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Looking for something different to do? Attend one of our picture perfect festivals and learn about Crawford County’s culture and history.
Tap your foot to some lively tunes at the Blue River Music Fest. Discover how our early settlers lived at Old Eckerty Days. Watch old-time muzzleloaders show off their skills at the Leavenworth Riverfest.
Our local festivities include great food, family fun, fireworks, antique car shows, arts & crafts, gospel sings, horse pulls, rodeos, parades, and so much more!


Crawford County 4-H Fair

Visit in July and attend the county fair at our brand new fairgrounds! A wide variety of 4-H projects are on display each day. Enjoy Flatdrags, Horse pull, Demo Derby, HotRod tractor pull and midway rides, and lots of good food! Different activities are available each evening. Event Date: July 11th to 19th 2009. Contact: 4H Extension office 812-338-2352

Phone812-365-9393


Crawford County Tourism Office

Feel free to contact us with any questions or stop by the office our Summer hours are Tues-Fri 10am-5pm. Saturday 9am-2pm Winter hours are Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm (Dec-Mar)

Website Crawford County Tourism Office

Phone888-846-5397


English Reunion Festival


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The 2009 ENGLISH REUNION FESTIVAL will be held on June 3rd-June 6th (wed-Saturday) in Old English. There will be a PARADE, MINI TRACTOR PULL,HORSE PULL, QUEEN CONTEST, BANDS, MUSIC, BABY CONTEST, AND LOCAL VETERANS. CONTACTS: Kenny Sturgeon and Wayne Carothers

Phone812-267-7435


Leavenworth Riverfest

Leavenworth Riverfest (in old town) will be held Saturday July 25th, 10 am to 6 pm. RiverRevival 10 am, C.A.R.E.S. Talent Show at 12 noon. Food booths, Chicken Barbeque, demonstrations,wood carving & painting, crafts for kids. Mary Kay makeovers, carnival rides. Booths include artisan made: jewelry, candles, soaps, hand painted slates, glass, & ornaments. Contact: Meredith Sarles

Phone812-739-2496


LincolnAmphitheatre.com


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World Premiere: 2009 the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Lincoln Amphitheatre is proud to be part of this celebration with the world premiere of our new play, LINCOLN. Visit our web-site for more information on this special event. Premiere season begins June 12 and ends August 15. Contact: Laura Barker: 1-800-264-4223

Website LincolnAmphitheatre.com


LIVE -IN CONCERT


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"LIVE IN CONCERT" THE 4th ANNUAL GOSPEL CONCERT WITH "THE McKAMEYS" FROM CLINTON TN. DATE: NOVEMBER 13, 2009 WHERE: HILLVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH, TIME: 7:PM TICKET: 10.00 advance 15.00 @door FOR INFORMATION CALL: 1-888-755-2282

Phone1-812-739-2246


Marengo 4th of July Festival


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The festival will include A Miss Jr & Senior Pageant, parade, antique car show, food booths, A chicken barbecue dinner, Inflatables, gospel sing, bands,(including Linda Smith band), games, magic show. A spectacular fireworks display concludes this patriotic celebration! Event Date: July 2,3 & 4 2009. Contact: Mona Haverstock

Phone812-365-2158


Milltown Community Festival


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September 25,26,27 2009 (Friday-Sunday) Held in Milltown, this fall music festival features live performances by the the area's best musicians. Stroll along Blue River, dine at the Blue River Cafe, and tap your feet to some lively Southern Indiana music! Contact: milltowncommunityassociation@yahoo.com


Old Eckerty Days

This unique festival takes place each year the last Friday & Saturday in September in the Old Town of Eckerty. It features arts & crafts, a parade, a pie eating contest, and various old-time demonstrations. Fun for the entire family! Event Date: September 25 & 26,2009


Sorghum Festival

This annual fall event showcases the outstanding work of our local artists and craftsmen. Live demonstrations, food booths, and lots of entertainment are also included. And don't forget our delicious homemade sorghum. It can't be bought in any store! Fun for the entire family! The Festival is held on the 3rd Saturday of October at the CRAWFORD COUNTY JR. SR. HIGH SCHOOL. Event Date: October 18,2008

Phone812-739-4254


Southern Indiana Flintknapin and Premitive Art


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2003 Southern Indiana Flintknapin and Primitive Art festival will be held in Old Leavenworth on June 13 & 14 from 9am to 7pm. Learn the art of making stone tools just like the Indians did thousands of years ago. Morder Arrow heads for sale on spot. Rocks and minerals, Native American crafts. This is a yearly event. contact: Eric Morris@ (ericsrocks.com)

Phone812-968-4615 812-739-2246