The 47th Earl Park Fall Festival
August 30th - September 2nd, 2019. Earl Park, Indiana.
About
Founded in 1972, the Earl Park Fall Festival has brought the community together through music, camping, sports, games, food, and much more!
The Fall Festival is widely known for its FREE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT including a Truck & Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Parade, Car Show, Softball Tournament, Horseshoe Tournament, Pedal Tractor Pull, Mud Volleyball, and more! The festival’s large committee of volunteers is busy planning all of the special events that happen during the annual Labor Day weekend event. Anyone attending the festival can enjoy a craft and flea market, Bluegrass music, and concession food stands each day of the festival. There is a different dinner specialty everyday, including a fish fry, spaghetti dinner, chicken noodle dinner, and chicken dinner.
NO PETS ALLOWED ANYWHERE with the exception of service animals. Service animals must be checked in at the office. OFF ROAD VEHICLES (INCLUDING GOLF CARTS) are NOT permitted within the grounds whatsoever. Only official vehicles are allowed on the festival grounds.
Schedule
Aug 23rd, Friday
Kick-off Weekend - Friday Events
Movie in the Park
Time: Dusk
Location: Bluegrass Area
We will be showing a movie in the park around dusk at the bluegrass stage. We will announce the movie has we draw closer to the date.
Aug 24th, Saturday
Kick-off Weekend - Saturday Events
5k Walk/Run Registration
Time: 8:30 - 9:00 AM
Location: Top of Circle
5k Walk/Run
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Top of Circle
Wa-shoo Registration
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: North Shelter
Wa-shoo Tournament
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: North Shelter
Fall Feast
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Cardinal Roost
Live Band
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Aug 30th, Friday
Friday Events
Flag Raising
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Top of Circle
Fish Fry Dinner
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Cardinal Roost
Jalen Bahler & Small Town
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Bahler Golden Age Band
Time: 7:45 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Handsome Molly
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Aug 31st, Saturday
Saturday Events
Breakfast
Time: 7:00 - 10:30 AM
Location: Cardinal Roost
Softball Tournament
Time: 8:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Ball Diamond
Truck and Tractor Pull Registration
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Track
Kid’s Wa-shoos
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Top of Circle
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Time: 11:00AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Top of Circle
Truck and Tractor Pull
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Track
Pedal Tractor Pull
Time: 1:30 - 2:00 PM
Location: Top of Circle
Open Stage
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Chicken Noodle Dinner
Time: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Cardinal Roost
Bahler Golden Age Band
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Handsome Molly
Time: 4:45 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Next Generation
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Bahler Golden Age Band
Time: 6:15 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
The Atkinsons
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Handsome Molly
Time: 7:45 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Next Generation
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Sept 1st, Sunday
Sunday Events
Breakfast
Time: 7:00 - 10:30 AM
Location: Cardinal Roost
Catholic Mass
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: West Shelter
Softball Tournament
Time: 8:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Ball Diamond
Auto Show Registration
Time: 8:00 - 12:00 PM
Location: Top of Circle
Mud Volleyball Registration
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Location: East Lot
Mud Volleyball
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: East Lot
Bluegrass Gospel Hour - Rusty Nail Crossing
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Weed Wacker Pullers
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Track
Demolition Derby Registration
Time: 11:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: Track
Chicken Dinner
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Cardinal Roost
Auto Show Judging
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Top of Circle
Handsome Molly
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Alumni Meeting - Registration
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Cardinal Roost
Carl Bentley & Eagle Creek
Time: 1:45 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Alumni Meeting
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cardinal Roost
The Atkinsons
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Legends Softball Game
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Ball Diamond
Demolition Derby
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Track
Jalen Bahler & Small Town
Time: 3:15 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Auto Show Awards
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Top of Circle
Rusty Nail Crossing
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
The Atkinsons
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Handsome Molly
Time: 6:45 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Carl Bentley & Eagle Creek
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Rusty Nail Crossing
Time: 8:15 PM
Location: Bluegrass Stage
Sept 2nd, Monday
Monday Events
Breakfast
Time: 7:00 - 10:30 PM
Location: Cardinal Roost
Hourseshoes Qualifications
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: North End
Horseshoes Tournament
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: North End
Horseshoes Finals
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: North End
Dodgeball Registration
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Top of Circle
Dodgeball Contest
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Top of Circle
Dodgeball Finals
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Top of Circle
Antique Tractor Display
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Track
Cake Walk
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: North Shelter
Parade Registration
Time: 10:00 - 12:30 PM
Location: 5th and Maple
Parade Line Up
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: 5th and Maple
Parade
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Town Park
Raffle Drawing
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Top of Circle
Close of Festival
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Top of Circle
Events
Chairpersons
Officers
| Event | Chairperson | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chairperson | Kelley Murphy | (217) 841 - 2675 |
| Groundskeeper | Kelly Balensiefer | |
| Stephanie Schulte | ||
| Beth Budreau |
Chairperson
| Event | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Bluegrass | Kenny Stone |
| Autoshow | Troy Peck |
| Camping Spots | Sandy Wagner |
| Commerical Spots | Marc Strasburger |
| Demolition Derby Director | Jeff Strasburger |
| Demolition Derby Co-Chair | Chris Butler |
| Demolition Derby Registrar | Al Crace |
| Dodgeball | Bison Stampede Wrestling Club |
| Flea Market | Dave Schutter |
| Flea Market | Pam Ishmiel |
| Hog Roast Co-chair | Troy Strasburger |
| Hog Roast Co-chair | Jamie Cackley |
| Horseshoes | Matt Rosandich |
| Mud Volleyball | Kayla Fultz |
| Mud Volleyball | Evan Freeland |
| Parade | Mackenzie Sondgeroth |
| Pedal Tractor Pull | Duaine Spiker |
| Publicity | Jen Schutter |
| Raffle | Megan Strasburger |
| Raffle | Courtney Krug |
| Softball | Todd Munson |
| Truck & Tractor Pull | Kelly Murphy |
| Wa-shoos | Kary Ishmiel |
| Wa-shoos (Kids) | Randy Schluttenhofer |
| Website | Dennis Stepp |
Contact
Contact Us
If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, volunteer, or looking for more information you can email us at info@earlparkfestival.com.
The festival is held at the town park about 7 miles south of the intersection of US 41 and US 24 (Kentland, IN).
318 N Town Park Circle, Earl Park, IN 47942
Email: info@earlparkfestival.com
Phone: 1-219-474-6108
Vendor Application
Camping Information
For camping information, please contact Sandy Wager at sandywagner47922@gmail.com
Earl Park, Indiana is on Eastern time. The current local time is .