Rising Sun/Ohio County Events

2026-2027 Events & Festivals
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October 2026

-Monday, October 12-Friday, October 23, 2026: Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Ohio County Public Library. Family, Teen & Adult Category. Using a FAKE pumpkin, create a decorative pumpkin that represents a character from a book! No carving is required. Entry must include the Character’s name; Title of book; Entrant’s name and Category. One pumpkin per person or family. Turn in pumpkins on October 12-23, 2026, at 503 2nd Street in Rising Sun. Voting begins October 24, 2026, with winners announced on Halloween! Call (812) 438-2257 for more info.

-Thursday, October 15, 2026: Flu & COVID-19 Clinic. Ohio County Health Department. 2-6pm. Ohio County Health Department. 117 Sixth Street, Rising Sun, IN.

-Saturday, October 17, 2026: Ohio County Open Beef Preview Show. Ohio County 4-H Fairgrounds. Info (812) 438-3656. jmrichards@purdue.edu.

-Saturday, October 17, 2026: CANCELED as of 10.6.2026. Ohio County Historical Society Bake-Off. Cookies, cakes, cheesecakes & pies. Entries must be in by Noon. Age categories 12 & under; 13-17; and 18 and up. An entry fee is required. Deadline to ender is October 16, 2026. Info: (812) 438-4915.

-Thursday, October 22, 2026: Flu & COVID-19 Clinic. Ohio County Health Department. 2-6pm. Ohio County Health Department. 117 Sixth Street, Rising Sun, IN.

-Saturday, October 24, 2026: Red Wolf Rampage 5K and 10K Walk Run. Red Wolf Sanctuary. 3027 SR 262, Rising Sun. Pre-register online until October 14. Register in person by 8:30am on the day of the event. Proceeds will be used to support the sanctuary and its endeavors to preserve native North American wildlife through education and rehabilitation. The race/walk starts promptly at 9am. Tours will also be available. Log on to https://www.redwolf.org/red-wolf-rampage for more information or to register.

-Saturday, October 24, 2026: Southeastern Indiana Board of Realtors-Trunk-or-Treat. 1-3pm. Rising Sun Main Street. Hot dogs, Trick-or-Treat and more! Info: (812) 438-2306.

-Saturday, October 24, 2026: River Sweep Litter Clean-Up Event. 11am-1pm. Shelter by playground/boat ramp at Rising Sun Riverfront Park. Co-hosted by the Scout Troop 605 & Pack 650. Volunteers needed. Log on to the www.orsanco/river-sweep website or text (513) 703-9129 for more info.

-Thursday, October 26, 2026: Flu & COVID-19 Clinic. Ohio County Health Department. 2-6pm. Ohio County Health Department. 117 Sixth Street, Rising Sun, IN.

-Friday, October 30, 2026: 11am-4pm. Twisted Tater Food Truck. Visitors Center Parking Lot. 217 N. High Street. Get your last fix before they close up for the season. They’ll be back at the 2027 Summer Fest and Stars & Stripes events!

-Saturday, October 31, 2026: Pumpkin Decorating on Main Street. Rising Sun Main Street. 4-6pm. Bring pre-decorated pumpkins to the Main Street Pavilion for judging. No carving on site. Cash prizes along with gift certificates.

-Saturday, October 31, 2026: Trick or Treat. City of Rising Sun. 6-8pm.

-Saturday, October 31, 2026: Spooky Fest Trunk-N-Treat. 6-8pm. Rising Sun Methodist Church. 6-8pm. 110 S. Walnut Street. Parking spaces are available for the congregation or the public. Contact Connie at (812) 655-1664 to register.

-Saturday, October 31, 2026: Haunted Halloween Carnival. Ohio County Extension Office. 6-8pm. 412 Main Street, Rising Sun.

-Saturday, October 31, 2026: Halloween Fun in Rising Sun at the Visitors Center. 6-8pm. 217 N. High Street, Rising Sun. Candy while supplies last, the Headless Horseman, Boots N’ Mini Moo’s mini pony “unicorns” and deejay/emcee JD Hughes.

-Saturday, October 31, 2026: Wild West Trunk or Treat. 6-8pm. Rising Sun Church of Christ. 315 N. High Street, Rising Sun. Daily Charlie coffee truck.

November 2026 Events

-Sunday, November 1, 2026: Daylight Savings Time Ends

-Saturday, November 7, 2026: Dumpster Day. 7am-11am or full. City of Rising Sun.

-Saturday, November 7, 2026: Harvest Dessert Tea. 1-3pm. Ohio County Historical Society. $15 for Society members. $20 for non-members. 212 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun. Reservations required. Deadline October 30, 2026. Eight ticket limit per person.

-Saturday, November 7, 2026: Harvest Dinner & Holiday Bazaar. Bazaar 1-5pm. Dinner 5-7pm. Rising Sun Methodist Church. 110 s. Walnut Street. $15 Adults; $5 youth ages 4-12; and 3 and under FREE. 110 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun. More info/reservations: (812) 438-4915.

-Saturday, November 7, 2026: Annual Chili Supper & Gun Raffle. Bear Branch Fire Department. 4-7pm. Free Will Offering. Raffle tickets for sale from members by calling (812) 528-3721 or (812) 571-0802. Homemade chili, homemade potato soup, chili dogs, homemade desserts.

-Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Veterans Day.

-Saturday, November 14, 2026: Harvest Tea. Ohio County Historical Society. 212 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun.

-Thursday, November 26, 2026: Thanksgiving Day.

December 2026 Events

-Friday, December 4, 2026: Hanukkah (Sunset).

-Friday & Saturday, December 4-5, 2026: Christmas Market. Ohio County Historical Society. 212 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun. 11am-5pm.

-Saturday, December 5, 2026: Hanukkah Begins.

-Sunday, December 6, 2026: Rising Star Casino’s Grand Holiday Market. 9am-6pm. Fine handcrafted gifts, holiday decor, delicious treats, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Located inside the Grand Theatre, 777 Rising Star Drive, Rising Sun. Info: Teryn (812) 802-0037 or tburton@risingstarcasino.com.

–Saturday, December 12, 2026: Ohio County Historical Society. Annual Membership Meeting. 212 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun.

-Saturday, December 12, 2026: Merry Little Christmas Celebration. 5-8pm. Santa visits (5-7pm only), free carriage rides by Royal Carriages, the Boots N’ Mini Moos mini calves, deejay JD Hughes, arts/crafts vendors, free hot chocolate & sugar cookies served by JAM Real Estate Group, First-N-Last Roadhouse Food Truck with food available for sale, and more! Info: kendal@enjoyrisingsun.com.

-Monday, December 21, 2026: First Day of Winter.

-Thursday, December 24, 2026: Christmas Eve.

-Friday, December 25, 2026: Christmas Day.

-Saturday, December 26, 2026: Kwanzaa begins.

-Thursday, December 31, 2026: New Year’s Eve.

January 2027 Events

-Friday, January 1, 2027: New Year’s Day.

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June 2027 Events

-Saturday, June 5, 2027: Rising Sun Summer Fest. Arts & crafts, food trucks, Kid Zone, deejay JD Hughes, and live music. For vendor information, contact Kendal at kendal@enjoyrisingsun.com

July 2027 Events

-Saturday, July 3, 2027: Rising Sun Stars & Stripes Celebration. 4-10:30pm. Arts & crafts, food trucks, deejay JD Hughes, live music and fireworks. For vendor information, contact Kendal at kendal@enjoyrisingsun.com. Rising Sun Riverfront Park & Front Street.

-Sunday, July 4, 2027: Independence Day.