Celebrating 78 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 20, 2025

08:00 am: City-Wide Yard Sale
09:00 am - 2:00 pm: Persimmon Market
09:00 am - 1:00 pm: Dutch Oven Extravaganza
09:00 am - 2:00 pm: Fine Arts Entry
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Ems Day
02:00 pm: Baby Contest (Burris)
04:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Candlelight Tour

Sunday September 21, 2025

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Road Rally
07:00 pm: Vesper Service

Monday September 22, 2025

09:00 am - 08:00 pm: Art and Quilt Exhibit
11:00 am - 02:00 pm: Puddin' Pan
11:00 am - 10:00 pm: Main Street Food Booths
02:00 pm - 06:00 pm: Arts.Crafts.Photography
04:30 pm: Royal Family Kids Camp Nonprofit Food Tent (Pork Bbq)
05:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Main Street Food Booths - Code Dogs
06:00 pm: Mini, Little, Junior Queen Crowning
07:00 pm: Queen And Court Announcement
07:30 pm: Persimmon Idol

Tuesday September 23, 2025

09:00 am - 08:00 pm: Art and Quilt Exhibit
11:00 am - 02:00 pm: Puddin Pan
11:00 am - 10:00 pm: Main Street Food Booths
12:00 pm - 08:00 pm: Arts.Crafts, Photography
04:30 pm: Mitchell Wrestling Nonprofit Food Tent
05:00 pm: Luehrs Carnival and Amusement
05:00 pm - 09:00 pm: Brats On The Deck American Legion
05:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Main Street Food Booths
06:00 pm: Mhs Stingerz Dance (Stage)
06:30 pm: Mjhs and Burris Bee Dance Teams (Stage)
07:30 pm - 09:30 pm: Cody Ikerd And The Sidewinders (Stage)

Wednesday September 24, 2025

09:00 am - 05:00 pm: Art and Quilt Exhibit
11:00 am - 02:00 pm: Puddin' Pan
11:00 am - 10:00 pm: Main Street Food Booths
12:00 pm - 08:00 pm: Arts.Crafts, Photography
01:00 pm - 07:00 pm: Grissom Boyhood Home Tours
01:00 pm: Senior Citizen Day
04:30 pm: St. Mary's Church Nonprofit Food Tent (Italian Dinner)
05:00 pm: Luehrs Carnival and Amusement
05:00 pm - 09:00 pm: Brats On The Deck American Legion
05:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Main Street Food Booths
05:30 pm - 06:30 pm: The Breeding Sisters (Stage Gospel Night)
07:30 pm - 09:30 pm: Kirby Stailey (Stage Gospel Night)

Thursday September 25, 2025

09:00 am - 08:00 pm: Art and Quilt Exhibit
11:00 am - 02:00 pm: Puddin Pan
11:00 am - 10:00 pm: Main Street Food Booths
12:00 pm - 08:00 pm: Arts.Crafts, Photography
04:30 pm: Stingerz Dance Nonprofit Food Tent (Mexican)
05:00 pm: Luehrs Carnival and Amusement
05:00 pm - 09:00 pm: Brats On The Deck American Legion
05:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Main Street Food Booths
06:00 pm: Malachi Parks Band (Stage)
08:00 pm: The Flatline Band (Stage)

Friday September 26, 2025

09:00 am - 05:00 pm: Art and Quilt Exhibit
11:00 am - 02:00 pm: Puddin' Pan
11:00 am - 10:00 pm: Main Street Food Booths
12:00 pm - 08:00 pm: Arts,Crafts, Photography
04:30 pm: Lawrence County Cattlemen's Nonprofit Food Tent (Steak Dinner)
05:00 pm: Luehrs Carnival and Amusement
05:00 pm - 09:00 pm: Brats On The Deck American Legion
05:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Main Street Food Booths
06:00 pm: The Unnamed Band (Stage)
08:00 pm: Vintage (Stage)

Saturday September 27, 2025

07:00 am - 10:00 am: Masonic Lodge Breakfast
08:30 am: Persimmon 5k
08:00 am - 11:00 am: Persimmon Pudding and Novelty Contest
09:00 am - 12:00 pm: Tractor And Equipment Show
09:00 am - 12:00 pm: Cruise-In
09:00 am - 02:00 pm: Art and Quilt Exhibit
09:30 am - 12:30pm: Motorcycle Show (5th Street By Railroad Cafe)
11:00 am: Mitchell Walking Club Nonprofit Food Tent (Chili)
12:00 pm: Luehrs Carnival and Amusement
01:30 pm: Grand Parade Opening Ceremonies (Stage)
02:00 pm: The Grand Parade
04:00 pm: Award Ceremony (Stage)
04:00 pm - 07:00 pm: Grissom Boyhood Home Tours
04:30 pm: Bloomington Jazz Orchestra (Stage)
06:00 pm: King Bee and The Stingers (Stage)
08:00 pm: Endless Summer (Stage)

Date:
September 20 - 27, 2025

Location:
Various Venues in Mitchell, IN 47446

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