Hope Heritage Days kick off Friday

The 51st annual Hope Heritage Days kicks off on Friday in the northeastern Bartholomew County town.

The three day event features food booths to support local not-for-profit groups, arts, crafts and antiques vendors, a pioneer village, plus music and entertainment.

Chuck Caldwell, an organizer for the festival, says that they will be bringing back an old favorite event.

The baking contest with pie, cake and miscellaneous categories. Cash prizes will be awarded in each of the categories, along with an overall winner.

Caldwell talks about the entertainment this year.

Events start at 5 p.m. on Friday with the opening of booths on the Hope Town Square. You can get more information at hopeheritagedays.org.