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July 2021
Happy Birthday American Celebration – Downtown Vincennes
The City of Vincennes is happy to announce that the annual Happy Birthday America Celebration is back, complete with the annual parade, fireworks, and more in downtown Vincennes! Beginning in the afternoon and running throughout the day, food vendors and merchandise vendors will be set up on Patrick Henry Square. The annual July 4th Parade is scheduled to step off at 6:00 p.m. from the intersection of Second and Hart streets. The parade will travel east on Hart Street to the…
Find out more »Harmony Society Fourth of July Celebration – Riverfront Pavilion
The public is invited to celebrate the Harmony's Society Fourth of July Celebration at the Riverfront Pavilion! Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and a cornhole tournament. The event schedule for the day's celebration is as follows: 10:30am - Cornhole Tournament registration 11:00am - Cornhole Tournament begins Food trucks and beer garden will be on site throughout the day 4:00pm - Live music by Just One More 7:00pm - Live music by Hot…
Find out more »“The Web Of Life”, Second Sunday Nature Walk – Ouabache Trails Park
This is a casual walk, being observant of what is around us and how they are all connected to one another. There will be a group activity at the start of the walk, and then an observation activity will take place during the walk, which participants can do by themselves or with another person. Both are simple activities in which children can participate, too. we will also be keeping our eyes out for various kinds of spider webs! All walks…
Find out more »Brian Hoffman, Red Skelton Impersonator – Red Skelton Performing Arts Center
The Annual Red Skelton Festival kicks off at 7:00pm on Friday, July 16 with Red Skelton impersonator, Brian Hoffman. Hoffman will give a tribute to Red Skelton during his "Remembering Red" performance. He has visited Vincennes many times before always amazing the audience with his portrayal of Red! The talented ventriloquist, Mr. Puppet will open the evening's entertainment. Tickets are $15/adults and $5/children 13 and under. Please call the Red Skelton Museum for tickets at 812.888.4184.
Find out more »Knox County Fair & Rodeo – Knox Co. Fairgrounds, Bicknell
Mark your calendar for a full week of fun at the 2021 Knox County Fair! The week kicks off with two evenings of entertainment by the Xtreme Roughstock Rodeo. On Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July 18, the Rodeo will offer a "family hour" each evening from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. There is a separate admission fee for the rodeo for children (ages 5 & up) and adults (ages 12+) but children (ages 4 & under) are FREE; 1-day…
Find out more »16th Annual Red Skelton Festival – Red Skelton Museum & Performing Arts Center
Our very favorite "clowning around" festival is back! The 16th Annual Red Skelton Festival will be held from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 17 on the grounds of the Red Skelton Museum and afternoon entertainment inside the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. The fabulous Red Skelton Parade begins at 11:00 am starting on Main Street (downtown Vincennes) and marches up Second Street to the Red Skelton Museum. From 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, great games for kids…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Real Voices, Real People
Substance use issues aren’t new. In fact, some of Indiana’s famous Hoosiers like Jonathan Jennings, Indiana’s first governor, Paul Dresser, composer of “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away,” and Indiana’s poet James Whitcomb Riley are thought to have had issues with substance use. Join your neighbors in discussing real issues impacting your community today and participate in a courageous conversation with presenters from Addiction Solution Corp. This program takes place at Old State Bank, 114 N. Second St. Registration required…
Find out more »“Art in the Park”, Jr. Ranger Program – George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Not much of an artist? George Rogers Clark National Historical Park invites children to attend the next Junior Ranger Program, Art in the Park. From 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Saturday, July 24, children will be able to sample different types of art on the park's grounds. Quill and ink programs will be included. These events are free and open to the public. These events always have a wide variety of activities, so children of all ages will find…
Find out more »Flicks at the Fort: “At War with the Army”, Musical Comedy – Fort Knox II
There is nothing quite like watching a movie under the stars with friends and family! Join us for a "drive-in movie experience" minus the cars, some fun movie trivia and a couple of short cartoons followed by the featured 1950 film, At War with the Army starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. This event takes place at Fort Knox II, located at 3090 N. Old Fort Knox Road. Bring your own food and drinks, blanket or lawn chair and enjoy…
Find out more »Community Conversation – Equity Challenge
The United Way of Knox County along with our other sponsoring agencies will be hosting a community conversation on Wednesday, July 28th at 6:30 p.m. at the Knox County Public Library. The Conversation will reflect on the first 7 weeks of the 21-week Equity Challenge and encourage individuals to reflect on the issues of how we can continue to make Knox County a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. The public is invited to attend. To sign up to participate…
Find out more »August 2021
First Friday Art Walk
All three downtown galleries are ending the summer season with local people in August. Join them at each gallery during the First Friday Art Walk August 6, 5 – 8 pm. This First Friday coincides with the Watermelon Festival on Patrick Henry Drive. Art Space Vincennes LLC, LLC 521 Main will open Nuances, non-objective works by Amy DeLap in her first one-person exhibition at the gallery since it opened in 2013. Like a musician’s construction of phrases with strings of…
Find out more »Knox County Watermelon Festival – Patrick Henry Square
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
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