Celebrating Avon

Celebrating Avon August 30

All are welcome to join us at our Annual Celebrating Avon Festival at the Avon-Washington Township Public Library! This is a free, family-friendly event that is open to the public. Celebrating Avon takes place inside the library and outside on the lawn and parking lot. There will be music, food, a petting zoo, games, a “Pioneer Path” featuring artisans who will teach us about their crafts, model trains, and putt-putt! We will Ring the bell to kick-off the event at 11 a.m.

  • 11 AM – Ringing of the Bell to Kickoff the Festival! (outside)
  • 11:05 AM – Groundbreaking Ceremony (outside)
  • 11 AM-2 PM City Ranch Petting Zoo
  • 11:30 AM-2 PM Food is served
  • 1 PM – Candy drop by Hendricks Power Cooperative  (outside)
  • 2 PM K9 Demo with Avon Police Department

Join us for:

  • Historical Displays
  • Games
  • Artisans along our “Pioneer Path” demonstrating their crafts which include pottery, glass blowing, spinning, woodcarving, beekeeping, and more!
  • Model Trains in the lower level
  • Friends Book Sale ion the lower level
  • Giant Inflatable Slide
  • Putt-Putt
  • Fun!

Food will be available for purchase inside the library. We are excited to Celebrate Avon with you again this year!

 

Easy Origami for Adults

Are you looking for something fun to do?  Do you enjoy crafts? Then be sure to join us for Easy Origami for Adults!  During this class, you will learn how to make a fun origami project, and you will realize how simple it is to do.  Interested in attending?  Select the blue “Going” button to register.

Celebrating Avon

Celebrating Avon 2024

All are welcome to join us at our Annual Celebrating Avon Festival at the Avon-Washington Township Public Library! This is a free, family-friendly event that is open to the public. Celebrating Avon takes place inside the library and outside on the lawn and parking lot. There will be music, food, a petting zoo, games, a “Pioneer Path” featuring artisans who will teach us about their crafts, model trains, putt-putt, an escape room, and of course a candy drop by Hendricks Power Cooperative! We will Ring the bell to kick-off the event at 11 a.m.

  • 11 AM – Ringing of the Bell to Kickoff the Festival! (outside)
  • 11:15 AM – Honoring “Everyday Heroes” Sue and Steve Pearl (inside)
  • 11:30 AM – “A Visit with a Hoosier Pioneer” performance by Kevin Stonerock (inside)
  • 1 PM – Candy drop provided by Hendricks Power Cooperative (outside, weather permitting)
  • 2 PM – K9 Demonstration by Avon PD (outside, weather permitting or inside in the lower level meeting room A)
  • Music provided by 98.9 WYRZ
  • City Ranch Petting Zoo (under the big tent!)
  • Historical Displays

Food will be available for purchase inside the library. We are excited to Celebrate Avon with you again this year! Celebrating Avon is endorsed by the Hendricks County Bicentennial Committee.