Here are 7 things to do this weekend in the Evansville area

Rayonna Burton-Jernigan, Evansville Courier & Press
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Looking for something to do this weekend in Evansville? Check out our list of things to do.

Through Saturday

Volksfest

Volksfest Co-Chairman Robert Wright, left, and Tom Memmer carry a keg through the crowd for the ceremonial keg tap to kick off the first night of Volksfest at the Germania Maennerchor in Evansville, Ind., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. The three day celebration offers visitors German food, beer, music and culture from 11 a.m. to midnight until Saturday, Aug. 7.

11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Aug. 4-6, Germania Maennerchor 916 N. Fulton Ave. Tickets are $5.

It's time to celebrate German culture. This annual three-day event includes live polka music, food for $12 for bratwurst or pigs knuckles meals, and they'll be serving their famous Kraut Balls, German bologna sandwiches, porkchops, homemade German potato salad and more. A beer-and-wine garden will be available to those 21 and over. On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free childrens' activities for kids under 12.

Friday

Haynie’s Corner First Friday

5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Haynie’s Corner Arts District. Free.

The family-friendly, monthly First Friday celebration will feature food trucks, live music, art, entertainment and more. This week will feature music from Honey Roy Trio and Retro Shock.

Saturday

Franklin Street Bazaar

Sarah Spelbring of Bee Sharp will sharpen your knives while you shop at the Franklin St. Bazaar.
Sarah Spelbring of Bee Sharp will sharpen your knives while you shop at the Franklin St. Bazaar.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. along West Franklin Street in Evansville. Free.

Every Saturday on the lawn of the West Branch Library, hundreds of vendors from local farmers and producers to bakers to artists and craftsmen have pop-up shops for visitors to discover local products.

Vendor Extravaganza

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 6-7, Vanderburgh 4-H Center. Free.

Featuring more than 100 different vendors with handmade crafts, unique antiques, special gifts and more. Live music, and entertainment and food trucks will be located outside for attendees. Included this weekend is a car show and an outdoor movie night.

UE summer ceramics sale

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Koch Center at the University of Evansville via Lincoln Avenue. Free.

One of kind ceramics made by University of Evansville students and accomplished artists with pieces ranging from $20 to $300.

Bluestocking Social Birthday Celebration

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bluestocking Social, 606 B S. Weinbach Ave. Free.

Celebrating two years, the bookstore is open for celebrations and giveaways. Blithe Secondhand Goods, a local reseller of fashion will have a pop-up shop and goodies will be available throughout the store.

Foam Party in The Park

2 p.m., Willard Park. Free.

A wrap-up celebration of the "Full Steam Ahead 2022" summer reading program with a foam party. Kids are encouraged to bring a towel. Drawings will be held for prize winners.

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