Festivals & Attractions - 2008 Dates

Poehlein Fishing Tourney

First Saturday in May. Team fishing, six fish limit most weight wins, trophy and prizes.

Contact: Greg Poehlein (812) 789-5405
 

  Independence Day Celebration

July 3,4 &5 Community Center, Otwell, Indiana.

Rides, concessions, tractor pull, demo derby, large fireworks display.

Contact: (812) 354-8155

Pike County 4-H Fair

 July  14 - 19 Fairgrounds, Hornaday Park, Petersburg.   Concessions, 4-H projects, entertainment.

Contact: Pike County Extension Office (812) 354-6838

Car Fest

July 12    Downtown Petersburg.  Antique and vintage autos.  Prizes and trophies awarded.  Concessions available.

        Contact:  812-354-9372

Zoar Mosquito Fest

August 1 & 2

Zoar United Methodist picnic grounds. Zoar, Indiana.

Dinner, flea market, games, country store, wiffle ball tourney, quilt and flower show.

Contact: (812) 536-2920 or (812) 354-8155

Catfish Festival

 August 20 - 23 in Hornady Park, Petersburg. Rides, games, food, Little Miss Catfish, Miss Catfish, bingo.

Contact: (812) 354-8155

122 Labor Day Celebration
        August 29 - September 1
        Hornady Park, Petersburg
        Contact: (812) 354-8155

Poehlein Fishing Tourney

Saturday after Labor Day.

Team fishing, six fish limit, most weight wins, trophies and prizes.

Contact: Greg Poehlein (812) 789-5404

Old Time Auto Show

Second weekend in September. Hornady Park, Petersburg.

Contact: (812) 354- 8427 or (812) 354-8155

Echoes Of October

Second Saturday in October.

Over 16 area marching bands compete for points and trophies.

Concession available.

Contact: Pike Central High School (812) 354-8478

Christmas In The Park

Day after Thanksgiving - New Year. Hornady Park, Petersburg.

Park decorated with hundreds of lighted displays.

Contact: Pike County Civitan (812) 354-8155

Christmas Parades

First Saturday in December

        Petersburg and Winslow - Times TBA

Holly Walk

Second Saturday in December. Petersburg.

Carriage rides, carolers, Santas house, food.

Contact: Pike County Chamber of Commerce (812) 354-8155