Henry County to celebrate its basketball heritage with Hoopla! Festival
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — As part of Henry County's bicentennial, the community will celebrate its basketball heritage with a Hoopla! Festival on Saturday, June 25. All ages are invited to a day of fun, history and, of course, basketball.
The day will begin with a water ball contest in the New Castle High School Fieldhouse parking lot at 10 a.m. featuring fire departments from around the area. Registration for a Hoopla! car show begins at 11 a.m.
Henry County will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the basketball game "knockout." Participants can join basketball legends including Steve Alford by registering in advance at hoopsinhenry.com/party/ or at the door. Registration will be available from 11 a.m. to the start of the game at 1 p.m. Those who register in advance are guaranteed a T-shirt. There is no cost to participate in the event in the largest high school fieldhouse of its kind in the world, the New Castle Fieldhouse. Boomer from the Indiana Pacers and Freddy Fever from the Indiana Fever will be among the special guests and entertainment during the game.
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During and after the game, the Hoopla! Festival will be in Baker Park until 9 p.m. with activities, food, live music, pedicabs, ham radio demonstrations and bounce houses. Food options at the festival will include Big Poppa’s Pork Pit, Payne’s, Ky’s Kreations, Belgian Horse Winery and Tropical Shaved Ice.
Live music from local artists will begin at 3 p.m. The local lineup is the Soul Miners, The LK Project, and Beth and Company. Featured performers will include Rebekah Meldrum at 6:30 p.m., Josh Kaufman at 7:30 p.m. and Staci McCrakin at 8:30 p.m.
Visitors can explore the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and the historic Hoosier Gym 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Visit hoopsinhenry.com/party/ to see more events associated with Henry County’s Bicentennial Celebration.
Run or walk the trail in Cardinal 5K on Saturday
MUNCIE — Cardinal Greenways begins its 2022 Cardinal Summer Series with the Cardinal 5K run/walk on Saturday, June 25.
Muncie will host a competitive 5K, while Marion will have a non-competitive family run/walk, each starting and ending at their respective Depot, at 8 a.m. in Muncie and 9 a.m. in Marion. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is open until noon Friday, June 24. Cost is $30 a person for Muncie or $10 an individual/$20 a family in Marion.
Registration/information: cardinalgreenways.org/cardinal5k/
Flute choir to perform at Minnetrista Farmers Market
MUNCIE — The Central Indiana Flute Choir, affiliated with America’s Hometown Band, will give a free performance Saturday, June 25, at the Minnetrista Farmers Market.
The free public concert will be 9:30-11:30 a.m. at “The Flute Stand," according to a release.
Summerfest Juried Art Show taking entries
HARTFORD CITY — Blackford County Arts Center is accepting entries until July 15 for its annual Summerfest Juried Art Show.
Any Indiana artist is eligible to enter up to three(2D) pieces for $35. An entry form is available online at myartsplace.org.
ArtsPlace Blackford County Arts Center, 107 W. Washington St., will exhibit the show July 25-Sept. 8, with a public reception and awards program set for 6-8 p.m. July 29.
Information: Amy Day, 765-348-4154 or myartsplace.org.
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