August 2022

SoIN Fun Trail Last Chance

Summer is coming to an end, but there’s still time to get on the SoIN Fun Trail! Check-in and claim your prizes by August 14. The SoIN Fun Trail is a free, digital passport program that encourages Southern Indiana visitors and residents to explore restaurants, attractions and experiences located in Clark and Floyd Counties, earning prizes along the way. Once registered, you can use your smartphone to view all participating locations, check-in, track progress and redeem discounts.

Each check-in earns an entry into the Visit SoIN Again Grand Prize, which includes Derby Dinner Playhouse tickets, a free night's stay in a hotel, and a Huber's Orchard, Winery and Vineyards "Family Fun Package". Rack up those entries before the trail ends!

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For many, Labor Day marks the end of summer fun. But here in Southern Indiana, we know the good times are just getting started. Kick off September with a camping trip to one of our state parks. Shop our downtown districts and take in our arts and culture scene at a museum exhibit or musical. Cool off with a sweet treat at one of our many ice cream shops or with a final trip to our local pools, water parks and splash pads. Plan your holiday weekend in SoIN.

Rev up those engines and head to the 53rd Annual Street Rod Nationals in Louisville. More than 11,000 street rods, muscle classics and custom classics will be on display at the KY Expo Center August 4-7.

Learn more about Indiana’s prehistoric history, geology and more at Falls of the Ohio State Park’s annual Digging the Past on August 27. Hike the fossil beds and bring your own unknown rocks, fossils and artifacts for identification.

Get your tickets for Bright Star, a Tony-nominated musical featuring a score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Enjoy dinner and the show or brunch and a matinee at Derby Dinner Playhouse, one of the oldest dinner theatres in the country. Bright Star runs from August 24 - October 2.

Put your knowledge to the test at Monnik Trivia Night in New Albany! Hosted every other Thursday through August, this event gives you a chance to show off your trivia skills with friends while enjoying food and locally brewed beer.

Sound the sirens for Clarksville’s annual Touch-A-Truck, a free, family-friendly event happening August 5. Get up close and personal with the cool vehicles that help serve, save and build the community! The event is followed by a free showing of Encanto.

Charlestown Family Activities Park is adding more fun to those Friday football nights with a free Music in the Park series. The first performance, August 19, features Jason Beliles.

Louisville and Southern Indiana are foodie hot spots! Try some of the best eats and treats during World of Foodies' inaugural Foodie Fest on August 13 at The Depot. Admission is free, but space is limited, so make sure you reserve your ticket for food, fun and live music.

The world’s biggest bourbon and music festival, Bourbon & Beyond, returns to Louisville September 15-18. Headliners include Pearl Jam, Alanis Morissette, Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Kings of Leon, The Doobie Brothers and Brandi Carlile.

Louisville’s music festival exacta continues with Louder Than Life September 22-25. The four days of rock music features world-renowned acts including Nine Inch Nails, Slipknot, Kiss, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Alice in Chains.

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Summer flavors at The 1894 Lodge!

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📸: The 1894 Lodge 

Summer Farmers Markets in SoIN are underway and always growing! https://bit.ly/3nVDV7j

📸: New Albany's Farmers Market