29th ANNUAL
BANKS OF THE WABASH FESTIVAL
MAY 24 -JUNE 2
FAIRBANKS PARK
TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA
Bingo * Crafters * Food
Live Music Nightly
Luehrs’ Rides & Midway Games
Merchandise Market
Free Admission * Free Parking
www.banksofthewabashfestival.com
Featuring Luehrs’ Ideal Rides
Thursday, May 24
Carnival & Festival Opens at 6:00 pm
“BARGAIN NIGHT”
ALL RIDES TAKE ONE TICKET!
16 for $20.00 or $1.50 per ticket
The Octane Band
7:30 pm – -9:30 pm
Octane, the Wabash Valley’s Premier Party Rock Band has become known for providing one of the most high energy and crowd pleasing shows in the area. Octane presents hits of all genres from the 70’s through the current charts and is guaranteed to keep you up out of your chair and partying all night long. Octane will “Fuel Your Wild Side”!
Friday, May 25
Carnival & Festival Opens at 5:00 pm
“PAY ONE PRICE WRIST BAND NIGHT”
$20.00 Each
The Ken Tucker Band
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ken Tucker is a well seasoned blues rocker in the tradition of the Allman Brothers,
Joe Walsh, Georgia Satellites, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Lynyrd Skinner.
The Indiana based Ken Tucker Band has made tremendous headway recently, like winning Best Emerging Artist for its stage and recording prowess at the Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival.
Saturday, May 26
Carnival & Festival opens at 1:00 pm
REGULAR PRICED TICKETS
22 tickets for $25.00 or $1.25 each. Rides take 2 or 3 tickets
The Scott Webster Band
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Scott Webster Band is Terre Haute’s premier modern country band, performing several of today’s top hits with a dash of rock and roll. Led by singer Scott Webster, the band delivers highly energetic songs from the likes of Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, and Keith Urban, while also performing many of the classics. No other band brings the party quite like they do. Country fans do not want to miss this night with the Scott Webster Band!
Sunday, May 27
Carnival & Festival opens at 4:00 pm
“PAY ONE PRICE WRIST BAND DAY”
$20.00 Each
4:00 pm Gospel Music Day
Organized & Coordinated by: Sam Glover
and
Dedicated to the Founder of Gospel Music Day Nancy Rooney
Local and area church choirs and praise teams will be on the stage during the afternoon
and evening for this very special program. You are invited to come and enjoy this time
of uplifting gospel music.
Monday, May 28
Carnival & Festival opens at 1:00 pm
“TWO FOR ONE DAY”
2 People ride for the price of 1
Sponsored by: 100.7 Mix FM
WTHI HI-99 PRESENTS:
The HI-99 Texaco Country Showdown
5:00 pm
Some of the biggest and brightest stars in country music got their start in the Texaco Country Showdown. Stars like Sara Evans, John Michael Montgomery, LeAnn Rimes, Toby Keith and Martina McBride all were participants. Perhaps the newest member to join the group will be one of the participants at this year’s HI-99 / Texaco Country Showdown in Fairbanks Park during the Banks of the Wabash Festival.
The Midwest Playboys
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The entertainment continues after the Texaco Showdown with the ever popular
Midwest Playboy’s. This band plays it all…those favorite country tunes, a bit of
rock and even some of those great tunes from the 50’s & 60’s. Don’t Miss it!
Tuesday, May 29
Carnival & Festival opens at 6:00 pm
“FAMILY BARGAIN NIGHT”
All RIDES TAKE ONE TICKET!
16 for $20.00 or $1.50 each
Terre Haute North & Terre Haute South Vigo High School Jazz Band Night
Sponsored by: Vincennes University
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come out and enjoy an evening of jazz and swing music performed by students
from Terre Haute North Vigo and Terre Haute South Vigo High Schools. You
will be thoroughly entertained by the performances of these talented student’s.
Wednesday, May 30
Carnival & Festival opens at 6:00 pm
“FAMILY BARGAIN NIGHT”
All RIDES TAKE ONE TICKET!
16 for $20.00 or $1.50 each
Girlfriend Stella
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Enjoy an evening of Classic Rock with the group Girlfriend Stella
Thursday, May 31
Carnival & Festival opens at 6:00 pm
“PAY ONE PRICE WRIST BAND NIGHT”
$20.00 Each
Any Day But Sunday
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 pm
Any Day But Sunday has been together since June 2011. All members are veteran rockers, performing classic rock sure to bring back memories! This band specializes in tunes that are rarely heard on stages around the Wabash Valley... Gems like “Maybe I’m Amazed (Paul McCartney, It’s My Life (Bon Jovi), Nickelback, Beatles, Black Crows and even some Elvis and other party tunes that are sure to have you up and dancing in the isles.
Friday, June 1
Carnival & Festival opens at 6:00 pm
“PAY ONE PRICE WRIST BAND NIGHT”
$20.00 Each
Corey Cox
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Indianapolis based Corey Cox makes a return visit to the Banks of the Wabash Festival. Corey opened for Sawyer Brown at this event in 2009, come out and welcome him and his high energy band back to the 2012 Banks of the Wabash Festival
Saturday, June 2
Carnival & Festival opens at 1:00 pm
LAST DAY OF FESTIVAL
REGULAR PRICED TICKETS
22 for $25.00 or $1.25 each - rides take 2 or 3 tickets
THE WILD WEST BAND
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Based out of Nashville TN, The Wild West Band is an award winning recording and touring band. They have been on the independent chart for over 135 straight weeks; including #1 and 11 Top Ten chart songs. They were nominated for the 2009 IMN Group Of The Year award, 2011 Group Of The Year Award and won the 2011 Impact Artist Of The Year Award. They play a variety of music, Classic Rock, Southern Rock, Motown, Blues, Country, R & B and originals.
* All Times & Events Are Weather Permitting *
NIGHTLY BINGO
Sponsored by the Pierson Township and the Riley Lions Club’s
If bingo is your game you’ll want to check out the big tent located directly
behind the food court area. Rest and relax while you enjoy playing some
fun and friendly rounds of bingo. Not only will you have a good time, but
you will be helping the Pierson Township and Riley Lion’s Club help others.
BINGO SCHEDULE
May 24-25 6:00 - 10:00 pm
May 26 2:00 -10:00 pm
May 27 2:00 -10:00 pm
May 28 2:00 -10:00 pm
May 29-31 6:00- 10:00 pm
June 1 6:00 - 10:00 pm
June 2 2:00 - 10:00 pm
*Permit Number on File.
*All Times & Events Are Weather Permitting*
ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED IN CITY PARKS