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Switzerland County

Southeastern Indiana’s “GUNS & HOSES” Charity Boxing Event, May 5 at Belterra Casino

by erikdeckers May 2, 2012

If you’ve ever wanted to see a firefighter whale on a police officer, or hoped to see a cop belt a hose jockey, then you don’t want to miss the 2nd annual “GUNS & HOSES” charity boxing event on Saturday, May 5, at Belterra Casino Resort. The event, which is sponsored by Southeastern Indiana’s 911 [...]

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Creative Spaces Rural Places Art Tour Celebrates Fifth Year on April 14 & 15

by erikdeckers March 20, 2012

The Creative Spaces Rural Places Studio Art Tour weekend will take place Saturday, April 14, and Sunday, April 15, 2012 and feature 50 artists throughout galleries, studios, and businesses in three southeast Indiana counties, Ohio, Switzerland, and Dearborn.

 The artists will display their works of sculpture, paint, glass, fiber, steel, jewelry, wood, and photography. The [...]

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40th Swiss Wine Festival, August 25 – 28, Vevay (Switzerland County)

by erikdeckers July 25, 2011

It’s one of my favorite Indiana festivals, the Swiss Wine Festival. Celebrating America’s heritage of having the very first commercial winery in the whole US, the Swiss Wine Festival celebrates their heritage and contribution to America’s wine history. This four-day event is held on the banks of the Ohio River, from Thursday to Sunday. With [...]

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July 4 Celebrations in Indiana’s Most Patriotic Towns

by nwiltrout June 23, 2011

If you’re looking to spend the 4th of July holiday a little differently this year, consider visiting some of Indiana’s most patriotic towns (which was determined exclusively by town name!) Americus, Indiana, found along I-65 in Tippecanoe County, is quite small. But it is home to Wolfe’s Leisure Time Campground, and this spot has big [...]

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Indiana Wine Trail Fall Haul Runs November 6 & 7

by erikdeckers October 29, 2010

The Indiana Wine Trail in Southeast Indiana will host their annual Fall Haul Event on Saturday, November 6 and Sunday, November 7. Only this time, instead of pairing wine and food, the wine is part of the food. They’ll be serving wine sauces, wine tapas, and even wine cake (sounds a little like Dr. Seuss [...]

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I Won the Celebrity Grape Stomp Celebration at the Swiss Wine Festival

by erikdeckers August 31, 2010

It surprised everyone. We were all sure that Paul Poteet was going to win the $1,000 prize at the celebrity grape stomp at the Swiss Wine Festival in Vevay, Indiana. Paul is tall, skinny, and has feet big enough that I took my family out on the Ohio River in one of his shoes, and [...]

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Swiss Wine Festival in Vevay, IN, Aug. 27 – 29, 2010

by erikdeckers July 22, 2010

The 39th annual Swiss Wine Festival is will take place August 27 – 29 at Paul Ogle Riverfront Park, in Vevay, Indiana (Switzerland County). I had the great honor to participate as a celebrity stomper at last year’s celebrity grape stomp, although I only placed a dismal 11th place. However, they invited me back this [...]

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Win an overnight stay in Vevay, IN!

by switzerlandcountytourism April 6, 2010

When you become a fan of Switzerland County Tourism/Vevay, Ind. on Facebook from April 1-June 1, 2010, you’ll automatically be entered to win a free overnight stay at the Best Western Ogle Haus Inn located along the scenic Ohio River in Vevay. Become a fan and stay up-to-date with what’s going on in Vevay, Budget [...]

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First Friday Arts & Community Events in Vevay, IN

by erikdeckers December 31, 2009

Since I live in Central Indiana, I’m a big fan of the First Friday art events around downtown Indianapolis. I never miss a month. But I’m going to have to one of these times, because Vevay (Switzerland County) has their very own First Friday events. My friend, Kendal Miller, PR Coordinator for Switzerland County, assures [...]

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Fall Haul in Southeastern Indiana’s Wine Country, November 7 & 8

by erikdeckers October 26, 2009

It’s Fall Haul in Indiana’s Wine Country — well, the southeastern part of Indiana’s Wine Country. Fall Haul is a weekend event along the Indiana Wine Trail on November 7th and 8th, at wineries located across Southeast Indiana. The event will include food samplings, commemorative labeled wines, special wine discounts, and a wide variety of [...]

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