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August 2020
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, 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 »[Cancelled] – “First Friday” Art Walk
Welcome the month of August at the next "First Friday" Art Walk! From 5:00pm - 8:00pm, the Main Street art galleries, Art Space Vincennes, the Northwest Territory Art Guild and the Open Gallery
Find out more »Knox County Watermelon Festival – Patrick Henry Square
The Annual Knox County Watermelon Festival will be held on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 at Patrick Henry Square in downtown Vincennes. Don't miss the season's best festival with entertainment, music and food booths both days! The event kicks off on Friday at 5:00pm with the "First City Music Fest" Band Competition; vendor booths will also open at 5:00pm. The watermelon eating contest will begin at 6:30pm. On Saturday, the day begins at 9:00am with food booths opening,…
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 »“Adventure Days: Vote! A Civics Adventure”, school program
Join the staff of the Vincennes State Historic Sites for a day exploring voting, citizenship and local government at the location of Indiana’s territorial capital. This program is for school children ages 8 - 12. *Program is subject to cancellation due to the Pandemic.Tickets are $12/youth, 25% discount for members
Find out more »Second Sunday Nature Walk: “Bugs, Bugs, Bugs”
What's a Bug? That's a pretty broad term, and people tend to call a lot of things “bugs” that are not insects. How do you know if it's an insect or something else? And, what kind of insect is it? Meet with local Independent Naturalist Terri Talarek King on August 9th at Ouabache Trails Park for a bug-hunting adventure, to find bugs, look at them more closely, and learn about them. Also, learn why bugs, or insects, are so important!!…
Find out more »“Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy: Live and Up Close” (Virtual Program)
For those of you who live too far to visit or are quarantining at home, this is a great opportunity to see what's new at the museum! Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy: Live and Up Close will be offered on Monday, August 10 at 2:00pm (CT). Join us as we “travel” to Vincennes, Indiana, the birthplace of Red Skelton. This conversation will engage Anne Pratt, Executive Director of The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy, which celebrates the life…
Find out more »“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 14, 15 and 16. *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 »Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day – Indiana Military Museum
In honor of Vietnam War Veterans, the Indiana Military Museum will present a Vietnam War Living History Event on Saturday, August 15. The day is filled with outdoor activities including battle scenarios, Veterans/Living History Reenactor demonstrations, military artifact vendors and food vendors. The museum will be offering "Huey" helicopter rides for a fee of $100 per person with children age 12 and under riding for $50/each preregistration begins at 9:30am. *Any Vietnam, Korean or WWII Vet may ride for FREE.…
Find out more »“Colonial French Day”, school program
Vincennes State Historic Sites, 1 W. Harrison Street Learn about early French life in Vincennes! Discover the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of colonial French Vincennes in general, as well as the daily life of a French fur trader. Walk through the Old French House (built around 1809), learn about early French life and enjoy live music from the time period.Tickets are $8/adults (ages 12+), $5/youth (ages 12 and younger), 25% discount for members.
Find out more »“Germanfest” – Highland Woods Park
The Germanfest will be drive thru only this year at the Highland Woods Community Center. Enjoy an authentic German style meal and support The Christian Education Foundation.*Proceeds from this event help the Christian Educational Foundation provide support to the Vincennes Catholic Schools.
Find out more »19th Amendment Centennial “Scavenger Hunt”
Through the month of August, George Rogers Clark National Historical Park is celebrating the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote with a virtual scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt features posters of important women organizers of the historic accomplishment. People who wish to take part can either pick up the crossword checklist from the park or take "selfies" with each of the 10 posters that can be found throughout the Vincennes community. Share your photos…
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