Rising Sun Main Street-Indiana

09/18/2026

Day 1 of the Navy Bean Festival in Rising Sun, Indiana is off to a busy start. Crowds are gathered on Main Street already, but it isn't too late. Tonight goes until 10 pm and tomorrow's schedule is 11 am until 11 pm. Visit and enjoy the booths, rides, food, music, shopping, cold drinks and $2 off coupons to most Main Street businesses. The weather has cooled and a near perfect late summer night is ahead for the festivities.

09/12/2026

The rain departed just in time for the start of the big Catfish tournament this morning. The weigh in on the Rising Sun riverfront for both days starts at 4 pm. It was really cool to see all of the tournament boats ride off for the first of two days of big cat fishing action. Some of them were speeding directly to the dam and "lock-thru" to hunt for those monster cats heard about through folklore and legend. They start again tomorrow at 8 am. The smell and sounds of vintage, 2 cycle outboards makes me smile and reminisce.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Rising Sun has a wealth of boat ramp space, parking and lots of docking for boaters needs. Unlike other boat ramps (shame on you, Cincy Rec and Brookville Lake), these are all free launches. Two ramps with docks are on the Ohio River and a little west of town is the Arnold's Creek Launch. For our boating followers, are there channel markers to follow or do you just stay in the middle? Included below is a video of Arnold's Creek and a few photos of the Ohio River launches. From the river launches, it is an easy walk to Rising Sun Main Street dining options or the Paddy Wagon. Please share your local boating insight and info below. We will add more photos after the big fishing tournament on Sept. 12-13.

08/26/2026

Beans Coffee Company at 211 Main in Rising Sun, Indiana is open every day from 5 am - 5 pm as of today. Dang, it smells fantastic in here and it appears as though the local ladies have made this place their hangout already. Check out the menu and be sure to visit and share your comments below. It is nice to have a coffee place on Main Street in Rising Sun.

08/25/2026

08/19/2026

As a newcomer to Rising Sun, I enjoy the golf cart friendly vibe that the town offers. Even the gas-powered ones are easy on fuel and it gives the area more of a resort town feel. Golf carts feel friendlier, if that makes any sense. I do have questions though. Can you drive them to the gas pumps? Grocery stores? RV Park? Casino? Anywhere you want in town? If a RV park visitor has one with them, can they use it as-is or do they need a permit, sticker or license? Does this include side-by-side ATV-type vehicles as well? Thanks all for sharing your insights in the comments...

08/17/2026

Jack's Place at 406 Main was our stop for lunch today on our Rising Sun Main Street food tour. If you are into the "working" diner feel, this is your stop. The shrimp special with homemade slaw and egg roll was less than $10...before tip. This is an easy walkable stop on Main from the riverfront or the Main Street shops and stops. Breakfast ends at 11 am but we will be back for the pancakes.

08/10/2026

Rising Sun American Legion Post 0059 was our latest stop on the Rising Sun Main Street food tour. There are two big rooms that take up most of the first floor with plenty of space for groups. The food was good and value for the money close to excellent with an out-the-door price of $13 with sandwich, salad, drink and a tip. There are games of chance in both rooms if you enjoy. Please see the photos for current menus as of August 10, 2026.

08/06/2026

Mike Blum from RSMS presented Marsha Loudon with this display plaque for her 20 great years as owner of the Empire House Historic Hotel today. She continues to work hard on maximizing her guests' experience in Rising Sun at the The Empire House Historic Hotel and enjoys patrolling the streets in her souped-up golf cart. Stop in and say hello to our friendly Rising Sun ambassador.