The Blue River Festival features a 10 kilometer walk/run every year. The festival is one of the more popular Shelbyville events of the late Summer and early Fall. The festival marks the transition of seasons and it helps celebrate the harvest. It also serves as a pleasant diversion in what would otherwise be a stressful time. The celebrations let people relieve the stress related to the start of the school semesters and the busy season. When the races Read the rest of this entry »

The 32nd Annual Bears of Blue River Festival was a whirlwind of music, food and fun. Held on the weekend of August 20th and 21st, the festival ushered out the summer with a splash. With plenty of games and activities for all ages, the festival is always a great family outing. The festival provides a true summer weekend that will create memories for a life time.

Starring hit country duo Cook and Belle, along with singer songwriter Casey Jamerson, the music kept toes tapping and toddlers dancing Read the rest of this entry »

The Blue River Festival in Shelbyville, Indiana helps the local economy in several different ways. It is held once a year and draws in thousands of people who want to listen to fantastic blue grass music, shop the market place, food booths, flea market, and just socialize with people around the nation who love great music. The Festival also hosts a 5 and 10k walk or run as well as a parade and children’s days with kiddy rides and games.

Shelbyville has a population of about 20,000 individuals and is surrounded by countryside. The festival draws in people Read the rest of this entry »

The Blue River Festival is a great community event, and it is a really big money maker for the city and the commuinty which hosts it. The event is an annual ordeal, which draws in thousands of visitors for the weekend, and really brings in money to the city. The tourist event is a favorite both for residents, as well as tourists coming in from out of state (or from a nearby city), who really love the blues, and what the music has Read the rest of this entry »