October 1 2 3 4 ndash Aurora Farmerrsquos Fair ndash ldquoChildhood Memoriesrdquo ndash Downtown streets of Aurora Wednesday amp Thursday5PM-11PM FridayNoon-1100PM Saturday930AM-1100PM One of Indianarsquos oldest festivals featuring free stage shows huge street parade Saturday morning rides games and food Agricultural and art exhibits in the Lions Club building King amp Queen crowned Wednesday evening Pet parade Friday afternoon Seaplane rides Friday and Saturday-$5500 for 15 minutes or $8500 for 30 minutes Information 812-926-2412Larry Petty wwwaurorafarmersfairorg

October 1-31 ndash Quilts of Yesteryear- Hillforest - Hillforest Victorian House Museum Aurora View antique quilts from Hillforestrsquos private collection during regular open hours 1PM-5PM Tuesday through Sunday Hillforest was the home of industrialist and financier Thomas Gaff and his family between 1855 and 1891 It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1992 Information 812-926-0087wwwhillforestorg

October 3 4 ndash St Leon Octoberfest - 28866 Post 464 Rd Brookville Hosted by St Joseph American Legion Post 464 4PM-MidnightFriday 3PM-MidnightSaturday 10th annual Oktoberfest featuring a German atmosphere with live German music beer food games and pie auction Famous pork chop dinner served Saturday evening 812-623-5874Harry Hartman

October 3 ndash First Friday Wine Walk amp Shop - 530PM-915PM Downtown Lawrenceburg Generally held the first Friday of each month Stroll through the downtown area and do some shopping while enjoying wine and hors drsquooeuvres at each shop Register to be eligible for great prizes from Hollywood Casino and other local businesses For more information call 812-537-4507Lawrenceburg Main Street wwwthinklawrenceburgcom

October 4 5 11 12 18 19 ndash Lobenstein Farm Pumpkin Festival - 1000AM-700PM each day 29703 Post 464 Road St Leon Indiana Visit one of Southeast Indianarsquos biggest pumpkin festivals the first three weekends of October Pumpkin picking wagon rides farm animals corn and hay mazes homemade food and more Information 812-576-3177 wwwfacebookcompagesLobenstein-Farm115504615177718

October 5 ndash Tri-State Antique Market - 351 E Eads Pkwy 7AM-3PM Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds(US 50) Market open 7AM-3PM the first Sunday of each month May through October Indianarsquos largest antiques and vintage only collectibles market Indoors and outdoors rain or shine 200 dealers each month Admission charge of $300 for those 18 and older Information 513-738-7256Bruce Metzger wwwqueencityshowscom

October 11 ndash Lawrenceburg Zombie Walk - Events begin at 1030AM and vendors spaces open at 11AM Meet at 100PM at Lawrenceburg Community Center for the Zombie Walk which begins at 200PM Music begins at 300PM Costume contest Zombie Walk specials throughout downtown all day Beginning at 7PM zombies age 21 and older will be invited to Lawrenceburg Main Streetrsquos Party in the Street at the clock tower on the levee at the end of Walnut Street For more information or to become a vendor or sponsor call John Johnson(City of Lawrenceburg) at 812-532-0745 wwwthinklawrenceburgcom

October 18-25 ndash Southeastern Indiana Art Guild Fall Art Show ndash Lawrenceburg Public Library 150 Mary St Closed Sundays Original artwork by members of the Guild can be viewed throughout the library during normal library hours Everyone is invited to the opening reception on Saturday October 18 from 1PM-3PM in the Train Depot adjacent to the main library Information 812-926-0312Bill Cheek wwwlpldlibinus

October 18 ndash Oxbow Field Trip - 8AM at the main entrance to the Oxbow off US Route 50 near the 16 exit off I-275 Darlena Graham leads this trip while fall migration is in full swing Waterfowl songbirds and raptors are just some species that may be viewed either heading out of or back in to the Oxbow at this time Fall color should be at or near its peak For information 859-653-7223 or darlenafusenet wwwoxbowincorg

October 18 ndash Madcap Puppets - Aladdin amp Friends ndash 200PM Dunevant Room North Dearborn Public Library Dole Road Bright Presented by Dearborn Highlands Arts Council See giant puppets and their enchanting stories from around the world The tales include Aladdin and the Magic Lamp and The Girl and the North Wind Free admission possible by funding from the Lawrenceburg Public Library Services and Resources Foundation Light refreshments served Reservations suggested Information 812-539-4251DHAC orwwwdearbornhighlandsartsorg

October 24 25 ndash Hillforestrsquos Mystery Dinner Theater - 630PM Hillforest Victorian House Museum 213 Fifth Street Aurora The drama mystery ldquoThe Spirit Summitrdquo will be presented by local theater group the Rivertown Players A delicious three-course dinner served in the Hillforest parlors is included Hillforest was the home of industrialist and financier Thomas Gaff

and his family between 1855 and 1891 It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designated a National Historic Members $3500 non-members $4000 Reservations amp information 812-926-0087 or wwwhillforestorg

October 25 ndash Arts Alive-Dearborn Highlands Arts Council - 10AM-4PM Lawrenceburg Central Elementary School gymnasium This annual free event celebrates local performing and visual artists and cultural organizations A wide array of art forms will be on display and for sale including pottery jewelry quilts soaps painting photography candles candy artware and more Information 812-539-4251 or 866-818-2787Dearborn Highlands Arts Council wwwdearbornhighlandsartsorg

October 25 ndash 4th Annual Craft Show for Relay for Life - 9AM-3PM at Aurora Lions Club corner of Second amp Main Streets Along with crafts baked items and jams amp jellies will be for sale Lions Club members will grill hamburgers amp hot dogs All proceeds benefit Relay for Life of Dearborn amp Ohio Counties Indiana Information Tina Disbro at tina-disbrocomcastnet

October 26 ndash New Alsace Conservation Club Pancake Breakfast - 730AM-Noon at the New Alsace American Legion Post Located northwest of New Alsace off N Dearborn Rd on Legion Rd Biscuits amp gravy sausage amp pancakes home fries eggs to order fruit coffee amp juice Adults $800 children under 10 $400 and children under 3 are free Information 812 623-2431Dale Back or backdalegmailcom

Donrsquot Miss the Ski SwapEven though itrsquos only October ski season is just around the corner If yoursquore still in need of some gear start the season off right by checking out Perfect North Slopesrsquo annual Ski Swap amp Open House Scheduled for the weekend of Nov 1-2 at the Perfect North Lodge this kick-off event offers new and used ski and snowboard equipment and clothing on sale plus season passes available at discount prices You can learn more by visiting Perfect Northrsquos website (wwwperfectnorthcom) or Facebook page (wwwfacebookcomperfectnorth) for details

PRESORTSTANDARD

US POSTAGEPAID

LAWRENCEBURG INPERMIT NO 21

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Dearborn CountyConvention visitoranD tourism bureau

COMMISSION MEMBERS

Tina Bojack Hollywood CasinoMarilyn Bower DHAC

Charlotte Hastings Charlottersquos Flowers amp AntiquesBill Lansing

Liz Morris County CouncilEllen Perfect Perfect North Slopes

Kelly Will City of Lawrenceburg

STAFF

Debbie Smith Executive DirectorBetsy Armbruster

Vanessa CashConnie Cleary

DCCVampTBMISSION STATEMENT

The Dearborn County Convention Visitor amp Tourism Bureau is that of an aggressive marketing service

and information organization whose primary responsibility is to positively

impact the Dearborn Countyarea economy through

visitor expenditures

Oct0ber Calendar of Events October Newsletter 2014

Win Big During OurAwesome October GiveawayWelcome to fall in Southeast Indiana This month wersquore excited to announce the return of our Awesome October Giveaway Planned for October 7 through November 3 the four-week contest will run on our Tour for the Curereg Facebook page and will feature tons of great prizes including gift cards Vera Bradley merchandise and more

Our Awesome October giveaways include

Week of Oct 7 - McCabersquos Greenhouse amp Floral $100 Gift Card and Vera Bradley Campus Backpack in Pink Swirls (breast cancer awareness) pattern (awarded on Oct 14)

Week of Oct 14 ndash ldquoGirlsrsquo Day Out amp Vera Bradley Prize Packrdquo (including lunch for four at Whiskyrsquos Family Restaurant in Lawrenceburg fused glass class for four at The Framery in Lawrenceburg tour for four at Hillforest Victorian House Museum $25 gift certificate to Beiersdorfer Orchard plus four Vera Bradley luggage tags in Pink Swirls) (awarded on Oct 21)

Week of Oct 21 - Parlour of Aurora (full-service salon and day spa) $100 Gift Card plus a Vera Bradley Shower Caddy in Pink Swirls (awarded on Oct 28)

Week of Oct 28 - ldquoFall Along the Ohio River Scenic Byway amp Vera Bradley Prize Packrdquo (including overnight accommodations for two at Hollywood Casino Hotel dinner for two at Final Cut Steakhouse tour for two at Hillforest Victorian House Museum and a Vera Bradley Snap-on Case for iPhone5 in Pink Swirls) (awarded on Nov 4)

In order to participate all entrants must be 21 years of age must have a Facebook account and must ldquolikerdquo the Tour for the Curereg Facebook page (wwwfacebookcomtourforthecure) Itrsquos free to enter and you can enter each contest once per weekGood luck and we hope you have an awesome October

Certain restrictions may apply See complete Contest Rules for details

Directorrsquos Line

Did you know that the travel and tourism industry has an impact on your own wallet In fact here in Dearborn County tourism saves each household approximately $786 a year in taxes Thatrsquos the equivalent of approximately 204 gallons of gas

Sources ldquo2012 Economic Impact of Tourism in Indianardquo Indiana Office of Tourism Development ldquo2010 Dearborn County Tourism amp Economic Impactrdquo Certec Inc

Tri-State Winter Markets PlannedThis month marks the last Tri-State Antique Market of the seasonYou wonrsquot have to wait until spring to get your antique fix though Thatrsquos because yoursquoll find two Tri-State Winter Markets on the agenda this winter in Southeast Indiana The shows which will feature more than 50 vendors selling a variety of antique and vintage goods are planned for Nov 2 and Feb 1 at the Lawrenceburg Event Center To learn more be sure to ldquolikerdquo the Tri-State Winter Market on Facebook

Arts Alive Returns to LawrenceburgArt enthusiasts from across the Tri-State will have a chance to check out the arts scene in Southeast Indiana this month at Arts Alive a free art fair sponsored by the Dearborn Highlands Arts Council Scheduled for Saturday Oct 25 in Lawrenceburg the popular event features a variety of local and regional performing and visual artists plus several cultural organizations on hand to showcase all they have to offer Visitors can also browse the many items for sale including pottery jewelry quilts soaps painting photography candles candy artware and more This yearrsquos Arts Alive event will take place from 10am-4pm in the Lawrenceburg Central Elementary School gymnasium For more information or to learn more about the arts in Southeast Indiana contact the Dearborn Highlands Arts Council at 812-539-4251 or visit wwwdearbornhighlandsartsorg Join Us for Halloween Fun

Just in time for Halloween yoursquoll find a lot of frighteningly fun events scheduled to take place in Southeast Indiana this month From zombie encounters in downtown Lawrenceburg to one of Southeast Indianarsquos biggest pumpkin festivals wersquove got your Halloween covered

bull Zombies ghosts and ghouls of all types will descend on downtown Lawrenceburg at the first-ever Lawrenceburg Zombie Walk on October 11 The event will include music a costume contest and Zombie Walk specials throughout the day

bull At Hillforest Victorian House Museum in Aurora enjoy an evening of mystery and mayhem during ldquoThe Spirit Summitrdquo

a special drama mystery presented by local theater group Rivertown Players Planned for Oct 24-25 the evening will also include a delicious three-course dinner served in the Hillforest parlors

bull Finally for fall fun thatrsquos family-friendly check out the Lobenstein Farm Pumpkin Festival Held the first three weekends of October this annual event offers pumpkin picking wagon rides farm animals corn and hay mazes homemade food and more Or head for Greystone Farm in Lawrenceburg which will be offering scenic buggy rides through their pumpkin patch every Sunday afternoon in October

Itrsquos been a busy fall so far in Southeast Indiana In addition to a number of group tours wersquove hosted several great events at the brand-new Lawrenceburg Event Center in downtown Lawrenceburg We are so excited to have this full-service conference and event center now available for our visitors

This month our Tour for the Curereg initiative will take center stage during our Awesome October Giveaway a four-week contest designed to increase awareness of

Tour for the Curereg as well as reward our loyal Facebook fans Thank you to to all of our wonderful partners (including the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer) who provided prizes for the contest Wersquore looking forward to four weeks of great giveaways

Finally Irsquod also like to take a moment to thank our many Tour for the Curereg bank partners who will once again host their annual ldquoPink Daysrdquo fundraising events this month in support of Tour for the Curereg We are truly grateful to United Community Bank Dearborn Savings Fifth Third Bank and US Bank for all that you do in support of the cause

TheSoutheastern IndianaArt GuildPresents Its

Fall Art ShowOctober 18-25 2014Lawrenceburg Public Library150 Mary Street Lawrenceburg Ind

Open daily during library hours Free admission

Opening Artistsrsquo ReceptionSat October 18in the Train Depot adjacent to the Main Library1-3pm

Discover local Southeast Indiana artwork Enjoy original art on display and for sale at affordable prices

For more information call the Lawrenceburg Public Library at812-537-2775or Bill Cheek at 812-926-0312

SAVETHE DATE

Whiskey City FestivalRye Bourbon Beer amp Barbecue

Sat November 84-8pm

Lawrenceburg Event Centerwwwvisitsoutheastindianacom

AwesomeOctoberAwesomeOctober