Henderson Happenings Courtesy of the Henderson Tourist Commission
Downtown Henderson
Farmers Market
Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from10
AM – 6 PM, or until sold out.
Corner of 2nd and Main
Streets
Guaranteed locally grown
produce (including honey, sweet corn, peaches, etc.) and farm-fresh eggs. Cost:
FREE
For more information, contact Jeff Porter, Extension
Agent for Horticulture, at 270-826-8287 or jrport4@uky.edu.
Downtown Walking
Tour
May 2begins at 10 AM in the
Community Room at the New Depot.
Highlights the exhibits in
the Henderson Depot Community Room as well as historical homes and buildings in
Henderson's
Downtown area. Approximate time: one hour. For parties larger than 15, please
call ahead. Tour will be held as weather permits. Cost: FREE.
Starting at Want to ride
your bike and enjoy some camaraderie this spring? Looking for a free,
family-friendly event? Then join the Monday Night ride in Henderson. Riders pedal off from Central Park (adjacent to the courthouse and city
building). This is a free community ride with a no-drop rule. The ride is open
to all ages and all skill levels. Helmets are mandatory.
For more information contact Breck's Bicycle Shop at
270-827-5708
OhioValley Cruisers 23rd Annual Downtown Car Show
May 16-17
Between 3rd & 1st on Main
Parade & Sockhop with
food, DJ: 16th (parade at 4 PM), Competition of top 130: 17th. Info: 270-869-4699
JohnJamesAudubonState Park
OhioValley Birding Festival
May 1-3
Various locations throughout
the tri-state area, including JohnJamesAudubonState Park. Join birders
and educators from throughout the region at the Tri-State Bird Festival. Learn
about birds, birding, and bird habitat from some of the best birders in the field.
Seminars, workshops, hikes and crafts will be available for all ages and all
levels of interest. This festival is sponsored by AudubonState Park,
Wesselman Nature Society, Evansville Audubon Society, and Evansville Wild Birds
Unlimited.
Enjoy two days of pickin'
and jammin.' Local bluegrass bands will host this annual festival that is fun
for all ages. A favorite is the open mic and pickin' opportunities, so bring
your instrument! On Saturday the 16th, you can also enjoy the Creative Arts and
Crafts Festival, as artists and vendors fill the gardens of the museum with
booths selling and exhibiting their works of arts and crafts. Come enjoy the
food, music, and children's programs throughout the day. Admission: $3 per car.
Info: 270-826-2247 or 270-827-1893
Audubon Golf Course
John James Audubon
Open Golf Tournament
May 16-17
Contact the Audubon Pro Shop
for more information at 270-826-5546.
Monday Night
Scramble
May 25 at5 PM
Every Monday night from
Memorial Day to Labor Day.
For more information call the Audubon Golf Store Pro
Shop at 270-826-5546
Come on your own or bring a
team and scour the vineyard grounds for a variety of items created both by
Mother Nature and strategically placed in the vineyard by the owners. Prizes
for the winning team. Proceeds from entry fees will be donated to Pay It
Forward, a no-kill animal rescue. $5 entry fee per person.
The public is invited to
come and watch local artisans create and demonstrate their crafts on location
in the vineyard. Come watch potters, painters, basket-weavers, honey makers,
woodworkers and others, plus have the opportunity to purchase their wares.
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