Visit Versailles in the Spring of the year to view the beautiful blossoms of the more than 350 cherry trees that line the town’s streets. Spend an afternoon visiting sites on the Bicentennial Walking Tour, which includes beautiful historic homes, the lovely Tyson United Methodist Church, the Ripley County Courthouse, Tyson Library and many more! https://mainstreetversailles.com/walking-tour.html
Take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful Cliff Hill Cemetery and enjoy the gorgeous views overlooking the Versailles State Park. Located at the east edge of town, the Versailles State Park boasts a 230-acre lake, 200 Class A campsites and some of the best mountain bike trails around. Swimming, kayaking, hiking and horseback riding are other favorite activities. https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2963.htm
Or stop by the Tyson Memorial Sports Complex and take in baseball or softball game or take a brisk walk along the 1-mile paved walking trail that surrounds the facility while your children enjoy the playground. There’s lots to do in Versailles and the surrounding area! https://ripleycountytourism.com
2026 Schedule of Events
February 14 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics at Versailles State Park 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
March 7 - May 2 Ripley County Park Hop
March 28 Versailles State Park – Ripley County Chamber Easter Egg Hunt 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
April 27 - 30 Versailles State Park - Art in Nature
May 29 Music on the Square - 5:30 - 9 pm
June 6 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square - 9:00 AM - Noon
June 13-21 NMLRA Annual Spring Shoot, Friendship, IN
June 13 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square - 9:00 AM - Noon
June 20 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square - 9:00 AM - Noon
June 20 Mammoth March, Versailles State Park 7:00 am
June 20 Main Street Versailles Back to Square Run 5K Walk / Run on the Courthouse Square 8:00
June 26 Music on the Square - 5:30 - 9 pm
June 27 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square, 9:00 AM - Noon
July 4 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square - 9:00 AM - Noon
July 4 USA 250th Celebration - Courthouse Square - 12:30 - 2 pm
July 4 Versailles State Park – Fireworks 9:30 PM
July 11 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square - 9:00 AM - Noon
July 18 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square - 9:00 AM - Noon
July 18 Music on the Square - 5:30 - 9 pm
July 25 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square - 9:00 AM - Noon
August 1 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square, Kids' Market - 9:00 AM - Noon
August 8 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square - 9:00 AM - Noon
August 15 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square - 9:00 AM - Noon
August 15 Music on the Square - 5:30 - 9 pm
August 22 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square - 9:00 AM - Noon
August 29 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square - 9:00 AM - Noon
Sept. 5 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square - 9:00 AM - Noon
Sept. 12 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square - 9:00 AM - Noon
Sept. 12 Music on the Square - 5:30 - 9 pm
Sept. 12-20 NMLRA National Fall Shoot, Friendship, IN
Sept. 19 Farmers’ Market on the Courthouse Square - 9:00 AM - Noon
Sept. 23-26 Versailles Pumpkin Show on the Courthouse Square
Oct. 9 - 11 Versailles State Park – Hassmer Fest
Nov. 7 Tri Kappa Winter Wonderland Bazaar - South Ripley Elementary - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Dec. 5 Home for the Holidays - 4:00 - 6:00 PM