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Sept. 6-9 Elnora, Daviess County n White River valley antique Show Daviess County Fairgrounds. Working demonstrations of threshing machines and sawmills. Antique machinery on display. Food and live entertainment, including Gospel night. Admission is charged. Visit www.wraa.org for more information. Princeton, Gibson County n IKI quarter Horse association Gibson County Fairgrounds. Visit www.GibsonCountyFair.com for more information. Sept. 7-8 Princeton, Gibson County n 5th annual Civil War days & Grand Ball Lafayette Park, Princeton. This is a living history event with re enactors, music, demonstrations and battles. Admission is free. For more informa- tion, call MaryAnn O'Neal at 812- 385-6821. Sept. 7-9 Mount Carmel, Wabash County, Ill. n RibberFest Market Street, downtown Mount Carmel. Lots of food and live enter- tainment. For more information, call: 618-262-6822 or 618-262-8378. Sept. 7-9 Sept. 8 Evansville, Vanderburgh County n YMCa 10K In promoting health and wellness out- side of the gym, the YMCA hosts an- TURNED DOWN NOBODY 126TH ANNUAL LaBoR daY CELEBRatIon Union officials across the Tri-State are gearing up for Friday, Aug. 3, at the Pike County Fairgrounds in Pe- tersburg and wraps-up four days later on Monday, Sept. 3—Labor Day. Last year, the celebration was in Gibson County. According to the association, the first celebration was one of the nation's oldest labor day celebrations. The 126th annual Labor Day Celebration kicks-off on sing, a demolition derby, pageants, baby contests and mo- torcross races. One of the major highlights of the weekend is the of- in 1886 in Princeton at the fairgrounds. Some organizers say it is pretty remarkable feat considering it was eight years before Labor Day was made an official national holiday in 1894. The fair-like celebration will feature carnival rides, fair food, car show, horse shoe pitch tournament, gospel nual runs throughout the year, including this 6.2 miler that prepares runners for the upcoming half marathon in October. Both walkers and runners are encour- aged to participate. 7 a.m.CDT. Call 812-426-6210 for more information. Evansville, Vanderburgh County n Evansville Zoological Society's 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk Mesker Park Zoo. Sign-up for the 4th An- nual 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk to benefit the Evansville Zoological Society. Enjoy a scenic course around the Zoo. Walk begins at 7 a.m. CDT and run begins at 7:30 a.m. CDT. Please call 435-6143 for registration and more information. Sept. 8 Sept. 8 Winslow, Pike County n Winslow Community Fest Downtown Winslow. There's live NEXT TO CASEY'S ON S. MAIN ST. grounds. However, there are several events that have an admission fee: Picking and Fiddling Championships; the demolition derby; and carnival rides. There are no admis- sion fees for all children six years and under. The fairgrounds are located at Hornady Park, just west ficial Indiana State Picking and Fiddling Championships starting Friday night and continuing to Saturday morning. There is no parking or admission fee to the fair- of Petersburg, on Indiana 56/Indiana 65. A full schedule of events can be found online at: www. laborday-assoc.com. music, plenty of food and even an antique tractor show. Plans are still being finalized for this year's festival. Contact 812-789-2207. Vincennes, Knox County n Salute to World War II (Living History Event) The Indiana Military Museum will be presenting the 5th Annual "Salute to the Veterans of World War II" living history event . Enjoy fabulous WWII military displays including living history re-enactors from throughout the region, en- campments, aircraft fly-overs, tanks, and artillery. Food and refreshment vendors will be pres- ent. FREE admission World War II Veterans. This event will be located at the Indiana Military Museum's new location at 715 S. Seventh St., Vincennes. Sept. 8-9 Proud Princeton, Gibson County n Golden Heritage days Festival Gibson County Courthouse square. There are pageants, rides, entertain- ment, food and craft vendors. Annual event celebrates Gibson County's "Golden Heritage." For more informa- tion, call the Gibson County Chamber of Commerce at 812-385-2134. Sept. 14-16 Sept. 14-16 Holland, Dubois County n Holland Community Festival Come celebrate with Holland's annual festival. More information: 812-536-3331. Sept. 15 Ferdinand, Dubois County n Ferdinand Folk Festival Ferdinand's 18th Street Park. The second annual Ferdinand Folk Festival PaGE 21 Sponsors of Family Time 8x8 Starting at $1165.00 or Rent to Own for $57.72/mo. 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