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Maple Syrup Festival

Quilt Garden Tours

Wakarusa is the home to one of the official Quilt Gardens on the 2008 Quilt Garden Tour. Also visit our Quilt Mural located downtown on the Keybank building and an orginal Jellybean mural at the Wakarusa Dime Store www.quiltgardenstour.com

Wakarusa Jamboree

"One of the biggest jamboree's in the country". Starting September 2000, the jamboree is held the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. September through May it is held at the NorthWood Middle School and from June through August it is located at an outdoor stage at Schmidt Furniture at 903 Nelson's Parkway just down the street from FBCU. Come and visit our version of the "Grand 'Ol Opry". No admission charge. For more information call 574-862-2200.

Steak in the Park

This event is held on a Saturday in June at the downtown park; this is an evening of fun, fellowship, and delicious New York Strip steak. This event is a fundraiser for the Lions Club. The Lions Club are celebrating over 75 years of service to the Wakarusa community and beyond. For more contact information call the Wakarusa Chamber at 574-862-4344.

America at the Ballpark

America at the Ballpark is scheduled for June 21,2008 beginning at 5:00 pm til dark.. This is an exciting day of fun, ball games, prizes and a huge fireworks display at the close of the evening. This is the sole fundraiser for the summer little league program. Please come out and support our youth as we celebrate 30 years of the Summer Little League Program!

Summer Softball/Baseball Little League Program

This program began in the summer of 1978 & is run by volunteers. The season starts at the end of May and continues through June. Programs consist of a PeeWee, Minor & Major boys, Jr. & Sr. girls leagues. Wakarusa Softball/Baseball program is fun for all ages. Come out on a summer night and enjoy an entertaining time of food, fun, and fellowship with the people of Wakarusa. And don't forget the popcorn! The 2008 season will begin May 21through July 1st. Games will be played Monday through Friday starting at 5:30 pm. For additional informtion call 574-862-4202.

Wakarusa Tennis Program

Have a ball this summer! Join the Wakarusa Community Tennis Program...learn a new game or improve your skills. Taught be local tennis talent, Julia Yoder. Class size limited so hurry & reserve your space today. Session #1 June 9 to June 25 (Monday through Thursday) Session # 2 July 7 through July 25th (Monday through Thursday) Beginner classes 9:00 to 9:50 am and Intermediate classes 10:00 to 11:00 am. Cost $25 per session. Balls provided; bring your own racquet and water bottle. Private and advanced lessons also available for additional charge. Contact the Town of Wakarusa for complete information 862-4314 or wakadepclerk@verizon.net

Wakarusa Bluegrass Festival

The fourth Annual Wakarusa Jamboree Bluegrass Festival will be held on June 14 of 2008. Special appearances will be made by Audie Blaylock and Redline, The Virginia Cross Ties, The Tommy Webb Band from Floyd County, Kentucky, Sandy Paul and Raisin' Corn also Clyde Carr and the Michiana Hymn-Tymers, Ricky Prator and the Midnight Travelers plus The Up and Running Bluegrass Band.
For more information; log onto www.wakarusabluegrassfestival.com or call 862-2807.

Antique Car Show

This annual event was held June 16th in beautiful downtown Wakarusa. At the 2007 Antique Car Show approximately 100 antique and classic cars were on display. The antique vehicles came from all over the entire midwest to be judged as the best!! If you like cars, plan to visit Wakarusa next June for the 6th annual Antique Car Show.

Antique Tractor Show

The annual Antique Tractor & Machinery show will be held September 6 & 7, 2008 at the Historical Museums. This annual 2-day event is something you will not want to miss. There are many tractors on display to take a look at, a judging contest with prizes for those "top tractors" and a tractor parade. While at the tractor show you can check out the historical museums and don't miss the homemade pie-baking contest.

Christmas Around the Tree & Downtown Open House

Come celebrate the season in Downtown Wakarusa on December 8, 2008. Come enjoy the live nativity, music around the Christmas tree in the middle of town and the hot chocolate. Shops will be open late for your shopping convenience.

Spring Craft Bazaar

Thanks for attending the 2007 Spring Craft Bazaar at Miller's Senior Living. Many vendors provided a variety of items including homemade crafts, wood products, baked goods and direct sales organizations. Next year's event is scheduled for March 29, 2008 from 9:00 to 1:00. For more information call 574-862-1918.