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13 E. Main Street

Peru, IN 46970

Phone: 765-472-1923

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MIAMI COUNTYEVENTS GUIDE

Parade ... Festivals ... Circus ... Activities ... Food ... Spirits

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PERU/MIAMI COUNTYWelcome to Peru/Miami County, Indiana, rich

with history, breathtaking scenery and endlessopportunities that will create memories to last a

lifetime. Where else could you ride an elephant, sitin the cockpit of a historical aircraft, see a

breathtaking circus performance, play a round of golf,enjoy wine tasting, take in history of the Miami Indians,

Cole Porter and other historic sites all in one day. MiamiCounty is “Where the fun begins”!The Mississinewa, Eel and Wabash rivers wind their way

through Miami County and offer great fishing and canoeingopportunities. These rivers are some of the few places in Indiana

where bald eagles and river otters are still a common site.Start your day with a stroll along our beautiful Riverwalk located

on the banks of the Wabash River in downtown Peru. Along theRiverwalk, kids can enjoy the Miamisfort and our Skate Park. If

biking is more your style, take a ride on the Nickel Plate Trail, a pavedscenic trail that highlights some of Miami County’s picture perfectcountry side or check out the historic bike trails.If that’s not enough, the Mississinewa Reservoir offers great hiking

and horseback riding trails as well as fishing, boating, swimming andcamping. See the beautiful natural Seven Pillars and walk throughhistory on the Frances Slocum Trail.

What better way to spend a day than on one of our four golf courses.Rock Hollow, Leaning Tree, Peru Municipal and Indiana Oaks are each achallenge in their own right and you won’t want to leave without a chanceto play them all. Now if it is disc golf you enjoy, we have Honey BearHollow, Maconaquah Park and Mississinewa Park.

People from all over the country venture to Miami County to experienceour unique festivals. Events like the Cole Porter Festival, July 4thCelebration, Bunker Hill Festival, Hoosier Festival, Amboy Fall Fest,Converse Homecoming Days, Macy Days, Miami County 4H Fair, MexicoCommunity Garage Sale, Oktoberfest, Chili Cookoff and our DowntownChristmas Open House provide enjoyment for all seasons. During ourDowntown Christmas Open House, check out our stores that are open late,listen to great music, enjoy refreshments, parade, see Santa and a chance towin gift certificates.

The Circus City Festival is a tribute to our circus heritage. For nine daysbeginning the third week of July, the children of Miami County performfeats in a three ring circus that will leave you on the edge of your seat.There are food vendors, crafts, games and rides throughout downtown toenjoy during Circus City week. The last day of the festival features thelargest circus parade in the country.

If you are a real circus fan, you will want to visit the InternationalCircus Hall of Fame, located at the old Hagenbeck-Wallace WinterQuarters. The Hall of Fame features a circus museum full ofmemorabilia from many of the old American circuses. In the month of July, they feature a big top circus with acts from aroundthe world.

From May to September, we have our Farmer’s Market whichoffers local produce, herbs, honey, local crafts and homemadebaked goods.

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Stand nose to nose with 24 legendary American aircrafts atthe Grissom Air Museum. Sit in the cockpits and learn thebasics of flight and navigation. Climb the five story alert towerfor a bird’s eye view of the historic planes.

If you like to get your heart racing, from April to October, comesee racing at Miami County Speedway and Bunker Hill Dragstrip. InAugust, the SCCA race will be at Grissom.

The Miami County Museum is one of the largest in the statefeaturing artifacts and memories from Miami County’s beginning toour recent past. See a stage coach from movie star Tom Mix, ColePorter’s 1955 Cadillac, a unique Miami Indian collection and much,much more. Visit Cole Porter’s birthplace and burial site not far fromthe museum.

The dining and shopping opportunities in Miami County are unique.Enjoy dining in one of our many family owned restaurants. Visit ourapple orchards where you will find along with row after row of appletrees, a petting zoo, gift shop and Christmas shop. In the fall, ourorchards hold weekend events where you can enjoy a hay ride and abonfire with local entertainment and food. See how wine is made andenjoy sampling the local wines of our region at Oak Hill Winery andalso try the hard cider and wine at McClure’s Orchard.

Enjoy a play with local talent at our Ole Olsen Theatre at the Depot.They will make you laugh or make you cry, but most definitely willallow you to spend the next couple of hours being entertained. PlayBingo at the Miami Indian Headquarters or go see a movie at the newfive screen state-of-the-art Roxy Movie Theater.

You can also see our PCS Fine Art gallery filled with paintings, potteryand sculptures from local artists. We have many talented artists thatwill amaze you with their paintings, drawings, jewelry, pottery and somuch more.

Listen to our local talent from jazz to pizzazz with our StringOrchestra, the Swampwater Stompers and Tuxedo Junction or if youlike something with a little bit of pop or rock listen to Mark and Troy,No Identity, Hollister Skipdog and Triphammer. Now if blues is yourstyle, then Jerome Mills Blues Band is the group for you! Enjoy ournew outdoor amphitheater with great entertainment.

Plan your next get away to Peru/Miami County, Indianawhere you will find plenty of events, activities and smilingfaces and you will see why we believe “Miami County isWhere the fun begins”.


GOLF COURSESIndiana Oaks (9) Country Club Rd., Peru . . . 765-473-7312Leaning Tree (9) Grissom Aeroplex. . . . . . . . . 765-689-9705Peru Municipal (18) Maconaquah Park . . . . 765-473-6806Rock Hollow (18) CR 250 West, Peru . . . . . . . 765-473-6100

DISC GOLF COURSESHoney Bear Hollow Campgrounds (18)

4252 W. 200 N., Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-473-4342Maconaquah Park (18) Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-985-3187Mississinewa State Park (24)

4673 S. 635E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-473-6528

PARKS/WALKWAYS/SPORTSRiver Walkway/MiamisFort West Canal at S. Fremont, PeruNickel Plate Trail Trailhead at Wallick Road, Peruwww.nickelplatetrail.orgMaconaquah Park Strawtown Pike, PeruThrush Tennis Courts corner of Benton and 3rd St.Weather permittingContact: Stanley Hall at 765-473-3081YMCA Community CenterJanuary- December Contact: Mark Demchak at 765-472-1979www.mcymca.orgMiami Indians BINGOJanuary – DecemberContact: John Dunnagan at 765-473-9631www.miamiindians.orgSkate ParkOn West Canal, East of Holman St.

Ole Olsen Memorial TheatreJanuary to DecemberThe Depot in PeruPlays, DramaContact: Sunny Holtzlander at 765-244-1347www.oleolsen.orgBallet Arts of PeruSeptember to JuneBallet Arts of PeruBallet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Hip HopContact: Debbie Alwine at 765-469-1711www.balletartsofperu.com PCS Fine Art GalleryJanuary to DecemberWednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Paintings, Pottery & SculpturesContact: Connie Cutler at 765-475-2421

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Peru Community OrchestraJanuary to DecemberString orchestrahttp://sites.google.com/site/perucommunityorchestra/ Roxy Movie Theater– 5 screens765-460-5322www.roxyperu.com

OrchardsDoud Orchards in Denver8971 N. State Rd. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-985-3937Open Daily from Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.Freshly picked apple varieties, pears, peaches, cider, honey, fruit butters, home-made noodles, hard candies, kettle corn, caramel apples and events in the fall.Hainlen Orchard* in Converse1250 E. 5588 N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-395-3274Open August 1st – January 1st 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday;12 noon to 5 p.m. on SundayApples, peaches, pears, apple butter and jamsMcClure’s Orchard in PeruApple Blossom Festival in April/Fall Harvest in October.Wine and Hard Cider sampling available, petting zoo,gift shop, Christmas Room, restaurant.Contact: Jerry McClure at 765-985-9000

Wine TastingJanuary to DecemberOak Hill Winery in Converse & Bunker HillWine sampling and eventsContact: Rick Moulton at 765-395-3632

Wine/Hard Cider SamplingJanuary to DecemberMcClure’s Orchard & WineryContact: Jason McClure at 765-985-9000

Miami County 4H Pancake and Whole Hog Sausage Day Last Saturday in FebruaryFrom 7 am to 7 pm at the Miami County 4H FairgroundsFor more information, call 765-472-1921Miami County SpeedwayApril to OctoberMiami County Fairgrounds in PeruMicro Sprint RacingContact: Norm and Julie Bailey at 765-475-9705www.miamicountyspeedway.com Bunker Hill DragstripApril to OctoberBunker Hill Dragstrip in Bunker HillDrag RacingContact: 765-689-8248www.bunkerhillrace.comApple Blossom Fest: 5K & Bike RideAprilOrchard Tours, Horse Rides, Petting Zoo, Wine and Hard Cider Tasting,Shopping at the Apple Barn & Home Cooking and Desserts at the AppleDumplin Inn, 5k run and bike rideContact: 765-985-9000 or 765-473-3848 for run & bike info

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Miami County, Indiana

Named for the Miami Indians and organized in 1834.

County Seat: Peru

Largest City: Peru

Square Miles: 375.6

Population (2012): 36,486

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Amboy 381 1.0%

Bunker Hill 880 2.4%

Converse 983 2.7%

Denver 478 1.3%

Macy 206 0.6%

Peru 11,320 31.0%

Mexico 851 2.3%

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Points of Interest

1 Stockdale Mill

2 McClure’s Orchard & Winery

3 Hainlen Orchard

4 Doud’s Orchard

5 Nickel Plate Trail

6 4-H Fairground

7 Int’l Circus Hall of Fame & Museum

8 Miami County YMCA

9 Peru Public Library

10 Seven Pillars

11 Cole Porter Birthplace

12 Depot/Ole Olsen Theatre

13 Miami County Museum

14 Circus City Festival/Museum

15 Miami Nation of Indians

16 Toll House

17 Mississinewa Reservoir

18 Grissom Air Museum

19 Bunker Hill Dragstrip

20 Oak Hill Winery–2 locations

21 Miller’s Cool Running Canoe

22 Peoria Fishing Site (Spillway)

23 Miami County Speedway

24 Converse Fairground

25 Cole Porter Gravesite

26 PCS Fine Art Gallery

27 Farmers Market – Seasonal

Lodging/Camping

1 Cole Porter Inn

2 Knights Inn

3 Best Western Circus City Inn

4 Skyview Motel

5 Mississinewa Reservoir

6 Honey Bear Hollow Campground

7 Woody’s Camp & Bait

Parks/Recreation

1 Maconaquah Park

2 Noel Davis Park

3 West City Park

4 Eck Park

5 Thrush Courts

6 MiamisFort

7 River Walkway

8 Indiana Oaks Golf Club

9 Peru Municipal Golf Course

10 Rock Hollow Golf Club

11 Leaning Tree Golf Course

12 Roxy Movie Theater

13 Riverside Fun Center

14 Skate Park

Schools

1 Peru Junior High School

2 Peru High School

3 Blair Pointe School

4 South Peru School

5 Elmwood School

6 Maconaquah School

7 North Miami School

8 IvyTech Community College

9 Pipe Creek Elementary


Miami County Farmer’s MarketMay to SeptemberOld Firehouse at corner of Main and North Miami streetsHerbs, organic produce and plants, honey, goat soap, baked goods and localcraftsContact: Bob Radel at 765-469-5222Grissom Air MuseumOpen House-1st Saturday in AprilOpen March - Novemberwww.grissomairmuseum.comArmed Forces DayGrissom Air Museumird Saturday in MayFree admission for military and their familieswww.grissomairmuseum.comMemorial DayPeru Courthouse – outside11 am – Guest SpeakersContact: 765-472-3901Grissom Air Museum Memorial DayLast Saturday in MayCole Porter Festival1st or 2nd Weekend in JuneAll around PeruMusic, Theatre, Tours, Food, Multi-media presentation.Contact: 765-473-9183www.coleporterfestival.orgPeru/Miami County Community Garage Sale2nd Weekend in May, June, July, August & SeptemberGarage/yard sales all around city and county.Contact: 765-472-1923www.perumiaminews.comRide Around the ReservoirMayStart at Breakaway Bike Shop– PeruContact: 765-473-3848www.breakawaybike.comConverse Fair1st or 2nd weekend in JuneHarness Racing, Entertainment, Food, Truck Pull, Lawn Mower Race765-395-3256GUS Fly In Montgomery Aviation-Grissom Aeroplex3rd Saturday in JunePancake Breakfast 8:00-11:00Free Shuttles to Grissom Air MuseumSupport Down Syndrome of Indianawww.grissomairmuseum.comYMCA Kids Fair1st Saturday in MayPeru Junior HighActivities for kids and demonstrationsContact: 765-472-1979

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Miami County 4H Fair3rd or 4th Full Week in JuneMiami County Fairgrounds, PeruExhibits, Food, Entertainment, Tractor ShowContact: 765-472-1921www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/miamiBunker Hill FestivalJuneDowntown Bunker HillFood, Music, BoothsContact: 765-461-3135Relay for LifeMay or JunePeru Riverwalkwww.relayforlife.org/miamicountyinJuly 4th Celebration5K Firecracker Run at YMCACelebration at Maconaquah Park in PeruKid’s games, food, music, and fireworks at duskContact: 765-472-2400www.cityofperu.orgMexico Community Garage Sales1st Saturday in JulyUptown MexicoGames, food, community garage salesContact: Lester Walten at 765-985-2628Bunker Hill Community Garage SaleJune Downtown Bunker HillGarage SalesFriday Night LightsJulyStart at DeAngelo’s Pizzeria – DenverContact: 765-473-3848www.breakawaybike.comCircus City Festival3rd Full Week in JulyDowntown PeruTen performances of the finest youthcircus in an air-conditioned, three-ringarena, Parade, Rides, Foodwww.perucircus.comContact: 765-472-3918International Circus Hall of Fame3rd full week in JulyState Road 124 in PeruProfessional circus, Big Top entertainment,performing circus animals, Elephant rides, museum full of circus memorabilia www.circushalloffame.comContact: 800-771-0241E.W.C.C. Woodcarving Festival3rd Weekend in JulyBorderman Gym in ConverseWood carvers demonstrationswww.ewcc.wordpress.comContact: 765-395-3943

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Tour de DenverAugustStart at DeAngelo’s Pizzeria – DenverContact: 765-473-3848www.breakawaybike.comDouble Nickel RideAugustStart at Breakaway Bike Shop – PeruContact: [email protected] Car Club of America1st Weekend in AugustGrissom Aeroplex in PeruClub RacingContact: 800-770-2055“Warbird Cruise In” Car ShowGrissom Air Museum’s Air ParkFirst Saturday in AugustClassic Cars and Classic Planeswww.grissomairmuseum.comConverse Town Rummage & Garage Sales1st Weekend in AugustUptown ConverseContact: 765-395-3448Denver Days Festivalurs-Sun 2nd Weekend in AugustDowntown DenverParade, Food, Car Show, EntertainmentContact: 765-985-2341Hoosier Heritage Festival3rd Weekend in AugustMiami County Fairgrounds in PeruAn interactive event celebrating our agricultural heritage with antique tractors, engines and equipmentContact: 765-438-3835www.hoosierheritagefest.comDays at the PillarsMiami Nation of Indians4th Weekend in August at 7 PillarsDisplays & living history, drum/dance/songs, flint knapping, crafts, food,Miami language, finger weaving, and beading.Contact: 765-473-9631Miami County Community Ag Day1st or 2nd Friday in SeptemberMiami County FairgroundsJoin us for an evening filled with education, entertainment & Family Fun! FreeActivities Include: Hayrides - Petting Zoo - Kiddie CorralMississinewa Triathlon2nd Weekend in SeptemberMississinewa Park in PeruSwim, Bike, Run TriathlonContact: Larry Brown at 765-473-6528Labor Day at Grissom Air Museum 1st Monday in Septemberwww.grissomairmuseum.comPeru Airport Fly-InSeptemberPeru AirportPlane rides, planes on display, food.765-472-1990Macy Days3rd Saturday in SeptemberCakewalk, parade, kids activities, food, entertainmentContact: Marilyn Jackson at 574-835-6708

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* All events andfestivals are subjectto change orcancellation withoutnotice due toinclement weather orother unforeseencircumstances.

Photos Rob Edwards, Elaine Moore, Linda Baker and other contributors

Amboy Fall Fest3rd Weekend in SeptemberDowntown AmboyGames, Face Painting, Bake Sale, Car Show, Parade, KaraokeContact: 765-395-7242The First Brush of Fall PaintoutLast weekend in SeptemberConverseHosted by Indiana Plein Air Painter AssociationContact: Avon Waters at [email protected] Fest 5K & Bike RideOctoberMcClure’s Orchard – PeruOrchard Tours, Food, Live Music, pick your own apples and pumpkins, pettingzoo, Wine and Hard Cider Tasting, Shopping at the Apple Barn, trolley rides andface paintingContact: McClure’s 765-985-9000Contact: Breakaway 765-473-2848 for bike rideswww.breakawaybike.comChili Night RideOctoberStarts Harvey Hinklemeyer’s – PeruContact: 765-473-2848 www.breakawaybike.comCole Porter Classic5K, 15K Run and a 5K Walk1st Weekend in OctoberStart at Circus City Building, run along Nickel Plate TrailContact: Jim Yates at 765-469-5066Oktoberfest Chili Cookoff1st Weekend in OctoberRiverwalk in PeruEntertainment, Chili Cook-off, Food, kid’s activities, Car ShowContact: 765-472-1923Veteran’s DayPeru High School11 am – Guest SpeakersContact: 765-472-3901Grissom Air Museum Veteran’s Day2nd Saturday in Novemberwww.grissomairmuseum.comQuigley Jazz Fest2nd Full Weekend in NovemberPeru High School AuditoriumSwing Choir, Vocalists, Big Band, Jazz Band, Jam Session at Peru MaennerchorContact: Tom Gustin at 765-469-0905Downtown Christmas Open House2nd or 3rd Wednesday in NovemberDowntown PeruParade, Shopping, Prizes, Food, Entertainment, Santa HouseContact: 765-472-1923Christmas in Converse1st ursday in DecemberConverse at Jefferson Street, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Converse Business AllianceContact: Lindsay Baker at 765-517-1902YMCA Breakfast with Santa1st Saturday in DecemberAll you can eat pancake breakfast, visit with Santa, silent auction with lots of great items.Contact: 765-472-1979


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