South Region

Batesville – The 33rd Annual Kiwanis AppleFest features games, entertainment, arts & crafts, delicious food to sample and apples, apples, apples.

Mitchell – A week-long festival full of activities, great food and live entertainment. Features persimmon contests, food trucks and community dinners from beans and cornbread to Italian fare.

Versailles – Baking contest, pie- and chili dog-eating contests, giant pumpkin weighing, pageant, live music and more.

Seymour – A celebration of German heritage, food and homecoming featuring food booths, Biergarten, carnival and live entertainment.

Columbus – The 6th Annual Corn Maze Beer Fest by 450 North Brewing Co. will feature 100 breweries from across the nation inside an 11-acre corn maze; food trucks, live music and more.

Bloomington – Enjoy an evening of wine, live music, a silent auction and animals; proceeds help WildCare, Inc., rehabilitate local wild animals for

Evansville – Spooktacular family event with trick-or-treating, costume contests, food trucks and “Ghostbusters” shown in Willard Park; adult beverages from Haynie’s Corner Brewing.

Seymour – Enjoy samples of wines and local brews during the sixth annual Ghouls & Goblets event, plus three spooky story locations and appetizers from downtown restaurants. 21+.

Madison – Established in 2002, this uniquely Madison fall tradition returns to Main Street to showcase local restaurants and businesses with food, live music, shopping and beer & wine gardens.

Bloomington – Oliver Winery offers these guided wine and candy pairings on October weekends; reservations required; includes souvenir wine tumbler.

Newburgh – Prime Time Pub and Grill hosts this dinner featuring five Jack Daniels bourbons paired with five small plates courses, plus prizes.

Jeffersonville – The Vintage Fire Museum hosts this fundraiser featuring bratwursts, hotdogs, chili and craft beer, plus live music and fire truck rides.