Rising Sun/Ohio County Events

2026-2027 Events & Festivals
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January 2026 Events

-Thursday, January 1, 2026: New Year’s Day.

-Saturday, January 17, 2026: Watercolor Snowman painting class. Ohio County Public Library. 503 2nd Street, Rising Sun. Info. (812) 438-2257.

-Monday, January 19, 2026: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Many offices closed today.

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

-Sunday, May 10, 2026: Mother’s Day.

-Friday, May 15, 2026: 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.

-Tuesday, May 19, 2026: Ohio River Way Challenge paddlers arriving in Rising Sun. Time TBD.

-Saturday, May 23, 2026: Opening of the City of Rising Sun Community Pool! Info: (812) 438-3340. Party reservations must be made on or after May 23rd.

-Monday, May 25, 2026: Memorial Day.

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.

-Sunday, June 14, 2026: Flag Day.

-Friday, June 19, 2026: Juneteenth.

-Sunday, June 21, 2026: Father’s Day. First Day of Summer.

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

-Monday, September 7, 2026: Labor Day.

-Friday, September 11, 2026. Patriot Day.

-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!

-Sunday, September 13, 2026: Grandparents Day.

-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.

-September 20, 2026: Yom Kippur.

-September 22, 2026: First Day of Autumn.

-Friday, September 25, 2026: 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

-Monday, October 12, 2026: Columbus Day.

-Saturday, October 17, 2026: Bake-Off. Ohio County Historical Society. 212 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun.

-Saturday, October 31, 2026: Halloween.

November 2026 Events

-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.

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

-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.