Metamora, Indiana 2010 Special Events and Festivals |
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| Additional events may be added at a later date. Dates and times may change. Click on month to view events. |
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| There are many Special Programs sponsored by the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site that can be found on the Visitors Information Page. |
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| 2010 Events |
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Open Mic Music Night |
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Last Friday in January - April, Come and play or come and listen!
This is your opportunity to get on stage and show off your music skills.
If you just love to hear music this is a FREE opportunity to come and enjoy
an evening of music. Sign up at 6:00 p.m. Music from 7:00 to 10:00
p.m. at the Mill Street Pizza on Main Street. |
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Mother's Day Train |
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Family Fun Days - National Train Day/Mothers Day Weekend Mother's
Day Train May 8, 9 - Enjoy a relaxing train ride though the scenic
Whitewater Valley, on your way to the historic town of Metamora. Enjoy a two
hour layover before your return trip to Connersville. Train departs
Connersville at 12:01 PM. A Parent rides for half fare when accompanied by a
child traveling at full fare. Please print the excursions page on the
whitewater valley railroad website and present when purchasing tickets. Call the Whitewater Valley
Railroad at (765) 825-2054. or
visit the Railroads website for more info and prices. |
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May Train Special |
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Whitewater Limited: Special May Train Runs -
This is a special running of our Connersville to Metamora train that departs
on every Thursday and Friday in the month of May. The train departs
Connersville at 10:00am. NOTE: Special Rates for School Groups by advance
reservations for these days. Call the Whitewater Valley
Railroad at (765) 825-2054. or
visit the Railroad website for more info and prices, |
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Wild West Train |
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May 15, Overland Limited: Wild West Train All Aboard
with a western twist. Join the Circle D Rangers as they protect the Metamora
bound train. Come and see Bandits, Marshals, Robber Barons, fancy and some
not so fancy women as you roll through the scenic countryside. Trains depart Connersville at 12:01 PM EST. Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054 or
visit the Railroad website for more
info and prices. |
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Webelos Program |
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May 15, Cost is $4.00 per person. During this workshop the Webelo Boy Scouts learn about the different occupations in engineering and the activities involved in these various engineering careers. Contact the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site at 765-647-6512. |
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Open Mic Music Night |
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May 28, Come and play or come and listen!
This is your opportunity to get on stage and show off your music skills.
If you just love to hear music this is a FREE opportunity to come and enjoy
an evening of music. Sign up at 6:00 p.m. Music from 7:00 to 10:00
p.m. at the Metamora Music Fest Stage - Lover Lane. Food and
Drinks available by the Metamora Lions Club. |
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Memorial Day Special Cermony |
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May 30, 2 p.m Walking Bridge - Come join us at a ceremony
that has been held
annually since the Civil War. Held on the car bridge and Whitewater
Canal, this special ceremony includes flowers tossed into the canal, along with singing to honor and
remember the past and present soldiers. The oldest and longest running
Memorial Day Celebration in Indiana. |
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Memorial Day Train |
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Memorial Day Valley Flyer excersion: May 31, Enjoy a relaxing train ride though the scenic Whitewater Valley, on your way to the historic town of Metamora. Enjoy a two hour layover before your return trip to Connersville.
Train departs Connersville at 12:01 PM EST.
Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054
or visit the Railroad website for more info and prices. |
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| June 2010 Events |
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24nd Annual Strawberry Daze |
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June 5 - 6, Look for the
big Strawberry tent in the middle of town at the Historic Jonathan Banes House where you can enjoy an early
summer treat. Sweet strawberry shortcake loaded with yummy
strawberries and topped with whip cream or ice
cream. Strawberry Pie eating contests at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., $5.00 entrance. Winner splits the pot. Music on the Wagon Stage and around town. Sponsored by the Merchants Association of Metamora. View Photos Strawberry tent is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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Family Movie Night |
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June 19, FREE - Bring the family, your lawn chairs or blankets for a movie under the stars. Family Fun Movie Night featuring "Sherlock Holmes". Movie will begin around 9:30 p.m. in front of the Banes House on Main Street. Popcorn, pop and hotdog will be sold. |
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Red Hat Society Day |
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June 19, Metamora's annual Red Hat Society
Day. If you're a Red Hat Lady come dressed in red and join your fellow
Red Hat friends on this special day designated just for you. Raffle, Trophy, and more! Registration at 9:00 a.m. at the Gazebo. Opening
ceremonies will be at 10:00 a.m. followed by the raffle and hat contest. Sign up your
group today! Cost is $10.00 per person. Call for details 765-647-2650. View Flyer |
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"It's Twilight Time" |
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June 19, “It’s Twilight Time!” 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. A special night of dinner, twilight cruise, wine tasting, and music. Spend a quiet evening with friends or a romantic evening with someone special. A three piece jazz group led by Pat O'Neal will be playing at the park. The general public will be served dinner from 5 to 7p.m. in the Gazebor park catered by the Whitewater Inn. You'll take a horse drawn carriage ride to the boat dock to Take a twilight cruise on the Ben Franklin III. Cruises are at 7:15 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. You'll enjoy the music of John Kogge playing acoustic guitar as you cruise the canal. After the cruise, particpants will take a horse drawn carriage to the gazebo area in the park and taste wines from Chateau Pomije Winery in New Alsace, IN and cheeses from the Amish Cheese Shoppe of Metamora. Lawn games will be provided for visitors wishing to particpate. Cost is $30.00 per person. Contact the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site at 765-647-6512. |
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Open Mic Music Night |
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June 25, Come and play or come and listen!
This is your opportunity to get on stage and show off your music skills.
If you just love to hear music this is a FREE opportunity to come and enjoy
an evening of music. Sign up at 6:00 p.m. Music from 7:00 to 10:00
p.m. at the Metamora Music Fest Stage - Lover Lane. Last Friday of the Month. Food and
Drinks available by the Metamora Lions Club. |
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| July 2010 Events |
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4th of July
Celebration
Ducky Durby Winners |
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Spend July 4th in Metamora.
Nowhere else on July 4th can you step back in time and shop in historical
buildings, ride a canal boat, ride a train and watch the stone-ground
cornmeal or flour being made at the gristmill as well as enjoy a day and
evening of fun filled events. The Fire Dept is having a firemens festival including chicken dinners, moon walk, dunking booth and beer garden throughout the day and music in the evening. Special music preformed on the Metamora Mill porch from 2:30 to 3:30 and 4:00 to 5:00. The Annual Parade begins at
6 p.m. This is an old fashioned parade unlike your typical parade. Who
knows what or who will be in it but it is sure to delight the young and old.
After the parade, go to the walking bridge for the annual Ducky Derby
Race. Make sure you purchase your duck and see if you can
win the grand prize! Ducks will be released into the canal after the parade
is over.
The first one to make it down the canal and cross the bridge at Columbia
Street wins! Ducks cost $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Games, activities and prizes for the kids. Grab your lawn chair and head to the
firehouse for a chicken Dinner and the the annual Fireworks Show at dusk.Sponsored by the
Merchants Association of Metamora, Historic Metamora, Inc., and The Metamora Fire Department. |
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Civil
War Train |
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July 4, Americn Limited Civil War Train excersion Come along and take a trip back in time with us. Be in the
middle of the action as an Union Army attachment protects the US Government
Payroll. While along the line a relentless group of Confederate soldiers,
simply known as Morgan's Raiders, plan and wait. Enjoy a relaxing train ride though the scenic Whitewater
Valley, on your way to the historic town of Metamora. Enjoy a two hour
layover before your return trip to Connersville. Train departs
Connersville at 12:01 PM EST. Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054 or
visit the Railroad website for more
info and prices. |
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Abraham Lincoln Train |
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July 10 - 11, Statesmen excersion with Abraham Lincoln Travel through time on The Statesman as you spend the day with the 16th President Abraham Lincoln on a relaxing train excursion through the Whitewater Valley. Mr. Lincoln will be riding along as you travel along remnants of the Whitewater Canal to the historic town of Metamora. Trains depart Connersville at 12:01 PM EST. Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054 or visit the Railroad website for more
info and prices. |
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Wild West Train |
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July 17, Overland Limited: Wild West Train All Aboard
with a western twist. Join the Circle D Rangers as they protect the Metamora
bound train. Come and see Bandits, Marshals, Robber Barons, fancy and some
not so fancy women as you roll through the scenic countryside.Trains depart Connersville at 12:01 PM EST. Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054 or visit the Railroad website for more
info and prices. |
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Indiana Heritage Festival |
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July 17 - 18, Indiana Heritage Festival "A Voyage in Time: Life Along the Whitewater Canal". A weekend of historic demonstration, live music and a civil war re-enactors encampment throughout the town of Metamora. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Performers: Shawnee Valley Dulcimer Society, Catrina and the Baggy Bottom Boys, Country Steppers Cloggers, Forget-Me-Not Dancers,
Story Teller: Sue Grizzell
Demonstrators: Whitewater Valley Wood Carvers, Whitewater Valley Blacksmiths, Pumprey Farm Sorghum Molasses and Produce, Whitewater Fiber Friends, Basket Making, Tin Smithing, Copper Smithing, Rug Hooking, Sewing demo, Master Gardeners from Franklin County, Candle making, The Ladder Man.
There will also be a story teller, a petting zoo and the Virginia Regiment Civil Ware Re-enactors encampment will make camp in the Metamora Grist Mill Park. Many of the demonstrators will be located at the Fire Department and selling their products. Demonstrations will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Contact the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site at 765-647-6512. |
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Open Mic Music Night |
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July 30, Come and play or come and listen!
This is your opportunity to get on stage and show off your music skills.
If you just love to hear music this is a FREE opportunity to come and enjoy
an evening of music. Sign up at 6:00 p.m. Music from 7:00 to 10:00
p.m. at the Metamora Music Fest Stage - Lover Lane. Last Friday of the month. Food and
Drinks available by the Metamora Lions Club. |
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| August 2010 Events |
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Everybody is a Kid Day |
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Aug 7, Cost $2.00 per person -Adults and seniors will have the opportunity to ride the Ben Franklin III for the same price as a child. We do this on the same day as the Metamora Merchants Association’s “A Teddy Bear Tea.” This is a children’s day where merchants supply games and other special events for children and provides child safety information for parents. Contact the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site at 765-647-6512. |
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Teddy Bear Tea Party |
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August 14, Metamora's back to school Family Fun Fair & Teddy Bear Tea Party. Games...Face Painting...Storytime...Crafts...Win Prizes...Have a Tea Party and More. From 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Get your tickets for the "Stuffed the Bookbag Raffle". Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. You can win a bookbag stuffed with school supplies and goodies. Bring your favorite "stuffed friend" to the tea party. Pick up your itinerary and map at either Jayne & Friends or Cranberry Junction Gifts. For more
information contact Jayne at 765-647-5400. |
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Family Movie Night |
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August 14, Bring the family, your lawn chairs and blankets for a movie under the stars. Family Fun Movie Night featuring "Percy Jackson & The Olympians". Movie will be at 9:30 p.m. in front of the Banes House on Main Street. Popcorn, pop and hotdog will be sold. |
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Wild West Train |
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August 21, Overland Limited: Wild West Train All Aboard
with a western twist. Join the Circle D Rangers as they protect the Metamora
bound train. Come and see Bandits, Marshals, Robber Barons, fancy and some
not so fancy women as you roll through the scenic countryside.Trains depart Connersville at 12:01 PM EST. Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054 or
visit the Railroad website for more
info and prices. |
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Open Mic Music Night |
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August 27, Come and play or come and listen!
This is your opportunity to get on stage and show off your music skills.
If you just love to hear music this is a FREE opportunity to come and enjoy
an evening of music. Sign up at 6:00 p.m. Music from 7:00 to 10:00
p.m. at the Metamora Music Fest Stage - Lover Lane. Last Friday of the month. Food and
Drinks available by the Metamora Lions Club. |
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Wild West Train to Dinner with Steam |
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August 27, Flagg Coal Company # 75 will be making a special Wild West Themed Train to Dinner excursion from Historic Downtown Metamora to the Laurel Hotel Restaurant. Entertainment to be provided by the Circle D Rangers the train will depart at 6PM from Metamora. Fare includes the round trip train ride, the meal, tax and tip. Limited seating is available and reservations are required. Train operates rain or shine.
Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054 for more details. Click here for Whitewater Valley Railroad Website for more info, prices and menu.NOTICE: The above steam trip will operate from Historic Downtown Metamora, Indiana. These trips Do Not Operate from the Connersville Grand Central Station.
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Steam Engine Flagg Coal #75 Civil War Train |
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Aug 28 - 29, Flagg Coal #75 is back in
town for 3 weekends! Come along and take a trip back in time with us. Be in the middle of the action as an Union Army attachment protects a Flagg Coal Company steam locomotive . While along the line a relentless group of Confederate soldiers plan and wait. On Saturday and Sunday Festivities will start at 10:30 AM in Historic Downtown Metamora, with four departures of a Flagg Coal Company locomotive at 11:00 AM, 1:10 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM. Along the way, remnants of the Whitewater Canal locks, the restored Laurel Feeder Dam, and portions of the West Fork of the Whitewater River can be clearly seen. Scenic 70 minute, ten mile round trip
Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054 for more details and fairs. Click here for Whitewater Valley Railroad Website for more info and prices NOTICE: The above steam trip will operate from Historic Downtown Metamora, Indiana. These trips Do Not Operate from the Connersville Grand Central Station.
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| September 2010 Events |
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12th Annual Old Time Music Festival |
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Sept 4 - 5, Two fun filled
days of music and entertainment for the entire family. A full schedule
of music groups on the Lovers Lane Stage and music can also be
enjoyed throughout the town. Various locations will be hosting
performances. Saturday music begins at 10:30. Saturday Evening
Concert, Events, Music Workshops, Kids Music Area, Vocal and Dulcimer, Harmonica, Harp,
Performances! Come and stay for the weekend - FREE parking and
FREE primitive camping at stage area. Email Gail at metamora@gmail.com or Contact Jim Wendel at 765-629-2662 or Al Rogers at 765-647-2194. Visit the Music Festival Website for more info and view schedule of events. If you're a musician and would
like to perform please contact us. Sponsored by Historic Metamora,
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Metamora Steam Engine Flagg Coal #75 |
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Sept 4 - 6 Flagg Coal #75 is back in
town!
The Whitewater Valley Railroad is hosting Flagg Coal #
75. # 75 is a 40 ton saddle tank locomotive built by the Vulcan Iron
Works in 1930. In conjunction with the Annual Metamora Music Festival, fFestivities will start at 10:00 AM with four departures of Flagg Coal Company Locomotive at 11:00 AM, 1:10 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM. Along the way, remnants of the Whitewater Canal locks, the restored Laurel Feeder Dam, and portions of the West Fork of the Whitewater River can be clearly seen. A scenic ten mile round trip excursion pulled by a Flagg Coal Company locomotive. Trips run rain or shine.
Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054 for pricing and more details. Click here for Whitewater Valley Railroad Website for more info and prices. NOTICE: The above steam trip will operate from Historic Downtown Metamora, Indiana. These trips Do Not Operate from the Connersville Grand Central Station. |
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Labor Day Train |
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Sept 6, Labor Day Valley Flyer excersion Visit Historic Metamora, Indiana without worrying about parking!! Train consist of vintage equipment pulled by a rare diesel locomotive. Departs Connersville’s Grand Central Station at 12:01 pm. with a 2 hour layover in Mtamora.
Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054 for more details. Click here for Whitewater Valley Railroad Website for more info, prices and menu |
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Wild West Train to Dinner with Steam |
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Sept 10, Flagg Coal Company # 75 will be making a special Wild West Themed Train to Dinner excursion from Historic Downtown Metamora to the Laurel Hotel Restaurant. Entertainment to be provided by the Circle D Rangers the train will depart at 6PM from Metamora. Fare includes the round trip train ride, the meal, tax and tip. Limited seating is available and reservations are required. Train operates rain or shine.
Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054 for more details. Click here for Whitewater Valley Railroad Website for more info, prices and menu. NOTICE: The above steam trip will operate from Historic Downtown Metamora, Indiana. These trips Do Not Operate from the Connersville Grand Central Station. |
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Family Movie Night |
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TBD, Bring the family for a FREE movie under the stars on our outdoor big screen. Family Fun Movie Night featuring "TBD". Movie will be at 9:00 p.m. in front of the Banes House on Main Street. Popcorn, pop and hotdog will be sold. Bring your lawn chairs. Rain date is the following Saturday. |
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Ride the Rails with Steam and Abraham Lincoln |
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Sept 11 - 12 Come out and spend the day with the our 16th President Abraham Lincoln and a Flagg Coal steam locomotive.
Mr. Lincoln will be riding along with you as you travel along the scenic Whitewater Valley. Along the way, remnants of the Whitewater Canal locks, the restored Laurel Feeder Dam, and portions of the West Fork of the Whitewater River can clearly be seen. Ask the former president questions and have your photos taken to preserve the memories. Listen to one of the many speeches when the train arrives back in Metamora. Festivities will start at 10:00 AM with four departures of a Flagg Coal Locomotive at 11:00 AM, 1:10 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM. Scenic ten mile round trip excursion pulled by a Flagg Coal Company Locomotive. Trips run rain or shine.Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054 for prices.
Click here for Whitewater Valley Railroad Website for more info and prices NOTICE: The above steam trip will operate from Historic Downtown Metamora, Indiana. These trips Do Not Operate from the Connersville Grand Central Station.
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Home School / Small Private School Program |
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Sept 17,
Cost $5.00 per person. Educational stations wiil be set up in different areas of the community for a three-and-a-half hour program. Students will spend 20 minutes at each of 5 different stations. Projected stations will include: ride on the canal boat, tour of the grist mill, cooking demonstration over an open fire surveying demonstration, and a rug hooking demonstration. Contact the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site at 765-647-6512. |
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"It's Twilight Time" |
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Sept 18, “It’s Twilight Time!” A special night of dinner, twilight cruise, wine tasting, and music. Spend a quiet evening with friends or a romantic evening with someone special. The general public will be served dinner, take a twilight cruise on the Ben Franklin III. After the cruise, particpants will take a horse drawn carriage to the gazebo area in the park and taste wines from Wilson Wines from Modoc, IN and cheeses from the Amish Cheese Shoppe of Metamora. Lawn games will be provided for visitors wishing to particpate. Cost is $30.00 per person. Contact the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site at 765-647-6512. |
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Wild West Train |
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Sept 18, Overland Limited: Wild West Train All Aboard
with a western twist. Join the Circle D Rangers as they protect the Metamora
bound train. Come and see Bandits, Marshals, Robber Barons, fancy and some
not so fancy women as you roll through the scenic countryside.Trains depart Connersville at 12:01 PM EST. Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054 or visit the Railroad website for more
info and prices. |
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Family Movie Night |
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TBD, Bring the family for a FREE movie under the stars on our outdoor big screen. Family Fun Movie Night featuring "TBD". Movie will be at 9:00 p.m. in front of the Banes House on Main Street. Popcorn, pop and hotdog will be sold. Bring your lawn chairs. Rain date is the following Saturday. |
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Open Mic Music Night |
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Sept 24, Come and play or come and listen!
This is your opportunity to get on stage and show off your music skills.
If you just love to hear music this is a FREE opportunity to come and enjoy
an evening of music. Sign up at 6:00 p.m. Music from 7:00 to 10:00
p.m. at the Metamora Music Fest Stage - Lover Lane. Last Friday of the month. Food and
Drinks available by the Metamora Lions Club. |
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| October 2010 Events |
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42st Annual Canal Days |
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Oct, 1-2-3 10 am till 5:00 pm. One
of Indiana's most popular festival. You'll find hundreds of outside vendors
including
antiques, artist, crafts and collectibles all along the Whitewater canal and
throughout the entire
village of Metamora. Extended hours for both canal boat and the mill. For information about the event or juried rental space
along the canal call
765-647-2194. Sponsored by Historic Metamora, Inc.
More Canal Days Info
If you want to rent space but do not have handmade products you will need
to rent space from individual property owners. Please do not call or email the
hotline for this information or Historic Metamora as they do not know
information about all the individual property owners or the spaces they have
available. Contact individual property owner. |
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Canal Days Train |
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Enjoy Metamora Canal Days without worrying about parking.
Train excursion leaves Connersville Grand Central Station at the times listed
below.
Friday Oct 1 departs 10:00am w/2 hour layover.
Saturday Oct 2 departs 10:00am w/4 hour layover and 12:01pm w/2 hour
Sunday Oct 3 departs 10:00am w/4 hour layover and 12:01pm w/2 hour
All trains departing Metamora for the return trip to
Connersville on October 2 & 3 will combine and depart as one train consist.Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054
or visit the Railroad website for more info and prices |
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Metamora Corn Maze |
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Every Weekend in October -
Get lost at the Metamora Corn Maze! You'll be amazed with this
outstanding corn maze. Open every weekend in October from 1:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. 1 mile east of Metamora on US 52, across the road
from the Hearthstone Restaurant. There is easy access parking from US 52, or
you can take the train from Metamora. $5.00
MetamoraCornMaze.com |
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Fall Foliage Flyer Train |
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Every Thursday and Friday in October - Enjoy the
beautiful fall foliage in the Whitewater River Valley between Connersville
and Metamora on one of our Fall Foliage Train Trips. This special excursion runs
every Thursday and Friday during October, departing Connersville station at
10:00 am, and allow a two hour stop over in Metamora for shopping. Call the
Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054 or
visit the Railroad website for more
info and prices. |
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Haunted Halloween Cruse |
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Oct 16 and 23,
Come spend a night in a safe but fun atmosphere. The Ben Franklin III will be decorated for night-time cruises on the 16th and 23th of October. Our staff will be dressed in costumes befitting the occasion. A storyteller will be on board to tell ghost stories and candy will be distributed to all participants at the end of the cruise. Rides at 7:30 p.m. 8:00
p.m. and 8:30 p.m. No reservation required. Cost $4.00 per person. |
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Wild West Train |
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October 16, 17, Overland Limited: Wild West Train All Aboard
with a western twist. Join the Circle D Rangers as they protect the Metamora
bound train. Come and see Bandits, Marshals, Robber Barons, fancy and some
not so fancy women as you roll through the scenic countryside. Trains depart Connersville at 12:01 PM EST. Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054 or
visit the Railroad website for more
info and prices |
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Trick-Or-Treat |
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Oct 23 - 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m
Safe Trick-or-Treating in Metamora. |
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Open Mic Music Night |
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Oct 29, A spooky Open Mic Night. Come dressed in costume for our Halloween Open Mic. Come and play or come and listen!
This is your opportunity to show off your music skills.
If you just love to hear music this is a FREE opportunity to come and enjoy
an evening of music. Sign up at 6:00 p.m. Music from 7:00 to 10:00
p.m. at Mill Street Pizza on Main Street. |
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| November and December 2010 Events |
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Chili Cook-off |
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Nov 6, - Come and dine on the many chili's prepared
at our annual chili cook-off. Rate your favorite chili for the peoples
choice award. Chili served at 12:00 p.m. at the firehouse. If you are interested in being a judge give us a call at 765-647-2109. Have a winning chili recipe? Enter
the Chili Cook-off . Prizes and trophies.
Click here for forms and more information.
Hurry and enter today!!!! |
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27th Annual Tree Lighting |
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Nov 20, - Join us in the annual celebration of the start
of the Holiday Season. The tree lighting event will take place at the
Gazebo at 6:30. Gather around the bond fire as you listen to live
holiday music provided by our own "Baggy Bottom Boys", sing-a-longs, enjoy
the Christmas Story and warm up with free hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies
and at the right moment we will light up the tree. Christmas Walk Information |
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27th Annual Christmas Walk |
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Nov 26, 27, 28 - Dec 3, 4, 5 - Dec 10,
11, 12 - Dec 17, 18, 19
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m - 10 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. Extended hours for the Mill
Combine history, a
Currier and Ives scene and the pageantry of Christmas and you have the
Metamora Christmas Walk. Lanterns line the canal, luminaries light the
pathways and decorations are a plenty throughout the entire village. Sing
along with the strolling carolers as they sing holiday tunes. Visit Santa
and Mrs. Claus in their Santa House and get a memorable photo. Shop in the many unique shops.
The many festivities and unique shopping in this old fashioned town are a
part of a Christmas tradition that residents and visitors alike look forward
to year after year. Metamora Christmas Walk always begins the weekend after Thanksgiving. Sponsored by the Merchants Association of
Metamora. More
Christmas Walk Information |
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Holiday Train Excersions |
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Nov 26 - 27, Dec 4, Dec 11 Holiday Train Excersions Special holiday shopping excursions to Metamora are available in conjunction with Metamora's Annual Christmas Walk. Reservations must be made in advance. Early reservations are highly recommended, since these trains usually sell out very early due to the trains limited capacity. These trains have LIMITED CAPACITY and will SELL OUT.
Friday November 26 - 4pm departure with 3 1/4 hour layover.
Saturday November 27 - 4pm departure with 3 1/4 hour layover.
Saturday December 4 - 4pm departure with 3 1/4 hour layover.
Saturday December 11 - 4pm departure with 3 1/4 hour layover.
Call the Whitewater Valley Railroad at (765) 825-2054 for all the details or visit the Railroad website for all the
info and prices. (NOTE: These trains are not affiliated with the POLAR EXPRESS) |
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The Whitewater State Historic Site also sponsers many special programs throughout the year. Read about their special programs.
Most shops and attractions open May
through the last day of the Christmas Walk in December. A few shops are open
year round. Hour of business vary from
business to business. Metamora is an actual town not an amusement park so There is no set schedule. The state facilities are open Wed -
Sun. Because each shop is individually
owned there is no way to give a sure answer to how many or who will be open on any
given day. List of shops normally open in
the winter. |
