Your version of Internet Explorer is not longer supported. Please upgrade your browser.

Best events in
Eckerty

Tuned to the seasons and the outdoors, there are many events and things to do in Eckerty, IN. Community life often revolves around the natural attractions of Patoka Lake and the Hoosier National Forest. Annual festivals, seasonal markets, and outdoor excursions define the local calendar.

The social rhythm is tied to the outdoors, with seasonal cruises at Patoka Lake Marina and community gatherings at the Crawford County Fairgrounds.
Annual traditions bring the community together, from the Old Eckerty Days Festival to the Schwartz Family Autumn Music Festival.
Family-friendly activities are common, including county fairs and local markets that celebrate the region's agricultural heritage.

autocomplete

autocomplete

Online Events

Explore more events

Managing Your Emotions - Prof Ethan Kross primary image

Managing Your Emotions - Prof Ethan Kross

Tuesday • 7:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

This Little World: a New History of Tudor and Stuart England primary image

This Little World: a New History of Tudor and Stuart England

Wednesday • 7:30 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Lean Global Connection 2026 primary image

Lean Global Connection 2026

Thursday • 2:00 PM UTC

Check ticket price on event

Physicians Financial Wellness Conference 2026 primary image

Physicians Financial Wellness Conference 2026

Saturday • 1:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

HBR Book Webinar: Unspeakable primary image

HBR Book Webinar: Unspeakable

Mon, Nov 23 • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

How to Choose a (New) Career Fast primary image

How to Choose a (New) Career Fast

Thu, Dec 3 • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

PLAYFUL ARCHITECTURE: Drawing in Colour and Monochrome primary image

PLAYFUL ARCHITECTURE: Drawing in Colour and Monochrome

Check ticket price on event

The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in NY - Film History Livestream primary image

The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in NY - Film History Livestream

Sat, Mar 13 • 3:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

Managing Your Emotions - Prof Ethan Kross primary image

Managing Your Emotions - Prof Ethan Kross

Tuesday • 7:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

This Little World: a New History of Tudor and Stuart England primary image

This Little World: a New History of Tudor and Stuart England

Wednesday • 7:30 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Lean Global Connection 2026 primary image

Lean Global Connection 2026

Thursday • 2:00 PM UTC

Check ticket price on event

Physicians Financial Wellness Conference 2026 primary image

Physicians Financial Wellness Conference 2026

Saturday • 1:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

HBR Book Webinar: Unspeakable primary image

HBR Book Webinar: Unspeakable

Mon, Nov 23 • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

How to Choose a (New) Career Fast primary image

How to Choose a (New) Career Fast

Thu, Dec 3 • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

PLAYFUL ARCHITECTURE: Drawing in Colour and Monochrome primary image

PLAYFUL ARCHITECTURE: Drawing in Colour and Monochrome

Check ticket price on event

The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in NY - Film History Livestream primary image

The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in NY - Film History Livestream

Sat, Mar 13 • 3:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

Events near Eckerty

Explore more events

Ugly Sweater Murder Mystery Party (FUNdraiser) primary image

Ugly Sweater Murder Mystery Party (FUNdraiser)

Wednesday • 6:00 PM

Yard Goat Artisan Ales

Check ticket price on event

Your Brain Is Listening: How Thoughts Shape Health primary image

Your Brain Is Listening: How Thoughts Shape Health

Thursday • 6:00 PM

Huntingburg Public Library

Check ticket price on event

Patriots Wrestling Club 26/27 Season primary image

Patriots Wrestling Club 26/27 Season

Mon, Nov 16 • 5:30 PM

Heritage Hills High School

Check ticket price on event

The Cold Stares w/ Bedford - Live at The Astra primary image

The Cold Stares w/ Bedford - Live at The Astra

Sat, Nov 21 • 8:00 PM

Astra Theatre

Check ticket price on event

Dance Central Academy Presents Shrek Jr. Saturday 3pm Performance primary image

Dance Central Academy Presents Shrek Jr. Saturday 3pm Performance

Sat, Nov 21 • 3:00 PM

Jasper Middle School

Check ticket price on event

18th Annual Winter Wine Walk in Downtown Corydon, IN primary image

18th Annual Winter Wine Walk in Downtown Corydon, IN

Sat, Dec 12 • 1:00 PM

Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center

Check ticket price on event

Operation Leviathan primary image

Operation Leviathan

Sat, Apr 17 • 7:00 AM

Paintball Planet & Airsoft - French Lick

Check ticket price on event

Tri-State Convention

Fri, Nov 5 • 4:00 PM

Thyen-Clark Cultural Center

Check ticket price on event

Ugly Sweater Murder Mystery Party (FUNdraiser) primary image

Ugly Sweater Murder Mystery Party (FUNdraiser)

Wednesday • 6:00 PM

Yard Goat Artisan Ales

Check ticket price on event

Your Brain Is Listening: How Thoughts Shape Health primary image

Your Brain Is Listening: How Thoughts Shape Health

Thursday • 6:00 PM

Huntingburg Public Library

Check ticket price on event

Patriots Wrestling Club 26/27 Season primary image

Patriots Wrestling Club 26/27 Season

Mon, Nov 16 • 5:30 PM

Heritage Hills High School

Check ticket price on event

The Cold Stares w/ Bedford - Live at The Astra primary image

The Cold Stares w/ Bedford - Live at The Astra

Sat, Nov 21 • 8:00 PM

Astra Theatre

Check ticket price on event

Dance Central Academy Presents Shrek Jr. Saturday 3pm Performance primary image

Dance Central Academy Presents Shrek Jr. Saturday 3pm Performance

Sat, Nov 21 • 3:00 PM

Jasper Middle School

Check ticket price on event

18th Annual Winter Wine Walk in Downtown Corydon, IN primary image

18th Annual Winter Wine Walk in Downtown Corydon, IN

Sat, Dec 12 • 1:00 PM

Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center

Check ticket price on event

Operation Leviathan primary image

Operation Leviathan

Sat, Apr 17 • 7:00 AM

Paintball Planet & Airsoft - French Lick

Check ticket price on event

Tri-State Convention

Fri, Nov 5 • 4:00 PM

Thyen-Clark Cultural Center

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

Nearby cities

Louisville

47 miles away

New Albany

43 miles away

Owensboro

47 miles away

Jasper

19 miles away

Jeffersonville

47 miles away

Clarksville

46 miles away

Georgetown

35 miles away

Shively

44 miles away

Corydon

27 miles away

Huntingburg

19 miles away

Radcliff

50 miles away

Bedford

38 miles away

Washington

38 miles away

Hardinsburg

39 miles away

Louisville

47 miles away

New Albany

43 miles away

Owensboro

47 miles away

Jasper

19 miles away

Jeffersonville

47 miles away

Clarksville

46 miles away

Georgetown

35 miles away

Shively

44 miles away

Corydon

27 miles away

Huntingburg

19 miles away

Radcliff

50 miles away

Bedford

38 miles away

Washington

38 miles away

Hardinsburg

39 miles away

Frequently asked questions about Eckerty

What are some popular outdoor activities in the Eckerty area?

Patoka Lake Marina offers seasonal boat cruises perfect for enjoying the outdoors. These popular excursions include wildlife tours on certain weekdays and scenic wine cruises in the evenings, providing unique ways to experience the region's natural beauty.

Are there family-friendly events in Eckerty and Crawford County?

Yes, the area is very family-friendly, with many community-focused events. The annual Crawford County Fair is a summer highlight, and the Local Pickins Farmer's Market offers a fun outing on select Saturdays from spring through fall.

Where can I find live music events in Eckerty?

Schwartz Family Restaurant is a key venue for local music performances. It is well-known for hosting the annual Schwartz Family Autumn Music Festival, which draws music lovers to the area for a memorable event.

Any unique date night ideas near Eckerty?

Consider a seasonal wine cruise on the water from Patoka Lake Marina. For a more low-key evening, the region's dark skies are perfect for stargazing in the Hoosier National Forest, offering a quiet and memorable experience.

Which annual festivals are highlights in the Eckerty area?

The area hosts several annual festivals celebrating local culture and agriculture. Key events include the Old Eckerty Days Festival, the Sorghum Festival in nearby Marengo, and the Crawford County Fair each summer.

How can families with young children connect with the community?

Crawford County Moms Connect provides a great opportunity for local families. This group hosts a weekly open playdate in Marengo, offering a consistent and welcoming social gathering for parents and their children.

What is the food and drink scene like?

The region's food culture is celebrated at annual community gatherings. The Sorghum Festival in Marengo and the Local Pickins Farmer's Market at the Crawford County Fairgrounds both showcase local food production and harvests.

What is the local event scene like in Eckerty?

Eckerty's event scene is defined by its small-town charm and outdoor setting. Rather than a busy urban calendar, life revolves around community festivals, seasonal activities on Patoka Lake, and gatherings that celebrate the area's rural heritage.