Take a step back in time to the WWII area at the Salute to the Veterans of WWII held at the Indiana Military Museum.  The event will be held Saturday Sept. 10 from 10am-5pm and Sunday Sept. 11 from 10am-4pm.  WWII re-enactors from the throughout the region will represent various combat units from the WWII period with encampments, demonstrations, equipment, uniforms, weapons and insignia.  General Eisenhower’s D-Day uniform with be on display for the first time.  Food and refreshment vendors will be present.  Saturday evening there will be a USO show “Stage Door Canteen” held at the Highland Woods Community Center.  The event will feature the Temple Airs Swing Band.  Period Dress is encouraged but not required.

The Northwest Territory Art Guild, 317 Main Street, is hosting artists from the Olney Arts Council and Steve Meadows at their First Friday Event tonight Sept. 2nd 6:00-8:00pm.  Steve has shown his works all over the United States and has a carving in the Smithsonian.  Wander in and view the art and enjoy refreshments.

The Open Gallery, 329 Main Street, is holding a closing reception and farewell gathering for artist, Jeff Melton, this Saturday August 27th from 2-5pm. Melton is a skilled wood carver and stained glass artist whose unusual style and subject matter meld labor-intense techniques with surprising new visions.

The Old State Bank is now open for tours on Wednesday evening from 4-8pm and Saturday mornings from 9-11am.  On display now are the Fort Knox II artifacts on loan from the Indiana State Museum.  These artifacts provide an idea of life on the Indiana frontier as soldiers.  The featured artifacts are a ball and chain, military buttons from the regiments who were stationed at Fort Knox II, as well as glassware, transfer ware and other period plates and pottery.   Admission is $2 for Adults and $1 for children.

It’s Back to School time and that means it’s time to start planning a Fall Getaway!  Why not stay close to home this year.  Southern Indiana has outdoor recreation, history, golfing, festivals, agritourism and lots of family fun!  Visit http://www.southernindiana.org/ to see all that Southern Indiana has to offer.

This weekend Downtown Main Street will be filled with fun!  Today is the first day of the downtown merchants sidewalk sales.  Merchants will have their sale items outside from now through Saturday.  Saturday is the Knox County Chamber’s Watermelon Festival.  The day begins with the 5K run and ends with the Miss Watermelon Pageant.  In between those two events the day is full of fun filled activities including a baby/toddler contest and a pet contest.  Free watermelon all day long.

You are invited to the Old Town Players Theatre and Arts Center for a new (and old) style of dancing, Contra/Colonial Dancing.  Contra Dancing is fun and a great way to meet new friends and singles, couples and families can all participate!  Free admission in an air conditioning venue with practice is offered to newcomers prior to dancing.  For more information contact http: www.vincennesdancers.com

Knox County is featured in the July/August issue of Midwest Living magazine.  That’s right five Knox County venues were highlighted in the Out and About-Comfort Food Trail of Southern Indiana .  Prairie Acres Farm Market, US-41 farm stands, the Big Peach, Apple Hill Orchard, Dot’s Custom Cakes and Catering.  Visit these locations and check out all they have to offer.

Since 1809 families have enjoyed the sights and sounds of the Knox County Fair.  The Fair officially opens at 6:00pm on Monday, July 18 and runs through Saturday, July 23.  This year is sure to include 4-H exhibits, baby and queen contests, tractor pulls and the infamous demolition derby!    As always there will be a variety of great food to please everyone!  Come one, come all to the Knox County Fair.

This weekend the wheels will be in motion at the Wheatfest in Wheatland, Indiana.  July 8-10 the town will hold their annual festival featuring a car show, parade, 5k run and fun for the whole family! 

The bicycles will be in motion at the ”Tour for the Cure” on Saturday July 9th beginning at LincolnHigh School.  The ”Tour” is throughout Knox County.  All proceeds benefit GSH Breast Care Center and the Evansville Affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.