May 23–29, 2025 – Local Events in our Vincennes PBS viewing area
(Knox County, IN – Lawrence County, IL & surrounding areas)
* Please note that we cover both Eastern (ET) and Central (CT) time zones, so make sure to pay attention to the time zone listed. We always recommend double-checking with the actual event website for any changes that may be made after we post the listing.
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Vincennes Farmers Market
- Dates: May 24, 2025 (Saturdays, Weekly)
- Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
- Location: Main Street between 2nd & 3rd St, Vincennes, IN
- Details: Fresh produce, homemade goods, local art, and more. A perfect way to start your weekend.
- Cost: FREE
- More Info: Vincennes Farmers Market
https://vincennesfarmersmarket.com
Rainbow Beach Opening Day
- Dates: May 24–25, 2025
- Times:
Tot Time & Lap Swim: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Open Swim: 12:00 PM– 6:00 PM ET - Location: Gregg Park, 2204 Washington Ave., Vincennes, IN 47591
- Details: Rainbow Beach officially opens for the season on Saturday, May 24th! The Vincennes Trolley now stops at Rainbow Beach
- Cost: Under 5 = FREE
5 – 17 yrs old = $2.50/day
Adults 18+ = $3.50/day - More Info: Rainbow Beach Facebook Page
Article on Rainbow Beach
Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
- Dates: May 24–25, 2025
- Times:
Saturday, May 24: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET
Sunday, May 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET - Location: George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, French Commons, in Vincennes, IN
- Details: The annual Revolutionary War reenactment features period food, music, crafts, and battle reenactments. It’s a historical living history event. Buttons are sold at the gate each day.
- Cost: Under 6 = FREE
6 – 12 yrs old = $2/day
Adults 13+ = $10/day
2-Day Pass = $12 - More Info: Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
https://www.spiritofvincennes.org/
Short Video about the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous: www.youtube.com/@vincennespbs
Memorial Weekend Candlelight Tour
- Date: May 24, 2025
- Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET
- Location: Vincennes State Historic Sites, downtown Vincennes, IN
- Details: A unique historical tour of Vincennes by candlelight, with costumed guides telling the stories of the town’s past.
- More Info: Indiana State Museum
https://www.indianamuseum.org/programs/memorial-weekend-candlelight-tour/
Lawrenceville Downtown Revitalization Benefit Music Fest – Music by Adam Warner & Sugar Street ft. Richard Goodall
- Dates: May 24, 2025
- Times: 5 PM – 10 PM CT (6 PM – 11 PM ET)
- Location: 600 Block of 12th St. in Lawrenceville, IL
- Details: Food, Drinks and Performances by Country Music Singer & Lawrenceville native Adam Warner & Sugar Street ft. Terre Haute’s Richard Goodall (Season 19 Winner of America’s Got Talent) presented by Lawrenceville Downtown Revitalization. Tickets will be sold at the gate.
- Cost: $25 per person
- More Info: Downtown Music Fest Facebook Event Page (public page)
https://www.facebook.com/LawrencevilleDowntownRevitalization/
5 year Anniversary “Comedy Show” at Vincennes Best
- Dates: May 24, 2025
- Times: 6:00 PM ET
- Location: Vincennes Best, 16 N. 2nd St., Vincennes, IN 47591
- Details: Special Guest: Stand-Up Comedy Set by Zak Toscani
Come through for an evening of laughs, music, drinks, and appreciation for all of YOU who’ve supported us along the way.
- Cost: FREE
- More Info: https://www.facebook.com/vincennesbest
American Hero Hitfest Softball Tournament
- Dates: May 24–25, 2025
- Times: All Day
- Locations: Vincennes Girls Softball Complex, 1545 Old Terre Haute Rd. Vincennes, Indiana 47591 – and –
Petersburg Complex, 501 E Illinois St. Petersburg, Indiana 47567 - Details: A youth softball tournament for teams from 7U to 16U.
- More Info: USSSA Fastpitch
https://infastpitch.usssa.com/event/american-hero-hitfest/
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Laughter from Page to Screen: Crazy Rich Asians
- Date: May 27, 2025
- Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
- Location: Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, Vincennes University
- Details: Monthly comedy film and book discussion hosted by the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy and the Knox County Public Library. Made possible through a grant from the Indiana Humanities
- Cost: FREE
- More Info: https://www.redskeltonmuseum.org/events/laughter-from-page-to-screen—book-and-film-festival
Auditions for the musical “Grease”
- Dates: May 27 & 28, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM ET both nights
- Location: Old Town Players Community Theater, 432 Broadway St., Vincennes, IN 47591
- Details: Seeking teens 13 – 18 yrs old. Be prepared to read from the script and sing a few lines of a song of your choice that best showcases your vocal ability. A Bluetooth speaker will be available.
- Show Dates: August 8 – 10 & 15-17, 2025
- More Info: http://www.oldtownplayers.org/
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Vincennes Farmers Market
- Dates: May 28, 2025 (Wednesdays, Weekly)
- Time: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Main Street between 2nd & 3rd St, Vincennes
- Details: Fresh produce, homemade goods, local art, and more. A perfect way to start your weekend.
- Cost: FREE
- More Info: Vincennes Farmers Market
https://vincennesfarmersmarket.com