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October 2023
Halloween FLY-IN
Fly IN and see the planes, grab some great food, and visit with the pilots. Pancakes! Omelet Bar! Bacon! Treat bags for all kids!! PRIZES for best costume. First prize for kid costume is $50!! Second prize - Large Squishmallow!Best PILOT costume- Free FAA Medical Exam.
Find out more »The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Lightning Thief is a musical with music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki and a book by Joe Tracz, based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Rick Riordan
Find out more »November 2023
“Gift of Giving” Exhibit
The "Gift of Giving" Exhibit features Red's generous giving spirit, his love of Christmas and artifacts donated to the museum by generous donors.
Find out more »Craft Bizarre
The perfect place where you can buy and sell all craft items in time for Christmas.
Find out more »Pumpkin Smash
Feed the wildlife & flourish our soil!
Find out more »Third Thursdays Open Mic
Vincennes Brewing Company is honored to host the Third Thursday Open Mics starting August 17th at 6:30 PM! The event is also sponsored by Visit Vincennes/Knox County and Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy! This is an event that the Tourism Board has planned for each third Thursday of each month; August 17th, September 21st, October 19th, November 16th, and December 21st are the dates we have scheduled 'til the end of the year. Comedians are invited to a first-come,…
Find out more »VU Homecoming
Past, Present, and Future...Come network with your fellow Trailblazers as we welcome our alums to Save-the-Date for Homecoming Weekend 2023.Please invite your friends & family to join us for this very special day! For those interested in becoming an ambassador for this event, please email us at vualumni@vinu.edu for more information
Find out more »December 2023
Gallery Talk: Restoring the Knox County Poor Asylum
Please join us at The Open Gallery for a discussion of photographic artistry of Professor Ron Wise. Speakers Tommy Kleckner from the regional office of Western Landmarks as well as current owners Angi and Andy Barmes will also discuss the history as well as the new plans for the Knox County Poor Asylum, one of the top 10 most endangered landmarks in Indiana. Open to the public.
Find out more »Ninth Annual Henry Hamilton March
On December 16, 2023, park staff and volunteers will offer visitors the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of British Lt. Governor Henry Hamilton and his soldiers as they made their march to Vincennes in 1778. Their journey to Fort Sackville challenged the soldiers with uncertain weather conditions, ice-choked rivers, and constant fear of ambush. After a long grueling march, Hamilton and his men arrived in Vincennes on December 17, 1778. The British would hold the fort for over two months before Clark launched his “winter surprise” to retake the region.
Find out more »Third Thursdays Open Mic
Vincennes Brewing Company is honored to host the Third Thursday Open Mics starting August 17th at 6:30 PM! The event is also sponsored by Visit Vincennes/Knox County and Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy! This is an event that the Tourism Board has planned for each third Thursday of each month; August 17th, September 21st, October 19th, November 16th, and December 21st are the dates we have scheduled 'til the end of the year. Comedians are invited to a first-come,…
Find out more »January 2024
Vincennes and Knox County Heritage Fair
Celebrate the variety of cultures that call Vincennes and Knox County home by learning about customs, music, dance, games and more. Discover the different cultural groups that contributed to the history of Knox County including the early French community, the African American community, the Jewish Community, the Irish and others. Registration required by March 23 before start of fair.
Find out more »Third Thursdays Open Mic
The Vincennes Brewing Company is honored to be hosting Third Thursday Open Mics again this year! This is an event that the Tourism Board has planned for each third Thursday of each month. Comedians are invited to a first-come, first-served opportunity to perform open mic comedy at the Vincennes Brewing Company in their upstairs bar area.
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