© Copyright 2004 Ripley County Chamber of Commerce
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Thanks to all who participated in these events!
Our next event is highlighted in yellow. We hope you can come!
For more information contact the Ripley County Tourism Bureau.
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July, 2010 |
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Civil War Encampment
Sat, July 31 10am-2pm
Indian Lakes Preserve between Batesville and Sunman on SR 46 is having a Civil War Encampment with Cannons, show and tell, Civil War Gun Display, and Cooking Demonstrations.Open to the public. Contact: Indian Lake Preserve (812)934-5496. |
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“Alice in Wonderland”
Fri-Sat, July 30-31
The Rural Alliance for the Arts will present “Alice in Wonderland “ at the Batesville High School Auditorium. Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. Tickets $8 and $5. Contact Janicee Miller (812) 934-5922. |
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Batesville Community Art Show
Thru June & July
In conjunction with the Batesville Music & Arts Festival, The Rural Alliance for the Arts sponsors a Community Art Show. Entries are on display throughout June & July at The Hanson Center & downtown businesses. Adm. chg. Contact Domenica Cohen (812) 933-1540. |
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August, 2010 |
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Farmers Market Festival
Sat, Aug. 21
Come enjoy breakfast and special events during the Batesville Farmers Market. Contact Patty Reding (812) 663-9546. |
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After Hours Concert
Sat, Aug. 28
A performance to be announced for another After Hours Concert starting at 7 pm. No adm. chg. Contact Batesville Memorial Public Library (812) 934-4706. |
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Napoleon Living History Days
Sat-Sun, Aug. 28-29
Reenactments, historic artisans, historic story tellers, antique booths. Contact Jane Link (812) 623-4737. |
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September, 2010 |
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Sunman Wine & Fireworks Festival
Sat, Sept. 4
Family fun, wine tasting, meals, games, and other entertainment. Saturday parade followed by the Sunman Idol Contest Finale and Kid’s Talent Show, ends with fireworks. No adm. chg. Contact Town of Sunman (812) 623-2066. |
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24 Hours of DINO
Sat, Sept. 11
24 Hours of DINO to be held at Versailles State Park. Mountain bikes relay and solo race for 6, 12 or 24 hour division. Reg. chg. Contact Brian Holzhausen (317) 336-7553. |
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Lil’ Charlie’s Oktoberfest
Sat, Sept. 11
Bratwurst eating and homebrew contests, food, Lil’s Charlie’s micro-brew beers, music and comedian starting at 5:00 p.m. in Batesville. (812) 934-6392. |
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National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s National Championship Shoot
Sat-Sun, Sept. 11-19
Muzzle loading rifle competition, pre-1840's camps, rifle items, leather, beads, and clothes, rifle museum in Friendship. Adm. chg. Contact NMLRA (812) 667-5131. |
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Friendship Flea Markets
Sat-Mon, Sept. 11-20
Flea markets with booths of every variety located all along the Friendship Valley. Tom Kerr (812) 667-5645 or for new, limited indoor space contact Gary Stutler (812) 667-5322. |
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Versailles Pumpkin Show
Wed-Sat, Sept. 22-25
Rides, Saturday parade, art show, contests, food, live music, and more on the Versailles Courthouse Square. No adm. chg. Jerry Gilpin (812) 689-6188. |
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After Hours Concert
Sat, Sept. 25
A performance to be announced for another After Hours Concert starting at 7 pm. No adm. chg. Contact Batesville Memorial Public Library (812) 934-4706. |
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Annual Kiwanis Apple Festival
Sat-Sun, Sept. 25-26
Celebrate the apple season with entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, games and everything apples at Liberty Park in Batesville. No adm. chg. Contact Jay Reichmuth (812) 934-3201. |
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October, 2010 |
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After Hours Concert
Sat, Oct. 2
Enjoy the Lost Mill String Band with their unique “American Roots” string band music of our great Appalachian mountain culture at Batesville Memorial Public Library. 7p.m. No adm. chg. Contact BMPL (812) 934-4706. |
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Versailles State Park Annual Bluegrass Festival
Sat-Sun, Oct. 2-3
More than 10 regional bluegrass bands to enjoy for two days! Relax along the Versailles Lake as the live music entertains and energizes you, only $5 + gate fee for each day of great music! Food available. Contact Ripley County Tourism Bureau (812) 689-7431. |
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Milan Tractor Show/Flea Market
Sat, Oct. 9
Tractor show and flea market at the Milan Community Park with free set ups. No adm. chg. Contact John Ingram (812) 654-3407. |
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Ertel Cellars 3rd Annual Wine Festival
Sat-Sun, Oct. 9-10
Wine tasting, live music, food, children’s activities, arts and crafts and more just off of SR129 south of Batesville. No adm. chg. Contact Ertel Cellars Winery (812) 933-1500. |
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Vogt Farm Pumpkin Festival
Sat-Sun, Sept. 25-26, Oct. 2-3, 9-10
Horse-drawn trolley rides to the pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pony rides, corn maze, paddleboat rides and more just south of Batesville on SR129. No adm. chg. Contact Jerry Vogt (812) 934-4627. |
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Tri-State Saddle Club Turkey Show
Sat, Oct. 16
The Tri-State Saddle Club will host a one day fun show in Osgood at the Ripley Co. Fairgrounds Open to all breeds. Concession available. Meat and prizes will be awarded to placing participants. No adm. chg., Reg. chg. Jason or Christi Volz (812) 689-7130. |
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Halloween Party (21 & over)
Sat, Oct. 30
Halloween Party (none under 21), with live band at the Walhill Farm's Party Barn. Call Walhill Farm (812)934-2600. |
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Osgood Farmers Market
Sat, June thru Oct., 8 a.m.-12 (Noon)
Wed, July thru Sept., 2:30p.m.-5:30 p.m.
305 N. Buckeye St., contact Arlene Knudson (812) 689-4718. |
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Batesville Farmers Market
Sat, May thru Oct.
8 a.m. - 12 (Noon), Downtown Batesville, contact Patty Reding (812) 663-9546.
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Children's Halloween Party
Sun, Oct. 31
Children's Halloween Party, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Walhill Farm's Party Barn. No adm. chg. Call Walhill Farm (812)934-2600. |
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November, 2010 |
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38th Annual Holiday Bazaar
Sun, Nov. 7
Theta Nu Chapter, Batesville’s Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Holiday Bazaar at the Batesville Primary School10a.m. to 3p.m. No adm. chg. Contact Lou Voegele (812) 934-3394, (812) 212-1138. |
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Tri Kappa Arts & Crafts Bazaar
Sat, Nov. 13
School full of arts and crafts, photos with Santa Claus, breakfast, lunch at the South Ripley Elementary School in Versailles. No adm. chg. Contact Brenda Armbrecht (812) 689-5732. |
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Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade
Sat, Nov. 20
Parade, live entertainment, craft booths, and Santa at the Batesville Village Green. No adm. chg. Contact Melissa Tucker (812) 934-3101. |
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Milan Craft Fair
Sat, Nov. 20
Crafts and art from around the region at the Milan High School Gym from 10am to 3 pm. No adm. chg. Contact Milan High School (812) 654-3096. |
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Battle of the Bands
Wed, Nov. 24
Battle of the Bands at the Walhill Farm's Party Barn. Call Walhill Farm (812)934-2600. |
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Mixed Martial Arts Cage Fighting
Sat, Nov. 27
Mixed martial arts cage fighting at the Walhill Farm's Party Barn. Call Walhill Farm (812)934-2600. |
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December, 2010 |
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Friendship Village Christmas Walk
Fri-Sat, Dec. 3-4
Santa, bonfire, bake sales, music, lights, and street vendors starting at 6pm. Call All Things Friendship (812) 667-2573. |
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Ripley County Annual “Christmas Walk”
Sat-Sun, Dec. 4-5
Santa, free carriage rides, bake sales, lights, and a live nativity at the Ripley County Fairgrounds in Osgood. No adm. chg. Contact Julie Brancamp (812) 689-6535. |
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St. Anthony’s Live Nativity
Fri-Sat, Dec. 10-11
Live nativity, groups singing, choirs each night, and live animals at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Morris. 4pm to 9pm No adm. chg. Contact St. Anthony’s Church (812) 934-6218. |
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Winter Wonderland at Walhill
Sun, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26
Winter Wonderland at Walhill - Hay rides with Santa and Walhill's snow making machine for snow games. 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Watch Sunday football here. Call Walhill Farm (812)934-2600. |
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New Year's Eve Bash
Fri, Dec. 31
New Year's Eve Bash at Walhill Farm. Call Walhill Farm (812)934-2600. |
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