PARKE COUNTY GUIDE - Parke County COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL - VISITORS GUIDE - Rockville Indiana

Welcome to Southern Parke County [MAP]

Welcome to Southern Parke County, the home of fun and festivals! — there’s one for every season from Mushroom time to Christmastime. Come see this region decked out in the delicate blooms of redbud and dogwood in the spring, the vivid greens of summer, the vibrant hues the fall brings or in the soft, pristine snow cover of winter. Southern Parke County is also home to two working grain mills, lots of good fishing places, winding country roads, more of those beautiful bridges, quaint inns, shops galore and savory fare. We know you’ll be enchanted with all the local splendor of this region!

Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous 2018

Nothing beats cabin fever like springtime in Parke County, and you won’t want to miss the Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous April 28-29, 2018. This living history event offers a taste of authentic early 1800s living in a beautiful historic setting.

The Bridgeton Mill in Bridgeton Indiana

“Gnarly” and the small mill building at the Indiana State Fair.

Mike and Karen Jean Roe purchased an old water-powered mill in Parke county, Indiana 22 years ago. It was in deplorable shape and many folks considered it an eyesore.

Ditzler Orchard at Cherrywood Farm

Ditzler Orchard has been family owned and operated since 1970. Here you can pick your own strawberries, cherries, blueberries and apples in season. Rather not pick them yourself? Then come shop our market! Visit us on the web at www.ditzlerorchard.com. We’re open daily May through December, so stop in to see us!

Collom’s General Store in Bridgeton

 

Bridgeton’s heritage is preserved in the bridge, the mill and its buildings. You will enjoy your visit of the past in this historic old mill town. — Photo: Pat McCarter

Dan and Kathy Collom, as the owners of Collom’s General Store in Bridgeton, Indiana, would like to invite you to stop in and visit.

Rosedale Strawberry Festival — June 1-3

Rosedale’s Strawberry Festival takes place the first full weekend in June and it claims the title as home to the best homemade shortcakes in Indiana! This family oriented three day festival is shock full of fun, good food, games, shopping, activities for old and young alike and, of course, it is full of strawberries! We are known for delectable homemade strawberry shortcake with heaps of strawberries and ice cream and real whipped cream that melts in your mouth. It’s a summertime treat you won’t want to miss.

Ski’s Truck & RV Sales in Rockville

Tour Parke County in style in a cool diesel truck or beautiful new RV from Ski’s Truck & RV Sales. Located just three miles east of Raccoon Lake, Ski’s Truck & RV Sales has a wide selection of pre-owned vehicles for sale, including 4x4 trucks, SUVs, vans and cars, in just about every price range.

The Happy Camper Market & Grill

Visit us at The Happy Camper Market & Grill... up on the hill for delicious food! You can call ahead, dine in or carry out. Beer and wine are also available. Book a party and let us do the work. Order brisket or pulled pork by the pound, add sides and pick it all up on your way home.

The Red Raccoon - East of Raccoon Lake

The Red Raccoon is a unique, one of a kind retail store located on US HWY 36 just east of Raccoon Lake SRA in Bellmore, Indiana. Our 3,500 square foot location allows for an array of products for your clothing, home decor, and gardening needs.

Mill Creek Honey Farms - Open Year-Round

One “sweet” stop in Parke County is Mill Creek Honey Farms where you can buy raw Indiana honey at their self-serve stand just a couple miles East of Raccoon State Park on US 36. People world-wide know the health benefits and luscious taste of the product of the tiny honey bee. Honey was even known in Greek mythology to have the ability to achieve immortality to those who ate this golden delight. Today honey is used for all sorts of purposes from a cough suppressant to a natural sweetener. It is said it is “the one thing that can do everything.”