Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau

06/20/2026

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! ❤️💛💚

Please note that both the Gibson County Visitors Center and the Princeton Train Depot are closed today to observe the holiday.

🚂 Reopening: Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

Enjoy the long weekend, and we'll see you on Monday!

06/18/2026

Today is International Picnic Day, and there's no better place to celebrate than the Princeton Train Depot! Pack a lunch, grab a friend, and enjoy our new picnic table and bench in the heart of Princeton's historic Westside District. A little fresh air, local history, and a great lunch break—sounds like a perfect day to me! 🚂🧺☀️

06/18/2026

🇺🇸SATURDAY AT 1 PM – THE HAUBSTADT SOMMERFEST PARADE! 🇺🇸

This year's theme is "So Proudly We Hail", and the streets of Haubstadt will come alive with patriotic spirit, creativity, and community pride!

If you're expecting only fire engines and farm equipment, think again.
The side streets will be filled with antique tractors, decorated floats, big trucks loaded with smiling riders, colorful clowns, local businesses, charitable organizations, community groups, and plenty of surprises.

The annual Sommerfest Parade is a showcase of the people, organizations, and traditions that make our community special. Local merchants, volunteers, churches, youth groups, and nonprofits all bring their creativity to life as they travel through town in one of Southern Indiana's favorite summer traditions.

Bring a lawn chair, gather the family, and line the parade route for an afternoon filled with fun, hometown pride, and unforgettable memories.

📍 Haubstadt Sommerfest
🗓 Saturday, June 20
⏰ Parade begins at 1:00 PM

Come celebrate community, patriotism, and summer in Haubstadt!

06/17/2026

🍕☕ Sweet Eats & Local Meats Spotlight ☕🍕

Visit Susan Bobe's Pizza and Port Side Coffee Company on the square in Historic Downtown Princeton for the perfect combination of savory and sweet!

Grab lunch or dinner from Susan Bobe's Pizza, then treat yourself to one of Portside's delicious sweet dessert treats.

Or start your day with a specialty coffee drink, a refreshing lemonade, or one of their irresistible sweet treats—the perfect way to start your day.

Whether you're fueling up for the day or enjoying a night out downtown, these two stops are a must on your Sweet Eats & Local Meats Bingo adventure.

🎟️ Don't forget to download your bingo card at GoGibson.org or pick one up at the Princeton Train Depot Visitors Center. Complete your card and you'll be entered to win the Grand Prize:

🌊🎢 **4 Tickets to Holiday World & Splashin' Safari!**

Explore local. Eat local. Win big!

06/16/2026

Haustadt Sommerfest Laufenfest 5K Walk/Run

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the Haubstadt Sommerfest Laufenfest 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, June 20, 2026!

Whether you're racing for a personal best, enjoying a leisurely walk with friends, or cheering on the little ones in the Lil' Dutch Run, there's something for everyone!

📍 Location: Old Haubstadt High School Gym (Corner of Gibson & West Streets, Haubstadt, IN)

⏰ Race Times:
• Lil' Dutch Run – 8:00 a.m.
• 5K Run – 8:20 a.m.
• 5K Walk (Race & Leisure) – 8:25 a.m.

💲 Entry Fees:
• Lil' Dutch Run – $10
• 5K Run/Walk – $30

👕 Register by May 31 to receive a FREE Laufenfest race T-shirt!

🏆 Awards & Fun:
• Trophies for top Lil' Dutch Run finishers
• Medallions for all Lil' Dutch participants
• Post-race food & drinks
• Door prizes
• Free one-night admission to the Sommerfest Biergarten for all pre-registered 5K participants (21+)
• Live Rock'n Accordion Music by Helen Kiesel

📦 Packet Pickup:
Friday evening starting at 5 p.m. at the Old Haubstadt Gym or race morning before the event.

Gather your family, friends, and running buddies and kick off Sommerfest weekend with a fun-filled morning of fitness, food, music, and community spirit!

06/16/2026

JUNE 18-20th! Haubstadt Sommerfest!
Visit Southern Indiana’s Finest Bierstube, only in The Busch Light Capital of the World, Haubstadt, Indiana.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18th

5:00 Rides, Food Booths Open
7:00 – Bierstube Opens
Main Stage – 8:00 PM to Midnight – Entertainment – Lindsey Williams

FRIDAY, JUNE 19th

5:00 Rides, Food Booths Open
7:00 – Bierstube Opens
Race packet pick-up
Entertainment – Happy New Month – Main Stage – 8:00 PM to Midnight

SATURDAY, JUNE 20th

Laufenfest 5K- Run/Walk
Dutch Run 8:00 a.m.
5K Run 8:20 a.m.
5K Walk (Race & Leisure) 8:25 a.m.

5:00 PM – Rides, Food Booths Open – Rides may open early depending on demand – Check Facebook the day of the parade.
7:00 PM – Bierstube Opens
Entertainment – That’s What She Said – 8:00 PM to Midnight
Bierstube Closes

06/15/2026

🍽️ Sweet Treats & Local Meats Spotlight 🍰

If you’re looking for a taste of home, make a stop at Double D's Diner in Oakland City!

Located at 604 E. Morton Street, this local favorite is earning rave reviews from customers who describe it as:

❤️ “Just like eating at home.”
❤️ “Down-home family cooking and friendship.”
❤️ “Great little diner!”
❤️ “The food is home cooked and the workers are super friendly.”
❤️ “All my favorite people come here.”

And don’t leave without dessert! One customer said they finished their meal with a slice of coconut pie that was “to die for.”

Whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or a slice of pie with friends, Double D’s Diner is a must-visit stop on the Sweet Treats & Local Meats Bingo Challenge.

Pick up your bingo card at the Princeton Train Depot Visitors Center or download one at GoGibson.org. Complete your card and you’ll be entered to win the Grand Prize:

🎟️ 4 Tickets to Holiday World & Splashin' Safari!

Support local, discover new favorites, and make this summer delicious!

06/14/2026

Today, on Flag Day, we pause to honor the Stars and Stripes—the enduring symbol of our nation’s freedom, unity, and resilience.

Thank you to Princeton Mayor Greg Wright for raising the American flag at the historic Princeton Depot as we celebrate the values and sacrifices that our flag represents.

As Old Glory waves proudly above the Depot, may it remind us of those who have served, those who continue to serve, and the generations who have helped shape our country.

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day from the Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau! 🇺🇸