Lanesville Heritage Weekend

Lanesville Heritage Weekend is a festival in Lanesville, Indiana that celebrates the history and heritage of Indiana farmers and small towns such as Lanesville.[1][2] It was first held as the Lanesville Bicentennial Celebration, in honor of the United States Bicentennial.[3] In the 21st century, the four-day festival draws an estimated 70,000 visitors each year.[4][5]

History

The Lanesville Heritage Weekend is traditionally held the weekend starting the second Friday in September. The festival started in 1976 with a $500 federal grant , on old-time steam engine and a dozen antique tractors on display.[5] It expanded to a four-day festival in 2016.[6]

The festival showcases antique farm machinery and craft skills, with demonstrations of broom making and wood-turning, weaving, and of the process of making sorghum and brooms. wood-turning and woodcarving, in addition to showcasing old-time machinery used in sawmills, threshing.[7]

Events

The events held at Lanesville Heritage Weekend help to celebrate the town and its history. They events include:

  • a display of antique motors
  • an antique tractor display
  • an old saw mill demonstration
  • plowing fields using old techniques such as the plow and oxen
  • a show of antique farm equipment
  • demonstrations of old techniques used to make foods like apple butter, sorghum, and soap
  • a tractor pull
  • live bluegrass music
  • a parade down Main Street
  • a Queen & Princess Contest
  • an 8- and 2-mile run
  • a 5-mile walk
  • different food booths
  • carnival rides
  • a hot-air balloon race
  • helicopter rides

References
  1. STEWART, STAFF PHOTO BY TYLER. "PHOTO: Enjoying Lanesville Heritage Weekend". News and Tribune. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
  2. "Lanesville celebrates Indiana farming heritage". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
  3. "Classic farm life celebrated at the Lanesville Heritage Weekend". Retrieved 2018-02-07.
  4. "70K expected at 41st festival". The Courier-Journal. 10 September 2016. ProQuest 1818062019.
  5. Hall, Christopher (12 September 2005). "Headline: Tradition keeps crowds strong at Lanesville fest". The Courier-Journal. ProQuest 241321505.
  6. "In S. Indiana, it's start your steam engines!". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
  7. Esarey, Jenna (12 September 2014). "Lanesville celebrates Indiana farming heritage". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 4 April 2018.


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