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Welcome!
Welcome!
Dan Patch Days has been held annually since 1970 (with the exception of 2016 & 2020) in honor of the world-famous pacer who was foaled in Oxford, Indiana to owner Daniel Messner, Jr.
Dan Patch was a long-legged, wobbly, awkward colt with knobby knees - the colt even required assistance to stand to nurse. Many of Messner's friends encouraged him to have the colt put out of his misery. Instead the colt was nurtured and trained to be a pacer.. And the rest is history.
We hope this website will provide you with the information you seek about participating in or visiting Dan Patch Days in Oxford, Indiana.
For more information on the Great Dan Patch, you may visit the Dan Patch Historical Society or the Indiana Historical Society.
2026 Dan Patch Days Committee Members
2026 Dan Patch Days Committee Members
Oxford Lions Club Members
Karen Ahlbrand, President
Tina Gardner, Treasurer
Gigi Sims, Secretary
Dianna Brown
Judy Platt
Chris Sheetz
Chase Stacy
Kara Stacy
Participating Organizations
Benton Central Bison Football
Benton Community Food & Service Co-Op
Oak Grove Heritage House
St Isidore the Farmer Life Teen
Volunteer Members
Blane Baker
Ashley Bice
Robin Cambpell
Meghan Center
Missy Corns
Carly Eastman
Sydney Hasser
Rebecca Hinterlong
Brooke Johnson
Shane Johnson
Jennifer Kalewski
Connie Leuck
Kris Mermoud
Jerry Muller
Kasey Muller
Kelsie Muller
Mark Muller
Shawn Muller
Suzanne Muller
Sarah Porter
William Porter
Tim Tabert
Sam Tabert
Matt Vandeveer
Where is Oxford, Indiana?
Where is Oxford, Indiana?
Oxford is located in Benton County in west central Indiana. Below are directions from different areas.
From the North: (Chicago)
Use I-65 S or US-41 S
From the South: (Indianapolis)
Use I-65 N or I-74 W
From the East: (Ft. Wayne)
Use US-24 W, IN-25 and US-52W
From the West: (Champaign)
Use I-74 E, IN-63 N, and US-41 N
For more information about Oxford visit the city website.
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