2008 Calendar of Events

January and February
No events planned. About 6 shops open Thursday through Sunday, weather permitting. Call to verify.

March
No events planned. There usually are about
12 shops open Wed. through Fri. and up to 24 open weekends, weather permitting. Call to verify.

April
April 16th Special Train visits Metamora. A "Photo Freight" operatated by The Southern Appalachia Railway Museum (SARM). For more information about this trip use this link: SARM.
During April there typically about
12-24 shops open Wed. through Fri. and up to 35 open weekends, weather permitting. Call to verify.

April 30 & May 1
May Days. Metamora’s traditional “Grand Opening” weekend. The seasonal shops begin their regular season hours, joining those who have been opening in March and April, and January & February. For an estimate of the number of shops open and days of operation:
Season and Hours

May 21, 2005 (3rd Saturday)
Wild West Character Actors stroll through Metamora, 1:30-3:30; A Whitewater Valley Railroad special event train, Wild West re-enactment. Bandits, Robbers, Marshals, Railroad Barons,Fancy (and some Not So Fancy) Women stroll through Metamora during the railroad's 2 hour layover. Ride the train to see their Wild West shootout -- the re-enactment is during the train ride.
Metamora Country Store welcomes all re-enactment guests, WWVRR volunteers, and the Delaware Rangers -- the actors sponsored by the WWVRR.
See the WWVRR Excursion Train Schedule for details.

May 29, 2005
Memorial Day Ceremony. Conducted annually since the Civil War. At the car bridge over the canal, Columbia and Lover's Lane. 2:00pm

For an estimate of the number of shops open and days of operation:
Season and Hours

June 4 & 5, 2005 (Saturday and Sunday)
Celebrate 1838 Juried Master Craftsmen demonstrate their 19th century skills and trade, and sell their wares along the canal. Visiting Craftsmen, the Indiana DNR employees who keep the canal, and many shopkeepers around Metamora will dress in 19th century attire. Tents in Metamora will be 19th Century styles. The Canal may be without water due to restoration work on the aqueduct. If this is the case there will be a demonstration of the Canal Digging methods that were used to built the Whitewater and other canals of 19th Century America.

June 4 & 5, 2005 (Saturday and Sunday)
Strawberry Daze. Strawberry Shortcake, ice cream, and other deserts sold by the Merchants Association to raise money for worthy causes like Christmas Walk and the Ruth Lyons Childen Fund of Cincinnati. 10AM - 5PM (and possibly later) Saturday and Sunday. Always the first full weekend in June.

June 17, 18, & 19, 2005 (Fri., Sat. and Sun.)
Thomas the Tank visits Connersville. (All activities in Connersville.) Thomas the Tank Engine visits Connersville! Families and kids can actually RIDE on a train pulled by Thomas! Lots of activities and lots of fun. See the WWVRR Excursion Train Schedule for details. All activities in Connersville. The Metamora Country Store welcomes all Thomas the Tank visitors to Metamora for a side-trip from Connersville and your visit with Thomas. Follow Rte. 121 south from Connersville and turn left on Rte. 52 to Metamora.

June 24, 25, & 26, 2005 (Fri., Sat. and Sun.)
Thomas the Tank visits Connersville. (All activities in Connersville.) Thomas the Tank Engine visits Connersville! Families and kids can actually RIDE on a train pulled by Thomas! Lots of activities and lots of fun. See the WWVRR Excursion Train Schedule for details. All activities in Connersville. The Metamora Country Store welcomes all Thomas the Tank visitors to Metamora for a side-trip from Connersville and your visit with Thomas. Follow Rte. 121 south from Connersville and turn left on Rte. 52 to Metamora.

A June weekend TBA
Old Metamora Car Show Scores of Vintage Cars and Hot Rods. ISRA sanctioned Car Show with plenty of appeal and lots of prizes.
Old Metamora ISRA Car Show
Old Metamora Car Show Entry Form

For an estimate of the number of shops open and days of operation:
Season and Hours

July 2, 2005 (Saturday)
Fireman's Festival and Chicken Dinner . Fabulous chicken dinners, fantastic fun and games.
Parade starts at 6:00 p.m.
Free Fireworks after dark.
Donations are needed to make the Fireworks possible each year.
Send Donations to the Volunteer Fire Dept., Metamora, IN 47030

July 4, 2005 (Monday)
Civil War Character Actors stroll through Metamora, 1:30-3:30; A Whitewater Valley Railroad special event train, Civil War re-enactment. Morgan's Raiders (Confederate) move on US Govt. payroll during the train ride between Metamora and Connersville. The Union Army is guarding the payroll on the train. Re-enactment during the train ride, character actors stroll around Metamora during the usual 2 hour layover.
Metamora Country Store welcomes all re-enactment guests, WWVRR volunteers, and the Delaware Rangers (the actors sponsored by the WWVRR.)
See the WWVRR Excursion Train Schedule for details.

July 16, 2005 (3rd Saturday)
Wild West Character Actors stroll through Metamora, 1:30-3:30; A Whitewater Valley Railroad special event train, Wild West re-enactment. Bandits, Robbers, Marshals, Railroad Barons,Fancy (and some Not So Fancy) Women stroll through Metamora during the railroad's 2 hour layover. Ride the train to see their Wild West shootout -- the re-enactment is during the train ride.
Metamora Country Store welcomes all re-enactment guests, WWVRR volunteers, and the Delaware Rangers -- the actors sponsored by the WWVRR.
See the WWVRR Excursion Train Schedule for details.

For an estimate of the number of shops open and days of operation:
Season and Hours

August 5,6,7 2005 (Fri.-Sat.-Sun.)
In nearby Rushville, IN -- The Pioneer Engineers show. Exhibits, events, and entertainment throughout the weekend. Pioneer and Antique farm equipment and more. The Metamora Country Store welcomes all Pioneer Engineer show visitors to Metamora for a side-trip from your weekend in Rushville.
Pioneer Engineers club website.

August 20, 2005 (3rd Saturday)
Wild West Character Actors stroll through Metamora, 1:30-3:30; A Whitewater Valley Railroad special event train, Wild West re-enactment. Bandits, Robbers, Marshals, Railroad Barons,Fancy (and some Not So Fancy) Women stroll through Metamora during the railroad's 2 hour layover. Ride the train to see their Wild West shootout -- the re-enactment is during the train ride.
Metamora Country Store welcomes all re-enactment guests, WWVRR volunteers, and the Delaware Rangers -- the actors sponsored by the WWVRR.
See the WWVRR Excursion Train Schedule for details.

September 3 & 4,2005 (Saturday and Sunday)
7th Annual Metamora Music Days A celebration of old time music and instrument workshops. Banjo and fiddle competitions. For more information, contact Jim Wendel (765-647-2662) or Al Rogers (765-647-2194).

September 17, 2005 (3rd Saturday)
Wild West Character Actors stroll through Metamora, 1:30-3:30; A Whitewater Valley Railroad special event train, Wild West re-enactment. Bandits, Robbers, Marshals, Railroad Barons,Fancy (and some Not So Fancy) Women stroll through Metamora during the railroad's 2 hour layover. Ride the train to see their Wild West shootout -- the re-enactment is during the train ride.
Metamora Country Store welcomes all re-enactment guests, WWVRR volunteers, and the Delaware Rangers -- the actors sponsored by the WWVRR.
See the WWVRR Excursion Train Schedule for details.

October 7,8,9, 2005 (Fri.-Sat.-Sun.)
37th Annual Canal Days Dawn to Dusk. Hundreds of outside vendors, artist, craftsman and thousands of visitors make this one of Indiana's most popular festivals. Always the first full weekend in October.

For an estimate of the number of shops open and days of operation:
Season and Hours

October Thursdays and Fridays
Fall Foliage Train from Connersville. The Whitewater Valley Railroad adds Thursdays and Fridays to the regular schedule for October. Trains depart Connersville at 10:00AM. Layover in Metamora is from 11:30 to 1:30 before the train returns to Connersville. See the WWVRR Excursion Train Schedule for details. Metamora Country Store welcomes all train riders and Fall Foliage "leaf peepers."

October 18, 2008 (3rd Saturday)
Wild West Character Actors stroll through Metamora, 1:30-3:30; A Whitewater Valley Railroad special event train, Wild West re-enactment. Bandits, Robbers, Marshals, Railroad Barons,Fancy (and some Not So Fancy) Women stroll through Metamora during the railroad's 2 hour layover. Ride the train to see their Wild West shootout -- the re-enactment is during the train ride.
Metamora Country Store welcomes all re-enactment guests, WWVRR volunteers, and the Delaware Rangers -- the actors sponsored by the WWVRR.
See the WWVRR Excursion Train Schedule for details.

October 17 & 18, 2008
Haunted Village of Metamora. Do you dare to follow the spooky path?
Lots of good scary fun. $5 admission. Contact David Bowser 765-647-4532. or CLICK here 7-10 PM

October 25, 2008
Safe Trick-or-Treat. Lots of candy for the kids. 5-7 PM

November 8, 2008
Chili Cook-Off Come Sample, and Vote for the Best Chili! Benefits Charity and so warms your heart two ways. To Participate: 765-647-4107. Entry Deadline is October 30. Entry Form

November 22, 2008
26th Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Open House. The tree at the gazebo is lit at dusk. Hot Chocolate and Christmas Cookies are served by the merchants at the gazebo. Shops are lit with their Christmas Walk decorations and lights for judging. Some shops open. All shops lit.

November 28 & 29, 2008 (Fri. and Sat. to 10PM)
Christmas Walk, First Big Weekend of the Christmas Season!. The village is decorated for the season. Canal and walkways lit by candlelight on Friday and Saturday evenings. Carolers and Santa will be there for everyone to enjoy. Shops remain open until 9:00PM and most stay open until 10:00PM.

Sunday November 30, 2008
Christams and Holiday Shopping from 11AM to 4PM, with variation by shop.

For an estimate of the number of shops open and days of operation:
Season and Hours

December 5 & 6, 2008 (Fri. and Sat. to 10PM)
Christmas Walk, 2nd Big Weekend. The village is decorated for the season. Canal and walkways lit by candlelight on Friday and Saturday evenings. Carolers and Santa will be there for everyone to enjoy. Shops remain open until 9:00PM and most stay open until 10:00PM.

Sunday December 7, 2008
Christams and Holiday Shopping from 11AM to 4PM, with variation by shop.

December 12 & 13, 2008 (Fri. and Sat. to 10PM)
Christmas Walk, 3rd Big Weekend. The village is decorated for the season. Canal and walkways lit by candlelight on Friday and Saturday evenings. Carolers and Santa will be there for everyone to enjoy. Shops remain open until 9:00PM and most stay open until 10:00PM.

Sunday December 14, 2008
Christams and Holiday Shopping from 11AM to 4PM, with variation by shop.

December 19 & 20, 2008 (Fri. and Sat. to 10PM)
Christmas Walk, final weekend. The village is decorated for the season. Canal and walkways lit by candlelight on Friday and Saturday evenings. Carolers and Santa will be there for everyone to enjoy. Shops remain open until 9:00PM and most stay open until 10:00PM.

Sunday December 21, 2008
Christams and Holiday Shopping from 11AM to 4PM, with variation by shop.

For an estimate of the number of shops open and days of operation:
Season and Hours