Provided below are some of the many exciting events, activities and fundraisers occuring in Clark County. If you would like to get your event listed contact us at info@southernindiana.us There's no charge to list an event on this schedule.

April

Kite Flying Extravaganza - Saturday, April 3rd
Are you ready to tell winter to go fly a kite? Hidden Hill Nursery swings open its rustic gates with its annual Kite Flying Extravaganza. For additional Information visit their website at http://www.hiddenhillnursery.com

May

May 8 - Earth Day, Falls of the Ohio State Park, Clarksville- 10a.m.-4p.m.  201 W. Riverside Dr. (812) 280-9970.  fallsoftheohio.org  The Falls of the Ohio State Park will buzz with activity. Environmentally minded businesses and organizations from all over the region gather to share information, show off their accomplishments and provide fun for the whole family. Special programs include live animals.  Sponsored by Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Kentuckiana Air Education, The Trash Force, and The Falls of the Ohio Foundation.

May 9 - Charlestown State Park hosts "Wildflower Hikes" led by naturalist Richard Lyons, Highway 62, Charlestown; Meet in the Trail 4 parking lot at 1:00 p.m.; Trail 4 is a rugged 2.9 miles that makes a loop down to Fourteen Mile Creek and back - view Goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadenis), Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda), and Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa); Fees are $5 per car for Indiana residents, $7 per car for out-of-state residents, or free for entrance permit holders - children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, schedule is subject to change without notice; 812-256-5600 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

May 15th - 16th The 18th Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Festival "A Victorian Chautauqua" - Howard Steamboat Museum
1101 E. Market St in Jeffersonville, Indiana - Quality arts & crafts, large herb & perennial sale, antiques, musical entertainment, book signings, cafe & tours, food booth; Festival theme is "Steamboat Stimulus - Millions of Lincolns", Louisville architect will present "Lincoln's Louisville" and Aunt Nannie's Crafts for children "Lincoln's Connections with America's Rivers"; Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.;  Admission $3 per person (Children 12 and under free with adult); (812) 283-3728

Salute Our Troops & Family Day - May 29th
For additional information contact the American Legion Post #35. Booth Registration and Parade Registration available now. http://www.americanlegionpost35.org

June

June 5th - 17th "2010 Home Expo" by the Home Builders Association of Southern Indiana
The 2010 Home Expo in Copperfield is located just two miles off Interstate 64 on State Road 64 West in beautiful Georgetown, Indiana.  On behalf of the Home Builders Association of Southern Indiana (HBASI), our Home Expo Builders, the 2010 Home Expo Committee, and our Home Expo Sponsors; we look forward to seeing you in Georgetown!
www.2010homeexpo.com or www.hbasi.net

June 5th - The Sunnyside Master Gardener's Herb & Garden Festival
Sunnyside Master Gardener's "Home Grown" festival with special Guest Presentations by Bob Hill of Hidden Hill Nursery, Tracey Williams of Greensleaves Designs and Janet Steffens CFS Educator for Floyd County discusses canning and freezing. Booths with local and regional vendors will be selling herbs, perennials and native plants. Event is held at the Clark County 4-H Fairgrounds (rain or shine) and begins at 9am. For additional information please call 812-948-5470 or visit http://www.ces.purdue.edu/Floyd/Sunnyside%20MG.htm

June 12 - Pacers and Racers 8th Annual Barnyard Dash 10 K Run/Walk, Joe Huber Family Farm Restaurant, Starlight, 2421 Scottsville Rd., 812-923-5255

Plus + Car & Motorcycle Show, Joe Huber Family Farm Restaurant, Starlight - Rain date June 27 - Pre-registration $12.00, Registration day of show $15.00 (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) $50 cash given away every 30 minutes starting at 11 a.m.  Bonus:  $100 given away at noon for pre-registration.  All proceeds are tax deductible and benefit "Shop With A Cop."  2421 Scottsville Rd.  For more info call Ralph Hines (812) 945-1406.

June 12 - Borden Valley Day Festival, Borden - Food and craft booths, car show, local entertainment.  Sat. 11a.m.-5p.m.  No admission charge. Borden Community Park (812) 967-2234

June 13 - Charlestown State Park hosts "Wildflower Hikes" led by naturalist Richard Lyons, Highway 62, Charlestown; Meet in the Trail 2 parking lot at 1:00 p.m. - Trail 2 is a moderate 1.4 miles, look at some of the late spring and early summer wildflowers and many of the park's ferns; Fees are $5 per car for Indiana residents, $7 per car for out-of-state residents, or free for entrance permit holders - children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, schedule is subject to change without notice; 812-256-5600 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

June 18th & 19th - Second Annual "Smokin on the River" State of Indiana BBQ Competition

Come and be a part of State of Indiana BBQ competition June 18-19, at the corner of Spring Street and Riverside Drive in Jeffersonville, Indiana. For more information, please contact Dan Skaggs at 502.259.8734, e-mail skaggs_daniel@yahoo.com or visit http://www.smokinontheriver-jeff-in.com/

June 19  - Ohio River Sweep - Falls of the Ohio, Clarksville - The Park coordinates the Clark County effort as part of a multi-state program, which provides free tee shirts for all participants.  Join us - and bring along some friends!  We welcome scouts, schools and civic organizations to volunteer and help us clean up the riverbank at four different sites.  201 W. Riverside Dr. (812) 280-9970 www.fallsoftheohio.org

June 19 - Garden Tour/Plant Sale, Jeffersonville - 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Preservation Park, 150 W. Market - Large variety of plants for sale.

 

October

October - Harvest Celebration, Charlestown State Park, Highway 62 Charlestown; Camping event to celebrate the arrival of the fall season will include a campsite decorating contest to coincide with the fall theme, campfire storytelling, trail hikes, a haunted hike, a cornhole tournament and a stargazing event hosted by the Louisville Astronomical Society; Friday Storytelling 7:00 p.m., Saturday Harvest/Fall Decorating contest deadline is Noon, Haunted Hike at 6:00 p.m. and Stargazing event at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday Cornhole Tournament at 1:30 p.m.; Park admission is $5 per car for Indiana residents, $7 per out-of-state residents; Charlestown State Park, 812-256-5600

October  - Lewis and Clark Falls of the Ohio Festival, Clark Homesite, Harrison Avenue, Clarksville; An early 1800's reenactment at the George Rogers Clark Home Site of the Falls of the Ohio State Park on Harrison Avenue commemorating George Rogers Clark's life.  There are activities for everyone to enjoy, including historic games and music, as well as demonstrations by period craftsmen. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (812) 280-9970, www.fallsoftheohio.org

October  - Autumn on the River - 15th Annual, historic Bethlehem; Tour the restored 1927 schoolhouse, historic tours by tram, 1812 reenactments, arts and crafts, food to suit the most discriminating taste buds; Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.; Special events - Auction - Saturday 10:00 a.m., Parade - Saturday 2:30 p.m., Veterans honored - Saturday 2:00 p.m.; No admission charge; David Abbott 502-931-4669 or Andrea Oles 317-491-4146

November

November 27 -  December 23 - Huber Christmas Trees, Huber's Orchard, Winery, and Vineyards, Start a new tradition by cutting your own Christmas tree at Huber's Orchard, Winery, and Vineyards!  Enjoy the smell of an evergreen that can fill the household with thoughts of good tidings and cheer! Visit www.huberwinery.com for more information.

 

December

December 12 - Christmas Open House, Howard Steamboat Museum, Jeffersonville - 1101 E. Market Street (812) 283-3728  http://www.steamboatmuseum.org