About This Festival

The English Reunion is a family-friendly agricultural and county fair held annually in English, Crawford County, Indiana. It takes place on West and East 5th Street, typically in early to mid-June, with the 2025 dates scheduled from June 10 to June 13. The festival features a diverse range of activities including carnival rides, pageants, a parade, a car show, live music, horse pull and horse show competitions, a live auction, pedal tractor pull, and a craft and flea market with various vendors. It emphasizes family fun and community engagement, making it suitable for all ages and is handicapped accessible.

The atmosphere of the event is festive and community-oriented, with a strong agricultural theme complemented by classic county fair attractions. People can enjoy good food from local vendors while participating in or watching contests and shows, creating a vibrant, inclusive environment celebrating local culture and traditions.

A rough schedule and location plan based on typical events include:

  • Parade and Pageants: Usually held on the main street areas (West and East 5th Street).
  • Carnival rides and games: Resident around the central festival area of West and East 5th Street.
  • Car Show: Featuring a variety of classic and custom cars, staged along the festival streets.
  • Live music: Scheduled at various times throughout the festival, likely near a designated stage on the main street.
  • Horse Pull and Horse Show: Competitive events with specified times over the festival days, typically held in a dedicated area suitable for animal events.
  • Pedal Tractor Pull: A children’s activity engaging younger festival-goers.
  • Craft and Flea Market Vendors: Positioned along the festival streets selling goods and crafts.
  • Live Auction: A highlight community event, usually scheduled to gather crowds and involves local goods or livestock.

While a detailed per-hour schedule was not found, events span over the four-day period starting in the afternoon of June 10 and continue through to the evening of June 13.

Regarding its history and founding, the English Reunion is organized by a local nonprofit (English Reunion Inc.) focused on community fundraising and providing scholarships to residents. The event has a longstanding tradition in the community, serving as a hallmark summer social and cultural gathering celebrating Crawford County's rural heritage and community spirit.

In summary, the English Reunion is a well-rounded cultural and agricultural festival with events designed to highlight local agriculture, crafts, and community talent, all within a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere in English, Indiana.