Festivals

31st Annual Native American Days

September 27 - 29, 2013
8215 Pollack Ave, Evansville, IN, 47715 Website

A culmination of everything Angel Mounds has to offer, Native American Days spans space and time to present a full narrative of Native American lifeways. The event includes numerous demonstrations and hands-on activities, an Indian market, performance area, and concessions. So whether you're into music and dancing, prehistoric tool technology, drum construction, children's games, or just love to shop and eat, this fun-filled weekend is for you.

11th Annual Funk in the City Haynie's Corner Art Festival

September 28, 2013
S.E. Second Street at Adams Ave, Evansville, Indiana, (812) 205-3046

Located in the heart of the Haynie's Corner Arts District, Funk in the City features more than 100 artists/artisans from Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Arizona and Colorado.  A portion of the proceeds help fund the fine arts programming at the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville.

For application or other information please email [email protected] or via phone at 812-205-3046.

92nd Annual West Side Nut Club Fall Festival

October 7 - 12, 2013
2000 West Franklin Street, Evansville, Indiana, 47712 (812) 424-4881 Website

From talent shows and carnival rides to sausage burgers and deep-fried Kool-aid, the Fall Festival continues to be a family-fun tradition.  Over 120 food booths serving festival standards - corn dogs, elephant ears, cotton candy - as well as the more adventurous items - brain sandwiches, fried butter, scorpion suckers.  Homemade chicken & dumplings, fresh baked kuchens and cobblers, barbecued pork ribs, elkburgers, cajun sausage, crawfish etouffee - you name it, we'll bet you will find it at this 6-day festival. Parades, a game Midway, rides for all ages, entertainme

Boo at the Zoo

October 18 - 20, 2013
1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, 47720 Website

Great Halloween fun for the entire family! Enjoy treat stations, games, crafts and more at this 'Spooktacular' event! 5 to 8 p.m.

Wandering Owl Wine and Beer Trail

October 19, 2013
551 N. Boeke Rd., Evansville, IN, 47711 Website

Local restaurants provide their best wine, beer and food at this casual gala, where guests spend some quality outdoor time among 300-year-old trees at the Wesselman Nature Preserve.  3-6 p.m.

Boo at the Zoo

October 25 - 27, 2013
1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, 47720 Website

Great Halloween fun for the entire family! Enjoy treat stations, games, crafts and more at this 'Spooktacular' event! 5 to 8 p.m.

Harvest Festival and Hayrides

October 26, 2013
551 N. Boeke Rd., Evansville, IN, 47711 Website

Experience the changing seasons at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve while enjoying the thrills and traditions of autumn at this family oriented event, Harvest Festival & Hayrides from 3p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Horse-drawn hayrides, guilded night hikes, live animal encounters, star search, children's activities and much more!

$6 per person, $20 per family unit (Max 5 people)

Children 3 and under are FREE

For mor information, vistit www.WesselmanNatureSociety.org.