Discover Southern Indiana

09/04/2026

Fall has officially arrived on Historic 4th Street. 🎃🍂

The 4th Annual Huntingburg Pumpkin Stroll is happening right now through Sunday, September 6th — and this weekend is packed with everything that makes fall feel like fall. Free admission, rain or shine, and the whole family is welcome.

Here's what's waiting for you:

🎃 Pumpkin Patch — pick your perfect one
🍂 Scarecrow Voting — cast your vote for the best on the street
🔥 Fire Pits & S'mores — because September evenings were made for this
💍 Permanent Jewelry — a little something to remember the weekend
⛳ Golf Simulator — hosted by FORE! on 4th
🌿 Fall Vendors & Shopping — support local all weekend long
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Games & Kids Activities all weekend
🐾 Petting Zoo — Saturday, presented by Catalpa Hills
🎵 Live Music:
Friday — Kodee Miller, 5:30–7pm
Saturday — Mr. Blue, 4–7pm
Sunday — Dave Underwood, 12:30–4pm

And since Historic 4th Street is a DORA district — grab a drink from one of the local shops and stroll the street with it in hand. That's a Southern Indiana fall weekend done right. 🍺🍷

📍 Historic 4th Street | Huntingburg, IN | Dubois County
📅 Friday, Sept 4 | 10am–8pm
📅 Saturday, Sept 5 | 10am–7pm
📅 Sunday, Sept 6 | 12–5pm
🎟️ Free admission | Rain or shine | Family friendly

Strolling In Huntingburg Visit Dubois County (Indiana)

09/03/2026

Fall is almost here — and in Martin County, that means one thing. 🎃🍂

Lark Ranch is back.

Here's something worth knowing: before there were three Lark Ranch locations across Indiana, before the corn mazes and the mile-long train rides and the pumpkin patches that families now drive hours to visit — there was a farm in Loogootee. Back in 2001, the Lark family started welcoming local schools to their Martin County farm for field trips. That's where it all began. And more than 25 years later, the Loogootee location is still where the Lark Ranch tradition starts every fall. 🌽

The 2026 season opens Saturday, September 19th — and here's everything waiting for you:

🚂 Mile-long train ride
🌽 Corn maze
🎃 U-pick pumpkin patch
🐄 Highland cows & animal trail
🛝 Bounce pillows, barrel train, pedal carts & carnival rides
🍔 Farm-fresh food — including beef straight from Lark Ranch's own cattle
🍎 Apple cider slushies (trust us on this one)
💎 Gem mining, apple cannons & pony rides

And mark these special days on your calendar:
👵 Grandparent's Day — September 20 ($5 off)
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Day — September 27 ($5 off)
🏈 Colts Fall Fest — October 24
🏥 Healthcare Workers & First Responders Day — October 25 ($5 off)
🎖️ Veterans — FREE daily admission all season for Active Military & half price admission for Veterans.

Open weekends September 19 through October 31. Tickets available online or at the gate.

🎟️ Grab your tickets 👉 https://ow.ly/XeiU50ZIpYw

📍 Loogootee, IN | Martin County

Lark Ranch Martin County Tourism Council

08/29/2026

Balloon Glow is how we like to spend an August Friday Night.

08/28/2026

Happening right now at West Boggs Park ... bring the entire family for the Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest. Activities Friday & Saturday!

VISIT Daviess County Indiana
Martin County Tourism Council

08/28/2026

Fall is the perfect excuse to slow down, take the scenic route, and sip your way through Southern Indiana. 🍷🍂

The Indiana Uplands Wine Trail is one of the most beautiful ways to explore our region — and the best part? There's a FREE Wine Trail Passport waiting for you at any of the 9 participating wineries. Pick it up, collect a unique sticker at each stop, and once you've gathered all 9 you'll be entered to win gift cards to every winery on the trail. Six of the nine wineries are right here in the Discover Southern Indiana region:

🍷 Oliver Winery
🍷 Butler Winery
🍷 Owen Valley Winery
🍷 Brown County Winery
🍷 French Lick Winery
🍷 Winzerwald Winery

Make it a date. Make it a friends trip. Make it a weekend. 🌿 There's no wrong way to do the wine trail — but we'd suggest pairing your stops with a browse through our regional events calendar. With so much happening across Southern Indiana this fall, it's easy to build a weekend around a winery visit or two along the way.

📍 Six wineries. Thirteen counties. One beautiful region to explore.

Grab your free passport and start planning 👉 https://ow.ly/ZEE550ZGA9l
Browse upcoming events 👉 https://ow.ly/CaoN50ZGA9k

Oliver Winery
Butler Winery & Vineyards
Owen Valley Winery, Vineyard & Bistro
Brown County Winery
French Lick Winery
Winzerwald Winery

08/26/2026

A lineup like this + the iconic venue = a boot-stomping good time!

🎸 STILL NEED YOUR RWB TICKETS?!🤠

There's still time to get your tickets for Red White & Boots Music Fest!

Don't miss an incredible weekend of live music, good times, and all things country at League Stadium!! 🎶
https://tickets.rbitickets.com/e/6th-annual-red-white-boots-festival

08/20/2026

The early birds always get the best finds. 🛍️✨

If you've never experienced the Chandelier Barn Market, this is your sign — and if you have, you already know why we're talking about it. The Fall Show is coming to the Daviess County 4-H Fairgrounds in Washington, Indiana on September 4th and 5th, and with 100+ handpicked makers bringing one-of-a-kind handmade goods, vintage finds, antiques, painted furniture, handmade jewelry, custom designs, and so much more — the early shoppers always leave with the best stories.

🐦 Early Bird Shopping: Friday, September 4 | 8–10AM

Get first dibs on everything before the crowds arrive — and your Early Bird Friday ticket includes re-entry on Saturday too. Tickets are cash, Venmo, or Season Pass at the gate. No online sales.

📅 General Admission:
Friday, September 4 | 10AM–4PM
Saturday, September 5 | 10AM–4PM

And while you're in Washington — make a whole day of it. 🌟
Discover Downtown Washington is one of Southern Indiana's most charming Main Streets and a designated DORA district, meaning you can grab a drink from a local restaurant or shop and stroll the district with it in hand. Browse the Chandelier Barn Market store right on Main Street, pop into local boutiques, grab a bite at one of Washington's local restaurants, and let Daviess County surprise you.

🎵 Live music both days
🚌 Free shuttle service on site
🫧 Free bubble area for the kids
🐾 Small dogs welcome on leash
❤️ A portion of gate proceeds goes back to the local community

📍 Daviess County 4-H Fairgrounds | Washington, IN | Daviess County

Full details 👉 chandelierbarnmarket.com

Chandelier Barn Market
VISIT Daviess County Indiana
Discover Downtown Washington

08/19/2026

You've done Holiday World in the daylight. But have you done it at night? 🎢✨

Starting this Friday, August 21st, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana launches Friday Night Live! — and it's a whole different kind of evening. The gates open at 5pm, the live music kicks in, drink specials flow all night, and five of Holiday World's most iconic coasters light up after dark:

🎢 The Voyage
⚡ Thunderbird
🌲 The Legend
🦅 The Raven
🎉 Good Gravy!

Pair that with live entertainment — from 80s/90s/2000s party band Happy New Month to comedy juggling and more — and you've got the kind of Friday night that's hard to top.

Whether it's a date night, a friend group looking for something different, or just a good reason to stay out late — this is it. 🎶

🎟️ Tickets start at just $25 when purchased online in advance. Friday Night Live! runs every Friday through October 30th — so whether you're planning for this week or locking in a fall night out, now's the time.

Details and tickets 👉https://ow.ly/R7Zj50ZB2zq

Other activities in Santa Claus: https://ow.ly/HCWj50ZB2zr

Santa Claus, Indiana
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari

08/18/2026

Does your Monday through Friday have you looking towards the weekend 😎 Sounds like the perfect time to plan a Southern Indiana family getaway — and we already did the planning for you.

Our Family Weekend Builder blog lays out two full Southern Indiana itineraries built around the experiences families actually love:

🦌 Meet real reindeer at Santa’s Reindeer Ranch in Spencer County
🗿 Discover larger-than-life sculptures tucked into the woods at Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum
🦇 Go underground at Marengo Cave in Crawford County
🚂 Board the French Lick Scenic Railway for a ride through the countryside
🔬 Let the kids loose at WonderLab Museum in Bloomington
🌊 Splash, climb, and explore at The Parklands of Jasper — for free

Two itineraries. Caves, reindeer, sculptures, railways, and small-town ice cream shops.

Pick the one that fits your route and start planning the first fall weekend getaway the whole family will actually remember. 👉 https://ow.ly/Gita50ZB1ss