About This Festival
Sulphur Springs Community Days & Mud Bog is a two-day event held in Downtown Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana, on August 22-23, 2025. The event features a car show, musical entertainment, community bingo with prizes, craft and food vendors, and a central Mud Bog competition on Saturday night which requires a $5 admission charge. Trucks and ATVs can participate in the Mud Bog, with rules available on the event’s Facebook page. The event is handicapped accessible and serves as a lively community gathering celebrating local culture and rural motorsport.
The area surrounding the event, Downtown Sulphur Springs, is a small community in Henry County known for its rural charm and close-knit atmosphere, providing a welcoming and festive vibe during the event days. This setting enhances the family-friendly and community-oriented spirit of the celebrations.
Event Activities and Descriptions:
- Car Show: Display of classic and modern vehicles, attracting car enthusiasts from the region.
- Musical Entertainment: Live music performances throughout the event providing a festive ambiance.
- Community Bingo: Fun bingo games with prizes, fostering community interaction.
- Craft and Food Vendors: Variety of local crafts and food options showcasing regional flavors and artisans.
- Mud Bog Competition: The main highlight Saturday night where trucks and ATVs compete in a mud track challenge. Entry requires a $5 admission fee, and specific rules are posted on the event’s Facebook page.
- Additional Activities (from related regional mentions): In some years, activities like dog shows, baby contests, food trucks, and helicopter drops have been part of the wider festivities, adding to the diverse entertainment options.
Rough Schedule (Typical for the event):
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Friday, August 22:
- Car show and vendor booths open during the day.
- Musical entertainment scheduled in the evening.
- Community Bingo sessions with prizes.
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Saturday, August 23:
- Continuation of vendors and musical entertainment during the day.
- Mud Bog competition held Saturday night, starting in the evening with a $5 admission charge.
- Additional possible activities like contests or shows interspersed through the day.
The event’s history indicates it is a longstanding tradition in Sulphur Springs, aimed at bringing the community together and promoting local culture and entertainment. The Mud Bog element adds a unique rural motorsport thrill that draws participants and spectators alike, making it a flagship feature of Community Days.
Contact information for the event including phone and Facebook is available for interested participants and attendees, facilitating community engagement and dissemination of detailed event rules and updates.