2023 Glass Festival Entertainment
ON THE MAIN STAGE
Admission is always free!
Admission is always free!
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Friday, August 18 < KARMA 7:00-10:00 p.m. |
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Saturday, August 19 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. < MAGICIAN JIM BARRON > |
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Sunday, August 21 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: Wednesday, August 16 . 6:00-10:00 p.m. Thursday, August 17 . 6:00-10:00 p.m. Friday, August 18 . 5:00-11:00 p.m. Saturday, August 19 . 1:00-11:00 p.m. Sunday, August 20 . 1:00-6:00 p.m. Tickets: $1.50 ea. or 20 for $25. Armbands available for $25 for unlimited rides: 6:00-10:00 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday & 1:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday. |
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Glass Factory Tours
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The Elwood community is home to two premier glass factories:
*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 each day of the festival, from noon to 4:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday, and noon to 3:00 on Sunday. Guests are welcome to drive to the factories on their own if they prefer.
*Tentatively scheduled.
*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 each day of the festival, from noon to 4:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday, and noon to 3:00 on Sunday. Guests are welcome to drive to the factories on their own if they prefer.
*Tentatively scheduled.
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. Passengers will board and unload at the rock garden, south of the elementary school Provided by Freedom Helicopters of Fishers, Ind. |
Community Meals
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FRIDAY, August 18 • 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Elwood Kiwanis Club NELSON'S CHARBROILED CHICKEN DINNER At the Park Shelter House Tickets: $12 Presale or $14 at the door Presale available at FTL Packaging & Ship Store, or from any Kiwanis member SATURDAY, August 19 • 7:00-11:00 a.m.
Sponsored by Elwood YMCA & Elwood Optimists PANCAKE BREAKFAST At the Elwood High School Cafeteria Menu: pancakes, sausage links, scrambled eggs, juice, milk, & coffee Tickets: $10 (Children 5 and under eat free.) Presale available at the YMCA & the Elwood Chamber SATURDAY • Noon-2:00 p.m. Sponsored by First United Methodist Church PULLED PORK DINNER At the Park Shelter House Tickets: $12 |
SUNDAY, August 20 • Noon-3:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Band Boosters CHICKEN-NOODLE DINNER At the Park Shelter House Please check back for added information about community meals. |
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.
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
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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
The 2023 Elwood Glass Festival Grand Parade begins at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 19. 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.
For more information, please see the PARADE RULES or contact Kyle Church at kdchurch@bsu.edu.
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.
For more information, please see the PARADE RULES or contact Kyle Church at kdchurch@bsu.edu.
Harry Bridges Little League Kickball Tournament
In conjunction with the Elwood High School Baseball Program
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Saturday, August 19 - Noon
Sunday, August 20 - 1:00 p.m. Harry Bridges Little League Complex, 601 N. 20th Street For more information, please email pchurch58@hotmail.com |
Little Miss & Mister Glass Contest
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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 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 17 on the Main Stage preceding the Glass Festival. Please click this link to access LITTLE MISS & MISTER CONTEST APPLICATION FORM AND RULES. |
Cutest Baby Contest
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Entry forms and containers for the Cutest Baby Contest are available at the Chamber office at 108 S. Anderson Street between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays from Monday, July 10 through Monday, August 7.
Entry forms must be filled out on site at the Chamber office. The competition is limited to 18 babies born between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023. Parents will be asked to show their baby's birth certificate when submitting their entry form. Decorated containers must be returned to the Chamber by 3:00 p.m., Monday, August 7. Winners are based on the number of penny votes deposited in each baby's container. Containers will be displayed during the Festival from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday. |
The penny votes will then be counted to determine the winners. Parents and guardians are asked to bring their baby to the Main Stage at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, at which time the top three winners will be announced and prizes awarded.
For a complete list of the rules, please click CUTEST BABY CONTEST RULES. |
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Saturday, August 19 • Noon
REGISTRATIONS DUE AUGUST 4
Click here for more information and the registration form.
Click here for more information and the registration form.
Elwood Public Library Events
Elwood Public Library, 1600 Main Street
Thursday, August 17
9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. - Art Show and Used Book Sale
4:00-6:00 p.m. - Local Artist Pat Dickey Spotlight and Open house
Friday, August 18
9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. - Art Show and Used Book Sale
Saturday, August 19
9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. - Art Show and Used Book Sale
11:00 a.m. - Live Painting Demonstration by Artist Marvin Crim
9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. - Art Show and Used Book Sale
4:00-6:00 p.m. - Local Artist Pat Dickey Spotlight and Open house
Friday, August 18
9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. - Art Show and Used Book Sale
Saturday, August 19
9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. - Art Show and Used Book Sale
11:00 a.m. - Live Painting Demonstration by Artist Marvin Crim
Balance of the 2023 Glass Festival Events Schedule Is in Progress
REMINDER: During the festival, no animals can be allowed inside Callaway Park, except for service dogs.