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Welcome!
Welcome!
The Dan Patch Community Festival 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 the Dan Patch Community Festival in Oxford, Indiana.
For more information on the Great Dan Patch, you may visit the Dan Patch Historical Society or the Indiana Historical Society.
2025 Dan Patch Community Festival Committee Members
2025 Dan Patch Community Festival Committee Members
Oxford Lions Club Members
Karen Ahlbrand, President
Tina Gardner, Treasurer
Gigi Sims, Secretary
Dianna Brown
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 Campbell
Brooke Johnson
Shane Johnson
Connie Leuck
Jennifer Kawlewski
Kris Mermoud
Kasey Muller
Kelsie Muller
Jerry Muller
Suzanne Muller
Sam Tabert
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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