Backyard Adventures

12D PIKE PUBLISHING BACKYARD ADVENTURES 2017 715 S. 6TH ST, VINCENNES (812) 882-1941 • www.IndianaMilitaryMuseum.com GROUP TOURS WELCOME! Call 1-800-886-6443 April 1-October 31 .......10am-4pm November 1-March 31..11am-4pm OPEN DAILY I N D I A N A MILITARY MUSEUM SPECIAL EVENTS Annual Salute to Veterans of WWII September 2 & 3, 2017 All WWII veterans and families are spe- cial guests. Activities will include: battle reenactments, a WWII vehicle parade, special exhibits, guest speakers, perfor - mances, and artifact and food vendors. WWI M-1917 tank dedication November 2, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Gen. George Patton's grandson (George Patton Waters) will be our featured guest. The museum's newly restored WWI tank will be unveiled and dedicated at this banquet. Other guests from the WWI Commission will also be present. Location: Highland Woods Facility in Vincennes. WWI Centennial Weekend Date to be set in 2018 Newly restored artillery pieces, rare WWI U.S. Tank, French Hospital Truck, uniforms, equipment, battle reenact - ment, re-creation of a WWI trench and more. Best Overall Collection OF U.S. MILITARY ARTIFACTS IN THE MIDWEST • Artillery • Weapons • Armor • 100-yard WWI Trench Re-Creation • Aircraft • Memorabilia • WWI Tank SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2017 ■ EVENT CALENDAR TWILIGHT TOUR September 16 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. 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. HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS AT LAKE RUDOLPH September 16-September 17 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. HUNTINGBURG HERBSTFEST September 21-September 24 Huntingburg, Dubois County Join in the Community Wide family fall fes- tival. AUTUMN MUSIC FESTIVAL September 22-September 24 Eckerty, Crawford County The Schwartz Family Restaurant will host the 4th annual Autumn Music Festival. Fea- turing Bluegrass/Country music (with open stage) and arts. MILLTOWN COMMUNITY FESTIVAL September 22-September 24 Milltown, Crawford County Features antique tractors, inflatables, parade and chicken barbecue dinner. FOURTH FRIDAY ON THE SQUARE September 22 Princeton, Gibson County Southern Indiana Car Club Cruise-In and Concert, "Styl." It's held on the Gibson Coun- ty Courthouse Square, 5:30 to 9 p.m., CDT. HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS AT LAKE RUDOLPH September 23-September 24 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. SUPER SATURDAY September 23 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Fourth Saturday of each month is Super Sat- urday at the Evansville Museum and features special family programming. 15TH ANNUAL HAYNIE'S CORNER ART FESTIVAL September 23 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Funk in the City presents the Annual Arts Festival at Haynie's Corner. EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA September 23 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Toyota's opening night: Banjo to Bolero, fea- turing Bela Fleck at the Victory Theater at 7 p.m. ANNUAL ORANGE COUNTY PUMPKIN FESTIVAL September 27-October 1 West Baden and French Lick, Orange County Carnival, food booths, vendor booths, flea market, craft market, games, entertainment and more. Parade will be held on Sunday. OLD ECKERTY DAYS September 29-September 30 Eckerty, Crawford County Unique festival features arts and crafts. NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY 2017 September 30 Lincoln City, Spencer County Free admission to the Lincoln Boyhood Na- tional Memorial. HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS AT LAKE RUDOLPH September 30-October 1 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. For more informa- tion, visit the Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort-website, or call (877) 478 -3657. EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA September 30 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Byron Stripling: A night at the Cotton Club. Byron Stripling, trumpet, Carmen Bradford, vocalist and Ted Louis Levy, tap dancer at the Victory Theater at 7 p.m. HAPPY HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS AT HOLIDAY WORLD September 30-October 1 Santa Claus, Spencer County Saturdays: 11 am - 8 pm. Sundays: 11 am - 5 pm. This family-friendly special event in- cludes many of the rides you love at Holiday World, plus lots of fun seasonal activities. Ex- perience 12 acres of corn mazes, help Holi- dog find his candy in Holidog's 3D adventure, chat with the talking pumpkin, Gourdon, join the ghostly barker as he invites you into Car- nival Chaos, and watch as popular songs are spookified on stage in Graveyard Smash. 96TH ANNUAL WEST SIDE NUT CLUB FALL FESTIVAL October 2-October 7 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Annual food festival on Franklin Street. HIGHWAY 60 YARD SALE October 5-October 8 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. Shop for bargains and enjoy the scenery at Western Kentucky's Highway 60 Yard Sale. The annual highway yard sale, which began in 2006, includes eight counties and 200 miles along U.S. Highway 60. BUSINESS EXPO October 5 Petersburg, Pike County The Pike County Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Expo to showcase the companies that serve Pike County. For more information, visit chamber@frontier.com or call 812-354-8155. HISTORIC HUNTINGBURG FALL HARVEST DAYS October 6-October 7 Huntingburg, Dubois County Enjoy the fall foliage and crisp autumn air as you make your way down Historic Hunt- ingburg's 4th Street Shopping & Dining District for their annual Fall Harvest Days. Shop through the wide variety of stores and enjoy the eateries. For more information, visit www.huntingburgchamber.org or call 812-683-5699. CHESTNUT FESTIVAL October 6-October 8 St. Francisville, Lawrence County, Ill. Annual event features a parade, pageants, lo- cal food and crafts. PSYCHO-PATH October 6-October 7 French Lick, Orange County Do you dare to walk the Psycho-Path? A haunted path through the ghostly woods with monsters and zombies. A fter walking the trail, try a paintball zombie hunt. Also on: Oct. 13-14, Oct. 20 -21, Oct. 27-28. HAUNTED HUNTINGBURG October 7 Huntingburg, Dubois County Haunted Huntingburg will feature a house decorating contest with prizes, ghost tours along Fourth Street, a community movie night, a zombie run, and much more. FALL FUN FEST IN THE PARK October 7 Orleans, Orange County Harvest fair, 5K run/walk, food, car show, cornhole, chili cook-off, children's activities, historical walking tour and live entertain- ment. 2017 MT. ZION APPLEFEST October 7-October 8 Mt. Zion, Spencer County Enjoy crafts, food and taste Indiana's largest apple pie! . HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK October 7-October 8 Petersburg, Pike County Prides Creek Park will be a little spooky and a whole lot a family fun with activities, trick or treating and a decorated golf cart parade. For more information, call 812-354-0128. EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA October 8 New Harmony, Posey County Concert in New Harmony at the Rapp-Owen Granary at 4 p.m. WALNUT GROVE FESTIVAL October 13-October 14 Vincennes, Knox County Grouseland, William Henry Harrison's Man- sion. An event filled with music, storytelling, food, fun and black walnuts! . ART ON THE GREEN October 13-October 14 French Lick, Orange County Find unique works of art by regional artists and craftsmen. Meet the artists and watch demonstrations daily. THE CHANGE October 14 Princeton, Gibson County A Christian concert from 6 -7:30 p.m. at Bicen- tennial Park featuring Relesser with Doug Johnson, The Change Worship, and Yung Kriss. Admission is free; bring your own seating. ROSENVOLK GERMAN MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL October 20 Ferdinand, Dubois County Come join in on the 3rd Annual Rosenvolk German Medieval Festival. This festival will feature more than 20 acts of music and amusement, including theatre in the mud, which everyone should see. There will be jousting games. Turkey legs and other food will be available as well. Craft vendors in- clude a blacksmith, a candlemaker, a leather crafter, a costumer, a glass blower, a jeweler, a soap maker, a spice compounder, a puppet maker, stained glass maker, and a mask mak- er, to name a few. For more information, visit rosenvolk.com or call 812-309 -3479. DHP ARTISAN MARKET October 21 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. Water Street and Audubon Mill Park, Hen- derson, Ky., riverfront. This modern market will feature handmade items, refurbished and upcycled furniture and home goods, jew- elry, accessories, artwork, food, and vintage clothes and items. Stroll through the street and meet artists and local makers, and shop for your favorite items. CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE >

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