2026 Chairpersons
Co-Chair – Jodi Clark
Co-Chair – Mike Miller
79th General Chairperson – Katie Houchin
Persimmon Festival Committee Chairpersons:
Each year brings a new chairperson who oversees the festival. That chairperson will have two co-chairs, one of which will step up to take place the following year.
This cycle has continued for years, ensuring that new and fresh ideas are brought to the table to keep the Mitchell Persimmon Festival up and going!
MEET THE 79TH GENERAL CHAIRPERSON
Katie Houchin
Below you will find this year’s co-chairs and a list of the committee chairpersons. Everyone below is a person
who has agreed to volunteer their time to make sure that the festival runs smoothly.
| Chairperson | Katie Houchin | 812-278-0200 |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Chairperson | Jodi Clark | 812-583-6119 |
| Co-Chairperson | Mike Miller | |
| Treasurer | Don Caudell II | 812-797-9550 |
| Antique Tractor | Matt Roll | 812-276-3637 |
| Arm Band Sales | Mitchell Chamber Office | 812-849-4441 |
| Arts, Crafts and Photo Contest | Susie Cessna Barbara Wigley | 812-849-3082 812-797-4124 |
| Art Exhibits | W. David Fields | 812-278-4723 |
| Baby Contest | Bobbi Hunter Mackenzie Reeve | 812-797-3037 812-583-4361 |
| Community Yard Sale | Chamber Office | 812-849-4441 |
| Cruise In | Cody Lamm | 812-797-1707 |
| Emergency Equipment Show | Tyler Duncan | 812-583-6770 |
| Festival Photographer | Sarah Adams | 812-797-0763 |
| Food Vendor | Maren Terrell | 812-606-4492 |
| Little, Mini, Jr. Miss Pageant | Holly Tanksley | 812-865-0096 |
| Motorcycle Show | Rob Stephens | 812-797-4876 |
| Parade | Laura Asbury | 812-279-0794 |
| Persimmon Dessert & Novelty | Courtney George McFadden | 812-521-2849 |
| Persimmon 5K Walk/Run | Sally Miller | 812-508-4073 |
| Persimmon Idol | WBIW/WQRK/Litefm | 812-275-7555 |
| Persimmon Market | Lori Hall | 812-675-9610 |
| Queen Pageant | Michele Super | 812-675-2361 |
| Quilt Show | Dee Brinkworth | 812-675-7419 |
| Road Rally | Missy Little | 812-797-7959 |
| Senior Day | Trudy Wells | 812-849-4457 |
| Ticket Booth | Chamber Office | 812-849-4441 |
| Vesper Service | Daniel Lee | 812-788-1461 |