Southern Indiana

Garden Gate Jazz, Art, Wine, & Craft Beer Festival
2018-04-28 11:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Huntingburg City Park, 203 South Cherry Street, Huntingburg, IN, 47542, United States
Visit the Garden Gate Jazz, Art, Wine & Craft Beer Festival to enjoy art vendors, live jazz music, food trucks, and beer and wine gardens.

Corydon Extravaganza
2018-04-28 - 2018-04-29 | Harrison County Fairgrounds, 341 South Capitol Avenue, Corydon, IN, 47112, United States
Don’t miss the Corydon Extravaganza! Visit dozens of booths and browse antiques, collectibles, and handcrafted furniture and household items.
Corydon Extravaganza Dates:
Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ET
Sunday, April 29, 2018, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm ET

50th Annual Orleans Dogwood Festival
2018-04-25 - 2018-04-28 | Orleans Congress Square, S. Maple Street, Orleans, IN, 47452, United States
Carnival rides, food and fun. Parade on Saturday. Free to attend.

Thunder Over Louisville
2018-04-21 10:00 - 23:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Jeffersonville and Clarksville, IN, United States
View Thunder Over Louisville, the nation’s largest annual fireworks show, from the north bank of the Ohio River. The event is the official opening for the two-week Kentucky Derby Festival.

Funk in the City
2018-04-21 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Knox) | Haynie’s Corner Evansville, Corner of SE 2nd St and Adams Ave, Evansville, IN, 47713, United States
Join us as for a fabulous day of art at Funk in the City! Featuring artists from around the region and multiple states, this is a great opportunity to support artists and the art community. In addition to the amazing artist and artisans, there will also be fabulous food vendors to satisfy your hunger! Children are free!

Watermelon Drop
2017-12-31 - 2018-01-01 | Patrick Henry Square, 401 S 2nd St, Vincennes, IN, 47591, United States
Knox County’s own quirky New Year’s event features live music in a heated tent. Watch a 500-pound watermelon rise high in the sky as midnight approaches, culminating with 18 Knox County watermelons dropped on the splatform at the stroke of midnight followed by fireworks.

John Berry Christmas Show
2017-12-09 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Enjoy the community concert series in the City of Washington. The Christmas Show takes place at the Washington High School and proceeds go to continuing the community concert series in 2018.

This event is on Eastern Time.

Spirit of Christmas
2017-12-04 18:00 - 2017-12-05 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Odon, Main Street, Odon, IN, United States
Enjoy a lighted Christmas Parade, Santa in the Floral Hall, and music with cookies, cocoa, and coffee in the Pete Sims building.

Christmas in New Harmony
2017-12-02 - 2017-12-03 | New Harmony Historic District, Main Street, New Harmony, IN, 47631, United States
An Old World family celebration and shopping experience you can’t miss! Join us the first weekend in December in the walkable village of New Harmony, Indiana from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm CT.

Santa Claus Christmas Celebration
2017-12-01 - 2017-12-17 | Town of Santa Claus, Santa Claus, IN, 47579, United States
The Santa Claus Christmas Celebration takes over the town of Santa Claus during the first three weekends of December!
Enjoy Christmas Dinner with Santa at Santa’s Lodge. Drive through the 1.2-mile Santa Claus Land of Lights inside Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort. Meet Santa and browse thousands of ornaments at the gigantic Santa Claus Christmas Store. Find the perfect gift at several themed shops including Santa’s TOYS and Holly Tree Christmas Shop. Roast chestnuts on an open fire at Santa’s Candy Castle, too. Don’t forget to write a letter to Santa at the Santa Claus Museum & Village.
Find Christmas packages for the entire family to start or continue holiday traditions in America’s Christmas Hometown.
Explore 2017 holiday events associated with the Santa Claus Christmas Celebration here.

Jasper O'Tannebaum Days
2017-12-01 - 2017-12-03 | Downtown Jasper, Jasper, IN, United States
Let downtown Jasper’s colossal Christmas tree welcome you to the Jasper O’ Tannenbaum Days celebration. Visit each store to see talented artists and artisans demonstrate their skills of wood-carving, pottery, quilting, and butter-churning. Enjoy unique shopping, carolers, visits with Santa, carriage rides, special performances, and tours of historic sites including the magnificent St. Joseph Church, an 1880 Romanesque, old world-style church listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This event is on Eastern Time.

Christmas Treasures Dinner Show
2017-11-25 18:45 - 2017-12-16 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Legend of French Lick, 7328 West County Road 100, West Baden Springs, IN, 47469, United States
An original music production full of crowd favorites and all of those musical memories we have grown to love. Classics by Bing Crosby, the Carpenters, Amy Grant, and many more are expressed beautifully through song and dance. This is a Branson-style variety show, fun for the whole family!
The Christmas Treasures Dinner Show takes place at the Abbeydell Hall at Legend of French Lick. Dinner begins at 6:45 pm ET and the show starts at 8:00 pm ET.

Christmas in the Park
2017-11-25 17:30 - 2018-01-01 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | East Side Park, 310 NE 21st Street, Washington, IN, United States
Enjoy lights in the park from November 25, 2017, to January 1, 2018. On December 7 & 21 only, visitors can experience carriage rides, crafts, and visit with Santa.

Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt
2017-11-18 - 2017-11-19 | Town of Ferdinand, Ferdinand, IN, United States
Every year, thousands of people pour into Ferdinand to visit the unique Christkindlmarkt Heritage Markets, voted as one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association in 2012. These markets, which are the result of a concept beginning in 14th century Germany, feature lavishly decorated booths spilling over with Christmas wares, antiques, and gifts of exemplary quality, delicious regional food, live entertainment, a free concert, free tours, and so much more.

Tree Lighting Ceremonies at French Lick Resort
2017-11-17 19:00 - 2017-11-18 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | French Lick Resort, 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick, IN, 47432, United States
Gather around the tree at the hotel entrance or watch the festivities from the grand veranda. The 50 Days of Lights at French Lick Resort commences with the annual tree lighting ceremony at French Lick Springs Hotel on Friday, November 17, 2017. A visit from Santa and fireworks make this a special tradition! Stay and watch the grand tree lighting in the Atrium at West Baden Springs on Saturday, November 18, 2017.

Christmas Stroll
2017-11-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Washington, Main Street, Washington, IN, United States
Visit local businesses, chat with Santa, enjoy hot cider, hot cocoa, cookies, and more.

U.S. Mint Quarter Launch
2017-11-14 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Riverfront Pavilion, 102 N. 2nd Street, Vincennes, IN, 47591, United States
A ceremony marking the “America the Beautiful” quarter release featuring George Rogers Clark with a coin exchange immediately following.

Chandelier Country Christmas
2017-11-10 10:00 - 2017-11-11 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Wilson Family Farm, 5060 East 350 North, Montgomery, IN, United States
Guests will enjoy craft and food vendors, plus entertainment.
This event is on Eastern Time.

Huntingburg Christmas Stroll
2017-11-09 - 2017-11-12 | Downtown Huntingburg, 4th Street, Huntingburg, IN, United States
Experience the joys of a Victorian Christmas in the heart of Huntingburg’s Downtown Historic District, home to dozens of antique and specialty shops and unique eateries. Enjoy carriage rides, shopping, carolers, photos with Santa, a lantern launch, and the ever-popular cookie walk. The Christmas Stroll heralds the official start of the holiday season in southern Indiana.

Full Moon Hike
2017-11-04 20:00 - 21:00 UTC | Charlestown State Park, 12500 Indiana 62, Charlestown, IN, 47111, United States
Hike along trails in Charlestown State Park to enjoy a night under the stars and a full moon. Hikers are encouraged to wear hiking shoes, warm and comfortable clothing, and bring a walking stick and red lens flashlight. Camping is available at park; camping reservations are recommended.
http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2986.htm

Muster on the Wabash
2017-11-04 - 2017-11-05 | Vincennes State Historic Sites, 3090 N. Old Ft. Knox Road, Vincennes, IN, 47591, United States
Enjoy interactive events, more than 150 period re-enactors of the war of 1812, demonstrations, skits, merchandise and food.
Admission: $5 per carload

Legend of Dry Hollow
2017-10-28 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | French Lick Resort, 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick, IN, 47432, United States
Join French Lick Resort on the weekend before Halloween for some frightening fun as you venture through the spooky trail to Dry Hollow. Calm your nerves at the top of the trail where participants can enjoy refreshments, snacks, activities, and a scary story before heading back for more thrills and excitement. Don’t forget your treat bag!
The trail is open to all ages, but a family-friendly walk will begin at 6:00 pm, while a PG-13 walk starts at 8:00 pm. All times are Eastern Time.

Fall Heritage Days and Rendezvous
2017-10-28 09:00 - 2017-10-29 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum, 928 Fairground Drive, Rockport, IN, 47635, United States
Step back in time to experience what life was like when Lincoln lived in Southern Indiana.
The village comes alive with costumed interpreters, encampment, demonstrators, kids activities, candle dipping, entertainment, food and more.
The newly revamped museum is a must see.
Dates, Times, Prices:
The Fall Heritage Days Rendezvous takes place at the Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum on Saturday, October 28, 2017, and Sunday, October 29, 2017, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm CT.
The cost is $5 per adult and $3 for seniors and children 12 and under.

Haunted Harmonie Trick or Treat at Harmonie State Park
2017-10-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Harmonie State Park, 3451 Harmonie State Park Road, New Harmonie, IN, 47631, United States
Bring the kids to Harmonie State Park for the Haunted Harmonie Trick or Treat. Campsites feature fantastic Halloween decorations and there’s more than enough candy to go around.
Event is from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm CT

Shubael Little Pioneer Village
2017-10-21 10:00 - 2017-10-22 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Shubael Little Pioneer Village, 7590 East State Road 66, Cannelton, IN, 47520, United States
Visit this Pioneer Village from the early 1900’s. During the special event, visitors will find food and live music, people dressed in authentic clothing, demonstrations of trades from the past, and worship service on Sunday.

Event is free; parking is $5 per car.

Brown's Bittersweet Farms Grand Opening
2017-10-21 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Brown’s Bittersweet Barn, 13945 Old State Road 37, Tell City, IN, 47586, United States
Unique shopping venue consisting of antiques, collectibles, quilt supplies, primitives, vintage, and one-of-a-kind items housed in a 120-year-old barn. Café featuring sandwiches, homemade cakes, pies, fudge, and soft serve ice cream

Autumn on the River
2017-10-21 - 2017-10-22 | IN
This annual fall festival includes music, food, helicopter rides, booths, a parade and more family-fun entertainment. For more info on this historical Southern Indiana festival, visit: https://autumnontheriver.wordpress.com

Rosenvolk Festival
2017-10-20 - 2017-10-22 | 18th Street Park, 18th Street, Ferdinand, IN, United States
This German medieval festival will feature more than 20 acts of music and amusement. There will be full contact jousting led by the four-time National Champion and host of the History Channel’s “Full Metal Jousting,” Shane Adams.

Zimmerman Glasstoberfest
2017-10-20 - 2017-10-21 | Zimmerman Art Glass Factory, 300 East Chestnut, Corydon, IN, 47112, United States
Celebrate a family tradition of glass making and watch a first hand demonstration of glassmaking at the second annual Zimmerman Glasstoberfest. Live music and a beer garden – artist’s booths, entertainment and German food!
Festival begins at 5:00 pm on Friday and 10:00 am on Saturday.

19th Annual Dulcimer Chautauqua on the Wabash
2017-10-19 - 2017-10-22 | New Harmony/Thralls Opera House, 612 Church Street, New Harmony, IN, 47631, United States
Join us from 4:30 pm – 11:00 pm (CT) for a music festival that is a celebration of the music and culture associated with the mountain dulcimer. (The mountain dulcimer originated in the Appalachian mountains and is the only truly American musical instrument.)
Admission is $15 per person each night; Free for children 18 and under
