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May 2022
Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
Take a step back in time and surround yourself with the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of the American Revolutionary War period during the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous! Held on Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29 (Memorial Day Weekend) at the French Commons festival-goers can enjoy authentic food, browse through merchant tents, and a continuous lineup of entertainment.
Find out more »Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
Take a step back in time and surround yourself with the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of the American Revolutionary War period during the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous! Held on Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29 (Memorial Day Weekend) at the French Commons festival-goers can enjoy authentic food, browse through merchant tents, and a continuous lineup of entertainment.
Find out more »June 2022
Spring on Main
Main Street will be open to foot traffic only for the crowd to enjoy a beautiful evening downtown. Those 21 and over can enjoy artisan beer and wine tasting, food vendors, music by local artists, and tours of the historic Pantheon Theatre now repurposed into a co-working and business incubator. The downtown art galleries, Art Space, Open Gallery, and the Northwest Territory Art Guild, will be open with new exhibits.
Find out more »17th Annual Red Skelton Festival
The festival will be a two-day event with all Saturday events back downtown at Patrick Henry Square on Main St. Between 1st and 2nd Street. The parade begins at 5:30 pm on Saturday and will start at 5th and Hart Streets and finish on Main Street. Brian Hoffman will be back as Red Skelton with a show on Saturday at 7:30 pm. Sunday events at the museum will include panel discussions and a classic Red Skelton film.
Find out more »17th Annual Red Skelton Festival
This two-day event is jam-packed with family fun! With events happening all day on Saturday at Patrick Henry Square; including kids games, stage entertainment, a donut eating contest, bathtub races, a parade, and a performance by reenactor Brian Hoffman. On Sunday stop by the Red Skelton Museum for a panel discussion and to view a classic Red Skelton film. The Red Skelton Festival is bound to be a good time!
Find out more »7th Anual Heaps of Jeeps Festival
Come out to this special two-day event that benefits local first responders in Knox County, IN & Lawrence County, IL!
Find out more »Rainbow Over the Bridge
Save the date for the Annual Pride Over the Wabash event sponsored by Wabash Valley Progressives. The event aims to make the community a more welcoming and safer place for ALL people. Join us in supporting and advocating for our LGBTQ+ friends during Pride Month.
Find out more »July 2022
August 2022
Watermelon Festival
Celebrate summer at the Knox County Watermelon Festival. Enjoy music, food and artisan vendors, pageants, a 5k run/walk, and more! For a complete list of events and entry forms, click here to visit the festival page.
Find out more »Watermelon Fest ’22 5k Run & Walk
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,…
Find out more »Watermelon Festival
Celebrate summer at the Knox County Watermelon Festival. Enjoy music, food and artisan vendors, pageants, a 5k run/walk and more! For a complete list of events and entry forms, click here to visit the festival page.
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