Rising Sun/Ohio County Events
2025-2026 Events & Festivals
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November 2025 Events
-Saturday, November 22, 2025: Thankful for our Customers promotion. Rising Sun Market Place. 201 Main Street, Rising Sun. Discounts, giveaways, and free samples.
-Monday, November 24, 2025: Thanksgiving Camp-Craft & Bake. 9am-noon. Education Center of Rising Sun. K-8th graders. Students make a craft & fun Thankgiving themed treats. 591 Smart Drive. $20 per person. Pre-register at (812) 308-5605 or smosley@occfrisingsun.com.
-Thursday, November 27, 2025: Thanksgiving.
-Friday, November 28, 2025: Conductors of Indiana Model Train Club-Christmas Train Show. 223 Main Street, Rising Sun. Thursday-Sunday 11:00am to 5pm. Beginning December 18 opening every day (except December 25) from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Admission free. Donations appreciated. Presented by the Conductors on Indiana Train Club. More info: Ron at (513) 709-8256.
-Friday, November 28, 2025: Black Friday.
-The Visitors Center will be closed Thursday & Friday for Thanksgiving.
-Sunday, November 30, 2025: The Grand Holiday Market. 10:00am-5pm. Rising Star Casino Resort, 777 Rising Star Drive, Rising Sun. Free admission. One-of-a-kind treasures from local Artisans & Vendors. Inside the Grand Theatre. Info: (800) 472-6311
December 2025 Events
-Monday, December 1, 2025: Cyber Monday.
-Friday & Saturday, December 5 & 6: Christmas Market at the Museum. 10am-4pm. 212 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun. Annual Christmas market featuring decorations, decor, and holiday gifts for you or those on your Christmas list! For more information and/or to inquire about booth space, contact Mike at (812) 438-4915 or email mhouse@ohiocountyhistory.org. Proceeds benefit the museum.
-Sunday, December 7, 2025: Pearl Harbor Day.
-Friday, December 12, 2025: Best Christmas Party Ever-Rising Star Casino. 6-10pm. 777 Rising Star Dr., Rising Sun. Grand Theatre. Dinner 6:30pm. $45 per person. Enjoy dinner, cash bar or non-alcoholic beverages, $10 free slot play, live entertainment, beautiful Christmas decor, displays & shopping, live reindeer, and meet Santa Claus! Discount hotel stays. Space is limited. Book by calling Kelly Mitchell, Group Sales Mgr. at (812) 803-0038.
-Saturday, December 13, 2025: Merry Little Christmas Celebration-5-8pm. Ohio County Tourism Visitors Center, 217 N. High Street, Rising Sun. Arts & crafts vendors. Boots N’ Mini Moo’s (mini cows.) Deejay JD Hughes playing sounds of the season. Carriage rides from 5-8pm by Royal Carriages. Free Make it Take it Craft. Santa in the Santa House from 5-7pm. Free sugar cookies and hot chocolate/coffee while supplies lasts. Come hungry! Food available for sale from Rollin’ Roosters. Vendor space filled. More info: kendal@enjoyrisingsun.com.
-Thursday, December 25, 2025: Christmas Day.
-Wednesday, December 31, 2025: New Years Eve.
January 2026 Events
-Thursday, January 1, 2026: New Year’s Day.
February 2026 Events
-Thursday, February 12, 2026: Lincoln’s Birthday
-Saturday, February 14, 2026: Valentine’s Day.
-Monday, February 16, 2026: President’s Day.
-Wednesday, February 18, 2026: Ash Wednesday.
-Sunday, February 22, 2026: Washington’s Birthday.
March 2026 Events
-Sunday, March 8, 2026: Daylight Savings Time Begins.
-Tuesday, March 17, 2026: St. Patrick’s Day.
-Friday, March 20, 2026: First Day of Spring.
-Sunday, March 29, 2026: Palm Sunday.
April 2026 Events
-Friday, April 3, 2026: Good Friday.
-Sunday, April 5, 2026: Easter.
-Wednesday, April 22, 2026: Earth Day.
May 2026 Events
-Friday, May 15, 2025: Friday Fun in Rising Sun Car Cruise in: 5-8pm. Presented by Ohio County Tourism. Deejay JD Hughes. Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles invited to join us in downtown Rising Sun. More info: kendal@enjoyrisingsun.com or (812) 438-4933.
June 2026 Events
-Saturday, June 6, 2026: Rising Sun Summer Fest-4-10:30pm. Main & Poplar Streets downtown Rising Sun. Arts & crafts, food vendors, Kid Zone and live music. Cincinnati deejay J.D. Hughes. Fireworks by McAlister Fireworks at 10:00 behind the Main Street Pavilion.
July 2026 Events
-Saturday, July 4, 2026: City of Rising Sun/Rising Sun Lion’s Club Fireworks, Downtown Rising Sun. Arts & crafts, food vendors, Foam Zone and live music. Cincinnati deejay J.D. Hughes. Fireworks by Flying G along Front Street at 10:00pm.
-Wednesday, July 10-14, 2026: Student Art Show. Ohio County Historical Society.212 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun. Rising Sun, IN.
-Thursday, July 11, 2026: America’s 250th Birthday Tea. Ohio County Historical Society. 212 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun, IN.
August 2026 Events
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September 2026 Events
-Saturday & Sunday, September 12-13, 2026: Ohio Valley River Cats 21st Annual Catfish Tournament. Downtown Rising Sun, IN. When available, log on to their at ohiovalleyrivercats.com for entry information. Watch the weigh-in for free at Rising Sun Riverfront Park!
-Friday & Saturday, September 18-19, 2026: Navy Bean Fall Festival. Downtown Rising Sun, IN. Presented by the City of Rising Sun, the annual festival features beans & bands, vendors, and live entertainment along the riverfront. Info: Rising Sun City Hall.
-Friday, September 25, 2026: Friday Fun in Rising Sun Cruise In. 5-8pm. Presented by Ohio County Tourism. Deejay JD Hughes. Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles invited to join us in downtown Rising Sun. More info: kendal@enjoyrisingsun.com or (812) 438-4933.
October 2026 Events
-Saturday, October 17, 2026: Bake-Off. Ohio County Historical Society. 212 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun.
November 2026 Events
-Saturday, November 14, 2026: Harvest Tea. Ohio County Historical Society. 212 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun.
December 2026 Events
-Friday & Saturday, December 4-5, 2026: Christmas Market. Ohio County Historical Society. 212 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun.
–Saturday, December 12, 2026: Ohio County Historical Society. Annual Membership Meeting. 212 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun.
