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Events Near Sturgis KY

Herzog 100

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 9:00am
Smithland, KY
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HCMPL's Spring Craft Fair

Friday, Apr 26, 2024 at 10:00am
Parkway Plaza Mall
Madisonville, KY
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Jefferson School Color Run 5K

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 at 8:30am
Jefferson Attendance Center
Carmi, IL
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Annual Spring Lawn and Garden Fair

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 at 9:00am
Hopkins County Extension Office
Madisonville, KY
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Tulip Trot for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 at 9:00am
Garvin Park
Evansville, IN
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Bluegrass, Brew and BBQ Festival

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 at 10:00am
Little Lake Park Area
Grand Rivers, KY
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Evansville Taco Festival

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 at 1:00pm
Main Street Food and Beverage
Evansville, IN
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Donot Stop

Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Evansville, IN
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Beer and Wine Festival

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm
Newburgh Old Lock and Dam
Newburgh, IN
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Evansville Food Truck Festival

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 1:00pm
Bosse Field
Evansville, IN
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Western KY Ridge Runners Banquet

Western KY Ridge Runners Banquet

Saturday, Jun 22, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Owensboro, KY
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Posey County Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Dinner

Posey County Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Dinner

Saturday, Jul 13, 2024 at 3:00pm
Posey County Conservation Club
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Ducks Unlimited - Crittenden County Dinner

Ducks Unlimited - Crittenden County Dinner

Saturday, Aug 10, 2024 at 6:00pm
Crittenden County High School Multipurpose Room
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