Join us for the Heritage Days Festival

Schedule of Events:

June 11, 2025

10:00am - 4:00pm: Rickert Studio Negative Collection at Huntington County History and Education:
Come check out Rickert Studio collection negatives and see if your senior photos, wedding or family photos are here. Donations accepted for your negatives go to the Huntington County Historical Society.

7:00pm: Little Miss and Junior Miss Heritage Days Pageant at Crestview Middle School:
Huntington County girls ages 5 to 12 will compete for the title of Little Miss & Junior Miss Heritage Days. Contestants are judged on personality, photogenics and modeling. Tickets are $5 (three & under are free) and may be obtained from contestants and at the door.

5:00pm: Poor Jack Amusements at Cherry Street and around the city building.
Sponsor: Huntington County Chamber of Commerce. Amusement rides and games for the entire family. Height restrictions on some rides.
Ticket prices: $1.50 each, or 20 for $25

June 12, 2025

4:00pm - 11:00pm: Poor Jack Amusements at Cherry Street and around the city building.
Sponsor: Huntington County Chamber of Commerce. Amusement rides and games for the entire family. Height restrictions on some rides.
Ticket prices: $1.50 each, or 20 for $25. Purchase a wristband for $25 and ride all evening, (weather permitting).

4:00pm - 10:00pm: Heritage Days Brat Tent
Wise Guys Downtown will host the Heritage Days Brat Tent. This event will be held in the parking lot behind Wise Guys between Washington and Market Streets. Live music from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

5:00pm - 9:00pm Heritage Days Car, Truck and Bike Show
Sponsored by: MetroNet Registration open from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Participants enter at intersection of Jefferson and Park Drive. Show 5 to 9 p.m., awards 8:30 p.m. dash plaques and goody bags for the first 75 cars. Top 20 Awards (80 & older, 81 & newer) 8 - 'Best of' Awards; family-friendly, local restaurants will be open. This show is open to all makes, models and years. (Registration forms are available at the Chamber office 305 Warren Street, 8-4 M-F) and online at
www.huntington-chamber.com

5:15pm: Junior Achievement (JA) 6th Annual Duck Race at Jefferson Street Bridge
Sponsored by: Junior Achievement Serving Huntington County and JA Serving Wabash County. The first three ducks to cross the finish line will win cash prizes. $1,000, $250 & $100. Advance purchased required; you do not need to be present to win. Tickets are available from any JA board member serving Huntington County, Bippus State Bank, 150 Hauenstein Road; Community Link FCU, 325 Etna Avenue, or contact through Facebook Messenger at JA/Huntington.
Ticket/Duck prices: $5 - 1 Duck; $20 -5 Duck Pack, $50 - 15 Duck Quack Pack. DEADLINE to purchase is June 11, 2025

June 13, 2025

6:00pm: Hot Dog Eating Contest at corner Jefferson & Washington Streets
Registration Opens May 5 Sponsored by B-K Root Beer Friday Downtown Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show. Pre-register at the Chamber of Commerce, 305 Warren St. Limited to the first 12 contestants to register.

June 14, 2025

7:00am - 10:am: Annual Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast at Moose Lodge, 390 Frontage Road.
Sponsored by: Women of the Moose Lodge. Sausage gravy with biscuits, potatoes and coffee. Milk or juice is extra. Full or half orders available. Open to the public

10:00am - 12:00pm 61st Annual Heritage Days Parade at Lake City Bank.
Sponsor: Huntington County Chamber of Commerce. Parade begins at the corner of N. Jefferson and MacGahan
Streets, travels south on N. Jefferson, straight through the downtown area. Parade route ends at Jefferson and State Streets next to the Courthouse. Judges and commentators.

12:00pm - 11:00pm: Poor Jack Amusements at Cherry Street and around city building.
Sponsor: Huntington County Chamber of Commerce. Height restrictions on some rides. Ticket prices: $1.50 each, or 20 for $25. Purchase a wristband for $25 and ride all day (weather permitting).

1:00pm - 5:00pm: "Bear Hunt"
Sponsored by: Izaak Walton League, 470 Hauenstein Rd. Cost: $5. Ages: Babies to young adults. The Izaak Walton Huntington Chapter is hosting their annual Teddy Bear Hunt. A great event for kids and families. Bear hunters buy a $5 hunting license to search the trails for a teddy bear to adopt for a good home. Smokey the Bear, firefighters, and DNR officers help kids search, practice using fire extinguishers and fill out adoption papers. Hunting passes include a meal and a goodie bag. There is face painting, bounce house, obstacle course, bear crawl, water balloons & more! There will be a 7'7" teddy bear door prize.

3:00pm - 7:00pm 20th Annual Huntington County Disaster Team at  Huntington North High School, 450 MacGahan Street
Car & Truck Show(Register at entrance on MacGahan Street). Entry fee $15. Registration opens at 2 p.m. and is open until 5 p.m. Dash plaques for first 100 registered, door prizes given out at registration. Awards presented at 8 p.m. with DJ Dick Smart of Smart Productions. Contact Max Kaylor for more information (260) 224-3535. (Registration forms available at the Chamber office 305 Warren Street, 8-4 M-F) and online at www.huntington-chamber.com

3:30:pm: 5th Annual Cornhole for Cancer Tournament at Moose Lodge 837, 390 Frontage Rd
Registration open from 3:30 to 4 p.m.; Bags fly at 4:30 p.m. $20 per team with 100% donated to Cancer Services of Huntington County. * Cash prizes. Open to the public, donations accepted. Contact Mark with questions at 260-224-7817.

4:00pm - 10:00pm: Heritage Days Brat Tent
Wise Guys Downtown will host the Heritage Days Brat Tent on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14. This event will be held in the parking lot behind Wise Guys Downtown between Washington and Market Streets. Live music from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

5 P.M. Pulling for Riley – Kiddie Tractor Pull at Kids Zone, Huntington North High School
Sponsored by: Beacon Credit Union. Registration/weigh-in at 4:30 p.m. Tractor Pull will begin at 5 p.m. Four weight classes for boys and girls: up to 44 lbs., 45-59 lbs., 60-74 lbs. and 75-100 lbs. Awards given for top three in each class. No fee to enter, accepting donations to Riley Children’s Hospital; children must have an adult present to participate.

5:00pm: Getting Healthy at the Lake, Lake Clare Pavilion
Come and join others on the obstacle course for kids up to 18 years old. There will also be a Paddleboard race for children 14 to 18 years of age. Free to all participants.

5:00pm: Ice Cream Social at Huntington North High School, Kids Zone:
Sponsored by: Parkview Huntington Hospital and Huntington Sheet Metal. Celebrate Heritage Days with a "free" scoop of ice cream while enjoying the evening activities. From 5 p.m. until supply is gone.

5:00pm - 8:00pm: Bicycle Helmet Giveaway at Kids Zone, Huntington North High School.
Sponsored by: Truitt Law Office. Truitt Law Office will offer free bicycle helmets to the first 200 kids to visit the booth during the Kids Zone. Participants can also register to win a brand-new child's bicycle. Helmets are available while supplies last.

5:00pm - 8:00pm: Kids Zone - FREE at Huntington North High School.
Sponsor: Huntington County Chamber of Commerce. Free pony rides sponsored by Novae. Bounce houses sponsored by Juergens Do-It Center, Christian Life Tabernacle and EDF Renewables; games provided by the Huntington City-Township Public Library, 9 Square & Archery Tag with Christian Life Tabernacle.

5:00pm - 10:00pm Hot Air Balloon Festival at Huntington North High School
Sponsored by: Local businesses. Food vendors planned are New Life Fellowship, hamburgers, chips and water; Christian Life Tabernacle, cotton candy, sno cones and popcorn; New Hope Church, hot dogs, nachos & cheese, pop, water; Ella's Food Truck, Mexican taco's; JB’s Cuisine Machine, pretzel crusted port tenderloin, chicken & waffle sliders, ahi tuna tacos, chicken teriyaki wrap and more, 7th Heaven Creations, variety of sweets and Coffee d’Vine assortment of smoothies, iced coffees and more. Joy Pleaser Clowns will make balloon designs. Walk inside an inflated balloon. Announcing the event will be DJ Dick Smart of Smart Productions. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the evenings activities with the family. Dusk - Balloon Glow - Bring the kids and cameras for a spectacular show of giant glowing aerostats

June 15, 2025

12:00pm - 5:00pm Poor Jack Amusements
Sponsor: Huntington County Chamber of Commerce. Amusement rides and games for the entire family. Height restrictions on some rides. Purchase a wristband for $25 and ride all afternoon (weather permitting).

1:00pm - 5:00pm: "Bear Hunt" Continues
Sponsored by: Izaak Walton League, 470 Hauenstein Rd. Cost: $5. Ages: Babies to young adults. The Izaak Walton Huntington Chapter is hosting their annual Teddy Bear Hunt. A great event for kids and families. Bear hunters buy a $5 hunting license to search the trails for a teddy bear to adopt for a good home. Smokey the Bear, firefighters, and DNR officers help kids search, practice using fire extinguishers and fill out adoption papers. Hunting passes include a meal and a goodie bag. There is face painting, bounce house, obstacle course, bear crawl, water balloons & more! There will be a 7'7" teddy bear door prize. Hunters and sponsors can register online at www.IzaakWaltonHuntington.com After a short break, at 6 p.m., the Search & Rescue Mission will begin. Come join the fun.

5:30pm - 8:30pm: JeFFFest at Huntington Art Center, 32 E. Franklin Street
Sponsored by: LaFontaine Arts Council. JeFFFest is a free to attend. Featuring fabulous music, fun food and fine art. Music will be performed by the HNHS Jazz Band, Erie Jazz Band and more! Food tickets are sold in $1 increments to be used for purchasing food items (cash/card accepted for tickets and auction items). A small canvas silent auction will be held at the Art Center. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and early bird bidding starts on June 10 during gallery hours. Canvases may be purchased at 32 E. Franklin Street, during normal business hours. Create and return your masterpiece by June 7.

Date: June 11-15, 2025

Location: Various Venue in Huntington

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