Not our St. John's: Batesville church picnic set for July 25 in Indiana
A summer church picnic circulating under the name St. Johns has prompted some double takes here at home. To avoid confusion: this event is taking place in Batesville, Indiana, and not in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. The gathering is hosted by St. Johns United Church of Christ in Batesville, with festivities scheduled for Saturday, July 25 at 300 North Huntersville Road.
Given the number of institutions and communities that share the St. John’s name, these mix-ups happen. For local readers scanning weekend plans, the details below clarify the location while offering a snapshot of what the Indiana congregation has in store.
Event at a glance
- Host: St. Johns United Church of Christ (Batesville, Indiana)
- Date: Saturday, July 25
- Address: 300 North Huntersville Road, Batesville, IN
- Highlights: Homemade ice cream, roast beef, mock turtle soup, German potato salad, kids’ and teen games, live band, pie auction
Organizers say volunteers have spent recent weeks preparing more than 200 gallons of their special-recipe homemade ice cream. The menu extends well beyond sweets, with roast beef, mock turtle soup, German potato salad and assorted sides planned for the day. Seating options include an air-conditioned hall or outdoor tents, and carryout will be available.
“There are desserts which taste even better with a dip or two of ice cream,” said organizer Cindy Feller.
Food, music and a pie auction
The church is framing the day as a family-friendly gathering with activities for kids and teens. Live music is also on the agenda: the Eureka Band is slated to perform at 6 p.m., followed by a pie auction at 7 p.m.. The menu and schedule, as shared by organizers, give a clear sense of the event’s pace and flavour.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Signature treat | Special-recipe homemade ice cream (200+ gallons prepared) |
| Main dishes | Roast beef; mock turtle soup; German potato salad; sides |
| Dining options | Indoor (air-conditioned) seating; tent seating; carryout available |
| Family activities | Games for children and teens |
| Live music | Eureka Band at 6 p.m. |
| Auction | Pie auction at 7 p.m. |
Why it’s on our radar in St. John’s
Listings and headlines featuring “St. Johns” can easily trip up local calendars—especially when they land in regional feeds or get shared without a province or state attached. While this picnic is an out-of-province event, we’re noting it here to help readers distinguish it from any local gatherings and to prevent last-minute mix-ups. The Batesville congregation also uses the shorter St. John’s UCC name in some references, which can further add to the confusion for those scanning quickly.
For those with friends or family stateside—or travellers already in the Midwest—the details above sum up what’s planned in Batesville on July 25. For everyone else in the Avalon, the takeaway is straightforward: this is a community celebration in Indiana, not a St. John’s, N.L., listing.
Practical details for would-be attendees
- Location confirmation: St. Johns United Church of Christ, 300 North Huntersville Road, Batesville, Indiana.
- Date and time features: The picnic runs Saturday, July 25, with live music at 6 p.m. and a pie auction at 7 p.m.
- Food and comfort: Indoor air-conditioned seating, tent options and carryout aim to make the event accessible in summer heat.
As summer event calendars fill up across communities that share similar names, double-checking the address is the surest way to keep weekend plans on track. For this one: it’s Batesville, Indiana—complete with a heaping scoop of homemade ice cream.
