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MANSFIELD VILLAGE ANNOUNCES 2010 FESTIVAL DATES!

Mansfield Village is pleased to announce the dates for all of the 2010 festivals. Two of the festivals have changed for 2010. The Covered Bridge Bluegrass and Barbeque Festival in June is now Mansfield Village Old West Days; featuring Pony Rides, a Stick-Horse Race, a Kid's Fishing Rodeo and a contest for the the best dressed cowboy and cowgirl. The Woodworkers & Whittlers Weekend in July is now The Mansfield Village Dog Days of Summer with a weekend full of events to honor of our furry, four-legged friends. 

April 24-25, 2010

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) 

June 5-6, 2010

MANSFIELD VILLAGE 

OLD WEST DAYS 

• Best Dressed Cowboy & Cowgirl Contest
• Kid's Stick-Horse Races
• Pony Rides 
• Kid's Fishing Rodeo  
• Shopping/Vendors
• Festival Food
• Camping (Showers/Restrooms On-Site)   

July 10-11, 2010

MANSFIELD VILLAGE

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

•  Pet Contest
  • Cutest & Best Trick (Saturday)
  • Best Dressed & Look-A-Like (Sunday)    
• Dog Treats  
• Dog Photos 
• Dog Walk 
• Woodworking Demonstrations
• Shopping/Vendors
• Festival Food
• Camping (Showers/Restrooms On-Site)

August 14-15, 2010

MANSFIELD VILLAGE

WATERMELON FESTIVAL

• Watermelon Eating Contest 
• Produce Market
• Shopping/Vendors
• Festival Food
• Camping (Showers/Restrooms On-Site)

September 11-12, 2010

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 8-17, 2010

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 26-27-28 and December 3-4-5, 2010

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!

MANSFIELD VILLAGE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 2009-2010

Complete Festival Schedule 2009 — 2010

Mansfield Village, located 15 minutes southeast of Rockville in scenic Parke County Indiana, is best known as a popular Covered Bridge Festival destination. This historic village is home to many other enjoyable festivals throughout the year. Click "Continue reading" below for the Festival Calendar.

Mansfield Village Covered Bridge Festival

Mansfield Village Celebrates The
Covered Bridge Festival

October 9-18, 2009
October 8-17, 2010
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 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.

Mansfield Village Cornbread Festival

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

   

September 12-13, 2009
September 11-12, 2010

The early autumn breezes along Big Raccoon Creek set the stage for this annual weekend event full of family fun. On Sunday, September 7th, see the 5th 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...

Mansfield Village Old Fashioned Christmas

November 27-28-29 & December 4-5-6, 2009
November 26-27-28 & December 3-4-5, 2010
Fri: 5 pm - 9 pm ● Sat: 10 am - 9 pm ● Sun: 10 am - 4 pm
Skip the mall, shop at a holiday festival ● 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.

Mansfield Mushroom Festival & Car Show

Ready
     Set
        Hunt!

April 24-25, 2010

There's fun for everyone in the family at the Mansfield Village Annual Mushroom Festival the weekend of April 24th and 25th, 2010!

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.

Continue reading or view the Press Release for details!