Patriotic Pet Costume Contest
Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry into the contest. See all the submissions and winners below.
Thanks to our preferred partner for making this possible:
Submissions:
Submitted by Samantha Barlion
(Left to right): Tucker, German Shepherd, 7 years old, Leo, Gerberian Shepsky, 4 years old , Kyra, Husky, 8 years old. Fun fact: Kyra and Tucker are the parents of our pup, Leo.
Submitted by Kristin Honeycutt - SECOND PLACE
Australian Shepherd, Sanford
Submitted by Curt Adkins - FIRST PLACE
Duke the Patriot. 8 month old mini golden doodle.
Submitted by Karen Kinnett
Cooper and Ruby.
Submitted by Emily Beaman
Conner.
Submitted by Mindy Meyer
Submitted by Kim Banschbach - THIRD PLACE
Chloe.
Submitted by Kelly Castletine
Here is our girl Tootsie, showing off her patriotic side at the IBRA Barrel Racing Nationals.
Events
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First annual free kids day
A free day for the kid to get free backpacks, clothing, and shoes! With activities that will all be free!
at Sunman Community Park -
Rising Sun Stars & Stripes Celebration-July 5, 2025
Celebrate Independence Day in Rising Sun, IN! Join us for live music, a deejay, food trucks, arts & crafts, Foam Zone, Meet & Greets. Fireworks at 10pm.
at Rising Sun Riverfront Park -
Colors of the Cosmos
Join Dr. Wes Ryle from the Cincinnati Observatory to explore how astronomers use all the colors of light, even those we cannot see.
at Lawrenceburg Public Library District

The event will be held on July 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Dearborn County Government Center.

Dearborn County 4-H will provide one free Indiana State Fair ticket for every 10 canned or food items donated.

The next Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit event is July 12 in St. Leon.

Players from Batesville, East Central and Madison earned the honor.