Backyard Adventures

BACKYARD ADVENTURES 2018 PIKE PUBLISHING 13A CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE > DAVIESS COUNTY MUSEUM 212 E. Main St. • Washington Free Admission Wednesday-Saturday 11 AM - 4 PM www.daviesscountyhistory.com "The Home of Your History" Programs Exhibits Archives Oudoor Flea Market June 16 Winslow, Pike County Stop by Winslow's Riverside Park to find a good variety to items for sale. For more infor- mation call 812-789 -2915 or 812- 789 -5405. Union County Fair June 18-23 Sturgis, Union County, Ky. County Fair at the fairgrounds. Deaconess Healthier U Walk June 18 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Walk your way to a healthier you! All walks are from 9 -10 a.m. Location: Sunset Park – Evans- ville Riverfront. Highway 41 Yard Sale June 22-23 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. Henderson County and various places along U.S. 41. Yard sales. Daviess County Fair June 25-30 Elnora, Daviess County Annual county fair at the Da- viess County Fairgrounds in El- nora. Parade on June 30. Deaconess Healthier U Walk June 25 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Walk your way to a healthier you! All walks are from 9 -10 a.m. Location: Pigeon Creek Green- way Shirley James Memorial. Evansville Otters at the library June 26 Haubstadt, Gibson County Come in to the Haubstadt li- brary from 10 -11 a.m. and have an Evansville Otters player read you a story or maybe you would like to read a book to them. Rock Painting/Hiding June 26 Haubstadt, Gibson County Haubstadt Library is painting and hiding rocks. Come in from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ROMP June 27-30 Owensboro, Daviess County, Ky. Four days of Bluegrass and folk music. Rock Painting and Hiding June 27 Fort Branch, Gibson County Fort Branch Library is painting and hiding rocks. Come in from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pajama Storytime June 28 Winslow, Pike County Kids can wear their pajamas to come enjoy stories and crafts at 6:30 p.m. at the Pike County Public Library! Open to toddlers to elementary age children. For more information, visit pikeco.lib.in.us. Celestine Summer Street Festival June 28-July 1 Celestine, Dubois County The community of Celestine will host its 175th anniversary cele- bration this summer! This four day celebration will be filled with excellent entertainment and events. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2wrPvyV or call 812-482-5781. Shrinersfest and Air Show June 28-July 1 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Airshow comes to downtown Evansville riverfront. For more in- formation, visit shrinersfest.com. Tony Henning Outdoor Concert June 29 Fort Branch, Gibson County Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to the Fort Branch Library's lawn. Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Thunder Over Patoka June 30 Patoka Lake, Dubois County Enjoy a fireworks display on Pa- toka Lake or at the Patoka Lake Beach. The fireworks will start at dark. For more information, visit patokalakeindiana.com or call 866 -678 -3313. Washington Fourth of July at the Park July 2-July 4 Washington, Daviess County Celebration at Eastside Park. Rides, bands, music and food booths. Marengo Fourth of July Festival July 3-4 Marengo, Crawford County Festival with lots of food, fire- works and parade. Fireworks and Evening in the Park July 3 Newburgh, Warrick County Old-fashioned summer social with food and music on banks of Ohio River. YMI Picnic and Car Show July 4 Huntingburg, Dubois County Event is held in downtown. Fa- mous for tenderloins. For more information, visit huntingburg- chamberofcommerce.org or call 812-683-5699. Fourth of July Fireworks July 4 Princeton, Gibson County Event is held at the Gibson County Fairgrounds. Independence Bank Fourth of July Celebration July 4 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. Henderson, Ky., riverfront. Chil- dren's activities, food and music. Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks July 4 Vincennes, Knox County Downtown Vincennes. Otwell Ruritan July Fourth Celebration July 4-7 Otwell, Pike County Featuring food, parade and pag- eants. New Harmony of Fourth of July Celebration July 4 New Harmony, Posey County All day event. Fourth of July Fireworks July 4 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Event held on Ohio River. First Fridays July 6 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Haynie's Corner Art District – Enjoy art, live music, street per- formers – 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit downtownevv. com. Abraham Lincoln Freedom Festival July 7 Lincoln City, Spencer County Enjoy a parade, food, music, and fireworks. This event takes place at the Rockport City Park. Admission is free. Clog the Patoka II July 7 Winslow, Pike County Float down the Patoka River in a Kayak. It's sure to be blast! For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2ro85Ch. Color Me Happy! July 8 Petersburg, Pike County Join the Pike County Public Library a 10 a.m. for coloring fun at the Petersburg Branch. Coloring sheets and tools will be provided. Open to all ages. For more information, visit pikeco.lib.in.us. Crawford County 4H Fair July 8-14 Marengo, Crawford County The Crawford County 4H fair will be held at the 4 H Commu- nity Park located at 1095 S State Rd 66, Marengo. Gibson County Fair July 8-14 Princeton, Gibson County The annual Gibson Co. Fair. Ad- mission is $7. Daviess County 4-H Fair July 11-21 Washington, Daviess County At Eastside Park. Includes ex- hibits, livestock shows and a Thursday auction. The Gibson Fair is for everyone. Besides the Demo Derby, Lucas Oil Truck and Tractor Pull, and Motocross, this year's Gibson County Fair will bring back rodeo and expand the music acts. "We have an exciting concert lined up this year with not one, but two concerts with two up-and-coming Country Music acts, Ashley McBryde and the duo Walker McGuire," said Gibson County Fair Board President Charles Woodruff. "I'm also excited that for the first time in over 25 years, we will be hosting a Championship Rodeo at the fair." The fair also added ground acts, and three acts a night by One Man Band. Sunday and Monday, the fair fea- tures a Bear Hollow Chainsaw Carving Exhibition. Another feature is that 1940's and 1950's era concessions have been replaced this year to make them ADA compliant. The annual whirlwind of animals, food and fun kicks off Sunday, July 8 and runs through Saturday, July 14 at the Gibson County Fairgrounds. Highlights include: truck and trac- tor pulls, drag racing, mud volleyball, motocross, pageants, hog wrestling, live music, and, of course, great food and rides every night. Friday, July 14 at 8 p.m. is the fair's biggest event, the Toyota concert featur- ing William Michael Morgan, perhaps best known for his songs "I Met a Girl," "Missing," and "I Know Who He Is." Admission to the grounds is $7 daily, and all grandstand events are free. A full list can be found online at www. gibsoncountyfair.com. GIBSON COUNTY 4-H Fairgoers are also encouraged to tour the 4-H Building and check out the work completed by the county's youth, who are students in grades 3 through 12. The Gibson County Fair Board provides the facilities at the fairgrounds so 4-H members can showcase their exhibits. The Pavilion serves as the livestock exhibit hall and show arena for everything from rabbits to sheep to goats to horses during the fair. GIBSON COUNTY 4-H FAIR JULY 8-14 JUNE-JULY 2018 ■ EVENT CALENDAR Brett ' s CAR CARE 200 W. Gibson St, Haubstadt • 812-768-5678 brett@brettscarcare.net AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR • DIAGNOSTICS • TIRES Sales & Installation

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