Saturday

Crothersville FFA Breakfast

7:30AM - FFA Booth

 

The Crothersville FFA will be hosting breakfast Saturday morning of the festival. Visit the FFA Booth and pick up some Biscuits & Gravy!

Co-Ed Volleyball

8AM - Gym

 

Registration for the coed volleyball ($20 per player) and three-on-three basketball ($50 per team) tournaments start at 8 a.m. in the gymnasium.

3 on 3 Basketball

8AM - Gym

 

Starting at 8 will be the 3 on 3 Basketball

Firemans Waterball

9AM - Fire Station

 

The Crothersville-Vernon Township Volunteer Fire Department once again will sponsor a waterball contest with registration at 8 a.m. and hoses up at 9 a.m. at the fire station on Moore Street.

WAR - Women Armed & Ready

9AM- Main Stage

 

The Women Armed and Ready mobile unit is one of the new features, set up on Preston Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Its purpose is to empower women to protect themselves and their loved ones and train in the proper use of a firearm, storage and being prepared for dangerous circumstances.

Pedal Tractor Pull

10:30AM- Preston Street

 

The Pedal Tractor Pull sponsored by the Traditional Young Farmers will begin at 10:00AM. The pull will take place on south end of Preston Street in front of Festival grounds.

Pet & Bike Parade

12PM - Main Stage

 

For Almost 40 years children of the community have been decorating their bicycles and dressing up their pets in red, white and blue. This year the Pet & Bike Parade will be at 12 noon in front of the stage. Cash prizes will be given to the winners. Ages are, pre-school to kindergarten, first and second grade, third and fourth grade.

Cowboy Possee Shootout

12PM - Preston Street

 

Cowboy Posse Productions is another new feature. Scenarios from the shootout at the O.K. Corral to Jesse James and the Daltons will be reenacted at noon and 3 p.m. on Preston Street.

Brian Fink

12:30pm- Main Stage

 

Crothersville’s own Brian Fink will take the stage at 12:30 p.m.

Parade

1:30PM- Main Stage

 

Registration for the 43rd Crothersville Red, White & Blue Festival Parade begins at 10am at the corner of Bard & East Street. We are looking for you-your group-or organization to participate. The Parade will line up on Bard Street by 1pm for judging. You must be register by 1 to participate in the parade. The parade will step off at 1:30pm. Categories for the parade are Float, Marching Unit, Commercial Unit, Antique Car/Truck, Horse & Rider, Hitch Team, and Bicycle/4 Wheeler. Contact Marion Gill for additional information 812-523-1889 or 812-569-3476. You can register to participate in the parade by clicking here.

Stars & Stripes

3pm- Main Stage

 

Stars & Stripes Line Dancers will be taking over the stage at 3PM.

Cowboy Posse Shootout

3pm- Preston Street

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Cowboy Posse Productions is another new feature. Scenarios from the shootout at the O.K. Corral to Jesse James and the Daltons will be reenacted at noon and 3 p.m. on Preston Street.

The Ladds

4pm- Main Stage

 

Thd Ladds will take the stage at 4

Real Country featuring Colt Wienhorst

4:40- Main Stage

 

Colt Wienhorst will take the stage at 4:40

KO's Martial Arts

5:30PM - Main Stage

 

KO's Martial Arts will begin at 5:30

Alley Katz

6PM- Main Stage

 

The Alley Katz will take the stage at 6

Southern Comfort

8:15PM- Main Stage

 

Starting at 8:15 will be Southern Comfort

Booth Raffles

8:50PM- Main Stage

 

Booth Raffles will be drawn at 8:50pm from the stage.

Shiddy Half Songs Band

9PM- Main Stage

 

At 9pm the Shiddy Half Songs Band will take the main stage

Zambelli Fireworks

10:00PM- Bard Street Park

 

There will be wholesome family centered fun for everyone as Zambelli Fireworks will provide a patriotic fireworks show. Robert Becker and Radio 96.3 WJAA will broadcast live starting at 9pm at Bard Street Park and will start the count down at 10pm as Zambelli Fireworks lights up the Crothersville sky. Visitors are encouraged to come early with their lawn chairs or blanket, mark their spot and head to the festival grounds and enjoy the food and visit with family and friends. 3D glasses will be availiable for free just look for the cool bus. Check out our fireworks page for more information including viewing areas.