May 2023

Abbey Road on the River

Get back to where you once belonged in SoIN when Abbey Road on the River returns to Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville, Ind. Memorial Day Weekend!

Abbey Road on the River is the world’s largest Beatles-inspired music festival. This year’s festival takes place May 25-29, 2023. The lineup includes Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish of The Rascals, BritBeat, Classicstone, Tony Kishman’s “Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney” and many more!

In addition to the amazing music lineup, festivalgoers can look forward to fun activities like singalongs, yoga, disc golf and even guitar lessons.

Check out our “Info to Know” blog for more details on the festival and tickets, including a special discount code for our followers!

Southern Indiana Guide to the Kentucky Derby

With Louisville, Ky. located just one mile south of SoIN, the Kentucky Derby is just as much a part of Southern Indiana’s culture as it is for the Derby City itself. Whether you’re visiting to watch the race, or to enjoy other Derby Festival events, SoIN is the perfect place to stay, shop and dine!

Click the button for our guide on how to prepare for and enjoy Derby in SoIN!

10 Useful Tips For A Fun Night At The Drive-In

Visit Georgetown Drive-In in Georgetown, Indiana, for a nostalgic night of family fun to remember. A dual-screen outdoor attraction, the Georgetown Drive-In is 10 minutes from downtown New Albany and only a 20-minute drive from downtown Louisville, Ky. It's one of the few drive-in theaters still in operation in the U.S.

The drive-in is kicking off the 2023 season with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 on May 5, 2023! Click the button for insider tips to ensure you maximize your fun at the drive-in.

All aboard for the annual Great Steamboat Race on May 3! A Kentucky Derby Festival tradition since 1963, the race features the Belle of Louisville and the Belle of Cincinnati vying for the coveted silver antlers and a year of bragging rights. Each boat provides food, drinks and live entertainment for ticketholders during the two-hour race.

Hear ye, hear ye! The Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire returns to Charlestown for two weekends of revelry on the grounds of Birdsell Castle. Attend Fantasy Weekend May 13 & 14 or Pirate Weekend on May 20 & 21 to enjoy jousting, musical performances, medieval vendors and more.

Delight in all things strawberry during the Star Valley Strawberry Festival on May 27 in Borden! A SoIN tradition for more than 40 years, the festival offers a day full of delicious food, treats and drinks, plus a craft fair, petting zoo, bounce houses and all-day entertainment ending with a performance from The Monarchs.

Celebrate Southern Indiana’s kindness and diversity at the Southern Indiana Pride Parade & Festival on June 3 in Jeffersonville! Following the parade on Spring Street, head to Big Four Station Park for a family-friendly festival with live music and entertainment.

Here comes the bride – and Derby Dinner’s 2023-24 season! One of the oldest, and longest continually operating dinner playhouses in the country, Derby Dinner Playhouse in Clarksville kicks off its new season with Father of the Bride May 17 – June 25. Purchase individual or season tickets today!

Origin Park in Clarksville just opened its first amenity and is hosting several hikes highlighting the project, local history and area wildlife! Join them on May 13 for birding with Rev. Lee Payne and River Ranger Lisa Freeman or on May 18 or 20 for Wander Origin Park. Bring your questions and curiosity to learn and explore.

Calling all chocolate lovers! Save the date for the annual Chocolate Lovers Stroll in historic downtown Jeffersonville on May 13! Get your tickets to enjoy live music, trolley rides and, of course, tasty chocolate while exploring local shops. Complete your event passport for a free box of chocolates from Schimpff's Confectionery. Make time to grab a bite to eat at one of Jeffersonville's many restaurants.

Great food, great talent and great causes. Enjoy all three at the Culinary Crossroads "On the Road Dinner Series," returning to Huber’s Plantation Hall on May 16. Enjoy a complimentary cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres followed by a 3-course meal prepared by some of Southern Indiana’s top chefs!

Catch the 20th Annual “Form, Not Function: Quilt Art at the Carnegie” exhibit May 11 – July 22. The exhibit features 28 quilts selected by guest jurors and created by artists from across the country. Attend the opening reception on May 11 to be among the first viewers while enjoying complimentary wine, appetizers and live music from the Hunt Butler Trio.

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