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August 5, 2023 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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August 4, 2023 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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December 3, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Are you getting your lights out yet???
Lighted Tractor Parade
Dec. 3rd starting at 7:00pm
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August 6, 2022 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Join the Knox County Chamber of Commerce for their Watermelon Festival 5k Run/Walk!
Presented by Old National Bank
When: Saturday, August 6, 2022
Time: 8:00 am Start
Where: Patrick Henry Square (The Run will start at Patrick Henry Square Vincennes, IN, and end in the 200 block of Main Street.)
Cost: $30
Race day information
Packet pick-up will start at 7:00 am in the morning at Patrick Henry Square. We will have your race day bag with your event t-shirt, race bib, and other goodies. Late registration and packet pick-up will end at 7:30 am.
The race will start at Patrick Henry Square at 8:00 am. Volunteers, signs, and police officers will be located along the route to point the way. There will also be a water station located at the halfway point.
Awards
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce will be awarding the Overall Top Female and Male Runners. There is also a contest for the “Best Dressed” Runner. Wear your best watermelon-themed outfit!
Finisher medals will be awarded at the finish line. Snacks and other goodies will be provided at the end of the race.
To ensure you receive a Watermelon Fest 5K Run/Walk t-shirt, please register by Wednesday, July 27.
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Agritourism Sites are Open for Business
Summer is in full swing and the fields in Knox County are full of fresh produce! With full fields, our agritourism sites are stocking their shelves with the best they have to offer. Keep reading to learn more about our agritourism destinations and what each has to offer.
Agritourism Travels
Over 92% of the land in Knox County is used for agriculture. Our county ranks first overall in the state for our Market Value of Agricultural Products Sold, 1st in sales of grains, oilseeds, dry beans, and dry peas, as well as 1st in vegetables, melons, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. It should come as no surprise then that agritourism plays a large role in our local economy. Here is our recommended route for your Knox County agritourism journey…
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August 7, 2021 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
8:00 am – Watermelon Festival 5K Run/Walk
9:00 am – 3-on-3 Tournament
10:00 am – Kids Fun Zone
10:00 am – Baby/Toddler Pagent
12:30 pm – Seed Spitting Contest
1:00 pm – Knox County Variety Show
2:30 pm – Watermelon Toss
3:00 pm – Miss Watermelon Pagent
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August 6, 2021 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
5:00 pm – Vendor Booths Open
6:00 – 10:00 pm – First City Music Fest Concert
6:00 – 10:00 pm – Outdoor Beer Garden hosted by the Vincennes Brewing Company
7:00 pm – Watermelon Eating Contest
