The Annual Crothersville Red White and Blue Festival will be held June 11th-14th, hosted by The Crothersville Festival Board members Christie Schill, Chester Jones, Amy Schleter, and Betty Norris. Located on the Crothersville Community School Grounds, this will be the 49th year saluting Old Glory and honoring our veterans. Indiana’s Most Patriotic Festival will have a variety of food, entertainment, booths, and carnival rides.
Tonight, June 11, from 5-9 p.m., there will be kiddie night presented by Bluegrass Rides. Kicking off the festival, on Thursday, June 12, Jackson Snelling will perform the National Anthem. Jackson will sing on the main stage until 7 p.m. with Redemption Cross to follow from 7-9 p.m.
The festival, Prince and Princess Crowning, will take place on the main stage at 5:30 p.m..
Friday, June 13, Grandma Weddle’s kids will perform at 4:45 followed by Brian Fink from 5-7 p.m. Logan Oaks will take the main stage from 7-8 p.m. with Rusty Bladen closing the Friday night’s festival starting from 8-10 p.m.
On Saturday, June 14, Hamacher Hall will be hosting a breakfast from 8-11 a.m. The Carl Bowman Memorial 5K and mini-walk registration starts at 8 a.m. on the high school track with the mini-walk taking off at 8:45 a.m. and the 5K immediately following. It will be $20 to register at the track. For more information on the 5K and mini-walk, contact Marc Bowman at 812-801-1594 or email mbowman@crothersville.k12.in.us.
The Red, White & Cute Patriotic Baby Contest registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the Tiger Hall. Age categories will be birth–6 months, 7–12 months, 1–2 years, and 3–4 years. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category. For more information, you can contact Amy Schleter on Facebook.
There will be a Car Show at Bard Street Park with registration starting at 10 a.m. For more information on the Car Show, contact Rachelle Baker at 812-569-9162. The Parade will kick off at 1:30 with registration starting at 10:30 a.m. The VFW will be hosting a cakewalk beginning at 11 a.m.
Taking the stage on Saturday from 5-6 p.m. will be Pastor Greg Shuler and Impact Worship. On the House Band will perform from 6-8 p.m. with Six Ways to Sunday to follow from 8-10 p.m.
The annual fireworks show presented by Straight Shooters and Cerro Wire will begin at 10 p.m.