Downtown Mitchell

Drive around town for a non-stop supply of yardsales. The community of Mitchell has been waiting all year for this! Click below to see an excel sheet of where some of yardsale! Community Yard Sale 2019

MITCHELL PERSIMMON FESTIVAL AWARDED #1 FOOD FESTIVAL IN INDIANA BY NATIONAL GEOPRAPHIC! For those of you that don't know what a Persimmon is... well, it's hard to explain. It's a small, orange fruit. Describing what it tastes like is almost impossible, but the community of Lawrence County has mastered the art of making this strange little fruit taste amazing in so many ways.  You will just have to come to the festival to find out for yourself. Try some of…

PERSIMMON FESTIVAL PARADE As an event that the Mitchell Community gets excited for every year, we would like to invite you to join us to watch the annual Persimmon Festival Parade! Grab a lawn chair and the perfect place along the sidewalk... it's time to see all of our local businesses and organizations flaunt their unique parade floats, wave at the Festival contest winners as they go by and enjoy watching exciting acts right before your eyes! This year's line-up…

TRICK OR TREAT ON MAIN STREET Once again local businesses will provide a way for youngsters to safely Trick or Treat on Thursday October 31st from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.   Please contact Vicky Schlegel at  812-849-4555 if you would like to participate in the "Trick or Treat Main Street" event this year. Vicky needs your commitment to the event by October 25th.

Downtown Mitchell Christmas Visit Downtown Mitchell for a very special small town Christmas!   Friendship Park Visit the Santa House and tell Santa what you want for Christmas, grab some tasty treats, and meet Santa's elves, Cindy Lou Who and the Grinch! The Fire Department will be serving a chili supper and there will be live music by Sean King and Simple Church Ministrys. $5 - Sleigh and Carriage Rides   HOSTED BY THE MITCHELL PARK BOARD. FOR MORE INFORMATION…

74TH MITCHELL PERSIMMON FESTIVAL Don't forget to mark your calendars for Lawrence County's oldest and largest festival featuring the quirky little fruits, persimmons! The Persimmon Festival offers up live music and entertainment every night, amazing food, games, rides & more! Of course, you will be able to find persimmons EVERYWHERE! Kick off Festival Week at the Candlelight Tour at Spring Mill State Park (September 18) SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 18 - Community Wide Yard Sale - Persimmon Market - Emergency Equipment…

75TH MITCHELL PERSIMMON FESTIVAL Persimmons are the heart of Mitchell, Indiana. That's why Mitchell hosts the annual Persimmon Festival, with this year being the 75th! We are looking forward to great entertainment, games & contests, children's activities, food trucks and, of course, great persimmon eats. Many exciting activities are being planned as you read this. Keep an eye out on this page for more information! While you wait for more information on the festival, read more about Mitchell's quirky little…

76th Mitchell Persimmon Festival September 23-30, 2023 The Mitchell Persimmon Festival is a week-long festival packed full of fun activities, great food, live entertainment. Click here to see the daily schedule!