Backyard Adventures

BACKYARD ADVENTURES 2018 PIKE PUBLISHING 3D CONTINUED ON PAGE 6D > WINSLOW VFD SUMMERFEST LABOR DAY CELEBRATION AUGUST 24-25 AUG-SEPT 31-3 The Winslow Volunteer Fire Depart- ment Summerfest is set for August 24 and 25. Plans are still being finalized, but it will feature their outhouse races, the Night of Lights Parade, karaoke, live entertainment, a beauty contest, cornhole tourney, co-ed softball tourney, games, food booths, includ- ing their flavored shake-ups and other events. It will start on Friday evening and run all day on Saturday. The 132nd Labor Day Celebration will be in Boonville this year at the War- rick County 4-H Fairgrounds, and have free carnival rides and free parking. "Well basically, we want to honor all working men and women in the Tri- State area. The unions are the driving force...it's a quality family event that doesn't cost an arm and a leg," said organizer Charlie Wyatt. Demo Derby Sunday and motocross Saturday will return for the festival Aug. 31-Sept. 3, and while the ring events may cost money, admission and rides are free. "Where else are there free rides all three days? No one is doing that," he said. Milltown Community Festival September 21-23 Milltown, Crawford County Features antique tractors, in- flatables, parade and chicken barbecue dinner. Gibson County's Golden Heritage Days September 21-23 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. Halloween Weekends at Lake Rudolph September 21-22 Santa Claus, Spencer County Seven weekends of Halloween fun during September and Oc- tober! Enjoy costume contests, bonfire ghost stories, trick-or- treating, site decorating, and more. It's fun for the entire family. For more information, visit lakerudolph.com or call 877-478 -3657. Farm to Table Dinner September 22 Tell City, Perry County Don't miss out on this fun Fall Event! Yummy locally produced food, live music, games for the kiddos and Farmer's Mar- ket! For more information call 812-547-7933. Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra "Bluegrass Ball" September 22 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Tropicana Pavillion at 6 p.m. Haynie's Corner Art Festival September 22 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Funk in the City presents the Haynie's Corner Art Festival! Featuring over 100 artists from throughout the region and multiple states, awesome food vendors and a fun environment to shop. For more information, visit funkinthecity.com/events/ fall-arts-festival. Huntingburg Herbstfest September 27-30 Huntingburg, Dubois County Join in the community-wide fam- ily fall festival. Chestnut Festival September 27 St. Francisville, Lawrence County, Ill. Annual event features a parade, pageants, local food and crafts. Trucks 4 Kids September 28-30 Princeton, Gibson County Haulin' in trucks loads of fun and support for our "Lil Bud- dies" and non-profit children's organizations! Monster Truck Show, Car Show, Truck Pulls and more at the Fairgrounds. Old Eckerty Days September 28-29 Eckerty, Crawford County Featuring arts, crafts, parade, ice cream eating contest and old-time demonstrations. Buffalo Trace Festival September 28-29 Petersburg, Pike County Main Street will be the cen- ter of the fun with rides, mu- sic, vendors, food and more. For more information, visit buffalotracefestival.com. Halloween Weekends at Lake Rudolph September 28-29 Santa Claus, Spencer County Seven weekends of Halloween fun during September and Oc- tober! Enjoy costume contests, bonfire ghost stories, trick-or- treating, site decorating, and more. It's fun for the entire fam- ily. For more information, visit lakerudolph.com or call 877- 478 -3657. Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra "Beethoven, Brahms and Bluegrass" September 29 Evansville, Vanderburgh County 7 p.m. West Side Nut Club Fall Festival October 1-6 Evansville, Vanderburgh County Annual food festival on Franklin Street. For more information, visit nutclubfallfestival.com. Orange County Pumpkin Festival October 3-7 French Lick, Orange County Carnival, food booths, vendor booths, flea market, games, en- tertainment and a parade on Sun- day. For more information, see visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com. Lyles Station Corn Maze October 5-7 Princeton, Gibson County Get lost inside over 10 acres of Indiana corn, small petting zoo, hay rides, pick pumpkins, paint pumpkins, enjoy a campfire, hot apple cider, weenies, s'mores and more! Friday: 5 -8 p.m., Sat- urday 1-8 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. Ages 12 and up $ 6, ages 4-12: $ 5, 3 and under: free. For more in- formation, visit lylesstation.org. National Quarter- Scale Tractor Pull October 5-6 Princeton, Gibson County Pavilion at Gibson County Fairgrounds. Free admission. For more information, visit nqspulling.org. Autumn on Main October 5 Vincennes, Knox County 5:30 -9 p.m. Enjoy live mu- sic, food, art and a car show. For more information, visit vincennescvb.org. Psycho-Path October 5-27 French Lick, Orange County Do you dare to walk the Psycho- Path? A haunted path through the ghostly woods with mon- sters and zombies. A fter walk- ing the trail, try a paintball zom- bie hunt. Open every Friday and Saturday in October. Halloween in the Park October 5-6 Petersburg, Pike County Prides Creek Park will be a little spooky and a whole lot a family fun with activities, trick or treat- ing and a decorated golf cart pa- rade. For more information call 812-354-0128. Lake Rudolph Halloween Weekend October 5-6 Santa Claus, Spencer County Enjoy costume contests, bonfire ghost stories, trick-or-treating, site decorating, and more. It's fun for the entire family. For more information, visit lakeru- dolph.com or call 877-478 -3657. Rome Courthouse Days October 7 Rome, Perry County Chicken Dinners served, coun- try store, craft vendors, live mu- sic and wagon rides. For more information call 812-549 -5503. Senior LPGA Championship October 11-17 French Lick, Orange County Join us for the Senior LPGA Championship presented by Old National Bank held Octo- ber 11-17 on the iconic Pete Dye Course. The LPGA Tour has signed a multi-year agreement for the tournament to be held at French Lick Resort and to have it televised live on Golf Channel. Riley Children's Foundation, the fundraising arm of Riley Hospi- tal for Children at Indiana Uni- versity Health will be the bene- factor. For more information, visit frenchlick.com. Haunted Huntingburg October 12-13 Huntingburg, Dubois County Haunted Huntingburg will fea- ture a house decorating contest with prizes, ghost tours along Fourth Street, a community movie night, a zombie run, and much more. Historic Huntingburg Fall Harvest Days October 12-13 Huntingburg, Dubois County Enjoy the fall foilage and crisp autumn air as you make your way down Historic Hunting- burg's Fourth Street Shopping and Dining District for their annual Fall Harvest Days. Shop through the wide variety of stores and enjoy the eateries. For more information, visit hunt- ingburgchamber.org or call 812- 683-5699. AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2018 ■ EVENT CALENDAR Outdoor Signs Cake Pans Cast License Plates Fantasy Trophies Call today 812-385-3279 1595 E State Road 64 Princeton IN Trophies & Awards Trophies & Awards First Place First Place Call Today 812-385-3279 TROPHIES CELEBRATE LIFE ACHIEVEMENTS We Make Personalized Gis! GIFTS FOR EVERY OCCASION! 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