Columbia City
Old Settlers' Days

As the calendar pages turn, excitement builds in the heart of Whitley County for a tradition that has been the highlight of our community for over a century. We are… Continue reading SAVE THE DATE! Old Settlers Festival 2024

The Old Settlers Day Association continues to support the community by giving back. They recently donated to Junior Achievement serving Whitley County for their fundraising event Whitley Royale.

The Old Settlers gave to the Columbia City Police Department for their upcoming event Patrolling 4 Presents. The Old Settlers Association meet throughout the year for planning the upcoming festival… Continue reading Old Settlers Association: Giving Back and Growing Forward

Just today, Vice President Kim Wheeler had the pleasure of presenting Cindy Baker from Troy Center with a check of $2,000 to assist with their program requirements!

This morning, 2nd Vice President Jim Argerbright presented Abby White of the Whitley County Family YMCA with a check of $1,000 to go toward their program needs!

Old Settlers and OSD Presidents were proud to present Mr. Mathew Henney with the awards for oldest AND longest residing Whitley County resident. Pictured are the following: Kim Wheeler (OSD… Continue reading Presentation of Oldest and Longest Whitley County Resident

Old Settler’s Day president, Linda Hyndman delivers a donation to Jeff Wike of The Center. The Center is a non-profit, community-based, youth development organization benefiting Whitley County since 2005.

$500 donation Pictured left to right: Old settlers presidents Jim Argerbright, Chad Whetstone Aaron Mathieu, Museum director, OSD presidents, Kim Wheeler and Linda Hyndman.

$1000 donation to The Giving Gardens of Indiana Pictured Rachel Alexander, Executive Director and John Lefever, Community Foundation and Old Settlers Red Coat and Past president.

As this year’s Old Settlers Days President, I would like to thank everyone for coming to the festival and enjoying time with family and friends. The past few years coming… Continue reading Presidential Thank You

“First and foremost I want to thank Robert Bishir from Next Generation RC & Hobby and his wife, Terrie, for their continued support in our hobby and what we all… Continue reading A Successful RC Drag Race

In the digital age where communication happens at the click of a button, it’s easy to forget the charm and nostalgia associated with physical postcards. Whitley County, a great community… Continue reading Uncover the Rich History of Whitley County: Get Your Commemorative Postcards Today!

As the much-anticipated 119th Annual Old Settlers Days Festival approaches, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation to the incredible sponsors who have come forward to… Continue reading A Heartfelt Note of Gratitude in Anticipation of the 119th Annual Old Settlers Days Festival

Years ago, Gay Martin and a friend, who had ponies, had been part of local fairs providing pony rides since they were 13 or 14 years old. While at a… Continue reading 60 Years of Sweetness: The Story of Gay Martin’s Lemonade Stand at Old Settler Days”