Framing Ferdinand

10/14/2026

Be sure to mark your calendars for this magical evening to start the holiday season!

🎄 Join us Sunday, November 1, from 6–8 PM EST at Wollenmann House (1150 Main Street, Ferdinand) for the 2nd Annual Ferdinand Christmas Pyramid Lighting Ceremony!

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with German heritage, pyramid concessions, and a special tribute to our neighboring community of Celestine. Enjoy a historical presentation highlighting Father Joseph Kundek and Celestine’s founding in 1843, followed by the lighting of our 34-foot-tall Christmas pyramid.

🌭 Concessions begin at 6 PM, featuring bratwurst, German tenderloin, w**e, b**r, and hot chocolate.

Bring your family and friends for an evening of history, tradition, and holiday magic!

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10/11/2026

🍂🎉 THANK YOU, FERDINAND, FOR AN AMAZING WALKTOBER FEST! 🎉🍂

What a wonderful day celebrating our community, supporting local businesses, and enjoying everything that makes Ferdinand so special! ❤️ We are so grateful to everyone who came out and helped make Walktober Fest a success.

A huge thank-you to the amazing vendors, volunteers, local merchants, and community partners who helped bring this event to life. Your time, support, and dedication mean so much to our community!

🎨 A SPECIAL THANK-YOU TO TRADITIONAL ARTS!

The mural dedication was a special highlight of Walktober Fest! We want to recognize Traditional Arts and everyone involved for the incredible hard work, time, and dedication that went into bringing this beautiful project to life. Thank you for helping create something meaningful that we can celebrate and enjoy for years to come! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who came out, shopped local, enjoyed the festivities, and celebrated all that makes Ferdinand such a wonderful place. Your support makes a difference, and we are grateful for each and every one of you!

Thank you for making Walktober Fest a success. We can’t wait to do it again! 🍁🧡



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10/10/2026

Today was an amazing morning and afternoon! Thank you to everyone that joined us for a great fall morning! Pictures to follow!

We were hoping the fun would continue into the evening but with the impending rain, Oktoberfest at the Wollenmann House has been cancelled. Instead, look forward to another great event at the Wollenmann House on 11/1 to light the Christmas pyramid and start the holiday season!

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10/10/2026

🍂 TODAY'S THE DAY! 🍂
WALKTOBER 2026 IS HERE!

The streets of Ferdinand are ready for a full day of fall fun! 🎨🎃🛍️

Don't forget to check out the full schedule and make your way around town. Whether you're here for the mural dedication, shopping, family activities, food, music or Oktoberfest, there's something happening all day long!

📍 Ferdinand, Indiana

🎨 A Mural Moment

❤️ Walk. Shop. Explore. Celebrate.

Tag us in your Walktober photos today! 📸🍂

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10/09/2026

🍂 TOMORROW IS WALKTOBER! 🎨

It’s almost here!

Tomorrow, Ferdinand comes alive for Walktober 2026 — A Mural Moment.

🎨 Mural Dedication
🛍️ Vendor Market
🎃 FREE Family Activities, including Paint-a-Pumpkin!
🐾 Dog Meet & Greet
💪 Upbeat Barre
📚 Library Activities
🎨 Art Demonstration
🏠 Station 313 Open House
🍺 Evening Oktoberfest

…and SO much more!

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10/08/2026

☀️ START YOUR WALKTOBER DAY RIGHT!

Wondering where to start on October 10?

🍳 Grab breakfast at Fleig's Cafe between 7–10 AM

💪 Get moving with Upbeat Barre from 9–10 AM

📚 Stop by the Library 3D Craft & Book Sale from 9:30 AM–1:30 PM

🎨 Then head to Fleig's Cafe at 10 AM for the Ferdinand Mural Dedication!

After that, keep walking, shopping and exploring all that Walktober has to offer!
Your perfect fall Saturday starts in Ferdinand. 🍂❤️

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10/05/2026

The countdown is ON!

Just 5 days until Walktober 2026 takes over Ferdinand!

Spend your Saturday:

🎨 Celebrating our new mural
🛍️ Shopping local vendors
🎃 Enjoying FREE family activities
🐾 Meeting adoptable dogs
☕ Eating & drinking local
🎶 Listening to live music
🍺 Celebrating our German heritage at Oktoberfest

📅 Saturday, October 10

Tag someone you’re bringing with you! 👇

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10/03/2026

🎃 WALKTOBER AT THE WOLLENMANN HOUSE! 🍂

Make the Wollenmann House one of your stops during Walktober on Saturday, October 10!

There’s plenty happening throughout the day:

💪Upbeat Barre Special Class led by Sheree Thayne - 9:00 AM

🐾 Dog Meet & Greet with the Humane Society — 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
Meet some adorable adoptable dogs and grab a treat for your pup!

🍺 Oktoberfest — 6:00–10:00 PM
Come back in the evening to enjoy refreshments, live music from Debbie Schuetter and a celebration of Ferdinand’s German roots at the Christmas Pyramid!

🍽️ Bistro Specials
Be sure to stop by 1150 Main Street Bistro for special Walktober food and drink offerings throughout the day!

Whether you're stopping by with the family during the day or coming back for Oktoberfest in the evening, the Wollenmann House is a stop you don't want to miss! 🍂🎃

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10/01/2026

🍁 WALKTOBER DOESN'T STOP AT THE VENDOR MARKET!

Our local Ferdinand businesses are joining in on the fun with special Merchant Happenings throughout the day! 🧡

Stop by participating businesses for:

🎃 Fall crafts
☕ Beverages
🍪 Kid-friendly treats & food options
🎁 Discount Specials
🍦 Live music

Participating businesses include Traditional Arts Today, Fleig's Cafe, German American Bank, St. Benedict's, The Oasis, Tin Lizzie's and Old School Ice Cream.

Make a day of it—walk downtown and see what you discover! 🍂

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07/09/2026

Make plans to head to the gazebo Friday night for live music, food, and beverages! It is sure to be a great time!