Fall in SoIN is full of festivals, foliage and family fun. Take in the changing colors and crisp fall air at one of our state parks, unleash your inner foodie at local restaurants and festivals and don’t forget pumpkin picking, maze exploring and yes, even ghost hunting! No matter your favorite fall activity, you can find it in SoIN! | |
Pumpkin Everything in Southern Indiana | Bright as beacons, pumpkins tell us, “it’s fall!” If you love pumpkin everything, SoIN has no shortage of pumpkin-inspired things to do, eat and ways to treat yourself all season long. Here’s a quick guide to pumpkin things in SoIN. | |
Literally, A Haunted House | Halloween season is here, and that means it’s time for a spooktacular experience at SoIN’s oldest and scariest haunted house. To get you in the spirit ahead of your visit, here’s a round-up of 10 interesting and spooky things to know about Culbertson Mansion’s “Literally, A Haunted House.” | |
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Your Guide To Harvest Homecoming
Longtime Southern Indiana tradition, Harvest Homecoming, is back for 2022 and will be taking over downtown New Albany when the festival celebrates “A Fall Fairytale.” Touted as one of the best fall festivals in Indiana, this annual fall rite of passage in SoIN takes place October 1-9, featuring annual favorites and a few new activities! From musical entertainment and eclectic food and craft booths to a parade, children’s activities and more, we’ve rounded up a handful of can’t-miss events for you to enjoy an authentic Harvest Homecoming experience.
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Outdoor Adventures in Southern Indiana
Explore the outdoors and earn prizes with this new digital passport highlighting top outdoor attractions across 12 Indiana counties. Follow the passport to trails, campgrounds, amusement parks, historic sites, golf courses and more! Check in at 15 locations to earn an Outdoor Adventures in Southern Indiana t-shirt. Each check-in earns you one entry into a grand prize drawing for a $500 gas gift card.
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Literally, A Haunted House—the Culbertson Mansion’s annual haunted house–has been scaring visitors for decades! This year it returns with a new theme offering spooky thrills and terrifying chills in the mansion’s Carriage House. The Haunted House is open every Friday and Saturday night from September 30 – October 29. Tickets can be purchased at the door and all proceeds benefit the Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site. | |
Jack O'Lantern Spectacular is a "must-see" event of the Halloween season. Presented each October along a winding path through the majestic woods of Iroquois Park in Louisville, KY, guests are treated to an organic art gallery of more than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins in themed settings. The trail opens at dusk. Get your tickets to experience the trail October 4 – 31. | |
All aboard for Derby Dinner Playhouse’s fall performance of Murder on the Orient Express! See if detective Hercule Poirot, can catch the murderer before they strike again in this Agatha Christie classic. Performances run from October 5 – November 13. Derby Dinner Playhouse is also performing Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus from October 8 – November 12 as part of their Children’s Musical Theater, suitable for ages 3-12. | |
Hear ye! Hear ye! The Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire returns to SoIN this fall. Rub elbows with royalty, pirates, fairies, peasants, and more at this fairy tale fantasy coming to life at Birdsell Castle in Charlestown—a 15th century styled castle. Thou may even be knighted by the king. Stroll through a village filled with renaissance entertainment, food, drink and a unique artisan market. The festival takes place over two weekends, October 15 & 16 and October 22 & 23. | |
Each year, thousands gather at Autumn on the River, an annual fall festival in Bethlehem, IN. This year’s festival takes place October 15 & 16. Enjoy a parade, dog show, food, arts and crafts. There will also be a bounce house, hula hoop contest and games, as well as live musical performances throughout the weekend. The festival is free to attend. | |
Join Mayor Jeff M. Gahan and the City of New Albany at the annual All Hallows Eve Celebration at the New Albany Shoreline on Saturday, October 22. Trunk-or-Treat begins at 5 p.m. Ghost Stories begin at 6:30 p.m. Darshwood the Magician begins at 7 p.m. There will be games, inflatables, candy, and prizes will be awarded for best costumes. | |
The iconic board game Candyland will be brought to life at the City of Charlestown's Trail and Treat event on October 28 at Greenway Park. Students with Indiana University Southeast created life-size characters from the Candyland game (Mr. Mint, Lolly, King Kandy, Grandma Nut and more). The classic characters will be set up along the trail, along with plenty of sweet treats. Following Trail and Treat, families can stick around for a movie in the park – Disney’s Cruella. | |
G Squared Events presents The Millennium Tour: Turned Up! featuring Bow Wow, Mario, Keri Hilson & More! The tour stops at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY on October 16. The show includes performances by Lloyd, Pleasure P, Bobby V, Sammie, Ying Yang Twins, Dem Franchize Boyz, Crime Mob, Travis Porter, Lil Scrappy, Trillville, Chingy, and the reunion of Day 26. | |
Fool House—the ultimate 90s dance party—is coming to The Jefferson on October 22! This LIVE musical event pays homage to the golden era of boy bands, pop stars, hip hop, and pop punk. With a larger-than-life production, the show recreates the sights, sounds, and energy of the biggest stars of the 90s. Nonstop sing-alongs, party throwbacks and choreographed dance moves is what this show is all about. Prepare to sing your heart out and dance all night long. | |
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The 2022 Southern Indiana Visitor Guide is your go-to for all things new in Clark and Floyd Counties, as well as favorite stops that could never get old. Look to the guide for recommendations on the best bites, brews, shops, museums, trails and more! Order your copy today!
Visitor Guide
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Did you know there are two different Huber's properties owned by two different Huber families? Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards and Joe Huber’s Family Farm and Restaurant are separately owned and operated, but because they are located so close to each other, it’s easy to get confused. Here’s the scoop to help you figure out which is which.
The Two Huber's
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