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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!


American Legion/Krazy Knights Car Show


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The Crawford County Chicken Run Car show has been CANCELED for this year (2008). If further changes happen there will be an update. If you have any questions please contact The American Legion at 812-633-4293.


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 5th to 12th 2008.

phone: 812-365-9393


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

website: Crawford County Tourism Office

phone: 888-846-5397


English Reunion Festival


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The 2008 ENGLISH REUNION FESTIVAL will be held on MAY 28-MAY 31 (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

phone: 812-338-2654


Leavenworth Riverfest

Saturday, July 26th - Held in scenic Old Town Leavenworth, activities include a car show, chicken barbecue, food booths, demonstrations including apple butter making, quilting, painting, loom work, and woodworking, clown demonstrations for the kids, Live music all day. CONTACT: Sara Wilson

  • Festival activities 11:00 am EDT to 7:00 pm
  • Entertainment until 10:00 pm EDT
  • Fireworks at dark

phone: 812-739-2120


Lincoln City Ampitheater


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SPRING CONCERT TO BE HELD AT THE LINCOLN STATE PARK AMPHITHEATER: IN CONCERT: COUNTRY STAR SUSIE BOGGUSS & THE OWENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DATE: MAY 24, 2008 TIME: 8.00 PM TICKETS: $10.00-$15.00-$20.00 CHILDREN 12 & UNDER HALF PRICE

website: Lincoln City Ampitheater


LIVE -IN CONCERT


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"LIVE IN CONCERT" THE 3RD ANNUAL GOSPEL CONCERT WITH "THE McKAMEYS" FROM CLINTON TN. DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2008 WHERE: HILLVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH, TIME: 7:PM TICKET: 10.00 advance 15.00 @door FOR INFORMATION CALL: 1-888-755-2282

phone: 1-812-739-2246


Marengo 4th of July Festival


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A spectacular fireworks display concludes this patriotic celebration! Visitors are also treated to a Little Miss Princess Pageant, parade, antique car show, food booths, bands, Inflatables, gospel sing, games, "Cares" raffle, and a chicken barbecue dinner. Event Date: July 2,3 & 4 2008. Contact: Mona Haverstock

phone: 812-365-2158


Marengo Cave Discovery Day


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MARENGO CAVE WILL BE CELEBRATING THEIR 125th ANNIVERSARY ON SEPTEMBER 6,2008. DISCOVER THE FUN YOURSELF! Come and take our 'Historic Tour" for a historic price of $1.25. Join us for a whole day of special fun-filled activities that all ages will enjoy. Drawings every 30 minutes from 11 am to 5 pm! check our web-site for updates and other special activities the 6th of every month April through August.

website: Marengo Cave Discovery Day

phone: 812-365-2705


Milltown Community Festival


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September 21, 22, 23, 2007 (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 26 & 27,2008


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

phone: 812-739-4254


Southern Indiana Flintknapin and Premitive Art


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2008 Southern Indiana Flintknapin and Primitive Art festival will be held in Old Leavenworth on June 14 & 15 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)

phone: 812-968-4615 812-739-2246