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Sept. 19-21
BLOCk BASH
French Lick, Orange County
Excitement and entertainment as 10 of the
top chainsaw carvers in the U.S., including
Jason Emmons, compete live in downtown
French Lick. Live music, food and wares
from artists of all mediums.
Sept. 20
WINSLOW COMMuNITy FEST
Winslow, PIke County
The Community Fest feature activities in
downtown Winslow such as a large flea mar-
ket and karaoke contest with activities for
kids and a night time Light up parade after
dark.
Sept. 20
WHEELIN' IN THE FISH (PATOkA LAkE)
Patoka Lake, Dubios County
Outdoor opportunities for people with special
needs and their families. Fishing (poles and
bait provided while supplies last), boat rides,
door prizes and lunch provided. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2953.htm.
Sept. 20
FERDINAND FOLk FEST
Ferdinand, Dubois County
Ferdinand Folk Festival is an earth-friendly
and family-friendly event promoting music,
the arts, and the environment. This free fes-
tival, located in Ferdinand's 18th Street Park.
Sept. 20-21
kuNTSFEST
New Harmony, Posey County
Two-day festival features German food, mu-
sic, artwork and crafts.
Sept. 20-21
FERDINAND FOLk FEST FONDO
Ferdinand, Dubois County
This two day event offers a great bicycle ride
in rural Southern Indiana. www.ferdinand-
folkfestival.com.
Sept. 20-21
20TH CENTuRy CHEVy CAR FEST
Washington, Daviess County
Event takes place at the Eastside Park.
Sept. 21
SCHNELLVILLE HOMETOWN
FEST & PICNIC
Schnellville, Dubois County
Enjoy a family festival at the Schnellville
Community Club to support the Schnellville
VFD, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and
Schnellville Sesquicentennial fund.
Sept. 25
HuNTINGBuRG HERBSTFEST
Huntingburg, Dubois County
Join in the Communitywide family fall festival.
Sept. 26
CRuISE-IN & CONCERT
Princeton, Gibson County
Southern Indiana Car Club Cruise-In & Con-
cert, sponsored by Downtown Princeton, Inc.
It's held on the Gibson County Courthouse
Square, 5:30 to 9 p.m., CDT.
Sept. 26-28
32ND ANNuAL NATIVE AMERICAN DAyS
Evansville, Vanderburgh County
Native American Days is a one of the largest
events to focus exclusively on Native Ameri-
can culture in the tri-state area.
Sept. 27
12TH ANNuAL FuNk IN THE CITy
Evansville, Vanderburgh County
Located in the heart of the Haynie's Corner
Arts District, Funk in the City features more
than 100 artists/artisans from Indiana, Ken-
tucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Arizona and
Colorado.
Sept. 27
5k BLACkHAWk 'BOO'GIE
French Lick, Orange County
As an official kick-off event for the Annual
Orange County Pumpkin Festival, this fun
run/walk is a chance to support the local
Blackhawk Blessings organization help feed
local children.
Sept. 28
RACE FOR THE CuRE
Evansville, Vanderburgh County
17th annual Susan G. Komen Evansville Tri-
State Race for the Cure.
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Oct. 1-5
ANNuAL ORANGE COuNTy
PuMPkIN FESTIVAL
West Baden & French Lick, Orange County
Carnival, food booths, vendor booths, flea
market, craft market, games, entertainment
& more. Parade will be held on Sunday.
Oct. 3
OLD FASHIONED BARGAIN DAyS
Huntingburg, Dubois County
Sales along Huntingburg Historic 4th Street.
Oct. 3-4
HALLOWEEN IN THE PARk
Petersburg, Pike County
Trick-or-Treating, kids' activities and a deco-
rated golf cart parade highlight this annual
event in Petersburg's Prides Creek Park.
Oct. 3-4
CHESTNuT FESTIVAL
St. Francisville, Ill.
Annual event features a parade, pageants, lo-
cal food and crafts.
Oct. 3-4
PSyCHO-PATH
French Lick, Orange County
Do you dare to walk the Psycho-Path? A
haunted path through the ghostly woods with
monsters and zombies. After walking the
trail, try a paintball zombie hunt. Also: Oct.
10 -11; Oct. 17-18; Oct. 24-25; and Oct. 31.
Oct. 3-5
THIRD ANNuAL BOSSE FIELD CAR SHOW
Evansville, Vanderburgh County
Set in the 3rd oldest ballpark in use today
with cruise-ins, over 60 awards, and a sock
hop, the third annual Bosse Field Open Class
Classic Car Show is fun for the whole family.
Oct. 3-4
JASPER ENGINES NATIONAL
quARTER SCALE TRACTOR PuLL
Princeton, Gibson County
Event is held at the Gibson County Fair-
grounds.
Oct. 3-31
CORN MAZE
Lyles Station, Gibson County
Held at the Lyles Station Historic School &
Museum, located about four miles west of
Princeton off Indiana 64.
Oct. 4
10TH ANNuAL EVANSVILLE
HALF MARATHON
Evansville, Vanderburgh County
The Evansville Half Marathon course starts
atop Reitz Hill and winds down through the
city of Evansville.
Oct. 4
HARMONIE STATE PARk
HARVEST CRAFT FAIR
New Harmony, Posey County
Crafts, food booths, pioneer demonstrations
and more at the Harmonie State Park.
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RESOuRCES
SOuTHERN INDIANA
Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana
www.ccswin.com
Daviess County Visitor's Bureau
www.daviesscounty.net
Dubois County Visitors Center
www.visitduboiscounty.com
Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitevansville.com
Explore Southern Indiana
www.exploresouthernindiana.com
Ferdinand Tourism Commission
www.ferdinandindiana.org
French Lick West Baden
www.visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com
Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau
www.gibsoncountyin.org
Historic New Harmony
www.usi.edu/hnh/index.php
Huntingburg Chamber of Commerce
www.huntingburgchamber.org
Indiana's Official Travel Planning Source
www.VisitIndiana.com
Jasper Chamber of Commerce
www.jasperin.org
Orange County HomeGrown
www.orangecountyhomegrown.org
Pike County Chamber of Commerce
www.pikecountyin.org
Spencer County Visitors Bureau
www.legendaryplaces.org
Southern Indiana Regional Marketing Co-Op's
Southern Indiana Trip Guide
www.southernindiana.org
Vincennes/Knox County Convention
& Visitors Bureau
www.vincennescvb.org
Warrick County Chamber of Commerce/
Tourism Bureau
www.visitwarrick.com
STATEWIDE RESOuRCES
Association of Indiana Convention
and Visitors Bureau
http://www.aicvb.org/
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
http://www.indianalandmarks.org/
History Southern Indiana
http://www.usi.edu/hsi/
Indiana Bed & Breakfast Association
http://www.indianabedandbreakfast.org/index.php
Indiana State Festivals Association
http://www.indianafestivals.org/
Ohio River Scenic Byway
http://byways.org/explore/byways/2453
