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2017Harvest Homecoming

Festival Guide

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About Harvest Homecoming ..........................................................................................................3Baby Photo Contest....................................................................................................................... 11Baking Contest ..............................................................................................................................19Bicycle Tour (Southern Indiana Wheelmen) .................................................................................14BINGO for Providence (Diversicare) ...........................................................................................17 Business Luncheon .......................................................................................................................18Carnegie Center for Family Fun Workshop ..................................................................................21 Carnegie Center Exhibit ................................................................................................................13Car & Bike Show ..........................................................................................................................20Coffin Race ...................................................................................................................................12Closing Ceremonies ......................................................................................................................22 Cornhole Tournament ...................................................................................................................18Crafts & Food Booths .................................................................................................17, 18, 19, 22Directors & Officers 2017 .............................................................................................................29Ecumenical Church Service ..........................................................................................................18FAQs .......................................................................................................................................26, 27 Festival Map ....................................................................................................................................2Fiesta Rides ...................................................................................................................................23From the Groud Up! ......................................................................................................................14Golf Scramble ...............................................................................................................................16Harvest Idol Competition ..................................................................................................14, 18, 22Harvest Homecoming MainSource Stage .........................................................................17, 19, 22Home Decorating Contest .............................................................................................................22iRun Harvest 5K ...........................................................................................................................15Kids’ Events: Baby Crawl ............................................................................................................................19 Baby Photo Contest ...............................................................................................................12 Big Wheel Race .....................................................................................................................19 Costume Contest ....................................................................................................................21 Kids’ Day In The Tent............................................................................................................20 Kids’ Dog Show .....................................................................................................................16 Petite Little, Little Miss, Miss Preteen & Little Master ........................................................21 Tractor Pull ............................................................................................................................20 Window Paint-In ....................................................................................................................13Miss Harvest Homecoming Scholarship Pageant Wnners ............................................................10Notes .............................................................................................................................................28Opening Ceremonies .....................................................................................................................15Parade ............................................................................................................................................15 Pin Program & Prizes ..............................................................................................................24, 25President’s Letter ............................................................................................................................1Pumpkin Chunking Competition ..................................................................................................17Pumpkin Decorating Contest ........................................................................................................16Riverfront Activities ...................................................................................................................... 11Sponsors ......................................................................................................................4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Who Wants To Be A College Student?..........................................................................................13

P.O. Box 102 • New Albany, IN 47151-0102 • 812/944-8572

Index A Letter from our President

Greetings Harvest Homecoming festival attendees!

It has been my great pleasure to be the Harvest Homecoming President for 2016 and will be another great pleasure for the upcoming 2017 Festival!

This is the festival’s 50-year anniversary and I’m the fortunate person to be President for 2017. This year will prove to be special in many ways, especially the events and tipping our hat to all the wonderful festival attendees for the past and future, we are there for all.

I am excited for all of our events including, but not limited to: The Great Harvest Homecoming Parade, The Pumpkin Decorating Contest, The Booth/Vendor areas, The Baking Contest, The Baby Crawl, The Big Wheel Race, The Children’s Tractor Pull, The Baby Photo Contest, The Children’s Pageants, The Costume Contests, The Main Stage for showcasing local performers, for The Kids Day in the Tent, The Business Luncheon, The Car Show, and the Riverfront Concerts.

As alway, there is the Gold Pin program, where this year’s winner will receive a seven-day cruise for two!

These are just touching on the great events available, made possible by the Harvest Homecoming Sponsors, Officers, VPs, Directors and Volunteers.

You will see a change to our headquarters building with a new mural on the Elm Street side and we have renovated the inside for better service. We will continue to change to keep this the best festival now and for years to come!

Again, we are celebrating our 50th year and have even more to look forward to this year!

Peace, and enjoy!

Bradley H. Needham Harvest Homecoming President 2016/2017


Mission StatementHarvest Homecoming is a group of volunteers dedicated to providing a family oriented festival. It unites the community in a spirit of fellowship and is committed to continuous improvement.

Harvest Homecoming - A Local LegacyHonored by the Library of Congress Bicentennial Local Legacies Project in 2000, the Harvest Homecoming festival draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to New Albany, Indiana, and has been thriving and growing for 50 years.

The festival was conceived as a means of bringing the people of Southern Indiana together to share in its wealth of talent, historic background, and beauty.

What is now over a week of events began as a three-day “Pumpkin Festival,” a civic effort by the Tourism Bureau of the New Albany Chamber of Commerce. It is now run exclusively by Harvest Homecoming Festival Associates, Inc., a non-profit organization fully operated by volunteers and sponsors.

Thank you for participating in and your support of the 2017 Harvest Homecoming Festival.

If you have any comments for Harvest Homecoming, please put them in writing and mail to:

Harvest Homecoming/Comments P.O. Box 102 New Albany, Indiana 47151-0102

or email us at [email protected].

Restrooms located in the alley-ways.

1. Amphitheater2. Farmers’ Market3. Fiesta Rides4. HHC Office5. HHC Souvenir Booth6. HHC MainSource Stage

7. Information Booth8. Municipal Parking9. Sounds Unlimited

Productions’ Party Tent10. YMCA11. Carnegie Center

Denotes Booth Area

About HarvestHomecoming

Festival Map

Download all entry forms at www.harvesthomecoming.com or pick up at the Harvest Homecoming Office, 431 Pearl St.

Please have consideration for other festival guests. Pets, bikes, or skateboards are not allowed in the festival area. Thank you.

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Limited parking available on Riverfront. Free wagon rides from downtown area to the Riverfront on

Saturday, October 14 between 9:00am - 7:00pm.Courtesy of Harvest Homecoming.


Platinum Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

(812) 945-5959 • KoerbersFineJewelry.com 3095 Blackiston Mill Road, New Albany, IN, 47150


Executive Sponsors

Executive Sponsors


Benefactor Sponsors ($1,000 - $2,999)

Royal Pampering Day SpaMAC Construction & ExcavatingRetailers SupplyMcNeely StephensonPure Barre, New Albany

Globe MechanicalBert’s KitchenPizza KingSherwin WilliamsTyler Zoller Photography

Patron Sponsors ($200 - $999)

R G Wolfe PlumbingKiwanis of Historical New AlbanyLibs PavingSt. Mary’s New AlbanyHillside Animal ClinicNA Assoc. ChapterTerri Lynn’s CateringRodefer Moss & Co PLLCV&P Blacktop SealcoatingBig O TiresCarpet CornerDuke EnergyJacobi OilJim O’Neal FordFirst Harrison Bank

Bottles UnlimitedGraham’s Green ThumbAebersold FloristNance Floral ShoppeEarth & Fire Pottery By YouFloyd Central High SchoolKratz Sporting GoodsMy Cookie KitchenStandard ElectricCallistus Smith AgencyOffice DepotSalon GautierZaxby’sBubba’s 33White Castle

Friendship Sponsors ($100 - $199)

American Legion Post #38Office Supply CoMiss Priss Pageant BoutiqueSeabrook Dickman & Naville

Renee KochTexas RoadhouseKarem’s Meat Market

Sponsors Sponsors

Become a Festival Sponsor!Dear festival friend,

Thank you for helping us celebrate 50 years of the Harvest Homecoming Festival! This golden anniversary would not be possible without the generosity of business sponsors.

Become a festival sponsor and be recognized as one of our community supporters! As all levels of sponsorship are equally important to the success of the festival, your company name will appear on the Harvest Homecoming website and in this festival guide/brochure.

As a top-level sponsor, your company name and logo will be included in our extensive newspaper, radio, and television advertising campaigns and over 12,000 festival guides/brochures. Your logo will also be posted on www.harvesthomecoming.com, Facebook, and Twitter pages.

We also need In-Kind sponsors to donate services and supplies, as well as prizes for our Souvenir Pin Program. The sponsor level for In-Kind donations represents the retail value of the contribution.

The advertising details and other benefits for each level of sponsorship and a Sponsorship Form/Commitment letter can be found at www.harvesthomecoming.com

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Rosie Bryant at [email protected] or (502) 541-4056.

On behalf of the President, Board of Directors, Vice-Presidents, and other Harvest Homecoming, Inc. members, we want to thank you for supporting our local community and the 2017 “HARVEST OF GOLD ” Harvest Homecoming Festival.

Respectfully,

Rosie Bryant Vice-President, Sponsorship Program Harvest Homecoming, Inc.


Friday, October 13

Riverfront Cover Charge $5.00 beginning at 6:00pm

Sounds Unlimited Productions’ Party Tent

11:00am: Business Luncheon

8:00pm - 12:00am: DJ K-Dog

Riverfront Amphitheater

7:15pm: Marvin Maxwell and the Real Deal, featuring Ron Gaddis and Melissa Combs

9:00pm: The Louisville Crashers

Saturday, October 14

Riverfront Cover Charge $5.00 beginning at 6:00pm

New Albany Riverfront

1:00pm: Harvest Homecoming Auto Show (registration 9:00am - 1:00pm / Awards 3:30pm)

Sounds Unlimited Productions’ Party Tent

Noon - 3:00pm: Kids’ Day in the Tent • FREE

8:00pm - Midnight: SUP DJs

Riverfront Amphitheater

The Mad Taxpayers

The Juice Box Heroes

Riverfront Activities

2017 Miss Harvest Homecoming Scholarship PageantsThe Miss Harvest Homecoming Scholarship Pageants are the perfect opportunity for young women between the ages of 13 and 24. Whether you want to perform your talent on stage, brush up on your job interview skills, or earn scholarship money, the scholarship pageants will be a great experience for you!

This year’s Miss Harvest Homecoming Scholarship Pageants were held on Saturday, August 5th at Floyd Central High School.

Photos of our Queens courtesy of Tyler Zoller Photography

Please look for your queens throughout the festival as they will be making appearances at many events.

For more information, visit www.missharvesthomecoming.com.

For information on the Miss Pageant, contact Cara Lawson at [email protected].

For information on the Teen Pageant, contact Cara Lawson at [email protected].

Tiarra Taylor 2017 Miss Harvest

Homecoming

Meg Edwards 2017 Miss Harvest

Homecoming’s Outstanding Teen

Miss Harvest Homecoming


Scheduled Events

Scheduled Events

Monday, September 25, 2017Who Wants to Be a College Student?7:00pm - New Albany High School Auditorium

College tuition can be awarded by answering a series of questions in a game based on the “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” game show. Any senior living in Floyd County (attending NAHS, FCHS, Providence, Christian Academy, home-schooled, or another private school) may enter. Random drawing for chance to play. Show up and you could win up to $1,800 in scholarships! Applications available from the schools’ guidance counselors, the Harvest Homecoming Office, or www.harvesthomecoming.com. Application deadline is Sept 22.

Thursday, September 28, 2017Window Paint-InTime: 8:30am. Location: Harvest Homecoming Office, 431 Pearl St. Local students show their talents in representing the Harvest Homecom-ing Theme (Harvest of Gold) by painting local business windows.

For more information call Mary Arnold at 502-671-9866.

September 29 - November 25, 2017Carnegie Center’s Exhibits Capturing Contemporary Cuba by Ray Wallace includes selected street and documentary images of markets, tobacco growers and producers, western and Afro-Caribbean dancers, school children, and boxers in training taken during a 2017 photo work-shop visit to Havana, Regla, and Vinales, Cuba.

Stage/D by Laura Hartford will give viewers a behind the scenes opportunity to see what goes into creating her intricately detailed images as she creates an elaborately constructed installation of one of her “stages” similar to those she uses to create her rich photographs.

The Carnegie Center for Art and History is a department of the New Albany-Floyd County Free Public Library. Hours of operation are Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am to 5:30pm. Admission is free.

For more information, please visit our website, www.carnegiecenter.org or call us at (812) 944-7336.

Saturday, September 23, 2017Culbertson Mansion Coffin RaceCulbertson Mansion and Develop New Albany have partnered for our 3rd Annual Coffin Race. Join the ghosts and ghouls of the Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site and race your coffin down the New Albany Riverfront. The team that crosses the finish line with the fastest time wins. Prizes will be given to the fastest and the “Fan favorite” teams. Inspection will start at 4 pm on September 23rd and race will start at 4:30 pm. $50.00 entry fee per team. For coffin specification & rules email us at [email protected] For more information go to DevelopNA.org

Hosted by Develop New Albany

September 25 – October 12, 2016Baby Photo ContestPhotos accepted from 09/25/17 through 10/12/17 (by 5:00PM) and may be dropped off at Main Source Bank.

All participants will be given a ribbon upon entering contest. Photos will be displayed at Main Source Bank, 100 E. Spring Street, New Albany. Photos must be 4x6 or smaller, color or black and white, professional or candid. Two Categories – up to and including 17 months, also 18 months up to and including age 3. Must be residents of Floyd, Clark, or Harrison County.

Photos will not be returned.

A panel of judges will select a boy and a girl winner in each category. Photos will be judged on October 13th and the winners will be notified and posted on window display. Only winners are required to be present at the closing ceremonies on Sunday, October 15th, to receive their trophy.

For more information contact Rosie Bryant at (502) 541-4056 or email [email protected].


Scheduled Events

Scheduled Events

Sunday, October 1, 2017Pedaling Bicycle TourLocation: Lanesville Heritage Park. Time: Packet pickup and late registration will begin at 7:30am and mass start begins at 9:30am. Cycling helmets are mandatory for all participants. Cyclists under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Entry Fee: The pre-registration fee is $25 per adult, and $15 for children 12 and under. The deadline for pre-registration is September 22, 2017. Any entry postmarked after this deadline will be considered a late entry. Fees after this date are $35 for adults, and $17 for children 12 and under. For more information please visit www.siwheelmen.org/harvest.htm

Hosted by: Southern Indiana Wheelmen

Harvest Idol Open AuditionsTime: 12pm - 2pm. Location: Rockstop Studios, 1717 Charlestown Rd. Video submissions can be sent to [email protected].

Harvest Idol, presented by Rockstop Studios, will take place on Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14 on the Harvest Homecoming MainSource Stage. Featuring 12 of Kentuckiana’s best singers, they will compete head to head to take home the crown and the title of Harvest Idol. More information can be found at www.RockstopStudios.com.

Hosted by Rockstop Studios

Friday, October 6, 2017From the Ground Up!Time: 7pm - 12am. Location: Knights of Columbus, 809 E Main St. Join us for a casual, fun-filled evening with 100% of the proceeds going towards construction of a home for a low-income family in our com-munity. Featuring entertainment by Lefty and the Lunatics

Hosted by Habitat for Humanity, Clark & Floyd Indiana.

Saturday, October 7, 2017iRun Harvest, Harvest Homecoming 5KRegistration Time: 7:15am. Race Time: 8:30am. Location: 800 E 8th St.

Bring the friends, family, and even a co-worker, and run the Harvest and take action to fight against childhood hunger. Proceeds from iRun Harvest go to Blessing in a BackPack. Breakfast Snacks, Water and Coffee provided. $20.00 Adult, $15.00 Per Child 12.00 and under, $25.00 Day of. For more information or to sign up for sponsorship opportunities, contact Miguel Hampton, F5 Enterprises, LLC at 502-713-2072 or http://irunharvest.eventbrite.com.

Harvest Homecoming Opening CeremoniesTime: 11:30am. Location: Seventh and Spring Streets.

Live Band, Presentation of the colors, National Anthem performed by Miss Harvest Homecoming Tiarra Taylor and Miss Harvest Homecoming Outstanding Teen Meg Edwards. Stay and watch our annual parade!

Harvest Homecoming ParadeTime: 12pm. Location: Starts at New Albany High School going South on Vincennes Street to Spring Street turning West on Spring Street and ends at Bank Street. The Harvest Homecoming Parade is the official kick-off to the Harvest Homecoming Festival! Come experience over-the-top floats, vintage cars, and loud bands with our Harvest of Gold Parade. For our 50th anniversary, Harvest Homecoming wants to represent the past, present, and future of New Albany, and recognize significant people from our great city.

The Harvest Homecoming Festival is also a proud supporter of Hope Southern Indiana, so please bring your canned goods to be collected during the parade.

For more information please contact [email protected]


Sunday, October 8, 2017Pumpkin Decorating ContestDrop-off: 2:00pm-3:30pm. Winners Announced at 4:00pm. Location: New Albany Farmer’s Market. Group or individually prepared pumpkins may be painted or decorated with any material. Craft entries may be ceramic, fiber or maché. No previous year craft entries accepted. There will be 2 Grand Champion Awards (1 from the ‘Individual’ category and 1 from the ‘Group’ category) for the entry most closely related to this year’s theme, Harvest of Gold. All entrants receive participation award. EVENT IS FREE!

Harvest Homecoming pins available for $5.00. All pumpkins must be picked up and taken from event. Any leftover pumpkins will be thrown away. For more information contact Allyson Sears at (812) 207-8345 or [email protected]

Harvest Homecoming Golf Scramble11:30am registration and lunch. 1:00pm shotgun start. Appetizers and awards immediately following. $75/pp or $300/team. Only one player may be a 9 handicap or less. Team total handicap must be at least 40 or more! Scramble format no handicaps. Open to the first 25 paid teams! For more information contact Trent Gulley at 812-923-9280 ext. #4.

Hosted Valley View Golf Club

Monday, October 9, 2017Kids’ Dog ShowRegistration 5:00pm. Show Time 5:30pm. Riverfront Amphitheater

Children 3 – 13 years old. Pets must be at least 6 months old, have all shots and be on a leash or contained. Awards for: Best Costume, Best Trick, Face Only A Mother Could Love, Best Groomed, Best Overall, Most interesting pet (this can be any legal, domestic animal, same vaccination and leash/containment rules apply). Entrants can enter maximum of three categories. Prizes provided by FCARL (Floyd County Animal Rescue League).

For more information call the HHC Office at 812-944-8572.

Scheduled Events

Scheduled Events

Tuesday, October 10, 2017Purdue Pumpkin Chunking CompetitionTime: 4pm. Location: Purdue College of Technology, Charlestown Rd.

Can you hit the Great Pumpkin from up to 100 yards away (High School Division: 70 yards) using a gravity powered trebuchet (treb-yoo-shet) firing 5 to 16 pound pumpkins? Each team gets 3 attempts using supplied pumpkins. All machines must use gravity (falling weights) as their only source of power, pass the usual safety and functionality checks, and be ready for competition at their start times. Awards for accuracy, originality, and efficiency will be presented at 7:00 pm. Youth teams will receive up to $400 worth of fabrication material FREE! Plus, FREE pumpkin painting for the kids! For more information, please visit www.harvesthomecoming.com or call Trina Ruby at (812) 206-8379, Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm.

Wednesday, October 11, 2017BINGO for Providence (Diversicare) Transitional Care Community. Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm. Location: Providence (Diversicare) Transitional Care Community, 4915 Charlestown Rd. BINGO games for the Senior Living Community of Providence Retirement Home. Prizes awarded to winners. Refreshment will be served and lots of fun will be had by all.For any questions, or more information, please call Kenneth Eichenberger at (812) 786-2292 or the Activities Director at (812) 945-5221.

Thursday, October 12, 2017Crafts & Food Booths 12:00pm - 9:00pm

Harvest Homecoming MainSource StagePerformances by area groups through Sunday. Schedule of performances will be listed in the Harvest Homecoming tabloid in the News & Tribune and on www.harvesthomecoming.com. The Harvest Homecoming MainSource Stage is located at Main Source Bank’s parking lot.


Scheduled Events

Scheduled Events

Thursday, October 12, 2017 cont.

Ecumenical Church ServiceEcumenical Prayer Service at 12:00pm. Harvest Homecoming MainSource Stage on MainSource Bank parking lot. Everyone is welcome! Presented by various New Albany/Floyd County churches. For more information, contact Angie Graf at [email protected]

Hosted by Hope Southern Indiana.

Friday, October 13, 2017Craft & Food Booths 9:00am - 10:00pm

Business LuncheonLunch: 11:00am - 12:15pm followed by the show. Location: Sounds Unlimited Productions’ Party Tent. This year’s luncheon theme is “Little Bit Country, Little Bit Rock & Roll.” Tickets are $40.00 purchased in advance only. For more information call the Harvest Homecoming Office at (812) 944-8572.

Harvest Idol CompetitionHarvest Idol, presented by Rockstop Studios, will take place on Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14 on the MainSource Stage. Featuring 12 of Kentuckiana’s best singers, they will compete head to head to take home the crown and the title of Harvest Idol. More information can be found at www.RockstopStudios.com.


Corn Hole TournamentTime: 6:30pm. Location: Knights of Columbus, 809 E Main St Adult Corn Hole Tournament (ages 18 & over). Double Elimination. $40.00 per team. 1st place – $720.00 2nd place – $360.00. 3rd place – $120.00. Trophies for top three places. For more information and registration form visit harvesthomecoming.com or contact David Prince at (502) 817-2321.

Friday, October 13, 2017 cont.Harvest Homecoming MainSource Stage

Performances by area groups through Sunday. Schedule of performances will be listed in the Harvest Homecoming tabloid in the News & Tribune and on www.harvesthomecoming.com. The Harvest Homecoming Main-Source Stage is located at Main Source Bank’s parking lot.

Friday Night on the RiverfrontSee .

Saturday, October 14, 2017Craft & Food Booths 9:00am - 10:00pm.

Big Wheel RaceRegistration: 9:15am • Start: 10:00am • Harvest Homecoming MainSource Stage area on Market and State Streets. For ages 3 to 8. Bring your own Big Wheel (All direct pedal to Big Wheel drive, no chains or other type of mechanism accepted, no Razors, must have a front pedal attached to wheel and stationary back pedals.) For more information call Mike Reas at (812) 969-3040.

Harvest Baking ContestRegistration: 10:30am - 11am. Location: St Mary’s Catholic Church, 415 E 8th St, New Albany. Adult and children categories includes pie, cake, bread, bar, cookie, pudding, and miscellaneous. All entries must include fall fruits or vegetables, such as pumpkin, apple, persimmon, etc. For more information, go to www.harvesthomecoming.com or call April Holder at (812) 941-1910.

Baby CrawlRegistration: 9:15am • Start: 10:00am • Harvest Homecoming MainSource Stage area on Market and State Streets. Eligible babies between 6 and 13 months (no walking babies). Trophies and ribbons will be awarded. For more information call Cris McDowell at (812) 949-9096.


Saturday, October 14, 2017 cont.

Children’s Tractor PullRegistration: 11:00am. Start: 11:30am. Location: Harvest Homecoming MainSource stage area on Market and State Streets. For children 30-90 pounds, ages up to and including 12 yrs. For more information call Mary Arnold (502) 671-9866.

Harvest Homecoming Car & Bike ShowRegistration: 9:00am - 1:00pm. Awards Presentation: 3:30pm. Location: New Albany Riverfront. Admission: $15.00 per car. Please enter at West 10th & Main and proceed toward the Yellow Pavilion. Open to any type of stock, classic, show or race car, antique vehicles, trucks, motorcycle, any model, any year. Trophies for Mayor’s Choice, Best Ford, Best GM, Best Mopar, Best Other (Car), Best Street Rod, Best Bike, Best Paint, Largest Club Participation, & Peoples Choice. Plus, Top 50 Cars Judged Receive a Top Fifty Trophy. DJ Service by Terry Langford, Dash Plaques For First 200 Entries, $100 Given Away Every Hour from 11 am - 3pm, Door Prizes, Donation to Cops For Kids will be made from Entry Fees, 50/50 Drawing. For more information, call Kevin Bostock at 502-664-1952.

Hosted by Back In Time Car Club of Southern Indiana. Back In Time Car Club will not be held responsible for Accidents.

Kids’ Day in the TentTime: 12pm - 3:00pm. Location: Sounds Unlimited Productions’ Party Tent between floodwall and river. FREE ADMISSION to the tent full of kids activities! Thanks to Walmart, we will have a FREE BIKE give-a-way this year! Harvest Homecoming pins will be available for $5. Please help support your festival. Hands on activities, displays, and interaction for kids through 6th grade. (Must be accompanied by an adult). For more information, please call Kenneth Eichenberger at (812) 786-2292.

Scheduled Events

Scheduled Events


Carnegie Center Free Family Fun Workshop12pm - 3pm. Mini Pumpkin Painting at the Harvest Homecoming Kids’ Day in the Tent. At our October 14 workshop, we are moving to the Harvest Homecoming Kids’ Tent, located over the flood wall at the end of Pearl St. in downtown New Albany. Each participant will paint his/her own real miniature pumpkin to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required for this event. For directions or parking advice, please call 812-944-7336

Hosted by Carnegie Center

Petite Little Miss, Little Master, Little Miss, Little Miss Pre-teen Pageants Bring your contestant, along with the registration form (www.harvesthomecoming.com/applications) and $20 fee, to the Harvest Homecoming MainSource Stage at the corner of State and Market at their designated registration time. In case of rain the pageants will take place in the parking garage at the corner of State Street and Market Street.

Registration at 1:30pm Petite Little & Little Master (ages 3-5) Registration at 2:00pm Little Miss (ages 6-8) Registration at 2:30pm Little Miss Pre-teen (ages 9-11)

Pageant begins at 2:00pm with the Petite Little/Little Master contestants. You may come early and watch to cheer on the other age groups then register during your age group! Proceeds benefit the Miss Harvest Homecoming Scholarship Pageants. For more information and to download an application go to www.missharvesthomecoming.com and click on the pageants tab.

Costume ContestRegistration: 11:30am. Contest begins at 12pm. Location: Harvest Homecoming MainSource Stage on Market & State Street. Rain Location: Parking garage on Market & State Street. Free for all ages. Judging categories 0-2 years; 2-4 years; 5-9 years, 9-13 years; 14 and up; groups; overall winners will be announced at the end of contest. For more information call Mary Arnold (502) 671-9866.


Scheduled Events

Fiesta Rides Schedule

Saturday, October 7

1:00pm - 6:00pm • Ride All Day for $15

Sunday, October 8


Monday, October 9


Tuesday, October 10


Wednesday, October 11


Thursday, October 12

Open at 3:00pm

Friday, October 13

Open at 11:00am

Saturday, October 14

Open at 10:00am

Sunday, October 15

Open at 12:00pm

October 12-15 (Booth Days) the rides will not have a set closing time.

Fiesta Rides


Home Decorating ContestEntry deadline is Oct. 14 at noon. Judging on Oct. 14. Open to all homes in Floyd County; must be owned or rented by the person entering the contest. An apartment building will be a single entry. Judged on originality, use of color, Harvest of Gold theme and overall appearance. Plaques and prizes awarded for 1st - 3rd place. For more information call Pat Harrison at (812) 944-1111.

Hosted by Pat Harrison Enterprises

Harvest Homecoming MainSouce StagePerformances by area groups through Sunday. Schedule of performances will be listed in the Harvest Homecoming tabloid in the News & Tribune and on www.harvesthomecoming.com. The Harvest Homecoming MainSource Stage is located at Main Source Bank’s parking lot, State & Market Streets. Entrance is on State Street.

Harvest Idol CompetitionHarvest Idol, presented by Rockstop Studios, will take place on Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14 on the MainSource Stage. Featuring 12 of Kentuckiana’s best singers, they will compete head to head to take home the crown and the title of Harvest Idol. More information can be found at www.RockstopStudios.com.


Saturday Night on the Riverfront See pg. 11

Sunday, October 15, 2017Craft & Food Booths 12pm - 5:00pm

Closing Ceremonies and Prize DrawingsTime: 4:15pm.

Announcement: Harvest Homecoming MainSource Stage (State & Market Streets). Prize drawings, awards and announcements.


Harvest Homecoming Pin

2017 Harvest Homecoming Pin “Harvest of Gold”This year’s Harvest Homecoming “Harvest of Gold” all-metal pins cost only $5. With the purchase of each pin you get an instant free prize from one of the following sponsors: Farm Life Lanesville Indiana Family Entertainment, Bearno’s, That’s The Ticket, Sam’s Food & Spirits, and Big O Tires. Make sure to wear your pin during Booth Days. You might be seen by a Pin Spotter and receive an on-the- spot reward.

Find a Gold Pin and Register to Win!Take your chances, and purchase a Harvest Homecoming “Harvest of Gold” pin, and if you find an all-gold colored pin, just fill out the included entry form for a chance to win one of many great prizes!

Where can I get my pin?Pins will be available at the Harvest Homecoming Office, at the Information and Souvenir Booths during Booth Days, at various Harvest Homecoming events, and at the following retailers: Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, Rookies Cookies, Sweet Stuff, All About Your Hair and Nails, That’s the Ticket, Mister Hardware, Salon B, Karem’s Meat, Adrienne & Company – New Albany, and local MainSource Bank branches. You can also order pins early, or purchase past years’ pins by contacting Renee Koch at [email protected] or (502) 751-9902. There is a limited supply, so get your pin soon!

How do I register for the prizes?Simply fill out the coupon in the pin envelope and drop it off at the Harvest Homecoming Office or at the Information or Souvenir Booths during Booth Days. Coupons must be turned in by 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 15, 2017, to be eligible for the pin prize drawing.

Good luck, and thank you for supporting Harvest Homecoming!

Grand Prize

Seven-day cruise for two to one of the following locations Caribbean, Alaska, Bermuda, or Canada

courtesy of BLISS TRAVEL

1st Place Prize

High-Efficiency Furnace with FREE INSTALLATION courtesy of SUMMERS PLUMBING HEATING & COOLING

2nd Place Prize

Furniture valued at $3,500 courtesy of SCHMITT FURNITURE

3rd Place Prize

2.00 ctw Diamond Tennis Bracelet set in 14 kt white gold courtesy of KOERBER’S FINE JEWELRY

4th Place Prize

Mulifuction Copier / Printer courtesy of Copier Mart

Additional PrizesOne set of Big O Tires

courtesy of BIG O TIRES

Area rug courtesy of CARPET CORNER

Dinner for 50 people cooked on location courtesy of BERT’S, THE PORKCHOP BOOTH

Four-drawer letter-sized file cabinet courtesy of OFFICE SUPPLY

Gold Pin Prizes


Why should I buy a Harvest Homecoming pin?Harvest Homecoming Pins cost only $5, which is a great deal. You get a valuable coupon in every envelope redeemable at local establishments.

Where can I get a Harvest Homecoming pin?Pins available at financial institutions, participating merchants, the Harvest Homecoming Office, and various Harvest Homecoming events. They may also be purchased during the festival at the Information and Souvenir Booths.

If I get a gold pin how do I register for the prizes?Simply fill out the coupon in the pin envelope and drop it off at the Harvest Homecoming Office or at the Information or Souvenir Booths during Booth Days. Coupons must be turned in by 4:00pm, Sunday, October 15 to be eligible for the Pin Prize drawing.

When is the Harvest Homecoming Office open and where is it located?The office, located at 431 Pearl Street (on the corner of Pearl and Elm Streets), will be open from 12:00pm until 5:00pm, Monday through Friday beginning the day after Labor Day. For information you can visit our website at www.harvesthomecoming.com, call the office at (812) 944-8572, or stop by and pick up an application for one of thevarious events being held during the festival.

Can I bring my pet to the festival?For the safety of your pets and for the health and safety of our festival visitors, pets other than service dogs are not allowed in the festival booth area, rides, or riverfront.

Frequently AskedQuestions

How do I apply for a booth at Harvest Homecoming?To request booth space for the 2018 festival go to www.harvesthomecoming.com, select “Festival” then “Applications” and click on “Booth Application Packet” to download the application. If a new application does not appear, use the previous years.

How can I ensure my safety during the festival?Designate a meeting place should you become separated from your party. (The festival does not make announcements for lost or separated parties.) Do not bring pets, skateboards or bicycles into the downtown booth area, ride or riverfront areas. Be extra cautious when crossing the railroad tracks leading to the riverfront.

What is a “Hosted By” event?A “Hosted By” event is organized and run by the organization listed by the event information. Proceeds (if any) go to that organization. A fee is charged for the event to be listed in the Harvest Homecoming brochure and website.

How can my business become a sponsor for the Harvest Homecoming Festival?If your company or organization would like to learn more about the benefits of being a festival sponsor, call (812) 944-8572 for information. Community support is essential to the festival and ensures the continued success of Harvest Homecoming.

Frequently AskedQuestions


Notes

Executive BoardPresident Bradley Needham

Secretary Amy Niemeier

President Elect Drew Jones

Treasurer Jane Spitznagel

Board Chairperson David White

Vice PresidentsJane AlcornMary ArnoldChris BossCara LawsomRosie BryantTracy Burgin

Amy CumminsKenneth EichenbergerJeff FinnBrad HicksThomas HouseRenee Koch

Courtney LewisArt NiemeierPolly NiemeierAllyson SearsBeth WhiteHaley Matheny

DirectorsBrent BanetLisa BrewerDorothy CallowayKarl DaileyShirley DaileyKara DugginDeanne EichenbergerScot EllisHeather FinnKathy Haller

Randa HeavrinSam HeavrinToni HendersonBlake HicksDoug JacquesSue KinneyKevin KochChristy McDowellWini MoyenAndrea Prince

David PrinceGarrett RuttleJoe RuttleKathy SearsScott SearsShawn WelshMary Kay Wolford

Past President’s Council Micah Arnold, 2012/2013 • Timi Brooks-Davis, 1999 • Jeff Cummins, 2014/2015

Glenn Dethy, 2006 • Larry Fischer, 1997 • Patty Fischer, 1987 Billy Greenwell, 2008/2009 • Toni Kindle, 1990 • Betty Mook, 1988

Kerry Nicolas, 2010/2011 • Art Niemeier, 20032017 Associate Directors

Teresa Baxter • Todd Bailey • Jeff Branham • Tom CunninghamRobin Duvall • Justin Endris • Susanne House • John Kraft • Gretchen KrammesFrank Loop • Kelly Matlock • Scott Minyard • Melissa Norwood • Cheryl Popp

Karen Prechtel • Jeff Read • Josh Sears • Andrew Takami • Earl Underwood 2017 Permanent Directors

Dr. Dan Eichenberger • Mayor Jeff Gahan • Donna Harvey Alicia Meredith • Chris Morris • Brad Snyder

2017 Honorary DirectorsSam Anderson • Betty Arnold • John Baumann • Larry BrumleyCarol Eberle • Kermit Hendrich • Linda Hendrich • Don LincolnVernon Niemeier • Robert Real • Mark Seabrook • Wayne Snider

2017 Directors & Officers


FIND A GOLD PIN & REGISTER TO WIN!

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Thank You Platinum Sponsors!

Harvest Homecoming Pin - $5

Grand Prize

Seven-day cruise for two to one of the following locations Caribbean, Alaska, Bermuda, or Canada courtesy of BLISS TRAVEL

1st Place Prize

High-Efficiency Furnace with FREE INSTALLATION courtesy of SUMMERS PLUMBING HEATING & COOLING

2nd Place Prize

Furniture valued at $3,500 courtesy of SCHMITT FURNITURE3rd Place Prize

2.00 ctw Diamond Tennis Bracelet set in 14 kt white gold courtesy of KOERBER’S FINE JEWELRY

4th Place Prize

Mulifuction Copier / Printer courtesy of Copier MartAdditional Prizes

One set of Big O Tires courtesy of BIG O TIRES

Four-drawer letter-sized file cabinet courtesy of OFFICE

SUPPLY

Area rug courtesy of CARPET CORNER

Dinner for 50 people cooked on location courtesy of Berts, The Porkchop Booth

COMPANY

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