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July 2026
Red Skelton Festival & Parade 2026
The Red Skelton Comedy Convention and Parade is an annual celebration of the legendary Vincennes-born comedian’s life and clean humor. Centered at the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy and the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center (20 Red Skelton Blvd), the event features a downtown parade, classic comedy tributes, and live stage performances. Night at the Museum- Spots are limited! An interactive experience in the museum and see Red's characters "Come to life!" $ - These events hove a separate…
Find out more »A Night at the Museum
A special trip through the Red Skelton Museum on the evening before Red's birthday. See special people from Red's past "come to life" to tell stories of his humor, generosity and connection. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event. Groups of ten will enter the museum at 10 minute intervals to experience A Night at the Museum.
Find out more »Farmer’s Market of Historic Vincennes
Fresh fruits & vegetables, handmade items. Every Wednesday through October.
Find out more »Red Skelton Festival & Parade 2026
9:30 AM Red Skelton Sites Tour with Doug Carroll $$Visit many sites around Vincennes that were important in Red's life, including his birthplace, places of employment and inspiration and his father's gravesite. Click Here to Purchase TicketsTickets are $5There are three tour options: please select which tour you would like to take. 11:00 AM Red Skelton Shrine and Clown ParadeClick here to download the parade entry form! 12:30 PM Holy Clown Prince! talk with Mark KratznerHoly Harlequins! The Clown Prince of Comedy…
Find out more »Vietnam Veterans Appreciation
This event honors and remembers Vietnam Veterans, welcoming them home as so many did not receive the hero's welcome they deserved. Reenactments, guest speakers, music, vehicle & equipment displays. Military food & vendors available. There will be one battle each day at 1 p.m.. Many other interesting exhibits and living history displays on the grounds. The museum grounds are open from 9 to 5 both days. All outside events are free admission. Vietnam veterans have free admittance to the museum…
Find out more »Wabash River Palooza Music Festival
Wabash River Palooza is a one day music festival made up of local nostalgic musicians and up and coming talent, plus bigger names from the surrounding area. Our taste is as unique and fun as our small town. WRP strives to bring the community together with music to raise money for local scholarships such as the Evan Twitty scholarship, and this year we are fight back against hunger, especially for local VU students and donating to Sandy's Pantry. NOON to…
Find out more »Spray & Play Day
Play, splash, repeat! Get ready to get CLEAN at Spray & Play Day 2026! Join us for a FREE, fun-filled afternoon where kids (and kids at heart!) can enjoy inflatables, foam party, giant bubbles, squirt gun art, sprinklers, and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult
Find out more »Vietnam Veterans Appreciation
This event honors and remembers Vietnam Veterans, welcoming them home as so many did not receive the hero's welcome they deserved. Reenactments, guest speakers, music, vehicle & equipment displays. Military food & vendors available. There will be one battle each day at 1 p.m.. Many other interesting exhibits and living history displays on the grounds. The museum grounds are open from 9 to 5 both days. All outside events are free admission. Vietnam veterans have free admittance to the museum…
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First City Pickleball Classic
Register for this year's First City Pickleball Classic! July 24 Details:3.0 - 4.5 Skill Levels | Men's and Women's Doubles | Ages 50+ Registration will be open until Sunday, July 12. Start times for each division are subject to change depending on the number of players. Sign up by Sunday, July 5, to order a t-shirt and receive it on the day of the tournament. More details and registration information are available by clicking the ticket link.
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