78th Annual Mitchell Persimmon Festival Sept. 20 – 27 Downtown Mitchell, Indiana Schedule Details Below Eight Days of Festive Fun for 78 Fantastic Years! Rides, Games and Excitement! Persimmon treats of every kind! FREE Live Entertainment Nightly! This celebration is packed with lots of laughs and good times! Food, Activities, and Demonstrations! Featuring Persimmons! Persimmon Pudding and other persimmon-y delights! Join us in celebrating our beloved "Quirky" fruit, the Persimmon, harvested every September in Lawrence County. Learn more about Persimmons Schedule Preview Events Sat & Sun, Sept. 20 & 21 Sat, Sept 20 - Candlelight Tour at Spring Mill State Park at 4pm Sun, Sept 21 - Road Rally and Queen Pageant Festival Events Mon, Sept 22 – Sat, Sept 27 Daily schedule varies, see full schedule . Mon, Sept 22 – Fri, Sept 26 - Persimmon pudding available every day. Main Street Stage performances and vendor booths. Tues, Sept 23 – Fri, Sept 26 - Carnival and rides open every evening. Sat, Sept 27 - A full day of activities starting with a Pancake Breakfast from 7-10 am.Carnival opens at noon and Parade starts at 2pm! Endless Summer plays at 8pm.