Nonprofit Downtown Revitalization. We are a 501(c)(3) organization. In 2005 Vevay Main Street incorporated and was designated an Indiana Main Street Community. Since 2009, Vevay Main Street has been recognized as an accredited National Main Street Program. This is our 5th consecutive year to receive accreditation. Vevay Main Street is one of only eighteen communities in Indiana with national accr
editation. Presently, there are 104 programs in the state. First Friday, our monthly community building event, is going strong and celebrated its 8th year in February 2014. Weather permitting, Free carriage rides and live entertainment are featured. Our annual fundraiser 'A Flair for Wine' at the Ogle Haus Inn has funneled net proceeds to our Facade & Signage Improvement Program (FSIP) and other projects each year. Almost 100 flowerpots are planted by volunteers, with weekly watering, deadheading and replenishing all through the growing season. Three Shows of Second Saturday in 2013 culminated our 6-year run at the historic Hoosier Theater. Economic revitalization through historic preservation. We are guided by the National Trust's Main Street Four-Point Approach®. The Main Street movement has transformed the way communities think about the revitalization and management of their commercial districts. The Main Street Four-Point Approach®
The Main Street Four-Point Approach® is a community-driven, comprehensive strategy used to revitalize downtown and neighborhood business districts throughout the United States. It is a common-sense way to address the variety of issues and problems that challenge traditional business districts. Vevay Indiana is the birthplace of the 1st commercial winery in America. Vevay was Voted 4th Coolest Small Town in America by Budget Travel Magazine.
