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:

7am - 10am: Pancake Breakfast
Masonic Lodge - 309 N. 9th St.
Start your Saturday off right with a full course breakfast made by men at the Masonic Lodge.

8:30am: Persimmon 5K
Mitchell High School Front Parking Lot 1000 Bishop Blvd.
Join us for the 5k run and walk! There are several categories. Registration begins at 7:30 am. $20 admission.
Call (812) 276-7883 for more information

8am - 11am: Persimmon Pudding and Novelty Contesi
First Church of God - 405 N. 12th St.
Sign up for the persimmon pudding and novelty contest! Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Call (812) 521-2849 for more information

9am - 12pm: Tri-County Tractor and Equipment Show
5th and 6th Street
Bring your antique tractor and/or machinery to show all of our guests how it was in the good old days! Open to the public.
Call (812) 276-3637 for more information

9am - 12pm: Cruise-In
Mitchell Opera House - 217 N. 7th St.
Bring your vehicle to the cruise in! This is a great chance to show off your ride!
Call (812) 508-9465 to learn more

9am - 2pm: 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

9:30am - 12:30pm: Motorcycle Show
Mitchell Opera House - 217 N. 7th St.
The motorcycle show is open to the public! Want to show off your own ride? Entry fee is $10
Call (812) 797-4876 for more information

11am - Main Street Food Tent
Behind Main Street Stage
The Lions Club will be serving BBQ Dinner starting at 11 AM

11am - 6pm: 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

11:30am - 1pm: Bloomington Jazz Orchestra
Main Street Stage
See former Mitchell Band Director, Hank Wintczak, in action as he plays the saxophones in the Bloomington Jazz Orchestra!

12pm: Carnival Rides
Main Street
Load the kids in the car and head over to the Persimmon Festival! Buy your tickets or wristband and get in line for your favorite carnival ride!

1:30pm: Grand Parade Opening Ceremonies
Main Street Stage
Let's kick-off and celebrate this year's Grand Parade!

2pm: Grand Parade
Main Street
Join us for the Grand Parade!
Let's end the 2024 Persimmon Festival with a bang!

4pm: Persimmon Contest Winner Announcement
Main Street Stage
It's time to learn the winners of the Persimmon Pudding and Novelty contest!

4pm - 7pm: Grissom Home Tour
Gus Grissom Boyhood Home - 715 W. Grissom Ave,
Stop by the home that astronaut, Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom grew up in, and take a FREE tour!
Call (812) 849-1090 for more information

4:30pm: Dames Rocket
Main Street Stage
Enjoy this family band that covers rock' n' roll hits from the 70s and 80s!

6pm: King Bee and the Stingers
Main Street Stage
Come out and enjoy this six-piece blues, soul, and funk band playing classic, gritty roadhouse blues!

8pm: The Dynamics
Main Street Stage
Don't miss an awesome live performance by "The Dynamics" to end the 2024 Persimmon Festival with a bang!