Indiana’s most patriotic festival will make its return this week!
The 46th annual Crothersville Red, White and Blue Festival is scheduled for June 10-12. It is from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.
The festival is a time to gather to celebrate patriotism and Old Glory while honoring Veterans. The festival has been going on each year since 1976 as a way to celebrate the nation’s bicentennial.
Here’s a look at what you can expect at the festival this year. It’s geared up to be a great one!
Schedule
| Thursday, June 10 | Friday, June 11 | Saturday, June 12 | |
| 5 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies | 5 p.m. – Country Kickers | 9 a.m. – Fireman’s Waterball | 4 p.m. – Pet and Bike Parade, Baby Contest |
| 5:30 p.m. – Prince and Princess crowning | 6 p.m. – Steve Deweese | 10 a.m. – Car Show | 4:30 p.m. – Baby Contest winners |
| 6 p.m. Mrs. Weddle presents “Little Turtle” | 7 p.m. – The Dallas Cole Band, Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides | 11 a.m. – Pedal Tractor Pull | 5 p.m. – Colt Wienhorst |
| 6:30 p.m. – Fishers of Men | 8 p.m. Mixed Media | 11:30 a.m. – Annie Oakley Sideshow | 6 p.m. – Double XL |
| 8 p.m. – Mary’s Dad Band | 9 p.m. – On the House Band | 12:30 p.m. – Stars and Stripes Cloggers | 7 p.m. – Jackson Snelling |
| 1:30 p.m. – Parade | 8 p.m. – Dusty Road’s Band | ||
| 3 p.m. – Wild West Reenactment | 9 p.m. – Brian Fink | ||
| 10 p.m. – Fireworks |
Food Vendors
| Bevers & Ellison’s Concessions | A&S Jerky |
| Big Daddy Rabbits | Fargo Foods |
| Vance Concessions | Sonny Concessions |
| Classic Cones | Homemade Ice Cream |
| Rolling Pig Pin Bakery | 6 Scoops Ice Cream |
| Tropical Sno | Noon Lions |
Craft Vendors
| All American Entertainment | Knotty Handicrafters | Plain & Simple Enterprises | Beards Metal Art |
| Knight Décor Design | Ellen Shelton & Bobby Wilson | Modern Mama Tees | Mer’s Cozy Creations |
| Everyday Waterproofing | A&A Artistic Design | Mary Joyce Thomas | Blessed Farms |
| Crothersville Athletic Department | Midwest Trading Goods | Pour Sister Ceramics | Bobbie Jean’s Unique Bling |
| WNT Creations | Burnett’s Creations | Al Allen | Kristy’s Creations |
| PhotoTBerry | Kyle McIntosh Face Painting | Paparazzi | Color Street |
| State Farm Insurance | DoTerea Essential Oils | Pure Romance | Pink Zebra |
| Tupperware | Boy Scouts | Majestik CBD | Hempin’ LLC |
Children’s rides
| Mindwinder | Playport |
| Inflatables | Musical Chair Swings |
| Whirley Bird | Bungee Jump |
| Rockwall | Shockwave |
| Tubs of Fun | Mechanical Bull |
| Carousel |
Other information
- Youth basketball tournament at Crothersville High School Gymnasiums on June 11 and 12, call John Riley at 812-528-0610.
- Antique Tractor show will be near the main stage.
- Connect with the festival on its Facebook page.