2012 MIAMI COUNTY FESTIVALS/ACTIVITIES
RECREATION & PARKS
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
Thrush Tennis Courts .corner of Benton and 3rd st.
Weather permitting
Contact: Stanley Hall at 765-473-3081
YMCA Community Center
January- December
Contact: Kathy Brehmer at 765-472-1979
Miami Indians BINGO
January December
Contact: John Dunnagan at 765-473-9631
Ole Olsen Theatre
January to December
The Depot in Peru
Plays, Drama
Contact: Sunny Holtzlander at 765-244-1347
Ballet of Arts
September to June
Ballet of Arts in Peru
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Hip Hop
Contact: Debbie Alwine at 765-469-1711
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
Wine Tasting
Weekends January to December
Oak Hill Winery in Converse
Wine sampling and events
Contact: Rick Moulton at 765-395-3632
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
Bunker Hill Dragstrip
April to October
Bunker Hill Dragstrip in Bunker Hill
Drag Racing
Contact: 765-689-8248
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
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
Iron Bridge Festival
3rd Saturday in June
Eel River at Stockdale Mill
Hog Roast, Canoe Float, Driving Tour
Contact: 765-472-3987
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
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
Contact: 765-472-3918
E.W.C.C. Woodcarving Festival
3rd Weekend in July
Borderman Gym in Converse
Wood carvers demonstrations
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
Contact: 800-771-0241
Grissom Air Museum War Birds Car Show
1st Weekend in August
Car, Truck and Motorcycle show and food
Contact: 765-689-8011
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
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
Victory Days Celebration
Last Weekend in August
Grissom Air Museum and grounds
World War II Village
Contact: 317-339-6643
Cole Porter Classic 5K, 15K Run and a 5K 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
