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August 2026
Stuff the Trailer (Stuff the Bus)
Stuff the Trailer – Supporting Local Teachers! Every year, many teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies to help students succeed. Through Stuff the Trailer, our community can help make sure local classrooms have the tools they need for the school year. Whether you donate one item or a cart full, every contribution helps support local teachers and students. Let’s show our teachers that Knox County has their back! Donations will support teachers and students across Knox County, including:•…
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Wild About Nature Series – Leaf Rubbings
Enjoy a hike on Brittney Trail. Learn how to identify trees by their leaves and make leaf rubbings. For ages 16 & under, adult required. To register, scan the QR code or call 812-882-4316.
Find out more »First Friday Art Walk
The Open Gallery is proud to welcome Julia Wright for a solo exhibition of her work titled "So Tall Grows the Corn: Rural 'Insouciantism' in the Muck of Modern Times." The title may be ponderous but the work is an eclectic mix of large paintings, monoprints and drawings that explore optimism and humor in the face of the mundanity of modern life. Artist reception is Friday, July 3, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at The Open Gallery 329 Main Street in…
Find out more »Watermelon Festival
FREE! The 2026 Knox County Watermelon Festival will take place in downtown Vincennes at Patrick Henry Square on Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th. The two-day community event celebrates the region's massive watermelon industry with live music, food and craft booths, pageants, and family contests. Key Event Highlights For up-to-date schedule details or to register a craft or food booth, check the Knox County Chamber of Commerce event page or follow the official 2026 Knox County Watermelon Festival Facebook…
Find out more »Downtown Architecture Tours- Eyeworks & Moore & Miller Drugstore
Join in to hear about the history and architecture in Vincennes at Eyeworks (Dr. J.W. DeCoursey) and the Moore & Miller Drugstore (Chris & Dave Harmon) for the historic architecture tour for the First Friday Art Walk. You will tour the inside of Eyeworks. Dr. DeCoursey will be present for the tours then you will tour the outside of Moore & Miller Drugstore since the electricity is not on at this time. The tours are free and will begin at 5:30 p.m.…
Find out more »Paint a Slice of Summer Fundraiser
Join us for Paint a Slice of Summer, a cat-themed paint night benefiting Trap-Neuter-Return efforts in Knox County. Local artist Eva Flemming will guide participants step-by-step through creating a watermelon-inspired masterpiece, making this event perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike. No artistic talent is required. Enthusiasm is encouraged. Every ticket helps support spay/neuter services for community cats.Come paint a watermelon. Help a cat. Question your artistic choices.LOCATION: Knox County Humane Society, 405 Main Street, VincennesRegistration $30 per person: https://www.zeffy.com/.../ticketing/paint-a-slice-of-summer
Find out more »Live Music – Downtown
FREE! Let’s start 2026 Watermelon Fest on a high note! Join us downtown for live music with The Fun Dunns and kick off a weekend full of fun, food, and community celebration! Sponsored by Miracle Clean Auto Detailing and Body Shop. Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs, and picnic blankets, and we’ll take care of the entertainment. Food trucks and watermelon treats will be close by. It’s the perfect way to celebrate summer and get the festival weekend started
Find out more »Antique Tractor Show
FREE to participate and FREE to attend! Friday, August 7 | 6:00–9:00 PM Saturday, August 8 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Main Street between 1st & 2nd Street, Downtown Vincennes Participant Info:• Tractors must be in place by 10:00 AM ET on Saturday• Unloading Location: Main Street between 1st & 2nd• Trailer Parking: Rendezvous Grounds, 301 Willow Street, Vincennes, IN• If your tractor is drivable, please drive it to the show site• To register, call the Knox County Chamber of Commerce at (812)…
Find out more »VINCENNES GERMANFEST
Live music by the Jay Fox Band 6:30-11:30 PM. Early entertainment at 6:15 PM will include the Color Guard of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, beginning at the Community Center and continuing to the Woods. Authentic German meals will be served at the Woods, beginning at 6 PM. Families can get the same great German meals at the Highland Woods Community from 6-8pm. Dine in & carry out available at the Community Center. All ages welcome. Germanfest t-shirts will be available…
Find out more »Footloose – Youth Musical
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's…
Find out more »Downtown History Tours: Riverside Historical Markers
As part of the 250th celebrations in Vincennes, we are introducing participants to the background history of some of the historical markers which are located throughout the historic town of Vincennes. The tour will take place along the Riverwalk and First Street.
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