The heart of Connersville is set to pulse with excitement as the “Connersville Celebration In The Ville 2025” rolls into town this Friday, May 16th, and Saturday, May 17th. Get ready for two full days of fun, food, and festivities, including the much-anticipated “Feast In The Ville.” Both days get underway at noon, promising a fantastic weekend for everyone.
Your Guide to a Jam-Packed Weekend
The celebration gets going Friday, May 16th. Food trucks will be serving up tasty eats from 12 PM all the way until 9 PM. If you love art, don’t miss the Whitewater Valley Art Association, open from 11 AM to 7 PM. As evening approaches, enjoy an Imagine Performing Jazz Performance at 7 PM, right after the Community Stage Night lights up from 3:45 PM to 6:30 PM. And to top off Friday, try your luck at SINGO from 7 PM to 9 PM.
The good times keep rolling on Saturday, May 17th, with events starting bright and early:
- Food Trucks will be back, ready to serve from 12 PM to 9 PM.
- Browse through a wide array of Vendors from 12 PM to 6 PM.
- Get your groove on with Live Music on the Market Street Plaza Stage from 12 PM until 11 PM.
- Explore with OASIS Tours (12 PM – 6 PM) and join the OASIS Drum Circle at 2 PM.
- The little ones will have a blast at the Kids Corner (12 PM – 6 PM).
- Support local and check out what Downtown Businesses have to offer from 12 PM to 6 PM.
- Step back in time with a Historic Elmhurst One Open Tour at 4 PM.
- The Whitewater Valley Art Association will welcome visitors again from 10 AM to 6 PM.
- Curious about the arts scene? Take an Imagine Performing Arts Building Tour, offered on the hour from 1 PM to 4 PM.
A Saturday evening highlight will be the announcement of the “Feast in the Ville” winners at 8 PM on the Market Street Plaza Stage. And don’t miss these incredible live bands set to rock the stage:
- Claypool Block (12 PM – 1:30 PM)
- Caleb Daughtery Band (3 PM – 4:30 PM)
- Miss Jaque (6 PM – 8 PM)
- The Rock Show (9 PM – 11 PM) – Get ready for the ultimate tribute to Journey!
“Anything on Wheels” Car Show Revs Up for a Good Cause
Calling all car lovers! Saturday, May 17th, also features the Connersville Celebration Car Show. Head downtown to see an impressive display of “Anything on Wheels.” If you’ve got a ride to show off, registration is from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM, with the awards ceremony at 3:00 PM.
It’s just $10 to enter your car, and the best part is all proceeds go directly to the Fayette County Cancer Society (FCCS). The first 75 vehicles to sign up will snag a commemorative dash plaque. Plus, there will be a Top 20 showcase, cool door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle. DJ Dale Lainhart will be spinning tunes throughout the event.
Trophies will be handed out for numerous categories, including Best of Show, Best Ford, Best GM, Best Mopar, Best Jeep, Best Truck, Best Import, Best Motorcycle, Best Rat Rod, Best Paint, and Best Engine.
Got questions about the car show? Reach out to Dale Lainhart at 317-409-0046 or Amanda Faulk at 765-265-6698. (Just a heads up: organizers aren’t responsible for accidents).
This fantastic community event, “Connersville Celebration In The Ville 2025,” wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support of its local sponsors: USLA Union Savings & Loan, Advantage Wire and Machine, BAM Fitness, Benny’s Plumbing, Diana Weiler Income Tax, Duke Energy, FCN Bank, First Financial Bank, Hopkins Insurance, Integrity Metals, Life Growth, Ohio Valley Gas, Powell’s Plumbing, Reidman Motors, Reedwick Candles, Shear Happiness Salon, The Future Station, Vorzeigen Medical, Wilson Lawson Myers Insurance, Wholesale Carpet, and Whitewater Valley Eye Center.
Be sure to scan the QR code on the event posters around town for any last-minute details. Come on down and join the celebration for a memorable weekend in downtown Connersville!
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