Recreation, Events and Festivals - Miami County Tourism, Miami

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MIAMI COUNTY
TOURISM BUREAU
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13 E. Main Street
Peru, IN 46970
Phone: 765-472-1923
Fax: 765-472-7099
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www.enjoymiamicounty.org
Please contact the Chamber Office with
any additons or changes by calling 765-472-1923
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PERU/MIAMI COUNTY
Welcome to Peru/Miami County, Indiana, rich
with history, breathtaking scenery and endless
opportunities that will create memories to last a
lifetime. Where else could you ride an elephant, sit
in the cockpit of a historical aircraft, see a
breathtaking circus performance, play a round of golf,
enjoy wine tasting, take in history of the Miami Indians,
Cole Porter and other historic sites all in one day. Miami
County is “Where the fun begins”!
The Mississinewa, Eel and Wabash rivers wind their way
through Miami County and offer great fishing and canoeing
opportunities. These rivers are some of the few places in Indiana
where bald eagles and river otters are still a common site.
Start your day with a stroll along our beautiful Riverwalk located
on the banks of the Wabash River in downtown Peru. Along the
Riverwalk, kids can enjoy the Miamisfort and our Skate Park. If
biking is more your style, take a ride on the Nickel Plate Trail, a paved
scenic trail that highlights some of Miami County’s picture perfect
country side or check out the historic bike trails.
If that’s not enough, the Mississinewa Reservoir offers great hiking
and horseback riding trails as well as fishing, boating, swimming and
camping. See the beautiful natural Seven Pillars and walk through
history on the Frances Slocum Trail.
What better way to spend a day than on one of our four golf courses.
Rock Hollow, Leaning Tree, Peru Municipal and Indiana Oaks are each a
challenge in their own right and you won’t want to leave without a chance
to play them all. Now if it is disc golf you enjoy, we have Honey Bear
Hollow, Maconaquah Park and Mississinewa Park.
People from all over the country venture to Miami County to experience
our unique festivals. Events like the Cole Porter Festival, July 4th
Celebration, Bunker Hill Festival, Hoosier Festival, Amboy Fall Fest,
Converse Homecoming Days, Macy Days, Miami County 4H Fair, Mexico
Community Garage Sale, Oktoberfest, Chili Cookoff and our Downtown
Christmas Open House provide enjoyment for all seasons. During our
Downtown Christmas Open House, check out our stores that are open late,
listen to great music, enjoy refreshments, parade, see Santa and a chance to
win gift certificates.
The Circus City Festival is a tribute to our circus heritage. For nine days
beginning the third week of July, the children of Miami County perform
feats in a three ring circus that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
There are food vendors, crafts, games and rides throughout downtown to
enjoy during Circus City week. The last day of the festival features the
largest circus parade in the country.
If you are a real circus fan, you will want to visit the International
Circus Hall of Fame, located at the old Hagenbeck-Wallace Winter
Quarters. The Hall of Fame features a circus museum full of
memorabilia from many of the old American circuses. In the
month of July, they feature a big top circus with acts from around
the world.
From May to September, we have our Farmer’s Market which
offers local produce, herbs, honey, local crafts and homemade
baked goods.
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Stand nose to nose with 24 legendary American aircrafts at
the Grissom Air Museum. Sit in the cockpits and learn the
basics of flight and navigation. Climb the five story alert tower
for a bird’s eye view of the historic planes.
If you like to get your heart racing, from April to October, come
see racing at Miami County Speedway and Bunker Hill Dragstrip. In
August, the SCCA race will be at Grissom.
The Miami County Museum is one of the largest in the state
featuring artifacts and memories from Miami County’s beginning to
our recent past. See a stage coach from movie star Tom Mix, Cole
Porter’s 1955 Cadillac, a unique Miami Indian collection and much,
much more. Visit Cole Porter’s birthplace and burial site not far from
the museum.
The dining and shopping opportunities in Miami County are unique.
Enjoy dining in one of our many family owned restaurants. Visit our
apple orchards where you will find along with row after row of apple
trees, a petting zoo, gift shop and Christmas shop. In the fall, our
orchards hold weekend events where you can enjoy a hay ride and a
bonfire with local entertainment and food. See how wine is made and
enjoy sampling the local wines of our region at Oak Hill Winery and
also try the hard cider and wine at McClure’s Orchard.
Enjoy a play with local talent at our Ole Olsen Theatre at the Depot.
They will make you laugh or make you cry, but most definitely will
allow you to spend the next couple of hours being entertained. Play
Bingo at the Miami Indian Headquarters or go see a movie at the new
five screen state-of-the-art Roxy Movie Theater.
You can also see our PCS Fine Art gallery filled with paintings, pottery
and sculptures from local artists. We have many talented artists that
will amaze you with their paintings, drawings, jewelry, pottery and so
much more.
Listen to our local talent from jazz to pizzazz with our String
Orchestra, the Swampwater Stompers and Tuxedo Junction or if you
like something with a little bit of pop or rock listen to Mark and Troy,
No Identity, Hollister Skipdog and Triphammer. Now if blues is your
style, then Jerome Mills Blues Band is the group for you! Enjoy our
new outdoor amphitheater with great entertainment.
Plan your next get away to Peru/Miami County, Indiana
where you will find plenty of events, activities and smiling
faces and you will see why we believe “Miami County is
Where the fun begins”.
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RECREATION & PARKS
GOLF COURSES
Indiana Oaks (9) Country Club Rd., Peru . . . 765-473-7312
Leaning Tree (9) Grissom Aeroplex. . . . . . . . . 765-689-9705
Peru Municipal (18) Maconaquah Park . . . . 765-473-6806
Rock Hollow (18) CR 250 West, Peru . . . . . . . 765-473-6100
DISC GOLF COURSES
Honey Bear Hollow Campgrounds (18)
4252 W. 200 N., Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-473-4342
Maconaquah Park (18) Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-985-3187
Mississinewa State Park (24)
4673 S. 635E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-473-6528
PARKS/WALKWAYS/SPORTS
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: Mark Demchak at 765-472-1979
www.mcymca.org
Miami Indians BINGO
January – December
Contact: John Dunnagan at 765-473-9631
www.miamiindians.org
Skate Park
On West Canal, East of Holman St.
ARTS & MUSIC
Ole Olsen Memorial 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 of Peru
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Hip Hop
Contact: Debbie Alwine at 765-469-1711
www.balletartsofperu.com
PCS Fine Art Gallery
January to December
Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Paintings, Pottery & Sculptures
Contact: Connie Cutler at 765-475-2421
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Peru Community Orchestra
January to December
String orchestra
http://sites.google.com/site/perucommunityorchestra/
Roxy Movie Theater– 5 screens
765-460-5322
www.roxyperu.com
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
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Orchards
Doud Orchards in Denver
8971 N. State Rd. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-985-3937
Open Daily from Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Freshly picked apple varieties, pears, peaches, cider, honey, fruit butters, homemade noodles, hard candies, kettle corn, caramel apples and events in the fall.
Hainlen Orchard* in Converse
1250 E. 5588 N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-395-3274
Open August 1st – January 1st 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday;
12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday
Apples, peaches, pears, apple butter and jams
McClure’s Orchard in Peru
Apple Blossom Festival in April/Fall Harvest in October.
Wine and Hard Cider sampling available, petting zoo,
gift shop, Christmas Room, restaurant.
Contact: Jerry McClure at 765-985-9000
Wine Tasting
January to December
Oak Hill Winery in Converse & Bunker Hill
Wine sampling and events
Contact: Rick Moulton at 765-395-3632
Wine/Hard Cider Sampling
January to December
McClure’s Orchard & Winery
Contact: Jason McClure at 765-985-9000
Miami County 4H Pancake and Whole Hog Sausage Day
Last Saturday in February
From 7 am to 7 pm at the Miami County 4H Fairgrounds
For more information, call 765-472-1921
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
Apple Blossom Fest: 5K & Bike Ride
April
Orchard Tours, Horse Rides, Petting Zoo, Wine and Hard Cider Tasting,
Shopping at the Apple Barn & Home Cooking and Desserts at the Apple
Dumplin Inn, 5k run and bike ride
Contact: 765-985-9000 or 765-473-3848 for run & bike info
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MIAMI COUNTY
INDIANA
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Cities and Towns
in Miami County
% of
County
Population
Miami County, Indiana
381
1.0%
Bunker Hill
880
2.4%
Named for the
Miami Indians and
organized in 1834.
Converse
983
2.7%
County Seat: Peru
Denver
478
1.3%
Largest City: Peru
Macy
206
0.6%
Square Miles: 375.6
11,320
31.0%
851
2.3%
Peru
Mexico
Population (2012): 36,486
Population per sq. mile: 96.4
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miles Railroad miles from Indianapolis
FULTON
COU N T Y
Points of Interest
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Stockdale Mill
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McClure’s Orchard & Winery
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Hainlen Orchard
WA B A S H
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Doud’s Orchard
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Nickel Plate Trail
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4-H Fairground
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Int’l Circus Hall of Fame & Museum
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Miami County YMCA
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Peru Public Library
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Seven Pillars
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Cole Porter Birthplace
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Depot/Ole Olsen Theatre
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Miami County Museum
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Circus City Festival/Museum
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Miami Nation of Indians
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Toll House
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Mississinewa Reservoir
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Grissom Air Museum
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Bunker Hill Dragstrip
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Oak Hill Winery–2 locations
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Miller’s Cool Running Canoe
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Peoria Fishing Site (Spillway)
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Miami County Speedway
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Converse Fairground
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Cole Porter Gravesite
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PCS Fine Art Gallery
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Farmers Market – Seasonal
Lodging/Camping
C O U N T Y
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Cole Porter Inn
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Knights Inn
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Best Western Circus City Inn
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Skyview Motel
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Mississinewa Reservoir
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Honey Bear Hollow Campground
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Woody’s Camp & Bait
Parks/Recreation
1
Maconaquah Park
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Noel Davis Park
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West City Park
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Eck Park
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Thrush Courts
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MiamisFort
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River Walkway
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Indiana Oaks Golf Club
9
Peru Municipal Golf Course
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Rock Hollow Golf Club
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Leaning Tree Golf Course
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Roxy Movie Theater
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Riverside Fun Center
14
Skate Park
Schools
HOWARD
C O U N T Y
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Peru Junior High School
2
Peru High School
3
Blair Pointe School
4
South Peru School
5
Elmwood School
6
Maconaquah School
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North Miami School
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IvyTech Community College
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Pipe Creek Elementary
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EVENTS AND FESTIVALS (cont.)
Miami County Farmer’s Market
May to September
Old Firehouse at corner of Main and North Miami streets
Herbs, organic produce and plants, honey, goat soap, baked goods and local
crafts
Contact: Bob Radel at 765-469-5222
Grissom Air Museum
Open House-1st Saturday in April
Open March - November
www.grissomairmuseum.com
Armed Forces Day
Grissom Air Museum
ird Saturday in May
Free admission for military and
their families
Memorial Day
Peru Courthouse – outside
11 am – Guest Speakers
Contact: 765-472-3901
Grissom Air Museum Memorial Day
Last Saturday in May
Cole Porter Festival
1st or 2nd Weekend in June
All around Peru
Music, Theatre, Tours, Food,
Multi-media presentation.
Contact: 765-473-9183
www.coleporterfestival.org
Peru/Miami County Community Garage Sale
2nd Weekend in May, June, July, August & September
Garage/yard sales all around city and county.
Contact: 765-472-1923
www.perumiaminews.com
Ride Around the Reservoir
May
Start at Breakaway Bike Shop– Peru
Contact: 765-473-3848
www.breakawaybike.com
Converse Fair
1st or 2nd weekend in June
Harness Racing, Entertainment,
Food, Truck Pull, Lawn Mower Race
765-395-3256
GUS Fly In
Montgomery Aviation-Grissom Aeroplex
3rd Saturday in June
Pancake Breakfast 8:00-11:00
Free Shuttles to Grissom Air Museum
Support Down Syndrome of Indiana
YMCA Kids Fair
1st Saturday in May
Peru Junior High
Activities for kids and demonstrations
Contact: 765-472-1979
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Miami County 4H Fair
3rd or 4th 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
June
Downtown Bunker Hill
Food, Music, Booths
Contact: 765-461-3135
Relay for Life
May or June
Peru Riverwalk
www.relayforlife.org/miamicountyin
July 4th Celebration
5K Firecracker Run at YMCA
Celebration at Maconaquah Park in Peru
Kid’s games, food, music, and fireworks at dusk
Contact: 765-472-2400
www.cityofperu.org
Mexico Community Garage Sales
1st Saturday in July
Uptown Mexico
Games, food, community garage sales
Contact: Lester Walten at 765-985-2628
Bunker Hill Community Garage Sale
June
Downtown Bunker Hill
Garage Sales
Friday Night Lights
July
Start at DeAngelo’s Pizzeria – Denver
Contact: 765-473-3848
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
International Circus Hall of Fame
3rd full week in July
State Road 124 in Peru
Professional circus, Big Top entertainment,
performing circus animals, Elephant rides,
museum full of circus memorabilia
www.circushalloffame.com
Contact: 800-771-0241
E.W.C.C. Woodcarving Festival
3rd Weekend in July
Borderman Gym in Converse
Wood carvers demonstrations
www.ewcc.wordpress.com
Contact: 765-395-3943
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EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Tour de Denver
August
Start at DeAngelo’s Pizzeria – Denver
Contact: 765-473-3848
Double Nickel Ride
August
Start at Breakaway Bike Shop – Peru
Contact: 765-473-4240
[email protected]
Sports Car Club of America
1st Weekend in August
Grissom Aeroplex in Peru
Club Racing
Contact: 800-770-2055
“Warbird Cruise In” Car Show
Grissom Air Museum’s Air Park
First Saturday in August
Classic Cars and Classic Planes
Converse Town Rummage & Garage Sales
1st Weekend in August
Uptown Converse
Contact: 765-395-3448
Denver Days Festival
urs-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
Days at the Pillars
Miami Nation of Indians
4th Weekend in August at 7 Pillars
Displays & living history, drum/dance/songs, flint knapping, crafts, food,
Miami language, finger weaving, and beading.
Contact: 765-473-9631
Miami County Community Ag Day
1st or 2nd Friday in September
Miami County Fairgrounds
Join us for an evening filled with education, entertainment & Family Fun! Free
Activities Include: Hayrides - Petting Zoo - Kiddie Corral
Mississinewa Triathlon
2nd Weekend in September
Mississinewa Park in Peru
Swim, Bike, Run Triathlon
Contact: Larry Brown at 765-473-6528
Labor Day at Grissom Air Museum
1st Monday in September
Peru Airport Fly-In
September
Peru Airport
Plane rides, planes on display, food.
765-472-1990
Macy Days
3rd Saturday in September
Cakewalk, parade, kids activities, food, entertainment
Contact: Marilyn Jackson at 574-835-6708
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3rd Weekend in September
Downtown Amboy
Games, Face Painting, Bake Sale, Car Show, Parade, Karaoke
Contact: 765-395-7242
The First Brush of Fall Paintout
Last weekend in September
Converse
Hosted by Indiana Plein Air Painter Association
Contact: Avon Waters at [email protected]
Harvest Fest 5K & Bike Ride
October
McClure’s Orchard – Peru
Orchard Tours, Food, Live Music, pick your own apples and pumpkins, petting
zoo, Wine and Hard Cider Tasting, Shopping at the Apple Barn, trolley rides and
face painting
Contact: McClure’s 765-985-9000
Contact: Breakaway 765-473-2848 for bike rides
Chili Night Ride
October
Starts Harvey Hinklemeyer’s – Peru
Contact: 765-473-2848
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 Chili Cookoff
1st Weekend in October
Riverwalk in Peru
Entertainment, Chili Cook-off, Food, kid’s activities, Car Show
Contact: 765-472-1923
Veteran’s Day
Peru High School
11 am – Guest Speakers
Contact: 765-472-3901
Grissom Air Museum Veteran’s Day
2nd Saturday in November
Quigley Jazz Fest
2nd Full Weekend in November
Peru High School Auditorium
Swing Choir, Vocalists, Big Band, Jazz Band,
Jam Session at Peru Maennerchor
Contact: Tom Gustin at 765-469-0905
Downtown Christmas
Open House
2nd or 3rd Wednesday in November
Downtown Peru
Parade, Shopping, Prizes, Food, Entertainment,
Santa House
Contact: 765-472-1923
Christmas in Converse
1st ursday in December
* All events and
Converse at Jefferson Street, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
festivals are subject
Converse Business Alliance
Contact: Lindsay Baker at 765-517-1902
to change or
cancellation without
YMCA Breakfast with Santa
notice due to
1st Saturday in December
All you can eat pancake breakfast, visit with Santa,
inclement weather or
silent auction with lots of great items.
other unforeseen
Contact: 765-472-1979
circumstances.
Photos Rob Edwards, Elaine Moore, Linda Baker and other contributors
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