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August 2020
“Four Old Broads”, Comedy Production – Old Town Players Theatre
The Old Town Players Theatre will present Four Old Broads, a hilarious comedy play on August 21, 22 and 23. *Show times are Friday and Saturday, 7:00pm and Sunday, 3:00pm. Here is a snapshot of the play: Retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton desperately needs a vacation – and NOT another trip up to Helen, Georgia to see that “precious little German village for the umpteenth time.” A Sassy Seniors Cruise through the Caribbean may be just the ticket if she…
Find out more »[Cancelled] – Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
*CANCELLED, 2020 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 at the French Commons (w/15+ acres of parking). Enjoy authentic food prepared over open fires and browse through merchant tents that offer goods relative to the time period. A continuous line up of entertainment is offered and varies from year to year including battle re-enactments,…
Find out more »Historic Farmers Market of Vincennes – Riverfront Pavilion
Visit the Farmers Market for locally grown produce, plants, baked goods and handcrafted items on Saturday mornings from 8:00am – 1:00pm, and Wednesday evenings from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. Wednesday’s market features Bobe B-Q and live music. *The Riverfront Pavilion is located at 102 North 2nd Street.
Find out more »FREE DAY: “Suffrage Centennial Block Party”
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which gave most women the right to vote. The Suffrage Centennial Virtual Block Party aims to create a fun, engaging, collaborative, and safe series of events to commemorate the decades-long fight for women to vote and celebrate our achievements. During the 69-year struggle for the right to vote, Hoosier suffragists embraced technology to have their message heard. They adapted their strategies from writing pamphlets to holding press conferences, traveling statewide in road…
Find out more »Food Trucks on the Wabash
Skip cooking and grab dinner at the Food Trucks on the Wabash every Monday. A variety of food trucks assemble weekly to serve up dinner to our community. Enjoy live music. Check the groups Facebook page for location (Gregg Park or Riverwalk), the line up of the food trucks and music act.
Find out more »September 2020
Farmer’s Market of Historic Vincennes
Visit the Farmers Market for locally grown produce, plants, baked goods and handcrafted items on Saturday mornings from 9:00am – 1:00pm, and Wednesday evenings from 4:00pm – 7:30pm. Wednesday’s market features Bobe B-Q and live music. *The Riverfront Pavilion is located at 112 North 2nd Street.
Find out more »[Cancelled] – Annual “Salute to the Veterans of WWII”
*Due to recommendations by local health agencies, the Annual "Salute to the Veterans of WWII" has been cancelled. The Indiana Military Museum (715 S. Sixth Street) will present the Annual "Salute to the Veterans of World War II" living history event on Saturday, September 5, from 9:00am - 5:00pm and Sunday, September 6, from 9:00am - 4:00pm (ET). Enjoy fabulous WWII military displays including living history re-enactors from throughout the region, encampments, aircraft flyovers, tanks, and artillery. *Battle re-enactments will…
Find out more »Farmer’s Market of Historic Vincennes
Visit the Farmers Market for locally grown produce, plants, baked goods and handcrafted items on Saturday mornings from 9:00am – 1:00pm, and Wednesday evenings from 4:00pm – 7:30pm. Wednesday’s market features Bobe B-Q and live music. *The Riverfront Pavilion is located at 102 North 2nd Street.
Find out more »[Cancelled] – “Autumn on Main Street” – Downtown Vincennes
Welcome the beginning of Autumn during this after-hours event complete with the “First Friday Art Walk” and downtown galleries presenting new exhibits, craft beer and wine tasting, classic vehicle cruise-in, live music, great food, and children’s activities! Main Street will be cordoned off for the safety of event-goers to browse down the street and enjoy the evening. Shop at participating downtown businesses. Hope to see you there!!
Find out more »Harmony Society Golf Scramble
The Harmony Society will host their annual Golf Scramble on Saturday, September 12 at the Country Club of Old Vincennes. Registration is at 8:00am with a Shotgun Start at 9:00am. Entry fee is $300.00/four player team or $75.00/person. Highlights include a Hole in One Contest and more! Players and the public are invited to Harmony Park after the tournament. Cash bar opens at 2:00pm, food served at 2:30pm with entertainment by "Just 1 More" beginning at 4:00pm. Sign up to…
Find out more »Second Sunday Nature Walk, “Summertime Plants” – Ouabache Trails Park
Summertime is the golden time for some plants, and also for the pollinators that visit them. This is the time for plants that thrive in the sunny places – wetlands, fields, roadsides, etc. Meet with local Independent Naturalist Terri Talarek King at the Sacajawea Shelterhouse, at the back of the park's lower loop road, to begin the walk at 2:00 pm Eastern. This easy walk, using Lower Trail 7 explores different kinds of sunny places, looking for a wide variety…
Find out more »[Cancelled] – Sandborn Fall Festival
The Sandborn Volunteer Fire Department is gearing up for this year's Fall Festival! Vendors and crafters are invited to set up booth space during the event, Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19. Booth rentals are $30 or $40/electric. Handmade treasures, re-purposed finds, jewelry, antiques, boutique clothing and more!!! For more information on setting up booth space call or text Renee Schopmeyer at 812-798-1398 or visit https://www.SandbornFallFestival.com.
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