Happy Holidays

The staff at the Harrison County Convention and Visitors Bureau would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! We look forward to many great things in 2010 and hope you will visit. Weekly blogs with news and events on Historic Corydon and Harrison County will resume the first week of January 2010.

Great Time Had at Scout Mountain Winery's Christmas Open House

My mom and I went to Scout Mountain Winery's Christmas Open House this past Saturday and had a great time. A crowd of about a dozen had just departed with two cases of wine as we were arriving, making room for the two of us plus a couple others. Owner Margaret Schad had out down herself with a plentiful array of appetizers, including her homemade bread and dipping sauce. We sampled about four of the wines, including a couple of their newest ones, snacked on the goodies, and had wonderful conversations, before making our purchase. My mom purchased a semi-sweet red wine, which I will remain quiet about as it is a gift. I purchased two, one being their Apple-Cherry (I also got the last bottle until 2010), a sweet red dessert wine, and the other being their Chambourcin Blush, a semi-sweet red wine that tastes of cherries and strawberries. For just going to the open house we both received a free gift of our choice. We each picked a bottle opener but could have chosen a decorative wine bag or sleigh basket of candy instead.

There is still one more weekend of Scout Mountain Winery's Christmas Open House, this Saturday and Sunday (Dec. 19 and 20) from noon to 6 p.m. You are sure in for good time, good wine and good treats. If you want more information or directions, call Mike and Margaret at the winery at 877-351-8607.

Thank you Mike and Margaret for a wonderful time and being wonderful host!

A Southern Christmas Tea at Magdalena's

A Southern Christmas Tea will be this year's theme for the 4th annual Christmas Tea at Magdalena's Restaurant and Cafe on the Square. Two settings for this tea were scheduled for Sunday, December 20, a 2 p.m. setting followed by a 5 p.m. setting. However, the 2 p.m. setting has SOLD OUT! There are still some spots available at the 5 p.m. setting so hurry and make your reservation before they are sold out too! The tea will feature musical entertainment, an array of specialty food and desserts, and of course, select teas. The setting is $25 per person and reservations are required. For more information or to make your reservations call 812-738-8075.

Didn't make it to Scout Mountain Winery's Open House last weekend? Go this weekend!!

If you didn't get a chance to make it to the Christmas Open House at Scout Mountain Winery, don't worry, you have two more weekends to go. Scout Mountain Winery is hosting a Christmas Open House taking place noon to 6 p.m. on the weekends of December 12 and 13 and 19 and 20. There will be plenty of appetizers and sweets (made especially by winery owner, Margaret Schad) for your to enjoy and free wine tasting. Everyone also gets a free gift with any wine purchase. For more information call 877-351-8607.

There's still time to see "Nuncrackers"

If you haven't purchased your tickets yet to see Hayswood Theatre's good-hearted and hilarious Christmas musical comedy, "Nuncrackers", there are still some seats available for the last weekend of the show!

Seats are available for Friday, December 11 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center in Historic Downtown Corydon or by calling 888-738-2137. For more information visit hayswoodtheatre.com. Hurry, tickets are going fast!

Christmas Open House at Scout Mountain Winery

Scout Mountain Winery is hosting a Christmas Open House taking place three weekends in December. The open house times will be noon to 6 p.m. on the weekends of December 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 and 20. There will be plenty of appetizers and sweets for you to enjoy and free wine tasting. Free gift with wine purchase. For more

information call 877-351-8607.

And don't forget that Nuncrackers, The Nunsense Christmas Musical is still taking place at Hayswood Theatre on the weekends through December 13. Show times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets can be purchased at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center or by calling 888-738-2137. For more information visit hayswoodtheatre.com.

Enjoy breakfast with Santa this Saturday at Magdalena's

Magdalena's Restaurant and Cafe on the Square, located in the heart of Historic Downtown Corydon, will host Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 5 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Children ten years and under are invited to this special breakfast with the jolly man himself, Santa Claus. Along with breakfast, children can participate in games, crafts, door prizes, pictures and songs of the season. Children are free and adults pay the cost of the breakfast buffet. Reservations are required so make yours now. For more information call 812-738-8075 or visit Magdalena's on the Web at magdalenas.com.

24th Annual Light Up Corydon - Saturday!

Join us on November 28 for the 24th Annual Light Up Corydon event as we kick off the holiday season on the Historic Corydon Square. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of an old-fashioned Christmas while you’re shopping for that special holiday gift. Bring the family for a day of holiday entertainment, merchant open houses, prize drawings, carriage rides, Santa’s arrival, the lighting up of the Christmas lights, and much more. Make Light Up Corydon part of your holiday memories.

The 2009 Light Up Corydon Schedule of Events

Noon -- Merchant Open House Begins

Noon – 6 p.m. -- Hendricks’ Open House

Noon – 9 p.m. -- Free Carriage Rides on the Square

4:00 p.m. -- Registration for Shopping Spree Begins at the table next to the Hurley D. Conrad Memorial Bandstand

4:00 p.m. -- Harrison County Extension Homemakers Cookie Walk Begins at the tent on the square

4:00 p.m. -- Corydon Dulcimer Society Musical Presentation at the Wright Interpretive Center

5:00 p.m. -- Christmas Entertainment Begins on the Hurley D. Conrad Memorial Bandstand

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. -- Live Nativity Scene & Nativity Collection Display @ Corydon United Methodist Church (on the Square)

6:20 p.m. -- Live Storytelling of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” on the Hurley D. Conrad Memorial Bandstand

6:30 p.m. -- Fireworks Display

6:40 p.m. -- Santa Lights Up the Square

6:50 p.m. -- Drawing for Shopping Spree

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. -- Pictures and Visits with Santa, First State Capitol

8:00 p.m. -- Hayswood Theatre Presents, “Nuncrackers”

"NUNCRACKERS, The Nunsense Christmas Musical" at Hayswood Theatre

The Little Sisters of Hoboken are back in Hayswood Theatre's good-hearted and hilarious Christmas musical comedy, “Nuncrackers.” This time the good nuns have gone high-tech, televising their annual Christmas concert from their new cable access studio built in the convent basement. This Christmas musical comedy will take place at Hayswood Theatre November 27 through December 13. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets can be purchased at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center or by calling 738-2138. For more information visit hayswoodtheatre.com.

Get your 2009 Light Up Corydon Ornament

Looking for a special Corydon gift to give to a special someone this Christmas? Why not buy them a 2009 Light Up Corydon ornament. Light Up Corydon ornaments are hand-made by Zimmerman Art Glass. Ornaments will go on sale during the Light Up Corydon event on Saturday, November 28 and will be available for $28 at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center, Butt Drug's, The Christmas Goose and Town Square Gallery, while supplies last. Ornament proceds benfit Main Street Corydon.

Light Up Corydon Sneak Peak

Light Up Corydon is just around the corner taking place on Saturday, November 28. Make your plans now to spend the day, or even the weekend, in Historic Corydon and Harrison County. There will be plenty of holiday cheer and activities around for everyone. Come back to read a full blog on Light Up Corydon next week. And if you can't wait that long, visit thisisindiana.org for more Light Up information. If you would like to receive instant text messages on Light Up Corydon, opt into our mobile site by texting ThisIsIndiana to 51684.

Holiday Bazaar

Get in the holiday spirit this Saturday, November 21, at the Holiday Bazaar at the Corydon Presbyterian Church. The bazaar will feature a soup and sandwich luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as well as handmade baked goods and crafts, gift baskets, pies, pickles, jellies and much more. A service raffle will also take place and tickets are $1 each, you can take a chance to win pottery lessons, babysitting an event coordinator and more. Corydon Presbyterian Church is located at 568 Hwy. 62 West in Corydon. For additional information contact the church office at 812-738-3929.

Live Comedy Show

Live comedy continues at Golf Shores Fun Center. Saturday, November 21 will feature Bryan Schneider, Teresa McCammon, Robert Morgan and Paul Strickland. Paul is cranky every second but loving every minute of it, Paul is generally unimpressed with the world around him, but knows that if you look at anything long enough, you can find something to appreciate. Show times are at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 and can be purchased in advance at Golf Shores Fun Center or at the door if seats are still available. You may also call in your reservations at 812-738-0802. Please arrive 15 minutes early to avoid the seats being sold. No refunds will be given. Exchanges will be made only for a different show night or time. The next live comedy show is Saturday, December 5.

Another Night of Live Comedy at Golf Shores Fun Center

Enjoy some laughs at Golf Shores Fun Center's live comedy show on Saturday, November 14. This show will feature Kirk Alwardt, Lyle Janes, Robert Morgan and Ray Price. Ray Price is 300 plus pounds of alpha geek/computer nerd fun. Describing himself as "the funniest wizard ever to come out of any Dungeons and Dragons group" sets a tone for his show. Show times are at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and tickets are $7 per person. You can purchase tickets for the comedy show in advance at Golf Shores Fun Center, located at 2510 Landmark Way in Corydon, or at the door, if seats are still available. You may also call in your reservations at 812-738-0802. The next show is November 21.

Showcase Harrison County Scheduled for November 12

Showcase Harrison County 2009 is scheduled for Thursday, November 12 at the Showroom of Horseshoe Southern Indiana. Showcase will kick off at 10 a.m. with a "Doing Business with Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center" seminar presented by Reggie Joslin of Crane NSWC. Exhibitor networking will take place from 11 a.m. to noon and Showcase Harrison County will be from noon to 7 p.m. Michelle Sollberger with BeechTree IT Solutions will host a "Social Networking" seminar from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Business After Hours, hosted by Horseshoe Southern Indiana will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the Habitat for Humanity Christmas Tree Auction beginning at 6 p.m. For more information call the Chamber of Commerce of Harrison County at 812-738-2137. Come check out the great businesses!

Plenty of sunshine and things to do in Historic Corydon and Harrison County this Saturday!

If you are wanting to get out and about this Saturday (Nov. 7), there are plenty of activities and events and with great weather in the forecast!

Turtle Run Winery, located at 940 St. Peters Church Road in Corydon, is having a bonfire, cookout and hayride beginning at 4 p.m. Pack up your lawn chairs and blankets and head on out for some good food and great wine. In conjunction with the cookout and hayride, Turtle Run's Concert Series will also take place. Fore more information you can call Turtle Run Winery (812-952-2650) or check out their website, turtlerunwinery.com.

If you get a craving for a little BBQ, you can support the Pisgah Lodge No. 32 F+AM who are having their annual Chicken BBQ from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The lodge is located at 300 N. Elm Street in the heart of Historic Downtown Corydon. For more information about the chicken BBQ call 812-738-2844.

Enjoy camping? O'Bannon Woods State Park will be having their Overnight Backpacking Trip. The trip begins at 1 p.m. and pre-registration is required. Fore more information call the park's office (812-738-8234) or visit interpretiveservices.in.gov.

Golf Shores Fun Center will provide two sources of entertainment for you. You can challenge your firends and family two a round, or two, of miniature golf on their 18-hole outdoor course and/or their 18-hole indoor blacklight course. After your victory, stay for some laughs at their comedy show featuring Matt Linville, Robert Morgan, Matt Brides and Adam White. Show times are at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and tickets are $7 per person. You can purchase tickets for the comedy show in advance at Golf Shores Fun Center, located at 2510 Landmark Way in Corydon, or at the door, if seats are still available. You may also call in your reservations at 812-738-0802.

We hope to see you out and about in Historic Corydon and Harrison County this weekend!

"NUNCRACKERS, The Nunsense Christmas Musical" at Hayswood Theatre

Buy your tickets now for NUNCRACKERS, The Nunsense Christmas Musical at Hayswood Theatre.

The Little Sisters of Hoboken are back in Hayswood Community Theatre's good-hearted and hilarious Christmas musical comedy, “Nuncrackers.” This time the good nuns have gone high-tech, televising their annual Christmas concert from their new cable access studio built in the convent basement. Reverend Mother Mary Regina has her hands full trying to maintain the proper convent decorum while marshalling her disparate crew to put on an entertaining show. Streetwise Sister Mary Robert Anne is a perennial show biz wannabe, yearning for the bright lights of Carnegie Hall. Spaced-out Sister Mary Paul is a former country music singer, and Sister Mary Hubert aspires to be a gospel singer. It doesn't help that Revered Mother herself grew up in a circus family and can't resist a turn in the spotlight. The audience has assembled and the show must go on, but everything that can go wrong does. Father Virgil tries to do a cooking segment but drinks too much of the recipe's rum. Sister Mary Leo, whose desire is to be the first nun ballerina, gets injured just before her big dancing scene in “The Nutcracker.” Sister Mary Paul, also called Sister Amnesia, keeps teaching the children the wrong lyrics for songs such as “Here We Come-a-Waffle-ing.” Even the convent's Christmas presents go missing. Necessity is the mother of invention, and the Little Sisters of Hoboken rise to the occasion with escalating mirth and mayhem.

This Christmas musical comedy will take place at Hayswood Theatre November 27 through December 13. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets can be purchased at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center or by calling 888-738-2137. For more information and ticket prices, visit hayswoodtheatre.com.

Watch Historic Corydon's Leaf Cam

Historic Corydon and Harrison County is one of five destinations participating in the state's tourism leaf cam promotion. To view Historic Corydon's leaf cam, go to http://www.in.gov/visitindiana/leafcam/ and click on Historic Corydon. The leaf cam will show the fall foliage as it changes through November 13.

Important update for those of you attending the Old Capitol Power Pull at Cockadoodle Days. The pull has been canceled due to the amount of rain that we've had and continue to be getting. Tickets that were purchased in advance for the Old Capitol Power Pull at Cockadoodle Days can be refunded at the Cockadoodle Days information booth at the festival during festival hours (Friday, September 25, 5 p.m. - midnight; Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m. - 1 a.m.) or mailed to:

Lucas Oil
P.O. Box 287
Brownstown, IN 47220

Make sure to bring all tickets that were purchased in advance for a refund.

All other scheduled activities are still taking place so be sure to check them out!

7th Annual Cockadoodle Days Festival

If you're in Harrison County this weekend, head to the Harrison County Fairgrounds for the 7th annual Cockadoodle Days Festival. This festival is full or family fun and free entertainment. Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League will be presenting, for the second year in a row, the Midwest Region Finals Old Capitol Power Pull. The overall festival is free but tickets for the pull can be purchased at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center by calling 888-738-2137. There will be contests and prizes, a silent auction, a mega yard sale, live entertainment, a beer and wine garden, art, craft and food booths, and much more! Activities will take place on Friday, September 25 from 5 p.m. - midnight (EST) and on Saturday, September 26 from 9 a.m. - 1 a.m. (EST). Check out Cockadoodle Days' website for more information.

Corydon an Ideal Weekend Get-Away for Those On a Budget

This blog was posted on the Indiana Chamber Blog on September 15.

My ladyfriend and I took advantage of some lovely late summer weather last weekend and headed down to Indiana’s former state capital — Corydon. We stayed at the Kintner House, a well-known bed and breakfast. We felt like royalty in the William Henry Harrison room, which serves as an homage to our former President (although his stint at the helm was brief).

While in Harrison County, we toured the first capitol building and an early Governor’s mansion (I even bought an artistic rendering of the scene from a local consignment shop for my new home).

In the afternoon, we took a cave tour at Squire Boone Caverns — an Indiana Chamber member. The tour was quite enlightening as we meandered through stalactites and stalagmites nearly nine stories below the ground. Seeing rock formations formed over millions of years is quite humbling — a feeling most of us don’t experience nearly enough (if my hours of watching reality television — or watching Kanye West do anything — are any indication). We also sported a serious glute burn on the 60-foot climb up a spiral stair case back to the surface.

All told, if you’re on a budget and looking to get away on a one-tank trip – to borrow vernacular from Bob Gregory – I highly recommend the Corydon area, especially as fall approaches. Visit Indiana’s blog has a more detailed post highlighting the history and allure of our former capital, as well.

http://www.indianachamberblogs.com/

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Harris Cup Qualifying Tournament

On Sunday, August 16, Golf Shores Fun Center will host the annual Harris Cup Qualifying Tournament, benefiting YMCA of Harrison County. The miniature golf tournament is a qualifying tournament for the Harris Cup National, held October 3 in New Jersey. The event will host great prizes for the top 3 participants and the winner will be eligible to participate in the national tournament. For more information visit http://www.thisisindiana.org/

Crusin' With Culver's Car Show

Come check out this free car show from 5:00 p.m.-9:00p.m. Saturday, August 15th and enjoy classic cars as well as music from the 1950's, 60's, and 70's.

World On The Square

The 10th annual World on the Square event will take place on Saturday, August 8 from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m on the historic downtown Corydon square. This free festival, sponsored by Community Unity, is held each year in order to promote appreciation and respect for different cultures as well as to promote peaceful resolution to conflict.The event will host over 20 different exhibits from all around the world. For more information call 812.952.2273 or visit http://www.worldonthesquare.org/.

Horseshoe Southern Indiana Presents The Killers

The Killers will perform as part of the Horseshoe Southern Indiana Outdoor Summer Concert Series on Satuday, August 8th. For more information visit http://www.horseshoe-indiana.com/EventsDetail.do?locationCode=UEL&detailName=the-killers-detail&eventTitle=The+Killers

Horseshoe Southern Indiana Presents Steve Miller Band

Steve Miller Band, one of music's most interesting and prolific artists, will take the stage at Horseshoe Southern Indiana Friday,August 7th at 8:00 p.m. For more information visit http://www.horseshoe-indiana.com/EventsDetail.do?locationCode=UEL&detailName=steve-miller-band-detail&eventTitle=Steve+Miller+Band

1850 Haypress Demonstration and 1800's Living Farmstead Days

Watch re-enactors make a 300 lb. bale of hay using an 1850 haypress ad an ox at O'Bannon Woods State Park on Saturday, August 1st. Demonstration begins at 1p.m. The living pioneer farmstead will take place from 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.

150th Harrison County Fair

Come out and celebrate the longest continuously running fair in the state of Indiana as Harrison County Fair celebrates it's 150th year July 26-August 1st! Enjoy lots of animals, food and fun for the whole family all week long! For a complete schedule visit http://www.thisisindiana.org/

Leavenworth Riverfest

Enjoy a fun-filled day along the Ohio River on July 25! Activities last from 11:00 a.m. to dark and include craft demonstrations, live music, western reenactments, clowns, food, and fireworks. For more information visit http://www.leavenworthriverfest.com

Horseshoe Southern Indiana Presents John Legend

John Legend, 6 time Grammy winner, American soul singer, songwriter, and pianist will perform at Horseshoe Southern Indiana as part of their Outdoor Summer Concert Series Friday, July 24th at 8:00 p.m.

Hayswood Theatre in Historic Downtown Corydon will present the play Midsummer Night's Dream July 10th-July 26th. For more information visit http://www.hayswoodtheatre.com/. To order tickets now call 888.738.2137!

Concert Series at Turtle Run Winery

Every Sunday you can enjoy free, live jazz music at Turtle Run Winery from 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm. So bring a picnic and head out to Turtle Run Winery at 940 St. peters Church Road in Corydon on any Sunday through July 26.

Corydon Summer Band Concerts

The 2009 annual concerts will be held at the Hurley D. Conrad Memorial Bandstand on the Historic Corydon Square each Friday night at 7:30 p.m. (EDT) from May 22 until August 28.

Pocket schedules are available at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center in Historic Corydon.

The 2009 line up is as follows:

June 5- Moonlight Big Band
June 12- River Cities Concert Band
June 19- Dennis Hill & Lori Clark
June 26- Indiana 38th Division Band
July 3- Kosair Concert Band
July 10- Corydon Dulcimer Society
July 17- The Doctors Band
July 24- U of L Community Band
July 31-Bourbon City Brass Band
August 7- Crawford County Community Band
August 14- River Cities Concert Band
August 21- Hot Brats German Band
August 28-113th Army Band - Fort Knox

Food service is available each concert evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. (EDT) provided by area churches and charitable organizations. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets as seating is limited. Concerts may be moved or cancelled due to weather. Visit www.thisisindiana.org for up to date concert information or call 812-738-2138 toll free 888-738-2137.

Discount Tickets

Discount tickets for Squire Boone Caverns and Morengo Cave are available at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center on the Square!

The Flavors of the World

Come join Colokial, Corydon’s newest shop, as it presents The Flavors of The World on the last Friday of every month May through September. This spicy event will take place at 6:30 in the Colokial parking lot, just half a block from the square. There will be food, music, and desserts. The store will also remain open all night and feature great deals. See the complete schedule below. For more information call 738.1320 or visit colokial.com.

Relay for Life will take place at Corydon Central High School beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12 until noon on Saturday, June 13. Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. Click on the link for more information! http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/

Come on Cruisin' Gerdon Auto Sales Open Car Show

Come check out this carshow on Sunday, May 31st benefiting Gerdon Youth Center in Corydon. The event will take place at the Keller Mfg. Parking Lot (IN-337/Old IN-135 at Cedar Glade Ave at the North Bridge over Indian Creek).Viewing the show is free but if you want to enter there is a $10 entry fee. Registration lasts until 2 p.m. and awards will be given at 4 p.m. Awards will include the Best of Show and the Top 25. Come out to enjoy grilled food, a 50-50 drawing, a DJ playing 50's, 60's & 70's hits, door prizes and more!

Canoeing and Kayaking Basics

Come out and learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking at O'Bannon Woods State Park on Saturday, May 30th. The cost is $5.00 per person and pre-registration is required. Check out the link below or call 812-738-8234 for more information. Book your spot today!

http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/files/sp-OBannon_May.pdf

Southern Indiana Vacation/Getaway Show

The Harrison County Convention & Visitors Bureau will present this exciting show on Thursday, May 14 from 1-4p.m. The event will take place on the historic downtown Corydon square and will feature over 25 southern Indiana vendors. Come out and learn about what southern Indiana has to offer!The event is free and there will be over 20 different giveaways! Don't miss out on the fun!

Run For The Wall Cruises Into Corydon on a Mission

Run For The Wall (RFTW) was founded in 1989 by Vietnam Veterans James Gregory and Bill Evans. The two traveled across America on motorcycles promoting their message through local radio, TV, and newspapers. Their purpose was to provide facts regarding the thousands of men and women still unaccounted for from all wars. They sought to honor the memory of those killed in action and support military personnel. As wars wage on, the need to spread awareness still exists today and the Run For The Wall tradition continues every May.

On Tuesday, May 19, Run For The Wall will be passing through Corydon. The riders will be escorted through Downtown Corydon from I-64 exit 105, by the Harrison County Reserve Officers. Expected arrival time is 6 p.m. (EDT). Residents and visitors are encouraged to show their support by lining the sidewalks of Capital Avenue to greet the riders as they parade through town.