BLUFFTON FREE STREET FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC.

with Poor Jack Amusements

“GROWING THE FUTURE”

September 19 - September 23

BABY CHANGING STATION

W. WASHINGTON STREET AT S. JOHNSON STREET (ON JOHNSON) ACROSS FROM THE MERRY-GO-ROUND!   SPONSORED BY SHARI TOMAC OF SHARI TOMAC INSURANCE AGENCY

September 19 @ 10:00 am - September 23 @ 10:00 pm

INDUSTRIAL TENT – VENDORS-

CHECK OUT THE INDUSTRIAL TENT FOR BUSINESS ENTITIES, CRAFT ITEMS, AND MISC. ITEMS OPEN ALL WEEK  ON WEST  MARKET STREET.  THE TENT IS BEING RELOCATED BACK

Schedule of Events:

September 19th, 2023

7:00 pm

National Anthem

Main & Market Street E Market St & S Main St, Bluffton, IN, United States

PERFORMING before the Parade  THE NATIONAL ANTHEM BEFORE THE OPENING PARADE AT MAIN & MARKET ST  

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

GRAND OPENING PARADE & Jeep Parade

Midway Bluffton, IN, United States

Parade Float Award Announcement after Parade -Grand Stand at Main & Market

8:00 pm

Street Fair Band

Johnson & Washington Street S Johnson St & W Washington St, Bluffton, IN, United States

 9:30 pm

Street Fair Band

Main & Market Street E Market St & S Main St, Bluffton, IN, United States

September 20th, 2023

6:00 pm

Antique & Classic Car Parade & Car Show following

Midway Bluffton, IN, United States

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARADE

LOCAL AREA BANDS WILL MARCH IN THE PARADE FOLLOWING THE ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC AUTO PARADE

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Music

Stage Area West Washington Street, Bluffton, IN, United States

7:30 pm

Street Fair Band

Main & Washington S Main St & E Washington St, Bluffton, IN, United States

 9:00 pm

Street Fair Band

Market & Johnson S Johnson St & W Market St, Bluffton, IN, United States

September 21th, 2023

6:00 pm

INDUSTRIAL PARADE

Midway Bluffton, IN, United States

The Industrial Parade begins line up on South Main Street at Cherry Street and proceeds thru the midway.  

7:30 pm

Street Fair Band Concert

Market & Marion S Marion St & W Market St, Bluffton, IN, United States

7:30 pm - 8:15 pm

Street Fair Band

Courthouse Plaza 123 E Market St, Bluffton, IN, United States

9:00 pm

Street Fair Band

September 22nd, 2023

2:00 pm

Street Fair Band - Dixieland

Main & Market Street E Market St & S Main St, Bluffton, IN, United States

3:30 pm

Street Fair Band - Dixieland

Market & Johnson S Johnson St & W Market St, Bluffton, IN, United States

6:00 pm

Street Fair Band Concert

Kiddie Area

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FNX Wrestling

Stage Area West Washington Street, Bluffton, IN, United States

FNX Wrestling is a professional wrestling federation owned and operated by the FNX Network.

September 23rd, 2023

10:00 am

DIAPER DERBY

Stage Area West Washington Street, Bluffton, IN, United States

Sponsored by THE MATTRESS & FURNITURE STORE located 915 N Main St., Bluffton, IN  46714 http://w.themandfstore.com

10:30 am - 11:00 am

OPTIMIST Tractor Pull 3-7 year old

West Washington W Washington St, IN, United States

11:00 am

KIDS BIG WHEEL RACE

Stage Area West Washington Street, Bluffton, IN, United States

Big Wheel Race will be held for ages 6 yr - 8 yr beginning at 11:00 am around the W. Washington St. Stage

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

PONY PULL - 4-H PARK

4-H Park 1240 4-H Park Rd, Bluffton, IN, United States

PONY PULL WILL BE HELD AT 11:00 AM SATURDAY SEPT. 23, BEFORE THE HORSE PULL EVENT AT 1:00

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

PRINCE & PRINCESS CONTEST 4-6 year old

Stage Area West Washington Street, Bluffton, IN, United States

CROWING WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE STAGE  ON THE COURTHOUSE PLAZA

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Heavyweight Horse Pulling

4-H Park 1240 4-H Park Rd, Bluffton, IN, United States

Heavyweight Horse pulling will be at 1:00 pm, following the Pony Pull

2:00 pm

Street Fair Dixieland Band

Market & Marion S Marion St & W Market St, Bluffton, IN, United States

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Courthouse Plaza

Courthouse Plaza 123 E Market St, Bluffton, IN, United States providing entertainment on the Courthouse Plaza Two Shows:

3:00 pm

Street Fair Dixieland Band

Courthouse Plaza 123 E Market St, Bluffton, IN, United States

3:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Street Fair Band

Courthouse Plaza 123 E Market St, Bluffton, IN, United States

Performing @ 2:00 pm Dixieland - Market & Marion 3:30 pm Dixieland - Courthouse Plaza 6:00 pm- Courthouse Plaza 7:30 pm Marion & Market 9:00 pm

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Pre-Idol Music –

Stage Area West Washington Street, Bluffton, IN, United States

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bluffton Street Fair Idol

Stage Area West Washington Street, Bluffton, IN, United States

Singing Competition and Awards - Auditions will be at 6:00 pm on Sept. 17  @ Life Church Auditorium, 428 S Oak Street.  

6:00 pm - November 25 @ 6:00 pm

Street Fair Band Concert

Courthouse Plaza 123 E Market St, Bluffton, IN, United States

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Frank Smith III-The K.N.O. Warrior

Courthouse Plaza 123 E Market St, Bluffton, IN, United States

7:00 pm - November 25 @ 9:00 pm

OPENING CONCERT -

Kehoe Park 2883 IN-124, Bluffton, IN, United States

7:30 pm

Street Fair Band

Market & Marion S Marion St & W Market St, Bluffton, IN, United States

9:00 pm

Street Fair Band

Main & Market Street E Market St & S Main St, Bluffton, IN, United States

 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

CONCERT -

West Washington W Washington St, IN, United States

THE "FREE CONCERT" WILL BE DOWNTOWN ON STAGE AT 200 W WASHINGTON STREET- CONCERT SPONSORED BY RUOFF MORTGAGE 

9:15 pm

Street Fair Band Concert

Main & Market Street E Market St & S Main St, Bluffton, IN, United States

Date: September 19-23, 2023

Location: Various locations in Bluffton, IN

No Dogs Allowed, Service Animals Only

2023 Bracelet Prices

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Tuesday Sept. 19th

$20.00 (Unlimited Rides)

5pm to Closing

Wednesday Sept. 20th

$20.00 (Unlimited Rides)

5pm to Closing

Thursday Sept. 21st

$20.00 (Unlimited Rides)

5pm to Closing

Friday Sept. 22nd

$17.00 (Unlimited Rides)

1 pm to 7pm

Saturday Sept. 23rd

$17.00 (Unlimited Rides)

11am to 5pm

Saturday Sept. 23rd

$25.00 (Unlimited Rides)

5 pm to Closing

(Tickets 1.50 each or 20/$25)

Kiddie rides take 2 tickets, All others take 3 tickets

INDUSTRIAL TENT LOCATION CHANGE

THE INDUSTRIAL TENT LOCATION WILL BE MOVED BACK TO THE ORIGINAL LOCATION ON 300 BLOCK OF WEST MARKET STREET DOWN BY THE FOOD COURT WHERE IT HAS BEEN FOR 100 YEARS.

WE TRIED THE NEW LOCATION ON EAST MARKET STREET PARKING LOT FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS AND VENDORS WERE DISAPPOINTED ON THE LACK OF TRAFFIC. WE LISTENED AND HAVE GONE BACK TO THE ORIGINAL LOCATION. 

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