Martin County boasts several charming and enjoyable events throughout the year that the entire family will love.  Whether coming for a holiday celebration, car show, fishing tournament, or just to relax in some of the best country Indiana has to offer remember to plan your trip around some of our community events. The regionally known Catfish festival is a favorite! Please see the contact information for the following events:

February

Banquet for the basketball team and coaches - Shoals Lions Club
Contact Theresa, president of the Shoals Lions Club, at 812-247-3979 for more information.

March

AG Day - March 15, 2008 Martin County Community Building 7:30 to noon. Purdue Extension Office 812-247-3041
Delicious Breakfast Served.

April

Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt - Shoals Lions Club.  Every year the Saturday before Easter, at the new courthouse in Shoals.  Contact Theresa, president of the Shoals Lions Club, at 812-247-3979 for more information.

Kids First Health Fair - Purdue Extension Office 812-247-3041

May

Route 50 Cruisers Car Show
May 10, 4:00 pm @ Dairy Master
Loogootee, IN 812-295-4690 or 812-295-7034

June

St. John's Summer Social - St. John's Catholic Church 812-295-2225

Relay for Life - American Cancer Society.  Friday and Saturday, July 6 & 7, 2008.  Friday: Registration at 2:00 pm, opening ceremony at 6:00 pm, Survivor Lap at 6:30 pm, and Luminaria Ceremony at 9:00 pm.  Closing ceremony will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday.  Registration is $10.00, and all events take place at Loogootee Community High School, 201 Brooks Ave., Loogootee, IN 47553.  Contact Kim Howell at 812-295-2438 if you have any questions.

Summer Fest - Optimist Club & City of Loogootee.  Thursday – Saturday, June 12, 13 & 14, 2008.  Thursday and Friday 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Saturday 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm.  Featuring an array of food, vendors, and an outdoor stage with live entertainment every day.  Also a beauty pageant, volleyball, ping pong, motorcycle show, car show from the Route 50 Cruisers and various other activities.  Please call Theresa at 812-295-6135 for more information. 

Route 50 Cruisers Car Show
June 28, 2008 4:00 pm @ Downtown Main Street
Shoals, IN 812-295-4690 or 812-295-7034

Parks & Sparks Car Cruise Show - West Boggs Park 812-295-3421

Free Fishing Weekend - West Boggs Park 812-295-3421

Kids Fishing Tournament - West Boggs Park 812-295-3421

July

Route 50 Cruisers Car Show
july 12, 2008 4:00 pm @ Pamida Parking Lot
Loogootee, IN 812-295-4690 or 812-295-7034

23rd annual Catfish Festival - Shoals 
Food, fun and celebration. July 3, 4 & 5
For more information about the 2008 Catfish Festival please contact:
Steve Deckard: 812-247-2828
Dan Steiner: 812-617-0200

Fireworks - West Boggs Park 812-295-3421

Fireworks - Shoals

Martin County & 4-H Fair - 4-H Fairgrounds 812-295-3370

August

14th Annual Hog Roast - St. Martin Catholic Church (Sponsored by the Men’s Club)  Sunday, August 27, 2006, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.  Adults $6.00 and Children $3.00.  Carryouts available.

Route 50 Cruisers Car Show
August 16, 2008 4:00 pm @ BoMac's Drive In
Shoals, IN 812-295-4690 or 812-295-7034

Annual Blood Drive - Shoals Lions Club.  Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  At the Shoals Christian Resource Center.  Contact Theresa, president of the Shoals Lions Club, at 812-247-3979 for more information.

September

Route 50 Cruisers Car Show
September 6, 2008 4:00 pm @ O'Reilly's Auto Parts
Loogootee, IN 812-295-4690 or 812-295-7034

Health Fair - Martin County Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
812-295-4433

Fish Fry - State Forest 812-247-3491

October

Route 50 Cruisers Car Show
October 11, 2008 4:00 pm @ Templins Dairy Master
Loogootee, IN 812-295-4690 or 812-295-7034

Rose Day Deliveries - Shoals Lions Club.  Contact Theresa, president of the Shoals Lions Club, at 812-247-3979 for more information.

Pancake Breakfast - Shoals Lions Club.  Saturday, October 11, 2008.  Located at the new courthouse in Shoals.  Contact Theresa, president of the Shoals Lions Club, at 812-247-3979 for more information.

November

Martin County Christmas Boutique - 4-H Fairgrounds

Chili Day - St. John's Lutheran Church 812-295-2451

Soup Supper and Country Store - St. Martin Catholic Church (Sponsored by the Ladies’ Altar Society)  Saturday, November 4, 2006, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.  Adults $4.00 and Children $3.00.  Carryouts available.

December

Christmas Parade - Shoals & Loogootee

Old Fashioned Christmas Stroll - Loogootee. Carriage Rides, refreshments, sales

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