Marshall County Blueberry Festival

Marshall County Blueberry Festival
Monday, Sep 4, 2023 from 11:00am to 6:00pm
Centennial Park
1660 North Michigan Street
888-936-5020

Marshall County’s 57th Annual BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL

Held over Labor Day Weekend, the Blueberry Festival is Indiana’s largest 4-day festival! 

Mark your Calendars to join us next year for the 57th Annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival  August 31 - September 4, 2023

JOIN US FOR THE 57TH ANNUAL BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL! 

Come into Centennial Park and enjoy all the festival has to offer. You can stroll through all the craft and commercial booths and buy some jewelry or a sweatshirt or two. Maybe a yard ornament or a special purse is what you are looking for this year. Then head over to the entertainment stages and see some great entertainment while relaxing with a cold beverage and steak tips, a corn dog or blueberry ice cream! 

After that, maybe you'd like to watch some softball or a volleyball match, or perhaps the pickleball tournament. We are proud to offer as many different types of sports we can for all ages and skill level. Also, don't forget the Garden Tractor pull is something for everyone as well as the Car Show which is now on Saturday. It is a must see for all car lovers!

The kiddos will want to take in the wonderful carnival which is open Thursday evening thru Monday at closing time. 

You won't want to miss the balloon glow Sunday night followed by our fantastic fireworks display. A treat for the entire family. And don't forget to join all the people who come to cheer on the participates of the Blueberry Labor Day Parade and Stomp on Monday morning.

New to the Festival this year . . . Team Zoom Canine Entertainment check out their website www.teamzoom.biz to see what they are all about! They will be performing two shows on Friday, three show on Saturday and Sunday and two shows on Monday.

Blueberry Carnival

What would a festival be without the fun of a great carnival? All Star Amusement provides the Blueberry Festival with the very best in "Iron in the Sky." With thrilling rides for all ages the carnival can truly be a family activity. The carnival runs all weekend long, (times are listed below).

If exciting rides are just what you’re looking for, why not consider purchasing a Carnival MegaPass. The MegaPass is an all-you-can-ride pass good for the duration of the Festival. The pass allows the holder to ride any ride in the carnival from opening until 10pm. It is non-transferable and is only valid for the person whose picture is on the pass. 

If you are only planning to attend the carnival for a few hours, then a Pay One Price wristband may be the right choice for you. POP’s are for certain hours of unlimited rides, (times and dates listed below). Both types of passes are available through the Blueberry Festival office a few weeks prior to the festival. 

MegaPasses POP’s are pre-sale only and cannot be purchased at the park. Dates of the pre-sale will be listed when they become available.

The carnival has the right to deny entry onto any ride due to weight and height, restrictions are posted at each ride. Once the pass as been created it is non-refundable and is non-replaceable if lost or stolen. Safety and weather concerns may shut the rides at any time. The Marshall County Blueberry Festival® is not responsible for lack of use due to these safety concerns.

Carnival Schedule

For Megapass Holders, POP/Wristbands & Individual Tickets (wristbands are only good for a single day)

Thursday, August 31st; 5pm - 10pm

Friday, September 1st; 5pm - 10pm

Saturday, September 2nd; 11am - 10pm

Sunday, September 3rd; 11am - 10pm

Monday, September 4th; 11am - 6pm

2023 Mega Pass & POP Sales

Prices: Mega Passes August 9th - 26th: $70 • Mega Passes August 28th - 30th: $75

POP (specific day wristband): $25

Mega Passes will NOT be sold after August 30th

POP Wristbands will be available for purchase at the park for $30

NOTE

MegaPasses nor POP Wristbands are valid after 10 p.m. Ticket sales only.

POP Wristband tickets will not be redeemed after 9 p.m. on Thursday & Friday, and after 4 p.m. on Saturday - Monday. 

Marshall County Blueberry Festival Parade

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 - STEP OFF 9:30 A.M. SHARP

2023 Theme: Unifying Our Community Through Appreciation

There is nothing quite like a parade and the Blueberry Festival’s is one of the best. Over 100 units participate in this hometown favorite event. Local high school bands delight the nearly 20,000 spectators with their unique cadences and melodies. Fire trucks, police units, classic cars and antiques tractors are in abundance. Of course there are plenty of floats representing different organizations and festivals including our very own Miss Blueberry & her court. Cheer for the Blueberry Stomp runners as they make their way to the finish line along the parade route. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and sit in the shade of the tree line streets of Plymouth and enjoy the Marshall County Blueberry Festival Labor Day parade!

DEADLINE: AUGUST 14, 2023 - NO EXCEPTIONS!

Parade Applications are now available, all applicatons are Due August 11, 2023, NO EXCEPTIONS. 

2023 Band Director Letter 

2023 Band Application

2023 Parade Application

2023 Parade Line Up Letter

Blueberry Fireworks  

Join us for Live Entertainment ALL Weekend long!

We have three stages providing live entertainment throughout the weekend. Our Entertainment Committee is busy working on booking the entertainment. Please revisit this page at a later date for the full schedule

Jefferson Stage 

Location 12 on the Blueberry Map 

Monday, September 4th

12:45 pm John Dudley

1:15 pm Sentimental Journey

2:00 pm Parade Results

2:30 pm Sentimental Journey

4:00 pm Quentin Flagg 

Michigan Street Stage 

Location 13 on the Blueberry Map  

Monday, September 4th

12:45 pm John Dudley

1:15 pm Sentimental Journey

2:00 pm Parade Results

2:30 pm Sentimental Journey

4:00 pm Quentin Flagg 

Amphitheatre Stage 

Location 14 on the Blueberry Map 

Monday, Sept. 4th

Christian Rock

2:00 pm Jacob’s Well

3:30 pm Josh Wilson 

Blueberry Stomp 

Monday, Sept. 4, 2023

STARTING LINE

All athletes will line up on Michigan St. near the entrance of the KFC parking lot. 

RACE TIMES

1-mile Fun Run will start at 8:00 am EST and finish by 8:30 am.

5k & 15k Races will start together at 8:30 am EST

ENTRY FEE

*Shirts sizes only guaranteed with pre-registration

1 Mile Fun Run with T-Shirt: $10;  1 Mile Fun Run without T-Shirt: $5

5K: On or Before 7/31 $30; 8/1 to 9/4 $40                                                                 

15K: On or Before 7/31 $40; 8/1 to 9/4 $50

ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS AT THE START OF THE RACE. Participants wanting to register on race morning can do so on the website. Be sure to pick up your race packet. 

NOTE: There is no longer a mail in registration option.

For additional information please email the race directors at blueberrystomp@gmail.com    

This year’s Beer Garden Hours are

Thursday, August 31st: 5 pm to 12 am

Friday - Sunday, September 1st - 3rd: 11 am to 12 am

Monday, September 4th: 12 pm to 6 pm

2023 Festival Map & Key

Date: AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 

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