Events Search and Views Navigation
List of Events
Community Conversation – Equity Challenge
The United Way of Knox County along with our other sponsoring agencies will be hosting a community conversation on Wednesday, July 28th at 6:30 p.m. at the Knox County Public Library. The Conversation will reflect on the first 7 weeks of the 21-week Equity Challenge and encourage individuals to reflect on the issues of how we can continue to make Knox County a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. The public is invited to attend. To sign up to participate…
First Friday Art Walk
All three downtown galleries are ending the summer season with local people in August. Join them at each gallery during the First Friday Art Walk August 6, 5 – 8 pm. This First Friday coincides with the Watermelon Festival on Patrick Henry Drive. Art Space Vincennes LLC, LLC 521 Main will open Nuances, non-objective works by Amy DeLap in her first one-person exhibition at the gallery since it opened in 2013. Like a musician’s construction of phrases with strings of…
Knox County Watermelon Festival – Patrick Henry Square
5:00 pm - Vendor Booths Open 6:00 - 10:00 pm - First City Music Fest Concert 6:00 - 10:00 pm - Outdoor Beer Garden hosted by the Vincennes Brewing Company 7:00 pm - Watermelon Eating Contest
Knox County Watermelon Festival
8:00 am - Watermelon Festival 5K Run/Walk 9:00 am - 3-on-3 Tournament 10:00 am - Kids Fun Zone 10:00 am - Baby/Toddler Pagent 12:30 pm - Seed Spitting Contest 1:00 pm - Knox County Variety Show 2:30 pm - Watermelon Toss 3:00 pm - Miss Watermelon Pagent
“Climbing, Clinging, Grasping”, Second Sunday Nature Walk – Ouabache Trails Park
Join with other participants at Ouabache Trails Park for the Second Sunday Nature Walk on August 8! This month's theme, Climbing, Clinging, Grasping at Ouabache Trails Park will enlighten us on how plants have ways of climbing higher in order to reach the sunlight, attract pollinators, or disperse their seeds. Some wind around other things, some reach with tendrils, some even have tiny suction cups. During this slow walk, we will look for any plants that are climbing and clinging,…
Germanfest – Highland Woods
The Germanfest is back on the calendar for 2021! Enjoy this two-evening event with an authentic German style meal, German folk music and dancing and good fellowship. *Proceeds from this event help the Christian Educational Foundation provide support to the Vincennes Catholic Schools.
[Cancelled] – The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, Comedy – Old Town Players Theatre
Old Town Players Theatre
Colonial French Day
Discover the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Colonial French Vincennes, and learn about the daily life of a French Fur Trader. Take a tour through the Old French House, explore early French life, find out about old French gardening techniques, and more. This event takes place at the Old French House, 509 N. First St., Vincennes. For more information, call: (812) 882-7422 Price: $8/adults, $5/youth, 25% discount for members
Junior Ranger Day – Natural Resource Day
Learn more about the natural world including basic plant and track identification. 1 -4 pm. These events are free and open to the public. These events always have a wide variety of activities, so children of all ages will find something to enjoy! Also, feel free to call the park at 812-882-1776 to ask for more details.
[Cancelled] – The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood – Comedy
Old Town Players Theatre
Festival Latino – Riverwalk, Downtown Vincennes
Mark your calendar for one of the most colorful events in Vincennes! The Festival Latino will be held from 4:00pm - 11:00pm on Saturday, August 28 on the Riverwalk in Downtown Vincennes. The festival recognizes and celebrates our Latino community and their significant contributions to the Wabash Valley. The family event includes great children's activities, food booths, vendors and live salsa music performed by the featured mariachi group, Grupo Bembe!
51st Annual Bicknell Heritage Day Parade & Festival
Starting on Wednesday, September 1st and ending on Monday, September 4th, the 51st Annual Bicknell Heritage Day Parade & Festival is packed full of events that are sure to be fun for people of all ages! With contests, food, games, tournaments, and a parade; there is no shortage of things to do this Labor Day Weekend.
Relive the Story
of Vincennes and Knox County with a glimpse of history at every turn.