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SPECIAL EVENTS in Bridgeton are sponsored by the Bridgeton Covered Bridge Association, Inc.
ALL SHOPS ARE NOT OPEN FOR ALL EVENTS.
Check the Shopping page. Also, maps are available at the shops during the events.BRIDGETON COVERED BRIDGE:
One of 32 bridges in Parke County. Drive yourself over the mapped covered bridge routes. Bridgeton is on the RED AND BLACK ROUTE. Rockville is the starting point for these tours.2005 Events
| April 23-24 Mountain Man Rendezvous   Tee
Pees, Buckskin, Long Rifles….And more in Historic Bridgeton. Located
around Parke counties oldest home…The 1822 Case Log Cabin. See the mill in
operation (est. 1823) and stroll through the camps. A great experience for
kids |
| May 14 Woodworking and Quilt Show |
| June 4 Art & Wine Fair/Pancake Breakfast  Pancakes-8:00 am Till Noon-Historic
 Bridgeton Mill grinds wheat and mixes
whole grain flours to make the best tasting pancake you ever had.
Volunteers flip the pancakes for Indiana’s Most Famous Covered Bridge.
Come and watch the massive stones do their work, feel the vibration in the
floor, eat some wonderful pancakes and help save and restore Indiana’s
Most Famous Covered Bridge.THEN………………..Visit the 1878 House (The Miller’s Home) and see some great fine art while sampling some wine. Art 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Wine 12:00 noon-5:00p.m. |
 Sept. 10Craft Demonstration Day See old time crafts demonstrated around the 1878 House and Case Log Cabin. Mill open and operating. |
 Sept 10 & 11Milling Days  Historic
Bridgeton Mill est. 1823-Rebuildt 1870 is patterned after the designs of
Oliver Evans. He was the father of the American Industrial Revolution, he
designed and built the first automated factory-a flour mill. Milling Days
is near his birthday. Come and watch as the mill operates and learn how
one of the first automated factories in America worked. |
| Parke County Covered Bridge Festival Oct. 14-23 |
 Oct.
29Big Raccoon Creek In Autumn Bike Tour Bicycles ride on planned routes to raise money for the mill dam. It is not the Dam Bicycle Ride. |
| Nov. 25-27 and Dec. 2-4 Bridgeton’s Covered Bridge Christmas  Bridgeton’s
second largest event. See Indiana’s Most Famous Covered Bridge in Lights.
Get fresh stone ground products, Indiana products, Amish products and more
in the mill. Special Arts and Craft booths set up in “South Pole” barn and
“North Pole” barn. See Santa in the old log cabin sitting by the fire.
East a wonderful meal at the Old County Store and have a great time
shopping in the Historic District of Bridgeton. |
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Year Around Special Occasions The Bridgeton covered bridge is a great place for that special occasion. What more beautiful setting could you want for your wedding? Several couples have chosen to exchange their vows in this romantic setting.
Kim and Steve Branson |
Look for our little blue and white signs with the red arrows to help you find your way. You'll be glad you came.
See What Our Bridgeton Visitors Have to Say.
