LOOGOOTEE, IN (Martin County Courant) – The 2025 Loogootee Summerfest commenced on Thursday, June 19, with the annual festival featuring live music, competitions, vendors, carnival rides, and more. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the new Loogootee Pavilion and green space.
Mayor Brian Ader delivered remarks emphasizing the project’s significance, citing support from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s Regional Opportunity initiatives through the Ready 1 grant, as well as contributions from the Martin County Community Foundation and German American Bank.
He recognized partner organizations including Infrastructure Systems, the Southern Indiana Development Commission, the Loogootee City Council, Park Board, Midwestern Engineers, and the Martin County Alliance.
This portion was written by Braydyn Bear-Lents of the Loogootee Times:
On June 19, Summerfest 2025 celebrated both tradition and new beginnings as the ribbon-cutting kicked off festivities. The city also crowned Chloe Ramsey as the 2025 Miss Summerfest, following her runner-up finish in 2024.
Courtney Memering, a judge in the event for the second time, said, “Over 40 girls participated in this event. I had the pleasure of judging the Loogootee Summerfest Pageant for the second time. There were probably close to 500 people in attendance at the square—excluding people on porches of well-kept older homes—to watch the pageant at the new pavilion. Each time I attend, it feels like stepping into a Hallmark movie—so nice, clean, and welcoming.”
The evening concluded with a concert by ‘The Last Call’ at the new main stage, which hosted the ribbon-cutting. Attendees enjoyed the lively music and festive atmosphere that continues tonight.
Summerfest Schedule of Events:
Friday, June 20th
- Vendors Open: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Carnival Rides: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Face Painting: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Pickleball Tournament Begins: Morning Start @ Loogootee
City Pool Courts - Alexia Cabellero Group – 6:00 p.m. @ Main Stage
- Cody Ikerd & The Sidewinders – 8:00 p.m. @ Main Stage
Saturday, June 21st - Summerfest Fun Walk: 7:30 a.m. @ West Boggs Park
- Summerfest 5K Run: 8:00 a.m. @ West Boggs Park (Awards at
the Beach House immediately after) - Sand Volleyball Tournament: 9:00 a.m. @ Loogootee City Park
- Butcher Gee Brett 3×3 Basketball Tournament: 9:00 a.m. @
Loogootee City Park Courts - Summerfest Golf Scramble @ Lakeview Golf Course (Registra-
tion – 12:30 p.m., Shotgun Start – 1:00 p.m.) - Park & Spark Car Show: 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Location: TBD)
- Tri-Kappa Kids Chalk Contest: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Faith
Baptist Church - Foam Homies Bubble Party: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Faith Bap-
tist Church - BEACH Parade Line-Up: 5:30 p.m. @ Loogootee High School
- BEACH Parade Begins: 6:30 p.m. @ Downtown Loogootee
- Vendors Open: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Carnival Rides: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- First and Main – 6:00 p.m. @ Main Stage
- Lost in Paradise (Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band) – 9:00 p.m. @
Main Stage - Fireworks: 10:00 p.m.