PARKE COUNTY GUIDE - Parke County COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL - VISITORS GUIDE - Rockville Indiana tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1455060 2011-12-15T18:17:35-05:00 Welcome to our latest edition of the Parke County Guide. Parke County is nationally recognized for its Covered Bridges. Over 2-1/2 million visitors annually visit the Covered Bridge Capital. Parke County has far more than famous bridges to entertain and enchant its guests. Its relaxed atmosphere and scenic beauty with three state parks, old mills, and waterfalls are complimented by the many places for shopping, entertainment and great places to stay. www.ParkeCountyGuide.com TypePad 2012 MANSFIELD VILLAGE FESTIVAL DATES tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f08ea2788340154385b1556970c 2011-12-15T18:17:35-05:00 2011-12-15T19:02:35-05:00 2012 MANSFIELD VILLAGE FESTIVAL DATES — For more information, visit www.MansfieldVillage.com PAT McCARTER

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April 28 — 29, 2012

MANSFIELD VILLAGE

MUSHROOM FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW

  • Mushroom Hunt
  • Mushroom Auction
  • Biggest Mushroom Contest 
  • Car Show (Sunday)
  • Free Oldies Concert (Sunday)
  • Shopping/Vendors
  • Festival Food
  • Camping (Showers/Restrooms On-Site)

September 8—9, 2012

MANSFIELD VILLAGE

CORNBREAD FESTIVAL

& OUTDOOR SPORTSMAN SHOW

  • Ham-n-Beans & Cornbread
  • Cornbread Bake-Off
  • Roller Run Car Show (Sunday)
  • Free Oldies Concert (Sunday)
  • Produce Market
  • Shopping & Vendors 
  • Festival Food 
  • Camping (Showers/Restrooms On-Site) 

October 12—21, 2012

MANSFIELD VILLAGE

COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL

  • Mansfield Covered Bridge 
  • Shopping/Vendors
  • Festival Foods of All Kinds
  • Music
  • Free Trolley Rides from 
Hilltop Farm parking lots
  • Mansfield Sky Ride 

November 23—25 and December 1—2, 2012

MANSFIELD VILLAGE

OLD FASHIONED 
CHRISTMAS

  • Village Open House (First Weekend Only)
  • Thousands of Lights
  • Visit with Santa
  • Caroling
  • Old Fashioned Gift Ideas
  • Shopping/Vendors 
  • Hot Food
  • Christmas Tree Sales 

Please join us throughout the year for all the fun in Mansfield Village, Indiana's Best Kept Secret for Weekend Destinations! 

For more information about Mansfield Village events, call 765-653-4026.

Mansfield is located in southern Parke County, Indiana, six miles south of Highway 36, just off the east side of Highway 59. Mansfield is just north of Brazil on State Road 59 (see map below).

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 http://www.parkecountyguide.com/2011/12/2012-mansfield-village-festival-dates.html 2012 Mansfield Village Mushroom Festival tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f08ea27883401675ed0d5ac970b 2011-12-15T18:07:03-05:00 2011-12-15T18:09:42-05:00 There's fun for everyone in the family at the Mansfield Village Annual Mushroom Festival the weekend of April 28th and 29th, 2012! Come early and register for organized mushroom hunts and buy or sell mushrooms at the auction. Win a cash prize for the largest mushroom each day, regardless of where it was found. Visitors who join in the mushroom hunt can take home, not only a delicious meal, but also a hand carved mushroom walking stick for those who find the largest and most mushrooms. — The Mansfield Village Car Show will be held Sunday (April 29, 2012) with registration from 8 AM until Noon. PAT McCARTER

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April 28—29 2012

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There's fun for everyone in the family at the Mansfield Village Annual Mushroom Festival the weekend of April 28th 2012!

Come early and register for organized mushroom hunts and buy or sell mushrooms at the auction.  Win a cash prize for the largest mushroom each day, regardless of where it was found.  Visitors who join in the mushroom hunt canMushroomfestival_2 take home, not only a delicious meal, but also a hand carved mushroom walking stick for those who find the largest and most mushrooms.

Continue reading or view the Press Release for details!

Registration for the hunt is Saturday and Sunday from 8 until 10 AM at Fox's Overlook.  Entry fee $8.00.  Mushrooms will be sold throughout the day at the Mushroom Auction both Saturday and Sunday, with thousands of dollars changing hands from bidders and sellers from near and far. The Auction will be held at the Red barn.

The Mansfield Village Car Show will be held Sunday (April 29, 2012) with registration from 8 AM until Noon. Enjoy a free oldies concert under the Pavilion. Awards will be presented immediately following the concert.  This is a great chance to show off your car while enjoying the Mushroom Festival.

Every special event in Mansfield offers lots of shopping and great food.  Mansfield shops will be open and vendors will be set up selling arts, crafts, antiques and flea market gems.  Free tours will be given at the Historic Mansfield Roller Mill and for those who come to eat there's every kind of food imaginable.

Mansfield is located in Parke County, Indiana, 6 miles south of US 36, just off the east side of SR 59 or 10 miles north of US 40.  Mansfield is just north of Brazil on State Road 59.  For more information about the Festival, call 765-653-4026.  For Car Show information, call 765-344-1889.

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 http://www.parkecountyguide.com/2011/12/2012-mansfield-village-mushroom-festival.html 2012 Mansfield Village Cornbread Festival tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f08ea2788340154385aea78970c 2011-12-15T17:52:08-05:00 2011-12-15T17:52:08-05:00 The early autumn breezes along Big Raccoon Creek set the stage for this annual weekend event full of family fun. On Sunday,see the annual Roller Run Cruise In & Car Show, September 8 - 9, 2012. For more information, visit www.MansfieldVillage.com PAT McCARTER

Cornbread_festivalLast Blast of Summer Along the Banks of Big Raccoon Creek!

   

 

September 8—9, 2012

The early autumn breezes along Big Raccoon Creek set the stage for this annual weekend event full of family fun. On Sunday,see the annual Roller Run Cruise In & Car Show. Bring the whole family out to skip a stone over the creek, stroll the bridge or browse through the treasures at the shoppes in Mansfield Village plus...

This late summer celebration provides lots of family activities from 9 am to 5 pm the weekend following Labor Day.

• Ham-n-Beans & Cornbread
• Cornbread Bake-off
• Roller Run Car Show(Sunday)
• FREE Oldies Concert (Sunday)
• Produce market

8th Annual Roller Run Cruise In & Car Show, Sunday September 9th, 2012. Trophy awards to the top 3 of each class. Registration & Judging from 9am until 1pm. T-shirts to all pre-registered entries. (Entry Form). For car show information, call 765-344-1889.

Mansfield MAP  

Fox's Overlook at Mansfield Village  

 http://www.parkecountyguide.com/2011/12/2012-mansfield-village-cornbread-festival.html 2012 Covered Bridge Festival in Mansfield tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f08ea2788340154385ad377970c 2011-12-15T17:44:09-05:00 2011-12-15T17:44:09-05:00 The Mansfield Village celebration of the Covered Bridge Festival is unlike nowhere else in the county. As hundreds of thousands of visitors gather in October every year in Parke County, Indiana, the Mansfield Covered Bridge stands out as one of the most visited. Visit Mansfield Village… See what makes us the largest attraction during the Covered Bridge Festival Festival hours are 8 am until 6 pm from October 12th through the 21st. For information, visit www.MansfieldVillage.com PAT McCARTER

Mansfield Village Celebrates The
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October 12-21, 2012
8 am - 6 pm Daily

The Mansfield Village celebration of the Covered Bridge Festival is unlike nowhere else in the county. As hundreds of thousands of Mansfield_3 visitors gather in October every year in Parke County, Indiana, the Mansfield Covered Bridge stands out as one of the most visited. Built in 1867, this bridge is 247 feet long and was built by J. J. Daniels to cross Big Raccoon Creek. It is an icon that continues to remind us of a simpler time.

 

Crowd_2 The majestic Mansfield Covered Bridge is at the center of activity during the festival in this historic village located in the southern part of Parke County.

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Just up the creek, stands the 1920’s Mansfield Roller Mill still in operation today.

 

 

Throughout the town you will find...

Dsc03539_2    • Mansfield Village Welcome Center – the hub for visitor information

    • Free trolley rides from Hilltop Farm parking lots across SR 59

    • “Best seats in the house” aboard the Mansfield Covered Bridge Sky Ride

Dsc03541     • The best strawberry shortcake in Parke County at Fox’s Overlook Kitchen downtown

    • Plus attractions at 2 Hilltop Farm locations!
          • Covered Food Court & Modern Restroom
          • Free, live entertainment
          • General Store
          • Craft Tent

    • ‘Ole Barnyard
          • Modern Restroom
          • Free, live entertainment
          • Craft Pavilion
          • Children’s Area

Dsc03502 Visit Mansfield Village… See what makes us the largest attraction during the Covered Bridge Festival

Festival hours are 8 am until 6 pm from October 12th through the 21st.


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 http://www.parkecountyguide.com/2011/12/2012-covered-bridge-festival-in-mansfield.html Mansfield Village Old Fashioned Christmas tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f08ea2788340162fddcd663970d 2011-12-15T15:00:00-05:00 2011-12-15T15:00:00-05:00 Mansfield Village celebrates the holidays with Christmas shopping, beautiful decorations, thousands of lights, a visit from Santa, a turkey dinner and other delicious food. — Stop in at Mansfield Village's Old Fashioned Christmas Festival. This year's 2012 festival will be held - Nov. 23rd, 24th and 25th with a second weekend Dec. 1st and 2nd. PAT McCARTER

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November 23-24-25 & December 1-2, 2012
Fri: 5 pm—9 pm ● Sat: 10 am—9 pm ● Sun: 10 am—4 pm
Christmas_pic_2 Skip the mall, shop at Fox's Overlook ● Two weekends of Christmas celebration!

Christmas time is a special time of year, with celebrations on every corner. During this magical season, you'll find all sorts of gift-giving ideas that you won't find anywhere else, from homemade goodies to handcrafted items at Fox's Overlook.

Old_fashioned_christmas_4Stop in at Fox's Overlook at Mansfield Village for an Old Fashioned Christmas, held - Nov. 22nd, 23rd and 24th with a second weekend Dec. 1st and 2nd.

Fox's Overlook at Mansfield Village celebrates the holidays with Christmas shopping, beautiful decorations, Christmas lights and delicious food.

Nothing gets you in the Christmas spirit like a blanket of fresh-fallen snow; the soft lights of the historic Mansfield Roller Mill glowing against the background of the quiet, frozen creek; the majestic presence of the covered bridge; and the multi-colored twinkling lights.

Fox's Overlook at Mansfield Village is where you can find special, one-of-a-kind, antique or craft items.

     ● Christmas Lights 
     ● Hot Food
     ● Unique Gift Ideas
     ● Fox's Sweet Shoppe

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http://www.parkecountyguide.com/2011/12/mansfield-village-old-fashioned-christmas.html Covered Bridge Calendars for Christmas! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f08ea278834015437fdaedb970c 2011-12-07T16:00:00-05:00 2011-12-15T14:37:48-05:00 COVERED BRIDGE CALENDARS — A PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT! — Single Calendar $10.00 — Package of 10 Calendars $59.00 — Parke County's thirty-one remaining treasures give good reason for calling us the Capital of Covered Bridge Country, with the oldest dating back to 1856 and the newest to 2006. — This beautiful, full-sized calendar showcases a different Parke County Covered Bridge each month. The calendar includes dates for the 2012 Parke County Festivals and Special Events. PAT McCARTER

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A PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT!

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Package of 10 Calendars $59.00

Chances are, not may folks stopped in the middle of a covered bridge to comment on its beauty or ingenious construction 100 years ago. They simply used it to cross a body of water.

Yet what was built with an ordinary purpose has become for many a source of extraordinary beauty; a muse for lovers, artists and writers; a focal point for wedding planners; and a curiosity for engineers and tourists. Unfortunately they are also fragile, often falling prey to vandalism and arson.

Parke County's thirty-one remaining treasures give good reason for calling us the Capital of Covered Bridge Country, with the oldest dating back to 1856 and the newest to 2006.

This beautiful, full-sized calendar showcases a different Parke County Covered Bridge each month. The calendar includes dates for the 2012 Parke County Festivals and Special Events.

Get Calendars Here!

 http://www.parkecountyguide.com/2011/12/covered-bridge-calendars-for-christmas.html The New 2011-2012 PARKE COUNTY GUIDE tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f08ea278834015391e1e101970b 2011-10-04T17:00:00-04:00 2011-10-07T23:10:18-04:00 Get your advance copy of the 2011-2012 Parke County Guide™ as an Adobe PDF Download for only $5.00 beginning October 3rd, 2011 and be prepared for the 2011 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival! — Stories, Photos, Maps and More! 40 Pages with Photos & Maps in COLOR. PAT McCARTER

Download the 2011-2012 Parke County Guide™

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Download the 2011-2012 Parke County Guide™ Get a copy of the 2011-2012 Parke County Guide™ as an Adobe PDF Download for only $5.00. This new issue also offers a lot of information about things to see and do while attending the 2011 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival! 

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For over twenty-five years, we've been providing the visitor with information and some of the country's best-kept secrets in this land that is nationally recognized as the land of covered bridges.

Over two and a half million people visit Parke County annually, and we want to make sure you receive the most from your visit.

We are known for our 31 covered bridges, but we are also known for our beautiful countryside, warm hospitality, down home food and country fun.  You'll find your troubles melting away as you relax and enjoy our three state parks, old mills, waterfalls, great shopping experiences, entertainment and warm inviting places to stay.  It's like stepping into a whole new world away from the hustle and bustle of today's busy life.

Come and enjoy Parke County.  I invite you to leisurely leaf through the following pages where you'll find represented the best of what we have to offer.Pat_editorpic_2

You won't want to miss any of it!

Sincerely,

Pat McCarter, Managing Editor 

Parke County Guide™
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Contributing Writers: Marjorie Hopkins, Celia Case

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2012 CALENDAR Ad Chances are, not may folks stopped in the middle of a covered bridge to comment on its beauty or ingenious construction 100 years ago. They simply used it to cross a body of water.

Yet what was built with an ordinary purpose has become for many a source of extraordinary beauty; a muse for lovers, artists and writers; a focal point for wedding planners; and a curiosity for engineers and tourists. Unfortunately they are also fragile, often falling prey to vandalism and arson.

Parke County's thirty-one remaining treasures give good reason for calling us the Capital of Covered Bridge Country, with the oldest dating back to 1856 and the newest to 2006.

This beautiful, full-sized calendar showcases a different Parke County Covered Bridge each month. The calendar includes dates for the 2012 Parke County Festivals and Special Events.

Get Your Copy Here!

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