Upcoming Events
2024 Bass Tournaments at Rockville Lake Park
2024 Bass Tournaments at Rockville Lake Park
Turkey Run Women's Wellness Retreat
Three days filled with fun classes ranging from wood carving, candle making, wine tasting, and lots more. Staying overnight at the Inn is optional.
Mansfield Village Mushroom Festival and Car Show
Mansfield Village celebrates it’s 35th Annual Mushroom Festival and Car Show on April 20-21 and 27-28, 2024. The weekend will feature a live mushroom auction, a mushroom contest, live music, a car show, and great food!
Bridgeton Rendezvous 2024
Living history reenactment, 1750-1840. See trading posts, black powder shoots, tomahawk/knife throwing, a skillet throw, and be sure to check out the hearth cooking at the 1822 Case Log Cabin.
Dine on a Covered Bridge - A Parke County Experience
Dine on a Covered Bridge, A Parke County Experience! Join us for a Parke County Experience you're sure to enjoy! The 2023 event was so successful that we have decided to offer TWO unique dining experiences in 2024!
Miami Nation of Indiana All Nations Gathering
Native drumming, singing, dancing, storytelling, flutists. Native craft vendors and food. Miami Living Village.
MainStreet Rockville Cruise-In + Car Show
Rev up your engines for the 32nd Annual MainStreet Rockville Cruise-In and Car Show on the Historic Courthouse Square! Join us on June 1st from 10am to 2pm for a thrilling celebration of classic vehicles, new models, and show-stopping cars.
Rosedale Strawberry Festival
For the best home-baked shortcakes in Indiana, visit Rosedale in June. This family-friendly street fair has free concerts daily, crafters, KidZone, adult hobby show, car, truck and heap show, and more.
Covered Bridge Antique Power Club Tractor Drive
Tour beautiful, historic Parke County! All tractors (old and new) and license drivers welcome. Travel through covered bridges and beautiful countryside. This tour takes drivers and passengers through our county’s historic covered bridges that are at the core of Parke County’s tourism, culture and identity.
Rockville Independence Day & Bicentennial Celebration
Saturday June 29, 2024 (We have teamed up with the town of Rockville to celebrate Rockville’s Bicentennial): Celebrate Rockville’s Bicentennial with us!
Rockville Lake Park Independence Day Celebration
Inflatable bounce houses and obstacle course from 11am-7pm, live music from 5-7pm, food vendors all day, and fireworks begin at dusk!
Raccoon Lake Independence Day Fireworks
The fireworks funding primarily comes from donations collected at the main gate prior to the show and a generous contribution annually from the Raccoon Lake/Union Township Homeowners Association. We would highly encourage those that attend by boat, enjoy from the dam, or from private docks and seawalls to help join in on funding the next big show.
Parke County 4-H Fair
Since 1921, features a celebration for those near and far that showcases all that the county has to offer. Plenty of things to do and see for young and old such as children's activities, entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, livestock, agricultural competitions and much more.
Rockville Block Party
The Mainstreet Rockville Block Party takes place on the Historic Rockville Courthouse Square. With carnival-style games, face painting, cornhole, and even a foam party, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The live music and food trucks will add to the festive atmosphere. This is a free event, making it accessible to all members of the community.
Dine on a Covered Bridge - A Parke County Experience
Dine on a Covered Bridge, A Parke County Experience! Join us for a Parke County Experience you're sure to enjoy! The 2023 event was so successful that we have decided to offer TWO unique dining experiences in 2024!
Bridgeton Civil War Days
Join us for a trip back in time to the days of the Civil War. Visitors can interact with the soldiers and civilians and get a glimpse of life in 1861-1865, a pivotal time in our history. Lots of learning opportunities for the kids. Come on out to Bridgeton for a day of fun for the whole family!
Bridgeton Milling Days
Visit the historic Bridgeton District! You will find live demonstrations of grinding flour and cornmeal on a 200 year old French buhr stone at the Bridgeton Mill, history tours of the mill, town and bridge and Pioneer craft demonstrations.
Mansfield Village Beans & Cornbread Festival
Join us on September 14th and 15th for Mansfield Village’s Annual Cornbread Festival! There will be tours of the Mill, vendors in the village, and tasty soup beans and homemade cornbread!
2024 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival
Welcome to INDIANA'S LARGEST FESTIVAL! 🎉 This countywide festival will take place from October 11-20, 2024. The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival – showcases the county’s 31 historic covered bridges and features authentic arts and crafts, fantastic food, and beautiful fall foliage.
Halloween Haunted Camping Weekend at Rockville Lake Park
Halloween Haunted Camping Weekend at Rockville Lake Park
Trick or Treat Around the Square
"Trick or Treat around the Square," sponsored by MainStreet Rockville, is a delightful Halloween event for the whole community. From 5 pm to 7 pm, families can gather in their spookiest, most creative costumes and roam the historic Rockville Courthouse Square, visiting participating local businesses for some trick-or-treating fun.
Small Business Saturday
"Small Business Saturday," sponsored by MainStreet Rockville, is an exciting opportunity for the community to come together and show support for local entrepreneurs and establishments. Set in the charming town of Rockville, nestled within scenic Parke County, this event encourages residents and visitors alike to shop small, shop local, and embrace the unique offerings of Parke County's small businesses.
Hometown Holidays Queen Pageant
The Hometown Holidays Queen Pageant is open to children and teens. The community is encouraged to attend this event and see who will wear the Hometown Holidays crowns!
Rockville Great Santa 5K Fun Run
Rockville Great Santa 5K Fun Run! Saturday, December 7th at 3pm at NE CORNER ROCKVILLE SQUARE - join the fun and frivolity.
Rockville Hometown Holidays on the Square
Hometown Holidays—a heartwarming event straight out of a Hallmark movie! Get ready for a day filled with enchantment and community spirit as we celebrate the magic of the season.
Hometown Holidays Parade of Lights
Get ready to illuminate the night sky with the MainStreet Rockville Parade of Lights! Join our vibrant community as we kick off the holiday season in style. Starting at 6pm, the parade will dazzle spectators as floats, vehicles, bicycles, and more, all adorned with twinkling lights, create a magical procession from Beechwood Park to the Historic Courthouse Square.
Mansfield Village Mushroom Festival and Car Show
Mansfield Village celebrates it’s 35th Annual Mushroom Festival and Car Show on April 20-21 and 27-28, 2024. The weekend will feature a live mushroom auction, a mushroom contest, live music, a car show, and great food!
Solar Eclipse Party in Montezuma
Grab your friends & family, Chairs or blanket and join us for a memorable afternoon. B&b and camp sites available for longer stays!
Solar Eclipse Viewing Event at Rockville Lake Park
Solar Eclipse Viewing at Rockville Lake Park. Come out and experience a historic event for the Midwest. We have partnered with the Children’s Museum of Terre Haute to host a solar eclipse viewing event.
The 2024 Parke County Maple Fair
Pancake meal served all day. Local artists and vendors selling handmade items. Located at The Parke County Fairgrounds 1472 N U.S. 41, Rockville, IN 47872
The 2024 Parke County Maple Fair
Pancake meal served all day. Local artists and vendors selling handmade items. Located at The Parke County Fairgrounds 1472 N U.S. 41, Rockville, IN 47872
2024 Eagles in Flight Weekend at Turkey Run State Park
Enjoy seeing wild bald eagles, an educational ambassador bald eagle, and other birds of prey. Support the park and find unique items in our Friends of Turkey Run & Shades State Parks online auction. Meet other nature enthusiasts and enjoy a winter weekend full of bird programming.
Montezuma Countdown to Christmas Bazaar
Montezuma Countdown to Christmas Bazaar. Sponsored by the Montezuma Covered Bridge Festival Committee. Enioy music, cookies and cocoa
MainStreet Rockville Parade of Lights
2nd Annual MainStreet Rockville. Parade of Lights
Christmas at The Clay Plant
Shopping, coffee, sweets and more with a large selection of handmade pottery! Including mugs, tumblers, bowls, planters, soup bowl mugs, and more for sale.
Parke County Covered Bridge Christmas Market
Shop Small and Locally this Christmas and join us at the Parke County 4-H Fairgrounds. A variety of unique items for that special person on your list.
MainStreet Rockville Hometown Holidays
Hometown Holiday 15th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Bridgeton Country Christmas
Unique art, gifts, crafts, decorations, live music, plenty of good food. Vendors and local shops open and full of gifts!
Shop Small Saturday - Parke County
Join the nationwide Shop Small movement and celebrate our Parke County small business on Shop Small Saturday, November 25, 2023. Put your money where your heart is and support your local businesses who support the area where you live, work and play.
Bridgeton Country Christmas
Unique art, gifts, crafts, decorations, live music, plenty of good food. Vendors and local shops open and full of gifts!
Christmas at the Village
Billie Creek will be dressed to impress with lights, wreaths, and special events. Join us daily from November 17 until December 31st. Village buildings will be open each day from 4-8pm to experience the beautiful holiday displays and throughout the village.
More information to come as it progresses.
Halloween in Parke County
Three Parke County Halloween Events at Rockville Lake, Montezuma and Raccoon Lake
2023 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival
Welcome to INDIANA'S LARGEST FESTIVAL! 🎉 This countywide festival will take place from October 13-22, 2023. The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival – showcases the county’s 31 historic covered bridges and features authentic arts and crafts, fantastic food, and beautiful fall foliage.
Parke County Covered Bridges & Wallace Garage Model T Tour
The West Centeral Indiana Model T'ers Chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America welcomes you to tour the beautiful 30+ Covered Bridges and the local Amish Community in Parke County Indiana.
Over the River and Through the Woods 5k and Family Fun Walk
Go over the River and Through the Woods in the first ever 5k and Family Fun Walk, brought to you by the Parke Trails Alliance and Vermillion Trails Alliance groups!
Bridgeton Milling Days
Visit the historic Bridgeton District! You will find live demonstrations of grinding flour and cornmeal on a 200 year old French buhr stone at the Bridgeton Mill, history tours of the mill, town and bridge and Pioneer craft demonstrations.
Mansfield Village Cornbread Festival
Join us on September 9th and 10th for Mansfield Village’s Annual Cornbread Festival!
There will be tours of the Mill, vendors in the village, and tasty soup beans and homemade cornbread!
Bridgeton Civil War Days
Join us for a trip back in time to the days of the Civil War. Visitors can interact with the soldiers and civilians and get a glimpse of life in 1861-1865, a pivotal time in our history. Lots of learning opportunities for the kids. Come on out to Bridgeton for a day of fun for the whole family!
Dine on a Covered Bridge - A Parke County Experience
Dine on a Covered Bridge: A Parke County Experience! We invite you to join us Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Bridgeton Covered Bridge for an enjoyable evening featuring a farm-to-table meal, musical entertainment, Bridgeton Mill demonstrations, and more.
Tickets: dineonacoveredbridge.square.site
Parke County 4-H Fair
Since 1921, features a celebration for those near and far that showcases all that the county has to offer. Plenty of things to do and see for young and old such as children's activities, entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, livestock, agricultural competitions and much more.
Bridgeton Mill's 200-Year Celebration
You are cordially invited to Bridgeton Mill’s 200-Year Celebration on July 4th from 10 am to 8 pm. Live bluegrass music starting around 12pm, shopping, food, pottery demonstrations, woodworking demonstrations, and more!
Raccoon Lake Independence Day Fireworks
The fireworks funding primarily comes from donations collected at the main gate prior to the show and a generous contribution annually from the Raccoon Lake/Union Township Homeowners Association. We would highly encourage those that attend by boat, enjoy from the dam, or from private docks and seawalls to help join in on funding the next big show.
Rockville Lake Park Independence Day Celebration
Inflatable bounce houses and obstacle course from 11am-7pm, live music from 5-7pm, food vendors all day, and fireworks begin at dusk!
Covered Bridge Antique Power Club Tractor Drive
Tour beautiful, historic Parke County! All tractors (old and new) and license drivers welcome. Travel through covered bridges and beautiful countryside. This tour takes drivers and passengers through our county’s historic covered bridges that are at the core of Parke County’s tourism, culture and identity.
Brick Street Market
One day show of folk art, primitive, & antique furniture show on the historic courthouse square featuring unique clothing & jewelry venues and gifts for the home. Leisurely cruise in a Ford Model T.
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