Celebrating 77 Years of Persimmon Traditions

The Mitchell Persimmon Festival began in 1947 when Mitchell native, George Bishop dreamed of creating an event to bring together the small community.

Schedule Of Events:

Saturday, September 21, 2024

8 AM - Yard Sales
Mitchell, Indiana
Yard sales will be happering all over Mitchell, IN. Pick up a lutat the Mitchell Chamber office closer to time Call (812) 848-4441 to add your yardsale to the list.

9 AM-2 PM: Persimmon Market
Community Building-101 Tom Green Dr.
Support local small businesses as you browse through vendors featuring boutique items, handmade decor, treats, much morel
Call (812) 675-9610 information

9 AM-1 PM: Dutch Oven Extravaganza
Mitchell Park-101 Tom Green Dr. As soon as you step out of your car, you will smell the delicious food shat is prepared!

9 AM - 2 PM: Fine Arts Entry
Mitchell Community Public Library
Enter your arts project for the Fine Arts Comest! $5 per person Lait to 3 paintings per person. Open to any artist 18 years or older. Call (812) 278-4723 information

12 PM - 4 PM: EMS Day
MHS Soccer Field Hancock Ave.
Bring the the kids and stop by to see the emergency equipment. Ambulances, trucks, and other fun things!
Call (812) 583-6770 for more information

4 PM: Candlelight Tour
Spring Mill State Park - 3333 State Rd. 60 E
Join us for a reenactment of life in the 1800's Plus concessions, music, and more! Sponsored by Tri Kappa Sorority Gate fees apply. Call (812) 845-4441 for more information

Sunday, September 22, 2024

12 PM - 5 PM: Road Rally
Mitchell High School Front Parking Lot, 1000 Bishop Blvd.
Have some fun with a carload of friends and family while you tour our beautiful county! Win prizes while you're at it! $10 per carload
Call (812) 797-8788 for more information

3 PM: Baby Contest
Burris School - 1755 Hancock Ave.
Enter your sweet baby in the baby contest! Groups 0-3 months, 4-6 months, 7-12 months, 13-23 months, and 2-3 years., $5 contest fee. $2 admission fee.
Call (812) 583-2941 for more information

7PM - Vesper Service
Mitchell Opera House - 217 N 7th St.
Sponsored by the Lawrence County Ministerial Alliance. Kick off the festival with a time of prayer and reflection.

Monday, September 23, 2024

9AM - 8 PM: Art and Quilt Exhibit
Mitchell Community Public Litheary
Examine fine displays of painting and amazing quilts. Open Mon, Tue, Thurs 9 AM - 8PM | Wed, Fri 9 AM - 5 PM | Sat 9 AM - 2 PM

11 AM - 2 PM: Puddin Pan
Jacob Finger Methodist Church - 139N, 8th St..
Stop by and grab you a delicious piece of persimmon pudding!

11 AM - 10 PM: Non-Profit Food Booths
Main Street
Support Phi Beta Psi Sorority and Mitchell Wesleyan Church Food Booths all week of the Persimmon Festival!

2PM - 6 PM: Arts, Crafts, Photography
American Legion Post 250-404 Sheeks Drive
View beautiful arts, crafts or photography created by locals! Viewing is open to the public.

4:30 PM: Main Street Nightly Food Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
Tonight the Mitchell Soccer Boosters will be serving Ham & Beans

5PM-10 PM: Non-Profit Food Booths
Main Street
Stop by the Varsity Club food booth for dinner and end your night with some delicious Persimmon Ice Cream from the Kiwanis booth!

6 PM -9 PM: Vendor Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
Don't forget to stroll through the vendor tent and shop for some goodies!

7 PM: Re-Introduction of All Queen Courts
Main Street Stage
Join us for the introduction of our Persimmon Festival Queen Courts, and celebrate our 2024 Festival Queen!

7:30 PM: Persimmon Idol
Main Street Stage
Stick around after the pageant announcements to enjoy a delightful singing showdown among the locals!

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

9am - 8pm: Art and Quilt Exhibit
Mitchell Community Public Library
Examine fine displays of paintings and amazing quilts! Open Mon, Tues, and Thurs 9am - 8pm | Wed, Fri 9am - 5pm | Sat 9am - 2pm
Call (812) 278-4723 for more information

11am - 2pm: Puddin Pan
Jacob Finger Methodist Church -139 N. 8th St.
Stop by for daily lunch specials and grab a delicious piece of persimmon pudding!

11am - 10pm: Non-Profit Food Booths
Main Street
Support Phi Beta Psi Sorority and Mitchell Wesleyan Church Food Booths all week of the Persimmon Festival

12pm - 8pm: Art, Craft, Photography
American Legion Post 250 - 404 Sheeks Drive
View beautiful arts, crafts, and photography created by locals Viewing is open to the public.
Call (812) 849-3082 for more information

4:30pm: Main Street Nightly Food Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
Tonight the Mitchell Winter Guard will be serving a beef roast dinner

5pm - 10pm: Non-Profit Food Booths
Main Street
Stop by the Varsity Club food booth for dinner and end your night with some delicious Persimmon Ice Cream from the Kiwanis booth!

5pm - 9pm: Brats on the Deck
American Legion Post 250 - 404 Sheeks Drive
A yearly tradition is Brats on the Deck at the American Legion. Stop by anytime for dinner!

5pm: Carnival Rides
Main Street
Today is the first day of carnival rides! Buy your tickets or your bracelet and get in line!

6pm - 9pm: Vendor Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
Don't forget to stroll through the vendor tent and shop for some goodies!
Call (812) 797-1172 to learn more

6pm - 7:30pm: MHS/Jr, High Dance Teams and the Burris Bee's
Main Street Stage
Watch the dance teams of Mitchell perform live on stage!

8pm: Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders
Main Street Stage
Lawrence County native, Cody Ikerd, and his band will perform live on playing the country songs we know and love, and some original songs

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

9am - 5pm: Art and Quilt Exhibit
Mitchell Community Public Library
Examine fine displays of paintings and amazing quilts! Open Mon, Tues, and Thurs 9am - 8pm | Wed, Fri 9am - 5pm | Sat 9am - 2pm
Call (812) 278-4723 for more information

11am - 2pm: Puddin Pan
Jacob Finger Methodist Church -139 N. 8th St.
Stop by for daily lunch specials and grab a delicious piece of persimmon pudding!

11am - 10pm: Non-Profit Food Booths
Main Street
Support Phi Beta Psi Sorority and Mitchell Wesleyan Church Food Booths all week of the Persimmon Festival

12pm - 8pm: Art, Craft, Photography
American Legion Post 250 - 404 Sheeks Drive
View beautiful arts, crafts, and photography created by locals Viewing is open to the public.
Call (812) 849-3082 for more information

1pm - 7pm: Grissom Home Tour
Gus Grissom Boyhood Home - 715 W. Grissom Ave.
Stop by the home that astronaut, Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom grew up in and take a FREE tour!

1pm: Senior Citizen Day
Main Street Stage
Right around lunch time, we will have some great music playing on the stage! Sponsored by Belle's Place of Bedford.

4:30pm: Main Street Nightly Food Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
Tonight the St. Mary's Catholic Church will be serving an Italian Dinner

5pm - 9pm: Brats on the Deck
American Legion Post 250 - 404 Sheeks Drive
A yearly tradition is Brats on the Deck at the American Legion. Stop by anytime for dinner!

5pm - 10pm: Non-Profit Food Booths
Main Street
Stop by the Varsity Club food booth for dinner and end your night with some delicious Persimmon Ice Cream from the Kiwanis booth!

5pm: Carnival Rides
Main Street
Load the kids in the car and head over to the Persimmon Festival! Buy your tickets or wristband and get in line for your favorite carnival ride!

6pm - 9pm: Vendor Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
Don't forget to stroll through the vendor tent and shop for some goodies! Call (812) 797-1172 to learn more

6pm: The Breeding Sisters
Main Street Stage
Listen to Amy and Hannah Breeding sing and play various instruments to spread the power of God's message through song!

7pm - 9pm: Klrby Stailey
Main Street Stage
Don't miss Kirby Stailey, Christian Country singer/songwriter and regional finalist of the hit TV show 'The Voice," performing gospel music!

Thursday, September 26, 2024

9am - 5pm: Art and Quilt Exhibit
Mitchell Community Public Library
Examine fine displays of paintings and amazing quilts! Open Mon, Tues, and Thurs 9am - 8pm | Wed, Fri 9am - 5pm | Sat 9am - 2pm
Call (812) 278-4723 for more information

11am - 2pm: Puddin Pan
Jacob Finger Methodist Church -139 N. 8th St.
Stop by for daily lunch specials and grab a delicious piece of persimmon pudding!

11am - 10pm: Non-Profit Food Booths
Main Street
Support Phi Beta Psi Sorority and Mitchell Wesleyan Church Food Booths all week of the Persimmon Festival

12pm - 8pm: Art, Craft, Photography
American Legion Post 250 - 404 Sheeks Drive
View beautiful arts, crafts, and photography created by locals Viewing is open to the public.
Call (812) 849-3082 for more information

4:30pm: Main Street Nightly Food Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
Tonight the St. Mary's Catholic Church will be serving an Italian Dinner

5pm: Carnival Rides
Main Street
Load the kids in the car and head over to the Persimmon Festival! Buy your tickets or wristband and get in line for your favorite carnival ride!

5pm - 9pm: Brats on the Deck
American Legion Post 250 - 404 Sheeks Drive
A yearly tradition is Brats on the Deck at the American Legion. Stop by anytime for dinner!

5pm - 10pm: Non-Profit Food Booths
Main Street
Stop by the Varsity Club food booth for dinner and end your night with delicious Persimmon Ice Cream from the Kiwanis booth!

6pm - 9pm: Vendor Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
Don't forget to stroll through the vendor tent and shop for some goodies! Call (812) 797-1172 to learn more

6pm: Jo and Key
Main Street Stage
Listen to the electric performance by Kevin Hudson and JoAnna Hackney as they play homegrown music and all-time favorites!

8pm: Rockland Road
Main Street Stage
Hang out by the main stage and enjoy this powerhouse group of talented musicians featuring multiple genres!

Friday, September 27, 2024

9am - 5pm: Art and Quilt Exhibit
Mitchell Community Public Library
Examine fine displays of paintings and amazing quilts! Open Mon, Tues, and Thurs 9am - 8pm | Wed, Fri 9am - 5pm | Sat 9am - 2pm
Call (812) 278-4723 for more information

11am - 2pm: Puddin Pan
Jacob Finger Methodist Church -139 N. 8th St.
Stop by for daily lunch specials and grab a delicious piece of persimmon pudding!

11am - 10pm: Non-Profit Food Booths
Main Street
Support Phi Beta Psi Sorority and Mitchell Wesleyan Church Food Booths all week of the Persimmon Festival

5pm: Carnival Rides
Main Street
Load the kids in the car and head over to the Persimmon Festival! Buy your tickets or wristband and get in line for your favorite carnival ride!

12pm - 8pm: Art, Craft, Photography
American Legion Post 250 - 404 Sheeks Drive
View beautiful arts, crafts, and photography created by locals Viewing is open to the public.
Call (812) 849-3082 for more information

11am - 10pm: Main Street Nightly Food Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
Tonight the St. Mary's Catholic Church will be serving an Italian Dinner

5pm - 9pm: Brats on Ihe Deck
American Legion Post 250 - 404 Sheeks Drive
A yearly tradition is Brats on the Deck at the American Legion. Stop by anytime for dinner!

5pm - 10pm: Non-Profil Food Boolhs
Main Street
Stop by the Varsity Club food booth for dinner and end your night with some delicious Persimmon Ice Cream from the Kiwanis booth!

6pm - 9pm: Vendor Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
Don't forget to stroll through the vendor tent and shop for some goodies! Call (812) 797-1172 to learn more

6pm: Vintaqe
Main Street Stage
Listen to this band of locals called "Vintage" play the best music from the 80's live on stage!

8pm: Endless Summer Band
Main Street Stage
A Persimmon Festival favorite - the Endless Summer Band! They will close out Friday night. Don't miss out!

Saturday, September 28, 2024

7am - 10am: Pancake Breakfast
Masonic Lodge - 309 N. 9th St.
Start your Saturday off right with a full course breakfast made by men at the Masonic Lodge.

8:30am: Persimmon 5K
Mitchell High School Front Parking Lot 1000 Bishop Blvd.
Join us for the 5k run and walk! There are several categories. Registration begins at 7:30 am. $20 admission.
Call (812) 276-7883 for more information

8am - 11am: Persimmon Pudding and Novelty Contesi
First Church of God - 405 N. 12th St.
Sign up for the persimmon pudding and novelty contest! Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Call (812) 521-2849 for more information

9am - 12pm: Tri-County Tractor and Equipment Show
5th and 6th Street
Bring your antique tractor and/or machinery to show all of our guests how it was in the good old days! Open to the public.
Call (812) 276-3637 for more information

9am - 12pm: Cruise-In
Mitchell Opera House - 217 N. 7th St.
Bring your vehicle to the cruise in! This is a great chance to show off your ride!
Call (812) 508-9465 to learn more

9am - 2pm: Art and Quilt Exhibit
Mitchell Community Public Library
Examine fine displays of paintings and amazing quilts! Open Mon, Tues, and Thurs 9am - 8pm | Wed, Fri 9am - 5pm | Sat 9am - 2pm
Call (812) 278-4723 for more information

9:30am - 12:30pm: Motorcycle Show
Mitchell Opera House - 217 N. 7th St.
The motorcycle show is open to the public! Want to show off your own ride? Entry fee is $10
Call (812) 797-4876 for more information

11am - Main Street Food Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
The Lions Club will be serving BBQ Dinner starting at 11 AM

11am - 6pm: Vendor Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
Don't forget to stroll through the vendor tent and shop for some goodies! Call (812) 797-1172 to learn more

11:30am - 1pm: Bloomington Jazz Orchestra
Main Street Stage
See former Mitchell Band Director, Hank Wintczak, in action as he plays the saxophones in the Bloomington Jazz Orchestra!

12pm: Carnival Rides
Main Street
Load the kids in the car and head over to the Persimmon Festival! Buy your tickets or wristband and get in line for your favorite carnival ride!

1:30pm: Grand Parade Opening Ceremonies
Main Street Stage
Let's kick-off and celebrate this year's Grand Parade!

2pm: Grand Parade
Main Street
Join us for the Grand Parade!
Let's end the 2024 Persimmon Festival with a bang!

4pm: Persimmon Contest Winner Announcement
Main Street Stage
It's time to learn the winners of the Persimmon Pudding and Novelty contest!

4pm - 7pm: Grissom Home Tour
Gus Grissom Boyhood Home - 715 W. Grissom Ave,
Stop by the home that astronaut, Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom grew up in, and take a FREE tour!
Call (812) 849-1090 for more information

4:30pm: Dames Rocket
Main Street Stage
Enjoy this family band that covers rock' n' roll hits from the 70s and 80s!

6pm: King Bee and the Stingers
Main Street Stage
Come out and enjoy this six-piece blues, soul, and funk band playing classic, gritty roadhouse blues!

8pm: The Dynamics
Main Street Stage
Don't miss an awesome live performance by "The Dynamics" to end the 2024 Persimmon Festival with a bang!

Date: September 21- 28, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Mitchell, IN 47446

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