Editor’s Note: Check in with event organizers before attending, as the weather may alter plans.
Vanderburgh County Fair
8 a.m.-9 p.m. July 23-25, Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road
The last three days of the fair include a horse and pony speed show, antique machinery parade, and scavenger hunt on Thursday; frog jumping contest, pet parade, and tractor pull on Friday; and car show, ice cream crank-off, demolition derby, watermelon seed spitting contest, and Miss Golden pageant on Saturday. Single-day admission is $10 at the gate or $11.64 if purchased online. Children ages 9 and younger get in for free.
Music in the Park
6-8 p.m. July 23, Igleheart Park, 6101 N. First Ave.
Bring your lawn chairs and listen to Better Than Nothin’ play at this free event put on by the Evansville Parks Foundation. Grab dinner or treats at participating food trucks, too.
Concert on the Lawn
6-7 p.m. July 24, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library East Branch, 840 E. Chandler Ave.
Multi-instrumentalist — and frequent Best of Evansville award winner — Monte Skelton performs at this free concert. Bring your own lawn chairs and snacks.
Coffee Rave
6-8 p.m. July 24, River City Coffee & Goods, 223 Main St.
Enjoy brews and DJ tunes while socializing with members of the Eight12 Run Club and youth nonprofit Young & Established.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Party
8 p.m. July 24, Ray Leo’s at Lamasco, 1331 W. Franklin St.
Ten dollars gets you in the door to see sets by Stackin’ Eights, The Heavy Change, The Everyday Losers, and Hannah Evelyn and the Handmades.
Jurassic Quest
1-8 p.m. July 24, 9-6 p.m. July 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 26, Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St.
Journey to the age of the dinosaurs with one of North America’s largest collections of moving, roaring, and breathing animatronic beasts. General admission is $25 plus fees, with upgraded experiences available for purchase. A sensory- and mobility-friendly session is available 8-9 a.m. Saturday.
The Chugs: Six Pack Release Show
7 p.m. July 25, Arcademie, 22 N.W. Sixth St.
Be among the first to hear the surf punk band’s fourth album, “Everything is Trying to Kill Us” at this release party that includes sets by ASF and Hannah Evelyn and the Handmades, plus “a ton of Hamm’s beer.” Cover charge is $10.
Bierstube Bootcamp
7-10 p.m. July 25, Germania Maennerchor ballroom, 916 N. Fulton Ave.
You read about Evansville’s International Folk Dancers in the July/August issue — now, they’ll teach you how to put your best foot forward to tunes played by the Rhein Valley Brass band. Free admission.
Latin Night
9 p.m.-1 a.m. July 25, 217 Main by The Main Event, 217 Main St.
Join Evansville Latin Dance and DJ Pana for an upscale evening of bachata, merengue, reggaeton, salsa, and more. Tickets are $10. Basic salsa and bachata lessons from 9:15-10 p.m. are included in the cover change.
The Women’s Hospital Classic: Lic’s Strawberries & Cream Finals
10 a.m. July 26, Evansville Tennis Center at Wesselman Park, 551 N. Boeke Road
Enjoy a free sweet treat for breakfast before the singles final kicks off at 11 a.m. at this U.S. Open-qualifying tournament.
Mutts at Myriad: Summerween
Noon-3 p.m. July 26, Myriad Brewing Company, 8245 High Pointe Drive, Ste. E, Newburgh
Rescheduled from last weekend, this event treats your four-legged friend to spooky summer fun involving dog costume contests, treat-or-treat stations, and more. Admission is $10 per dog.
Wiener Dog and Corgi Qualifying Races
4 p.m. July 26, Ellis Park Racing & Gaming, 3300 U.S. 41 N., Henderson, Kentucky
Fur flies as long dogs vie for a spot in the finals on Aug. 16.
Regional Events
A Second Date with Big Kate
8 a.m. July 25, Museum of the Coal Industry, 401 State Road 68 W., Lynnville, Indiana
This visit to the gigantic coal-mining dragline offers a “miner’s meal” and guided tour organized by the Warrick County coal museum. Tickets are $25; email [email protected] to reserve your spot.
