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City of Huntingburg seeking community input in Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Plan survey
Huntingburg — The City of Huntingburg is encouraging residents and community members to participate in a survey as part of the development of a new Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Plan. The plan will help guide the future of Huntingburg’s parks, recreation facilities, programs,…
Enjoy a mural moment during Ferdinand’s Walktoberfest 2026
Fleig’s Cafe at 905 Main Street has long been an iconic fixture in the heart of Ferdinand, Indiana. It sits across Main Street from the site where, 188 years ago, Rev. Joseph Kundek hammered a sign into a tree bearing the name of the village he was founding. Over the past few…
Herbstfest opens Thursday with petting zoo, pickleball and chainsaw art among new additions
Huntingburg–Herbstfest opens at 5 p.m. today in Huntingburg City Park, starting a four-day run that ends with Sunday’s parade. This year’s schedule adds several events not on last year’s lineup. They include a Thursday open mic night, a Saturday pickleball tournament, a free…
Huntingburg Herbstfest Parade route and street sweeping reminder
Huntingburg–The Huntingburg Herbstfest Parade will take place this weekend on Sunday, September 27. The parade route is attached to this press release as a reminder for residents who live along or near the route. The Huntingburg Street Department will begin street sweeping…
Don’t Stop Believin’: former Journey lead singer to close out Lincoln Amphitheatre’s Saturday evening offerings September 26
The Lincoln Amphitheatre will conclude the Saturday evening portion of its 2026 Spencer County Community Foundation & Perry County Community Foundation Performance Series on Saturday, September 26, with a powerhouse finale featuring Steve Augeri, the former lead singer of Journey…
Fall Harvest Day October 11 at the Dubois County Museum
Step inside the Dubois County Museum at 2704 N. Newton Street in Jasper, IN, on Sunday, October 11, to experience a wide variety of activities that happen on the farm in fall. It will be a delight to your senses and will invoke your quest to learn more. The museum will open from…
Jasper Health & Wellness Summit set for November 14 at The Parklands
Focused Fitness will host the Jasper Health & Wellness Summit, a full day of expert talks and conversation, on Saturday, November 14, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Parklands in Jasper. The event features eight speakers covering topics organizers say patients often find…
Little and Junior Miss Herbstfest pageant contestants announced
The 2026 Huntingburg Herbstfest Little and Junior Miss Queen Pageant is set for Friday, September 25, 2026, at Huntingburg City Park starting at 7:00 p.m. EST. A group of 15 contestants are competing for the title of 2026 Little Miss Herbstfest, who will be crowned by Little Miss…
Huntingburg Herbstfest crowns 2026 royalty
The Huntingburg Herbstfest Queen Pageant was held Sunday night at Market Street Park in Huntingburg. Amerynn Fetter was crowned Miss Herbstfest. Fetter is a 2026 graduate of Southridge High School and is currently a freshman at the University of Southern Indiana. She is the…
Heart of Jasper announces 2026 Mingle on Main fundraiser
Heart of Jasper is excited to announce the return of Mingle on Main, its annual fundraising event celebrating downtown Jasper and the people, businesses, and community partners who make it special. The event will take place Friday, October 2, from 6–9 p.m. in downtown Jasper.…
Latino Festival returns with more food, more music and more dancing
Dubois County’s Latino Festival returns to Market Street Park on Saturday, highlighting the county and region’s multicultural fabric with traditional dances, food and music. Now in its 12th year, the event runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sept. 19 and is organized by ALASI,…
St. Mary’s Catholic Church to host annual picnic Sunday
Huntingburg–St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 317 N. Washington St., Huntingburg, will hold its annual parish picnic Sunday, Sept. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include live entertainment, a dunking booth, indoor bingo, and Chinese and silent auctions. Raffles include a…