Harvest Time Brings 112th Versailles Pumpkin Show

By Alison Wiegand Photo by Versailles Lions Club (Versailles, Ind.) - The opening ceremony for one of Indiana's oldest festivals is taking place Wednesday. The 112th Versailles Pumpkin Show will take place through Sunday on the Ripley County Courthouse Square in Versailles, two blocks north of U.S. 50. Look for the carnival sounds and lights. Initially the festival included the judging of farm products, flower arrangements, fancy sewing, culinary skill and other handicrafts. Over the years,  parades and commercial rides have been added. Even a big Pumpkin Show Saturday Night Dance has been included. The festival is organized by the Versailles Lions Club every year. For more information about the Versailles Pumpkin Show or if you are interested in participating in any of the events, visit www.versaillespumpkinshow.com. Versailles Pumpkin Show Schedule of Events Wednesday, September 24 6:00pm Opening Ceremonies 6:15pm-6:45pm Young Confederates (Sr. High School) 7:00pm-8:30pm King & Queen Contest (Area High Schools) 8:30pm-9:30pm Keith Swinney & Lora Parks Thursday, September 25 6:00pm-6:45pm TBA 7:00pm Prince & Princess Contest 8:00pm Pie Eating Contest 8:15pm-9:30pm Bluegrass Friday, September 26 5:30pm-7:00pm Talent Show 7:00pm-8:00pm Recording Artist: Karli Edging 8:30pm-10:00pm Country Music Recording Artist: Levi Riggs Saturday, September 27 10:30am National Anthem: Mike Dixon 10:30am Parade 12:15pm Gold Star Chili Dog Eating Contest (Local High Schools) 12:30pm Kids Pumpkin Painting (Court House Lawn) 1:00pm Giant Pumpkin Winners & Awards (Stage) 1:30pm Kids Tractor Pull (North of Stage) 2:00pm-2:30pm Young Confederates (Sr. High School) 3:00pm-4:30pm 650 North 5:00pm-6:00pm Cheerleader Contest (High School) 7:00pm-7:30pm Opener-Winner of Talent 7:30pm-9:00pm Rick K. and The Allnighters 9:00pm-12:00am Pumpkin Show Dance (Tyson Activity Center) (Over 21) Sunday, September 28 – One Ticket Rides 1-5pm 11:30am Community Church Service 1:00pm 5k Run/Walk 1:30pm Gospel Music