2008 Parke County Schedule of Events

January
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01/24 |
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Chamber Annual Meeting 6:30 pm Holy Family Hall in Rockville |

February
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02/23 |
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"Legislative Cracker Barrel" session
from 10:30 - Noon at the Parke County 4-H Fairgrounds |
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02/23 - 02/24 |
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Parke County Maple Fair, 4-H Fairgrounds and Sugar Camps |

March
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03/01 - 03/02 |
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Parke County Maple Fair, 4-H Fairgrounds and Sugar Camps |
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03/11 |
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Parke County Chamber Meeting, 10:00 am at the Chamber Office |

October
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10/10 - 10/19 |
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Covered Bridge Festival Location: Parke County |

2007 Parke County Schedule of Events

January
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01/23 |
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Chamber Annual Meeting 6:30 pm Holy Family Hall in Rockville |

February
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02/10 |
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Eagles in Flight Program Location:
Raccoon State Recreation Area |
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02/10 |
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Turkey Run Inn Sweetheart Getaway |
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02/24 - 02/25 |
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Parke County Maple Fair, 4-H Fairgrounds and Sugar Camps |

March
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03/03 |
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Legislative Cracker Barrel Session 10:30 am
Location: 4-H Fairgrounds Extension Meeting Room |
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03/03 - 03/04 |
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Parke County Maple Fair, 4-H Fairgrounds and Sugar Camps |

April
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04/08 |
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Turkey Run Inn Easter Buffet |
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04/13 |
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Mecca Jonah Fish Fry Location: Mecca |
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04/19 |
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Parke County Historical Society Annual
Meeting 6:30pm
Location: St. Joseph's Holy Family Hall |
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04/20 |
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Chamber Networking at Noon
Location: Mario Brother's Restaurant |
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04/21 |
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Earth Day Events Location: Raccoon
State Recreation Area Park Office |
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04/28 |
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Bridgeton Jonah Fish Fry Location:
Bridgeton |
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04/28 - 04/29 |
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Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous
Location: Bridgeton |
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04/28 - 04/29 |
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Mansfield Mushroom Festival Location: Mansfield 8:00am - 5:00pm |

May
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05/01 - 05/31 |
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Covered Bridge Art Association Spring Show
Location: Art Gallery on Town Square in Rockville |
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05/05 |
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Parke County Covered Bridge Bike Tour |
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05/05 |
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Welcome Back / InShape Walk
Location: Raccoon State Recreation Area Chapel Shelter |
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05/12 |
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Boater Safety Class Location:
Raccoon State Recreation Area Park Office |
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05/13 |
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Turkey Run Inn Mother's Day Luncheon |
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05/16 |
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Chamber Board Meeting, 10:30 a.m. Location:  Chamber Office |
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05/19 |
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Main Street Community Yard Sale Location: Rockville |
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05/19 |
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Bridgeton Woodworking & Quilt Show
Location: Bridgeton |

June
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06/01 - 06/03 |
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Rosedale Strawberry Festival
Location: Rosedale |
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06/02 |
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Ribbon cutting at Collom's General Store, 10 a.m.
Location: Bridgeton |
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06/02 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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06/02 |
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Rockville Main Street Cruise In
Location: Rockville |
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06/02 |
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National Trials Day Location: Raccoon
State Recreation Area Chapel Shelter |
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06/02 - 06/03 |
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Bluegrass Festival  Location: Mansfield |
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06/02 |
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Bridgeton Art and Wine Fair
Location: Bridgeton |
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06/06 |
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7th Annual Golf Classic at 11 a.m.
Location: Parke County Golf Course    (Rain Date: June 13th) |
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06/09 |
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Youth Fishing Derby Location:
Raccoon State Recreation Area South Shelter |
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06/09 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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06/09 - 06/10 |
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Billie Creek Village Civil War Days |
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06/09 - 06/10 |
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American Cancer Society
Relay for Life Location: Parke County Fairgrounds |
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06/15 |
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Chamber Networking at Noon
Location: Collom's General Store in Bridgeton |
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06/16 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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06/17 |
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Turkey Run Inn Father's Day Luncheon |
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06/23 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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06/22 - 06/24 |
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Antique Power Club Tractor Drive
Location: Countywide |
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06/30 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |

July
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07/01 - 07/31 |
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Covered Bridge Art Association Show
Location: Art Gallery on Town Square in Rockville |
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07/07 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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07/07 |
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Raccoon Lake Fireworks Location:
Raccoon State Recreation Area |
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07/07 - 07/08 |
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Woodworkers and Whittlers Festival Location: Mansfield |
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07/14 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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07/14 - 07/21 |
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Parke County 4-H Fair Location: Rockville |
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07/21 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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07/21 - 07/22 |
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Time Travelers Location:
Countywide |
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07/28 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |

August
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08/04 |
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Pedal Parade Location: Raccoon
State Recreation Area Campground |
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08/04 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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08/11 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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08/11 - 08/12 |
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Watermelon Festival & Art
Show Location: Mansfield |
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08/15 |
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Grant Feasibility with a Professional
Grant Writer, 7 p.m.
Municipalities and Non-Profits are invited to meet with Shannon McLeod to
review grant proposals.
Location: Parke County Extension Office |
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08/18 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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08/18 |
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Parke County Historical Society Ice Cream Social
and Band Concert, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Parke County Historical Society in Rockville |
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08/25 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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08/28 |
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Parke/Vermillion Entrepreneurs, Inventors, and Investors Alliance,
6:30 p.m.
Location: Wilson Center at Hillsdale |

September
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09/01 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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09/01 |
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Turkey Run Inn Cruise In |
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09/01 - 09/03 |
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Billie Creek Village Steam Harvest Days
Location: Billie Creek Village |
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09/08 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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09/08 |
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InShape Walk Location: Raccoon
State Recreation Area Chapel Shelter |
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09/08 |
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Bridgeton Craft Demonstration Days
Location: Bridgeton |
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09/08 - 09/09 |
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Cornbread Festival Location: Mansfield |
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09/08 - 09/09 |
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Bridgeton Milling Days Location: Bridgeton |
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09/09 |
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National Milling Day Location:
Bridgeton and Mansfield |
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09/14 |
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Mecca Jonah Fish Fry Location:
Mecca |
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09/15 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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09/15 |
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Main Street Motorcycle, Scooter & Bike Show
Location: Rockville Town Square
- Cancelled |
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09/18 |
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Health & Wellness @ Rockville Public Library,
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Dale Cooper will focus on diabetes and address questions concerning
any chronic disease
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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09/22 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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09/22 |
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National Hunting and Fishing Day
Location: Raccoon State Recreation Area Archery Range |
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09/29 |
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Rockville Public Library Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville Call 765-569-5544 for information |
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09/29 |
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2007 TOX Away Event, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Parke County Fairgrounds, US 41 North
Call 800-211-2750 for information |

October
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Weekends |
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The Maize at
Hobsons’ Farm
Hours: Fri 6 pm - 10 pm Sat Noon - 10 pm Sun Noon - 6pm
Location: Rockville, IN |
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10/6 |
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"3 Finger Mordeci Brown"
book signing by Scott Brown Location: Parke County Historical Museum |
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10/11 |
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Ribbon cutting at Bubble Gum Bed &
Breakfast, 11 a.m.
Location: Rockville |
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10/12 - 10/21 |
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Covered Bridge Festival Location: Parke County |
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10/13 - 10/14 |
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Parke Players at the Ritz Location: Ritz Theatre |
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10/26 - 10/28 |
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Halloween Camping Weekend Location:
Raccoon State Recreation Area |
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10/27 |
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Turkey Run Inn Halloween Costume Party |
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10/27 - 10/28 |
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Halloween Fright Nights Location: Billie Creek Village |

November
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11/16 |
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Hunter Chili Supper Location:
Raccoon State Recreation Area Park Office |
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11/22 |
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Turkey Run Inn Thanksgiving Buffet |
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11/23 - 11/25 |
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Mansfield Village Old Fashioned Christmas Location: Mansfield |
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11/24 - 11/25 |
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Bridgeton Country Christmas: Bridgeton |
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11/30 |
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Christmas in Parke County Location: Parke County
For more information visit the Covered Bridge Christmas
In Parke County link. |

December
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12/01 |
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Covered Bridge Art Association Home Tour
Location: Art Gallery on Town Square in Rockville |
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12/01 - 12/31 |
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Covered Bridge Art Association Christmas
Show Location: Art Gallery on Town Square in
Rockville |
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12/01 - 12/02 |
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Christmas in Parke County Location: Parke County
For more information visit the Covered Bridge Christmas
In Parke County link. |
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12/01 - 12/02 |
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Turkey Run Inn Tree Trimming |
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12/08 |
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Pictures with Santa Location:
Raccoon State Recreation Area Park Office |
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12/08 |
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Turkey Run Inn a Visit with Santa |
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12/24 |
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Turkey Run Inn Christmas Eve Buffet |
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12/25 |
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Turkey Run Inn Christmas Buffet |
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12/31 |
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Turkey Run Inn New Year's Eve |

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