Events & Festivals

MAY
Farmer's Market
Saturday mornings at 7:30, May 19 through October
Downtown on the bricks, Courthouse Square. For more information, or to learn about becoming a vendor or entertainer, contactarket Master Sherrie Bryant, 819-979-8313, or Carole Beaver at 219-866-8353.

Elivis left the building: Some local gals meet Elvis in front of the downtown theater at last summer's Car Show.

JUNE
RHS Reunion
Saturday, June 9
Held in the Halleck Ballroom on the campus of Saint Joseph's College.

Art Camp
June 18 through 23
Popular art workshops for all ages, the Art Camp is sponsored by the Prairie Arts Council. For more information, call 219-866-5278 (866-5ART).

Taste of Rensselaer
Saturday, June 23
Stroll the tree-lined streets around the Carnegie Center and enjoy the food, drink and music of Rensselaer. Sponsored by the Prairie Arts Council. For more information, call 219-866-5278 (866-5ART).

Relay for Life
Friday-Saturday, June 29-30
A community fund raiser sponsored by the American Cancer Society.


JULY
Cruise Night
Saturday, July 7, 2007
This antique car festival and dance is sponsored by the JC Cruisers. Cars are on display at the Jasper County Fairgrounds.

Doghouse Block Party
Saturday, July 7, 2007
While the cars are cruising through town, join the folks at Devon's Doghouse for an old fashioned community block party in the parking lot at College and Grace. Word on the street is that The Nerds will jam for some part of the time. For more information, 219-866-0012.

Jasper County Fair
July 14-20, 2007
Music, racing, crafts, and of course a full slate of 4-H showings and competition. Keep current on events and schedule by visiting the Jasper County Fair Association Web site.

Fountain Park Chautauqua
TBA
Family entertainment, music, quilters, arts and crafts from the work of genuine colony artists, come an enjoy the peace grounds of cottages and the old hotel. The village is just north of Remington and west of State Road 231, about 12 miles south of Rensselaer. For more information, contact Linda Emerson at 219-866-3606.

Carnegie Players Present: Fiddler on the Roof
TBA
If only we were all rich men and women... Relax and enjoy the timeless and classic music of Fiddler on the Roof. 7:30 each night at Rensselaer Central High School. For more information, contact Ron Jordan (219-866-3212) or Bob Garrity (219-866-0642).


AUGUST
Art in the Alley
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Building on the success of the alley art stroll last summer during the Car Show, Main Street Rensselaer will sponsor an expanded Art in the Alley. Look for great art, music, good food and drink. For more details or to help, contact Judy Kanne or Linda Reiners.


SEPTEMBER
Little Cousin Jasper
September 7-9, 2007
Rensselaer's original family festival weekend. Come for food, crafts, Bingo, and entertainment. On the Courthouse Square. For more information, call 219-866-5111.

Rensselaer Cross County Invitational
TBA
One of the areas largest sporting events. Over 100 high school athletes will participate at Rensselaer Central High School.

OCTOBER
OktoberFest Rensselaer
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Downtown on the bricks... great food, drink and music at Main Street Rensselaer's third annual outside affair. Look for changes this year: more food, an expanded layout, and opportunities for the whole family to participate. For more information, contact Howard Marshall.

Homecoming at Saint Joseph's College
Friday through Sunday, October 19, 20 and 21
Each year, Puma Alumni return to a bigger and better weekend at alma mater. This year it's Off and Running - a race for the roses. For more information, contact Kendra Illingworth.