Backyard Adventures

14C PIKE PUBLISHING BACKYARD ADVENTURES 2017 Shop MOUNT CARMEL I L L I N O I S Historic WA B A S H R I V E R C I T Y Mt. Carmel's Men's and Women's Clothing, Handbag, Accessory and Tuxedo Rental Store 335 N. Market, Mt. Carmel 618-262-5500 Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 5 PM • Saturday 9 AM - 3 PM APPAREL FOR MEN AND WOMEN THE corner Like us on Facebook: e Corner Apparel Primitives, Costume Jewelry, Vintage Clothing, Stoneware, 50s – 60s – Retro, Collectibles, Furniture, Quilts and Cutters, Vintage Décor, Advertising Mon.-Fri 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-5pm 338 N. Market – Mt. Carmel 6 1 8 . 2 6 2 . 2 5 1 3 Browse, reminisce & have fun! Children's Boutique SIZES: Preemies to 16 years old UPTOWN MOUNT CARMEL Wed.-Sat. 9am-5pm The Largest Full-Service Baby Shop in the Tri-State NAME-BRAND, QUALITY CLOTHING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Consignment Boutique 426 N. MARKET ST. • MT. CARMEL, IL • WED.-SAT. 9AM-5PM Uptown Mount Carmel Monday-Friday 10 am-5 pm • Saturday 10 am-2:30 pm 325 Market Street, Mt. Carmel • 618-262-8224 Custom Framing • Silk Flowers • Embroidery Wilton Cake Supplies • Lace • Yarn • Fabrics Sewing and Quilting Notions Brand Name Fashions New Boutique Items Jewelry GREAT STUFF CONSIGNMENTS 15954 Hwy. 1 MT. CARMEL 618-263-3560 Monday-Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 10am-2pm & MORE! STAGEDOOR CANTEEN/USO SHOW September 9 Vincennes, Knox County Held at the Green Activities Ctr. ( V.U. Cam- pus), 'Stagedoor Canteen'/USO Show will feature music, comedy acts, dancing and songs of the W WII era. FRANKLIN STREET BAZAAR September 9 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Enjoy local produce, arts and crafts. Every Saturday through September. EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC CRYSTAL BALL September 9 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Takes place at the Old Post Office at 6 p.m. PETERSBURG CITY-WIDE YARD SALE AND MAIN STREET CAR FEST September 9 Petersburg, Pike County Peruse more than 30 sales throughout the Petersburg area. Check out 8th Street next to the Courthouse for a good selection of classic cars on display LAWRENCEVILLE FALL FESTIVAL September 13-September 16 Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Ill. Downtown Lawrenceville on Courthouse square. Annual festival. HOLLAND COMMUNITY FESTIVAL September 15-September 17 Holland, Dubois County Event held at Lakeside Park. GIBSON COUNTY'S GOLDEN HERITAGE DAYS September 15-September 17 Princeton, Gibson County The Gibson County Chamber of Commerce's annual festival is held on the Gibson County Courthouse Square. Festival features local food, vendors, crafts and rides. BLOCK BASH September 15-September 17 French Lick, Orange County Excitement and entertainment as 10 of the top chainsaw carvers in the U.S., including Jason Emmons, compete live in downtown French Lick. Live music, food and wares from artists of all mediums. BUFFALO TRACE FESTIVAL September 15-September 16 Petersburg, Pike County You won't want to miss this inaugural festival celebrating Petersburg's bicentennial. Main Street will be the center of the fun with rides, music, vendors, food and more. For more in- formation, visit buffalotracefestival.com. 20TH CENTURY CHEVY CAR FEST September 16-September 17 Washington, Daviess County Event takes place at the Eastside Park in Washington. GASTHOF QUILT AUCTION AND FALL FESTIVAL September 16 Montgomery, Daviess County More information to come. FERDINAND FOLK FEST September 16 Ferdinand, Dubois County Ferdinand Folk Festival is an earth-friendly and family-friendly event promoting music, the arts, and the environment. This free festi- valis located in Ferdinand's 18th Street Park. 26TH ANNUAL KNOX COUNTY CHILI COOK-OFF September 16 Vincennes, Knox County The 26th Knox Co. Annual Chili Cook-Off will be held in downtown Vincennes on Pat- rick Henry Drive of the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. KUNSTFEST September 16-September 17 New Harmony, Posey County Two-day festival features German food, mu- sic, artwork and crafts. BLUFF CITY POW WOW September 16-September 17 Rockport, Spencer County Native American heritage days with dance, crafts, displays and food in Rockport City Park. FRANKLIN STREET BAZAAR September 16 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Enjoy local produce, arts and crafts. Every Saturday through September. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11D > SEPTEMBER 2017 ■ EVENT CALENDAR

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