Springville Festival Kicks Off Friday, Bob Phillips Named Grand Marshal

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2015

(SPRINGVILLE) - The Springville Festival kicks off Friday and will continue Saturday.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department and Springville Heritage Park.

Some of the highlights include a car cruise-in, flea market, food and music from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday; kids' games starting at 10 a.m. Saturday.

The annual parade at 4 p.m. Saturday will kick off with Grand Marshal Bob Phillips leading the parade route. Phillips has announced the parade entries for 30 years, but this year he will be passing the microphone to Kim Newman, daughter of Springville resident Jack Armstrong.

"It's quite an honor to accept that on behalf of so many who have given so much to our community," Phillips says.

72-year-old Phillips was born and raised in Springville. Phillips and wife Mary have been married 53 years and have two children. He is in his second term as Perry Township trustee and previously was the deputy trustee when his wife was the trustee. He has been a precinct committeeman for more than 20 years and has been pastor of Grace Baptist Church for more than 10 years.

The festival will conclude at 10 p.m. Saturday with a fireworks display.

Festival schedule:

June 19

6-9 p.m. Car cruise-in at the park, Mark Baker, (812) 797-2263.
6-9 p.m. Cobbler's bench, variety of cobblers and ice cream.
6-9 p.m. Baby contest, ages birth to 2 years, in the Springville gym. Entry fee is $10. Registration is Friday night; winners are announced Saturday. Call Julia Reynolds, (812) 279-1967.
6 p.m. Silent auction opens; bids taken until 4 p.m. June 20. Up for grabs are tickets to zoos, Conner Prairie and the Indianapolis Children's Museum. Call Tammy Holland, (812) 797-9450.
6-9 p.m. Music at the pavilion featuring Evening Light Gospel singers, the Swangos, the Bakers and Leatherwood Valley.

June 20

8 a.m. Springville Heritage 5K run/walk. Registration from 6:30-7:30 a.m., entry fee is $20 and includes a shirt. Door prizes and medals for age group winners. Proceeds benefit the park.
10 a.m. Kids games (three-legged race, Twister, tug of war, bean bag throw, balloon dart board), Chance Humphrey, (812) 797- 6638.
Noon-4 p.m. Jam session.
4 p.m. Parade. "Summer Fun" is the theme. Lineup at 3 p.m. Entries can register in advance or show up at 3, Kim Thompson, (812) 583-8483.
5 p.m. Convention Quartet will play southern gospel music
6 p.m. Bingo in the park shelter, $15 for 10 games.
10 p.m. Fireworks display by Night Blasters. Recommended viewing at the Springville Elementary School or Springville

Feeder Auction

Both days: Flea market and vendors can rent a 20-foot by 20-foot booth for $40 inside or $20 outside. Electricity for additional $10. For more information, call Mark Baker at (812) 797-2263. Food booths are $150 for two days.

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