Opening in January 2021, John Mellencamp: Paintings and Assemblages will be on display for an extended period of three months. This exhibit opens January 7, and closes March 28, 2021, at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center in Jasper, Indiana.

Raffle tickets for a signed Lithograph, “Sometimes There’s God,” will be available online, beginning on Thursday, January 7. Tickets for the signed print can be purchased until 5:00 pm on February 24, 2021, here.

Film Events

On January 22, 2021, from 6:00–8:30 pm, a screening of the film ‘John Mellencamp: Plain Spoken’ will take place at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. The film will continue to run every weekday, Monday – Friday: 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 pm, with the last showing being on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. These events are free to the public, however, space is limited.

On Thursday, February 25th, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm a second film, ‘John Mellencamp: It’s About You’ will be shown. This film will continue to run every weekday, Monday – Friday: 10 am and 2 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 pm, with the last showing being on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. These events are also free to the public, however, space is limited.

This film is an intimate portrait of music legend John Mellencamp. ‘It’s About You’ is a revealing documentary both about the man and his music and about the culture that inspires him. In addition to the second film showing, the raffle winner of the signed artwork “Sometimes There’s God” will be announced virtually by a representative of John Mellencamp’s. Raffle winners will be announced online.

For more information, contact the Jasper Arts Center at (812) 482-3070.

Opening in January 2021, John Mellencamp: Paintings and Assemblages will be on display for an extended period of three months. This exhibit opens January 7, and closes March 28, 2021, at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center in Jasper, Indiana.

Raffle tickets for a signed Lithograph, “Sometimes There’s God,” will be available online, beginning on Thursday, January 7. Tickets for the signed print can be purchased until 5:00 pm on February 24, 2021, here.

Film Events

On January 22, 2021, from 6:00–8:30 pm, a screening of the film ‘John Mellencamp: Plain Spoken’ will take place at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. The film will continue to run every weekday, Monday – Friday: 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 pm, with the last showing being on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. These events are free to the public, however, space is limited.

On Thursday, February 25th, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm a second film, ‘John Mellencamp: It’s About You’ will be shown. This film will continue to run every weekday, Monday – Friday: 10 am and 2 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 pm, with the last showing being on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. These events are also free to the public, however, space is limited.

This film is an intimate portrait of music legend John Mellencamp. ‘It’s About You’ is a revealing documentary both about the man and his music and about the culture that inspires him. In addition to the second film showing, the raffle winner of the signed artwork “Sometimes There’s God” will be announced virtually by a representative of John Mellencamp’s. Raffle winners will be announced online.

For more information, contact the Jasper Arts Center at (812) 482-3070.

Opening in January 2021, John Mellencamp: Paintings and Assemblages will be on display for an extended period of three months. This exhibit opens January 7, and closes March 28, 2021, at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center in Jasper, Indiana.

Raffle tickets for a signed Lithograph, “Sometimes There’s God,” will be available online, beginning on Thursday, January 7. Tickets for the signed print can be purchased until 5:00 pm on February 24, 2021, here.

Film Events

On January 22, 2021, from 6:00–8:30 pm, a screening of the film ‘John Mellencamp: Plain Spoken’ will take place at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. The film will continue to run every weekday, Monday – Friday: 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 pm, with the last showing being on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. These events are free to the public, however, space is limited.

On Thursday, February 25th, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm a second film, ‘John Mellencamp: It’s About You’ will be shown. This film will continue to run every weekday, Monday – Friday: 10 am and 2 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 pm, with the last showing being on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. These events are also free to the public, however, space is limited.

This film is an intimate portrait of music legend John Mellencamp. ‘It’s About You’ is a revealing documentary both about the man and his music and about the culture that inspires him. In addition to the second film showing, the raffle winner of the signed artwork “Sometimes There’s God” will be announced virtually by a representative of John Mellencamp’s. Raffle winners will be announced online.

For more information, contact the Jasper Arts Center at (812) 482-3070.

Beginning in March, artwork of students from throughout Dubois County Elementary Schools will be featured in the Gallery during Youth Art Month. March is Youth Art Month in Indiana and
nationally. The Art Education Association of Indiana and the National Education Association have chosen March as a time to recognize and celebrate the creativity and artistic talents of our children. Art organizations and art educators are asked to come together to help local communities to highlight art education this month.

This exhibit runs March 4 – April 19, 2021, at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center in Jasper, Indiana.

For more information, contact the Jasper Arts Center at (812) 482-3070.

On March 13, 2021, the Ireland St. Patrick’s Celebration is well underway with events for all to enjoy throughout the small town of Ireland, Indiana.

Each year the town of Ireland, Indiana, gathers for a town-wide celebration full of fellowship and fun! Fulfilling its namesake, Irish-inspired activities and events occur throughout the town of Ireland during St. Patrick’s Weekend. From 8:00 am – 3:00 pm ET, enjoy live entertainment, a parade, games, green beer, kids games, a 5K race, a craft/vendor show, and of course, food booths! Come and see the town turn green!

The parade takes place at 2:00 pm ET.

The Rock Bar & Grill will be in full swing serving up green beer and featuring entertainment.

Contact Information and More Details:

For more details, visit the event website here.

Beginning in March, artwork of students from throughout Dubois County Elementary Schools will be featured in the Gallery during Youth Art Month. March is Youth Art Month in Indiana and
nationally. The Art Education Association of Indiana and the National Education Association have chosen March as a time to recognize and celebrate the creativity and artistic talents of our children. Art organizations and art educators are asked to come together to help local communities to highlight art education this month.

This exhibit runs March 4 – April 19, 2021, at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center in Jasper, Indiana.

For more information, contact the Jasper Arts Center at (812) 482-3070.

The Huntingburg Kiwanis Car Show takes place on April 24, 2021, in Huntingburg, Indiana.

Come see your favorite classic and antique cars, street rods, recent models, motorcycles, and pick-ups!

Proceeds from the Huntingburg Kiwanis Car Show benefit Riley’s Hospital and other Kiwanis related programs. The Car Show is held every April in conjunction with the Garden Gate Festival, which also takes place in downtown Huntingburg. Alongside classic cars, feel free to also enjoy jazz ensembles, wine and beer samples, food trucks and vendors, and more.

Register your car today! Also, day of show entries are welcome.

For more information and details:

For more information, call (812) 683-5699 or visit www.gardengatefestival.com.

One of Southern Indiana’s longest-running country music talent searches returns to the Jasper Arts Center in Jasper, Indiana. Radio station 101 Country WBDC continues to host the local showdown.

The WBDC Country Showdown will be held on June 10, 2021.

Now is the time for acts from around the region to enter and compete for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.

“We consider the WBDC Country Showdown one of the most anticipated local events in country music each year,” said Brian Schwenk, WBDC Program Director. “It is an exciting event that provides aspiring artists in our area an opportunity to perform in front of a sold-out audience in a premiere venue while promoting a great appreciation of country music.”

The WBDC Country Showdown finds the most promising country music talent in the area, giving these performers a chance to hone their skills and win great prizes.

St. Henry Heinrichsdorf Fest

Join in on Friday, June 11, and Saturday, June 12, for another year of great food and great people at the St. Henry Heinrichsdorf Fest!

Enjoy their famous St. Henry barbecue chicken, pork chops, or fried chicken. They also have a hamburger stand and beer garden. Food stands and the beer garden opens at 5:30 pm on Friday and 5:00 pm on Saturday.

Air-conditioned dining is available in the Catholic Financial Life building.

There will be activities for the kids including a bounce house, nerf gun shoot, ring toss, and duck pond.

For more information:

Check out their Facebook page.

The Ferdinand Heimatfest takes place June 18-19, 2021, at 18th Street Park in Ferdinand, Indiana. Enjoy live music and entertainment, delicious food, a beer garden, and activities all weekend long.

There is something for everyone to enjoy at the Ferdinand Heimatfest. Round up friends and family for the annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament, disc golf scramble, or volleyball games. Test your culinary skills at the BBQ contest or bring the kids to the Best Home Furnishings Family Zone. Don’t forget the 5K on Saturday morning! Applications to register for the events are available on their website.

For more information

Visit FerdinandHeimatfest.com.

Enjoy a fireworks display at Patoka Lake Beach on Saturday, July 3, 2021, presented by Patoka Lake Area Yearround (PLAY).

Fireworks will start at approximately 10 p.m.

Bring your family and friends, lawn chairs, blankets, refreshments, and bug spray. Already camping at Patoka this weekend? Then there is no need to drive down to the beach. Just go to section C of the Modern Campground for your own viewing area of the fireworks display.

The entrance fee of $7 per vehicle for Indiana residents ($9 out of state) is required for the Newton Stewart State Recreation Area, Patoka Reservoir, located north of Wickliffe Indiana, Highway 164.

Fireworks will be viewable from multiple areas around the lake.

For more information regarding this program or other interpretive events, call the Nature Center at 812-685-2447.

The Jasper Deutscher Verein (Jasper German Club) will have a community, family-friendly event, StrassenVORfest, on Sunday, July 11, 2021, from 12:00 – 3:00 pm at the Moose Lodge in Jasper. This will be a “Prep for the Fest” event.

StrassenVORfest will help usher in the 2021 Strassenfest which will be held in Jasper from August 5 – 8.

There will be German dancing, singing, and German-themed coloring for kids.

The Strassenfest wood cut-out will be available for those who wish to take pictures.

There will be 2021 Strassenfest buttons and mugs for sale as well as various sizes of Strassenfest buntings, slightly used and new traditional German clothing items. Also available will be a variety of vintage Strassenfest souvenirs and German-themed bows for sale.

Come for lunch. The Jasper Moose Lodge will have items from their menu available for sale.

For more information, contact Paul Siegel at (812) 499-9690.

The Inaugural Red, White, & Brauen Music Fest (RWB Music Fest) is happening in Jasper, Indiana, on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

CRAIG MORGAN and TERRI CLARK are coming to town to co–headline this all-day concert event. Special guests David Ball, Channing Wilson, and Andy Brasher will be here, too!

The concert grounds are located at Uebelhor Toyota on 12th Avenue.

Tickets for the Inaugural RWB Music Fest are just $30 in advance and can be purchased online here. 

Children 12 and under are FREE with a paid regular ticket.

The Ferdinand Folk Festival takes place on September 18, 2021, at 18th Street Park in Ferdinand, Indiana.

About Ferdinand Folk Festival

Nestled among the hills and fields of southwestern Indiana, the Ferdinand Folk Festival, set in a beautiful 18th Street Park, provides a unique, family and earth-friendly opportunity for people from the region to share a day of live music, art, and environmental/wellness education.

Music

Check back for 2021 performance headliners.

Art

The shaded lawn of the art market is a festival in itself. Dozens of regional artists and artisans display and sell their handmade work while music fills the air. Pottery, photography, clothing, jewelry, Fair Trade items from Third World countries, recycled goods, hula hoops, baked goods, soaps, tie-dyed items, woodworking, and more grace the grounds. A Plein air painter might even set up an easel to capture some of the magic of the festival.

Environment and Wellness

In the center of the art market are about 15 – 20 environmental and community groups—one of the region’s largest assemblies of ecology, nature, health, and wellness educators, including solar energy installers, air quality authorities, forest advocates, LGBTQ awareness/support organizations, astronomers, pet caretakers, organic farmers, music, art, festival, and theatre promoters, and more. Each group is dedicated to creating vibrant communities and a sustainable environment for our children—seven generations from now.

Children’s Events

To honor the children, in and around the lower shelter house, organizers offer a full day of fun and educational programs specifically for the young ones, such as a children’s concert, live theatre, wildlife programs, holding or petting animals, pony rides, storytelling, a harmonica workshop, interactive art, a violin concert, an MLK-inspired Dream Wall, and more. Nearby, across a small bridge, is a state-of-the-art playground with a new “musical park”, a nearby big-bounce “Playtown”, face-painting, and more. Children might even have an opportunity to hold a live animal, handle and play a violin, participate in an interactive storytelling activity, a children’s play, take a train ride through the park, or a pony ride.

Yoga, Tai Chi, Drum Circles, etc.

The festival offers several opportunities promoting health, such as participating in a yoga session by Fire Horse Yoga or a Tai Chi session the morning of the festival, attending a drum circle, and other wellness activities.

Music Workshops and Jam Session

Patrons can participate in a songwriting or music workshop and/or an all-day jam session, where all ages and all talent levels can play together in a fun, informal, and welcoming setting. These events usually take place in the upper shelter house.

Eco-Friendly, Healthful Living

Each year, the festival offers a variety of educational, eco-friendly activities such as meeting regional solar energy installers, solar home tours in the neighborhood, meeting doctors sharing facts about our region’s air quality and health concerns about Indiana’s bottom-ranking environmental record, seeing a new Tesla, enjoying giant renewable energy puppets, touring a tiny house, morning, before-the-festival activities like yoga, Tai Chi, a hike, or a bike ride before the festival, etc.

Tent Talks

Tent Talks—inspired by the renowned TED Talks—are a series of presentations and discussions under two blue tents near the outdoor music instrument play area east of the main playground. Each talk, led by an enthusiastic, qualified volunteer, focuses on a specific theme related to the festival, such as renewable energy, clean air, ukulele playing, garden pollinators, forest protection, knitting, energy conservation, etc. Eight talks, usually two per hour, begin at the top of the hour from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

For more information about the Ferdinand Folk Festival, click here.

Haunted Huntingburg takes place Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Market Street Park in Huntingburg, Indiana.

About Haunted Huntingburg

Food trucks will be onsite to keep you filled with delicious fare. Enjoy background acoustic music and craft food options from 4 pm to 7 pm.

Bring the kids! At around 7:30 pm, enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie on a large inflatable screen! What better way to watch a movie than outdoors in the cool, crisp autumn air!

Plan Your Trip

Enjoy a fall weekend in Dubois County by booking a stay at a nearby hotel or bed and breakfast. Choose from lodging options here.

For more information about Haunted Huntingburg, click here.

The Rosenvolk German Medieval Festival takes place October 15-17, 2021, at 18th Street Park in Ferdinand, Indiana.

About The Rosenvolk German Medieval Festival

Enjoy a weekend of fun and frivolity, entertainment and edification, medieval mayhem and a masquerade. Highlights include three stages of music, theater, and entertainment. Live jousts and falconry demos are performed daily. See wandering minstrels, bards, stilt walkers, and a living statue. See medieval arts, crafts, and unique skills demonstrated. Also, a Landsknecht (Medieval German mercenaries) Encampment, dashing pirates, thrilling Vikings, a fire-breather, and more are featured.

Food vendors abound with treats both sweet and savory to tease the taste buds – don’t forget to try the savory turkey leg.

Do not miss the Saturday Night’s Woodland Masquerade. A favorite of all who visit! This special show brings the audience into the show with special dances and crowd favorite games.

Admission

Tickets may be purchased online at Rosenvolk.com, or at the festival entrance.

Free parking is available on site.

Plan Your Trip

Take advantage of the cooler temperatures, fall scenery, and make a weekend getaway to the area. With three days of Rosenvolk fun, plus tons of nearby things to do, book your overnight stay to experience it all. Find a list of places to stay around Ferdinand here.

For more information, including volunteer and school-visit opportunities, visit Rosenvolk.com.

Local Ferdinand photographer, Andrea Hoelscher will display her latest book series of photographs beginning in November. In this series of photographs, Hoelscher dives into the
essence of books as material objects and as containers for language and text. In some images she simply explores a book for its physical characteristics, in others, she alters the pages of books to engage with the words found within.

This exhibit is open from November 4 – December 28, 2021, at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center in Jasper, Indiana.

For more information, contact the Jasper Arts Center at (812) 482-3070.

Christkindlmarkt Eve takes place Friday, November 19, 2021, at the Monastery of Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana.

About Christkindlmarkt Eve

All who wish to experience the magic are invited to gather on the sloped, west side lawn of the majestically domed Monastery Immaculate Conception at 6:30 p.m. EST.  There, the Christkindl, or Christmas Angel, will appear (as she has done at Nuremberg, Germany’s Christkindlmarkts for over 500 years) and regale the assembled with her angelic, melodious voice.  Children will light the way as trumpeters herald in the markt, monks chant, choirs sing, and the Sisters of St. Benedict Bell Choir will perform.

This outdoor Christkindlmarkt Eve event is free and open to all who wish to live a little magic. The Sisters will be hosting their annual Monastery Baked Goods Bake Sale immediately following the 30-minute program. In the case of rain, the opening ceremony will be held inside the monastic crypt.

Dinner

Enjoy a German buffet dinner with entertainment at 7:00 p.m. EST in beautiful St. Gertrude Hall at Monastery Immaculate Conception.  Dinner reservations required ($32).  Parties interested in reserving dinner tickets can call (812) 367-1411, ext. 7345 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. EST.  All proceeds benefit the Sisters of St. Benedict.

Parking

Parking is available on the grounds at Monastery Immaculate Conception. Ferdinand is located on State Road 162, 1/4 mile north of I-64, exit 63, one hour west of Louisville, KY and 45 minutes east of Evansville, IN.

Planning Your Trip

On Saturday and Sunday, the annual Christkindlmarkt takes over the entire town of Ferdinand. Shop 200 booths of arts and crafts and antique vendors. Also, sample the tasty German fare, or take in a musical performance.

Plenty of nearby places to stay provide a relaxing overnight visit – view a list of local hotels here.

For more information, visit FerdinandChristkindlmarkt.com.

The Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt takes place November 20-21, 2021, throughout the town of Ferdinand, Indiana.

Held the third full weekend in November annually, features over 200 lavishly decorated booths spilling over with quality hand-created items, Christmas wares, antiques, art, delicious regional food and wine, live entertainment, free concerts, free tours, and so much more.

What is Christkindlmarkt?

In Germany, Christmas wares and gifts are sold in the festival-style setting of Christkindlmarkt. During the weeks of Advent, toymakers, basket weavers, woodcarvers, candle makers, and other artisans set up booths in front of the local church, where browsers make their selections. The custom began in the 14th century and continues today in the charming “Bavarian” village of Ferdinand, Indiana.

Shopping

Handmade treasures and treats abound in over 200 stalls featuring table and wall décor, snowmen, folk art, primitives, Santas, original artwork, seasonal displays, inspirational, wood carvings, wooden signs, florals, rustic furniture, baskets, baby, herbal soaps, jewelry, scarves, purses, hats, wood crafts, quilts, candles, chocolates, gourmet fudge, jams, baked goods, cinnamon rolls, apple strudel, schnitzel, wine and much more.

Antiques Market

More than 40 booths will feature antiques, including glass, china, bisque, books, jewelry, primitives, furniture, pottery, linens, vintage, collectibles, Christmas, etc. If the warm wood tones don’t draw you in, maybe the cinnamon roasted nuts or wine surely will!

How to Become a Vendor

The Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt committee handles all vendor approvals – find details here.

How to Get Here

Ferdinand is located on State Road 162, 1/4 mile north of I-64, exit 63, in Southern Indiana’s Hill Country, one hour west of Louisville, KY and 45 minutes east of Evansville, IN. Just park and ride; shuttle service is provided for free.

Shuttles travel between the six markt sites via the Green (North) and Red (South) Routes and loop through town to other attractions and shopping venues.

Planning Your Trip

Food and snacks are available throughout the markts – you can also find great local dining options in Ferdinand and the surrounding area.

With two days of shopping, you can make an entire weekend exploring the quaint southern Indiana region. Book a bed & breakfast or a comfy hotel stay for a restful night of sleep; view a list of nearby places here.

For more information, visit FerdinandChristkindlmarkt.com.

Local Ferdinand photographer, Andrea Hoelscher will display her latest book series of photographs beginning in November. In this series of photographs, Hoelscher dives into the
essence of books as material objects and as containers for language and text. In some images she simply explores a book for its physical characteristics, in others, she alters the pages of books to engage with the words found within.

This exhibit is open from November 4 – December 28, 2021, at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center in Jasper, Indiana.

For more information, contact the Jasper Arts Center at (812) 482-3070.

A Christmas Journey: Annual Candlelit Christmas Parade takes place on Saturday, December 4, 2021, beginning at 6:30 pm ET.

Meet inside St Mary’s Church for Christmas Caroling with the Jr/High School church choir or at the Huntingburg City Office with the Latino choir: Grupo Guanaco. Then, follow the Christmas Star along 4th Street, with Santa and Mrs. Claus riding in “Old Betsy,” and the SHS Band, walk by candlelight to Salem United Church of Christ. Once at Salem Church, experience a Starry Night in Bethlehem with interactive marketplace characters, crafts, and talking with Mary and Joseph in the stable with Baby Jesus.

Don’t forget to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole.

This is a free event for the community, family and children are encouraged to come.