March 2020
“First Friday” Art Walk & After-Hours Merchants
The "First Friday" Art Walk Season begins on March 6! The three downtown galleries and the V.U. Shircliff Gallery will be open for public to enjoy new art exhibits from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Art Space (521 Main) The Northwest Territory Art Guild (316 Main) The Open Gallery (329 Main) *All of the Main Street Galleries will be providing beverages and light refreshments. Shircliff Gallery (First & Harrison Sts.)
Find out more »May 2020
Postponed Until Further Notice “First Friday” Art Walk
ALL GALLERIES REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Break your Friday night routine and come downtown for the next "First Friday" Art Walk in Downtown Vincennes! Take in exciting new works of art and returning exhibitions in the air-conditioned comfort of our local galleries, Art Space Vincennes, the Northwest Territory Art Guild and the Open Gallery.
Find out more »June 2020
[Cancelled] – “First Friday” Art Walk
The next "First Friday" Art Walk will be held on June 6. More information to come!!!
Find out more »[Cancelled] – “Spring on Main” and “First Friday” Art Walk
Get spring fever during "Spring on Main", after-hours event and June's "First Friday Art Walk"! During this annual event, Art Space Vincennes (521 Main), the Northwest Territory Art Guild (316B Main) and the Open Gallery (329 Main) will present exceptional works of art available to purchase. More great activities to enjoy include craft beer and wine tasting ($10 wristband), a classic vehicle show and cruise-in, live music, food vendors, painting classes in The Craft Room Creative Studio at 6:30pm ($40/person),…
Find out more »August 2020
[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 »October 2020
[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.
Find out more »November 2020
[Cancelled] – “First Friday” Art Walk & Christmas Shopping!
On Friday, November 6, the First Friday Art Walk will bring new opportunities to see a wide variety of artworks at your three downtown galleries and the Vincennes Shircliff Gallery! Art Space Vincennes (521 Main) The Northwest Territory Art Guild (316 Main) . The Open Gallery (329 Main) Shircliff Gallery (First & Harrison) *Hours for the "First Friday" Art Walk are 5:00pm - 7:00pm at all locations.
Find out more »May 2021
“May Day on Main” – Downtown Vincennes
Celebrate Spring on a shopping spree in Downtown Vincennes! On May 1, "May Day", the Downtown Vincennes Association will host "May Day on Main" featuring scratch-off discount cards for Mother's Day shopping savings. The scratch-off discount cards will offer 5%, 10% or 15% off regular prices on May 3 - 8 for many participating businesses. More information coming out soon on social media and local radio announcements! *The Downtown Vincennes Association and Old National Bank are the sponsors for "May…
Find out more »September 2021
First Friday Art Walk
Enjoy the beauty of downtown Vincennes while visiting our three local art gallery and their featured exhibits. *Masks required at most establishments.
Find out more »October 2021
First Friday Art Walk – Falling into a Cooler Groove
The three downtown galleries, now joined by the Shircliff Gallery on the Vincennes University campus are moving into the Fall season with new shows. Join your friends at each gallery during the First Friday Art Walk on October 1, 5 – 8 pm.
Find out more »Downtown Halloween Bash
Downtown Halloween Bash sponsored by American Family Insurance will be located on the 300 block of Main St. on October 29th from 4-7 pm. There will be inflatables, balloon twisting, games, prizes and so much more! Plus, there will be tons of other downtown merchants participating as trick or treat stops as well! See the list below! Trick or Treat stops on Main St.: Cafe MoonlightRecord CellarPorter PaintsPretty PosiesPearl and Chrome Home Interiors The Grand Banquet HallAmerican Family Insurance —…
Find out more »November 2021
Downtown Christmas Stroll
Kick-off the Christmas season in downtown Vincennes! Join participating businesses throughout November 4-6 for holiday specials!
Find out more »December 2021
First Friday Art Walk
Join friends at three downtown galleries and Vincennes University’s Shircliff Gallery for the First Friday Art Walk, December 3. Downtown galleries will be open from 5 – 8 pm. Shircliff Gallery will have a closing event for their current exhibit from 6 – 7:35.
Find out more »March 2022
First Friday Art Walk
Join friends at three downtown galleries and Vincennes University’s Shircliff Gallery for the First Friday Art Walk, March 4. Downtown galleries will be open 5 – 8 pm. Shircliff Gallery will be open until 7.
Find out more »Boutique Night on Main
Don't miss out on this awesome night happening on Main Street! Shop some of Knox County's best locally-owned boutiques and small businesses during their extended hours on Friday, March 11th.
Find out more »May 2022
May First Friday Art Walk
Visit the downtown Vincennes art galleries & the Schircliff Gallery on the Vincennes University Campus!
Find out more »June 2022
Spring on Main
Main Street will be open to foot traffic only for the crowd to enjoy a beautiful evening downtown. Those 21 and over can enjoy artisan beer and wine tasting, food vendors, music by local artists, and tours of the historic Pantheon Theatre now repurposed into a co-working and business incubator. The downtown art galleries, Art Space, Open Gallery, and the Northwest Territory Art Guild, will be open with new exhibits.
Find out more »July 2022
Food Trucks & More Hosted by the Vincennes Fire Fighters Association
The Vincennes Firefighters Local 664 will be hosting food trucks and more in downtown Vincennes this 4th of July! Vendors include KK Concessions, the Knox County Shriners half pot, Coconut Jo's, Whitaker Beef, Thainamite, Bee Happy Snow Bus, BD Fuller, Bierman Farms, Kolb's Culinary Creations, Pizza Inferno, All American Food Truck, and Dixie B Ice Cream. Come on down for some good food and fun!
Find out more »November 2022
Downtown Christmas Stroll
Kick off the Christmas season in downtown Vincennes! Join participating businesses throughout November 3-5 for holiday specials! Shop local this holiday season
Find out more »Downtown Christmas Stroll
Kick off the Christmas season in downtown Vincennes! Join participating businesses throughout November 3-5 for holiday specials! Shop local this holiday season
Find out more »Downtown Christmas Stroll
Kick off the Christmas season in downtown Vincennes! Join participating businesses throughout November 3-5 for holiday specials! Shop local this holiday season
Find out more »December 2022
Christmas Parade of Lights
Join the city of Vincennes to celebrate the holiday season & spread cheer! Don't forget to stay until the end, Santa will be there! The parade will run from the 100 block of Main Street until the 900 blocks.
Find out more »June 2023
Spring on Main
Spring on Main will bring art, live music, children's activities, a scavenger hunt, cars, food, beer and wine to Main Street on Friday, June 2nd. Enjoy the First Friday Art Walk down Main as you shop at participating downtown businesses. Hope to see you there!
Find out more »July 2023
July 4 Parade
The City of Vincennes will host their annual parade. If you would like to take part in our event, please fill in your details in this Event Registration Form. Deadline for entries is NOON on Thursday, June 29th. http://www.vincennes.org/dev/ninja-forms/4krkb
Find out more »First Friday Art Walk
Join friends at Art Space Vincennes, Open Gallery, and Northwest Territory Art Guild Gallery for the First Friday Art Walk, Friday, July 7, 5 – 8 pm. All three galleries will be opening new shows. Art Space Vincennes LLC, 521 Main will introduce the time the boy lived, figurative ceramic sculpture by Taehoon Kim. Originally from Korea, Kim came to the US to study at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he earned a second MFA degree…
Find out more »September 2023
Ryan’s Run for Recovery
5 K Run and a 1 Mile walk benefiting the Knox County Drug Court program in memory of Ryan Johanningsmeier. 5K Run ($30) begins at 9:00 a.m. 1 Mile Walk ($15) begins at 9:10 a.m. Registration available on the Knox County Drug Court Foundation Facebook page.
Find out more »Autumn on Main
Save the date of Friday, September 15th. Autumn on Main in conjunction with First Friday Art Walk on Main Street. Come enjoy art, live music, children's activities, cars, and food. Beer and wine tasting along with a cash bar. Shop at participating downtown businesses. Hope to see you there!
Find out more »October 2023
Downtown Ghost Walk
Prepared to be spooked! Embark on an evening walk around downtown Vincennes as you hear local ghost stories and other scary tales. Keep your eyes peeled – you might find some spooky characters along the way! Program starts and ends at the Old State Bank, 114 North 2nd Street, Vincennes.Price: $15/person, 25% discount for members
Find out more »Downtown Ghost Walk
Prepared to be spooked! Embark on an evening walk around downtown Vincennes as you hear local ghost stories and other scary tales. Keep your eyes peeled – you might find some spooky characters along the way! Program starts and ends at the Old State Bank, 114 North 2nd Street, Vincennes.Price: $15/person, 25% discount for members
Find out more »Downtown Ghost Walk
Prepared to be spooked! Embark on an evening walk around downtown Vincennes as you hear local ghost stories and other scary tales. Keep your eyes peeled – you might find some spooky characters along the way! Program starts and ends at the Old State Bank, 114 North 2nd Street, Vincennes.Price: $15/person, 25% discount for members
Find out more »March 2024
First Friday Art Walk
Join friends at Art Space Vincennes, Open Gallery, Northwest Territory Art Guild Gallery and Shircliff Gallery for the First Friday Art Walk, March 1, 5 – 8 pm.
Find out more »April 2024
First Friday Events
Installation of Now and Then/Vincennes by Henry Dean, a special eclipse-focused installation, at Fox Ridge Nature Park, Vincennes. Savannah, Georgia-based installation artist Henry Dean is carrying out an eclipse-related project that spans the country along the path of totality. These include installations in Del Rio TX, Cape Girardeau MO, Vincennes IN, Bloomington IN, Indianapolis IN, Presque Isle ME and Houlton ME. Vincennes is one of three installation sites in Indiana, and the first of 6 sites located between Texas and…
Find out more »First Friday Art Walk
Join friends at Art Space Vincennes, Open Gallery, Northwest Territory Art Guild Gallery and Shircliff Gallery for the First Friday Art Walk, March 1, 5 – 8 pm.
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