Strawberries, strawberries!
Southern Indiana's sweet time of yearsweet
Fresh picked strawberries from Huber's Orchard, Winery and Vineyards 
(courtesy of Savannah Garcia)
Celebrate family and community while enjoying everything strawberry. At this festival, a tradition for more than 35 years, you can build your own strawberry shortcake, enjoy a homemade chicken dinner, listen to live music, and browse the craft booths as the children play games.

www.starlightstrawberryfestival.com

 

Joe Huber Family Farm & Restaurant: Strawberry u-pick date is May 20

Strawberry season is one of their favorite times of year. Plan a fun u-pick day or shop at the fresh-picked produce farm market. Experience juicy ripe strawberries fresh off the vine!

Huber's Orchard, Winery and Vineyard: Strawberry u-pick May 28 - June 25
For the past 80 years, four generations of Hubers have been committed to growing healthy, flavorful fruits and vegetables. Whether you pick your own, purchase fresh from their farm market, or take home a bottle of strawberry wine, your strawberry experience at Huber's will be a memorable one.
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Five "bucket list" ideas for fun 
scrapbook and snapshot worthyfun

1. Ride a bike or walk across the Ohio River.
How many people can say they've walked on (or over) water? Walk or bike across the Ohio on the Big Four Pedestrian Bridge, accessible at Big Four Station park in Jeffersonville.
2. Discover 390 million year old fossils.
Fossil bed tours are available during warm months at the Falls of the Ohio State Park when the Devonian fossils are exposed.
3. Take a whirlwind ice cream tasting-tour. 
There are several scrumptious ice cream shops listed on our website. (Widow's Walk Ice Creamery in Clarksville featured at right)
4. Watch an old time cinnamon red hot 
candy-making demonstration. 
Schimpff's Confectionery and Candy Museum has been in the same location, owned and operated by the Schimpff family for more than 120 years.
5. Savor over seven different international cuisines without boarding a plane.
Within a four block radius in downtown New Albany you'll find French, Italian, Asian, Mexican, Greek, Indian, Cuban, American gastro-pub, and organic/whole foods cuisine.


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Jeffersonville
THIS FRIDAY, May 8 Stroll the sidewalks of historic downtown Jeffersonville as you stop by various chocolate tasting stations within locally owned shops and restaurants. Listen to live music, and enjoy other entertainment along the historic district's sidewalks.
Kye's I and II
May 14 Be a Jeffersonville foodie for a day and sample the best cuisines from area chefs and restaurateurs. Tickets are $25 at the door and available at participating businesses.
Howard Steamboat Museum, Jeffersonville
May 16 & 17 Artisans will showcase their talents with demonstrations, and some art and antiques will also be for sale. Tour Jeffersonville's Howard family mansion and appreciate its quality art and antiques on display. 

Downtown New Albany
Sunday, May 24 The Boomtown Ball and Festival kicks off New Albany's Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series. Enjoy FREE outdoor music concerts and an open-air bazaar. Bands in the lineup include: Langhorne Slim, The Apache Relay, The Features, BIGBIG, JaLin Roze, Lazy Sunday, and more!



The Ogle Center, IUS Campus, New Albany
Sunday, May 29 The Van-Dells have been entertaining audiences of all ages with their unique blend of comedy, costume changes, choreography and tight harmonies for close to 4 decades. 

Tunnel Mill Historic Site, Charlestown
June 6 & 7 During Morgan's Raid of 1863, residents of Southern Indiana realized just how close they actually were to the front lines. Find out what it was like to live through that moment in history during this battle reenactment.

Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd Co. Amphitheater
June 12  Enjoy family fun events, food, a balloon glow, and music performed by the IUS Orchestra and IUS Concert Band, and the Commonwealth Brass Band at the new amphitheater.  The event is FREE!

Downtown Jeffersonville
June 12 & 13 Jeffersonville's 7th Annual Smokin' on the River BBQ Competition is a national BBQ contest sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society! Enjoy some of the regions best BBQ and live music set along the Ohio River. (top)