Rekindle old memories or create new memories by riding the rails at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum during Mint Festival Weekend on Saturday, June 14, 2014 and Sunday, June 15, 2014. The train will leave the depot for the 10-mile round-trip excursions to English Lake/Kankakee River at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The longer, 20-mile round-trip, excursion to LaCrosse, Indiana lasts approximately 2 hours and leaves the depot at 2:00 p.m. Purchasing tickets on-line is recommended at http://www.hoosiervalley.org.
Passengers have their choice of riding in a vintage caboose, an open-air car, or a vintage commuter coach. Groups of six or more receive a $2.00 discount off of each ticket. Why not plan your next family reunion around a relaxing train ride through the local area and learn about some of the local history?
Before or after the train excursion, be sure to visit the museum and grounds where the admission is always free. The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has one of the largest museum collections of working railroad signals and visitors are welcome to stand next to and touch the C&O 2789 steam locomotive which is the cornerstone of the museum. Stroll around the grounds to see all types of rolling stock and engines of a by-gone era.
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has an exciting schedule of events planned for this season. Saturday train rides continue through the end of October with round-trip runs to English Lake or LaCrosse, Indiana. Some of the special events scheduled are an Open House Extravaganza, a WWII Encampment, Scouts Rails & Trails, Fall Harvest Trains, along with Pumpkin & Halloween Specials. Also, Santa plans on riding the rails in December for our Christmas Trains.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Kenneth J. Lippelt Memorial Award
The North Judson Mint Festival Parade annually awards the Kenneth J. Lippelt Memorial Award. The Mint Festival always had a very special place in Kenny's heart and he was a huge supporter of the festival, especially the Mint Parade, and he would be so excited to celebrate the 37th Mint Festival! After his unfortunate death, the Mint Festival Committee, along with Kenny's family, created the Kenneth J. Lippelt Memorial Award to be given each year in his memory.
The award is to be given to the parade unit that best exemplifies the spirit and enthusiasm of the parade that Kenny displayed for many years.
The theme this year is "Mint is Supreme in 2014." The winning unit must incorporate the parade theme. So put on your thinking caps and start decorating your float or parade unit. Join in the fun in Kenny's honor.
- from the 2014 North Judson Mint Festival Guide.
The award is to be given to the parade unit that best exemplifies the spirit and enthusiasm of the parade that Kenny displayed for many years.
The theme this year is "Mint is Supreme in 2014." The winning unit must incorporate the parade theme. So put on your thinking caps and start decorating your float or parade unit. Join in the fun in Kenny's honor.
- from the 2014 North Judson Mint Festival Guide.
6/14/2014 Dr. Herb Ufkes 30th Annual 5K and 2 Mile Walk
The 30th Annual Dr. Herb Ufkes 5K and 2 Mile Walk, sponsored by Dr. Dalphond, North Judson Family Practice. will be held Saturday morning, June 14, 2014.
Registration at 6:30 a.m. CDST. Race at 7 a.m. CDST. Pre-entry is $15 or $20 the day of the race. Racers will start from the North Judson Old Fire Station.
This event takes place over paved residential roads and begins promptly at 7 a.m. CDST. All participants will receive a t-shirt and will be eligible for raffle for various prizes.
The classifications for the 5K Run/2 Mile Walk are for the following age groups in both Men and Women divisions.
14 and under
15-19
20-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71-80
81 & older
6/14/2014 Corn Hole Contest
There will be a Corn Hole Contest, sponsored by Collision Auto Body, on Saturday, June 14th at the Irish Pub located East on Highway 10. Register at the Irish Pub before 4 p.m. CST.
Join in the fun with a team of family, friends, or workplace buddies. An entry fee will be charged and used as cash prizes.
Any questions? Call the Irish Pub at 574-896-3488.
Join in the fun with a team of family, friends, or workplace buddies. An entry fee will be charged and used as cash prizes.
Any questions? Call the Irish Pub at 574-896-3488.
6/15/2014 Mint Festival Parade
The parade will form in the area near the high school. Check-in time begins at 11 a.m. CST Lineup and judging will be done at 1:30 p.m. CST sharp. Parade will start at 3 p.m. CST. Absolutely NO entries will be accepted after 2:30 p.m. CST.
No candy/handouts are to be thrown from moving vehicles, please have someone along side your entry to hand candy/handouts to the parade watchers.
Any questions contact
No candy/handouts are to be thrown from moving vehicles, please have someone along side your entry to hand candy/handouts to the parade watchers.
Any questions contact
Bob Barnett at 219-754-2407 or 219-851-0490
Paige Barnett at 219-363-4778
6/14/2014 Cooking With Mint Contest
The Cooking With Mint Contest will be held during the Mint Festival on Saturday, June 14th in North Judson. Any recipe using mint or mint flavoring in the preparation may be submitted for judging.
The contest is open to the public. Prepared product and the recipe with the maker's name and address should be brought to 105 E Talmer Avenue (Girl Scout Cabin) located on Highway 10 at the junction of Highway 10 and 39 South for judging at 11 a.m. CST on Saturday.
The catagories are as follows:
Cash prizes are awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category. Don't forget to enter the contest or just come and see what happens and maybe buy a sample at the bake sale immediately following the judging.
Registration is from 9 - 10:45 a.m. CST and the judging is at 11 a.m. CST.
Winners will be announced immediately following the judging solely in the following categories to facilitate judging.
Items will be judges on over all appearance, texture, flavor, ingredients available, easily used in a meal and stability. Frozen or refrigerated items will be judged together at a specific time.
All entry recipes will be retained by the Mint Festival Committee for the sole purpose of printing the recipe in the Cooking With Mint Cook Book. If permission is given, items will be sold after the judging to help defray expenses.
For information pertaining to the Cooking With Mint applications, contact Carol Meister (Chairperson) at 574-896-3408.
The contest is open to the public. Prepared product and the recipe with the maker's name and address should be brought to 105 E Talmer Avenue (Girl Scout Cabin) located on Highway 10 at the junction of Highway 10 and 39 South for judging at 11 a.m. CST on Saturday.
The catagories are as follows:
- Desserts
- Main Dishes
- Appetizers/Side Dishes
- Youth - up to and including 12th grade
- Men Only
Cash prizes are awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category. Don't forget to enter the contest or just come and see what happens and maybe buy a sample at the bake sale immediately following the judging.
Registration is from 9 - 10:45 a.m. CST and the judging is at 11 a.m. CST.
Winners will be announced immediately following the judging solely in the following categories to facilitate judging.
Items will be judges on over all appearance, texture, flavor, ingredients available, easily used in a meal and stability. Frozen or refrigerated items will be judged together at a specific time.
All entry recipes will be retained by the Mint Festival Committee for the sole purpose of printing the recipe in the Cooking With Mint Cook Book. If permission is given, items will be sold after the judging to help defray expenses.
For information pertaining to the Cooking With Mint applications, contact Carol Meister (Chairperson) at 574-896-3408.
Mint Festival Music Fest 2014
Once again the Mint Music Stage will be alive with quality music for a special Father's Day weekend. This year the Music Chair Terry Young has assembled arguably the top music lineup in years.
On Friday, Hoosier Highway will open the Fest from 5-7 p.m.. They are followed by Friday's headliners, P.T and the Cruisers from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Saturday at noon N.J. Pickers will open. They will be followed from 1:30-3:30 p.m. by Seldom Told. From 4:30-6:30 p.m. Guns and Hoses will entertain the crowd. Saturday night Half Track Band will play rock through the ages from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
On Sunday the music starts at 2 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m. with High Noon from 2-4 p.m. and Sunday's headliners Junior and the Igniters following the parade from 5 p.m.-7p.m.
The Mint Music Festival has several non-profit organizations that provide food and beverages for concert goers. As of this time, the following organizations are schedule at the Mint Festival Music area:
On Friday, Hoosier Highway will open the Fest from 5-7 p.m.. They are followed by Friday's headliners, P.T and the Cruisers from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Saturday at noon N.J. Pickers will open. They will be followed from 1:30-3:30 p.m. by Seldom Told. From 4:30-6:30 p.m. Guns and Hoses will entertain the crowd. Saturday night Half Track Band will play rock through the ages from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
On Sunday the music starts at 2 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m. with High Noon from 2-4 p.m. and Sunday's headliners Junior and the Igniters following the parade from 5 p.m.-7p.m.
The Mint Music Festival has several non-profit organizations that provide food and beverages for concert goers. As of this time, the following organizations are schedule at the Mint Festival Music area:
Sons of the American LegionWith Country, Rock, Blues acts and non-profit food vendors serving up festival favorites, our music area is sure to be a success this year. Come on down and join the party!
Starke County Chamber of Commerce
San Pierre Fire Department
Starke County ABATE
Pop Warner Football and Cheerleader Boosters
Football's Parent Boosters
North Judson Masonic Lodge
6/14 & 15/2014 Kalita Magic
Matt Kalita of Kalita Magic (http://www.kalitamagic1.com/) has returned to the Mint Festival this year to "Ahh" the crowds with his magical touch. Be sure to catch a show at the corner of Lane and Central as each appearance is different from the one before. You never know what surprises are in store!
Saturday - June 14th
11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Sunday - June 15th
12 p.m., 2 p.m.
6/14 & 15/2014 Mousetrap Puppets
Enjoy a modern spin on a classic puppet show as Mousetrap Puppets presents "Punch & Judy." This traditional British hand puppet show is perfect for all ages with laughs, slapstick, sausages, chases and plenty of confusion to go around!
Performances will be held at the corner of Lane and Central.
Saturday - June 14th10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m.Sunday - June 15th10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m.
6/14/2014 Chris Risley Annual Pie Eating Contest
Do you like pie and lots of it? Then our Annual Pie Eating Contest is for you!
The pie eating contest will be held Saturday, June 14th at 11 a.m. on the corner of Lane and Sycamore. So come hungry and be ready to eat lots of great tasting pies.
The Chris Risley Pie Eating contest is sponsored by the English Lake Community Church.
Mint Festival Committee, Inc., and Town of North Judson are held harmless from any injury during the Mint Pie Eating Contest.
The pie eating contest will be held Saturday, June 14th at 11 a.m. on the corner of Lane and Sycamore. So come hungry and be ready to eat lots of great tasting pies.
The Chris Risley Pie Eating contest is sponsored by the English Lake Community Church.
Mint Festival Committee, Inc., and Town of North Judson are held harmless from any injury during the Mint Pie Eating Contest.
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