Backyard Adventures

6 Pike Publishing BACKYARD ADVENTURES 2014 Pre-Fair Events June 28 Miss Gibson County Contest GSHS Auditorium June 28 Gibson County Sweetheart Contest GSHS Auditorium June 30 4-H Cat Show Activities Building July 1 4-H Fashion Revue Hillside Church July 2 4-H Dog Obedience Show Lowell North Sunday July 6 Fair Officially Opens 8am-10pm 4-H Livestock 10am-1pm Free Gate for Lunch Noon-9pm Open Class Exhibits Noon 4-H Poultry Show 2-l0pm 4-H Exhibits 3:00pm 4-H Rabbit Showmanship 4:00pm 4-H Rabbit Show 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open 4:30pm 4-H Dog Agility 5:00pm Carnival Opens 7:00pm Live music: "Red Letter Day" 7:00pm Tri-State Street Legal Truck Pull 7:00pm Indiana Truck Pulling 2.5, 4x4 Pro Stock Monday, July 7 8am-10pm 4-H Livestock 9:00am 4-H Showmanship Beef, Sheep & Swine 10am-1pm Free Gate for Lunch Noon-9pm Open Class Exhibits 2-10pm 4-H Exhibits 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open 5:00pm Carnival Opens 5:30pm Farmers Pull 6:00pm 4-H Sheep Show 7:00pm Live music "Scott Mason" 7:00pm Southern Indiana Farm Stock 7:00pm Lucas Oil Hot & Super Farm Pro Truck & Tractor Pull Tuesday, July 8 Kiddie Day & Military Appreciation Day Free with ID 8am-10pm 4-H Livestock 9:00am 4-H Goat Show 10am-1pm Free Gate for Lunch 11:00am Kiddie Day Registration 12:00pm Free small Kiddie Rides, Blow-ups, Games, Clowns, Prizes, and much more. Noon-1pm Exploring 4-H Barn Tours Noon-1pm Shuttle Bus running Noon-9pm Open Class Exhibits Noon-2pm Animal Encounter by Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden 2:00pm Carnival Opens 2-10pm 4-H Exhibits Building 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open 6:00pm 4-H Swine Show 6:00pm Antique Tractor Pull 6:45pm Military Appreciation Ceremonies 7:00pm Gibson County Princess Pageant 7:00pm KOI Dirt Drags ATV, UTV, Motorcycles and Trucks Public may enter their ATV, UTV and Motor- cycles in this event see website for all classes Wednesday, July 9, Senior Night 60 and over $2 with ID 8am-10pm 4-H Livestock 9:00am 4-H Open Class Dairy Show 9:30am 4-H Horse & Pony Show 10am-1pm Free Gate for Lunch Noon-9pm Open Class Exhibits 2-10pm 4-H Exhibits 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open 5:00pm Carnival Opens 5:00pm Motocross Bikes Practice Wednesday (continued) 6:00pm 4-H Beef Show 7:00pm Mud Volleyball 7:00pm Gibson County Fair Talent Contest 7:00pm Motocross Bikes Racing Thursday, July 10 Family Night $5 per carload Look for discount coupons for food, games and rides in the mail and on our website 8am-10pm 4-H Livestock 9:00am FFA Judging Contest 10am-1pm Free Gate for Lunch 11:00am Supreme Showmanship Noon-9pm Open Class Exhibits 1:00pm 4-H Horse & Pony Fun Show 2-10pm 4-H Exhibits 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open 5:00pm Carnival Opens 5:00pm Motocross Quads Practice 6:15pm 4-H Awards Presentation 6:45pm 4-H Livestock Premium Auction 7:00pm Live music: "Fields of Home" 7:00pm Motocross Quads Racing Friday, July 11 10am-1pm Free Gate for Lunch Noon-9pm Open Class Exhibits 2-9pm 4-H Exhibits 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open 5:00pm Carnival Opens 7:00pm Live music: "Desent" 8:00pm Toyota Concert: "The Swon Brothers" Saturday, July 12 10am-1pm Free Gate for Lunch 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open 5:00pm Carnival Opens 6:00pm Garden Tractor Pull 7:00pm Live music: "Three Shades of Gray" 7:00pm Hog Wrestling The Gibson County Fairgrounds is available throughout the year for a variety of events including wedding receptions, company outings, flea markets, horse shows, dog shows, go-kart racing, concerts & dirt drags just to name a few. If you are interested in booking an event at the fairgrounds, contact us at: (812) 385-3445 events@gibsoncountyfair.com or visit our website www.gibsoncountyfair.com The Gibson Co. Fairgrounds will host the following events Relay for Life June 6 Longhorn Cattle Show Winchester Futurity North June 20-21 Gibson Co. Antique Machinery Show and Flea Market June 27-29 4th of July PAB Fireworks July 4 Gibson County Fair July 6-12 Trucks 4 Kids August 8-10 Labor Day Celebration Aug. 29-Sept 1 AKC/NADAC/ACE Dog Show Sept. 13-14 Traveling War Memorial Sept. 19-21 Jasper Engines National Quarter Scale Garden Tractor Pull Oct. 3-4 USAP Antique Tractor Pull Nov. 28-30 Fair is JULY 6 – 12, 2014 Friday, July 11 at 8:00pm Admission $5/person Presented by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana 159th Annual Admission $5 Nightly In Concert daviess County Daviess County, which straddles U.S. 50 in Southern Indiana, offers a unique spectrum of life—on both the business side and per- sonal side of life. On the one side, more than 700 Old Order Amish families call Daviess County home and welcome tourists to their favorite hometown restaurants, inns, auc- tions, flea markets and special community events. On the other is the growing WestGate at Crane Technology Park—a marketplace for defense contractors currently providing technical support, research and development services to the Naval Surface Warfare Cen- ter, Crane Division, in Southern Indiana. dubois County The Dubois County Visitors Center & Tourism Commission is certainly on to some- thing when it describes Dubois County as: "Geographically centered between casinos, coasters and caves, Amish and Abe (Lin- coln); connected to culture, recreation; arts and architecture; your complete getaway." There's plenty to do and see while in Du- bois County and the surrounding area. In fact, the area provides a great backdrop for a variety of backyard adventures. Some of the items that should be on every visit Dubois County list includes: the Spirit of Jasper Train and Jasper Train Depot, where you can get aboard the Spirit of Jasper for a scenic excursion from the Jasper Train De- pot; The Grotto at the Providence Home in Jasper, which is the work of a priest who la- bored for 12 years to create a beautiful and spiritual landscape made of colorful geode stones from Southern Indiana; and the Jasper City Mill, which was recently re-constructed to resemble the former mill that once stood near the Patoka River, this new structure is the latest addition to the "Old Jasper" district. While there's plenty to do and see through- out Dubois County, every trip must leave time for a little shopping. If you love unique shops that offer a one-of-a-kind gift, you are in the right place. Spend a day browsing Huntingburg's an- tique and specialty shops along Hunting- burg's Fourth Street Shopping District and Historical Walking Tour. This charming Victorian downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are more than two dozen locally owned antique and specialty shops in this historic business dis- trict. The walking tour takes you back to the 1800s and early 1900s, with brick-paved side- walks and 1800s facade, it provides a lovely setting for many special events throughout the year. knox County History comes alive in Vincennes and Knox County. Just about every step around the county seat of Vincennes offers a glimpse back into time. Vincennes—Indiana's first city—was founded in 1732 as a French fur trading post. Today, the city boasts a num- ber of historical attractions, including the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park; the Old Cathedral Complex: Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, and French and Indian Cemetery; the Old French House and Indian Museum; Grouseland—William Henry Har- rison Mansion and Museum; the Indiana Mil- itary Museum; the Vincennes State Historic Sites of the Indiana Territory Capitol, Jeffer- son Academy, Elihu Stout Print Shop and the Maurice Thompson Birthplace. Vincennes is also home to Indiana's first college—Vincennes University, which was founded in 1801. The university offers more than 200 associate degrees and certificate programs, plus seven bachelor degree pro- grams, with several campuses around the state, including Jasper, Indianapolis and now Fort Branch. orange County There's a little of bit of everything in Or- ange County—glamour, history and relax- ation. Here you'll find unique shopping, historic train rides, an indoor water park, horseback trail rides, carriage rides, nature trails, and scenic boat cruises. Century-old iconic hotels, French Lick Springs and West Baden Springs, are always worth a quick visit. Walking tours are offered on a daily basis. You'll also find the casino at French Lick, a restored historic courthouse, and a variety of historical sites and tours. Posey County Start the Indiana portion of the Ohio River Scenic Byway in Posey County. This mean- dering road snakes alongside the Ohio Riv- er. Along the way, you will discover antique shops, artist studios and farmer's markets. While you are in the area, stop off in New Harmony, which sits on the banks of the Wa- bash River. An experiment in Utopian living took place here in the nineteenth century. Near historic New Harmony, Harmonie State Park honors two historic communities which existed here – the Rappites and the Owenites. On the shores of the Wabash River, the park offers camping, hiking, picnicking, a boat launch, bridle trails and cabin rental. sPenCer County Spencer County really is where America comes to celebrate Christmas. It is home to the town of Santa Claus—which boasts the only post office in the world to have the Santa Claus name. This holiday-themed town is filled with the Christmas spirit all year round, from a three-weekend Christmas celebration in December to playing golf at the Christmas Lake Golf Course, having a blast at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari theme park, to camping at Lake Rudolph Campground and RV Resort. Lincoln's Indiana Boyhood Home, where young Abe lived from age 7 to age 21, is also a worthwhile stop. Places to check out are: the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial; Lincoln State Park; the Lincoln Bicentennial Plaza; and the Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum. vanderburgh County There's big city life and rolling countryside side-by-side in Vanderburgh County. The county seat of Evansville serves as the center of commerce, culture and entertainment for both the county and the Tri-State. Today, the city serves as a medical and service hub for the Tri-State and is the third largest city in the state. The county also offers golf courses, parks, pools, water slides and other recreational fa- cilities for hiking, biking, canoeing, ice skating and skateboarding. WarriCk County Warrick County officials often take pride in the fact that the county seat of Boonville is known as the place where Abraham Lincoln learned the law. This growing county, east of Vanderburgh County, is quickly spreading west towards Evansville, while Evansville continues to spread east towards Warrick County. Any trips to Warrick County should in- clude the following stops: Downtown New- burgh, Angel Mounds State Historic Site, Yellow Banks Recreation Center, Scales Lake Park and the Warrick County Museum. Wabash County, ill Situated on the banks of the Wabash River, across from Gibson County, Wabash County offers a little something for everyone. The area is home to Beall Woods State Nature Preserve, which is the largest tract of virgin hardwood timber east of the Mississippi. There are numerous trails and a visitor's center at the "Forest of the Wabash," near Keensburg. Visiting stores on Market Street in downtown Mount Carmel or visiting the Wabash County Museum are also worth a few extra minutes. surrounding area OVERVIEW

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