Backyard Adventures

Online Travel 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/ Odon, Daviess County North Daviess High School. Community arts and crafts show highlighting the talents of the area. Call 812-259-2011 for more information. Nov. 16-17 Ferdinand's Christkindlmart Ferdinand, Dubois County Ferdinand Community Center, Forest Park High School and Monastery Gym. Event features a German heritage market, art, quality handcrafts, antiques, Christmas wares, trolley service and free entertainment. No admission charged. Call 812-376-2908 for more information. Nov. 17-Dec. 29 34th Annual Victorian Christmas Evansville, Vanderburgh County 224 SE First St., Evansville. Take a tour through the Reitz Home Museum as it shines with holiday decorations and celebrations. This gem of a home museum is extra special this time of year with decorators turning each room into an elegant version of Victorian Christmas Celebration. Special events opening day. Call for group tours. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDT Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday CDT. (Last tour starts at 2:30 p.m.) Closed major holidays. Nov. 23 "Downtown Christmas Stroll," "Parade of Lights" and "Holiday Market" Vincennes, Knox County Enjoy the delights of "Christmas Time in Olde Vincennes." Downtown store merchants will have extended hours and offer refreshments to strolling shoppers. The "Parade of Lights" begins at 6:30 p.m. EDT starting at the intersection of First and Main Streets and ending at Tenth Street. "Christmas Time in Olde Vincennes" continues on Saturday with free carriage rides and the opening of the "Holiday Market" offering special gifts for the Season. For more information on the "Parade of Lights," contact the Knox Co. Chamber of Commerce at 812-882-6440. Nov. 28-Jan. 1 Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights Evansville, Vanderburgh County Garvin Park. As the holiday season arrives, Garvin Park transforms into a winter wonderland of lights and holiday scenes. Each year, the event helps pay for thousands of physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions for children and adults with disabilities at the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center. 5 to 10 p.m. CDT Friday and Saturday; 5 to 9 p.m. CDT Sunday-Thursday. Nov. 29- Dec. 28 Christmas in the Park Petersburg, Pike County Hornady Park in Petersburg. This Pike County park comes alive with a lighted Christmas light display. For more information, call 812354-8155. Nov. 29-30 25th Annual Basketball Capital Classic Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Ill. Lawrence Co. Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual basketball tournament. Championship will be in the new Lawrenceville High School. Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Jasper O'Tannenbaum Days • Indiana State Festivals Association Jasper, Dubois County Courthouse square and throughout Jasper. Talented artisans will demonstrate their skills in more than 20 stories. Santa, carriage rides and musicians are part of this event. No admission charged. • Ohio River Scenic Byway Nov. 29-Dec. 1 USAP Antique Tractor Pull • Indiana Bed & Breakfast Association http://www.indianabedandbreakfast.org/index.php http://www.indianafestivals.org/ http://byways.org/explore/byways/2453 30 Pike Publishing backyard adventures 2013 Princeton, Gibson County Gibson County Fairgrounds in Princeton. Visit www.usapuller.com for more information. DECEMBER 2013 Dec. 1-15 Experience French Lick Magic French Lick, Orange County A celebration of the holiday season. See, stay, shop and play every weekend in early December. Light and Music show every weekend on the Town Green. Local merchants will have extended hours in addition to special holiday events. Dec. 6-8 Christmas in New Harmony New Harmony, Posey County Downtown City Centre. Picturesque, energizing weekend complete with choral music, Nutcracker Ballet, artisan fair, free carriage rides, great food and drinks. Dec. 6-8 Santa Claus Christmas Celebration Santa Claus, Spencer County Greater Santa Claus area. From arts and crafts to the Santa Claus 'Land of Lights' display to a Christmas dinner on Friday night, there's something for everyone. More information at www.legendaryplaces.org. Other dates: Dec. 13-15 and Dec. 20-22 Dec. 7 Christmas Parade Petersburg, Pike County Downtown Petersburg. The Pike County seat comes alive with the Christmas spirit during this fun annual tradition. Dec. 7 Christmas Parade Winslow, Pike County Downtown Winslow. Plans are still coming together for this year's event. For more information, call 812-789-2207. Dec. 7 South Knox Craft Show Vincennes, Knox County Mark your calendar for the South Knox Craft Show which will be on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the South Knox Elementary School, Indiana 61, Vincennes. One of the largest Craft Shows in the area, the vendors' offerings are always unique. For more information, please contact 812-743-2591. Dec. 7 Old Fashioned Christmas & Lighted Parade Huntingburg, Dubois County Takes place on the Huntingburg historical Fourth Street. Dec. 12 Christmas in Old Vincennes Old State Bank, 114 N. Second St. The Vincennes State Historic Sites are presenting a "Christmas In Old Vincennes." Enjoy music, storytelling and traditional Victorian holiday food and drink. Admission fee is $15/ person with two seatings at 5:30 p.m. EDT and 7:30 p.m. EDT. Dec. 13 Reitz Home Museum Candlelight Tour Evansville, Vanderburgh County 224 SE First St. Enjoy a self-guided tour of this beautiful 142 year old mansion, complete with Christmas lights and candlelights. Dec.14 Holly Walk Petersburg, Pike County Downtown Petersburg. The Pike County seat comes alive with the Holiday spirit as downtown shops show off their Christmas wares and the twinkling of lights adds to the festivities. Contact 812-354-9372 for more information. Interested in being part of next year's adventure? Contact Pike Publishing Phone: 812-354-8500

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