News and Announcements

The 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice award winners have been announced. And three area businesses are proud recipients of this highly sought-after distinction!  What does it mean to …

The Summer Isn’t Over Yet Sweepstakes has come to an end. After seven days and more than 21,000 entries, we’re excited to announce the lucky …

The Sweepstakes has now ended. Thank you to everyone who entered, and congratulations to our winner, Gregory B. of Indianapolis, Indiana! From rides on roller …

With nearly 8,000 entries received, the Family Fun Summer Trip Sweepstakes was a hit with hopeful travelers! You’re ready to visit, and we’re so grateful …

The Sweepstakes has now ended. Thank you to everyone who entered. And congratulations to our winner, Thomas C., of Indianapolis, Indiana! Santa Claus, Indiana, is …

In a year that saw a sharp decrease in travel due to a global health crisis, the Spencer County Visitors Bureau was able to increase …

Last year, live entertainment took a hard hit. Thanks to the pandemic and the restrictions and regulations that came with it, many venues were forced …

Did you watch Surprising Santa Claus on HGTV?  We did, and we give it two festive thumbs up! Though the Visitors Bureau often had front-row seats to the …

For the first time ever, America’s Christmas Hometown will light up the sky with Christmas fireworks during the holiday season. The festive fireworks will be …

The special Santa Claus holiday postmark is now available at the Santa Claus Post Office. This famous small-town post office is the only one in …

Santa Claus is usually the one who shares surprises at Christmastime. But this year, HGTV is surprising the town of Santa Claus—and two lucky families—with …

The Santa Claus, Indiana, Post Office has selected the 2020 special picture postmark for the upcoming holiday season. On Tuesday, December 1, the post office …