Rising Sun / Ohio County Tourism-Indiana

Rising Sun / Ohio County Tourism-Indiana Visit Rising Sun, Indiana. A small thriving community with a beautiful riverfront view and rich with history. We're Having Fun in Rising Sun! Founded in 1814.

Learn more: enjoyrisingsun.com. With a rich history, two vibrant museums, a genealogy library, and cemeteries dating back to the 1700's there are many reasons to explore the past. Rising Sun has a riverfront park with beautiful vistas in every direction that inspire the artist in everyone. Risk takers seeking fun and adventure will find their goals met in seaplane rides, a wildlife sanctuary, ve

terans and historical museums, and Heritage Farm. Visit downtown Rising Sun and shop, dine, and lodge in one of historic B&Bs and Airbnbs. Events from Spring through the holiday season are here for your enjoyment. Visit our website at enjoyrisingsun.com and follow our page!

05/31/2026

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: The Conductors of Indiana Train Club will be on track for opening today, Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 11am-5pm. Find them in 223 Main Street, downtown Rising Sun! FREE admission, although donations are appreciated. Check out the shops while you’re there!

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: The Conductors of Indiana Train 🚂 Club plans on having their model trains running today and ...
05/30/2026

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: The Conductors of Indiana Train 🚂 Club plans on having their model trains running today and tomorrow, Saturday & Sunday, May 30-31, from 11am-5pm. See them at 223 Main Street in downtown Rising Sun. FREE admission although donations are greatly appreciated! Stop in at the local shops and eateries while you’re in town. It’s a beautiful day to eat along the riverfront!

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: Arrive hungry to the Rising Sun Summer Fest-Rising Sun, IN, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from ...
05/29/2026

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: Arrive hungry to the Rising Sun Summer Fest-Rising Sun, IN, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 4-10pm. (Fireworks begin at 10pm). There is something tasty for EVERYONE! Find food truck favorites that you keep you coming back each year, and some new ones in the line-up! (Pending truck not listed.) Pace yourself so you can try a little bit of everything! Or be sure to grab something for take out for a midnight snack or breakfast. (We won't judge🤣) We'll also have some nuts, honey, rubs & sauces, and doggie treats in the arts & crafts vendor area. We'll look for you there!

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: How fun 🤩! Looking forward to seeing the kids in their 4-H challenge shirt photos! Good luck...
05/28/2026

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: How fun 🤩! Looking forward to seeing the kids in their 4-H challenge shirt photos! Good luck to the participants!

📣🎡 ATTENTION OHIO COUNTY 4-H'ERS! 🎡📣

This Monday, June 1st, it's time to break out those 2026 Fair Shirts and show off your 4-H spirit! 🍀👕

All club leaders have picked up shirts and should have contacted you about pickup arrangements. If you haven't gotten yours yet, check in with your leader!

📸 Here's the challenge:
Wear your fair shirt on Monday and snap a picture! Then head to Monday's post and drop your photo in the comments.

🏆 Bonus points for:
🤣 Funny poses
🐄 Photos with your animals
🎨Photos of you working on your projects.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Group photos with fellow 4-H'ers
🎪 Anything that shows your Ohio County 4-H pride!

Let's see who can come up with the most creative, funniest, or most unique fair shirt photo. We can't wait to see your pictures and have a little fun as we get excited for the 2026 Fair season! 🎠🎉

Mini 4-Hers who are not established with a club can pick their shirts from the Extension Office.

Ready... set... SHIRT DAY! 👕📸🍀

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: Just a reminder that next Saturday, June 6, 2026, is the Rising Sun Summer Fest-Rising Sun, ...
05/28/2026

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: Just a reminder that next Saturday, June 6, 2026, is the Rising Sun Summer Fest-Rising Sun, IN! Several downtown streets will be closed (yellow lines on the aerial picture) at 10am including: Main Street from Heritage Hall to the Pavilion; parts of North & South Poplar Street; and parts of North and South Front Street. Vendors, musicians, entertainers and the sound crew will be arriving at various times throughout the morning/afternoon. Cars left in the event area will be towed at the owner's expense. There will be yellow caution tape on Front Street to mark off the area for the McAlister Fireworks that begin at 10pm behind the Main Street Pavilion. No individuals other than the fireworks crew are allowed behind the tape. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We're going to have some Fun in Rising Sun!

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: Be prepared for a whole lot of Fun in Rising Sun coming up in June and July! Arts & crafts; ...
05/27/2026

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: Be prepared for a whole lot of Fun in Rising Sun coming up in June and July! Arts & crafts; food trucks; Kid Zone; Foam Zone; live music with Not Johnny and Top This Band at the Rising Sun Summer Fest-Rising Sun, IN (June 6) and Groove Masters and The Whammies at the (July 4) Rising Sun Stars & Stripes Celebration-Rising Sun, IN ! And fireworks at both events!! Presented by Ohio County Tourism, the events are sponsored by the Ohio County Community Foundation and the City of Rising Sun (both events); Rising Star Casino Resort (Summer Fest); and Rising Sun Lions Club (Stars & Stripes.) Bring a chair/blanket and stay for the fireworks!

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: Ohio County residents can learn of Southeastern Indiana Recycling District events and happen...
05/27/2026

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: Ohio County residents can learn of Southeastern Indiana Recycling District events and happenings by following them on social media and signing up for their email updates. Special days are often set for Household Hazardous Waste, tires, and electronics disposal that may provide useful to local residents. The Ohio County Recycling Center is located at the Industrial Park on Barbour Way in Rising Sun.

There are now three ways to stay in touch with SEIRD happenings electronically! Along with our page, we are now on Instagram. You can also sign up for email updates as well!

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: Volunteers sought to team up with the local Scout Troop  #605 for this year's River Sweep/Li...
05/26/2026

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: Volunteers sought to team up with the local Scout Troop #605 for this year's River Sweep/Litter Clean-Up Event. The event will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 9:30-11:30am. Interested individuals/groups should meet up at the shelter by the playground/board ramp on Front Street. For more information, text (513) 703-9129. A required waiver and more info can be found here: www.orsanco.org. Click under Ohio River Sweep Tab and press Waiver. Learn more at Ohio River Way

(5.25.26) RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: The Rising Sun American Legion Post 0059 Memorial Day parade begins at 10am today....
05/25/2026

(5.25.26) RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: The Rising Sun American Legion Post 0059 Memorial Day parade begins at 10am today. It will depart from the old feed mill parking lot in downtown Rising Sun and end at the historic Ohio County Courthouse. A dedication of the new Hometown Hero banners immediately follows. After a ceremony at the Courthouse, lunch will be available at the Legion on Main Street. The Southeastern Indiana Veterans Museum-Rising Sun, IN (100 High St) will open after the courthouse ceremony and close at 2pm.

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: “Honor to the Soldier, and Sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor a...
05/25/2026

RISING SUN/OHIO COUNTY, IN: “Honor to the Soldier, and Sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor also to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field, and serves, as best he can, the same cause—honor to him, less only than to him, who braves, for the common good, the storms of heaven and the storms of battle.” —Abraham Lincoln

Address

217 North High Street
Rising Sun, IN
47040

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18124384933

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