Visitors looking for an old-fashioned Fourth of July will find plenty to do in Southeast Indiana this week and next, as Dearborn County kicks off the Independence Day holiday with several great events.
AURORA
The City of Aurora will host their annual “Light Up Aurora” event at Gabbard Riverfront Park on Saturday, June 28. Sponsored by Main Street Aurora, the holiday event features a Cruise-In by River City Classics Car Club, beer garden, kids’ area, food and craft vendors, live entertainment (including performances by Kristine Kabbes & The Skallywags), and fireworks over the Ohio River. “Light Up Aurora” will take place from 6-10pm, followed by the fireworks beginning at 10pm. The fireworks display will include synchronized music by Eagle 99.3.
GREENDALE
The City of Greendale will host their annual Fourth of July Celebration on the July Fourth holiday itself. Enjoy a full day of activities at multiple locations in Greendale including a 5K Run/ Walk, kids’ fishing derby at Schnebelt Pond, kids’ bike parade, golf cart parade, live entertainment, beer garden, and a spectacular fireworks display capping off the evening at Greendale Park.
SUNMAN
Holtkamp Winery & Vineyards, an estate winery that has been named “Indiana’s Farm Winery of the Year,” will host a July Fourth Weekend Celebration featuring live music, brick oven pizza, wine tasting, wine slushies, and craft beer on Saturday, July 5. The tasting room will be open from 12-10pm; brick oven pizza will be available from 1-9:30pm; and music by Josh Wells will run from 7-10pm.
