Ripley County Indiana Tourism

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

Learn how to stay safe at the school bus stop with these tips for kids and parents.

08/13/2026

Get your tickets to this year's Tap & Chisel.

🍺 The Rastal - The Official 2026 Tap & Chisel Tasting Glasses! 🍺

The countdown is on, and we're excited to unveil this year's official 2026 Tap & Chisel Craft Brew & Spirits Fest tasting glasses!

This year's festival features the premium 5 oz. Rastal tasting glass, designed to enhance the flavor and aroma of every pour as you sample from 25+ breweries, wineries, and distilleries during an afternoon of unlimited tastings in Historic Downtown Batesville, Indiana.

⭐ VIP guests receive even more! In addition to early entry at 2:00 PM and a Mixology Course with Creek Bottom Brewery and Distillery 64, VIP ticket holders will also receive an exclusive 16 oz. Tap & Chisel Pint Glass—perfect for adding to your collection and remembering a great day at the festival!

📅 Saturday, August 15th in Downtown Batesville
⏰ General Admission: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
⭐ VIP Admission: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Your ticket includes:
🍻 Unlimited tastings
🎶 Live music from Dan Gutapfel, Marisa Fullenkamp, and Tim Volz
🍷 Samples from breweries, wineries, and distilleries from across the region
🏙️ An unforgettable afternoon in Historic Downtown Batesville

🎟️ Don't wait! Advance ticket pricing is available for a limited time, and VIP tickets are limited. Secure yours today before they're gone!

👉 Purchase tickets at: https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/tap-chisel-craft-brew-spirits-fest-8-15-2026

08/13/2026

Spiderman and Paw Patrol at the Bel-Acre Drive-In

08/13/2026

Hudsons Old Mill Campground & Flea Market will host Pickin' N the Valley on Labor Day weekend- September 4th-6th in Friendship, Indiana

Labor Day weekend + Hudson’s Old Mill
= PICKIN N’ THE VALLEY
We have an amazing lineup of music for all to enjoy.
*Bluegrass
*Country
*Outlaw Country
*Rock
Get your campers ready and make your plans.
Concert included with regular camping cost.
Camping $15 per adult per night.
Non campers $10 per adult for entire weekend of music. (Age 17 and under free accompanied by adult.)

08/04/2026

🎸🤠 B105 Meets WEBN Night! 🤘🎶

Country hits, rock anthems, sing-alongs, and air guitars—this playlist has it all! From Boot Scootin’ Boogie and Chicken Fried to Enter Sandman, Livin’ on a Prayer, Paradise City, and Thunderstruck, we’re mixing country favorites with legendary rock classics for one unforgettable night.

📍 Bier Haus at The Sherman
📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
🎤 Hosted by Linda Lu

🎵 FREE to play!
🏆 Win prizes (including some of Linda’s hand-painted Jingo rocks!)
🍔 Great food & cold drinks
🎶 All your B105 & WEBN favorites in one night!

Match the Music. Mark the Card. Win the Game! 🎸🍺🤠🎤

🎲 Plus, you never know what rock creation might be waiting for the winners! 🪨🍕🍦🦅👣Bierhaus at The ShermanLinda LuFranklin County Indiana Welcome Center@

08/04/2026

Versailles Pumpkin Show swag available now.

Versailles Indiana Lions Club

08/04/2026

This week at The Union Bar & Grill... special food and music.

08/04/2026

Ripley County Reads Author Fair is quickly approaching!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 15, from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM at Batesville Library! This FREE community event is your chance to meet regional authors, chat about their books and writing process, and purchase books directly from the authors.

Author Spotlight: Brandon Andress
Come checkout one of his books from the library!

Brandon Andress is an American author, essayist, columnist, and speaker based in Columbus, Indiana. He is the author of What Can’t Be Hidden, And So By Fire, Beauty in the Wreckage, and Deep Calls to Deep: Meditations for Your Spiritual Journey. His writing explores truth, fear, peace, transformation, and the stories that shape human belief and behavior.

His work blends fiction, meditation, and cultural reflection, often exploring the intersection of belief, identity, fear, peace, and personal transformation. Through novels, essays, and weekly reflections, Brandon writes for readers seeking wisdom, healing, and a deeper understanding of the stories shaping their lives.

Come meet Brandon Andress, discover his books, and support local and regional authors at the Ripley County Reads Author Fair!

Free Writer's Workshop at 1:15 (open to the community) with local authors Cindy Tanner and Melanie Jayne for an interactive workshop exploring the craft of fiction writing and the art of world building.

Find a complete list of the attending Authors: https://ripleycountyreads.org/programs/author-fair/

Brandon Andress- Author and Essayist