Queen of Grapes
The Little Italy Festival began in 1966. Kay McCool, who was Miss Clinton in 1966, was also named Queen of Grapes by the LIFT Board of Directors. In 1967, the first Queen of Grapes Contest was held and Terri Marietta was chosen.
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Kellie Clem-2009 |
Sherry Link-2008 |
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Laci Vrzina-2007 |
Ashley Hancock-2006 |
Lauren Abriani-2005 |
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Jessica Hastings-2004 |
Hailey Smith-2003 |
Holly Byram-2002 |
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Stephanie Waters-2001 |
Ashley Ave-2000 |
Brittany Frazier-1999 |
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Karen Ugo-1998 |
Alyson White-1997 |
Katie Dorfmeyer-1996 |
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April Milligan-1995 |
Amy Ahlemeyer-1994 |
Jennifer Williams-1993 |
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Kelly Frey-1992 |
Danielle Latinovich-1991 |
Kara Maher-1990 |
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Starla West-1989 |
Teresa Debord-1988 |
Mica Farrington-1987 |
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Kathy Elmore-1986 |
Anna Poletto-1985 |
Debbie Cloud-1984 |
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Rayetta Shew-1983 |
Jeanna Banks-1982 |
Sherri Peters-1981 |
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Kellie Nolan-1980 |
Geralyn Monticello-1979 |
Gay Ann Dick-1978 |
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Pam Vance-1977 |
Diana Kuykendall-1976 |
Kathy Lindsay-1975 |
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Cindy Gruner-1974 |
Karen Parco-1973 |
Terri Jenkins-1972 |
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Kathy McDowell-1971 |
Nancy Noth-1970 |
Rosann Rendaci-1969 |
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Paula Simpson-1968 |
Terri Marietta-1967 |
Kay McCool-1966 |
2011 Festival Hours
| Friday, Sept. 2nd | 6pm - 11pm |
| Saturday, Sept. 3rd | 11am - 11pm |
| Sunday, Sept. 4th | 11am - 11pm |
| Monday, Sept. 5th | 11am - 9pm |
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Please be aware that Schedules and Events posted on this site are updated as we continue to plan activities for the Festival Weekend.
Check back often for changes and recent additions. If you need more information about a schedule or event, feel free to contact us.
Local Weather
Friday - after parade until 9pm
Saturday & Sunday - 11am until 9pm
Monday - 11am until 8pm
Use the links below to visit the
Wabash Valley Visions & Voices: A Digital Memory Project
collections about the Coal Town and Railroad Museum:
O Miners Awake; Indiana Coal Miners, Their Families, and Their Communities
- Museum
- Hours (click here)
- Links
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LIFT Memberships are available
$5.00 Individuale
$25.00 Regulare
$50.00 Media
$100.00 Superiore
$500.00 Amico (Friends of the Festival)
$1000.00 Sponsoring Members
Sponsorships are available. (click here)
Festival Dates
Labor Day Weekend