Haynes Apperson Festival in Kokomo

Music, food, sports and entertainment will all be in plentiful supply at the 2010 Haynes Apperson Festival in Kokomo. From July 1-3, the entire city will flood the downtown area to be a part of the festivities, and if you’re looking for a fun weekend, you should definitely join them.

Catch the highlights of the weekend on July 3, including a car show at 11am, the annual parade at 2pm and an impressive fireworks show at 10pm. For $10, you can enter your car, truck or motorcycle and try to snag a prize.

This year’s festival features an impressive lineup of musical artists. All concerts are free, but VIP tickets can be purchased for $20 at Palmer’s Jewelry or The Wyman Group in Kokomo.

• July 1: Paul Stout Country at 5:30pm, Cook & Belle at 7pm, LoCash Cowboys at 8pm
• July 2: Inside Out at 6pm, Wang Chung at 7:30pm, LoverBoy at 9pm
• July 3: Token Blue 5pm, Joe Cameron Band at 6:30pm, Amanda Overmyer at 8pm

There will also be plenty of sports action to watch or participate in throughout the weekend including: men’s and women’s slow-pitch softball tournaments, 3-man adult and youth basketball tournaments, paintball and bowling contests, horseshoe tournament, an obstacle course, a canoe race and much more.

Food and fun will be abundant in downtown Kokomo this weekend. Let the good times roll as you laugh with friends and enjoy summer in Indiana.