CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2023

CIP Committee meetings are at the Linda Ray Insurance office on 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6pm
(442 E. National across from Court House)
Membership dues are $10 annually, payable at the first meeting attended and the following January each year.
All are welcome!
Linda Ray, President

Saturday, May 20
Kickoff to Summer-Forest Park
There will be a vendor market with 50 plus vendors for shopping, food, trucks, a car show, kiddie areas, and free entertainment by 7 Bridges, (Eagles Tribute) and the Shane Lunsford Band

Friday, June 2
Strawberry Festival at the Pavillion in Forest Park 11am-7pm
Home-made shortcakes, strawberries, ice cream and whipped cream PLUS
cheesburgers, coneys and drinks.
There will also ber a silent auction, vendors and entertainment!

November 24th-PARADE
Line up starts at Vandalia Street at 5:00 PM-Parade 
Cookies and Hot Chocolate will also be given away at the courthouse.
​8:45pm: A Gift of Christmas Fireworks, followed by the lighting of Forest Park

November 26 2-6pm
Celebrate Hometown Christmas withFREE Train Rides from City Hall!
Santa arrives at 4pm  Hot chocolate will be served courtesy of The Farm
Sponsored by Emmert Realty

December 10
​Special Kids Day-No charge for snacks, activities, photgos, and a special time with Santa

December 13
Pet Night in the Park

December 15 and 16 6-9pm
Carriage Rides in the park sponsored by First Farmers Bank and Trust, 103 W. National Ave/
 Check in at the pool concession stand for tickets and rides
Info at 812-446-1811

Santa House
PENDING:Santa will be in the park on the following nights: 
6-8pm Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - Nov. 26-Dec. 22
Also Nov. 25 after the parade.

December 24
Santa at North Pole on his flight around the world

​December 25th
Merry Christmas!

December 26th
Last day of lights in Forest Park