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2022 Glass Festival ​Entertainment

ON THE MAIN STAGE
​Admission is always free!
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Friday, August 19
< INDY ANNIES
7:00-9:00 p.m.
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​Saturday, August 20
< HOMESTEAD
4:00-7:00 p.m.
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​*   *   *   *
SECOND THAT >
7:00-10:00 p.m.
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​Sunday, August 21
KRESCENDO>
Josh & Kaitlyn Music
2:00-4:00 p.m.
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Carnival Midway Rides

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The festival’s midway will come to life each day with carnival rides and other amusements. The midway schedule is:
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Friday, August 19 . 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 20 . 1:00-10:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 21 . 1:00-5:00 p.m. 
(Wristbands available 1:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday.)
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Glass Factory Tours

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The Elwood community is home to two premier glass factories:
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  *HOUSE OF GLASS ● 7900 E. State Road 28, Elwood; (765) 552-6841
    CAROL’S LEGACY CRYSTAL  (formerly Prestige Art Glass) ● 526 South 28th Street, Elwood; (765) 552-0688

The public is welcome to tour House of Glass and Carol's Legacy Crystal 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. Guests are welcome to drive to the factory on their own if they prefer.

New this year ... Carol's Legacy Crystal will offer art classes at their shop during the festival. Classes include acrylics and watercolor painting for $10; and Crayon Kids for $5 for children (parents will be asked to supervise their children.) For more information, please check Carol's Legacy Glass Facebook page.

*Tentatively scheduled.

Vintage Rollers 26th Annual Cruise-in

Friday, August 18 – 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Elks Lodge
The Vintage Rollers and Elwood Elks Lodge #368 are teaming up to co-host the Annual Cruise-In from 4:00 to ? 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.

Vintage Rollers 40th Annual Rod Run

The Vintage Rollers will host its 40th Annual Rod Run, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 19, 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 after 3:00 p.m.

Click flier below to download entry form.
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Glass Festival Parade

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The 2022 Elwood Glass Festival Grand Parade begins at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20. The parade route runs north on Anderson Street to North K Street then on to the high school, just north of Callaway Park.

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 Kyle Church.
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For more information, please see the PARADE RULES or contact Kyle Church at kdchurch@bsu.edu.

​Helicopter Rides Over Elwood


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Friday, August 19 • 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 20 • 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 21 • noon to 5:00 p.m.


$30 

Provided by Freedom Helicopters of Fishers, Ind.
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Harry Bridges Little League Kickball Tournament

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​Saturday, August 20 - Noon  
Harry Bridges Little League Complex, 601 N. 20th Street

Kappa Delta Phi Bingo

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, August 19 & 20
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

Community Meals

At the park shelter house
FRIDAY, August 19  •  4:00-7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Kiwanis
Nelson
’s Chicken Dinner
includes half-chicken, sides, dessert & drink
$12

SATURDAY, August 20  •  Noon-2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by First United Methodist Church
Pulled Pork Dinner
$10
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SUNDAY, August 21  •  Noon-3:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Band Boosters
Chicken-Noodle Dinner

Ticket prices to come
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* Meals served in the Park Shelter House

Elwood Public Library Art Show & Book Sale

Starting Wednesday, August 17 and continuing through Wednesday, August 24, the Elwood Public Library, 1600 Main Street, will host an ART SHOW featuring local artists and a BOOK SALE. 

The Elwood library's hours are: Weekdays (except Fridays) 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 
Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..
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Cutest Baby Contest

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Babies born between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022,
​are eligible. Contest is open to the first 18 entries.

Applications are available at the Chamber office
(108 S. Anderson Street) starting Monday, July 11.

Click here for RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS.


Little Miss & Mister Glass

Kappa Delta Phi Sorority is proud to carry on the Little Miss & Mister Contest. The contest is open to any child ages 5 through 7. Winners will be announced at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 18 preceding the Glass Festival.

Please click this link to access the LITTLE MISS & MISTER CONTEST APPLICATION FORM AND RULES.

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Very Special Visitors for the Kiddies

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ROYAL EVENTS CHARACTERS will be at the festival for a meet & greet
6:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20
Outside the Chamber tent

Experience live songs, autographs & photos!
️Kids, wear your fav HERO or PRINCESS attire!


​REMINDER:  During the festival, no animals can be allowed inside Callaway Park, except for service dogs.
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