NEWS4U JUNE 2021 | SPECIAL FEATURE
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! n u of F Sweet relief: The tri-state's biggest events are back and not a moment too soon
There's no getting around it - last summer was a total bust with Covid concerns resulting in the cancellation of just about every big event around the tri-state. But somehow we made it through and the community's determination to get back to normalcy has paid off with a full schedule of marquis music festivals, fairs, concerts, car shows and more beginning this month and stretching through late September. All of your favorite events are back so be sure to check the dates and clear your calendar - don't miss a moment of the SUMMER OF FUN!
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WC HANDY BLUES & BARBECUE FESTIVAL HENDERSON, KY / JUNE 16-19
Headlined by Samantha Fish and Walter Trout, one of the nation's biggest FREE music festivals returns with four days of incomparable live blues music performances - and insanely delicious BBQ - in Audubon Mill Park. Also scheduled to take the stage: favorites like Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band, Eric Gales, Joe Louis Walker, Tommy Castro & The Painkillers and many more.
HAUBSTADT SOMMERFEST HAUBSTADT, IN / JUNE 17-1 9
They don't call it the Busch Light capital of the world for nothing. If you're looking for a wild time this summer, make a beeline for Haubstadt. This hugely popular festival is back and guaranteed to be bigger than ever after taking 2020 off. Along with a bierstube, food booths, rides and a parade, catch rocking sets by Ben Nation and Torpedo Vegas.
ELLIS PARK RACING
HENDERSON, KY / JUNE 27-SEPTEMBER 4 And they're off! If you need proof that life is returning to normal, this is it. A tri-state tradition like no other, Ellis Park truly embodies the summer season with exciting racing and gaming, bringing together the best of both worlds for the ultimate community experience. Come out and cheer on the horses and put your bets on a favorite or two!
ZZ TOP
FORD CENTER / JULY 21 You're not mistaken - ZZ Top really IS coming to Evansville. Seemed like big concerts were a thing of the past but the Ford Center is back in business and continuing to ramp things up with one of rock's most legendary groups. From "Tush" and "La Grange" to "Gimme All Your Lovin'" and "Sharp Dressed Man," this Texas trio is the real deal.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FAIR VAND. CO. 4-H CENTER / JULY 26-31
Celebrating a century of fun, the Vanderburgh County Fair returns with a full schedule of events, including a headlining performance by country star Granger Smith - aka Earl Dibbles Jr. Other highlights include BKA cart racing, a car show, demolition derby, ice cream crank off and plenty of fair food. Don't miss this centennial anniversary event!
