Glass Factory Tours
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The Elwood community is home to two premier glass factories:
HOUSE OF GLASS ● 7900 E. State Road 28, Elwood; (765) 552-6841
CAROL’S LEGACY GLASS (formerly Prestige Art Glass) ● 526 South 28th Street, Elwood; (765) 552-0688
The public is welcome to tour the factories via FREE BUS SERVICE, offered by the Elwood Chamber of Commerce and the Elwood Glass Festival Committee, throughout the festival. Bus pickup is located on North J Street, near the Elwood Elementary School. Two buses run about every 30 minutes.
Tours operate from noon to 4:00 p.m. each day of the festival. The buses stop at the House of Glass and Prestige Art Glass. Tours are approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours long. Guests are welcome to drive to both factories on their own if they prefer.
HOUSE OF GLASS ● 7900 E. State Road 28, Elwood; (765) 552-6841
CAROL’S LEGACY GLASS (formerly Prestige Art Glass) ● 526 South 28th Street, Elwood; (765) 552-0688
The public is welcome to tour the factories via FREE BUS SERVICE, offered by the Elwood Chamber of Commerce and the Elwood Glass Festival Committee, throughout the festival. Bus pickup is located on North J Street, near the Elwood Elementary School. Two buses run about every 30 minutes.
Tours operate from noon to 4:00 p.m. each day of the festival. The buses stop at the House of Glass and Prestige Art Glass. Tours are approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours long. Guests are welcome to drive to both factories on their own if they prefer.
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The Madison County Health Department will provide COVID-19 VACCINATIONS for Hoosiers age 12 and older each day at the Elwood Glass Festival.
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Entertainment
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BIFF AND THE CRUISERS
Friday, August 20, 7:00-9:00 p.m. * * * * MAGNOLIA SOUL Saturday, August 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m. ON THE MAIN STAGE Admission is always free! |
Vintage Rollers 25th Annual Cruise-in
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Friday, August 20 – 4:00 to 8:00 p.m – Elks Lodge
The Vintage Rollers and Elwood Elks Lodge #368 are teaming up to co-host the 25th Annual Cruise-In from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Elks Lodge on South Anderson Street. Awards will be presented at 7:30 p.m. The D.J. will provide music from the ’50s and ’60s. |
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Vintage Rollers 39th Annual Rod Run
Saturday, August 21 – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Callaway Park
The Vintage Rollers will hold its 39th annual Rod Run, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15, east of the shelter house in Callaway Park with more than 300 vintage cars participating.
Join us and take a walk back in time. Awards will be presented at 3:30 p.m.
Click here for ENTRY FORM.
The Vintage Rollers will hold its 39th annual Rod Run, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15, east of the shelter house in Callaway Park with more than 300 vintage cars participating.
Join us and take a walk back in time. Awards will be presented at 3:30 p.m.
Click here for ENTRY FORM.
Kappa Delta Phi Bingo
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, August 20 & 21
8:00-10:00 p.m. Park Shelter House Sponsored by Kappa Delta Phi Cards are 25 cents apiece Last game is a “coverall,” and winner receives $25 |
Glass Festival-Tin Plate Parade
Saturday, August 21 – 10:00 a.m. – Starting at South Anderson Street, heading north to Callaway Park
The 2021 Elwood Glass Festival Grand Parade begins at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 21. The parade route runs north on Anderson Street to North K Street then to the High School.
Entries must check in at the Dollar General parking lot before the parade between 8:30 and 9:20 a.m. Once signed in, entries will be directed on where to line up. The judges’ stand is located at the intersection of Main and Anderson Streets. Winners will be announced from the Chamber of Commerce tent throughout the day Saturday or contacted via phone.
Click here for a PARADE ENTRY FORM or pick one up at the Elwood Chamber of Commerce office (108 S. Anderson Street). Completed forms may be submitted in person to the Elwood Chamber or the Elwood Mayor’s office (1505 South B Street), or emailed to Parade Chairperson Christy Clark at cclark@elwood.in.gov.
For more information, please see the PARADE RULES or contact Christy Clark at 552-5076 or cclark@elwood.in.gov.
The 2021 Elwood Glass Festival Grand Parade begins at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 21. The parade route runs north on Anderson Street to North K Street then to the High School.
Entries must check in at the Dollar General parking lot before the parade between 8:30 and 9:20 a.m. Once signed in, entries will be directed on where to line up. The judges’ stand is located at the intersection of Main and Anderson Streets. Winners will be announced from the Chamber of Commerce tent throughout the day Saturday or contacted via phone.
Click here for a PARADE ENTRY FORM or pick one up at the Elwood Chamber of Commerce office (108 S. Anderson Street). Completed forms may be submitted in person to the Elwood Chamber or the Elwood Mayor’s office (1505 South B Street), or emailed to Parade Chairperson Christy Clark at cclark@elwood.in.gov.
For more information, please see the PARADE RULES or contact Christy Clark at 552-5076 or cclark@elwood.in.gov.
Community Meals
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FRIDAY, August 20
Kiwanis-sponsored Nelson's Chicken Dinner 4:00-7:00 p.m. $10 presale, $12 onsite SATURDAY, August 21 First United Methodist Church Pork Chop Dinner, Noon-2:00 p.m. SUNDAY, August 22 Band Boosters' Chicken-Noodle Dinner Noon to 3:00 p.m. |
* All meals served in the Park Shelter House |
Harry Bridges Little League Adult Kickball Tournament
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Saturday, August 21 - 10:00 a.m. - Harry Bridges Little League Complex, 601 N. 20th St.
10:00 a.m. - Glass Festival Parade Starts (Dollar General Store) 11:00 a.m.- Glass Festival Parade Ends (high school parking lot) 11:30 a.m.- Team Check-In @ Harry Bridges Complex 12:00 p.m. - Welcome and First Pitch/Kick 12:15 p.m. - Play Begins (teams playing first game will be contacted prior to August 21 to make sure they have enough time) Click for complete INFORMATION, RULES, REGISTRATION FORM AND MORE. |
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Cutest Baby Contest
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Babies born between July 1, 2020, and July 1, 2021,
are eligible. Contest is open to the first 18 entries. Applications are available at the Chamber office (108 S. Anderson Street) starting Monday, July 12. Click here for RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS. |
Elwood Public Library Book Sale & Art Exhibit
The Elwood Public Library, 1600 Main Street, is hosting a book sale during the Glass Festival. The sale will be open 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 20, and 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 21.
The library is also hosting an art exhibit, featuring local artist Marvin Crim. The exhibit will be open all day Friday, and Marvin will be present for a meet and greet from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The library is also hosting an art exhibit, featuring local artist Marvin Crim. The exhibit will be open all day Friday, and Marvin will be present for a meet and greet from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Carnival Midway Rides
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The festival’s midway will come to life each day with carnival rides provided once again by Jessop Amusements. The midway schedule is:
Wednesday, August 18 . 6:00-10:00 p.m. (wrist bands $20) Thursday, August 19 . 6:00-10:00 p.m. (wrist bands $20) Friday, August 20 . 5:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21 . 1:00-10:00 p.m. Sunday, August 22 . 1:00-4:00 p.m. (wrist bands $20) |
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Helicopter Rides
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Helicopter rides over Elwood Saturday & Sunday, August 21-22 Provided by Freedom Helicopters Details to come. |
And Featuring These Very Special Visitors for the Kiddies
Cinderella
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Brian and his baby velociraptor, Tango
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Cinderella, along with Brian and his baby velociraptor, Tango, will be on hand for a meet and greet
Saturday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:30 at the small shelter house off of 19th Street.
The first 100 children will receive a replica of Cinderella's official Glass Festival glass slipper.
(Characters provided by Royal Events)
Saturday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:30 at the small shelter house off of 19th Street.
The first 100 children will receive a replica of Cinderella's official Glass Festival glass slipper.
(Characters provided by Royal Events)
REMINDER: During the festival, no animals can be allowed inside Callaway Park, except for service dogs.