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2013 Spencer County Fair schedule of events

2013 Spencer County Fair schedule of events

It's the longest running fair in Indiana and it's back for another year.

The 2013 Spencer County Fair is underway now through Saturday night.

Amusement rides and games get underway at 5 p.m. each day.

See the schedule of events above.

2013 Adventures With Nature set for June 22 at Tipsaw Lake

2013 Adventures With Nature set for June 22 at Tipsaw Lake

The 11th annual Adventures With Nature field day will be held at Tipsaw Lake, on Saturday, June 22.  Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry, Perry & Spencer County Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the US Forest Service continue to work  together to present the event.

Activities will get under way at 9:00 a.m. CST and will conclude approximately 1:00 p.m. CST.

This year’s event will bring new fun and exciting challenges for children.  They will have the opportunity to try their hand at target shooting and archery, SCUBA diving (with parental permission), take a bird watching hike, learn styles of outdoor exercising, and make wonderful crafts as they enjoy music and watch a local artist at work.  A presentation at noon will be given by the ever-popular naturalist Susan Fowler.

Easter Seals benefits from Play Day

Easter Seals benefits from Play Day

 

Thursday will be a special day for area children with disabilities.  About 2,500 along with their teachers and adult chaperones will visit Holiday World Splashin’ Safari for Play Day 2013.

School groups (preschool through high school) from throughout southern Indiana, southern Illinois and western Kentucky will participate in the event.

Dogwood Festival in Perry County this weekend

Dogwood Festival in Perry County this weekend

 

Farm demonstrations, a flea market, entertainment, raffles, dinners, a quilt show and more are all a part of the the 51st annual Dogwood Festival in Perry County this weekend.

The Southern Indiana Draft Horse and Mule Club will present  old-fashioned farm demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday.

At Leopold Memorial Park, look for chicken and pork-chop dinners Sunday. There will also be a flea market and live entertainment. Serving will start at 10 a.m. For more information, call 843-5036.

Switchfoot to headline Holiday World Christian music fest

Switchfoot to headline Holiday World Christian music fest

 

The Grammy Award winning alternative rock band Switchfoot will headline Holiday World’s “Rock the World” Christian Music Fest in August.

Known for their hits Dare You to Move and Meant to Live, Switchfoot was awarded a Grammy in 2011 and has won a total of 11 GMA Dove Awards, including Artist of the Year, over the past decade.

Switchfoot will be joined on the main stage by Dove Award-nominated Kutless, double Grammy Award-winning Audio Adrenaline and Richmond, Indiana’s own Adam Cappa.

No bones about it, Tell City Ghost Hunters helping local animals

No bones about it, Tell City Ghost Hunters helping local animals

The Tell City Ghost Hunters are taking a break from their paranormal searches to help raise money for the Perry County Animal Shelter. 

The event is an opportunity to look for a new furry friend and learn more about the ghost hunting organization. 

Angie Dykes, co-founder of Tell City Ghost Hunters, said the group will be selling hot dogs, chips, bottled water and baked goods. 

So stop by between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and enjoy a hot dog, while looking for a new dog.

Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood Run to benefit local sites

Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood Run to benefit local sites

 

A benefit run/walk to help raise funds  for three area organizations will take place in the woods Abraham Lincoln walked as a boy. 

The Department of Natural Resources, Friends of Lincoln State Park, and Lincoln Amphitheatre will co-host the fourth annual 5K run/walk on Saturday, May 4 at 9:00 a.m. CDT in Lincoln State Park.

Dubbed Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood Run, the 5K run/walk route will start and end at Lincoln Amphitheatre’s parking lot. The route will consist of the park paved roadways.