September 24, 25 & 26, 2010 · Wanatah, IN
Schedule of Events
Parking is available along the railroad tracks, at the school (off 421 at south base of overpass), and at the American Legion (turn off US 30 onto Lincoln St.). Watch for parking signs. A FREE shuttle service will run between the School, Legion, and Scarecrow Square. Enter Wanatah from US 30 on Illinois St. (west of the bp station). Main St. will be closed.
- Please leave dogs and pets at home.
- No alcohol or smoking permitted
- No bikes, lasers, weapons, or silly string
Throughout Scarecrow Festival at Scarecrow Square
Arts & Crafts · Food Booths · Game Booths · Rock Wall Climbing · Free Entertainment · Kiddie RidesScarecrow Displays around Town
Fri., Sept. 25 3-6 PM Fall Harvest Contest at Scarecrow Square sponsored by Kankakee Valley REMC
Prizes for Tallest Sunflower, Heaviest Pumpkin, Largest Ear of Corn, Largest Zinnia, Soybean Stalk with Most Pods, Largest Tomato, Largest Watermelon, Most Unusual Gourd or Squash4-9 P All Food & Craft Vendors Open 4:30-7:30 P Pork Chop Dinner at the School sponsored by Salem United Church of Christ. Meal includes Pork Chop, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Applesauce, Roll, Drink & Dessert. Adults $8.00, Children $5.00. No children's carryouts. Stop by Salem United Church of Christ, 302 S. Main St. for tickets or contact any Salem member. 6 - 8 P Big Bale Roll at the Legion sponsored by Guse's Berry Patch. Download an Entry Form 6:30-8 P Entertainment at Tent B Billie Wayne and Friends Band 8 P Merchant Giveaways at Tent B sponsored by Wanatah Merchants (must be present to win) Sat., Sept. 26 8 A 5K Race & 3K Walking and Leisure Race Sponsored by Wanatah Little League
Begins at Legion9 A - 9 P All Food & Craft Vendors Open 9:30 A Scarecrow Scamper Ages 2-9, Kids Fun Run
Begins at Main & First Streets11 A Parade Downtown - begins and ends at the Legion 12-8 P Entertainment at Tent B Noon Frank Birdsell Balloonist
1:00 Matt Kalita - Extricationist
2:30 Horseshoe Cloggers
4:00 Scarecrow Dress-up & Talent
6:00 PTouch of Country Band1:30; 2:30; 3:30 Horsedrawn Carriage Tours Free Horse Drawn Narrated Tours sponsored by Wanatah Historical Society Noon-4 P Bingo at Legion Hall Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary, food available 1-3 P Scarecrow Sculpting for kids under 10 at Scarecrow Square 4 P Talent Show & Dress-up at Scarecrow Tent 4-7:30 P Fish Fry Sponsored by Wanatah Lions Club at School. All You Can Eat. Meal includes baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, roll and dessert of cherry, apple or peach pie. Adults $7.00, Children 6-12 $3.00, Preschoolers Free. Carryouts Available. Proceeds to local projects. Bring us your old eyeglasses. 8 P Karaoke Contest at Legion sponsored by American Legion Post 403. Sign in 7:30 PM 8 P Merchant Giveaways at Tent B sponsored by Wanatah Merchants (must be present to win) Sun., Sept. 28 8 A-1 P Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Sacred Heart Church
at Church Hall just east of Scarecrow Square8 A 3 on 3 Basketball at School 9 A-4 P All Food & Craft Vendors Open 10 A Church Service Tent B
Non-Denominational11:00-4 P Entertainment at Tent B 11:00 Spirit Singers w/ Rich Bohan
12:00 Homemade Jam Leek/Moser
1:30 Nashville Review Band
2:30 Good Time Cloggers8 A-2 P Car Show at Lions Park just south of Wanatah School. Sponsored by Michiana Antique Auto Club Noon - 3 P Bingo at Legion Hall
Sponsored by Legion Auxiliary Post 403, food available.1 P Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull at Lions Park just south of Wanatah School
sponsored by Cass-Clinton Volunteer Fire Dept.1-3 P Scarecrow Sculpting for kids under 10 at Scarecrow Square 4 P Duck Raffle at Legion Sponsored by American Legion Post 403 4 P Closing Ceremonies
Merchant Giveawaysat Tent B sponsored by Wanatah Merchants (must be present to win) Event Locations
- American Legion Post 403 - Races, Bingo, Duck Raffle, Karaoke
West Second Street & South Washington Street
- Wanatah School - Pork Chop Dinner, Fish Fry
309 Park Street- Scarecrow Square - Entertainment, Crafts, Food, Games, Scarecrow Sculpting, Drawings, Rock Wall Climbing
North Main Street, between Cross & High Streets- Lion's Park - Car Show, Pedal Tractor Pull
South Ohio Street- Sacred Heart Church - Pancake Breakfast
204 North Ohio Street