Backyard Adventures

BACKYARD ADVENTURES 2015 Pike Publishing 13 EVENT CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Dale Grinstead, State Farm Agent 211 W. Morton, Oakland City, IN Bus: 812-749-6155 dale.grinstead.bylw@statefarm.com Please stop by and say, "Hi!" I'm looking forward to serving your needs for insurance and financial services. GET TO A BETTER STATE ™ . CALL ME TODAY. State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL Hello, neighbor! Petersburg Public library Farmers Market & Pike County saturday Mornings thursday evenings June 6-October 31 9 a.m. to noon edt at the Starting July 9 5 to 7 p.m. edt pikecomarket.com Find out more at: HAUBSTADT SOMMERFEST Every summer, amid the hot humid air, the annual Sommerfest celebration turns the quiet tight-knit community of Haubstadt into a homecoming celebra- tion for residents. This year's Haubstadt Sommerfest will not only celebrate the community's rich heritage, but also highlight all of Haubstadt's outdoor offerings. The annual Sommerfest celebration kicks off on Thursday, June 18, and runs through Saturday, June 20. Haubstadt Sommerfest, Inc. is a local volunteer service organization and the festival serves as a fundraiser for the organization. In turn, all the money raised is then donated back to the com- munity or is geared towards special projects, such as the recent addition of more soccer fields. Most of the events are on the grounds of the Old Haubstadt High School gym, located along West Street. Highlights of the festival include: thursday, June 18 5 p.m. Concessions and Rides Open 6 p.m. Little Miss Contest 6 -9 p.m. Race packet pick-up for pre- registered participants Friday, June 19 5 p.m. Concessions and Rides Open 5:30 p.m. Talent Show 6 -9 p.m. Race packet pick-up for pre- registered participants saturday, June 20 6:30 -7:45 a.m. Race Registration 8 a.m. Lil' Dutch Run 8:20 a.m. Laufenfest 5K Run 8:30 a.m. Laufenfest 5K Walk (Free drinks, food, clown, massages and Helen Kiesel's accordion after race) 1 p.m. Sommerfest Parade 1 p.m. Concessions and Rides Open Of course, the festival will feature plenty of food and drinks. For those 21 and older, the garden will feature live music all three nights, from 6 p.m. to midnight. For more information about this year's festival, including the line-up, visit: www.haubstadtsommerfest.com. lauFenFest The annual Laufenfest 5K Run/ Walk, plus the Lil' Dutch Run, will be Saturday, June 20, in conjunction with the annual festival. All races will start and end at the same place—corner of Gibson and West Street, next to the old Haubstadt gym. The Lil' Dutch Run kicks-off first at 8 a.m. The age divisions are: 1-3; 4-6; and 7-9. Trophies will be awarded to the first three finishers in each age group. Medallions are given to all participants. Next up will be the 5K Run which begins at 8:20 a.m. The 5K Walk, both race and leisure, will begin at 8:30 a.m. There are no age divisions for this race. The registration fee is $20 for the Run and Walk and $10 for the Lil' Dutch Run. A $5 late registration fee is added to the Run and Walk fees for registra- tion after June 7. All participants will receive a T-shirt. Anyone who shows up to participate in a German outfit will win "tastefully appropriate" prizes, organizer Dr. Kent Scheller said. This year is the fun run's 20th anniversary. More information about the event, including a complete map of the race course, can be found online at www. laufenfest.com. JUNE 18-20 LAUFENFEST 5K RUN/WALK AND LIL' DUTCH RUN June 20 Haubstadt, Gibson County The annual run during the Haubstadt Som- merfest takes runners through parts of Gib- son County. www.haubstadtsommerfest. com. TWILIGHT TOUR June 20 West Baden, Orange County 7 p.m. EDT. Costumed interpreters repre- senting famous guests and early twentieth century luminaries convey the history of the West Baden Springs Hotel and its era. The past comes to life during this unique event. Reservations required. STAR PARTy ON THE WABASH June 20 New Harmony, Posey County Harmonie State Park. Come along and search the skies for amazing astronomical things. Bring chairs, blankets and a flashlight. FRANKLIN STREET BAZAAR June 20–September 19 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Enjoy local produce, arts and crafts. Every Saturday through September. FERDINAND 175 ANNIVERSARy PARADE June 21 Ferdinand, Dubois County Community's week-long celebration of 175 years culminates with a parade at 2 p.m. EST. MOONLIGHT WALK AT THE CATHEDRAL LAByRINTH June 21 New Harmony, Posey County Join local labyrinth walkers and volunteers for monthly moonlight walks. Free. 10TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN INDIANA FIELD OF FLOWERS SHOP HOP June 24–27 Washington, Daviess County 10 flower shops all over southern Indiana par- ticipating. Local shops: The Stitching Post in Washington; Let's Sew in Evansville; and The Village Mercantile in Boonville. ROMP June 24–27 Owensboro, Daviess County, Ky. Four days of Bluegrass and folk music. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12

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