Backyard Adventures

BACKYARD ADVENTURES 2017 PIKE PUBLISHING 11A 2017 EVENT CALENDAR It's time to begin the tour! 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! STENDAL SESQUICENTENNIAL JUNE 9-10 The only town in America named Stendal is celebrating its 150 - year heritage with a gathering of high school alumni, Tin Fest car show, flyover, pa- rade, musical performances, quilt raffle, silent auction and fireworks on June 9 and 10. Located in southeastern Pike County along Old State Road 64 at the termi- nus of Hwy. 257, this little village once included several physicians, a shoe shop, two blacksmith shops, hardware and tin shop, furniture store and hotel, grocery and dry goods store, cream stations, canning factories, and millinery store. Plotted in 1867 by Mr. Frederick Poetker adjoining land donated by Reverend William Bauermeister to the German Lutherans for their church, it was named Stendal in honor of Bauermeister's hometown in Saxony, Germany. Sten - dal's most famous son, Rupert Vance Hartke, went on to serve in the U.S. Sen- ate. It also was the childhood home of NBA star Don Buse, who played for the Phoenix Suns and Indiana Pacers. Sponsored by the Lockhart Township Community Club, the celebration begins with an opening ceremony Friday eve- ning at 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) including a patriotic medley performed by Pike Central High School Swing Choir, John Kendall singing "Back Home Again In Indiana," and Cory Goeppner singing "I'm Proud To Be An American." The Iron Mountain band will perform on stage from 7 until 10 p.m. Food booths, St. Peter's Lutheran Church Women's Country Store, quilt raffle, and silent auction will open at 5 p.m. Festivities continue at 9 a.m. Saturday with food booths and Country Store, Tin Fest car show, children's games and a kiddie tractor pull sponsored by Pike Central FFA. The Stendal High School alumni reunion will include a cake and punch reception from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. during which historical photos and artifacts will be on display in the Com- munity Center. At noon, Jennifer Kline of Hunting- burg will sing the National Anthem, and Lincoln Hills Aero will conduct a flyover. The parade begins at 3 p.m. Pork chop dinners will be served in the Community Center beginning at 6 p.m. while Tony Rothrock performs a variety of country, bluegrass, and gospel music. Nashville recording artist Payton Lynn, 17, will perform country rock be- ginning at 7:30 p.m. until the celebration closes at 9 p.m. with a fireworks display sponsored by Warex. For more information, call Ann and Leo Oxley at 812-489 -1228 or check out Stendal Sesquicentennial on Facebook and Instagram. SCHEDULE Friday, June 9, 2017 5 - 10 p.m. Vendor booths open. (food, St. Peter's Lutheran Church Women's Country Store, children's games, quilt raffle, silent auction) 6 - 6:45 p.m. Opening ceremony (Pike Central HS Swing Choir, John Ken- dall, Cory Goeppner) 7:00 - 10 :00 p.m. Iron Mountain on stage (country, oldies) Saturday, June 10, 2017 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Vendor booths open 9 a.m. - noon Tin Fest registration. (contact William Caldemeyer at 812-536 - 3522) 9 - 11 a.m. Children's games (3-legged race, sack race, face painting, etc.) 11 a.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull (sponsored by Pike Central FFA) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Alumni Reunion & Historical Display. (contact Kay Hartke at 812-536 -2600) 12 p.m. National Anthem by Jennifer Kline and Flyover by Lincoln Hills Aero 2 p.m. Tin Fest Judging & Awards 3 p.m. Parade. (contact Max Carlisle at 812-536 -2034) 6 p.m. Pork Chop Dinner. $10 (pork chop, potato salad, baked beans, slaw, drink) 6 - 8 p.m. Tony Rothrock on stage (country, bluegrass, gospel music) 8 p.m. Quilt Raffle & Silent Auction end 7:30 - 9 p.m. Payton Lynn on stage (country rock) Celebration ends with Fireworks (sponsored by Warex) HENDERSON, KY., FARMERS MARKET May 1-October 31 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. Henderson Fairgrounds, 5672 Airline Rd, Henderson, Ky. Tuesdays, Fridays and Sat- urdays. BATTLE OF SACRAMENTO May 19-May 21 Sacramento, McLean County, Ky. Experience the Reenactment of the Battle of Sacramento. This Civil War Battle was fought on December 28, 1861. The battlefield is the undisputed location of Nathan Bedford For- rest's first fight! 675 Main St., Sacramento, Ky.For more information, visit www.battleof- sac.com/ or call 270 -792-5300. 5TH ANNUAL BARK IN THE PARK FUNDRAISER May 20 Washington, Daviess County From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Eastside Park in Washington, enjoy a 1 mile family/dog walk and a festival fit for humans and dogs alike. SPRING HERITAGE DAYS & RENDEZVOUS May 20-May 21 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. DEACONESS HEALTHIER U WALK May 20 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Walk your way to a healthier you! All walks are from 9 -10 a.m. Location: State Hospital. EVANSVILLE STREETS ALIVE May 20 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Evansville Streets Alive! is a car-free festival that will close Garvin park to vehicle traffic to create a community space for people to walk, dance, bike, skate, play games, make music and enjoy great fun with family and friends. Admission is free for everyone. For more information, visit evansvillestreet- salive.wordpress.com/. OLD JASPER DAY AND STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL May 21 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 24-May 27 English, Crawford County Annual English Reunion Festival held in old Town English. No Admission charge. HWY 50 YARD SALES May 26-May 27 Washington, Daviess County Highway 50 Yard Sales. FOURTH FRIDAY ON THE SQUARE May 26 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. CANDLELIGHT TOURS AND RENDEZVOUS GRAND BALL May 27 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. SPIRIT OF VINCENNES RENDEZVOUS May 27-May 28 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. DEACONESS HEALTHIER U WALK May 27 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Walk your way to a healthier you! All walks are from 9 -10 a.m. Location: Wesselman Park. SUPER SATURDAY May 27 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Fourth Saturday of each month is Super Sat- urday at the Evansville Museum and features special family programming. HISTORIC NEWBURGH FARMERS MARKET May 27-September 23 Newburgh, Warrick County Markets take place each Saturday morning through September. Edgewater Grille park- ing lot on Water Street. TIMELESS CLASSICS CAR SHOW May 27 Petersburg, Pike County Hundreds of show cars cover Hornady Park for spectacular show. For more information, call 812-354-9552. EVANSVILLE MEMORIAL DAY 5K AND FESTIVAL May 29 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Event recognizes Veterans and their service. FORT BRANCH FEST June 1-June 3 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. WAGLER COMPETITION/ LUCAS OIL TRUCK PULL June 9-June 10 Elnora, Daviess County At fairgrounds. 150TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMER SOCIAL June 2-June 3 Ferdinand, Dubois County Join the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana in a celebration of their 150th year! The Summer Social will be June 2-3 at the Monastery Immaculate Conception. For more information, visit www.thedome.org. FIRST FRIDAYS June 2 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Haynie's Corner Art District - Enjoy art, live music, street performers from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit downtownevv.com. JASPER CHALK WALK ARTS FESTIVAL June 3 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! CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE >

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