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812-254-5262 • www.daviesscounty.net • www.daviesscountychamber.com JUNE Annual Mid-Summer Driving Sale June 9 at 6:30p.m. Dinky's Auction Center in Cannelburg. 812-486-2880. Fishing Tournament June 12 at 7a.m. Eastside Park, Washington. 812-254- 6010. West Boggs Park Kids' Summer Camp 7 different sessions June 7-11, June 14-18, June 21-25, July 5-9, July 12-16, July 19-23 and July 26-30. 812-295-3421. Civil War Re-enactment June 12-13 West Boggs Park. Meet Abraham Lin- coln, walk down Trader's Row, and watch live battles as you enter into this 19th Century based weekend. 812-295-3421. Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon June 25– Noon to 1:30p.m. Call the Chamber office at 812-254-5262 to reserve your spot. BBQ Blues at West Boggs Park June 19 from 4-11p.m. 812-295-3421. Food Truck Tuesdays Every Tuesday -June 23-Aug. 25 from 5-8 p.m. Eastside Park, Washington Sponsored by e Washington Parks Department and TOC Direct. Daviess County Fair June 22-26 Daviess County Fairgrounds, Elnora. 812-486-8071. Daviess County Fair Parade June 20 Line up at 5p.m.–Parade at 5:30p.m. Call Charlotte at (812)259-1077 to register. Movies at the Park June 25 at West Boggs Park Movie will begin 15 minutes aer sunset. All movies will be at the activity center. Gate fee applies. Movie is free. 812-295-3421. Coming Home To Our Irish Roots–Summer Picnic – Building On Our Irish Roots June 27 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Description: Annual summer picnic fea- turing Irish-themed food, fun, genealogy, history and entertainment. is year is featuring Celtica Fae, from Louisville, Ky. Fee: Freewill donation. Location: Corning Irish Heritage Center, 4962 S 800 E, Montgomery. www.corn- ingheritagecenter.com or 812-486-5003. JULY Washington's Fourth of July Festival July 2-4 East Side Park. Carnival Rides, Bands, Music, Local Vendor Food Booths. 812-254-6010. Fireworks July 3 at dusk West Boggs Park. 812-295-3421. Food Truck Tuesday at Eastside Park in Washington Every Tuesday, July 7-Aug. 25 from 5-9 p.m. Sponsored by e Original Company and TOC Direct and the City of Wash- ington Parks Department. MOVIES AT THE PARK July 9 West Boggs Park. Movie will begin 15 minutes aer sunset. All movies will be held at the activity center. Gate fee applies. Movie is free. 812-295-3421. Luau Party July 10 from 4-11 p.m. West Boggs Park. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt, grass skirt, or lei. We're going to celebrate the tropical way. 812-295-3421. Daviess County 4-H Fair July 13-23 4-H Grounds in Washington. 812- 254-8668. Catholic Community of Washington Annual Gala July 17 • Doors open 5:15 p.m. Silent auction 5:15 p.m.–7 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m., Live auction 8 p.m. Live enter- tainment 9:30 p.m. Washington Catholic High School Bird Cage, Washington. Email tjoyce@evdio.org or 812-254-2883. Full Moon Float at West Boggs Park July 23 from 8-10 p.m. 812-295-3421. Movies At The Park July 30 West Boggs Park. Movie will begin 15 minutes aer sunset. All movies will be held at the activity center. Gate fee applies. Movie is free. 812-295-3421. AUGUST Bethel "Shop Til Ya Drop" Mall. Saturday in Aug. Times to be announced at a later date at Bethel UMC at Viola and Hwy 57 in Washington. Back-to-School Bash at Eastside Park Aug. 7 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Youth Fishing Tournament from 8-10 a.m. registration required, bounce houses start at 11 a.m. 812-254-6010. Travis Burkhart Foundation Golf Scramble Aug. 7 Country Oaks Golf Course in Montgom- ery. 812-257-4492, 812-486-6531 or visit travisburkhartfoundation.com. Food Truck Tuesday at Eastside Park in Washington Every Tuesday, Aug. 4-25 • 5-9 p.m. Sponsored by e Original Company and TOC Direct and the City of Wash- ington Parks Department. Odon Old Settler Festival Aug. 5-7 Odon City Park. 812-636-8218. Young Professionals ursday, Aug. 6 from 5–7 p.m. Ace's Restaurant and Bar Washington. Raber Brothers Pony Auction Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. 812-486-2880. Hillbilly Heyday at Aug. 13: Hillbilly Cookoff Aug. 14: Hillbilly Heyday West Boggs Park. You may be washing your clothes for a week, but it's worth it! From mud to obstacle courses to water - melon wrestling, this entire day at the park is one for the books! 812-295-3421. Chalkin' Up The Town Aug. 7 Downtown Odon. Odon Business Association. Contact 812-636-3000. Daviess Community Hospital Foundation Golf Scramble Fundraiser Aug. 12 at Country Oaks Golf Course 812-254-8858. Movies At The Park Aug. 20 at West Boggs Park Movie will begin 15 minutes aer sunset. All movies will be at the activity center. Gate fee applies. Movie is free. 812-295-3421. Daviess County Relief Sale Aug. 21 Dinky's Auction Center in Cannelburg. 812-486-2880. Sweet Summer Sounds at West Boggs Park Aug. 21–6-11p.m. Spend this summer evening with live music and food. 812-295-3421. Farm To Table Dinner at Corning Heritage Center Aug. 22 from 7-9 p.m. 812-486-5003. SEPTEMBER Labor Day Special Horse and Tack Auction TBD Dinky's Auction Center in Cannelburg. 812-486-2880. Friday Features Movie Night at West Boggs Park September 3 812-295-3421. AMISH QUILT AUCTION Sept. 4 at Simon J. Graber Community Building, Cannelburg 812-296-1775. White River Valley Antique Show Sept. 9-12 Daviess County Fairground in Elnora. Daviess County Turkey Trot Festival Sept. 9-12 Ruritan Park in Montgomery. 812-254- 0938. DSI Fun for All 5K September 11 at 9 a.m. West Boggs Park. 812-295-3421. 20th Century Chevy Car Festival Sept. 18 and 19 Eastside Park, Washington. 812-617-5580. Barefoot And Bluegrass at West Boggs Park SEPT 18 – 6p.m. to 11p.m. Full evening of family fun. 812-295-3421. Fall Machinery, Carriage and Antique Machine Auction Sept. 21 and 22 at 8a.m. Dinky's Auction Center in Cannelburg. 812-486-2880. Fall Standard Bred Auction Sept. 22 at 5p.m. Dinky's Auction Center in Cannelburg. 812-486-2880. Daviess County Crossbred and Pony and Colt Auction Sept. 23 at 8am • Sept. 24 at 9am Dinky's Auction Center in Cannelburg. 812-486-2880. Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon September 24 – Noon to 1:30p.m. Call the Chamber office at 812-254-5262 to reserve your spot. Vintage Camper Rally and Free Park Admission Day and Campground Yard Sale September 25 West Boggs Park. 812-295-3421. OCTOBER Odon Pumpkin Festival Oct. 9 from noon -6 p.m. Sponsored by Odon Business Alliance. Vendors, food, contests, hayride, sock hop. 812-636-3000. Building Material Auction Oct. 9. at 9:30 a.m. Dinky's Auction Center in Cannelburg. 812-486-2880. Community Concert: "Hotel California the original Eagles Tribute Band" Oct. 16 WHS Auditorium. 100 Men Who Cook Oct. 16 More info to come. Zombie 5K at West Boggs Park Oct. 16 from 6-11 p.m. Run for your life through this 5k where zombies are obstacles. 812-295-3421. Harvest Home at Corning Irish Heritage Center Oct. 17 Dinner and Entertainment. 812-486- 5003. Halloween Celebration Oct. 23 and 31 – 11am to 9p.m. West Boggs Park. Wagon Rides, Trick or Treating and more. 812-295-3421. NOVEMBER 59th Annual Veale Chili Supper Nov. TBD 812- 254-3968. Veterans Day Program Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Daviess County Museum. 812-257-0301. Veterans Parade Nov. 11 at 4p.m. 812-617-5300 to register. Community Concert Show with Hee Haw and Friends Saturday, Nov. 13 More info to come. North Daviess Community Craft Show Nov. 13 North Daviess High School Odon. 812- 687-7686 or 812-259-2011. Chamber of Commerce Banquet Nov. 18 812-254-5262. Special Horse And Tack Auction anksgiving Day–Nov. 25 at 3 p.m. Dinky's Auction Center in Cannelburg. 812-486-2880. Odon Small Business Saturday Nov. 27 812- 636-3000. DECECEMBER YMCA Lifeguard Classes Dec. 2–4 812-254-4481. Dinky's Christmas Auction Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. 812-486-2880. Odon Lighted Christmas Parade Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. Washington Christmas Parade Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. 812-254-5575. Christmas In The Park Dec. 7th and 16 – 6 to 9 p.m. Eastside Park. Carriage rides available. 812-254-6010. CPR/AED First Aid Classes Dec. 17 Daviess County YMCA. 812-254-4427. OTHER EVENTS Dinky's Auction Center Auctions are every Friday at Dinky's Auction Center at 6p.m. except for March 6, Sept. 25 and Dec 25. Call Levi Raber at 812-486-6197 or 812-486-2880. GRABER AUCTION Every first Saturday of the month. Call Mark Graber at 812-254- 2220. GASTHOF FLEA MARKETS Open 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednes- day and Saturday April through Oct. at the Gasthof Amish Village. Dale 211 Business dale.grinstead.bylw@statefarm.com dack.mathis.uyoi@statefarm.com Hello, neighbor! SOMMERFEST: The summer's most essential festival June 17 – June 19 Tr y a fest with German flair this summer as Haubstadt Sommerfest hosts their annual three-day bash that will cel- ebrate essential workers with a community parade, as well as hosting the Laufenfest 5K race and more June 17-19. Rides and food booths open at 5 p.m. June 17-18, with eight to nine new rides provided by Tabor Amusements. DJs Trevor and Higgy will cue up the tunes at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 17. On Friday, at 6 p.m., a Talent Show will grace the South Stage, and at 8 p.m., Nashville recording artists Wolfe and Nation will take the Main Stage with their classic rock, 90's and 2000's covers of rock and countr y music. On Saturday, work off your fried food fix at the Laufen- fest 5K run/walk and Lil' Dutch Run for the children, (registration opens at 6 a.m., and races begin at 8 p.m. for children, 8:20 a.m. for runners and 8:25 a.m. for walkers. Then hit the food booths again, and take a seat for the 1 p.m. parade. At 5 p.m., any food booths and rides that didn't open post-parade will be open. At 8 p.m., Torpedo Vegas re- turns to the main stage by popular demand, to cap off the night, and the festival. GIBSON COUNTY FAIR returns with new entertainment July 11 – July 17 No bull about it, the Gibson County Fair has planned an out- standing year, with new enter- tainment practically ever y night of the week-long summer attrac- tion—scratch that, with the rodeo coming, there will even be bulls at the filled-to-the-brim fairgrounds July 11-17. Headliner on Friday night is countr y musician Eddie Montgom- er y. New this year, Cincinnati Circus will do four shows Monday, July 12, two comedy shows and two stunt-centered shows. The fair will also bring a new game show, "Wheel of Ag," for children to test their farm knowl- edge, and will bring back favorites with the rodeo, magic show, mud volleyball, demo derbies and, of course, fair food. The 4-H projects and animals will also return to the fair, though that schedule has not yet been released. Sunday, July 11 • Lucas Oil Truck and Tractor Pull • Southern Indiana Farm Stock Farmers Pull • Karaoke on Carnaby Street • Bear Hollow Wood Carving on the Midway Monday, July 12 • Cincinnati Circus Show Times - 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Death De- fying And Amazing Acts! - 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Comedy Carnival Sideshow • Play 'N' Hooky Pedal Tractor Pull On Carnaby Street • Bear Hollow Wood Carving on the Midway Tuesday, July 13 • Championship Rodeo • Special Event Kiddies Day noon to 4 p.m. Miss Princess Contest On Carnaby Street • Bear Hollow Wood Carving on the Midway Wednesday, July 14 • Motocross • Rodney Watts on Carnaby Street • Wheels of Ag and Magic Show on the Midway - Three Shows Nightly Thursday, July 15 • Family Night $10 Per-Carload • Mud Runs • Kenna Elpers on Carnaby Street • Wheels of Ag and Magic Show on the Midway - Three Shows Nightly Friday, July 16 • Concert with Eddie Montgom- ery, of Montgomery Gentry • Descent on Carnaby Street • Wheels of Ag and Magic Show on the Midway - Three Shows Nightly Saturday, July 17 • Demo Derby - 4 Classes and Power Wheels For Kids • Carnaby Street Closed • Wheels of Ag and Magic Show on the Midway - Three Shows Nightly Torpedo Vegas Wolfe and Nation 12 Backyard Adventures 2021 12 Backyard Adventures 2021