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EVANSVILLE, YOU'RE INVITED!

Show up and show kindness to commemorate 812 Day on August 12, 2024!

What is 812 Day?

A celebration of all the great things our community in the 812 area code has to offer! It is celebrated on August 12 because it is the 12th day of the 8th month.

How Do I Celebrate?

Everyone celebrates 812 Day in their own unique way, with the goal of being mindful of the great community we have! This includes spreading positivity, volunteering, donating, supporting local business, or enjoying local resources such as parks, libraries, museums, and pools. There are hundreds of ways to show civic pride and celebrate Evansville. Below are some ideas to get you started!

1. Block-By-Block

2. Flag Adoption

3. Shop Local

4. Support Our Parks

5. Random Acts of Kindness

6. Move With The Mayor

CNP Foundation Will Be Matching
$1 for $1 up to $1,820

If I am in business or community organization, how do I get involved?

We are encouraging all businesses to adopt the day and implement 812 Day in a special way that shows love for all the things our area code has to offer and all the great things your business or organization does. Some ideas to implement 812 Day in your business:

Contact Community Affairs Director, Ariah Leary at (812)435-4969 or aleary@evansville.in.gov for more details.

FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY CONCERT SERIES

6PM – 8PM

June 11 – Akin Park featuring TBD

June 25 – Franklin St. Library Park featuring TBD

July 9 – Lorraine Park featuring TBD

July 23 – Howell Park featuring TBD

Aug 6 – Vann Park featuring TBD

Aug 20 – Bayard Park featuring TBD

Enjoy live music, food trucks, late swimming hours at Lorraine & Howell Pools on July dates. Bring your picnic blankets, lawn chairs and enjoy this free event.

Sponsors: Vectren • Deaconess • Berry Plastics • Old National Bank • Banterra • Koch Foundation • Larry Miller • Urban Spaces • St. Vincent Evansville • Working Distributors • Kenny Kent Toyota • Kenny Kent Lexus • Hafer • Orthopaedic Associates • WIKY • Hot 96 • Courier & Press • Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau • Harding Shymanski & Co. • Eye Mart