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Events for the Weekend of September 28-30

The 21st annual Komen Evansville Tri-State Race for the Cure is on Saturday, September 30. The whole family can participate in this event. There is a fun run or walk, and also a competitive 5k-road race for serious runners. The event kicks off with packet pick-up / late registration which starts at 7 am, Service of Hope also begins at 7 am. Then the Survivor Parade at 8 am, with the 5k Run/Walk starting at 9 am. This event takes place at Eastland Mall in Evansville. Expressway loves to be a sponsor for this event because it helps with a great cause. If you come out to the event make sure you stop by the Expressway tent. We will be participating with our team “Lorna”. We highly recommend coming out and supporting the runners and walkers, but more importantly the people impacted by breast cancer.On Friday September 28, at 5 pm, is the start of the 5th Annual Nebo Fall Festival & BBQ. This event runs till September 29 at 8 pm. The location is the Nebo Community Center, 100 South Bernard St. (Hwy 502) Nebo, KY 42441 (former Nebo School). This is a family-friendly event. Make sure you bring your lawn chairs. There will be BBQ, concessions, entertainment, bounce houses, games, arts & crafts, demonstrations/displays, cars, race cars, trucks, motorcycles, and antique tractors Cruise-In. Entertainment will feature Brent & Willie on Friday from 8-10 p.m. and Ray Ligon on Saturday from 6-7 p.m. They will perform on the front lawn porch. For more information visithttps://www.facebook.com/events/990100547817896.The Contemporaries Brew HAHA is on Saturday, September 29 from 6-10 pm, at the Evansville Museum. All of the Tri-States favorite local Brewers will be at the event. This is a great opportunity to sample a large variety of micros, specialty, homemade, and imported beers. They will also have appetizers and live entertainment. Only those 21+ are able to attend. The tickets are $35 in advance, $45 at the door, and $20 for Designated Driver/Food only tickets.Poseyville Autumn fest runs from Saturday from 6am-8:30pm through Sunday from 10am- 6pm. The fest is located at 60 N. Church St. Poseyville, IN. There is a pancake breakfast Saturday from 6-10 am. There will also be vendor booths with family activities, games and contests will also be taking place. Saturday night a country music band will be performing. Sunday at 3pm is the parade on Main Street, so don’t forget your lawn chairs!Backroads Bash with Sammy Kershaw is on Saturday from 6-11:30pm. This event is in Owensboro, and is the closing event of the Whittaker Guntober Fest. This event will take place rain or shine. They will have food and beer available for purchase. General admission needs to bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Tickets are on sale now, for ticket purchase or more information https://backroadsbash.ticketleap.com/.  
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June Events

June 7th: The Laser Light Shows at the Evansville Museum of Arts will be going on until June 23rd. There will be seven different laser light shows offered. June 20th: The Haubstadt Sommerfest will be going on until the 22nd. All proceeds from this event are invested back into their community such as grants, scholarships, and infrastructure improvements. The festival includes pageant contests, talent shows, parades, rides, 5K race, and the very popular Bierstube. For more information click here: Haubstadt Sommerfest June 20th: The Evansville ShrinersFest & Air Show will be going on until June 23rd. There is so much going on at this, there will be air shows, food booths, kids play areas, and more! June 23rd: Finding Neverland will be at the Old National Events Plaza. This is an award-winning musical, it will be a great show to go see. June 24: Drums on the Ohio is going on. This is an outstanding line-up of seven World Class Drum Corps that are scheduled to perform. It will be at the Reitz Bowl. For more information click here: Drums on the Ohio Starting on June 26: ROMP Fest will be going on in Owensboro until the 30th. This is a huge event celebrating Roots and Branches of Bluegrass music. There is always a great turn out for this and it's definitely worth going to. For more information click here: ROMP

Remaining September Events

I know it's always so difficult to try to find out what's going on in the tri-state. Here are a few of the upcoming events in the tri-state areas.   September 20: Jamey Johnson will be performing at the Old National Events plaza. He is an 11 time Grammy Nominated singer/songwriter. He is known for country music. September 21: The 37th Annual German Festival & Artisan Fair. This is held in New Harmony, IN. They will celebrate the German Heritage with food, music, crafts, and a wide selection of shops that will be open to embracing this tradition. For more information click here: Kunsfest -The 17th Annual Fall Funk in the City is going on this day as well. This is a festival at Haynie's Corner. It is a day to celebrate local art and many food trucks. For more information on this click here: Fall Funk in the City September 28: The SWIRCA Brewfest is going on at Bosse Field. This is such a fun festival if you've never been. There are more than 6,000 festival patrons and will have over 300 craft beers, wines, and liquors to taste. Many local food vendors and games, and music will be there. You must be 21 years or older to attend. For more information click here: SWIRCA BREWFEST

April Events

We're so happy that the weather is starting to warm up! When it does, that typically means there are more events going on around the tri-state. We're here to tell you what's going on this month! April 4-7: Disney on Ice will be at the Ford Center. The theme this year is Frozen. This is such a great show to take the kiddos to of all ages. April 7: The 2019 Heritage Federal Credit Union Home Show is going on. This is the 72nd year of this show and more than 150 vendors will be at this event. It's at the Old National Events Plaza starting at 10:00 AM, admission is $5.This show is to give you the idea of how to decorate your house and designers there to make your dream come true! Expert carpenter Clint Harp from HGTV's Fixer Upper and DIY's Wood Work Animal Planets Pete Nelson from the popular Treehouse Master show will be there as well. If you love decorating, this event is for you. April 12: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is going on at the Victory Theatre. This is a ballet bringing the Iconic story to life of Alice in Wonderland. Tickets are $48. April 13: The Performance Powersports Mid America Motorcycle Expo is going on at the Old National Events Plaza. This bike show is two days of Fashion Shows, Tattoo Shows, Motorcycle Swap Meet, etc. Last year there were over 70 vendors. This is the perfect event for motorcycle enthusiasts! April 13: Guns & Hoses is going on at the Ford Center. This event is local heroes boxing to raise money for 911 Gives Hope. All fighters volunteer for this and it's a really fun family-friendly event to attend. For more information click here: Guns & Hoses April 17: The Doobie Brothers will be at the Old National Events Plaza. They are four-time Grammy Award winners. April 18: Godsmack will be in town at the Ford Center. This rock and roll concert will also have special guest VolBeat. For more information on this concert click here: Godsmack April 26: The Spring Wine Walk is going on downtown Evansville. "Enjoy wine, shopping, live music, free tarot card readings, free henna tattoos, apartment tours and more in Downtown Evansville! Make plans to join us for our Annual Spring Wine Walk. $15.00 provides a commemorative wine glass & four half glass tastes in your favorite shops, bars & restaurants. Proceeds will be used to help decorate our shopping streets for the holidays. - Wine - Shopping - Live music, including DJ McNaughty, Patrick Preston, Larry Miller & Cage Willis - Free tarot card readings from New Moon Mystic - Free henna tattoos from Moony's Mehndi - Free carriage rides - Free pedicab rides -Apartment tours - 21 and Older, Please" -visitevansville.com For more information click here: Wine Walk