Celebrating 77 Years of Persimmon Traditions

The Mitchell Persimmon Festival began in 1947 when Mitchell native, George Bishop dreamed of creating an event to bring together the small community.

Schedule Of Events:

9am - 8pm: Art and Quilt Exhibit
Mitchell Community Public Library
Examine fine displays of paintings and amazing quilts! Open Mon, Tues, and Thurs 9am - 8pm | Wed, Fri 9am - 5pm | Sat 9am - 2pm
Call (812) 278-4723 for more information

11am - 2pm: Puddin Pan
Jacob Finger Methodist Church -139 N. 8th St.
Stop by for daily lunch specials and grab a delicious piece of persimmon pudding!

11am - 10pm: Non-Profit Food Booths
Main Street
Support Phi Beta Psi Sorority and Mitchell Wesleyan Church Food Booths all week of the Persimmon Festival

12pm - 8pm: Art, Craft, Photography
American Legion Post 250 - 404 Sheeks Drive
View beautiful arts, crafts, and photography created by locals Viewing is open to the public.
Call (812) 849-3082 for more information

4:30pm: Main Street Nightly Food Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
Tonight the Mitchell Winter Guard will be serving a beef roast dinner

5pm - 10pm: Non-Profit Food Booths
Main Street
Stop by the Varsity Club food booth for dinner and end your night with some delicious Persimmon Ice Cream from the Kiwanis booth!

5pm - 9pm: Brats on the Deck
American Legion Post 250 - 404 Sheeks Drive
A yearly tradition is Brats on the Deck at the American Legion. Stop by anytime for dinner!

5pm: Carnival Rides
Main Street
Today is the first day of carnival rides! Buy your tickets or your bracelet and get in line!

6pm - 9pm: Vendor Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
Don't forget to stroll through the vendor tent and shop for some goodies!
Call (812) 797-1172 to learn more

6pm - 7:30pm: MHS/Jr, High Dance Teams and the Burris Bee's
Main Street Stage
Watch the dance teams of Mitchell perform live on stage!

8pm: Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders
Main Street Stage
Lawrence County native, Cody Ikerd, and his band will perform live on playing the country songs we know and love, and some original songs!