Backyard Adventures

22 PIKE PUBLISHING BACKYARD ADVENTURES 2016 AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016 ■ EVENT CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 27 ZOAR MOSQUITO FESTIVAL SWEET CORN FESTIVAL AUGUST 5 - 6 AUGUST 2 - 6 The Zoar Mosquito Fest is a festival like no other. They specialize in unique events and family fun the first weekend in August. Each year, the remote com- munity draws large crowds to its festi- val located on the Pike-Dubois County line about four miles east of Stendal on Old State Road 64. They feature a "stationary parade," a wiffleball tournament, three-legged races, an egg toss, live music and lots of catching up between old friends. The 44th Zoar Mosquito Fest begins on Friday, August 5 with opening ceremonies, fried and BBQ chicken dinners, followed by a Country music concert and the opening rounds of the Indiana Wiffleball championship. Saturday starts early, with breakfast being served from 6 a.m. and wiffleball starting early. During the morning will be registration for the quilt, flower and produce shows. The stationary parade begins at 1 p.m. True to Zoar's uniqueness, the pa- rade is staged through the parking lot. But instead of the parade meandering by, it doesn't move. Instead, spectators walk around the parade participants. In years past, it has featured every- thing from Santa to a German brass band. At 2 p.m. are the games, which typi- cally feature sack races, three-legged races, an egg toss and balloon toss. All day long they will have food, including homemade ice cream with 10 or more flavors, including one new flavor. The events will culminate with a Gospel concert and crowning of the wiffleball champions. Indiana is a part of the "Corn Belt," the area of the United States best known for its corn production. Accord- ing 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 pro- duction, Indiana is also home to several festivals celebrating the sweet corn grown in the state. Each summer, the Oakland City Sweet Corn Festival pays homage to the home-grown product. This year, the festival is slated for Tuesday, Aug. 2, through Saturday, Aug. 6, at Wirth Park in Oakland City. This family-friendly festival is spon- sored by the Oakland City Lions Club and features a large parade, games, flea market, carnival rides, crafts, beauty pageant, live entertainment, fried chicken and pork chop dinners and, of course, corn on the cob. Admission is free. SEPTEMBER 2016 DUBOIS SEPTEMBERFEST September 2-September 3 Dubois, Dubois County Community Festival held at Dubois Commu- nity Park. 9TH ANNUAL "SALUTE TO VETERANS OF WWII" September 3-September 4 Vincennes, Knox County The Indiana Military Museum will be pre- senting the 8th Annual 'Salute to the Veter- ans of World War II' living history event dur- ing the two days. FRANKLIN STREET BAZAAR September 3 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Enjoy local produce, arts and crafts. Every Saturday through September. HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS AT LAKE RUDOLPH September 3-September 4 Santa Claus, Spencer County Seven weekends of Halloween fun during September and October! Enjoy costume con- tests, bonfire ghost stories, trick-or-treating, site decorating, and more. It's fun for the en- tire family. For more information, visit the Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort- website, or call 877-478 -3657. HEARTLAND HALF MARATHON September 3 Jasper, Dubois County Downtown Jasper. RUGGED MANIAC 5K OBSTACLE RACE September 3 Paoli Peaks, Orange County Run a crazy 3-mile course where you'll rocket down a 50' water slide, crawl through underground tunnels, leap over fire, bounce on trampolines, and more! PLUS, every par- ticipant will receive a finisher medal and high quality racer T-shirt. BLUES ON THE ROCK September 4 Rockport, Spencer County Music festival held in Rockport City Park with regional music groups, food and enter- tainment DALE FALL FESTIVAL September 8-September 10 Dale, Spencer County Enjoy the county's largest street festival with live entertainment, food booths, rides, com- petitions and annual parade. MONTGOMERY TURKEY TROT FESTIVAL September 8-September 11 Montgomery, Daviess County Annual event features local food, vendors and entertainment. WHITE RIVER VALLEY ANTIQUE SHOW September 8-September 11 Washington, Daviess County Daviess County Fairgrounds. CIVIL WAR BALL September 9-September 10 Rockport, Spencer County Enjoy music and festivities on the lawn of the Spencer County Courthouse on Sept. 9 and dancing in Civil War attire on Sept. 10. PAOLI FALL FESTIVAL September 9-September 11 Paoli, Orange County Enjoy food vendors, music, crafts, parade and fun for the entire family. Located at Paoli Square. ARCHAEOLOGY DAY September 10 Jasper, Dubois County Dubois County Museum. For more informa- tion, visit duboiscountymuseum.org. 2ND ANNUAL VALLEY DOG DAYS CAR SHOW August 12-August 13 French Lick, Orange County See classic, antique and modern cars during this car show located in downtown French Lick. BICENTENNIAL CONCERT SERIES August 13 Washington, Daviess County Washington High School Auditorium BREAKFAST IN THE PARK August 13 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. Audubon Mill Park, 101 North Water Street, Henderson. All you can eat pancakes, sau- sage, eggs and coffee in the park. FRANKLIN STREET BAZAAR August 13 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Enjoy local produce, arts and crafts. Every Saturday through September. HOLY FAMILY CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA August 13 Jasper, Dubois County Annual event benefits Holy Family Catholic Church. All boats are made of cardboard. For more information, visit www.theregatta.org/ or call 812-482-6866. TWILIGHT TOUR August 13 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. BLACK CREEK FESTIVAL August 19-August 20 Sandborn, Knox County Festival, Downtown Sandborn FRANKLIN STREET BAZAAR August 20 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Enjoy local produce, arts and crafts. Every Saturday through September. HEAD FOR THE HILLS TRIATHLON (PATOKA LAKE) August 20 Patoka Lake, Dubois/Orange Counties. 3rd Annual Patoka Lake Triathlon at the beach to raise money for Patoka's Education- al Raptor program. ST. ANTHONY FIREMEN'S FEST AND CAR SHOW August 20 St. Anthony, Dubois County Come join in on the fun-filled activities dur- ing St. Anthony's annual festival. The St. An- thony Firemen's Car and Motorcycle Show will include approximately 150 cars and 50 motorcycles. For more information, call 812- 326 -2491. BIRDSEYE PARK AND FIREMEN'S PICNIC August 26-August 27 Birdseye, Dubois County Enjoy chicken and rib dinners, live music in the evenings, and family friendly games. For more information, call 812-389 -2932. BIRDSEYE PICNIC AND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT August 26-August 27 Birdseye, Dubois County Held at the Birdseye Park. FOURTH FRIDAY ON THE SQUARE August 26 Princeton, Gibson County Southern Indiana Car Club Cruise-In and Concert, "Honey Roy Blues Band." It's held on the Gibson County Courthouse Square, 5:30 to 9 p.m., CDT. FREE MOVIE NIGHT August 26 Princeton, Gibson County "Wild Hogs," at 9 p.m., Bicentennial Park FROG FOLLIES August 26-August 28 Evansville, Vanderburgh County The largest pre-1949 street rod event in the world is the Frog Follies, hosted each year by the Evansville Iron Street Rods LTD at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center. IRELAND BICENTENNIAL August 26-August 28 Ireland, Dubois County Join in as the town of Ireland, Ind., celebrates 200 years with a town-wide celebration Au- gust 26 through the 28. For more informa- tion, visit www.facebook.com/Ireland-Indi- ana-200 -854618337923216/?fref=ts or call 812-630 -1487. TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE August 26 Fort Branch, Gibson County Annual town-wide yard sale. Fort Branch Community Park and surrounding streets. FRANKLIN STREET BAZAAR August 27 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Enjoy local produce, arts and crafts. Every Saturday through September. CELESTINE TRACTOR PULL August 28 Celestine, Dubois County At Celestine Community Club. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ C e l e s t i n e -Vo l u n t e e r - F i r e - D e p a r t m e n t - 338105471392/?fref=nf or call 812-827-9192. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21

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