Rising Sun/Ohio County Events
2025-2026 Events & Festivals
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October 2025 Events
-Saturday, October 11, 2025-Ohio River Sweep: 9:30-11:30am. Litter Clean up Event co-hosted by the Scout Troup 605. Signed volunteer waiver needed. Meet on Front Street by the playground/boat ramp. Rain or shine, unless unsafe weather condition. For more info, text (513) 703-9129, or log on to www.orsanco/river-sweep.
-Saturday, October 11, 2025-Ohio County Preview Show: 11:30am. Ohio County Fairgrounds. 1414 Fairground Road, Rising Sun, IN. More info: Michael (812) 655-2056 or Purdue Extension Office (812) 438-3656.
-Monday, October 13, 2025: Columbus Day.
-Tuesday, October 14, 2025: Flu Shot Clinic. Ohio County Health Department. 9:00am-noon and 1:00-4:00pm. 117 Sixth Street, Rising Sun. (812) 438-2551 for more info. Please bring insurance info with you.
-Thursday, October 16, 2025: Boss’s Day.
-Thursday, October 16, 2025: Flu Shot Clinic. Ohio County Health Department. 9:00am-noon and 1:00-4:00pm. 117 Sixth Street, Rising Sun. (812) 438-2551 for more info. Please bring insurance info with you.
-Friday, October 17, 2025: Game Night. Present by the Phi Beta Psi Sorority Theta Lambda Chapter. 6:00pm-9:30pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. Held at the Ohio County Historical Museum. 212 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun. More info: (812) 655-1664.
-Saturday, October 18, 2025: Bake Off-Ohio County Historical Museum. Youth/adult categories. Cookies, Cakes & Pies. Entries must be homemade with ingredients from scratch. Deadline to enter is October 1, 2025. Category 1: Ages 12 & Under. $10 per entry. Category 2: Ages 13 & Up. $15 per entry. Cash prizes. 212 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun. Info: occfstephaie58@gmail.com or (812) 438-4915. Applications available at the Historical Society, Public Library, City Hall, Senior Housing, and Ohio County Tourism.
-Saturday, October 18, 2025: Family Movie Night. Presented by Drug Free Ohio County. Hocus Pocus. Green space at Main & Poplar Street. Free admission
-Saturday, October 18, 2025: Sweetest Day.
-Tuesday, October 21, 2025: Flu Shot Clinic. Ohio County Health Department. 9:00am-noon and 1:00-4:00pm. 117 Sixth Street, Rising Sun. (812) 438-2551 for more info. Please bring insurance info with you.
-Thursday, October 23, 2025: Flu Shot Clinic. Ohio County Health Department. 9:00am-noon and 1:00-4:00pm. 117 Sixth Street, Rising Sun. (812) 438-2551 for more info. Please bring insurance info with you.
-Saturday, October 25, 2025: Trunk or Treat. 1:00-3:00pm.Hosted by Southeastern Indiana Board of Realtors. Main Street in downtown Rising Sun. Free hotdogs and pumpkin decorating while it lasts! Call (812) 926-4644 for more info.
-Tuesday, October 28, 2025: Flu Shot Clinic. Ohio County Health Department. 9:00am-noon and 1:00-4:00pm. 117 Sixth Street, Rising Sun. (812) 438-2551 for more info. Please bring insurance info with you.
-Friday, October 31, 2025: Trick or Treat. Downtown Rising Sun. 6:00-8:00pm.
-Friday, October 31, 2025: Let’s Get Spooky. Purdue Extension Ohio County Haunted House. 6:00-8:00pm. 5:30-6:00pm light on for the little ones. 412 Main Street, Rising Sun. Admission is free for one pass through. Repeated entries will be $5. More info: (812) 438-3656.
November 2025 Events
-Saturday, November 1, 2025: The Christmas Casino opening. Rising Star Casino Resort. 777 Rising Star Drive, Rising Sun, IN. The tree lighting will take place. Time TBA. Info: (800) 472-6311
-Sunday, November 2, 2025: Daylight Savings end. Fall Back! Change your clocks back one hour.
-Saturday, November 8, 2025: Gun Raffle & Chili Supper. Bear Branch Volunteer Fire Department. 4-7pm. Homemade chili and a chance to win one of four firearms and additional items. 2580 Milton Bear Branch Road. Tickets can be purchased by any Bear Branch fireman. IGL#148851. Fire department fundraiser.
-Tuesday, November 11, 2025: Veterans Day. Veteran’s Breakfast & Program. Students & staff at Rising Sun Community Schools honor those who have served/are serving our country. Breakfast is available to veterans and their spouses beginning at 7:00am in the High School cafeteria. RSVP by calling Julie at (812) 438-2641 by Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The Veteran’s Day program is open to the public at 8:30am.
-Saturday, November 15, 2025: Deer Hunter’s Breakfast & Gun Raffle. Rising Sun Volunteer Fire Department. 5am-11am or sell-out. Pre-sales of raffle tickets are now taking place. $10 ea. or 6 for $50. Available from firemen or at the breakfast. Biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon & sausage, friend potatoes, pancakes & more! 121 S. High Street in Rising Sun. More info: Dave (812) 584-1130. IGL#15537
-Saturday, November 15, 2025: Harvest Dessert Tea. Ohio County Historical Society. SOLD OUT!!! For ore info, call (812) 438-4915.
-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.
-Friday, November 28, 2025: Black Friday.
-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-Ohio County Tourism Visitors Center- 5-8pm. 217 N. High Street, Rising Sun. Arts & crafts vendors. Deejay JD Hughes. Carriage rides from 5-8pm by Royal Carriages. Santa in the Santa House from 5-7pm. Free sugar cookies and hot chocolate/coffee while they lasts.
-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
-TBA
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.
August 2026 Events
-TBA
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.