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July 2019
Ripley County 4-H Fair
Farm animals, 4-H exhibits, rides, commercial vendors and grandstand events at the Ripley County Fairgrounds Contact Ripley County Extension Office, 812-689-6511 or extension.purdue.edu/Ripley. 2019 Fair Week Events
Find out more »Indiana Wine Trail Artisan Weekend
Enjoy wine tasting and at least two featured local crafts or Artisans at each of the seven Wineries along the SE Indiana Wine Trail. Call 800-559-2956, indianawinetrail.com. The seven wineries on the trail are: Ertel Cellars Winery – Batesville Holtkamp Winery – New Alsace Stream Cliff Farm Winery – Commiskey Lanthier Winery – Madison Madison Vineyards Estate Winery – Madison Thomas Family Winery – Madison The Ridge Winery – Vevay
Find out more »A Taste of Versailles – Legionfest
The Versailles American Legion Post #173 will be sponsoring their THIRD Legionfest - Stop by the many LEGIONFEST grills for a Taste Of: Shrimp*Ribs* Sausage*Brisket*Chicken*, and Oh, So Much More!! Tickets available to use at any of the many food booths. On Water St, next to the Legion. “A Taste of Versailles” on Saturday, July 27 from 11am to 5 pm
Find out more »Stargazing at Versailles State Park
Take a break from TV – come out and enjoy the night sky with your family. Take this opportunity to view the stars through a powerful telescope. See the night sky like you've never seen it before! Park adm. fee. Versailles State Park 812-689-6424, www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2963.htm
Find out more »August 2019
8th Annual Batesville Bash
The Batesville Bash Shop fresh produce at the Farmer’s Market, visit the Vendor Village, compete in contests, Fastest Kid in Town (Velo in the Ville), Chamber Cruise-In, Local food, drinks. Don’t miss this annual tradition! Join us for a fun day of food, contests, cars, inflatables, shopping, music and more! No adm. chg. Andrea Wade 812-933-6100 or 812-933-6116. www.batesvillein.com
Find out more »Vélo in the Ville
August 3, 8 am With four bike route options, there is something for everyone. Choose from a 6-mile (family friendly), a 22-mile, and a 62-mile rigorous ride. All routes start in downtown Batesville on E Pearl and take you on breathtaking country views of Southeast IN with a light lunch served at the end of your ride. Reg 8am, Tours 9am. Reg fee. Liz Kellerman or Gwen Reverman at 812-934-5090. www.mmhealth.org
Find out more »Annual Butterfly Count at Big Oaks NWR
VOLUNTEER FOR THE ANNUAL BUTTERFLY COUNT AT BIG OAKS NWR August 3, 2019 Great Spangled Fritillaries, Spicebush Swallowtails, and Silver Spotted Skippers! These are just a few of the many species of butterfly you’re sure to encounter when you come to Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge for the annual butterfly count. At least 40 species of butterflies have been spotted during the survey in each of the previous counts. Those attending should meet at the refuge office on the morning…
Find out more »Xterra DINO Triathlon and 5-mile trail run
XTERRA DINO Triathlon Swim, mountain bike, & trail run in beautiful Versailles State Park. Mountain bike and helmet required. Check-in/Registration at race site Aug 3, 6-8 am. Triathalon starts Aug 4 at 9 am. Reg chg. Brian Holzhausen (317) 336-7553, dinoseries.com. Save Save
Find out more »FGA Salsa Competition
The Food & Growers Association is asking you to be the judge of this years Salsa Competition (the food, NOT the dance) Saturday, August 3rd, 6pm to 8pm
Find out more »DINO Mountain Bike Series
The DINO Mountain Bike Series heads southeast to Versailles State Park, one of Indiana’s top mountain bike destinations. The park also offers camping, a swimming pool, a lake, hiking trails, and more. Reg. chg. Gate fee. Brian Holzhausen (317) 336-7553, or dinoseries.com.
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