Daviess County Lincoln Day Dinner Set for Tomorrow

Congressman Mark Messmer to headline annual Republican event in Washington, Indiana

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:57pm

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A dimly lit, cinematic painting of an empty banquet hall with an American flag hanging on the wall, conveying a sense of tradition and political nostalgia.The annual Lincoln Day Dinner serves as a time-honored gathering for Indiana Republicans to celebrate their party's history and rally support for the year ahead.Washington Today

The Annual Daviess County Lincoln Day Dinner is scheduled for tomorrow night at the new 4H Center in Washington, Indiana. The event, which opens at 5:30pm and begins dinner service at 6:30pm, will feature Congressman Mark Messmer as the special guest speaker. Tickets are $40 and available by contacting local organizer Jan Shuler-Hicks.

Why it matters

The Lincoln Day Dinner is a longstanding tradition for local Republican parties across the country, serving as a major annual fundraiser and platform for GOP candidates and elected officials to connect with their base. The event in Daviess County is expected to draw many of the region's Republican leaders and activists.

The details

The dinner will take place at the new 4H Center located at Eastside Park in Washington, Indiana. In addition to Congressman Messmer's remarks, the event will also feature appearances by various local and state Republican candidates who will be on hand to meet attendees.

  • The dinner doors open at 5:30pm on April 7, 2026.
  • Dinner service begins at 6:30pm on April 7, 2026.

The players

Congressman Mark Messmer

A Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Indiana's 8th congressional district.

Jan Shuler-Hicks

A local organizer who is handling ticket sales for the Lincoln Day Dinner.

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What they’re saying

“Tickets are $40.00 and available by calling or texting me at 812-698-0076.”

— Jan Shuler-Hicks, Dinner Organizer

What’s next

The Daviess County Republican Party will be hosting a pre-dinner reception for VIP attendees starting at 5:00pm.

The takeaway

The Lincoln Day Dinner remains an important annual event for Indiana Republicans to rally their base, raise funds, and showcase their top candidates and elected officials ahead of the next election cycle.