August 2016 - Visit Southeast Indiana

August Calendar of Events
August 5, 19 & 26 – Lawrenceburg Motorcycle Speedway Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, 351 E. Eads Pkwy. (U.S. 50). All classes of short track
motorcycles, speedway bikes, ATV’s & go-karts. Gates open - 5PM; practice 6PM;
races 7:30PM. $10-adults; $5-under age 12; Free-age 6 and under. Info: 513-6627759; day of race: 513-616-7093 or www.lawrenceburgmotorcyclespeedway.net.
August 6, 13, 20, 27 – Lawrenceburg Farmer’s Market - 9AM1PM, every Saturday at Newtown Park, U.S. Route 50, Lawrenceburg. Info: 812537-4507/Lawrenceburg Main Street. www.thinklawrenceburg.com.
August 6, 20, & 27 – Lawrenceburg Speedway - 351 E. Eads
Pkwy. (U.S. 50). Sprint, modified, pure stock and hornet racing on 3/8 mile highbanked clay oval track. Gates open at 5PM; hot laps at 6PM; racing at 7PM. Info:
812-539-4700 or www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com.
August 7 – Tri-State Antique Market – 7AM-3PM,
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, U.S. 50, Lawrenceburg. Indiana’s
largest antiques and vintage only collectibles market. Indoors
and outdoors, rain or shine. 200 dealers each month. Early birds
admitted beginning at 6AM. Admission: $3 age 18 and over.
Information: 513-738-7256 or www.lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com.
August 7, 21 – City of Spires Museum - 1:00 pm - 4:00pm. 111 Fifth
Street, Aurora. Summer Display – Cochran Chair Company. Every first and third
Sunday, June – September. Open 1PM-4PM City of Spires Museum is the oldest
church building in Aurora and was used for worship through January, 2010. Info:
812-926-0944 or cityofspiresmuseum@comcast.net or www.cityofspires.org.
August 11 – Aurora Downtown Pokéwalk - 7PM-8:30PM, Aurora
Public Library, 414 Second Street, Aurora. Explore historic downtown Aurora and
visit the many Pokéstops and gyms! Meet your fellow GO players in a casual
setting. Return to the library at 8PM for Lure Modules. Downtown Pokéwalks are
scheduled for August 11 and September 17. Info: 812-926-0646 or www.eapld.
org.
August 13, 14 – St. Paul Festival - A ministry of All Saints Parish. St. Paul
is located at 9788 North Dearborn Rd., New Alsace. Traditional church festival
with games, raffles, food, kiddyland, beer garden and live music. Chicken dinner
served Sunday from 11AM-4PM. Info: 812-576-4302 or www.allsaintscatholic.net.
August 18, 19, 20 – Woody’s Country Music Jamboree Vereastau Historic Home, 4340 Veraestau Lane, Aurora. Clare Dunn and Indiana’s
own rising star Clayton Anderson are the co-headliners of this year’s festival. Other
acts include Karen Waldrup, Ashley Martin, Skallywags, Dallas Moore, Richard
Lynch Band, Amy Sailor Band, Ashby Fork Band, Joh Riggins, Wild Horses, and
August 20 – Lauren’sburg Hill 5-K - 7:22AM beginning at
Lawrenceburg High School. Second year for the 5-mile/5K Run & Walk to honor
Lauren Hill. All proceeds benefit Lauren’s Fight for Cure to provide scholarships
and assistance to families afflicted with DIPG or pediatric brain cancer. Lauren
Hill lost her fight against DPIG, a pediatric brain cancer, in April 2015. She was
able to raise more than a million dollars for research into the disease through
Fight for Cure, a non-profit organization begun by Lauren and her family. Info:
mark.e.knigga@jci.com, pre-register at www.stuartroadracing.com.
August 20 – P.A.W.S Bark and Brew – For its 13th-annual gala fund
raiser, PAWS is once again featuring beer tastings by Aurora’s Great Crescent
Brewery, at the Dearborn Country Club, Aurora. The evening includes a buffet
dinner, a silent auction of dozens of themed baskets, a Raining Cats and Dogs
raffle of many items, a 52-card draw for a major prize and the Great Crescent
beer tastings. Doors open at 5PM. Tickets are $50 each, available by phone at
812-539-1868 or at the P.A.W.S. Humane Center, 200 Charles A. Liddle Drive,
Lawrenceburg. Information: 812 577-0829 or www.pawsofdearborncounty.org.
August 20 – Livery of Aurora Grand Opening – 7PM-11PM, 215
Bridgeway Street, Aurora. The Livery of Aurora Receptions and Events Center, in
the heart of downtown Aurora, invites everyone to its Grand Opening. This is a
benefit for the Aurora Emergency Rescue. Local caterers and restaurants, and some
of the best bakers in Dearborn County, along with local wineries, will be here for
tastings. Aurora’s own Great Crescent Brewery and other breweries throughout the
state will also be represented. Information, 812-655-9160/Sandy.
August 20 – Dillsboro Summer Concert Series – The Rigby’s (a
Beatle’s Tribute) - 7PM-10PM, (ending at 10PM for this concert only) North Street
in grass lot. Cruise-in on Front Street. Bring a lawn chair and cooler. Additional
concert on September 17, 2016. Info: 812-432-3243 or www.townofdillsboro.com
or Dillsboro Facebook page.
August 20 – Frank Caliendo at Lawrenceburg Event Center
- 8PM, Lawrenceburg Event Center, 91 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg. Caliendo’s
high energy act is a blend of observations, impressions, characters and anecdotal
stories. He has also appeared on many late night TV shows and is currently on
ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown. Tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.
August 20 - 27 – Southeastern Indiana Art Guild Regional
Art Exhibit - Art Guild Studios, Second & Main Streets, Aurora. All artists within
a 75-mile radius are invited to participate in the 4th Regional Art Exhibit. Cash
awards given. Watercolor, oil, acrylics, colored pencil/graphite, pastels and mixed
media/3-D photography. Special category for children ages 10-17 years old.
Opens Saturday, August 20, 6PM-9PM, with Artists Reception from 6-8PM. Sunday,
1PM-4PM; Monday through Friday, 11AM-7PM. Saturday, August 27, 11AM-4PM.
Info: 812-221-1252/Chris Campbell.
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Dearborn County
Convention, Visitor
and Tourism Bureau
The Southeastern Indiana Art Guild
Presents
SIAG Regional Art
Exhibition
August 20 - 27
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Tina Bojack, Hollywood Casino
Ryan Brandt, Dearborn County Council
Marilyn Bower, DHAC
Charlotte Hastings, Charlotte’s Flowers & Antiques
Bill Lansing
Ellen Perfect, Perfect North Slopes
STAFF
Debbie Smith, Executive Director
Betsy Armbruster
Vanessa Cash
Connie Cleary
Debbie Grossman
DCCV&TB
MISSION STATEMENT
The Dearborn County Convention,
Visitor & Tourism Bureau is that of
an aggressive marketing, service
and information organization whose
primary responsibility is to positively
impact the Dearborn County
area economy through
visitor expenditures.
PAID
August 5, 6 – St. Leon Volunteer Fire Department Festival Friday, 5PM-1AM; Saturday, 3:30PM-1AM. 28870 St. Joe Drive, St. Leon Indiana,
off St. Rt. 1. Games, food, raffles, and refreshments. Children’s activities. Friday fish
dinner 5PM-8PM. Saturday chicken dinner 3:30PM-8:00PM. Info: 513-407-0455.
August 20 – Fire Truck Pull - Fifth Annual Fire Truck Pull
for Special Olympics Indiana-Ripley, Ohio, Dearborn, in partnership with the
Lawrenceburg Fire Department. Hollywood Casino overflow parking lot on U.S.50.
A 74,000 lb. fire truck, will be pulled by various teams to raise a minimum of $500
through hosting fundraisers, individual pledges or corporate sponsorships. All
proceeds support Special Olympics-Ohio, Ripley, Dearborn. Info: 812-584-6861 or
gtownsend@soindiana-rod.org or www.soindiana-rod.org.
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August 5 – Party in the Street - Dangerous Jim and the Slims - 8PM11PM, Walnut Street in downtown Lawrenceburg. Introduced in 2011, this event
is open to adults only (21 and over). Adult beverages and food will be available.
Music begins at 8PM. Info: 812-537-4507 or www.thinklawrenceburg.com.
August 19 – Summer Outdoor Movies in Aurora-Willy
Wonka - (approx. 9PM) at Lions Club Parking Lot on Main Street, Aurora. Free
admission and free popcorn. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks available for
purchase. Bring a lawn chair and blanket. Info: 812-926-1100 or www.aurora.
in.us/shopping.html.
LAWRENCEBURG, IN
PERMIT NO. 21
August 4, 11, 18, 25 – Music on the River - 4th-Parrots of the
Caribbean, 11th-County Wide Band, 18th-Saffire Express Band, 25th-Jack Garrett
Band. 7PM-9PM. Parking lot on the corner of High & Short Streets, Lawrenceburg.
This free outdoor concert series highlights talented performers and showcases
a variety of musical styles. Weekly Cruise-In car show. Food and beverages
available. Bring a lawn chair 812-537-4507 or www.thinklawrenceburg.com.
rock band JAMBOX. Tickets on sale at www.woodyjam.com. Admission: $7/Thurs.,
$20/Fri., $40/Sat., or all 3 days for $49. Children 12 & under free.
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
August 3 – River City Classics Car Club CruiseIn - 6PM-9PM, American Legion Post 231, 119 Bridgeway Street,
Aurora. First Wednesday of each month May through September.
Food and drinks available. Music by Jerry Olding. Info: 812-9262079/David Haynes or www.rivercityclassicsaurorain.com.
August 2016
Opening Saturday, August 20 from
6-9pm, with Artists’ Reception from
6-8pm.
Additional Hours:
Sunday, 1-4pm
Monday through Friday, 11am-7pm
Saturday, Aug. 27, 11am-4pm
Art Guild Studios
Second and Main Streets
Aurora, Indiana
Free admission
Enjoy original fine art on display and
for sale at this fourth-annual regional
art exhibition, including watercolor,
oil, acrylics, colored pencil/graphite,
pastels, and mixed media/3-D
photography.
For more information:
Chris Campbell, 812-221-1252
www.facebook.com/
southeasternindianaartguild
Director’s Line
Woody’s Country Music
Jamboree & Fireworks
August 18-20 • 4340 Veraestau Lane • Aurora, Indiana
Enjoy this third-annual music festival taking place on a
350-acre farm overlooking the beautiful Ohio River. Featuring
headline performances by Clare Dunn and Clayton
Anderson. Other acts includeKaren Waldrup, Ashley Martin,
The Skallywags, Dallas Moore, Richard Lynch Band, Amy
Sailor Band, Ashby Fork Band, John Riggins, Wild Horses,
and rock band JAMBOX.
One day Thursday ticket, $7 • One day Friday ticket, $20
One-day Saturday ticket, $40 • All three days, $49
Children 12 & under free with a paying adult
For more info or tickets: www.woodyjam.com and
www.facebook.com/woodysjam.
Once again, we’d like to offer a big thank you to all who
entered our 2016 Super Summer Giveaway Contest! As a
result of your participation, we enjoyed five straight weeks
of great giveaways on our Dearborn County – Southeast
Indiana Facebook Page. Congratulations to all of our winners
– we hope you enjoy your prizes! If you didn’t win this time
around, be sure to follow us on Facebook for regular updates
on our all of our upcoming promotions and events. Our Weird
and Wonderful Instagram photo contest is also continuing
throughout the year, with prizes awarded each month through
December. It’s a fun way to celebrate Indiana’s Bicentennial
and share your images of Southeast Indiana. You can learn
more – and enter to win – by following us on Instagram @
theplace2play.
As we head into August, I’d also like to invite you to check out
our online Calendar of Events for a complete list of everything
we have planned over the next several months. From fairs and
festivals to live entertainment, music and more, we have a lot
of great events scheduled for August and September.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Mark Your Calendar for Fall Fun
Even though it’s only August, fall is just around the corner, and
you’ll find a variety of great events and activities already on
the agenda in Southeast Indiana.
If you haven’t yet had a chance to experience a Perfect
North Mud-Stash, you’ll get your chance again in
September, when the ski area will transform itself into one
huge obstacle course for this popular event open to
participants of all ages and abilities. Competitors can choose
from the Mud-Stash (four-mile course) or Mini Mud-Stash
(approximately 1.5 miles). The races are scheduled for Sat.,
Sept. 10 and are open to spectators as well.
Then, help commemorate Indiana’s Bicentennial during the
special statewide Bicentennial Torch Relay, which will
come through Dearborn County on Sept. 17. Follow the torch
as it makes its way from Dillsboro to Aurora to Lawrenceburg,
enjoying special activities in each community throughout the
day.
Frank Caliendo Returns to
Lawrenceburg
Popular comedian Frank Caliendo returns to Lawrenceburg
this month for a night of great comedy on the Lawrenceburg
Event Center stage. The comedian, actor and impressionist
will perform his act live in downtown Lawrenceburg on Sat.,
Aug. 20.
Known for his hilarious impersonations of politicians, actors
and celebrities, Caliendo has starred on television programs
such as MadTV, Frank TV, The Tonight Show and the Fox NFL
Sunday Pregame Show. His high-energy act is a blend of
observations, impressions, characters and anecdotal stories
that start at a frenetic pace and never let up. Caliendo’s Aug.
20th show will begin at 8pm, with tickets available at www.
ticketmaster.com.
Feeling festive? Arts and crafts aficionados will love Arts
and Crafts in the Park (Sept. 11), a unique arts and crafts
fair boasting more than 100 booths of handmade items. And
live music lovers won’t want to miss the Lawrenceburg Fall
Fest (Sept. 22-24), an annual fall festival offering big-name
entertainment and a variety of traditional festival activities
such as rides, games, food booths and the DCH Heart & Lung
Health 5K Run & Walk on Sept. 24. Finally, discover one of
Indiana’s oldest festivals at the Aurora Farmers Fair (Sept.
28-Oct. 1), where you’ll enjoy a carnival atmosphere, live
stage shows, a gigantic parade and loads of family fun.
Take a Pokéwalk Through
Downtown Aurora
Pokémon Go players will come together in downtown Aurora
for several scheduled Pokéwalks over the next two months,
with events planned for both August and September.
Organized by Main Street Aurora, the Pokéwalks will allow
participants to explore Aurora’s historic downtown district
while visiting the many Pokéstops and gyms located along the
way. Come meet your fellow Pokémon Go players, grab some
water and snacks, and stop by the Aurora Public Library for
some fun lure modules. Aurora Pokéwalks are planned for
Aug. 11 and Sept. 17 from 7-8:30pm. Info: www.eapld.org.
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Tri-State Antique Market
Continues
Summer is in full swing, and the Tri-State Antique Market is still
going strong! Come discover the region’s widest assortment
of antiques and collectibles at this special event held the first
Sunday of every month at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds.
Remaining dates for 2016 include Aug. 7, Sept. 4 and Oct. 2.
Fnd out more at www.queencityshows.com, or by following
the Antique Market on Facebook.
Indiana is known for its fairs and festivals, and this month, you’ll have
the chance to experience one of the best! That’s because the Indiana
State Fair will take place Aug. 5-21 at the State Fairgrounds in
Indianapolis. The 6th-oldest state fair in the country (it started in 1852),
the fair is a huge multi-day event featuring food, entertainment,
educational programs, interactive agricultural displays and much, much
more. It typically attracts thousands of visitors and is one of the state’s
most popular annual events in terms of attendance. The theme for the
2016 State Fair is “Celebrating Indiana’s Bicentennial” in honor of the
state’s 200th birthday this year.
Source: Indiana State Fair, www.indianastatefair.com