Limestone Heritage Festival Kicks Off Today

Last updated on Monday, June 27, 2016

(BEDFORD) - This year’s theme of the Limestone Heritage Parade is “Indiana - 200 Great Years.” The Grand Marshal is Judy Elliott and honorary Grand Marshal The Bedford Chamber of Commerce, who is celebrating 100 years of service.

A highlight of this year's Limestone Heritage Festival will be the Lawrence County Bicentennial Float.

The float is being designed by Mitchell Art teacher Becky Mason and will make its first appearance at the Limestone Heritage Festival on July 4.

A welcome ceremony will begin at 11:15 a.m. with Lisa Grissom, parade chairwoman welcoming those attending, a flag raising ceremony, a call to colors by Roger Gales, JoAnna Kai Cobb singing the National Anthem and Mayor Shawna Girgis presenting the grand marshal award and the honorary grand marshal award.

Super Oldies 105.5 WQRK will be broadcasting Live as a "Countdown to the Parade" from 10am until Noon.

The following streets will be closed for the Parade Line Up Formation which begins on Monday, July 4th at 9 a.m.:

M Street between 12th and 15th streets.
N Street between 14th and 15th streets.
13th Street between Lincoln Avenue and M Street.
14th Street between Lincoln Avenue and M Street.
15th Street between M and O streets.

Parade entries are being accepted through June 23. Entry forms and rules for floats can be picked up at the Bedford Chamber or the Lawrence County Tourism Office, downloaded from www.bedfordinparades.com, www.downtownbedford.org or by request by emailing bedfordparades@hotmail.com.

2016 Limestone Heritage Festival Bedford Revitalization Inc. Event Schedule

Monday, June 27th

7:30 p.m. The Home of the Brave! BNL PAC

Free TASC Bus service by calling 812-275-1633 to RSVP

Tuesday, June 28th

7:30 p.m. The Home of the Brave! BNL PAC

Free TASC Bus service by calling 812-275-1633 to RSVP

Friday, July 1

4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Rotary Fish Fry & SILENT AUCTION Thornton Park Pavilion

Tickets: $10/person; ages 6-12 - $6; 5 & under free

BBQ at The Quarry

11 a.m. - 11p.m. Food Vendors open J Street
5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Limestone Carving Exhibit-Museum Lawrence Co. Museum
6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Beer Garden Harp Commons
6 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Cody Ikerd Harp Commons
8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Larry Summerton Harp Commons

Saturday, July 2

6 a.m. - 12 noon Pancake breakfast Downtown - Masonic Temple
8 a.m. - 12 noon Bedford Farmer's Market Courthouse square

BBQ at the Quarry

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Limestone Carving Exhibit Lawrence Co. Museum
11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Food Vendors open J Street
10 a.m. reg; Noon start Cornhole Tournament Harp Commons
12 noon - 11 p.m. Beer Garden Harp Commons
12 noon BBQ Judging begins
4 p.m. BBQ Sampling begins J Street
6 p.m. BBQ Awards Harp Commons
7 - 7:45 p.m. Dame's Rocket - Harp Commons
8 - 11 p.m. Honky Tonk Heroes Harp Commons

Sunday, July 3

2:30 - 4 p.m. Bedford's Got Talent Harp Commons www.downtownbedford.org

Monday, July 4

7:30 a.m. Veterans breakfast Golden Corral Restaurant
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Vendors open Around the square
11:15 a.m. Flag raising & Grand Marshal Ceremony Corner of 16th & "I" Streets
12 noon LHF Parade Starts Downtown
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. LHF Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social Harp Commons 5-6 pm Bedford Community Band Concert Harp Commons
6:30 - 8 p.m. TBA Harp Commons featuring "The Residue" Concert - Sounds of Summer (Beach Boys Tribute Band) Harp Commons

UPDATE: Fireworks in downtown Bedford now scheduled for Saturday, July 2 - due to forecast of heavy rain on Monday. The fireworks display be a part of BBQ at the Quarry's Saturday schedule.

Contacts

Home of the Brave Roger Gales 812-276-8995 Community Band Concert roger@gales.com
BBQ @ the Quarry David Pace 812-583-8513 paced36@gmail.com
LHF Parade Lisa Grissom 812-277-6312 bedfordparades@hotmail.com
Bedford's Got Talent Tara Jones 812-219-0770 tarathejones@gmail.com
Limestone Festival Bethany Morris 812-675-2392 morrisba5@yahoo.com
Elizabeth Andry eandry@shelterinsurance.com
BEDFORD REVITALIZATION, INC. info@downtownbedford.org 812-329-4221

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