Backyard Adventures

BACKYARD ADVENTURES 2015 Pike Publishing 11 2015 event CALENDAR It's time to begin the adventure! Come with us and enjoy the festivals, activities and events that make the Tri-State unique. Along the way, we'll point out some of the local events that you're sure to enjoy! FORT BRANCH COMMUNITY PRIDE FEST The Fort Branch Community Pride Festival has been through good and bad times in the past several years. This year, it's under new leadership, as Candy Yancey is now in charge of the Fort Branch Community Pride Foun- dation. Yancey said there's changes in store for the fest. "We're trying to expand out and have things going on in more places around town," Yancey said. "And we're really trying to beef up the parade this year... So we're actively seeking entrants. It's free to enter and a great way to promote your business." The festival is June 4 to June 6, and Yancey has already started working out the details. Rides are confirmed for this year, and the food booths have an expanded roster. "We've got the big slide, teacups, a kiddie roller coaster, the swings, and an obstacle course for the rides," Yancey said. "We're still accepting applications for food booths, but so far we have confirmed Rub-em-Right BBQ, Simply Delicious caramel corn, New Canaan Foods, Kolb's Culinary Creations, Holy Cross chicken din- ners, Deano's Concessions, the Zeta Gamma Sorority, and on Friday and Saturday night, the Fort Branch Little League." Family night is Thursday night at the festival. There's a car show Friday night at the baseball fields, and the cornhole tournament and parade are returning Saturday, along with at least two bands, the Off-Brands and Brad Lemmons, performing. However, there's also events happening outside the park this year. "We're going to have a white tiger exhibit, and on Saturday after the parade, the Broadway Players will be performing on the library lawn," Yancey said, "And the parks board is going to do a 'night of memories' at the old gym on Saturday afternoon and evening... We're also trying to work with the local merchants to get more things set up throughout town." The Pride Foundation and the newly-formed parks board are work- ing together on the 2015 festival, and Yancey said anyone in the community is welcome to assist. Vendors, non- profits and home businesspeople are also welcome to apply for booths at the festival. The Pride Foundation is also putting out fanfare and progress updates on their Facebook page as the fair inches closer. "Our theme this year is 'Bringing Back the Pride,' and my goal is to gen- erate some excitement and build some interest this year—if we can get more volunteers, great; if we can get more booths out, awesome," Yancey said. "The Fort Branch Community Pride organization is a group of volunteers, and the money raised by the fest goes back into the community—to have another fest next year, and to do other events through the year like egg hunts or family movie nights." For more information about Fort Branch Community Pride, call Candy Yancey at 812-664-6737, or contact the Community Pride Foundation at fortbranchcommunitypride@gmail. com or facebook.com/FortBranch- CommunityPride. JUNE 4-6 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 May 2015 NEW HARMONy FARMERS AND ARTISAN MARKET May 16–November 28 New Harmony, Posey County Tavern Street. Markets take place each Sat- urday morning through November. 76TH SENIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP May 19–May 24 French Lick, Orange County The strongest field in senior golf converges on the Pete Dye Course at French Lick Re- sort in French Lick, Indiana, for the 76th edition of the Senior PGA Championship pre- sented by KitchenAid. CRUISE-IN AND CONCERT May 22 Princeton, Gibson County Southern Indiana Car Club Cruise-In and Concert, sponsored by Downtown Princeton, Inc. It's held on the Gibson County Court- house Square, 5:30 to 9 p.m., CDT. ROLLIN' INTO SUMMER May 22–24 French Lick, Orange County Downtown French Lick. A family friendly weekend packed with music, fun, food, enter- tainment, crafts and more. FARMERS MARKET May 23–October 3 Jasper, Dubois County Come enjoy Jasper Farmers Market on Sat- urday mornings through Oct. 3 at the Jasper Depot, 201 Mill St. 7:30 a.m. EST –11:30 a.m. EST. ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAy SERVICE May 23 Jasper, Dubois County 10a.m. EST. Annual Memorial Day service on west side of Dubois County Courthouse, sponsored by the Dubois County Veteran's Council. SPIRIT OF VINCENNES RENDEZVOUS May 23–24 Vincennes, Knox County Take a step back in time and surround your- self with the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the American Revolutionary War period during the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous held at the French Commons. Admission charged. CANDLELIGHT TOURS AND RENDEZVOUS GRAND BALL May 23 Vincennes, Knox County Candlelight tours of the Vincennes State Historic Sites and Grouseland will be pro- vided on Saturday evening of Memorial Day weekend in conjunction with the Spirit of Vin- cennes Rendezvous. HISTORIC VINCENNES FARMERS MARKET May 24–October 31 Vincennes, Knox County Come enjoy Vincennes Historic Farmers Market on Saturday mornings and Wednes- day evenings from May 24 - October 31 at the Riverfront Pavilion (102 N. Second Street). 29TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW ON THE SqUARE May 25 Paoli, Orange County Enjoy this annual car show with music, food and vendors. A Memorial Day program will take place at Noon. Registration begins at 10 a.m. EDT. ENGLISH REUNION FESTIVAL May 27–30 English, Crawford County The 2015 Annual English Reunion Festival will be held on May 27 thru May 30. Festi- val held in Old Town English. No Admission charge. DHP ARTISAN MARKET May 30 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. Water Street and Audubon Mill Park, Hen- derson, Ky., riverfront. This modern hand- made market will feature handmade items, refurbished and upcycled furniture and home goods, jewelry, accessories, artwork, food, and vintage clothes and items. Stroll through the street and meet artists and local makers and shop for your favorite items. OLD JASPER DAy AND STRAWBERRy FESTIVAL May 31 Jasper, Dubois County Enjoy strawberries, hamburgers and other treats all day long –in the shelter houses by the Gazebo! This is a great way to support the Lions Club. June 2015 HENDERSON, Ky., FARMERS MARKET June 2–September 25 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. Henderson Fairgrounds, 5672 Airline Road, Henderson, Ky. Tuesdays, Fridays and Satur- days. FORT BRANCH COMMUNITy FEST June 4–6 Fort Branch, Gibson County The Fort Branch Community Pride organiza- tion sponsors the annual three-day festival, held at the Fort Branch Community Park. The event features a parade, pageants, ven- dors, local food and rides. WAGLER COMPETITION/ LUCAS OIL TRUCK PULL June 5–6 Elnora, Daviess County At fairgrounds. HENDERSON COUNTy, Ky., RELAy FOR LIFE June 5–6 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. North Middle School, Henderson, Ky. June 5, 7p.m. –June 6, 6a.m. Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. CHALKIN UP THE TOWN June 6 Odon, Daviess County Family friendly festival in Odon. 2015 JASPER CHALK WALK ARTS FESTIVAL June 6 Jasper, Dubois County 12th annual Chalk Walk Arts Festival. Enjoy the day around the square in Jasper and see the sidewalks come to life with color, music, and laughter. This family-friendly communi- ty event is intended to inspire and stimulate the creativity and artistic ability in every- one! Rain-out date is Saturday, June 13. ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH 5K RUN/WALK June 6 Jasper, Dubois County Event is sponsored by the St. Joseph's Parish Center. SUMMER RIVERWALK CONCERT SERIES – "THE HIDING" June 6 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. KID'S FISHING DERBy (PATOKA LAKE) June 6 Patoka Lake, Dubois/Orange Counties Kids ages 12 and under, bring fishing poles, bait and tackle for a fun morning at the Chil- dren's Fishing Pond. GET FIT KENTUCKy TRIATHLON June 6 Morganfield, Union County, Ky. Moffit Lake Recreation Area, Morganfield, Ky. Swim, bike and run GIBSON COUNTy RELAy FOR LIFE June 6 Princeton, Gibson County The annual Relay for Life of Gibson County runs from noon to midnight, Saturday, June 6, at the Gibson County Fairgrounds in Princ- eton. The fundraiser benefits the American Cancer Society. FREE FISHING WEEKEND June 6–7 New Harmony, Posey County All across Indiana, residents don't need a license to fish in Indiana public waters. All size and bag limits apply. Borrow a cane pole from the Nature Center and toss a line into the wildlife pond to see what you can catch! PIKE COUNTy FARMERS MARKET June 6-October 31 Petersburg, Pike County Saturday mornings from 9 a.m.-Noon EDT at the Petersburg Public Library. Starting July 9, the market will also be open on Thursday evenings from 5 -7 p.m. EDT. For informa- tion, visit www.pikecomarket.com RIVER CITy BICyCLE CLASSIC June 6 Evansville, Vanderburgh County The River City Bicycle Classic features a fast .7-mile loop around the lake in historic

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