CALLING ALL CHILI COOKS…..for the 20th Annual ICS Indiana State Chili Cook-off on Saturday, September 18th in downtown Vincennes.  Enter for a chance to win in either the International Chili Society category or the local category or both.  Be a part of this cooking phenomenon.  For more information on the event or to download the rules and registration forms visit http://www.vincennescvb.org/

Germanfest is this weekend! Come out and enjoy authentic German music, food and beverages.  Must be at least 21 years old to enter and have proper identification.  Friday and Saturday nights 6pm-midnight, Highland Woods located on Hart Street.  Cheers!

There’s a new restaurant in town, The Cafe Moonlight. Located at 512 Main Street in downtown Vincennes. Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. To view the menu visit http://www.vincennesvoice.com/index_files/Page4503.htm

The Wabash Valley Wine Trail is hosting a Summer Festival on Saturday, July 31 from 3:00pm – 9:00pm (CST) at Lasata Winery, Lawrenceville, Illinois. Music will be provided by the group, “THREE” and five local wineries will be pouring samples and offering their wines for sale. A $10.00 entry includes your tasting glass. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy food and wines from Fox Creek Vineyards, Lasata Winery, Shawnee Winery, Vahling Vineyards and Berryville Vineyards. Lasata Winery is located across the Wabash River from Vincennes, Indiana, one mile north of Westport, Illinois, near Roberson Hills on scenic Highway 33. For more information please contact Lasata Winery at 618/884-1200.

The Knox County Fair is in full swing!  Attend and enjoy food, exhibits, rides and camaraderie with fellow Knox County fair goers.   For a complete list of events visit http://www.knoxcountyfaironline.org/index.html

Oaktown will be hosting the Good Ole Oaken Days this weekend.   The festival begins on Friday at 4:00pm with Coneys being served at the Community Center and concludes on Sunday at 5:00pm with the parade.  Saturday is jam packed full of events including town wide yard sales, a 5K run/walk and music to name a few.  If you looking for a Good time, plan to visit Oaktown this weekend!  For a complete list events visit http://www.vincennescvb.org/events/2010/07/16/#old-oaken-days-oaktown-in

Everyone in Wheatland is gearing up for Wheatfest 2010 and this year’s event promises to be another fabulous family event.  Beginning on Friday, July 9, the United Methodist Church will be hosting a chicken noodle dinner, followed by music by “Circle of Friends”.   Saturday’s events begin in the morning with a 5k run/walk and Bruce Borders will perform his “Elvis” show later in the evening.  Sunday’s events include a car show and a parade.  For more information, please contact Holly Scott at 812.321.2069.

Knox County’s agri-tourism is in season!  Visit the CVB”s website and get a copy of the updated agri-tourism map, http://www.vincennescvb.org/documents Sweet corn, tomatoes, and melon, oh my!

The June “Fresh Air Flick” begins at dusk at Patrick Henry Square (downtown Vincennes) on Friday, June 25.  The family classic, “The Wizard of Oz” will be presented weather permitting (rain date is the following Friday).  Refreshments will be served at a minimal cost.  Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the movie under the stars presented by Avenue Broadband in cooperation with the Vincennes Central Business District.  Future “fresh air flick” presentations are as follows:   “The Goonies”, July 23; “Cars”, August 27; “Blind Side”, September 17 and “How to Train Your Dragon”, October 22.

The Melon Patch is located on highway 41 north of Vincennes.  Shop the fabulous gift shop, fill up with gas, and have lunch!   They are now offering fresh produce including watermelons, tomatoes and cucumbers.  The patch also has homemade fresh fudge!  The Delish Deli is open daily serving fresh made sandwiches and salads.  Unique items and friendly service are always available.  Worth the short drive, visit the Melon Patch today!