Jul 31, 2016 | From Previous Years
So you think you can run a Mini-excavator huh? Well, regardless if you think you know how or want to know how, this weekend will be your chance at Harlan Days. It’s just $5 per attempt, with prizes going to the best time each night. Of course you don’t have to compete for time, you could just pay to have bragging rights that you’ve run heavy equipment. Thurs 6pm-10pm, Fri: 6pm-10pm, and Sat: 11:00am-10:00pm. All proceeds go directly to park. Sponsored by Bobcat of Fort Wayne...
Jul 30, 2016 | From Previous Years
Come hungry! We will have great food as always, and at family friendly prices too. In addition to our many other food vendors we will have the following dedicated menu in our main food tent: Thursday, August 4th Pork Chop Sandwich Bratwurst and Kraut Pork Chop Dinner, including 2 sides and a bag of chips Friday, August 5th Pork Chop Sandwich Bratwurst and Kraut Pork Chop Dinner, including 2 sides and a bag of chips Saturday, August 6th The famous Harlan Lions Club Chicken Half Dinner, including 2 sides and a dinner roll Sides (available daily) Homemade Potato Salad Corn on the Cob Broccoli Salad Backed Beans...
Jul 30, 2016 | From Previous Years
Yet another new event for 2016 is our Teen Dance, hosted by DJ Jason Dallich. The dance will be located inside the park pavilion on Saturday August 6th at 7pm. Admission is $5/person. Spread the news and show your coming via the Facebook...
Jul 30, 2016 | From Previous Years
Another new event for 2016 is DJ Dallich’s OPEN MIC contest. Bring your instrument or other talent to showcase or sing karaoke. All musical & talent styles are welcome but must be family friendly. All ages welcome! Starts August 4th at 7pm in the Shelter House. No charge admission for open mic. $20 entry fee per individual to participate in the karaoke contest. Cash & prizes to be awarded to the top 3 places- cash amounts & prizes yet to be determined. Drinks available for purchase....
Jul 30, 2016 | From Previous Years
The 2016 Harlan Days Honorary Citizen is Pat Connor. One of the reasons Pat was chosen to be this year’s Honorary Citizen is because of the many, many years she has worked to help Harlan Days and Harlan Park become what it is today. Pat started volunteering with Harlan Days over 50 years. She has done many jobs for Harlan Days including: managing and supplying the Pepsi wagons, working the donut tent, and working the food line in the food tent. She has also been the secretary for the Harlan Community Association for 40 years. Pat grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana and moved to Harlan in May of 1955 after marrying her husband in 1953. She is the proud mother and grandmother of 5 children, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Pat is an active member of Harlan United Methodist Church, serving as the church secretary and a member of the women’s group. Pat is retired and enjoyed crafting and spending many winters in Florida. She still keeps busy as she is an avid reader. When asked if she had anything memorable to say about past Harlan Days events, this is what she remembered most: she remembers the women on HUMC sorting, soaking and baking the beans at the school for the food tent. She also remembers the fireworks, hot air balloon rides, loud tractor pulls, circus acts, combine demolition derbies, the horse races and of course all of the many grand parades. Pat probably has many more memories that are too numerous to even be listed here! Harlan appreciates all the time that Pat has donated to volunteer...
