Bourbon Summerfest

Bourbon Summerfest will be held on August 13 and 14, 2022 . Booths of various arts & crafts and delicious foods are lined up for the public to enjoy. The parade will be held at 11:00 a.m on Saturday August 13th with line up being at the Triton High School parking lot.  Fireworks, a car show, live entertainment and much more will be taking place for all to enjoy.

2022 Bourbon Community Garage Sale Map

Little Miss Summerfest Pageant

Friday, August 5, 2022
Triton High School Auditorium - Doors open at 5:45 pm and Pageant at 6:00 pm
Cutie King & Cutie Queen Contest (ages 2-5) and Cutest Baby (newborn to 2 years) will be at 6:45 inside Triton High Schooll West Entrance at office area. A small cash donation received at the door is appreciated, it helps fund the pageant.

14th Annual Jacob's Run

Saturday, August 6, 2022
In memory of Jacob Berger, 8:00 am 5K Run, 8:45 am Fun Run
Registration at Ernie Watkins Pavilion (football field ticket booth) in the Triton High School parking lot. Thank you Joel Faulkner for keeping this event organizaed yearly.

Bourbon Summerfest Weekend

Friday, August 12, 2022 (evening)
Annual "Wooden Bat" tournament hosted by Joey Potter held at Bourbon Community Park Ball Fields. Games will continue Saturday afternoon leading to the championship game.

Bourbon Summerfest Parade

This year's parade theme is "Make Everyday Special".

Saturday, August 13, 2022

  • 9:00 am to 10:30 am
    Bourbon Summerfest Parade lineup at Triton High School parking lot. Registration is near Ernie Watkins Pavilion with restrooms available at the pavilion.
  • 10:30 am to 11:00 am
    Parade judging.
  • 11:00 am
    Depature from parking lot to parade route led by Bourbon Volunteer Fire Department.

Saturday Activities

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Bounce houses, kids games, food booths, craft vendors, magic show, tractor show, music, hot air balloons, bicycle stunt team, and more fun for all. Our festival is golf cart friendly - please drive safely, sit in the comfort of your golf cart and watch the activities. We would love to see as many golf carts as possible at the festival Saturday afternoon and evening.

  • Tractor Show (All Day)
    Deane Leeper Memorial Tractor Show.
  • Puppet Shows (Saturday Afternoon)
    Rick Blue Puppet Shows.
  • 1:00 pm
    Kevin Wilson Magic Show at the Triton High School Auditorium.
  • 2:00 pm
    Integrity Academy of Martial Arts demonstration with Chip Dean at Triton High School.
  • 2:30 pm
    The Trojan Singers performance at the Triton High School Auditorium.
  • 5:00 pm
    Wonder Wheels BMX Stunt Team will perform.
  • 6:00 pm
    Music by Quentin Flagg at the Triton High School front lawn.
  • 6:30 pm
    Hot Air Balloon Launch on the Triton High School north lawn.
  • 7:00 pm
    Police Dog "Chase" demostration with Indiana State Police Trooper Dave Caswell.
  • 7:00 pm
    Free ice cream on the main sidewalk by the Triton High School courtesy of Superintendent Jeremy Riffle (while supplies last).
  • 7:30 pm 
    Steve Neidig Memorial Hot Air Balloon Glow.
  • Fireworks (Saturday Evening)
    At dark, at approximately 9:30 to 10:00 pm, enjoy the fireworks presented by the Bourbon Volunteer Fire Department led by Chief Chad Stepp.

Sunday Activities

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Bourbon Community Breakfast
Enjoy a great breakfast by the Bourbon American Legion Auxiliary.

  • 7:30 am - 10:30 am
    Bourbon Community Breakfast at the Triton Elementary Cafeteria.

Bourbon Street "Show and Shine" Car Show
Enjoy the 35th Annual Bourbon Street "Show and Shine" Car Show. The show vehicle entry fee is $10.00 and spectators are free.

  • 8:00 am to 11:30 am
    Car show registration.
  • 11:30 to 3:00 pm
    Car show.
  • 3:00 pm
    Car show awards presented.

Bourbon Antique Tractor Ride
Please bring protection for trailer rams to protect the parking lot asphalt.

  • 7:00 am to 9:00 am
    Tractor ride line-up at the Triton High School parking lot.
  • 9:00 am
    Tractor ride departure with approximately 3-hour ride.

Thank You

Thanks to the Town of Bourbon and Triton High School for working with the Bourbon Summerfest Committee for making this festival possible for the community. For and any all questions or specific contact numbers for events, please call 574-342-2000. Special thanks to all of our sponsors - hope to see you there!