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They will have staple events, such as the stationary parade, where parade units stay in place and the viewer walks around the parade units. There will be numerous games, including: sack races, three-legged races, and the egg and balloon toss. Also, during the day, there will be flower, produce and quilt shows dis- played in the Zoar United Methodist Church basement. Both days will feature a flea market and country store, all culminated with a Gospel Sing on Saturday night. Indiana is a part of the "Corn Belt," the area of the United States best known for its corn production. Accord- ing to the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, almost half of all the crops grown in the state are corn. Because of its high level of corn pro- duction, Indiana is also home to several festivals celebrating the sweet corn grown in the state. Each summer, the Oakland City Sweet Corn Festival pays homage to the home-grown product. This year, the festival is slated for Tuesday, Aug. 4, through Saturday, Aug. 8, at Wirth Park in Oakland City. This family-friendly festival is spon- sored by the Oakland City Lions Club and features a large parade, games, flea market, carnival rides, crafts, beauty pageant, live entertainment, fried chicken and pork chop dinners and, of course, corn on the cob. Admission is free. GUIDED HISTORIC WALK TOUR August 1 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. Starts at The Depot, 101 N. Water St, Hen- derson, Ky. 10 a.m. This fun, free guided tour starts at The Depot Community Room and continues throughout downtown's historic district. View homes and businesses and hear interesting stories about Henderson's past. Tour is approximately 1 hour. WATERMELON FESTIVAL AND GREAT AMERICAN GRILL-OFF August 1 Vincennes, Knox County Celebrate the community's rich agriculture and fabulous watermelons at the annual Knox County "Watermelon Festival" and "Great American Grill-Off" Saturday, August 1, on Patrick Henry Drive of the George Rog- ers Clark National Historical Park. OLD SETTLERS FESTIVAL August 4–8 Odon, Daviess County Annual event at the Odon City Park. OAKLAND CITy SWEET CORN FESTIVAL August 4–8 Oakland City, Gibson County Annual festival put on by the Lions Club. 30TH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS IN THE PARK FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL August 6–8 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. Audubon Mill Park, 101 North Water Street, Henderson. One of the largest free bluegrass festivals in the nation, this event features live bluegrass music, sporting events, children's activities and delicious festival food. ZOAR MOSqUITO FESTIVAL August 7–8 Zoar, Dubois County/Pike County line Zoar United Methodist Church. The annual Zoar Mosquito Fest will be held August 7-8 at Zoar United Methodist church and its picnic grounds. The location is on Old Road 64 two miles west of State Road 161. FOx ON THE RUN SUNSET 5K August 7 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. Starts on First Street near Rookies, Hender- son. A run to benefit the Shelter for Women and Children in Henderson. INDIANA STATE FAIR August 7–23 Indianapolis, Marion County Annual Indiana State Fair held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. HOLy FAMILy CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA August 8 Jasper, Dubois County Annual event benefits Holy Family Catholic Church. All boats are made of cardboard. SUMMER RIVERWALK CONCERT SERIES – "SPARROW AND CRANDALL" August 8 Jasper, Dubois County 2015 Summer Riverwalk Concert Series, sponsored by Jasper Chamber of Commerce and Patoka 2000. Enjoy the concert during the summer of 2015 at the Riverwalk Ga- zebo/Plaza Area, under the Patoka River Bridge, 7 to 9 p.m. EST. BREAKFAST IN THE PARK August 8 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. Audubon Mill Park, 101 North Water Street, Henderson. All you can eat pancakes, sau- sage, eggs and coffee in the park. 2ND ANNUAL VALLEy DOG DAyS CAR SHOW August 8 French Lick, Orange County See classic, antique and modern cars during this car show located in downtown French Lick. ALICE DyE INVITATIONAL August 9–18 French Lick, Orange County French Lick Resort will again host the Alice Dye Invitational. ST. ANTHONy FIREMEN'S FEST AND CAR SHOW August 15 St. Anthony, Dubois County Come join in on the fun-filled activities dur- ing St. Anthony's annual festival. The St. An- thony Firemen's Car and Motorcycle Show will include approximately 150 cars and 50 motorcycles. WINSLOW OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET August 15 Winslow Riverside Park, Pike County For more information, call 812-789 -2915 or 812-789-5405. LECTURE: A WEATHER HISTORy OF THE GRIFFIN TORNADO August 18 New Harmony, Posey County Harold Morgan presents, "A Weather History of Posey County and the Griffin Tornado." BIRDSEyE PICNIC AND VOLLEyBALL TOURNAMENT August 21–22 Birdseye, Dubois County Held at the Birdseye Park. FRESH AIR FLICK August 21 Vincennes, Knox County Downtown Vincennes. Bring lawn chair for a family movie under the stars on Patrick Henry Drive.