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[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!!
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…
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…
[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.
“A History of American Political Parties”, class – Old State Bank
The Vincennes State Historic Sites will present "A History of American Political Parties" with a series of five classes held from 6:30pm - 8:00pm on September 30 - October 28 at the Old State Bank (114 North 2nd Street). These Wednesday evening classes will be held in a relaxed atmosphere with no homework or tests and presented from a non-partisan view. Some featured political parties include Federalists, Whigs, Free Soil Party and the Know Nothings. The class fee is $40/Indiana…
“Halloween Spooktacular” – Red Skelton Performing Arts Ctr., V. U. Campus
Just in time for Halloween, the Vincennes University Performing Arts Department Theatre Program will present Halloween Spooktacular in two parts. This performance is a cabaret-style event where theatre program students perform prepared songs and monologues with a creepy bent. All performers will be masked and distanced. Mark your calendar...Part One Camp Sleepy Hallow premieres on October 1 on this YouTube page - https://youtu.be/D1PAivHrD6U, and Part Two, It's Witchcraft premieres on November 14. * Please subscribe in advance by clicking "Subscribe." (The V.…
[Cancelled] – “First City Music Festival”
Mark your calendars for the "First City Music Festival"! This year's event will be held on at the French Commons (2nd & Willow Streets) on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3. The eclectic music festival will celebrate the the heritage and culture of music and local artists are invited to perform their various types of music. Ticket sales, camping passes, and the initial line-up of entertainment will be announced on February 1, so set your reminders and tell your…
[Cancelled] – “First Friday” Art Walk
Save the date of Friday, October 2nd for the "First Friday Art Walk" on Main Street in downtown Vincennes. View exhibits at the three participating art galleries.
Christmas Lights Lamp Pole Decorating Contest
November 30 @ 6:00 pm – December 30 @ 6:00 pm Celebrate the Season and take a drive through Gregg Park to enjoy the Christmas lights! During the month of December local businesses and citizens have decorated each pole in different themes as part of the annual light pole decorating contest.
10th Annual “Think Pink” Ride – Mach One Lot (Robinson) or Good Samaritan Hospital (Vincennes)
The 10th Annual "Think Pink" Ride will be held on Saturday, October 10. Registration is 8:00am with bikes out at 9:00am (CST) from the Mach One Parking Lot (Main Street) in Robinson, Illinois. Riders can also join the group and register for the event at the Good Samaritan Cancer Pavilion at 10:00am (CST). A Dice Roll and 50/50 Drawing held at the end of the ride! (NO CLUB COLORS) All vehicles are welcome and the cost is $15/person (shirt included…
Apple Hill Orchard Annual Fall Festival & Farm Fun Day
Bring your family and enjoy a great time outdoors at the Annual Apple Hill Orchard Fall Festival and Farm Fun Day! The day's activities include a bounce house for the kids, pumpkin painting and a performance by Kool-Ade the clown. Lunch will be served from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Although guests will not be able to pick apples, already-picked apples, pies and other treats will be available for sale. *For safety, the orchard will follow current health guidelines with social distancing.
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.
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