Indiana’s oldest festival is back! Visit the Versailles Pumpkin Show on the Ripley County Courthouse Square from September 21-25, 2022. This popular event began in 1899 as an advertising initiative for Alfred H. Beer’s jewelry business. He hosted pumpkin contests each year. In 1907, other area merchants joined his effort to stage the annual event. […]
2022 Ripley County Farmers Markets
You’ll find locally grown produce, meats, handmade crafts, and much more at the 2022 Ripley County Farmers Markets. These weekly events often feature live music and fun activities in addition to the food. Batesville Farmers Market The Batesville Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon from May 7th through October 29th. […]
2021 Versailles Pumpkin Show Information
The Versailles Pumpkin Show takes place just outside our office on the Ripley County Courthouse Square in Versailles, Indiana. It’s always a fun time to see friends, enjoy fair food, and see some of the biggest pumpkins around! The 2021 event takes place from Wednesday, September 22 through Sunday, September 26th. Wednesday is one ticket […]
2021 Ripley County Farmers Markets
You can find fresh local produce, handcrafted items, sweet treats, live entertainment, and more at Ripley County’s farmers markets this summer! Here’s where and when you’ll find each market: Batesville Farmers Market The Batesville Farmers Market is held in the city parking lot at the corner of Boehringer & Main Streets. There are two weekly […]
Back to School in the Time of COVID-19
Back to school looks a lot different this year. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb ordered Indiana schools to close earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many parents suddenly found themselves working from home while supervising their students’ virtual classes. Others struggled to find childcare and time to help students with their homework due to […]
