Backyard Adventures

BACKYARD ADVENTURES 2016 PIKE PUBLISHING 11 2016 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 FEST JUNE 2-4 MAY 2016 HUNTINGBURG CITY-WIDE YARD SALE May 13-May 14 Huntingburg, Dubois County The community of Huntingburg has their yard sales on this weekend. Come see what kind of treasure you will find! . For more in- formation, visit huntingburgchamberofcom- merce.org or call 812.683.5699. INTERNATIONAL BAR-B-Q FESTIVAL May 13-May 14 Owensboro, Daviess County, Ky. Downtown/Riverfront of Owensboro. DHP ARTISAN MARKET May 14 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. HENDERSON, KY., FARMERS MARKET May 14-September 23 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. Henderson Fairgrounds, 5672 Airline Rd, Hen- derson, Ky. Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. PRINCETON CITY-WIDE YARD SALE May 14 Princeton, Gibson County City-wide Yard Sale INDIANA STATE GAMES - FIT AND 50! May 19-27 Evansville, Vanderburgh County The Indiana State Games consists of various competitive and recreational athletic events for those 50 years and older. BATTLE OF SACRAMENTO May 20-22 Sacramento, McLean County, Ky. State Highway 81, Sacramento. FRENCH LICK JAZZ FESTIVAL May 20-22 French Lick, Orange County Inaugural French Lick Jazz Festival at the Legend. Admission is free both days. 14TH ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW May 21 Washington, Daviess County Eastside Park BICENTENNIAL 5K, WALK, RUN OR JOG May 21 Washington, Daviess County Downtown Washington DEACONESS HEALTHIER U WALK May 21 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Walk your way to a healthier you! All walks are from 9 -10 a.m. Location: State Hospital FREE FAMILY FISHING May 21 Washington, Daviess County 9 a.m. to Noon EST, Eastside Bark FRENCH LICK FLY-IN May 21 French Lick, Orange County Free guided historic hotel tours; free pan- cake breakfast MOONLIGHT WALK AT THE CATHEDRAL LABYRINTH May 21 New Harmony, Posey County Monthly moonlight walks at the Cathedral Labyrinth and Garden. Walks are free. RIVER RUN RACE 2016 May 21 Evansville, Vanderburgh County River Run Race: run across the the bridge that connects Indiana to Kentucky. SPRING HERITAGE DAYS & RENDEZVOUS May 21- 22 Rockport, Spencer County The Lincoln Pioneer Village comes to life with re-enactors, and demonstrators. For more information, visit www.lincoln-pioneer- village.com or call 812-649 -9147. OLD JASPER DAY AND STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL May 22 Jasper, Dubois County Jasper Riverwalk. Enjoy strawberries, histor- ical walking tours, train rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, demonstrations and the Patoka 2000 Duck Race. For more information, visit jasperin.org or call (812) 482-6866. ENGLISH REUNION FESTIVAL May 25-28 English, Crawford County Annual English Reunion Festival held in old Town English. No Admission charge. FOURTH FRIDAY ON THE SQUARE May 27 Princeton, Gibson County Featuring Southern Indiana Car Club with music by Descent. It's held on the Gibson County Courthouse Square, 5:30 to 9 p.m., CDT. ROLLIN' INTO SUMMER May 27-30 French Lick, Orange County Downtown French Lick. A family friendly weekend packed with music, fun, food, enter- tainment, crafts and more. CANDLELIGHT TOURS AND RENDEZVOUS GRAND BALL May 28 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. DEACONESS HEALTHIER U WALK May 28 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Walk your way to a healthier you! All walks are from 9 -10 a.m. Location: Wesselman Park HISTORIC NEWBURGH FARMERS MARKET May 28-September 24 Newburgh, Warrick County Markets take place each Saturday morning through September. Edgewater Grille park- ing lot on Water Street. SPIRIT OF VINCENNES RENDEZVOUS May 28-29 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. SUPER SATURDAY May 28 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Fourth Saturday of each month is Super Sat- urday at the Evansville Museum and features special family programming. TWILIGHT TOUR May 28 French Lick, 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. EVANSVILLE MEMORIAL DAY 5K AND FESTIVAL May 30 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Event recognizes Veterans and their service. JUNE 2016 SPENCER COUNTY FAIR June 1-4 Rockport, Spencer County Come to Rockport City Park for pageants, shows, livestock exhibitions, show, food and more. For more information, visit www.spen- cercountyfairindiana.com/ or call 812-649 - 4222. FORT BRANCH FEST June 2-4 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. This year's festival has added Fireworks and a non-competitive bike ride. FIRST FRIDAYS June 3 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Haynie's Corner Art District - Enjoy art, live music, street performers - 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.downtownevv. com. Fort Branch's Community Festival is growing again this year. Set for Thurs- day, June 2 through Saturday, June 4, the Fort Branch Fest will feature plenty of food, carnival rides, games, a car show and new this year: a glow-in the-dark bike parade, fireworks and a non-competitive bike ride through Red Bank Trail and the Gibson County countryside. This year, Fort Branch Community Pride organizer Candy Yancey is focus- ing on making the 2016 parade the best ever. It starts at 3 p.m. June 4, and will loop through town from Marlette Park to John E. Weber Park. In the past, parade participants have tossed candy from floats or convertibles, passed out business cards, bottles of water and literature – even blasting willing watch- ers along the route with squirt guns, Yancey said. There's also family night Thursday, June 2, which is when the glow-in-the- dark bike parade and fireworks will happen. " We've never had fireworks," said Yancey. "We're very excited about that." Of course, there's also food and rides every day at the Fest. For more information, visit the Fort Branch Com- munity Pride's Facebook page. 11TH ANNUAL MIDWEST DRAGON BOAT RACING FESTIVAL June 4 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Come watch the ancient Chinese tradition involving teams racing in 40 -foot-canoe-like boats. BICENTENNIAL CONCERT SERIES June 4 Washington, Daviess County Washington High School Auditorium DEACONESS HEALTHIER U WALK June 4 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Walk your way to a healthier you! All walks are from 9 -10 a.m. Location: Newburgh Ri- vertown Trail DOG DAYZ OF SUMMER (PATOKA LAKE) June 4 Patoka Lake, Dubois/Orange Counties Bring your best four-legged friends out for dog training with a professional trainer, treat making, glamfur shots, hike with your hound, talent shows and more! GIBSON COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE June 4 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. JASPER CHALK WALK ARTS FESTIVAL June 4 Jasper, Dubois County 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 community event is intended to inspire and stimulate the creativity and artistic ability in everyone! KIDS' FISHING DERBY (PATOKA LAKE) June 4 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. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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