July 2010
Mayor Hosier with High School Students and Teachers
from Anshan, China on a Student Exchange Program
with Jay County High School.
Eagles Lodge June 2010
Mayor Hosier with wife Debra and mother Marna attending fund
rasing event for Riley Children's Hospital
New Beginnings Day Care
601 N Charles Street
Mayor Hosier and Officer Mike Brewster attending a graduation
for daycare students
April-November Museum of the Soldier Open
Feature Exhibit: 60th Anniversary of Korean War ---A Look Back!
First & Third Weekends, Sat & Sun 12-5 Information: 260-726-2967 260-726-2967
June
June 6, 19, 20 Jay County Historical Museum Open House
Portland, Indiana No adm. chg. Saturday 9 am - 4 pm, Sunday 1-4 pm.
June 7 thru July 17 Jay County Public Library
Summer Reading Program offered various times; consult website at www.jaycpl.lib.in.us
June 12-13 7th Annual Gathering of Great Lakes Nations Pow Wow
Tri-State Gas Engine Grounds; Saturday 10 am -9 pm and Sunday 10 am -5 pm.
Grand entries 1 and 6 Saturday and 12 Sunday. Pow Wow drums, singers, dancers,
vendors selling Native American items, demonstrations, activities and much more.
Adm. chg. Information: Kay 765-426-3022 765-426-3022 or kay.neumayr@ncglnac.com
June 22 Jay County Historical Society, Monthly Program
7 pm Free
June 26 Jay County Walk Against Cancer
Jay County High School; Activities: Balloon Launch, Survivors’ Dinner, Themed Laps, Luminary Ceremony. Information: Bev 260-726-4641 260-726-4641 or Carol 260-731-3301 260-731-3301
July
Jay County 4th of July Celebration
Jay County Fairgrounds, food booths, games, talent show and more. Parade downtown 12:00 noon. Fireworks at dusk. Information: George Patterson 260-726-9548 260-726-9548
July 11, 25 Jay County Historical Museum Open House
Portland, Indiana. No adm. chg. 1-4 pm. Information: 260-726-7168 260-726-7168
July 13-16 Vintage Motor Bike Show
Largest meet of its kind in the nation, featuring vintage Cushman motorbikes. Jay County Fairgrounds. Adm. Chg. Information: Rick Gabbard 765-584-4047 765-584-4047
July 17 Hollowblock Monster 9th Annual Benefit Car Show
Tri-State Engine Grounds: Registration 9-11 am, Show 11 am -3 pm, Awards 3 pm.
Information Duane Harter 260-726-4150 260-726-4150 Entertainment following
show with Blair Carmen at Portland Moose Lodge, 6-9 pm.
July 20 Jay County Historical Society Monthly Program
Picnic 6:30 pm Free
July 22 Jay County Lions Marching Band Contest
Jay County Fairgrounds - 7 p.m.
July 24-30 Jay County 4-H Fair
July 26-31 Jay County Fair
Midway Rides, Demolition Derbies, Truck and Tractor Pull, Classic Car Cruise-In.
Nationally-known entertainment. Adm. Chg.
Information 888-282-2728 888-282-2728 or www.jaycountyfair.com
July 27 Indiana Sired Fair Circuit Harness Races
Jay County Fairgrounds, Portland. 11:00 am Post time; free admission.
Information: Jane 260-726-4331 260-726-4331
August
August 2-6 NCGLNAC Summer Cultural Arts Classes and Children’s Classes
Women’s Building, Jay County Fairgrounds. Summer traditional arts and crafts workshops, variety of children’s classes for ages 6 & up. Pre-register by July 21. Information: Kay 765-426-3022 765-426-3022 or kay.neumayr@ncglnac.com
August 8, 22 Jay County Historical Museum Open House
Portland, Indiana No adm. chg. 1-4 pm. Information: 260-726-7168 260-726-7168
August 14 Indiana Sired Fair Circuit Harness Races
Jay County Fairgrounds, Portland. 11:00 am Post time; free admission.
Information: Jane 260-726-4331 260-726-4331
August 17 Jay County Historical Society Monthly Program
7 pm Free
August 22 Welcome Home to Portland Festival
Parade 4:30 pm downtown Portland. Band, vendors, homemade food & ice cream, vintage tractors, bikes, cars, trucks & much more following the parade. Information: 260-726-5300 260-726-5300
August 26-28 Museum of the Soldier open 12-5 during Tractor & Engine Show
August 25-29 45th Antique Engine & Tractor Show
Jay County Fairgrounds. Largest Gas Engine & Tractor Show in the world. 150 antique dealers and 50 craft dealers. Banjo & Fiddlers contests Saturday night. Adm. chg.
Information: Al Confer 765-369-2656 765-369-2656 or tristategasengine-tractor.com
August 26-28 Jay County Public Library Book Sale
Used Book Sale. Thursday & Friday, 8 am -7 pm, Saturday, 8-10 am.
Information: 260-726-7890 260-726-7890
August 26-28 Annual Quilt Show at Arts Place
Beautiful quilt displays, raffle, vendors, and demos. Sponsored by Stitch & Chatter Quilt Club. Adm. chg. Hours vary. Information: Luetta Bowen 260-726-2705 260-726-2705
September
September 24 Jay County High School Homecoming Parade
Downtown Portland 5:00 pm. Football game to follow Information: 260-726-9306 260-726-9306
September 28 Jay County Historical Society Monthly Program
7 pm Free
October
October 2-3 Jay County Heritage Festival
Enjoy a glimpse of then & now. Demonstrations, food, crafts, entertainment and exhibits located at the Jay County Historical Society Grounds, 903 E. Main Street, Portland, Indiana. Saturday 11 am-7 pm, Sunday 11 am - 4 pm. Information: 260-726-7168 260-726-7168
October 9 Indiana Sired Fair Circuit Harness Races
Jay County Fairgrounds, Portland. 11:00 am Post time; free admission.
Information: Jane 260-726-4331 260-726-4331
October 13-16 Antique Collectible and Crafts Flea Market
Jay County Fairgrounds: Sponsored by Jay County 4-H Clubs, Inc. Information: Ron or Nila Rudrow 260-726-2876 260-726-2876
October 14-16 Tri-State Swap & Sell Meet
Tri-State Club Grounds. Antique engines & tractors. Adm. Chg. Information: Al Confer 765-369-2656 765-369-2656 or tristategasengine-tractor.com
October 16 Military Vehicle Display & Annual Chicken BBQ Supper
Museum of the Soldier, Portland. Rally & Display 10 am to dusk - BBQ Dinner 4 pm – 7:30 pm. Information: Jim Waechter 260-726-2967 260-726-2967 or jwae@hotmail.com
October 23-24 NCGLNAC Fall Friendship Fire Celebration
Women’s Building, Jay County Fairgrounds. A gathering of members and friends for fellowship, a craft, educational opportunities and lecture. Pre-register by October 15. Contact: Linda Andrews at 765-838-0994 765-838-0994 or linda.andrews@ncglnac.com.
October 23 NCGLNAC Children’s Cultural Arts Class
Women’s Building, Jay County Fairgrounds. Children ages 6 & up learn about Native Americans. Pre-register by October 15. Information: Kay 765-426-3022 765-426-3022
October 23 NCGLNAC Lecture
Women’s Building, Jay County Fairgrounds. Learn more about Great Lakes Native Americans, 7 pm. Information: Kay 765-426-3022 765-426-3022 - Free
October 26 Jay County Historical Society Monthly Program
7 pm. Free
October 30 Extension Homemakers Rummage Sale
4-H Building, Jay County Fairgrounds 8:00 am -2:00 pm. Information: Emily 260-726-6604 260-726-6604
November
November 7 Museum of the Soldier
U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Celebration, 2:00 pm. Look back with special speaker and cake cutting ceremony. Information: Jim Waechter 260-726-2967 260-726-2967 or jwae@hotmail.com
November 13 Delt’s 26th Annual Craft Show.
Jay County High School, 9 am-4 pm. Adm chg. $2 Information: Linda Ashman 260-726-4091 260-726-4091
November 18-21 Winterfest throughout Portland, day-long holiday festivities. Saturday: Parade of Lights 6:00 p.m.; Sunday: Holiday Home Tours 1-5 pm. Information: Jay County Chamber of Commerce 260-726-4481 260-726-4481 or info@jaycountychamber.com
November 19 Holiday Benefit Auction
Arts Place, Portland. Doors open 5pm, bidding begins at 6pm. Free admission and refreshments. Information: Sue Burk 260-726-4809 260-726-4809
November 28 Christmas at the Museum
Jay County Historical Museum, Portland. 1-4 pm. Information: 260-726-7168 260-726-7168
December
December 5, 12, 19 Christmas at the Museum
Jay County Historical Museum, Portland. 1-4 p.m. Information: 260-726-7168 260-726-7168
December 12 Jay County’s 23rd Annual Farm Toy Show
Jay County Fairgrounds. Over 70 dealer’s tables. 9 am-3 pm Admission chg. Information: Ronnie Rudrow 260-726-6433 260-726-6433
Please contact the Jay County Visitor and Tourism Bureau
for a list of additional events and details.
1-877-726-4481 1-877-726-4481 or 260-726-3366 260-726-3366
