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Clay St., Jasper, IN 47546 • 812-482-3292 or 1-800-926-2001 OPEN: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8AM TO 5PM • SATURDAY, 8AM TO NOON • SUNDAY CLOSED Jay-Kem/Pools By Design, LLC OWENSVILLE WATERMELON FESTIVAL JULY 26-28 Owensville Watermelon Festival will bring back the parade, pageants, and the Lifetime Achievement award July 26 -28 in Owensville on the square. In the shadow of a historic Carn- egie Library, the annual ode to summer's favorite fruit has an annual watermelon eating contest, with the area's best melons, known for their sweetness, provided by a local farmer. The events also celebrate the wa- termelon harvest with food vendors, games, free daily entertainment, carnival rides, a 5K and craft vendors. The entertainment on the stages is free and without restrictions. Last year, 25 cent Bingo was popu- lar with the senior crowd. This year, locals eagerly await the verdict on who will win the title of Watermelon Queen, passed on by 2017 queen Diana Jones. The festival begins at 4 p.m. Thurs- day and Friday, and continues at 8 a.m. Saturday with the 26th annual Watermelon 5K Run/Walk. The Owensville Watermelon Festi- val is also looking for craft or novelty booths for this year's festival. Those interested can contact Vanessa Riggs at 812-664-0417—the deadline for sign-ups is June 15. CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE > Movie Under the Stars July 21 Petersburg, Pike County Enjoy a movie and popcorn on the lawn at the Petersburg Library! The movie will begin at dark, so bring a blanket and your lawn chairs for this Free screening of a family-friendly flick! For more information, visit pikeco.lib.in.us. Pike County Fair July 22-28 Petersburg, Pike County Free carnival rides on Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday! An- nual fair held at Hornady Park. For more information, visit extension.purdue.edu/Pike. Henderson County Fair July 22-28 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. Henderson County Fairgrounds. Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair July 23-28 Evansville, Vanderburgh County The annual fair runs is at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds in north- ern Vanderburgh County. For more information, visit va nderburghcount y fa ir.com or call 812-867-6217. Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters Festival July 25-28 Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. A live music event where Nashville's top songwriters perform songs they have writ- ten that have skyrocketed to the top of the charts. Enjoy live music, featuring local and well-known Nashville songwriter, Kerry Kurt Phil- lips, and all of his friends. Ap- proximately 30 of Nashville's best songwriters performing their songs in downtown Hen- derson for four consecutive nights! Others outings and workshops will be scheduled throughout the event. Hear the songs that you hear on the radio, by the writers who wrote them in their purest form, and the stories behind them. Owensville Watermelon Festival July 26-28 Owensville, Gibson County Downtown Owensville. Pag- eants, food, rides, a parade and a 5K walk celebrate water- melon and the town's heritage. Lawrence Co. Jr. Fair July 27-3 Sumner, Lawrence County, Ill. Annual fair held at fair- grounds. Ferdinand Firemen's Ball July 28 Ferdinand, Dubois County Ferdinand Community Cen- ter. The Ferdinand Firemen's Ball is a great way to spend the evening with the firefight- ers and auxiliary and see how your donations have helped to better equip your Ferdinand Volunteer Fire Department. The event is hosted at the Fer- dinand Community Center and activities of the evening include a variety of children's games, a catered meal and live entertainment. For more information call 812-367-0551. Mt. Carmel, Ill., Ag Days August 1-4 Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Ill. Annual event is held in down- town Mt. Carmel, Ill. Old Settlers Festival August 2-4 Odon, Daviess County Annual event at the Odon City Park. Zoar Mosquito Festival August 3-4 Zoar, Dubois County/Pike County line The annual Zoar Mosquito Fest will be held at Zoar United Methodist church and its picnic grounds. The loca- tion is on Old Road 64 two miles west of State Road 161. It includes: country store, flea market, soft drink pitch, artisans demonstrations, and its famous STATIONARY pa- rade. For more information call 812-536 -2920. Jasper Strassenfest August 2-5 Jasper, Dubois County Brats, lederhosen, polka mu- sic and parades-just some of what you will experience at the annual Jasper Strassenfest in downtown Jasper. Oakland City Sweet Corn Festival August 2-4 Oakland City, Gibson County Annual festival put on by the Lions Club. Watermelon Festival and Great American Grill-Off August 3-4 Vincennes, Knox County Celebrate our community's rich agriculture and fabulous watermelons at the annual Knox County 'Watermelon Festival' and 'Great American Grill-Off ' on Patrick Henry Drive of the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. Indiana State Fair August 3-19 Indianapolis, Marion County Annual Indiana State Fair held at the Indiana State Fair- grounds in Indianapolis. First Fridays August 3 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. Smokey the Bear's 73rd Birthday Bash August 4 Patoka Lake, Dubois/Orange Counties Kids' crafts, games and activi- ties. Enjoy a presentation by firefighters, cake, prizes and pictures with the bear himself! Schweizer Fest August 8-12 Tell City, Perry County Many fun things to do includ- ing rides for the kids, many vendor booths, live music, JASPER JASPER JULY 2018 ■ EVENT CALENDAR

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