Are you on the hunt for some fun community activities to participate in this year? Well, look no further! Check out this wide selection of fun and exciting events that are being offered by the Pulaski County community in 2024.
“Pulaski County excels when it comes to attracting visitors,” Nathan Origer, executive director of the Pulaski County Community Development Commission, said. “Our tourism is heavily oriented towards the outdoors, and we draw people from the Region, across the state, and even Chicagoland.”
Take a look at the following events and see if any of them spark your interest!
Tippecanoe River State Park
Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, March 30
Come help Smokey the Bear celebrate Easter at Tippecanoe River State Park’s sixth annual Easter egg hunt! Be sure to participate in games and crafts before the egg-hunting fun begins. Learn more information about this event here.
Free Fishing Day – Saturday, June 1
Calling all fishing enthusiasts! Head over to the Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area West Pond for a relaxing free fishing day. Learn how to tie a fishing knot and how to clean the fish you catch. No need to bring your own fishing pole, bait, or gear – they will be provided for you! Click here for more information.
Christmas in July – Saturday July 13 - Sunday July 14
Are you in the Christmas spirit, but can’t wait until December to celebrate? Not to worry, Tippecanoe River State Park has got you covered! Choose from two Christmas in July events being held at the Electric campground and enjoy the holidays in the middle of the summer. Learn more about these events here.
Tippy Tri-Challenge – Saturday, July 20
Do you have what it takes to complete the Tippy Tri-Challenge? This triathlon features a 1-mile hike/run followed by a 4-mile bike ride and a 3-mile kayak/canoe ride along the Tippecanoe River. Test your athletic abilities and show that you are up to the Tri-Challenge! For registration information, click here.
Fort Knox Paintball
Xbox vs Playstation – Saturday April 13 - Sunday April 14
Which video game console is the best: Xbox or Playstation? You can find out at Fort Knox Paintball’s annual Xbox vs Playstation event! Show your pride for your favorite console by joining one of the teams and battling your way to victory! Enroll in pre-registration here.
World War 1 – Saturday July 13 - Sunday July 14
Who will win: Team Mexico or Team Canada? Choose your side and battle it out at the inaugural event of this all-new paintball series! This will be an exclusive 2024 First Strike Round (FSR) allowed event. Click here to find out how to register.
Marvel vs DC – Saturday September 7 - Sunday September 8
Decide whether you will stand with Marvel or DC! Prove that your favorite comic brand is superior in this annual clash of the titans. Dress up as your favorite superhero or supervillain to get an unlimited number of respawns! You can learn how to register here.
Reapers Revolution – Saturday October 12 - Sunday October 13
Get into the Halloween spirit by taking the field at this ghastly event! Join the Good Team or the Evil Team and find out which side will win out in the end. Click here for registration information.
Winamac Aeromodelers
Jets Over the Heartland 2024 – Wednesday June 19 - Sunday June 30
Come out to the Winamac Aeromodelers Club for this annual high-flying event! Bring your remote-controlled model jet planes to the club’s 50 x 800 foot runway and take to the skies alongside your fellow pilots. Be sure to stop by the pilot dinner on Saturday! For pilot registration information, click here.
Outta Site Aerotow – Wednesday August 14 - Sunday August 18
Calling all glider pilots! Take your model plane out for a spin at Winamac’s Aerotow event. Gliders of all sizes will be towed high into the sky and their pilots will get to show off their flying skills for the crowd! Click here to register for this exciting event.
Francesville Fall Festival
Francesville Fall Festival – Friday September 20 - Sunday September 22
Come help residents of Francesville – “A Small Town with a Big Heart” – celebrate the 56th annual Francesville Fall Festival! Attendees of all ages can enjoy a wide range of activities including carnival rides, a petting zoo, a baking contest and silent auction, a car show, and, of course, the parade! Be sure to also get in a round of “Chicken” Bingo, Francesville’s signature take on the classic game. Click here for more festival information.
Northern Indiana Power from the Past, Inc.
Northern Indiana Power From the Past – Thursday July 18 - Sunday July 21
Celebrate our state’s rich agricultural history at Winamac’s 47th annual Northern Indiana Power From the Past event! Learn how antique farming equipment worked by seeing these machines in action at one of the many working displays. You can also choose from an jam-packed lineup of activities which includes a quilt show, several live musical performances, a skillet toss, and even a historical working village! Click here for more event information.
Friends of the Panhandle Pathway
Moonlight Over the Tippy 2024 – Friday, June 7
Grab your bicycle and get ready to enjoy a moonlit ride along the Panhandle Pathway Trail! Participants of all ages are invited to bike this historic trail from Winamac to Thornhope and back, a round trip of 20 miles. The Winamac Corner Deli will provide the cyclists with a meal of delicious pulled pork sandwiches upon their return! Click here to learn how to register for this event.
You can learn more about how these organizations contribute to the Pulaski County community in a variety of ways by checking out their websites.
“Anytime one of our local businesses or our state park puts on an event, it's a new opportunity for people to be exposed to more of Pulaski County,” Origer said. “Whether the visitors spend $1 at the grocery store or spend $150,000 on a house because they like it here, our county is being positively affected.”
Be sure to visit the Pulaski County website to learn more about other exciting activities taking place in Pulaski County in 2024!
