Backyard Adventures

SEPT 20-22 Gibson County's rich heritage is on display each fall during the annual "Golden Heritage Days" celebration in downtown Princeton. The three-day arts, crafts and antiques festival runs from Friday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 22. The festival is located around the Gibson County Courthouse and is sponsored by the Gibson County Chamber of Commerce. Festival highlights include: kids' activities, entertainment, a motorcycle show, a Little Miss Contest and a returning festival favorite, 'Family Feud.' Other highlights are carnival rides, a library book sale, inflatables and a puppet show. In addition, the festival offers a wide range of live music performances. Heritage Days also features local organizations selling lots of tasty treats. Admission is free. The full schedule of events will be available later this summer online at: www.gibsoncountychamber.org. GOLDEN HERITAGE DAYS West Franklin Street. Zombies, Monsters, and Franklin Street OH MY!!! It's a zombie walk and Franklin Crawl for Halloween! Tours will begin every half-hour from 4 to 8:30 p.m. EDT (rain or shine) and will depart from the Vincennes Youth Soccer Field. Oct. 26 Harvest Moon Festival Oct. 26-27 Collectors Carnival Antiques & Collectibles Show Vincennes, Knox County The Annual "Harvest Moon Festival" will be at Gregg Park, Washington Avenue. Events for the day include a craft/flea market, hayrides, food booths, ham and beans dinners, pumpkin patch and carving, wiener and marshmallow roasting, trunk or treating, Miss Harvest Moon pageant, spooky story telling, kids' and pets' costume contests, and pictures and music at the band shelter. For more information, contact Knox County Chamber of Commerce at 812-882-6400 or Vincennes Park and Rec. Department at 812-882-1140. Oct. 26 "Tales from the Departed" — Living History Tour Vincennes, Knox County Greenlawn Cemetery, Vincennes. Some say the spirits in the cemetery are restless, they have stories to tell... "Tales from the Departed" Living History Tour will take place for the third year at Greenlawn Cemetery. Evansville, Vanderburgh County Vanderburgh County Fairgrounds, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road, Evansville. NOVEMBER 2013 Nov. 1-2 Gasthof Holiday Bazaar Montgomery, Daviess County Gasthof Amish Village. Variety of vendors, crafts and gift items, sample Gasthof goodies, visit gift shops, enjoy the Amish buffet and bakery. No admission. Visit: www. gasthofamishvillage.com. Nov. 1-3 AKC Dog Agility Trial Princeton, Gibson County Pavilion at Gibson County Fairgrounds. Call 812-568-3439 for more information. Nov. 2 St. John Lutheran Arts and Crafts Fair Vincennes, Knox County The St. John Lutheran Arts and Craft Fair will feature handmade crafts presented by more than 40 juried vendors. Lunch will be available. For more information, contact Beth Maxwell at 812-882-4662. Nov. 2-3 Muster on the Wabash "Muster on the Wabash," a living history event will be at the site of historic Fort Knox II. Fort Knox II is located three miles north of Vincennes on Lower Fort Knox Road next to Ouabache Trails Park. Admission is free, with parking $5/car. Nov. 7-Dec. 29 Festival of Christmas Trees Downtown Historic Huntingburg along Fourth Street. This wonderful event is presented by the Huntingburg Merchants Association. Enjoy horse drawn wagon rides and strolling carolers. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus while shopping more than 25 plus specialty shops and numerous antique establishments. Relax and dine in Fourth Street's fine restaurants. Attend a Christmas Concert and a Cookie Walk. Nov. 9 Holiday PJ's 5K — Family Fun Run/Walk West Baden, Orange County Suit up in your most festively-themed pajamas for this high energy kick-off to Southern Indiana's holiday season. Starts at 9 a.m. EDT. Nov. 9 Pioneer Holiday Craft Workshop Jasper, Dubois County Dubois County Museum is the place to see the Christmas trees. Patoka Lake, Orange County Create holiday gifts and decorations for you or a friend. Fun crafts for the kids! Call the Visitor Center for details and fee information. Event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT. Nov. 8-10 28th Annual Huntingburg Christmas Stroll Nov. 9 North Daviess Community Craft Show Huntingburg, Dubois County HEADQUARTERS Toys * CrafTs * Games * Puzzles ... for all ages! Behind these yellow doors you'll find almost everything that you could possibly want! just a Trace …the creatively fun store 215 W 9th St., Jasper • 482-2025 Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm • Sat. 9:30am-3pm • Closed Sunday Collectibles, Furniture, Antiques, Jewelry, Tools, Primitives, Knives, Books, Electronics and Clothing Check us out on Facebook! 600 East 6th St., Huntingburg Questions? Call Tonya 812-684-0067 Monday ��������10 AM - 6 PM Tuesday ���������������������Closed Wednesday ��10 AM - 6 PM Thursday ������10 AM - 6 PM Friday �����������10 AM - 6 PM Saturday �������10 AM - 6 PM Sunday����������10 AM - 6 PM BACKYARD ADVENTURES 2013 Pike Publishing 27

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