© Copyright 2004 Ripley County Chamber of Commerce
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The last events were the and . Thanks to all
who participated!
Our next event will be highlighted in yellow. We hope you can come!
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September, 2008 |
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One More Bluegrass Show
Sunday, September 7
Join the Milan American Legion Post 235, Hwy 350, for their annual show from 11am-4:30. Blue and Lonesome, Rural Route 2, Born Again Band, Wildwood Valley Boys with Aubrey Holt, The Grascals. Bring your lawn chairs. Advance tickets $20, gate $25. Call 812-654-2849. |
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Napoleon Living History Days
Sat. Sept. 6-Sun. Sept. 7
Take a trip back in time by taking a carriage ride, walking thru a civil war encampment, and more.
SATURDAY:
10 Encampment open
10:30 Tour of 1836 Central House
11 Period Fashion Show
12 UGRR Story Teller
Carriage Rides
1 Central House tours and exhibits
1:30 Reenactment skirmish
2:15 UGRR Story Teller
3 High Tea
4 Dance instruction
4:30 Grubstake MacGregor
8 Fancy Period Dress Ball
SUNDAY:
10 Encampment opne
11 Tour of Central House
12 Carriage Rides
Tour of Central House
12:30 President Lincoln Presentation
1:30 Period Fashion Show
Reenactment Skirmish
2:30 President Lincoln Presentation
3:30 Grubstake MacGregor
5 Event closes
For more information, contact Pat Hicks at (812) 852-4818 or Carl Moore at (812) 689-4328 or jmcemoore@verizon.net. |
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Ripley County Humane Society Open House
Sunday, September 14
Visit the R. C. Humane Society Open House to see their new building from 11 am to 3 pm. Bring a donation and receive a free lunch. Donations needed: kitty litter, paper towels, bleach, towels, new or gently used blankets, canned dog or cat food, laundry/dish soap, cleaning supplies, or monetary donations welcome! Contact Sandy Liming 812-689-3728. |
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ATV Poker Run
Saturday, September 20
Join other ATVs and Side by Sides for a run, proceeds to Youth Sports traveling Team. Sign up 10am, start 1pm, $25 machine, $10 per rider, first 125 machines. Contact Wayne Wall 812-689-5139 between 6-9pm |
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National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association's National Championship Shoot
Sat. Sept. 13-Sun. Sept 21
Muzzle loading rifle competition, pre-1840's camps, rifle items, leather, beads, and clothes, rifle museum in Friendship, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission charge. For more information, contact Terri Trowbridge at (812) 667-5131 or www.nmlra.org. |
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Friendship Flea Markets
Sat. Sept 13-Sun. Sept. 21
Flea markets with booths of every variety located all along the Friendship Valley. Hours vary. For more information, contact Tom Kerr (812) 667-5645
/www.friendshipfleamarket.com or Gary Stutler at Old Mill Flea Market (812) 667-5322 |
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Versailles Pumpkin Show
Wed. Sept. 24-Sat. Sept. 27
Rides with a parade on Saturday, art show, contests, food, live music, and more. Wed.-Fri. 5-10 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Versailles Courthouse Square. For more information, contact Jerry Gilpin at(812) 689-6188. |
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Batesville Apple Festival
Sat. Sept. 27-Sun. Sept 28
Celebrate the apple season with entertainment , arts and crafts vendors, games and everything apples at Liberty Park in Batesville, Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
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11-4 Interactive Pioneer Living Exhibit
11-8 Beer Garden
11-1 Chalk on the Walk Sidewalk Art Contest
12-1 Gymnastics Demonstration
1-2 Apple Fest Pageant
2:30 Puppet Show
7:30 Magic Show (Bts H.S. Gym)
6-8 Roast Beef Supper & Music by The Tides
SUN:
11-4 Pioneer Exhibit
12-1 Gymnastics Demonstrated
12-4 Beer Garden
1-2 Live Music by Eureka Band
3:30 Raffle Drawing
For more information, contact Jay Reichmuth at (812) 934-3201. |
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Vogt Farm Pumpkin Festival
Sat. Sept. 27-Sun. Sept. 28
Take a horse drawn trolley ride to the pumpkin patch and pick your pumpkin. Lots to do for kids and the whole family: petting zoo, pony rides, corn maze, play land, paddleboat rides, crafts, food, and more. Festival goes for 3 weekends beginning Sept. 27th. For more information, call (812) 934-4627. |
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October, 2008 |
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Vogt Farm Pumpkin Festival
Sat. Oct. 4-Sun. Oct 5
Take a horse-drawn trolley ride to the pumpkin patch and pick your pumpkin. Lots to do for the kids and the whole family: petting zoo, pony rides, corn maze, play land, paddleboat rides, crafts, food, and more. For more information, call (812) 934-4627 |
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Versailles State Park 20th Annual Bluegrass Festival
Sat. Oct. 4-Sun. Oct. 5
More than 10 regional bluegrass bands to enjoy for two days! Relax to the live music, hike trails, or go boating as the music floats through the hills. Food available. Sat. 10-6 p.m. and Sun. 10-4 p.m. $5 both days! For more information contact Ripley County Tourism at (812) 689-7431. |
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Osgood Fall Festival
Fri. Oct. 10 & Sat. Oct. 11
Join the Osgood Merchants in celebrating fall at the Second Annual Osgood Fall Festival, with a variety of activities, including live music. Vendors wanted, call Henrietta Lay 689-6828. |
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Milan Tractor Show/Flea Market
Sat. Oct. 11
Tractor show and flea market from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Milan Community Park. No admission charge, free set ups. For more information, contact John Ingram at (812) 654-3407. |
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Vogt Farm Pumpkin Festival
Sat. Oct. 11-Sun. Oct. 12
Take a horse-drawn trolley ride to the pumpkin patch and pick your pumpkin. Lots to do for the kids and the whole family: petting zoo, pony rides, corn maze, play land, paddleboat rides, crafts, food, and more. For more information, call (812)934-4627. |
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Ertel Cellar's 2nd Annual Wine Festival
Sat. Oct. 11-Sun. Oct. 12
There will be wine tasting, live music, food, childrens activities, arts & crafts, and more from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call Ertel Cellar's Winery at (812) 933-1500. |
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November, 2008 |
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Holiday Bazaar
Sun. Nov. 2
Theta Nu Chapter, Batesville's Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Holiday Bazaar to be held at the Batesville Primary School, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No admission charge. For more information, contact Jan Prickel at (812) 933-0151. |
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Tri Kappa Arts & Crafts Bazaar
Sat. Nov. 8
School full of arts and crafts, photos with Santa Claus, breakfast and lunch at South Ripley Elementary School in Versailles, 9a.m.-3 p.m. No admission charge. For more information, contact Kathleen French at (812) 689-6348. |
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Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade
Sat. Nov. 22
Live entertainment and craft booths will take place at the Village Green from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with a parade at 1 p.m., Santa will be downtown until 3 p.m. For more information, contact Melissa Tucker at (812) 934-3101. |
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Milan Craft Fair
Sat. Nov. 22
Crafts and art from around the region. No admission charge at the Milan High School Gym from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call (812) 654-3096.
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December, 2008 |
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Christmas Wonderland
Sat. Dec. 6-Sun. Dec. 7
Santa, free carriage rides, bake sales, lights and a live nativity at the Ripley County Fairgrounds in Osgood from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. For more information, contact Julie Brancamp at (812) 689-6535 or go to www.ripleycounty.com/parks |
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St. Anthony's Live Nativity
Fri. Dec. 12-Sat. Dec. 13
There will be a live nativity at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Morris from 4-9 p.m. Come out and enjoy singing groups and choirs each night. For further information, contact St. Anthony Church at (812) 934-6218. |
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