Loogootee Annual Summerfest

About

The annual Loogootee Summerfest is a popular community event that takes place each year in the city. It typically features a variety of activities and entertainment for people of all ages, including live music, carnival rides and games, food vendors, and craft and merchandise vendors.

Summerfest celebration often includes events, such as a 5k race, a petting zoo, pickleball, volleyball, and poker tournaments and family-friendly games and activities. These events are designed to bring the community together and provide a fun and enjoyable experience for all.

Overall, the Loogootee Summerfest is a great opportunity for residents to come together, have fun, and celebrate the community. It is a much-anticipated event each year and is a great way to spend a summer day in Loogootee.

2023 Schedule of Events

This entertainment is all FREE to the public. All are welcome!

K of C, VFW, and Legion will be open to the public during the festival for alcoholic drinks.

Registration for the Loogootee Summerfest Pickleball Tournament can be found here.

Day 1: Thursday, June 22, 2023

5:00 - 10:00 PM: Craft Booths/Food Stands
5:00 - 10:00 PM: Lark's Ranch Carnival Rides - Church Street
5:00 PM - ?: Face Painting
6:15 PM: Opening Remarks, Mayors Welcome Main Stage; Master of Ceremony - Brian Whitney
6:30 PM: Queen Contest (Main Stage)
7:30 - 9:00 PM: Redemption Praise Band (Main Stage)

Day 2: Friday, June 23, 2023

4:00 - 9:00 PM: Pony Rides ($5 a ride)
5:00 - 10:00 PM: Craft Booths/Food Stands
5:00 - 10:00 PM: Lark's Ranch Carnival Rides - Church Street
5:00 PM - ?: Face Painting
5:00 PM: Compassionate Hands BBQ / Team Light Up - 106 North Line St.
6:00 - 6:30 PM: Scavenger Hunt (Grades 3-7) - Meet by Old Library Building
6:00 - 8:00 PM: Petting Zoo - Big John's Fenced In Area
6:00 PM - ?: Pickle Ball Tournament - Loogootee High School (LHS)
8:00 - 10:00 PM: Dirty Deeds (AC/DC Tribute)

Day 3: Saturday, June 24, 2023

7:30 AM - 5K Fun Walk - West Bogg's Park, Start/Finish line located down by the beach house
8:00 AM - 5K Run - West Bogg's Park, Start/Finish line located down by the beach house

8:00 AM - ?: Pickleball Tournament (LHS Tennis Courts} Women's Doubles
8:00 - 12:00 PM: Farmer's Market (CALL) - American Legion Parking Lot
9:00 AM - ?: Volleyball Tournament - City Park
12:00 PM - ?: Pickleball Tournament (LHS Tennis Courts) Men's Doubles
12:00 PM: Compassionate Hands BBQ People's Choice "$5 Taste Test to vote for your favorite team" - K of C Basement
1:00 PM: Texas Hold'em Tournament- K of C Club
2:30 PM: Egg Toss Registration
3:00 PM: Egg Toss Start - Front of Stage Area
3:30 - 4:15 PM: Kids Sidewalk Chalk Contest (Tri-Kappa) - Sidewalk in front of Larkin Apartments
3:30 - 6:00 PM: Park & Spark Car Show - On downtown square
4:00 - 9:00 PM: Riggins 6th Day Critters Petting Zoo - Big John's
4:00 - 9:00 PM: Pony Rides ($5 a ride)
4:00 - 10:00 PM: Craft Booths/Food Stands
4:00 - 10:00 PM: Lark's Ranch Carnival Rides - Church Street
4:00 - 4:45 PM: Crafts and Bubbles Kids Activities - K of C Basement
4:00 - 10:00 PM: RTC Mobile RV-Wi-Fi & Charging Stations - Parking Lot of Old Library Building
4:30 - 6:30 PM: Foam Homies "Play in the Blast from the past. Foam cannon, toss around beach balls, and dance to the music."
5:00 - 7:00 PM: Mr. Winkle The Balloon Man - Parking Lot of Old Library Building
5:00 PM: Compassionate Hands BBQ People's Choice "$5 Taste Test to vote for your favorite team" - K of C Basement
6:00 PM: Compassionate Hands BBQ Announcements & Awards
7:00 - 7:30 PM: Parade (Patriotic Theme)
7:30 - 9:00 PM: Linda Smith Band
9:00 - 10:00 PM: Wade Hayes Band
10:00 PM: Fireworks