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Upcoming Events You Don’t Want To Miss!
2026
July 18th: Victorian Chautauqua and Kids Festival: The Chautauqua marks a return to our past and will be a truly family-friendly celebration. Local artisans hosting booths across our 3+ acre campus, alongside live music, a variety of food offerings, and a dedicated children’s play area. The museum will also be open for tours throughout the event. Event is 10am-6pm.
August 2nd River Ramblings 2026: “Over 2000 Miles on a pontoon boat along the Western Rivers” by Craig Berndt
Over 2000 Miles Tickets
Sept. 5th 9th Annual Howard Steamboat Museum Car Show Fund Raiser sponsored by Seek and US Bank. Fun, cars, prizes, food, live music, and activities for the whole family.
Sept.19th Shipyard Swing: A Steamboat Nights Dinner -Experience an unforgettable evening of smooth jazz, exceptional cuisine, and heartfelt community spirit. Settle in for a soulful night of live jazz and a dinner worth savoring — all while supporting Steamboat nights, A local arts and community festival, that truly matters. It’s the perfect blend of great music, great food, and great purpose. Catered by Bristol Catering, Music from Louisville Jazz Society and florals from Lavender Hill!
Shipyard Swing Tickets
Sept. 24th Murder Mystery Dinner: “Haunting of the ISLAND MAID”
Murder Mystery Tickets
Oct. 23rd Mash-Up Masquerade Silent Disco: Join us as we host our first after dark event. Silent Disco provided by Louisville Silent Disco, playing 3 different vibes from 8pm to 10 pm. 18+ only. Must have ID. Snacks and Beverages available for purchase.
Oct.24th 1st Annual Trunk or Treat: A family friendly evening of trick or treating, music and more.5:30pm-8pm. Sign ups at events@carriagehousehsm.org
Dec 6th Christmas Bazaar and Open House. Celebrate the season with a vetted selection of vendors who have the perfect gift for the hard to please and the mansion is open and decorated in period style. Santa will be there and we will have live music. Information and ticket sales coming soon!
Stay tuned for more events coming soon
For more information, please contact us at (812) 283-3728 or email us at info@howardsteamboatmuseum.org
For information on rentals of the Carriage House at the Howard Steamboat Museum, southern Indiana’s premiere venue, please call (812) 913-4591 or email us at events@carriagehousehsm.org
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