Countdown to the Touch
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Spencer Park 9:00am – 9:00pm (CST)
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The DeMotte Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Touch of Dutch Festival on the second Saturday in August at Spencer Park in DeMotte, Indiana. This family-fun event boasts 4,000-6,000 visitors and features a parade, a car show, free live entertainment, craft and food vendors, kid’s entertainment, giveaways and so much more!
This event offers free admission and lots off free parking.
Vendor applications are now available. Click on the Vendors tab above and join us for a fun and fabulous day!
If you would like to become a volunteer for the Touch of Dutch, email or call the Chamber at info@demottechamber.org or 219-987-5800 or text 219-405-6840.
Hoofd Sponsor
Title Sponsor
Sponsor Levels
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Platina Sponsoren
Platinum Sponsors
Gouden Sponsoren
Gold Sponsors
Zilveren Sponsoren
Silver Sponsors
Bronzen Sponsoren
Bronze Sponsors
Gulden Sponsoren
Dutch Guilder Sponsors
Autoshow Sponsoren
Car Show Sponsors
Optocht Sponsoren
Parade Sponsors
Sponsoren in Natura
In-Kind Sponsors
- Republic Services (Trash Removal)
- Wiers Chevrolet/Cadillac/GMC (golf carts)
- Fase’s Water Treatment and Rental (tents, tables, chairs)
- Town & Country Paving (tower lighting and marking the grounds & parking)
- The Hamstra Group (parking areas)
- Boy Scout Troop 157 (volunteering help)
- Boy Scout Troop 167 (volunteering help)
- DeMotte Police Department (parade assistance & traffic control)
- Jasper County Police Department (parade assistance & traffic control
- DeMotte Parks Department
Other Financial Donations
- DeMotte Women’s Circle of Giving
- Granted $2500 towards 2023 entertainment
Attention Non-Food Vendors
Application Deadline: August 10, 2023
There are spaces for home-based sellers (i.e. Avon, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, etc.). These are on first come, first serve basis. No duplicate home based vendors will be allowed. However, duplicate homemade crafts and non-food vendors may be allowed. We will accept applications until the venue is filled. Additionally, vendors will be assessed double fees (cash payment only) if we receive your application after the deadline.
2023 TOUCH OF DUTCH VENDOR REGISTRATION
We are happy to have your interest in being a vendor at the Touch of Dutch Festival this year. All applications are subject to approval. You will receive confirmation soon after your application has been processed. There are no refunds unless the application is declined by the committee for any reason. There are no rain dates.
Vendor Responsibilities
- All tables, chairs, tents, displays, signage, etc.
- Setup Friday (Aug 11) from 4:00 -7:00 pm (CST)
- Setup Saturday (Aug 12) from 6:00-9:00 am (CST)
- Tear down Saturday no earlier than 4:00 pm (CST)
- All vendors are invited to stay until the fireworks
Overnight Security
- An overnight, full-time police officer will be on the festival grounds Friday night.
- Securing your booth and its contents are your responsibility.
- Do not leave cash overnight.
Vendor Booth Pricing
- Information Booth (12×12)
- DeMotte Chamber member – $40
- Non-Chamber member – $60
- Craft Booth (12×12)
- DeMotte Chamber member – $68
- Non-Chamber member – $85
- Food
- DeMotte Chamber member – $150 (no trailer – 12×12)
- Non-Chamber member – $170 (no trailer – 12×12)
- DeMotte Chamber member – $300 with trailer
- Non-Chamber member – $340 with trailer
- Electricity is $30 more per 20 amp circuit
If you have any questions, please call or text 219-405-6840
Attention Food Vendors
Application Deadline: July 28, 2023 at Noon
It is your responsibility to contact and obtain a Jasper County Health Permit at 219-866-4917.
Note: You may be required to have your trailer inspected at the Jasper County Health Department in Rensselaer, IN prior to the event. Failure to comply with the health department will void your Touch of Dutch application and a refund will NOT be issued. No exceptions.
Approved 2023 Vendor List
This will be updated weekly.
2023 TOUCH OF DUTCH PARADE REGISTRATION
On Saturday August 12th the Touch of Dutch Parade will commence at 10 am (CST). We are inviting you to participate by submitting your application here.
Week of Parade
- Submitted entries will receive an email from the committee
- Email includes:
- Your printable entry number, please bring this with you
- Specific line up instructions
- Detailed map
- Contact information
Day of Parade, August 12, 2023
- Lineup begins at 9:00 am (CST)
- Halleck Street closes at 9:15 am (CST)
- Participants will lineup on 8th Ave. NE between 700 W and Halleck Street
- Lineup must be complete by 9:30 am (CST)
If you have any questions, please call or text 219-405-6840.
Parade Entry Deadline
Parade entry forms are due by Sunday, August 6, 2023. If your entry is received after August 6th, your entry will be put to the back of the parade lineup.
2023 TOUCH OF DUTCH VOLUNTEER SIGNUP
We are in need of many volunteers during the Touch of Dutch! We are seeking volunteers for all of the activities defined below on Friday, August 11 and Saturday, August 12, 2023.
Festival Planning?
If you are interested in being on the festival planning committee email here.
Vendor assistance
Hours: Friday 3pm-7pm – Saturday 6am-9am
- Show the vendor where their booth is.
- Remind them that they are only allowed to unload at the unloading zones
and immediately move their vehicle to the vendor parking.- Their vehicle will be towed if it’s not moved by the time the event starts
- Direct them where to, and how to set up their booth for the day.
- Not advised to assist vendors to take their items to their booth spaces or set up
their tent.
- Not advised to assist vendors to take their items to their booth spaces or set up
Garbage pick-up
Hours: Saturday 8am-10pm
- Keep the park cleaned up
Parking
Hours: Saturday 8am-4pm
- Need to have many people help to park people on the park grounds
- There are several “zones” for parking cars. There needs to be someone at each zone
Chamber booth assistance
Hours: Saturday 8am-8pm
- Relaying information from the Chamber booth to the emcee during the event
- We may have sponsor’s door prizes every 30 minutes during the event
- Sell t-shirts
- Tend to vendor’s questions
- Tend to guest’s questions
Join the volunteer team by signing up for your shift today!
2023 TOUCH OF DUTCH EVENTS TIMELINE
Check back often as we will continue to update and fill all events! Look forward to seeing you on August 12, 2023!
6:00 am (CST)
Car Show Registration Begins
Show Car Registration ($20) – 6am-9am
Free admission to spectators – 9am-2pm
9:00 am (CST)
Festival Begins
Free admission, free parking
9:00 am (CST)
9:15 am (CST)
Halleck Street Closes
10:00 am (CST)
Parade Begins
10:00 am (CST)
Noon (CST)
Opening Ceremony
12:15 pm (CST)
Quentin Flagg
Free concert at the band shell
12:15 pm (CST)
2:00 pm (CST)
Car Show Awards
2:00 pm (CST)
High Street Band
Free concert at the band shell
2:00 pm (CST)
4:00 pm (CST)
Cinderella - A Fractured Fairtale
Free play at the band shell
5:00 pm (CST)
Steel Country Band
Free concert at the band shell
5:00 pm (CST)
7:00 pm (CST)
Mr. Funnyman
Free concert at the band shell
9:00 pm (CST)
Fireworks
Free fireworks, sponsored by NIPSCO and Jasper County REMC
9:00 pm (CST)
Select the image to download or print.
2023 Touch of Dutch Grand Marshal Nomination Form
Please nominate a person who has contributed years of outstanding voluntary service to our community without benefit of monetary gain.
Deadline to nominate is May 1, 2023
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Nominee must be in good standing in the community
- Nominee should be someone who displays outstanding service, pride and commitment in the DeMotte community through volunteerism
- Nominee’s activities should be above and beyond the nominee’s profession or normal call of duty
- Nominee should be able and willing to carry out the functions of the Grand Marshal* on August 12, 2023 during the Touch of Dutch Parade
* The Chamber Board of Directors will sometimes have a Citizen of the Year in addition to a Grand Marshal for the Touch of Dutch Parade. That is not determined until selections take place in May. Your nominee may be called upon as Citizen of the Year if the Board so decides.
Official Touch of Dutch Poster
Download or view the official event poster. (coming soon)
Official Car Show Poster
Download or view the official car show poster.
Map to Spencer Park
See how to get to Spencer Park, the home of the Touch of Dutch Festival! Includes backroads around parade.
Rotary Ramble
Learn more about the Rotary Ramble that takes place the same day as the Touch of Dutch. (coming soon)
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