Ferdinand Heimatfest

Saturday, Jun 17, 2023
various venues in Ferdinand

Schedule:

3 on 3 Basketball Contest Sponsored by FP Basketball @ 18th Street Basketball Courts, 422 E 18th St, Ferdinand, IN 47532

Pre-Registration is required. $40 team entry fee. Max of 4 people per team. Three divisions: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, & Open.

Contact Drew Messmer to register.

CHECK THESE FLYERS FOR FULL DETAILS

3 on 3 Heimatfest Basketball Details

3on3 Basketball Waiver

5:00am - 9:00am: Food Booths Open @ Ferdinand Community Center, 1710 Community Dr Ferdinand, IN 47532

ENTRY FORM – 2023

REPORT FORM – Vendor – Event 2023

6:30am - 7:30pm: Silly Safari Presented by Rahman Law Office @ Ferdinand Community Center, 1710 Community Dr Ferdinand, IN 47532

Silly Safari is back and remains FREE thanks to Rahman Law Office! Come see Boa Bryce and all of the exotic animals on the Uebelhor Chevy Cadillac Toyota Main Stage! At the end you’ll have the opportunity to pet the animals…if you’re brave enough!

8:00am: 19th Annual Heimatfest 5K Run/Walk sponsored by FPHS Track Teams @ FPHS Track and Field 1440 Michigan St Ferdinand, IN 47532

Starting at the Forest Park High School Track. The route will feature the beautiful Monastery Immaculate Conception and the newly created Old Town Lake Park. $15/person before 6/17/23 and $20 after. The 5K run/walk will take place Saturday morning at 8:00 AM. It will be followed by a Kid’s Fun Run at the track for $8.00. Pre-Registrants and fun run participants will receive a T-Shirt.

To register please fill out and mail this 2023 5K Event Flyer / Entry Form Run Walk & Kid’s Fun Run (Coming Soon) to Karl Hinson at 8765 S. Club Road, Ferdinand, IN 47532.

9:00am - 3:00pm: Tri-County YMCA Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament @ 18th Street Volleyball Courts, 422 E 18th St  Ferdinand, IN 47532

Pre-registration is required. All entries must be turned into the YMCA no later than Thursday, June 6th at Noon Eastern. 6 person team format. 2 Female players MUST be playing at all times.

$60.00/team

Please See This Flyer for Full Details, Rules, and How to Register: FLYER – Coed Volleyball Tournament TRI-COUNTY YMCA – 2023

9:00am - 2:00pm: Scenic Hills Care Center Car Show @ Community Center Parking Lot, 1710 Community Dr Ferdinand, IN 47532

Registration is from 9AM-Noon, Judging starts at 12PM, Awards at 2PM

Entry Fee is $15/vehicle, all money raised will be donated to the Ferdinand Food Pantry.

You can Pre-Register by phone at 812-630-5792 or 812-367-2299.

The Car Show will take place at the Ferdinand Community Center Parking Lot.

10:30am - 11:30am: Feller Express Interactive Dinosaur Experience @ Tri-County YMCA, 131 E 16th St Ferdinand, IN 47532

This is a free experience that will be held at the Tri-County YMCA on Saturday, June 17th from 10:30 – 11:30am. Please see the below information about Feller Express Dinosaur Encounters or visit their website to see all they offer. Interactive Dinosaur Events | Evansville, IN | Feller Express
ACTIVITIES WE OFFER

Feller Express has just what you need to keep your kids active and entertained for hours. We offer all kinds of local event activities in the Evansville, IN area. Your young ones can…

    Play with STEM toys
    Play with dinosaur toys
    Explore our fossil beds
    Read informative books
    Pet baby dinosaur puppets
    Check out our lifelike dinosaur costumes

When you sign up for an authentic experience with us, you’ll surely be blown away. We’re extremely proud of our professional-grade costumes and puppets, as well as our knowledgeable staff and kid-friendly customer service.

11:30am - 2:00pm: Backyard BBQ Contest

$25 Entry Fee for BBQ teams. $5 entry fee for individuals wishing to sample. Samples from 11:30-2:00 with $5 entry for those wishing to sample. Judging from 12-3. Awards immediately following judging in the BBQ Area.  $500 Grand Prize for overall winner and $250 for Runner-Up.  Prizes to overall winner, runner up, and category winners!  Categories include Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork, and Brisket.

1:00pm: Horseshoe Tournament @ 18th Street Horseshoe Pits 422 E 18th St Ferdinand, IN 47532

Registration from 12-12:45 PM. (Draw for Partners) Throwing begins at 1:00 PM

$5/person

1:00pm - 3:00pm: FOAM PARTY! @ Ferdinand Community Center, 1710 Community Dr Ferdinand, IN 47532

Coming back to the Heimatfest this year, the immensely popular, FOAM PARTY! for kids 12 and under! Come beat the heat during the early afternoon in the Best Home Furnishings Family Zone.

3:30pm - 1:00am: Beer Garden Opens @ Ferdinand Community Center, 1710 Community Dr Ferdinand, IN 47532

Venmo will be accepted in the beer garden to purchase drink tickets.

4:30 pm: NextEra Energy Community Meal @ the Ferdinand Community Center

NextEra Energy has graciously stepped in to help provide a wonderful Community Meal Serving will start at 4:30 and continue as long as meals remain. Join us for a great family meal in the A.C.

Menu Prepared by Oink, Inc.: Porch Chop (1″), Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Vinegar Slaw

Price: $15/Meal

5:00pm - 9:00pm: Best Home Furnishings Family Zone @ Ferdinand Community Center, 1710 Community Dr Ferdinand, IN 47532

The Best Home Furnishings Family Zone is a free area located on the Ferdinand Community Center Grounds next to the family area. The Family Zone includes a Cotton Candy Station, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Inflatables, Kiddie Pedal Pull (Saturday Only) along with Games such as Ring Toss, Plinko, etc. for kids!

6:00 pm: Kiddie Pedal Pull – Put on by Forest Park FFA @ Ferdinand Community Center, 1710 Community Dr Ferdinand, IN 47532

The Kiddie Pedal Pull will be in the Best Home Furnishings Family Zone on Saturday Night @ 6pm.

8:00pm - 12:00am: Studebaker

Studebaker is a high-energy band playing Classic Rock with a Touch of Country… Enjoy music favorites from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s with a mix of rock, pop, country, and dance classics. You’ll hear great songs from a variety of artists including John Mellencamp, ZZ Top, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, AC DC, and many others… It’s always a great time with Studebaker!

Location: Uebelhor Chevy Cadillac Toyota Main Stage

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