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GOLF COURSES
Indian Oaks (9)
Country Club
Rd., Peru
..473-7312
Leaning Tree (9)
Grissom
Aeroplex
.689-9705
Peru Municipal (18)
Maconaquah
Park
.
..473-6806
Rock Hollow (18)
CR 250 West,
Peru
..473-6100
DISC GOLF COURSES
Honeybear Hollow
Campgrounds
(18)
4252 W 200 N., Peru
...473-4342
Maconaquah Park (18)
Peru
Mississinewa State Park (24)
Pieradise Disc Golf
Course (18)
4701 S. 250 E
.473-5728
PARKS/WALKWAYS
River Walkway/MiamisFort
....West
Canal at S. Fremont, Peru
Nickel Plate Trail
...Trailhead
at Wallick Road, Peru
www.nickelplatetrail.org
Maconaquah Park
..
.Strawtown
Pike, Peru
Ole
Olsen Theatre
January to December
The
Depot in Peru
Plays,
Drama
Contact: Sunny Holtzlander at 765-244-1347
www.oleolsen.org
Ballet
Arts of Peru
September to June
Ballet
Arts in Peru
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Hip Hop
Contact: Debbie Alwine at 765-469-1711
www.balletartsofperu.com
Arts
Alive
January to December
Peru
High School
Paintings
Contact: Connie Cutler at 765-472-3301 Ext. 2200
Peru
Community Orchestra
January to December
String
orchestra
Contact: Zak Tschiniak at 765-473-6861
www.peru.k12.in.us/ztschiniak
Wine
Tasting
Weekends January to December
Oak
Hill Winery in Converse
Wine
sampling and events
Contact: Rick Moulton at 765-395-3632
www.oakhillwines.com
Wine
/Hard Cider Sampling
Weekends January to December
McClures Tate Orchard in Peru
Apple
Blossom Festival in April/Fall Harvest in October
Wine
and Hard Cider sampling available, petting zoo, gift shop, events
Contact: Jerry McClure at 765-985-9000
Miami
County Speedway
April
to October
Miami
County Fairgrounds in Peru
Micro
Sprint Racing
Contact: Norm and Julie Bailey at 765-475-9705
www.miamicountyspeedway.com
Bunker
Hill Dragstrip
April
to October
Bunker
Hill Dragstrip in Bunker Hill
Drag
Racing
Contact: 765-689-8248
www.bunkerhillrace.com
Gateway Farmers Market
May to
October
Garden
Gate Greenhouse in Peru
Herbs,
organic produce and plants, honey, goat soap, baked goods and local crafts
Contact: Bob Radel at 765-469-5222
Memorial Day
Peru
Courthouse outside
11 am
Guest Speakers
Contact: 765-472-3901
Converse Fair
1st
Weekend in June
Converse Fairgrounds
Carnival, food, entertainment, horse racing
Contact: 765-395-3256
www.conversefair.com
Circus
City Metric Century Bicycle Ride
1st
Weekend in June
Ride
distances 17, 32, 50, 65 from Peru to Cassville
Contact: Steve Wagner at 765-472-1289
Cole
Porter Festival
2nd
Weekend in June
Downtown Peru
Music,
Theatre, Tours, Food, Car Show
Contact: 765-473-9183
www.coleporterfestival.org
Iron
Bridge Festival
3rd
Saturday in June
Eel
River at Stockdale Mill
Hog
Roast, Canoe Float, Driving Tour
Contact: 765-472-3987
www.ironbridgefestival.com
Miami
County 4H Fair
3rd
Full Week in June
Miami
County Fairgrounds Peru
Exhibits, Food, Entertainment, Tractor Show
Contact: 765-472-1921
www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/miami
Bunker
Hill Festival
4th
Weekend in June
Downtown Bunker Hill
Food,
Music, Booths
Contact: 765-689-7673
Relay
for Life
4th
Weekend in June
Riverwalk in Peru
July 4th
Celebration
Maconaquah Park in Peru
Kids
games, food, music, Soap Box Derby and fireworks at dusk
Contact: 765-472-2400
www.cityofperu.org
Mexico
Fest
1st
Weekend in July
Uptown
Mexico
Games,
food, community garage sales, softball tournament
Contact: Lester Walten at 765-985-2628
Circus
City Festival
3rd
Full Week in July
Downtown Peru
Ten
performances of the finest youth circus in an air-conditioned, three-ring arena,
Parade, Rides, Food
www.perucircus.com
Contact: 765-472-3918
E.W.C.C. Woodcarving Festival
3rd
Weekend in July
Borderman Gym in Converse
Wood
carvers demonstrations
www.ewcc.worldpress.com
Contact: 765-395-3943
International Circus Hall of Fame
Month
of July
State
Road 124 in Peru
Professional circus starts, Big Top entertainment, performing circus animals,
Elephant rides, museum full of circus memorabilia
www.circushof.com
Contact: 800-771-0241
Sports
Car Club of America
1st
Weekend in August
Grissom Aeroplex in Peru
Club
Racing
Contact: 800-770-2055
Converse Town Rummage & Garage Sales
1st
Weekend in August
Uptown
Converse
Contact: 765-395-3448
Denver
Days Festival
Thurs-Sun 2nd Weekend in August
Downtown Denver
Parade, Food, Car Show, Entertainment
Contact: 765-985-2341
Hoosier Heritage Festival
3rd
Weekend in August
Miami
County Fairgrounds in Peru
An
interactive event celebrating our agricultural heritage with antique tractors,
engines and equipment
Contact: 765-438-3835
www.hoosierheritagefest.com
Victory Days Celebration
Last
Weekend in September (2012)
Grissom Air Museum and grounds
World
War II Village
Contact: 317-339-6643
Labor
Day Rally for Rileys Auction
1st
Weekend in September (Sun)
Honey
Bear Hollow Campground in Peru
Food,
auction, entertainment
Contact: 765-473-4342
Mississinewa Triathlon
2nd
Weekend in September
Mississinewa Park in Peru
Swim,
Bike, Run Triathlon
Contact: Larry Brown at 765-473-6528
Amboy
Fall Fest
3rd
Weekend in September
Downtown Amboy
Games,
Face Painting, Bake Sale, Car Show, Parade, Karaoke
Contact: 765-395-7242
Macy
Fall Fest
3rd
Weekend in September
Downtown Macy
Yard
Sales, Games, Food and Bands
Contact: 574-835-6708
Cole
Porter Classic 5K, 15K Run and a 5 K Walk
1st
Weekend in October
Start
at Circus City Building, run along Nickel Plate Trail
Contact: Jim Yates at 765-469-5066
Oktoberfest
1st
Weekend in October
Riverwalk in Peru
Entertainment, Chili Cook-off, Beer/Wine Tent, Food, kids activities and
heritage celebration
Contact: 765-472-1923
Veterans Day
Peru
High School
11 am
Guest Speakers
Contact: 765-472-3901
Quigley Jazz Fest
2nd
Full Weekend in November
Peru
High School Auditorium
Swing
Choir, Vocalists, Big Band, Jazz Band, Jam Session
Contact: Tom Gustin at 765-469-0905
Downtown Christmas Open House
3rd
Wednesday in November
Downtown Peru
Parade, Shopping, Prizes, Food, Entertainment, Santa House
Contact: 765-472-1923
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