Backyard Adventures
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John B. Heuring and Andy Heuring, Publishers Andy Heuring, Senior Editor Janice Barniak, SG Star-Times Editor John B. Heuring, Adv. Manager Eric Gogel, Production Manager Monica Sinclair, Office Manager Cindy Petty, Adv. Sales Pam Lemond, Adv. Sales Brakston Farrar, Adv. Designer Telephone 812-354-8500 Fax: 812-354-2014 820 Poplar Street, P.O. Box 68 Petersburg, Indiana 47567 www.pressdispatch.net www.sgstartimes.com • • • • • • Written by: Andy Heuring and Janice Barniak Festival stories by: Andy Heuring, Janice Barniak and Eric Gogel Photography by: Andy Heuring, Janice Barniak, Eric Gogel and contributed Proofread by: Monica Sinclair Designed by: Eric Gogel Advertising designed by: Eric Gogel FEATURE STORIES: 6 Photographers' Paradise The Tri-State's best photo opportunities 17 Sugar Ridge FWA Fishing, hunting and hiking 17 Disc Golf Local courses to become center stage for world tournament WHAT'S AROUND: 4 Pike County Overview 7 Gibson County Overview 20 Surrounding Area Overview 28 Kids' Puzzle & Activity Page 14 Petersburg Shopping 24 Jasper Shopping 21 Huntingburg Shopping 22 Antiques & Collectibles 26 Golf & Disc Golf 31 Tri-State Map FESTIVALS: 12 Haubstadt Sommerfest 12 Gibson County 4-H Fair 14 Jefferson Twp. Ruritan 4th of July 14 Clog the Patoka 15 Pike County 4-H Fair 22 Owensville Watermelon Fest 22 Oakland City Sweet Corn Fest 22 Zoar Mosquito Festival 23 Golden Heritage Days 23 Winslow Community Festival 23 Monroe City Fall Festival Welcome to Backyard Adventures 2021! This extensive collection of local attractions and activities has been the premier guide to southwestern Indiana's festivals, tourist spots and ever ything there is to do in summer since 2011. This is Backyard Adventures' tenth year, and there's more adven- ture to discover ever y year. Backyard Adventures focuses on the local wonders of southwestern Indiana, espe- cially in Pike and Gibson counties. Ever y small town is full of hidden gems, and this publication gives you the information you need to pick out your favorites. Whether you're tr ying out something new in your hometown, or you just happen to be in the area and want to experience some true local flavor, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much there is to do around here. While our guide is centered around Pike and Gibson counties, we've got the scoop on summer fun, anywhere from French Lick to Evansville to Perr y County. Small-town festivals and attractions are not just a unique slice of life, they're often a vertebra in the backbone of the local economy. That means while you're having fun in the sun—eating bratwurst and homemade ice cream, watching the glow-in-the-dark parade, or shopping at the flea market—your fistful of dollars is making our commu- nity a better place, whether that's through a scholarship for a student, a new bench at the park, or any other number of civic endeavors. So, wherever you may travel this summer, take some time on your way out of town to stop and smell what's cooking just around the corner. There are plenty of adven- tures in your own backyard, and Backyard Adventures will give you a head start in your own summer journey. We promise you'll find something fun—maybe even something unforgettable—with- in the pages of the 2021 edition of Backyard Adventures, and we bet you'll find it close to home. Backyard Adventures 2021 3 Backyard Adventures 2021 3 explore together