Vermillion's Favorite Summer Music Series
Thursdays On The Platz is seven (sometimes eight!) weeks of local live music. Every Thursday in July and August features a band downtown at the Ratingen Platz, a central plaza named after our sister city in Germany. The exception to the rule is the second Thursday in August, where the series heads to the Clay County Fair. Each week features a new brewery at the beer tent, and food vendors serve everything from buffalo chicken to Peruvian brats! Kids can enjoy bouncy houses, chalk, water tables, and lawn games. On especially hot days, we'll even open up a fire hydrant! Every week brings different activities and vendors, so follow the official Thursdays On The Platz Facebook Page to stay in the loop.
2025 Lineup
Thursdays On The Platz Artists
Get Involved
Have a band that's itching to play? Or a food truck with a rotating menu? Or maybe you're part of a community group looking for some exposure. Thursdays On The Platz wouldn't be what it is without bands and vendors. Reach out to our event specialist, Raina Bundy, at raina@vermillionchamber.com to get in touch about participating!
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Oktoberfest
Celebrate Vermillion's proud German heritage with Oktoberfest! Enjoy wiener schnitzel, hammerschlagen, stein holding competitions, polka music, and steins galore of excellent local beer.
Trick-Or-Treating
Grab the kiddos and head downtown for the biggest Halloween event of the year. Tons of businesses, nonprofits, and USD student organizations will be hanging out and giving away tricks and treats.
Parade of Lights
Usher in the holiday season with this Vermillion favorite. See Santa Claus as he officially lights the Vermillion Christmas Tree at the Ratingen Platz. A fun time for the whole family!