2024 BRIDGE FESTIVAL: Arrival of a busy day

IVY JACOBS PHOTO - Shoppers were out early looking for deals at Launch Academy’s annual yard sale during the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival.

The 2024 Bridge Festival traffic started last Friday, but on Saturday, October 12th, many people traveled along the route that goes through Clay County to several communities involved in the annual Parke County festival.

One local and traveler favorite stop is just north of the intersection at US 40 and State Road 59, Launch Academy.

The school has a year sale each year in support of the school.

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This year, the family of Lynn and Julie Romas donated many items for the annual event, which featured a special deal of $20 for a 55-gallon trash bag.

There was a lot to browse through, including items in the school and the parking lot.