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The last events were the Ripley County Chamber Night Out/Fireworks and F.A.R.M. Club Antique Tractor Show. Thanks to all
who participated!
Our next event will be highlighted in yellow. We hope you can come!
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July, 2008 |
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Legion Day 4th of July Celebration
Fri. July 4
A variety of activities beginning at noon in Liberty Park, Batesville. For more information, contact Edward Hoegeman at (812) 934-3560. |
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Milan 4th of July Celebration
Fri. July 4
Lions Club parade will be at 11 a.m., other events ending with fireworks. Events will take place on Main Street. For more information, contact Gene Pitts at (812) 654-2267. |
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Versailles State Park Fireworks Celebration
Sat. July 5
Fireworks will start around 9 p.m. at the Versailles State Park. For more information, call (812) 689-6424. |
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Morris Firemen's Festival
Come out and enjoy the festivities provided by the Morris Firemen. Games, a raffle, and dinner. Events are from 2-8 p.m. Dinner is from 4-8 p.m. For more information, contact Dave Higham at (812) 934-3995. |
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Batesville Summerfest
Fri. July 11-Sat. July 12
Entertainment for the Summerfest includes the Battle of the Bands to be held Fri., with carriage rides, children's games and a Classic Car Cruise set for Sat. in downtown Batesville. Lunch is 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m./Dinner 5-8 p.m. For more information, contact Melissa Tucker at (812) 934-3101. |
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5th Annual Hoosier Open
Fri. July 11-Sun. July 13
The Indiana Chapter of the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association for the first time will have their show in Osgood at the Ripley County Fairgrounds. This horse show is open to all flat shod open gaited breeds. Fri. night gaming classes 6 p.m., Sat. show starts at 9 a.m., with Sun. kids' show starting at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Jason or Christi Volz at (812) 689-7130 or go to www.gaitedrockies@yahoo.com. |
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Laura Shurts: Shifting into a New/Old Way of Being
Saturday, July 19
Laura Shurts is a hypnotherapist from Dayton and is on the Council of TMTC. She authored the book "From Chaos to Peace: Transforming Your Life in 5 minutes or less", which teaches people how to rewire their brain and mind and go from victom to Victor! This event will be held at the Turquoise Marble Teaching Center in Batesville from 7-10 p.m. For more information, contact Mary at (812) 933-0067 or turquoisemarble@gmail.com |
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Friendship 5th Annual Hog Roast Dinner
Saturday, July 19
Join the Friendship Village Association for their annual Hog Roast from 4pm to 6:30pm at the Old Mill Campground in downtown Friendship. Free will donation. Pie Baking Contest, Kids Tractor Pull, Antique Tractor Display, live music, flea market. For more information contact Scott Stutler at 812-667-4941. |
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National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association Youth Shoot
Sat. July 19-Sun. July 20
Youth and families invited. Firearms safety and shooting, Tomahawk throwing, bow and target shooting, and more in Friendship. Admission charge. Register with Scott Mings by going to www.nmlrayouth@seidata.com or call (317) 263-0801. |
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Ripley County 4-H Fair
Sat. July 19-Sat. July 26
Animals, antique tractors, booths, rides, and grandstand events to take place at the Ripley County Fairgrounds in Osgood. Admission charge. For more information, contact the RIpley County Extension Office at (812) 689-6511. |
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Cinderella
Fri. July 25-Sat. July 26
Rural Alliance for the Arts and Prairie Fire Children's Theatre will present Cinderella at the Batesville High School Auditorium on Fri. at 7 p.m. and Sat. at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5-$10. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Joan Kuhlman at (812) 933-0355. |
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August, 2008 |
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54th Annual Batesville Volunteer Firemen's Festival
Sat. Aug. 9
Help the firemen celebrate with their parade at 1 p.m. to Liberty Park; dinner 2-9 p.m.; beer garden 2-midnight; and country store, annual raffle, live entertainment and kids' activities throughout the day. Fireworks at dark. For more information, contact Todd Schutte at (812) 934-2230. |
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Community Yard Sale
Saturday, August 9 8am-4pm
Time to shop! The Ripley County Department of Parks and Recreation in Osgood is sponsoring a Community Yard Sale at the Fairgrounds. Booth space $20 by Friday, July 18. Contact Julie Brancamp 812-689-6535. |
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Pam Hunter: On the Way to 2012
Saturday, Aug. 9
A longtime resident and native of Franklin County, Pam has been deeply studying about and preparing for the earth transtions leadiing to 2012 within the framework of the Mayan Calendar evolution. Guided by the wisdom of Wolf and Hawk, this soon-to-be retired kindergarten teacher can bring complex concepts down to earth for better understanding. This event will be held from 1-5 p.m. at the Turquoise Marble Teaching Center in Batesville. There will be an optional potluck afterwards for those who wish to bring a dish to share. For more information, contact Mary at (812) 933-0067 or turquoisemarble@gmail.com. |
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Indian Lakes Carnival Days
Fri. Aug. 22-Sat. Aug. 23
Family-oriented Mardi Gras-themed carnival with rides and games, live music, food, and a variety of other activities. Indian Lakes near Batesville will be open to the public from noon-10 p.m., rides 5 p.m.-10 p.m. For more information, contact David Plank at (812) 934-4746. |
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Sunman Wine & Fireworks Festival
Fri. Aug. 29-Sat. Aug. 30
Family fun, wine tasting, meals, games, and other entertainment. Sat. parade at 11 a.m., followed by the Sunman Idol Contest Finale and Kid's Talent Show. Begins Fri. 5p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., fireworks 10 p.m. For more information, contact Sandy Gorman at (812) 623-4189. |
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September, 2008 |
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Attuning to the Mayan Calendar
Saturday, Sept. 6
Mary Meyer has been delving into the Mayan Calendar according to various perspectives for about nine years. Her daily practice of the Calendar includes creating collage and phrases for the energy of the day which weave themselves into poetry. She is a Massage & Energy Therapist, she also co-designed, built and lives in an off-grid strawbale house with her husband, Richard Cartwright, outside of Oldenburg. This event will be from 1-5 p.m. at the Turquoise Marble Teaching Center in Batesville. An optional potluck will be held afterwards for those who wish to bring a dish to share. For more information, contact Mary at (812) 933-0067 or turquoisenmarble@gmail.com |
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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, watching a period fashion show or a President Lincoln impersonator. There will also be Underground Railroad tours and live history narrations, period ballroom dance & instruction, tours of the 1836 Central House & Antique Doll exhibits, period crafts and skills including quilting, candle making, etc. along with great food, vendors, and music. 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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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.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. 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. 10-8 p.m. and Sun. 10-4 p.m. Admission charge. For more information contact Ripley County Tourism at (812) 689-7431. |
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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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