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Upcoming Events in Ripley County

Batesville Farmers Market 5/1/2010
thru 10/31/2010
Sat, May thru Oct.
8 a.m. - 12 (Noon), Downtown Batesville, contact Patty Reding (812) 663-9546.
Osgood Farmers Market 6/1/2010
thru 10/31/2010
Sat, June thru Oct., 8 a.m.-12 (Noon)
Wed, July thru Sept., 2:30p.m.-5:30 p.m.
305 N. Buckeye St., contact Arlene Knudson (812) 689-4718.
Git-R-Done P.O.S.I. Run V 9/4/2010
Sat, Sept. 4 3pm
Pontiacs of Southeastern Indiana Open Cruise-In and Party. No fees. DJ all day, live music by CRB beginning at 7pm. Cash bar, food available (no coolers please). Walhill Farm, 857 Six Pine Ranch Rd., Batesville 812-934-2600.
Sunman Wine & Fireworks Festival 9/4/2010
Sat, Sept. 4
Family fun, wine tasting, meals, games, beer garden, live music, and other entertainment. Saturday parade at 10am followed by the Sunman Idol Contest semifinals at 1pm and Finale at 8pm, and ends with fireworks. No adm. chg. Contact Anita 812-623-0218 or www.sunmanchamber.org.
Friendship Flea Markets 9/11/2010
thru 9/19/2010
Sat-Mon, Sept. 11-20
Flea markets with booths of every variety located all along the Friendship Valley. Tom Kerr (812) 667-5645 or for new, limited indoor space contact Gary Stutler (812) 667-5322.
Lil’ Charlie’s Brewfest 9/11/2010
Sat, Sept. 11
Bratwurst eating contest, food, Lil’s Charlie’s micro-brew beers, corn hole tournament, music and comedian starting at 5:00 p.m. in Batesville. (812) 934-6392.
National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s National Championship Shoot 9/11/2010
thru 9/19/2010
Sat-Sun, Sept. 11-19
Muzzle loading rifle competition, pre-1840's camps, rifle items, leather, beads, and clothes, rifle museum in Friendship. Adm. chg. Contact NMLRA (812) 667-5131.
24 Hours of DINO 9/11/2010
Sat, Sept. 11
24 Hours of DINO to be held at Versailles State Park. Mountain bikes relay and solo race for 6, 12 or 24 hour division. Reg. chg. Contact Brian Holzhausen (317) 336-7553.
Versailles Pumpkin Show 9/22/2010
thru 9/25/2010
Wed-Sat, Sept. 22-25
Rides, Saturday parade, art show, contests, food, live music, and more on the Versailles Courthouse Square. No adm. chg. Jerry Gilpin (812) 689-6188.
After Hours Concert 9/25/2010
Sat, Sept. 25
A performance to be announced for another After Hours Concert starting at 7 pm. No adm. chg. Contact Batesville Memorial Public Library (812) 934-4706.
Annual Kiwanis Apple Festival 9/25/2010
thru 9/26/2010
Sat-Sun, Sept. 25-26
Celebrate the apple season with entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, games and everything apples at Liberty Park in Batesville. No adm. chg. Contact Jay Reichmuth (812) 934-3201.
Vogt Farm Pumpkin Festival 9/25/2010
thru 10/10/2010
Sat-Sun, Sept. 25-26, Oct. 2-3, 9-10
Horse-drawn trolley rides to the pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pony rides, corn maze, paddleboat rides and more just south of Batesville on SR129. No adm. chg. Contact Jerry Vogt (812) 934-4627.
Versailles State Park Annual Bluegrass Festival 10/2/2010
thru 10/3/2010
Sat-Sun, Oct. 2-3
More than 10 regional bluegrass bands to enjoy for two days! Relax along the Versailles Lake as the live music entertains and energizes you, only $5 + gate fee for each day of great music! Food available. Contact Ripley County Tourism Bureau (812) 689-7431.
After Hours Concert 10/2/2010
Sat, Oct. 2
Enjoy the Lost Mill String Band with their unique “American Roots” string band music of our great Appalachian mountain culture at Batesville Memorial Public Library. 7p.m. No adm. chg. Contact BMPL (812) 934-4706.
Milan Tractor Show/Flea Market 10/9/2010
Sat, Oct. 9
Tractor show and flea market at the Milan Community Park with free set ups. No adm. chg. Contact John Ingram (812) 654-3407.
Ertel Cellars 3rd Annual Wine Festival 10/9/2010
thru 10/10/2010
Sat-Sun, Oct. 9-10
Wine tasting, live music, food, children’s activities, arts and crafts and more just off of SR129 south of Batesville. No adm. chg. Contact Ertel Cellars Winery (812) 933-1500.
Tri-State Saddle Club Turkey Show 10/16/2010
Sat, Oct. 16
The Tri-State Saddle Club will host a one day fun show in Osgood at the Ripley Co. Fairgrounds Open to all breeds. Concession available. Meat and prizes will be awarded to placing participants. No adm. chg., Reg. chg. Jason or Christi Volz (812) 689-7130.
Halloween Party (21 & over) 10/30/2010
Sat, Oct. 30
Halloween Party (none under 21), with live band at the Walhill Farm's Party Barn. Call Walhill Farm (812)934-2600.
Children's Halloween Party 10/31/2010
Sun, Oct. 31
Children's Halloween Party, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Walhill Farm's Party Barn. No adm. chg. Call Walhill Farm (812)934-2600.
38th Annual Holiday Bazaar 11/7/2010
Sun, Nov. 7
Theta Nu Chapter, Batesville’s Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Holiday Bazaar at the Batesville Primary School10a.m. to 3p.m. No adm. chg. Contact Lou Voegele (812) 934-3394, (812) 212-1138.
Tri Kappa Arts & Crafts Bazaar 11/13/2010
Sat, Nov. 13
School full of arts and crafts, photos with Santa Claus, breakfast, lunch at the South Ripley Elementary School in Versailles. No adm. chg. Contact Brenda Armbrecht (812) 689-5732.
Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade 11/20/2010
Sat, Nov. 20
Parade, live entertainment, craft booths, and Santa at the Batesville Village Green. No adm. chg. Contact Melissa Tucker (812) 934-3101.
Milan Craft Fair 11/20/2010
Sat, Nov. 20
Crafts and art from around the region at the Milan High School Gym from 10am to 3 pm. No adm. chg. Contact Milan High School (812) 654-3096.
Battle of the Bands 11/24/2010
Wed, Nov. 24
Battle of the Bands at the Walhill Farm's Party Barn. Call Walhill Farm (812)934-2600.
Mixed Martial Arts Cage Fighting 11/27/2010
Sat, Nov. 27
Mixed martial arts cage fighting at the Walhill Farm's Party Barn. Call Walhill Farm (812)934-2600.
Friendship Village Christmas Walk 12/3/2010
thru 12/4/2010
Fri-Sat, Dec. 3-4
Santa, bonfire, bake sales, music, lights, and street vendors starting at 6pm. Call All Things Friendship (812) 667-2573.
Ripley County Annual “Christmas Walk” 12/4/2010
thru 12/5/2010
Sat-Sun, Dec. 4-5
Santa, free carriage rides, bake sales, lights, and a live nativity at the Ripley County Fairgrounds in Osgood. No adm. chg. Contact Julie Brancamp (812) 689-6535.
Winter Wonderland at Walhill 12/5/2010
thru 12/26/2010
Sun, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26
Winter Wonderland at Walhill - Hay rides with Santa and Walhill's snow making machine for snow games. 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Watch Sunday football here. Call Walhill Farm (812)934-2600.
St. Anthony’s Live Nativity 12/10/2010
thru 12/11/2010
Fri-Sat, Dec. 10-11
Live nativity, groups singing, choirs each night, and live animals at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Morris. 4pm to 9pm No adm. chg. Contact St. Anthony’s Church (812) 934-6218.
New Year's Eve Bash 12/31/2010
Fri, Dec. 31
New Year's Eve Bash at Walhill Farm. Call Walhill Farm (812)934-2600.