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Every summer, amid the hot humid air, the annual Sommerfest celebration turns the quiet tight-knit community of Haubstadt into a homecoming celebration for current and former residents. This year's Haubstadt Sommerfest will not only celebrate the community's rich heritage, but also highlight all of Haubstadt's outdoor offerings. The annual Sommerfest celebration kicks off on Thursday, June 20, and runs through Saturday, June 22. Haubstadt Sommerfest, Inc. is a local volunteer service organization and the festival serves as a fundraiser for the organization. In turn, all the money raised is then donated back to the local community or is geared towards special projects, such as the recent addition of more soccer fields in Haubstadt. Most of the events are on the grounds of the Old Haubstadt High School gym, located along West Street. Highlights of the annual event include: Thursday, June 20 6 p.m.—Little Miss Sommerfest (South Stage) 6 p.m.—Rides, Food Booths Open 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.—Race packet pick-up 8 p.m.—Rhein Balley Brass—Main Stage Friday, June 21 5:30 p.m.—Talent Show (South Stage) 6 p.m.—Rides, Food Booths Open 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.—Race packet pick-up 8 p.m.—John Riggins—Main Stage Saturday, June 22 6:30 —7:45 a.m.—Race Registration 8 a.m.—Lil' Dutch Run 8:20 a.m.—5K Run 8:23 a.m.—5K Walk 1 p.m.—Parade (no route change this year) 6 p.m.—Rides, Food Booths Open 8 p.m.—McFly, Back to the 80s—Main Stage Of course, the festival will feature plenty of food and drinks. For those 21 and older, the garden will feature live music all three nights, from 6 p.m. to midnight. For more information about this year's festival, including the line-up, visit: www. haubstadtsommerfest.com. Laufenfest Details The annual Laufenfest 5K Run/Walk, plus the Lil' Dutch Run, will be Saturday, June 22, in conjunction with the annual festival. All races will start and end at the same place—corner of Gibson and West Street, next to the old Haubstadt gym. The Lil' Dutch Run kicks-off first at 8 a.m. The age divisions are: 1-3; 4-6; and 7-9. Tro- phies will be awarded to the first three finishers in each age group. Medallions are given to all participants. Next up will be the 5K Run which begins at 8:20 a.m. The age groups are: 14 and under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 4549; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; and 65 and over. A $50 Haub Steak House gift certificate will be awarded to the first male and female runner. Also, trophies will be given to the top three male and female finishes. In addition, the first three places will be awarded in each age group. The 5K Walk, both race and leisure, will begin at 8:30 a.m. There are no age divisions for this race. A $50 Haub Steak House gift certificate will be awarded to the first male and female race-walker. In addition, trophies will be given to the top 10 male and female race-walkers. The registration fee is $20 for the Run and Walk and $10 for the Lil' Dutch Run. A $5 late registration fee is added to the Run and Walk fees for registration after Saturday, June 9. All participants will receive a T-shirt. New this year, anyone who shows up to participate in a German outfit, such as lederhosen or dirndls, will win "tastefully appropriate" prizes. More information about the event, including a complete map of the race course, can be found online at www.laufenfest.com. june 20-22 HAUBSTADT SOMMERFEST On Friday, June 21, the movie, "Lincoln," will be shown at dusk on Patrick Henry Drive of the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. The movie is being shown courtesy of New Wave Communications. Gibson County Fairgrounds in Princeton. The 23rd annual show will feature music, free wagon rides, tractor pulls, truck pulls, gas engines, demonstrations, antique equipment and displays. Admission is $1 person. June 21-22 Ferdinand Heimatfest June 29 Roll'n on the River — 10th Annual Car & Bike Show Ferdinand, Dubois County Annual festival takes place at the 18th Street Park. June 22 Laufenfest 2013/ Haubstadt Sommerfest Haubstadt, Gibson County Old Haubstadt Gym grounds. Part of Haubstadt Sommerfest celebration (see entry above). Laufenfest includes a Lil' Dutch Run, a 5K Run and a 5K Walk. Electric timing is available. Register online at: www.laufenfest.com. June 23 Lyles Station Juneteenth Celebration Lyles Station, Gibson County Lyles Station, west of Princeton. Celebrate the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery. Celebrate with live entertainment, tours of historic school and barbecue. More information: www.lyesstation.org. June 24-June 30 The United Leasing Championship Newburgh, Warrick County Nationwide PGA Tour is coming to Victoria National Golf Club! PGA hopefuls from across the country will compete in this $550,000 purse. Visit: http://www.pgatour. com/tournaments/h106/ for more information. June 28-30 Gibson County Antique Machinery Show Flea Market & Toy Show Princeton, Gibson County Evansville, Vanderburgh County Riverside Drive, Evansville. Hadi ShrinersFest Presents: Roll'n on the River 10th Annual Car and Bike Show. June 29 Celestine Summer Street Festival Celestine, Dubois County Festival in downtown Celestine. June 30 American Girl Tea Vincennes, Knox County Green Activities Center, Vincennes University campus. Bring your favorite doll and your favorite adult to tea at 11 a.m. EDT. Entertainment will include dance lessons, a parade of dolls, music and a drawing for an American Girl doll, 1812 Caroline Abbott. Admission is $35/adult and child, $15/additional adult and $10/additional child. For more information, please contact the Vincennes State Historic Sites at vincennesshs@ indianamuseum.org or 812-882-7422. JULY 2013 July 1-7 Evansville Freedom Festival /Shriners Fest Evansville, Vanderburgh County Riverside Drive, Evansville. Car/Bike Show, fireworks, street festival with local food vendors, rides, Grand Prix racing and the Mike Harvey SuperGold show. Visit: hadishrinersfest.org for more information. July 4 The "Happy Birthday America" Celebration Vincennes, Knox County Downtown Vincennes. The annual "July 4th" Parade will step off at 6 p.m. EDT from 2nd and Hart Streets, travel to 7th and Hart, down 7th to Main Street, then down Main to Second, turning north onto Second Street to pass the reviewing stand in front of the Old State Bank Building. At dark (approximately 10 p.m. EDT), enjoy spectacular fireworks over the Wabash River, sponsored by the American Legion Post #73. Note: The Memorial Bridge will shut down to ALL vehicular and pedestrian traffic at 6 p.m. EDT. July 4 4th of July Fireworks Princeton, Gibson County Gibson County Fairgrounds in Princeton. Fireworks are at dusk. July 4 Historic Newburgh Independence Day Parade Newburgh, Warrick County The town of Newburgh celebrates Independence Day with a lively parade filled with antique cars, music and floats. Call 812-8532815 for more information. the beach area while boaters view the fireworks from the waters. Fireworks may be viewed from many areas surrounding the lake. July 7 Skull and Bones Evansville, Vanderburgh County 411 SE Riverside Drive. Through a variety of hands-on displays, visitors can learn about the complex structure of bones, find out how to identify a variety of animal skulls, and get tips on the importance of diet and exercise in order to maintain bone health. They can look through a microscope that magnifies the amazing structure of bones, learn to identify the different internal parts of bones, find out how bones are actually living, growing tissue, and see the bones of an ice age mastodon from the Museum's collection. July 7-13 158th Annual Gibson County Fair Princeton, Gibson County Gibson County Fairgrounds in Princeton. Rising country music singer Dustin Lynch headlines the fair on Friday, July 12. Lots of rides, carnival foods, tractor pulls and 4-H competitions. Admission is charged. For more information, visit: www.gibsoncountyfair.com. July 4-6 Otwell/Jefferson Twp. Ruritan Fourth of July Celebration July 12-13 Summer Sidewalk Sales Otwell, Pike County Otwell. This annual event features a parade, food and fun for the entire family. Come celebrate the 4th of July in Otwell. Call 812354-1278 for more information. July 12-13 Haysville Sommerfest July 6 Thunder Over Patoka Patoka Lake, Orange County The sparkling lights from the shore light up Huntingburg, Dubois County Downtown Huntingburg Historic 4th Street. Haysville, Dubois County Features food and entertainment. July 12-14 Wheatfest Wheatland, Knox County BACKYARD ADVENTURES 2013 Pike Publishing 9

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