Ohio County Tourism Announces Halloween Happenings

There is plenty of fun to be had this month in Rising Sun

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(Rising Sun, Ind.) - Ohio County Tourism, Inc. announces a full schedule of Halloween events taking place throughout Rising Sun and Ohio County during October.

The festivities kick off with a Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest, presented by the Ohio County Public Library. Finished entries will be accepted October 12 through 23 at the library, located at 502 Second Street in Rising Sun. All entries must incorporate a fake pumpkin and depict a character from a book. Families, teens, and adults are invited to participate. No carving is required. Limit one pumpkin per person or family. For rules and complete guidelines, call (812) 438-2257. Winners will be announced on Halloween.

The Southeastern Indiana Board of Realtors will present a Trunk-or-Treat on Rising Sun Main Street on Saturday, October 24, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The event will also feature hot dogs and pumpkin painting. Volunteers and candy donations are appreciated. For more information, call (812) 926-4644 or email wwagner@seibr.com.

The Twisted Tater food truck will be set up in the Visitors Center parking lot at 217 N. High Street on Friday, October 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This will be one of the food truck’s final events before closing for the season.

A Carved & Decorated Pumpkin Contest, hosted by Rising Sun Main Street, will take place Saturday, October 31. Participants should bring finished pumpkins to the Main Street Pavilion between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Cash prizes and gift certificates will be awarded to the winning entries. No on-site decorating will be permitted. Additional details will be announced by the Main Street organization closer to the event.

The City of Rising Sun has announced that Trick-or-Treat in the City will take place Saturday, October 31, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Ohio County Tourism will host Halloween Fun in Rising Sun from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Visitors Center, located at 217 N. High Street. In addition to candy giveaways, the event will feature the Friendly Headless Horseman, Mini Pony Unicorns from Boots N’ Mini Moo’s, and deejay JD Hughes playing songs of the season. Renewal by Andersen of Cincinnati will also be in the parking lot handing out candy.

Held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., additional Halloween activities include a Trunk-N-Treat at Rising Sun Methodist Church, located at 110 S. Walnut Street; a Haunted Halloween Carnival at the Ohio County Extension Office, located at 412 Main Street; and a Wild West-themed Trunk-or-Treat at Rising Sun Church of Christ, located at 315 N. High Street.

Ohio County Tourism encourages residents and visitors to drive carefully and watch for children, families, and others walking throughout town during the Halloween festivities. Organizations hosting Ohio County events are encouraged to email flyers and event information to Ohio 
County Tourism Executive Director Kendal Miller at kendal@enjoyrisingsun.com.

Additional events will be added to the Rising Sun/Ohio County Tourism website at enjoyrisingsun.com under the “Events” tab as they are announced.