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ning at 4 p.m. EDT on Friday, July 13, and running through Sunday, July 15. The event includes a car show, 5K run, parade and more fun activities for the entire family! The new park in Wheat- land will be dedicated after the parade on Sunday. For more information or to be a vendor, please contact Bill Powell at 812-890-4531. July 14 Patoka Lake, Orange County n Star Party Join the Evansville and Louisville As- tronomical Societies and the Stonebelt Stargazers of Bedford at the beach. Come and take a look at the sun, dis- tant planets and other wonders of the night sky while listening to stories and narration from the people who know it best! July 14-20 Paoli, Orange County n orange County 4-H Fair This week-long event features judging of animals, quilts, crafts, a horse-and- pony show, tractor pull, lip sync, 4-H auction and more! July 14-20 Washington, Daviess County n daviess County 4-H Fair Eastside Park, Washington. County 4-Her's display various exhibits, livestock shows and a Thursday auction caps off the event. Refresh- ments are available on the grounds. Call 812-254-8668 for more infor- mation. July 15-21 Jasper, Dubois County n dubois County 4-H Fair Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds, locat- ed on Indiana 162. Features food, 4-H exhibits, entertainment and animals. Vincennes, Knox County n 'Shark Tales' Fresh air Flick On Friday, July 20, "Shark Tales," ("Fresh Air Flick" movie) will be shown at dusk on Patrick Henry Drive of the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. The movie is being shown courtesy of New Wave Communications. July 20 July 23-28 PaGE 14 Petersburg, Pike County n Pike County 4-H Fair Hornady Park in Petersburg. The 2012 fair features a Little Miss and Little Mister contest, a Junior Miss Pike County and a Miss Pike County pageant. Call 812-354-6838 for more information. July 23-28 Evansville, Vanderburgh County n vanderburgh County 4-H Fair 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road, Evansville. Singing contests, pageants, animal shows and tractors fill the fair- grounds. Admission is charged. July 28 Ferdinand, Dubois County n Ferdinand's Firemen's Ball The Ferdinand Firemen's Ball is a great way to spend the evening with the firefighters and auxiliary and see how your donations have helped to better equip your Ferdinand Volun- teer Fire Department. The event is hosted at the Ferdinand Community Center and activities of the evening include a variety of children's games and a catered meal. This is a family- friendly event. July 28-29 Princeton, Gibson County n area 4H tractor Contest Annual event is a crowd pleaser at the Gibson County Fairgrounds. Oakland City, Gibson County n oakland City Sweet Corn Festival Wirth Park. This annual event is spon- sored by the Oakland City Lions Club and features rides, live entertainment, a sweet corn contest and a parade. No admission charge. For more infor- mation, call 812-677-0728. July 31-aug. 4 auGuSt 2012 august 2-4 Owensville, Gibson County n owensville PaGE 17 Watermelon Festival Downtown Owensville. Tons of rides, fair food and events. There's even a Little Miss, Little Mister, Junior Miss and Miss Watermelon Queen pageant. Free admission. Contact Vanessa Riggs at 812-724- 2506 for more information. aug. 2-5 Vincennes, Knox County n Sidewalk Sales Great shopping in downtown Vin- cennes at "Summer Sidewalk Sales." aug. 2-5 Jasper, Dubois County n Jasper Strassenfest Downtown Jasper. Brats, lederhosen, polka music and parades - just some of what you will experience at the 34th annual Jasper Strassenfest. For more information, call 812-482-6866 or visit www.jasperstrassenfst.org. Vincennes, Knox County n Calligraphy Class vincennes State Historic Sites The Vincennes State Historic Sites will be presenting a Calligraphy Class in Au- gust. The dates for the class are August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. For more informa- tion, please contact 812-882-7422. aug. 3 Vincennes, Knox County n 'down by the River' traveling theatre Performance The Knox County Public Library is pleased to announce it will host a Travel- ing Theatre performance courtesy of The Rivers Institute at Hanover College. The performance will be held at 7 p.m. EDT at the Fortnightly Building, 421 N. 6th Street. "Down by the River" is a traveling production which features tales of Indiana and Ohio river history, folklore, science as well as musical performances and audi- ence participation. Stories about the first steamboat trip down the Ohio in 1811, spooky places like Indianapolis' House of Blue Lights and more will be told. The show is family friendly, appropriate for children through middle school, free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Library at 812-882- 4380 or visit http://www.kcpl.lib.in.us. aug. 3 aug. 3-4 PaGE 17 Zoar, Pike County n Zoar Mosquito Festival Downtown Zoar. The 40th an- nual Zoar Mosquito Fest always features a fun time for the whole family. There's a flea market, a 'stationary parade,' plus lots of food and entertainment. For more information, call 812-536-2920. PaGE 17 OAKLAND CITY SWEEt CoRn FEStIvaL known for its corn production. According 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 production, Indiana is also home "Corn Belt," the area of the United States best Indiana is a part of the to several festivals that celebrate the sweet corn grown in the state. Each summer, the Oakland City Sweet Corn Festival pays homage to the home-grown product. The festival is slated for Tuesday, July 31, through Saturday, Aug. 4, at Wirth Park in Oakland City. The event is sponsored by the Oakland City Lions Club. A large parade, games, carnival rides, crafts, beauty pageant, live entertainment, fried chicken dinners and of course corn on the cob make up this family-friendly festival. Admission is free. WatERMELon FEStIvaL OWENSVILLE as an annual homecoming celebration for current and former Owensville residents, the town's annual watermelon festival kicks-off later this summer. The annual Owensville Water- Considered by many melon Festival celebration runs from Thursday, Aug. 2, through Saturday, Aug. 4. All of the events are held in downtown Owensville on the lawn of the Owensville Carnegie Public Library and sur- rounding side streets. Highlights of the annual festival include the parade on Saturday, Aug. 4, the four different pag- eants (Queen, Junior Miss, Little Miss and Little Mister), and the Owensville Watermelon Run/Walk on Saturday morning. The event is organized by a group Owensville Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to this year's recipient on Thursday, Aug. 2. Following the ceremony will be the Junior Miss pageant and Miss Watermelon pageant. The Little Mister and Little Miss of volunteers that comprise the Wa- termelon Festival Committee. To kick-off the festival, the pageant will be the featured enter- tainment on Friday, Aug. 3. Saturday, the action features the plenty of festival rides, food and drinks. For more information contact Vanessa Riggs at 812-724-2506. run, parade, watermelon games a kiddie parade and the festival's vari- ety show will be held at 5:30 p.m. Of course, the festival will feature MoSquIto FEStIvaL ZOAR Fest is set for Friday, Aug. 3, and Saturday, Aug.4, at the Zoar United Methodist Church. The Mosquito Fest is located on The 40th annual Zoar Mosquito Indiana 64 about three miles east of Stendal on the Pike-Dubois county- line. The grounds will open at 5 p.m. EDT and standard Mosquito Fest food featuring elephant toes and homemade ice cream will be available. Also starting on Friday will be the both days include a flea market, craft demonstrations and a Coun- try Store in the old school house. Garden produce, cinnamon strip coffee cakes, hand tied comforters, Southern Indiana Wiffleball Champi- onships. A double elimination tour- ney will determine the winner and each team will play at least once on Friday night. A new event this year at the Mosquito Fest is the iron skillet toss, open only to women. This will take place on Saturday following the kids games that start at 2 p.m. EDT. Other activities taking place over fast beginning at 6:30 a.m. EDT. Pancakes and sausage or biscuits and gravy will be available. The quilt show, produce show and jams and jellies are just some of the items that will be available. A flea market and Coke pitch will also run both days. Saturday starts early with break- flower show will take entries from 10 a.m. to noon EDT in the church basement, judging will follow the noon deadline. A cornhole tourney is set to start begins at 1 p.m. EDT. Unlike most parades, the units in the parade do not move although some have flashing lights and sirens, while others play instruments and the spectators walk around the parade units. It will include the Unmarching Band, vintage vehicles, police cars, a fire engine and Santa Claus. The traditional old fashion kids' games for children and the young at heart begin at 2 p.m. EDT and include an egg toss, sack race, three leg race and balloon toss. A skinny legged contest and a hula at noon. To enter, call 812-639-3614. Zoar's famous stationary parade hoop contest are set for 5 p.m. EDT. A Gospel Sing will top off the eve- ning at 7 p.m. EDT. backyard advEntuRES: Summer and Fall 2012 n PIKE PUBLISHING n 17