Tourism Partners

Tourism Enhancement Grant 

2025

If you received a Tourism Enhancement Grant in 2025, please submit a status/completion report by the end of March 2026. 

2026

The Spencer County Visitors Bureau allocated $25,000 to help enhance tourism in Spencer County during 2026/2027. 

The tourism enhancement grant was established in March of 2022 to increase the economic impact of tourism throughout the county. The grant is designed to assist organizations, businesses, events, and tourism-related entities with special projects, events, activities, marketing, and other initiatives that will encourage visitation and tourism in Spencer County.

• 2026 Tourism Enhancement Grant Information & Requirements 
• 2026 Tourism Enhancement Grant Application (applications accepted beginning March 18, 2026)

2026 Tourism Enhancement Grant Press Releases

• $25,000 Tourism Enhancement Grant in Spencer County
• Spencer County Visitors Bureau Awards $4,800 to Boost Local Tourism Initiatives
• Spencer County Visitors Bureau Invests in New Tourism Projects

Monthly Hours of Operation

Click here to see the current monthly hours of operation flyers for attractions and for restaurants to see what is open and when. The flyers also include addresses and phone numbers.

2026/2027 SCVB Deadlines

• Information for 2026 Spencer County Destination Map due March 31, 2026
• Fall events for printed resources due June 12, 2026
• Christmas events for printed event guide due July 17, 2026
• Updates for 2027 brochure/Visitor Guide due November 6, 2026

Spencer County Visitors Bureau Annual Report 

• 2025 Annual Report 

Tourism Businesses in Spencer County

There are many resources the Visitors Bureau provides and many ways the Visitors Bureau promotes tourism businesses as well as Spencer County as a destination. We'd love to sit down and chat with you to brainstorm ideas and help businesses better understand ways the Visitors Bureau can help your business and promotes this incredible destination.

ATTENTION New Businesses!

Please fill out the New Tourism Business online form, which will provide the Visitors Bureau with the information needed to promote your business.

Photos of your business can be uploaded here. Please note: horizontal/wide photos measuring at least 2500px x 1500 px are required for listings on our website.