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Try out our new Events Page and Calendar Page 2010 Winter Farmers Market - Jeffersonville - Every Saturday through April. The farmers market is heading indoors for the winter. First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Jeffersonville is allowing the market to set up in its gym at Chestnut & Walnut Street through April. At first there will be 5-6 vendors selling, among other things, baked good, tomatoes (not shipped in, but grown in a local greenhouse) and some late season produce. Coming weeks poultry, honey, jellies and hummus will be added. New vendors are welcome. Hours 9:30a.m.-12:30 p.m. . www.JeffMainStreet.org Permanent Exhibit - Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage: Men and Women of the Underground Railroad in the Indiana and Kentucky Borderland - Carnegie Center for Art and History in New Albany. This exhibit examines the nature of the antislavery community in Floyd County, Indiana, and places it in a regional and national context by describing the social, economic and cultural contours of the Falls region of the Ohio River Valley. Based on the book by Pamela Peters titled The Underground Railroad in Floyd County (North Carolina, 2001), the project contributes to the work by scholars such as Dr. Blaine Hudson at the University of Louisville, whose ongoing re-evaluation of the abolitionist movement has led to increased interest in the Underground Railroad. 201 E. Spring St. (812) 944-7336. www.carnegiecenter.org January 5-February 14 - Death & Taxes, Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville - A small town city council meeting turns into a side-splitting who-dunnit as the Mayor and Sheriff search for the murderer of an IRS agent visiting town. Trouble is, no one seems upset! 525 Marriott Dr., (812) 288-8281 www.derbydinner.com February 5 - March 12- Crit Club Art Show, Gallery on Pearl, New Albany - The Gallery on Pearl LLC is sponsoring a show opening Feb 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring a juried two-dimensional art show by members of The Floyd County Crit Club. The show, entitled "Crit Club: Annual Exhibition 2010" will continue through March 12. It will feature paintings done in oil. watercolor and acrylic. Refreshments will be served at Feb 5 opening. The Gallery on Pearl is located in the newly remodeled and restored White House Centre in downtown New Albany, 222 Pearl St. For more info call (812) 542-0780 or www.thegalleryonpearl.com. February 6, 2010 - Red Hot Pet Lover's Gala - Join the Floyd County Animal Rescue League for their 4th Annual Red Hot Pet Lover's Gala at Horseshoe Southern Indiana Conference Center, located at 11999 Casino Center Drive Elizabeth IN. This pirate-themed evening will begin at 6:00pm and will feature a delicious Buffet-Style Dinner, DJ, Silent Auction, Treasure Hunt, Contests & Games. Tickets are $35 each or $300 for a table of 10 and must be purchased by January 29th. Buy your tickets today at the New Albany Animal Shelter (215 West Market Street, New Albany), the Pet Adoption Center inside the Greentree Mall, or by mailing your ticket request & payment (make checks payable to "FCARL") to: FCARL, PO Box 285, New Albany, IN 47151. A swashbucklin' good time for a great cause! For more information, contact 812-949-9099 or fcarl@insightbb.com February 6, 13, 20, 27 10 am – 5:30 pm. Families can read the children’s book An Apple for Harriet Tubman and then make felt apple bookmark clips to take home. Families are also invited to experience the exhibit Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage: Men and Women of the Underground Railroad. Free and open to the public. The Carnegie Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am-5:30 pm, and is located at 201 East Spring Street in historic downtown New Albany, Indiana. The Carnegie Center for Art and History is fully accessible. Admission is free. Visit www.carnegiecenter.org for more information on exhibits, events, and classes. February 11, 7 – 9 pm. Enjoy an evening of poetry while surrounded by art in the Carnegie Center's galleries. Refreshments will be available from Dueling Grounds Café, while local poets share their writings with our visitors. Free and open to the public. The Carnegie Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am-5:30 pm, and is located at 201 East Spring Street in historic downtown New Albany, Indiana. The Carnegie Center for Art and History is fully accessible. Admission is free. Visit www.carnegiecenter.org for more information on exhibits, events, and classes.
February 12 - A Chocolate Affair to Remember, 7:30 pm - Enjoy a special
Valentines evening with someone special at The Arts Council of Southern Indiana
fund raiser, A Chocolate Affair to Remember. Enjoy complimentary samples
and sweet surprise gifts provided by local businesses. Live music, champagne,
chocolate delicacies, Hors d'oeuvres, an art boutique, silent auction and
souvenir photo will make the evening something special. Information is available
at www.artscouncil.org or by calling
812-949-4238. The arts Council offices are located at 820 E. Market Street in
New Albany. February 25 - 5th Annual Chili & Beer Tasting - KYE's II, Jeffersonville - Jeffersonville Main Street Inc. invites you to celebrate President Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday. Chili samples from local businesses, beer tastings from area breweries, Lincoln 200th Birthday celebration, Silent Auction, Live Music - 5:30-8:30 p.m. - 500 Missouri Ave., Tickets $20 ($15 for Main Street Members) www.jeffmainstreet.org February 28 - 12 noon to 4 pm - Southern Indiana's 5th Annual Premiere Bridal Show in the new Bliss Ballroom at the Calumet Club, 1614 E. Spring Street, New Albany. Admission is free. More than 30 vendors providing wedding services will be on hand to offer help and services to vrides-to-be. Register online at www.thecalumetclub.com or call 812-949-1611. March 11 - 14 - Once Upon A Mattress - Jeffersonville High School - A musical comedy set in medieval times, this once-upon-a-time farce follows poor Prince Dauntless who's still a bachelor thanks to his overbearing mother, a shrew who insists that each of his potential brides-to-be pass an impossible gauntlet of tests. Many have failed, but there may still be a chance for the maiden of the marshland has heard there is an opening for a princess. 2315 Allison Lane. Tickets $5.00 for all students and senior citizens, $10 for adults. Group rates of $5.00 per ticket are available for 10 or more patrons from single organizations. Call (812) 282-6601, extension 15260 for more details. http://www.gcs.k12.in.us/jhs/ March 20 - Quilters' Day Out - In celebration of National Quilters' Day Out, the Sew-n-Tell Quilt Guild of New Albany will be sponsoring its Third Annual Southern Indiana Quilter's Day Out on March 20, 2010. In order to accommodate the ever growing number of attendees, we will be holding the event at a new location this year. The First Church of God located on the corner of Silver Street and Charlestown Road in New Albany has graciously allowed us to use the Harvest Hall, located in the lower level of the church, for our event. There are elevators available to provide access for those unable to use the stairs. The outing will begin at 10:00AM and end at 3:00PM. Door prizes will be given every half hour and Grand Prize drawings will be held at 11:30AM and 2:30PM. (must be present to win) $2.00 donation at the door. This event is open to all quilt enthusiasts and will include demonstrations, door prizes, vendors, guild quilts on display, and the opportunity to meet and sew with other quilters. Electricity will be available for those who wish to bring their sewing machines. Concessions will be available or you may bring your own. The first 50 quilters will receive a free Donna Sharp, Inc Tote Bag. For more information, contact Carol Fridley at 812-945-9507 or Lisa Thilo at lisa.thilo@insightbb.com.April 6-May 23 - Hairspray, Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville - "You Can't Stop the Beat" of this Broadway Musical Comedy! Take a trip back to 1962 with Tracy Tumblad, a big girl with big dreams and even bigger hair, as she sets out to dance her way onto the popular Corny Collins show. This award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with laughter, romance and is a joyous tribute to the 60's. 525 Marriott Dr., (812) 288-8281 www.derbydinner.com April 17 - Thunder Over Louisville - America's largest fireworks show with air show. Over 50 tons of fireworks exploded from the Ohio River. www.kdf.org Clark County Farmers' Market - May 9-October 31 - Garlic, lettuce, hanging flower baskets and many other items will be on sale at the Clark County Farmers Market. The market is open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Preservation Park on Market Street in downtown Jeffersonville on Saturdays in May and will add 3:00 to 6:00p.m. on Tuesdays starting in June. Starting June 11 it is open Thursdays in downtown Charlestown on the square from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The market is sponsored by Jeffersonville Main Street Inc. www.jeffmainstreet.org
New Albany Farmers Market, Bank and Market Street, New Albany, IN 47150
May-October, Wednesday 8:00a.m.-1:00p.m., 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m., Saturday
8:00a.m.-1:00p.m. May 1 - Kentucky Derby - Churchill Downs, Louisville - The greatest two minutes in sports. May 7, 8 - Herb Sale, Culbertson State Historic Site, New Albany - Purchase herbs, plants, everlastings, scented geraniums, and Old-Fashions, as well as some tomato and pepper plants. There will be staff on hand to answer questions and our herb supplier will be on hand as well to lend his knowledge. Other items for sale will include cookbooks, videos of the Culbertson Mansion, candles, toys, games, books on New Albany history and prints of various locations around the Southern Indiana Also hanging flower baskets. 914 E. Main St. (812) 944-9600 May 8 - Earth Day, Falls of the Ohio State Park, Clarksville- 10a.m.-4p.m. 201 W. Riverside Dr. (812) 280-9970. fallsoftheohio.org May - National Tourism Week Kick-Off Luncheon, hosted by Clark-Floyd Counties Convention-Tourism Bureau at Culbertson West, 904 East Main Street, New Albany; Recipients of the John H. Minta Tourism Award will be presented to Warren and Jill Schimpff; Reception 11:30 a.m. - visit local tourism booths (space still available), Lunch Noon - 1:00 p.m; Luncheon cost is $15 per person; RSVP 282-6654 or email jabbott@sunnysideoflouisville.org; Tourism Luncheon InvitationMay 15 - 16 - Spring Arts & Crafts Festival "A Victorian Chautauqua" - Howard Steamboat Museum, Jeffersonville - 1101 E. Market - Quality arts & crafts (juried), large herb & perennial sale, antiques, musical entertainment, book signings, cafe & tours, food booth; Festival theme is "Steamboat Stimulus - Millions of Lincolns", Louisville architect will present "Lincoln's Louisville" and Aunt Nannie's Crafts for children "Lincoln's Connections with America's Rivers"; Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Admission $3 per person (Children 12 and under free with adult); (812) 283-3728 May 20 - 9th Annual Taste of Jeffersonville, Kye's I and II, Jeffersonville. Sample some of the area's tastiest selections from local favorite restaurants and caterers. Event proceeds benefit community projects. 6:00-10:00p.m., 500 Missouri Ave. Tickets available at the door and the following: Schimpff's Confectionery, Choices, Mayor's Office. For more info call (812) 285-6400 May 22 - St. John Starlight Strawberry Festival, Starlight - 31st annual festival celebrates the beautiful Starlight community and its most famous crop, strawberries! Family fun, food, entertainment. Hours vary. No admission charge. (812) 923-5785 - stjohnstarlight.org June - Fest of Ale and Wine, Clarksville - 5th Annual Keg Liquors Fest of Ale (and wine!) Beer Festival, 30 Breweries, 3 Craft Beer Distributors, 2 Wine Distributors and over 100 beers and wines to be sampled. We will have 30+ microbrewers on site to sample their wares, as well as food, music, and a charity silent auction to support the WHAS Crusade for Children. Cost: $25 advance, $30 day of the event. The event will be held at St. Anthony's in Clarksville, 320 North Sherwood Avenue, Clarksville, IN 47129 - 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. http://www.kegliquors.com/festofale.htm; Breweries attending include: Barley Island, New Belgium, Magic Hat, Sam Adams, Bells, Bluegrass Brewing Company (Clay & Main), Bluegrass Brewing Company (St. Matthews), Brownings, Sierra Nevada, Powerhouse, Cumberland Brews, Schlafly, Warbird, Upland Brewing Company, New Albanian Brewing Company, Wetten Imports, Brugge Brasserie, Three Floyds, Victory, Spaten, Franziskaner, Moylans, Hoppin Frog, Dark Horse, Dogfish, Lost Coast and many more!; Craft Beer Distributors: World Class Beverages, Cavalier Distributing, Winding Road Beverages (New this year); Keg Liquors, 617 E. Lewis and Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN 47129, 812-283-3988; www.kegliquors.com; Wine Distributors: InVie, Crossroads Vintners June 6 - Herb & Garden Festival, Charlestown - Sponsored by The Sunnyside Master Gardeners' - "Growing Green" Door Prizes, Herbal luncheon (11a.m.to 1p.m.), Children's corner (Learn to make and take home a "chia" person) - "Growing Green" presentations throughout the day - 9:30 a.m. - Bill Abel, Grant Line Nursery, "Earth friendly solutions to garden problems," - 11:30 - Dr. Tom Barnes, Extension Wildlife Specialist, "Gardening with wildflowers" - Bob Hill, Hidden Hill Nursery, Homegrown/NPR "Low maintenance, high impact plants for your landscape. Booths with local and regional vendors selling herbs, shrubs, trees, perennials and native plants as well as garden-related items such as woodcrafts and lawn art. Master Gardeners will staff a consumer gardening information booth where your garden and lawn care questions can be answered. This is a free event, open to all and is handicap accessible. Clark County 4-H Fairgrounds, 9608 Hwy 62, Charlestown - For information call (812) 948-5470. June & - Art on the Parish Green, St. Paul's Art Festival, New Albany - 1015 E. Main St. www.artontheparishgreen.com Space still available. Contact Louise Gohmann 502 445-8708. June - Annual Strawberry Jam, Joe Huber Family Farm & Restaurant, 2421 Scottsville Road, Starlight; Bring your family out along with a blanket to lay on the lawn and enjoy the music! Featuring "The Trouble with Boys", "The HiTops" and "Ratio". Food will be available to purchase and several activities and prizes for fun! Located in the "Barnyard"; $4 for children 4 - 11 years old, Adults Free; (812) 923-5255; Strawberry Jam.pdf; www.joehubers.com June 12 - JEFF Fest, Jeffersonville - Family Festival - Free kids games, art show, local food & music. Preservation Park, 150 W. Market, 11a.m.-4p.m. June - Car & Motorcycle Show, Joe Huber Family Farm Restaurant, Starlight - Rain date June 27 - Pre-registration $12.00, Registration day of show $15.00 (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) $50 cash given away every 30 minutes starting at 11 a.m. Bonus: $100 given away at noon for pre-registration. All proceeds are tax deductible and benefit "Shop With A Cop." 2421 Scottsville Rd. For more info call Ralph Hines (812) 945-1406. June 12 - Borden Valley Day Festival, Borden - Food and craft booths, car show, local entertainment. Sat. 11a.m.-5p.m. No admission charge. Borden Community Park (812) 967-2234 June, Smokin on the River, Jeffersonville - Annual BBQ Festival at Jeffersonville's beautiful riverfront. Proceeds will help to fund activities at Jeffersonville's RiverStage. www.smokinontheriver-jeff-in.com (812) 285-6440 June 18 & 19 - Charlestown Founders Day Balloon Glow and Race - Glow 8:30-10:00 Friday evening, race Saturday 7:30 p.m. Charlestown State Park. June 19 - Ohio River Sweep - Falls of the Ohio, Clarksville - The Park coordinates the Clark County effort as part of a multi-state program, which provides free tee shirts for all participants. Join us - and bring along some friends! We welcome scouts, schools and civic organizations to volunteer and help us clean up the riverbank at four different sites. 201 W. Riverside Dr. (812) 280-9970 www.fallsoftheohio.org
June 25 - 27 - Charlestown Founders Day celebration - Greenway
Park. Arts & crafts booths, food, fireworks, parade, 5K walk/run and more.
Balloon Glow June 19, Balloon race June 20 (812) 256-7126
www.charlestownbicentennialcelebration.com June - Paws for a Cold, Wet Nose, Jeffersonville - Animal Protection's 8th Annual Garden Party fundraiser. Buffet dinner, silent auction, door prizes. All proceeds benefit animals in our community. Tickets $20. (812) 283-6555 or (812) 246-4999. Preservation Station, Market Street - 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. Animal Protection Association is a no-kill shelter located at 702 E. 11th St., Jeffersonville July 4—Jeffersonville Celebrating Freedom Parade—Downtown Jeffersonville. Starts at 11a.m. at Spring St & Riverside Dr. (812) 282-1231 or (812) 282-1184 July 4 - Sellersburg's 4th of July Parade - Sellersburg's July 4th celebration will begin with a parade at 2 p.m. through downtown Sellersburg, followed by a celebration of family games, food and live music at the Sellersburg American Legion Post 204, New Albany Street. The day will conclude with fireworks at dusk. For more info call (502) 645-8799. July - Floyd County 4-H Fair, New Albany 4-H Fairgrounds July - Clark County 4-H Fair, Clark County Fairgrounds, Highway 62, Charlestown; 4-H and Livestock Exhibits, July 12 - July 17; Special Events - Tractor Pull, July 11; Go Karts, July 15; Mud Drags, July 17; Demolition Derby, July 18; Carnival Rides and Concessions, July 13 - 18; (812) 256-4591 July - J.B. Ogle 5th Annual Golf Scramble, Jeffersonville Elks Course, Jeffersonville - Scramble benefits the Clark County Spay and Neuter Program for the J. B. Ogle Animal Shelter. All donations are tax deductible and all proceeds go exclusively for the spay and neuter fund. Tournament will be a four-person best ball scramble with shotgun start. Award to 1st place team, 2nd and 3rd draw numbers. Prizes for: Longest drive and closest to the pin. Raffles for 100 Scratch off lottery tickets and Party Time basket. Hole sponsors needed. For more info contact Harry Wilder (812) 282-0071. Entry fee includes green fees, cart rental and Elks Chicken dinner. Elks Club, 1820 Charlestown-Jeff Pike (812) 282-4801 August - Family Fun Fair, Falls of the Ohio State Park, Clarksville - 10a.m.-4p.m. 201 W. Riverside Dr. (812) 280-9970. fallsoftheohio.org August - Outer Fossil Bed Hike, Falls of the Ohio State Park, Clarksville - 9:30a.m. 201 W. Riverside Dr. (812) 280-9970. fallsoftheohio.org August - Celtic Festival, Amphitheater, New Albany - Kentuckiana Celtic Fest will hold an inaugural concert, "Celts on the River," from 3 to 11p.m. Saturday at the New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater, where Pearl Street meets the Ohio River. The free concert will feature headliner Brendan Lougherty from Donegal, Ireland. Local artists Men of Thunda, The Derby Boys, Cloigheann, Keltricity, Guilderoy Byrne and Liam's Fancy will also perform. Along with music, food and drinks, there will be Celtic informational booths. Visitors should bring blankets or chairs for seating but should not bring pets, outside food, alcoholic beverages or coolers. The new Celtic organization is also working with Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit organization that collects backpacks filled with food for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information about the Celtic organization or the concert, go to www.kentuckianacelticfest.com. August - "Rock the Rocks", Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center, 201 West Riverside Drive, Clarksville; 5th Annual fund raiser - This popular annual fund raising event includes music, food, libations with bourbon tasting, a silent auction, fossil bed hike, and viewing of the center's films and exhibits. The dress is casual. $60 in advance per person and $75 day of event; 6:00-10:00 p.m. Call 812-283-4999 for tickets; www.fallsoftheohio.org August 27-28—Sellersburg Celebrates—Enjoy the annual Sellersburg Celebrates! festival in Silver Creek Township Park this weekend. Lots of food and specialty booths, balloon glow Friday, helicopter rides, entertainment, parade Saturday, car show, children's activities and music. Friday 6-11 p.m., Saturday 10a.m.-11p.m. This is one of the best community festivals around and it gets better every year. For more information call (812) 246-5396 or go to www.sellersburgcelebrates.com August 28-29— Art in Speed Park—Beautiful shady park featuring juried fine arts & crafts for show and sale, food & entertainment. Sat 10a.m.—6p.m.. Sun 11:00a.m.-4:00 p.m. (812) 246-5396. August - Touch A Truck in Clarksville - Clarksville Town Hall - Touch A Truck returns to the Clarksville Town Hall/Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon. This is a chance for children of all ages to get up close and personal with their favorite big rig, police cars, fire trucks or school bus, and many other vehicles will be on display for children to look at, explore, possibly even climb on or sit in. Admission to Touch A Truck is free. No preregistration is required. If anyone is interested in bringing a truck for display at the event call (812) 283-5313. September 6 - Archaeology Day, Falls of the Ohio State Park, Clarksville - 9:30a.m.-4:00p.m. 201 W. Riverside Dr. (812) 280-9970. fallsoftheohio.org September 11 - Outer Fossil Bed Hike, Falls of the Ohio State Park, Clarksville - 9:30a.m. 201 W. Riverside Dr. (812) 280-9970. fallsoftheohio.org September 18-19 - Outer Fossil Bed Hike, Falls of the Ohio State Park, Clarksville - 9:30a.m. 201 W. Riverside Dr. (812) 280-9970. fallsoftheohio.org September - Annual Hidden Hill Bluegrass Extravaganza from 12 noon to 8 pm featuring four bluegrass and old-time music bands. The nursery will unveil its new "Fairies Wheel", a 15-foot ferris wheel decorated with ceramic fairies done by Louisville Clay at 2 pm, and their new Double-Decker garden train at 4 pm. Visitors can enjoy Buffalo Barbeque, Huber Wine Tasting and a "Slow Food" dinner. There also will be several local artists on hand. No charge for events, but a $5 close-in parking fee. See hiddenhillnursery.com for more information. September - Fourth Annual New Albany Historic Home Tour, New Albany - Develop New Albany is proud to present this exciting tour which includes some of New Albany's finest properties in our four local historic districts. Explore historic residences, gardens and commercial structures and see New Albany as you never have before. $15 - individual tickets, $5 children under 15 - Your day will begin at the New Albany Farmers Market (Corner of Bank and Market Streets) where you will pick up your Tour Booklet and Driving map. Tour start - 10:00 a.m., Tour end - 5:00 p.m. To purchase your ticket visit one of these New Albany businesses: Farmers Market - corner of Bank and Market Streets, Saturdays, August 2 - September 6: Martha's Attic/Gallery on Pearl, 222 Pearl St: Studio's Grille and Pub, 209 E. Main St. For more info email us at HomeTourNA@msn.com or call (812) 941-0466. www.DevelopNA.org - www.NewAlbanyPreservation.com
September 18 - Fossil Festival, Falls of the Ohio, Clarksville
- This event, sponsored by the Falls of the Ohio Foundation, features: October 2 - Outer Fossil Bed Hike, Falls of the Ohio State Park, Clarksville - 10:00a.m. 201 W. Riverside Dr. (812) 280-9970. fallsoftheohio.org October 10 - Outer Fossil Bed Hike, Falls of the Ohio State Park, Clarksville - 10:00a.m. 201 W. Riverside Dr. (812) 280-9970. fallsoftheohio.org October - Harvest Homecoming, New Albany - Downtown New Albany. Parade October . One of the largest festivals in Indiana features a parade (12:00p.m. Saturday, the th), hot air balloon race, dog show, bingo, juried arts and crafts (Oct 12-15), children's activities, flea market, carnival rides, food and music (812) 944-8572. www.harvesthomecoming.com October - Celebrate Memphis 2009, East of I-65 Truck Sales on Memphis-Blue Lick Road (I-65, Exit 16). A great day of food, crafts and free entertainment; XCW Wrestling, Indianapolis Colts Caravan, Balloon Glow, Rides, Mascots; For more information log onto www.uniontowshipinfo.com or call 812-294-3077 October - Oktoberfest on the River, Rocky's Sub Pub and Buckhead Mountain Grill, Jeffersonville Riverfront; Rocky's and Buckhead's are teaming up to host Oktoberfest on the River which will feature live music and impressive beer lineup (20 craft, import, and Oktoberfest style beers on hand, including selections from the Bluegrass Brewing Company and the New Albanian Brewing Company); Food will also be available for purchase; The Sharpenstein Polka Band will perform 2:30 - 5:30 p.m., while Josh Glauber and Holly Jackson will provide the evening entertainment beginning at 8 p.m.; Entry fee is $5 person and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Clark County Red Cross October - "Taste of Our Place," IUS, New Albany - Tenth annual fund raiser for Our Place Drug and Alcohol Education Services, Hoosier Room, 4p.m.-7:30p.m. Features food sampling from more than a dozen area restaurants. Advance tickets are $10 for individuals and $5 for children 10 and under. Tickets at the door are $15 for individuals, $25 for a couple and $5 for children 10 and under. 4201 Grant Line Rd. Call (812) 945-3400 for more info. October - Stumler's Applefest, Starlight - Free hayrides, arts and crafts, flea market, children's rides, pumpkin patch hayrides, kiddie tractor pull, apple-butter making, antique engines and tractors and music. 812-923-3832 October - Fourth Annual Legends of Charlestown, Charlestown State Park, Highway 62, Charlestown; Weekend events trace the history of Charlestown from settlements of early Native Americans, to the launching point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition just down the river, to the great flood of 1937 and the construction of the Indiana Army Ammunition plant along Indiana 62 during World War II. Reenactors from the Revolutionary War, Civil War and World War II eras are planning to attend the event. Other events include local legend hike, a night woods walk and videos from local historians Tom Chapman and Troy McCormick of the former Rose Island amusement park and the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant, respectively. Friday, Local Legends Hike at 7:15 p.m.; Saturday Rose Island video at 1 p.m., Night woods walk at 7:15 p.m.; Sunday Powder Plant video at 1 p.m.; Park admission is $5 per car for Indiana residents, $7 per out-of-state residents; Charlestown State Park office 812-256-5600 October - Harvest Celebration, Charlestown State Park, Highway 62 Charlestown; Camping event to celebrate the arrival of the fall season will include a campsite decorating contest to coincide with the fall theme, campfire storytelling, trail hikes, a haunted hike, a cornhole tournament and a stargazing event hosted by the Louisville Astronomical Society; Friday Storytelling 7:00 p.m., Saturday Harvest/Fall Decorating contest deadline is Noon, Haunted Hike at 6:00 p.m. and Stargazing event at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday Cornhole Tournament at 1:30 p.m.; Park admission is $5 per car for Indiana residents, $7 per out-of-state residents; Charlestown State Park, 812-256-5600 October - Lewis and Clark Falls of the Ohio Festival, Clark Homesite, Harrison Avenue, Clarksville; An early 1800's reenactment at the George Rogers Clark Home Site of the Falls of the Ohio State Park on Harrison Avenue commemorating George Rogers Clark's life. There are activities for everyone to enjoy, including historic games and music, as well as demonstrations by period craftsmen. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (812) 280-9970, www.fallsoftheohio.org
October - Autumn on the River - 15th Annual, historic Bethlehem; Tour the
restored 1927 schoolhouse, historic tours by tram, 1812 reenactments,
arts and crafts, food to suit the most discriminating taste buds; Saturday 10
a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.; Special events - Auction - Saturday
10:00 a.m., Parade - Saturday 2:30 p.m., Veterans honored - Saturday 2:00 p.m.; No admission charge; David
Abbott 502-931-4669 or Andrea Oles 317-491-4146 October - Hops and Shops in historic downtown Jeffersonville; Enjoy an evening devoted to food, drink and shopping in historic downtown Jeffersonville; Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 day of the event; Wine and beer tastings, appetizers and great sales; To purchase tickets http://www.jeffmainstreet.org/2009_hops_in_shops/ or many downtown shops have tickets; Sponsored by Jeff Main Street, Inc. October - "Nightmare at the Fair", Clark County 4-H Fairgrounds, 9608 Highway 62, Charlestown; The haunt is composed of 11 rooms: morgue, body bag, electrocution, polka dot maze, spider, fog vortex, clown, never ending hallway, grave yard, and drop panel hallway; A hayride through the haunted fairgrounds is part of the admission price; Admission is $8 per person and group rate is $6 per person for groups of 10 or more - advance sales only (ticketsales@nightmareatthefair.com); the Haunt is produced by the Catholic Community of Jeffersonville and the Clark County 4-H Club Adult Leaders; www.nightmareatthefair.com October - Literally, A Haunted House – Culbertson Mansion, New Albany – Annual haunted house event locally and nationally recognized as one of the best haunted house experiences. Chilling tours take visitors through a haunted carriage house. Not for children under 12. Storytelling is included on Oct. 23, 24, 30 & 31. Hours vary. Admission Charge. 914 E. Main St. (812) 944-9600 hauntedculbertson.org November
- 7th Annual Holiday Open House, Historic Downtown Jeffersonville
- 6 - 9p.m. - Ride the trolley, see the sights, taste the sweets and shop till
you drop! Presented by Downtown Merchants, Participants: 300 Spring, Baby Chic, CCF & Crafts & Gifts, Choices, Community Home Medical, Designer
Fragrance, Gatherings Romantic Decor, Gold's Pawn Shop, Grinny Possum Fiber Arts,
Horner Novelty, Lavender Hill, Leslie Lewis & Associates, LifeSprings, Market
Street Inn Bed & Breakfast, Office Supply, Pearls, Petunias Boutique, Salon 253, Schimpff's Confectionery, Springs Salon & Spa, Sugar
Maples; www.jeffmainstreet.org November - Light Up Charlestown - Greenway Park, - Be sure to be in Greenway Park at 6:20 p.m. when Mayor Bob Hall and Clerk Treasurer Donna Coomer welcome the crowd to Light Up Charlestown. At 6:45, Hall and Coomer will lead the countdown to the light up, and at 6:45 the lights will come on! The Concession Stand will open at 5 p.m. on the day of Light Up Charlestown, where the Charlestown Beautification Committee will sell hot chocolate, while the Charlestown High School Cheerleaders and Charlestown High School Theatre will sell baked goods. November - New Albany's 2009 Holiday Fest - 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Santa arrives to flip switch at 5:45p.m. Entertainment will be located at: MainSource Stage area and in front of the YMCA. Toy give a way at stage area at 2:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Pictures with Santa at the YMCA from 3:00-5:00p.m. developna.org November - Jingle Walk: A wine & craft beer tasting hosted by downtown New Albany retailers - $15 per person which includes a wine glass, tastings at over 10 locations and a complimentary holiday scarf! Tickets can be purchased at Strandz and Treadz Salon (322 Vincennes St) from 11/11/09-11/27/09 and at www.developNA.org December - Light Up Jeffersonville - Warder Park - 6:00 - Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Visit from Santa Claus, refreshments; www.jeffmainstreet.org December - Christmas Open House, Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site, New Albany. Enjoy Victorian Christmas decorations throughout the mansion with live musical entertainment and refreshments. Sat-Sun 1p.m.-5p.m. No admission charge. (812) 944-9600; indianamuseum.org December -, 1814 Scribner House Victorian Tea & Open House, New Albany 1:00-5:00pm. Begin your holiday with a tour of decorated 1814 Scribner House. Period dressed docents will guide you as beautiful parlor music fill the House. Delicious refreshments await you and the gift shop will help with your holiday spirit. Free. Donations are appreciated for upkeep of the House. 106 E. Main St. 812-923-8042, kkessinger@juno.comDecember 4, 5, 11 & 12 - Picture Your Pet With Santa, Clarksville & New Albany - Treat your pet (and/or kids) to a visit with Santa and help adoptable pets. Professional photo packages - same day service. Photo packages start at $12. Photo gift items start at $9 and will be back in time for holiday giving. Animal Protection Association, Feeder's Supply, 229 E. Lewis and Clark Parkway, Clarksville. - Floyd County Animal Rescue League, Feeder's Supply, 4300 Grant Line Road, New Albany - Saturday 10a.m.-4p.m., Sunday noon-4p.m. December 12 - Christmas Open House, Howard Steamboat Museum, Jeffersonville - 1101 E. Market Street (812) 283-3728 steamboatmuseum.org November 27 - December 23 - Huber Christmas Trees, Huber's Orchard, Winery, and Vineyards, 19816 Huber Road, Starlight; Keep the tradition going or start a new one by cutting your own Christmas tree at Huber's Orchard, Winery, and Vineyards! Nothing is like the smell of the evergreen that can fill the household with thoughts of good tidings and cheer! Visit www.huberwinery.com for details 2011 January - 23rd Annual Kentuckiana Farm Toy Show, Clarksville - Over 8000 sq. ft. of farm toys. Admission $2 per person, 12 and under free. Friday night 6-9p.m., Saturday 9a.m.-3p.m. Snack bar and rest area, door prizes. Holiday Inn Lakeview, 505 Marriott Dr. (812) 283-4411. For more info call Dale Brown (812) 293-3118.
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