Vincennes Tourism Bureau Highlights Packed February Event Calendar

From Presidents' Day to comedy fundraisers, the historic Indiana city has a variety of programming planned this month.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Vincennes Knox County Tourism Bureau is promoting a busy February event calendar in the historic Indiana city, with programming centered around Presidents' Day, music, history, and family activities. Events include a focus on former President William Henry Harrison, an Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra performance, a Frederick Douglass lecture, the annual George Rogers Clark March, and a comedy fundraiser.

Why it matters

Vincennes is leveraging its rich history and cultural offerings to drive tourism during a typically slower month, providing residents and visitors with a diverse range of events and activities to engage with the community.

The details

The February calendar includes multiple events tied to Presidents' Day, history, music, and family programming. Highlights include an annual Presidents' Day event centered on William Henry Harrison at his presidential home Grouseland, an Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra performance titled 'Bond, James Bond', a Valentine's Day program featuring a lecture on Frederick Douglass, the annual George Rogers Clark March retracing a historic journey, and a comedy fundraiser featuring local pastors.

  • The Presidents' Day event at Grouseland is scheduled for Thursday, February 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.
  • The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra performance is upcoming in February.
  • The Frederick Douglass lecture is planned for February 14 at 2 p.m.
  • The George Rogers Clark March is scheduled for February 21.
  • The comedy fundraiser is scheduled for a Thursday in February.

The players

Janice Barniak

With the Vincennes Knox County Tourism Bureau.

William Henry Harrison

Former U.S. President whose presidential home Grouseland is located in Vincennes.

Aaron Tyson Sims

Vincennes University professor who has previously portrayed Frederick Douglass in public programs.

Tony Wolf

Comedian featured in the February comedy fundraiser event.

Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra

Orchestra performing a 'Bond, James Bond' program in Vincennes in February.

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What they’re saying

“February may be a slower month for tourism in many communities, but that is not the case in Vincennes, according to Janice Barniak with the Vincennes Knox County Tourism Bureau.”

— Janice Barniak, With the Vincennes Knox County Tourism Bureau (vincennespbs.org)

“Barniak said the range of events offers residents and visitors multiple opportunities to engage with history, arts, and community activities throughout February.”

— Janice Barniak, With the Vincennes Knox County Tourism Bureau (vincennespbs.org)

What’s next

The Vincennes Knox County Tourism Bureau will continue to promote the February event calendar and encourage residents and visitors to attend the various history, music, and community-focused programs.

The takeaway

Vincennes is leveraging its rich history and cultural offerings to drive tourism during a typically slower month, providing residents and visitors with a diverse range of events and activities to engage with the community and learn about the city's past.