

20th Anniversary
SANDHILL CRANE FESTIVAL
Starting Friday September 19 through Sunday September 21
We invite you to join us for three fun-filled days located in
Wheatfield, Indiana. See below for each day's events.
2025 Calendar of Events

19
SEPT
FRIDAY
The Annual Sandhill Shuffle 5K Run/Walk will start at 6PM from Centennial Park.
LIVE Music from the
John David Daily Band.
Beer Garden provided by the Wheatfield American Legion.
Cover charge for Friday night is $5 per person or $10 per family.*
All proceeds will go the local Food Pantry.
*Sandhill Shuffle participants gain free entry with their race bib.
20
SEPT
SATURDAY
9am - 4pm
A full day of FUN!
Located in downtown Wheatfield at Centennial Park & surrounding streets. Car Show, food, music, crafts, art, raffle, kids games & activities and much more. We anticipate more than 200 cars, trucks & bikes this year with the first 100 receiving a dash plaque and goodie bag, plus more than 50 trophies awarded!
Car Show Registration is from
8am-11am
No Pre-registration available.
Car Show Awards start at 4pm
21
SEPT
SUNDAY
POKER RUN
Hosted by the American Legion Riders, Chapter 406.
Bikes & Cars welcome!
Registration at the Wheatfield American Legion starts at 10am, first bike out at 11am.
Single Rider $15, Double Rider $20, Cars $20. Last stop is the newly renovated Hoosier Lanes Bowling Alley with live music from the VanVleet Brothers Music!
2025 SANDHILL CRANE FESTIVAL SPONSORS
We would like to thank our 2025 Sandhill Crane Festival Sponsors. It's sponsors like these that make this event possible.
2025 SANDHILL CRANE FESTIVAL VENDORS
Food & Drink
-
Biscuits & Gravy by the Wheatfield Volunteer Fire Dept.
-
Cup of Joy Too - coffee, drinks, etc.
-
Beer Garden by Wheatfield American Legion, Post 406
-
Smoked - pulled pork, baked potatoes, pork nachos & more
-
Lion's Club - Corn on the Cob
-
Ben's Soft Pretzels
-
Gordos LLC - tacos, burritos, quesadillas, etc.
-
Three Strands Cafe - coffee, tea, doughnuts, cookies & more
-
Smoke Stack Pizza Shack - pizza, apps, pretzels & more
-
Rensselaer Rotary - pork burgers
-
Scoopin' Around - Ice Cream & more
-
Red Barn Concessions - corn dogs, elephant ears, shake-ups, etc
-
Invaders
-
Kona Ice of Hammond - shaved ice
-
Dirty Pours - soda, lemonade, etc
-
The Nut Hut
-
Madash Enterprises, LLC - cotton candy, pucker powder candy, snow cones & more
-
Katie's Bunch - deep fried Oreos, funnel cakes, hot dogs & more
-
Faith Pentecostal Church of God Men's Group - Smash burgers, etc.
-
Main Squeeze - lemon shake-ups
Retail
-
Bears & Buddies NWI - make your own stuffed animals & more
-
Nina's Designs - Coaster, baskets, spice mixes, etc.
-
Brenda's Glass - stained glass, etc.
-
Robyn's Smelly Jellies - air fresheners, smelly jellies, etc.
-
LA Crafty Designs - crocheted housewares, purses, etc.
-
Amanda's Crochet - crocheted stuffed animals, blankets, etc.
-
Eternal Beauty by Lori - IV therapy & Vitamin injections
-
6 Boulders Homestead - homemade jelly, jams & syrup
-
2 Crazy B's Creations - wind chimes, decor, bookmarks, etc.
-
D & S Treasures - etched glass, tumblers, pens, etc.
-
Firewood Bowls - wood bowls & more
-
Scentsy - wickless wax warmers, wax, etc.
-
Caitlyn's Creations - crocheted, knitted & sewn hats & more
-
Custom Craft Creations - tumblers, water bottles & more
-
MoonStar Designs - clay & faux leather earrings & jewelry
-
Rustic Rose Designs - jewelry, clothing & more
-
Crafty Cat Mom - holiday shirts, key chains & more
-
The Van Houten Honey Shack - 100% pure honey
-
Pampered Chef - kitchen gadgets, seasonings, utensils & more
-
MagChic Spa - all natural bath & body items & more
-
Bill Schulatz's Chainsaw Carvings
-
Blooming Milk Suds Farm - freeze-dried candy
-
Bonnie Graves - birdhouses, jean bracelets, dolls & more
-
Lillie's Laser Gifts - cutting boards, ornaments & more
-
Diane Beukema - jewelry& crafts
-
Amy's Cute Crafts - handmade signs, tin-men & more
-
Wheatfield Legion Auxiliary Post 406 - poppy painted wine bottles
-
Dream Fly Tumbler Co. - sublimation tumblers
-
Becky's Yard - metal yard art, spinners, feeders & more
-
Twisted Art Sisters - wreaths, dream catchers, jewelry, etc.
-
Vic's Woodworking - wood & leather items
-
Lil Miss Knotty - hair bows
Information & Activities
-
Wheatfield Chamber of Commerce
-
Bounce Houses by Party Fam Rentals
-
Face Painting
-
Teft/Kniman United Methodist Church - Games
-
Randy Burman- Games
-
Jasper County REMC
-
Wheatfield Public Library
-
Belstra Milling
-
Renewal by Anderson
-
NITCO
-
Ci Insurance
-
The Venue at Bell Farms
-
Excel Automotive
-
Franciscan Wheatfield Health Care
-
Napier for Jasper County Sheriff
-
Owen 143 Foundation
-
Discover Jasper County
-
Mercury Fiber
-
Wheatfield Primary Purpose Group

2025 Vendor Map


2025 Vendor Booth Numbers

Poker Run Map - Sun. Sept. 21
