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July 2024

Join the SoIN Fun Trail Today!

Have your best summer ever when you join the SoIN Fun Trail, a free digital passport connecting you to Southern Indiana attractions, restaurants, shops and more. Use the passport from now through Labor Day weekend to enjoy a fun time with family, friends or flying solo. All you need is your mobile phone to check in and earn points for prizes while out exploring Clark and Floyd counties.

Over 80 merchants are participating in the 2024 SoIN Fun Trail, and more than 20 have special offers for passholders.

With each check-in, you’ll earn points, which you can use to “shop” for gift cards to your favorite spots in SoIN, or use your points to rack up entries for the grand prize drawing.

The “Visit SoIN Again” Grand Prize package includes a one-night stay at TownePlace Suites in Jeffersonville, a gift card to J&B Magic Shop & Theater for a show of your choice, a 1-hour pickleball clinic at Goodbounce, a gift card to RecBar 812, and more!

Featured Blogs

8 Wonderful Ways to Cool Off in SoIN

When the summer heat is on, we’ve got fun ways for the whole family to cool off! Click the link for eight water fun options in Southern Indiana.

SoIN Water Fun

Keeping Cool without

the Pool

Discover ways to beat the heat in Southern Indiana beyond the pool with our guide to local sweet shops, fun after the sun goes down, shaded parks and indoor fun.

Keeping Cool

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Summer Things to Do

Dive into the endless fun of Southern Indiana with hundreds of attractions, activities, restaurants and shops waiting to be explored! Whether you're up for outdoor adventures, ready to soak in arts and culture, craving delicious local flavors, or gearing up for a shopping spree at our local boutiques, there's something exciting for everyone!

Spend time in the great outdoors at places like Deam Lake or Charlestown State Park, home to Rose Island, a former amusement park that Louisville and Southern Indiana residents flocked to in the Roaring '20s! Indulge in a summer shopping spree in our downtowns, then savor a delightful patio dinner! Click the link for more summer activities to explore in SoIN.

Summer in SoIN

Book Your Music Festival Stay in SoIN

Kentuckiana is gearing up for two of the region’s largest music festivals -

Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life!

Bourbon & Beyond (September 19-22, 2024) features performances by Zach Bryan, Dave Matthews Band, Tyler Childers, Neil Young, Beck, My Morning Jacket, and many others. Louder Than Life (September 26-29, 2024) promises Louisville’s ultimate hard rock experience with acts like Slayer, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Korn, and more.

SoIN is just a 10-minute drive from festival central at the Kentucky Expo Center! Click the link to book your hotel in Southern Indiana now!

Places to Stay

Events

The City of New Albany’s Shoreline Independence Day Celebration is set for July 3 from 6 – 10 p.m., featuring live music from The Crashers with The Rumors, fireworks, food, drinks and activities. Admission is free.

New Albany Independence Day Celebration

Enjoy New Albany’s First Friday as businesses across downtown and uptown New Albany celebrate the arts. Galleries and shops stay open late to connect you with local artists. The next First Friday is on July 5.

First Friday

Celebrate Independence Day at Jeffersonville’s annual Celebrating Freedom Parade from 10 a.m. – Noon on July 4. The parade travels through the 100-500 blocks of Spring Street in Historic Downtown Jeffersonville.

Jeffersonville Celebrating Freedom Parade

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents Annie July 3 – August 11. Join Annie as she captivates hearts on her journey from an orphanage to the vibrant streets of 1930s New York City. Packed with timeless songs and delightful escapades, this beloved Broadway gem promises a magical experience for the whole family! Ticket includes dinner, show, tax, and parking.

Derby Dinner Playhouse

Head to The Depot at NoCo for an electrifying LIVE concert featuring rock band Low Cut Connie on July 13! Presented by 91.9 WFPK, doors open at 7 p.m. with DJ Sam Sneed spinning from 7 to 9 p.m. Rock out as Low Cut Connie takes the stage at 9 p.m. General Admission tickets are $20 or upgrade to Balcony Access for $50.

Low Cut Connie

Shop Charlestown’s Saturdays on the Square Pop-Up Market every Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. this summer. Explore local vendors showcasing crafts, food, art, books and more. Enjoy live music from the Charlestown City Sing-Along Group for a lively community experience!

Saturdays on the Square

‘Ukulele Masters Bryan Tolentino and Herb Ohta Jr. are bringing their talents to the NoCo Arts Center in Jeffersonville on July 23 as part of their U.S. tour! Get your tickets for one of their ‘ukulele workshops, a special ‘Ukulele Pā‘ina (party) and concert. Click the link to secure your tickets now!

'Ukulele Masters

Dive into the supernatural realm at Midwest BooFest 2024, presented by Boo812 and Raven’s Roost Boutique at the Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel in Jeffersonville on August 3. Explore eerie artifacts, mystical merchandise and unique treasures from vendors, while engaging with renowned speakers and participating in exciting workshops. For the daring, join the exclusive late-night haunt. Tickets are $15 for adults; children under 12 get in FREE.

Midwest BooFest

Join Cool Mountain Theatre Company for their production of Godspell. From three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz, Godspell is a high-energy setting of the book of St. Matthew with a rock and roll score. Catch a performance July 19 at 2:30 or 7:30 p.m. at the NoCo Arts Center in Jeffersonville. Tickets are $15.

Godspell

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