The Carriage House at the Howard Steamboat Museum

05/14/2026

Weather Reschedule Announcement

Victorian Chautauqua and Kids Festival

Rescheduled to Saturday the 18th of July 2026

Due to safety concerns regarding the current weather forecast, we have made the difficult decision to reschedule this Saturday’s Victorian Chautauqua and Kids Festival. The event will no longer take place as planned on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

We are now planning to host the event on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

The safety and comfort of our guests, vendors, volunteers, and staff remain our highest priority, and we do not want to risk hosting the event in potentially unsafe or uncomfortable conditions.
We are excited for the opportunity to bring this event back and want to ensure we do so in the safest and most enjoyable way possible for everyone attending.

While July temperatures may be warmer, the Carriage House is an air-conditioned space where guests will be able to take refreshing breaks between visiting vendors and enjoying the many activities we have planned. We truly believe this will create an even more enjoyable experience for all.

It is our sincere wish that everyone has a safe weekend, and we look forward to welcoming you to our campus on Saturday, July 18, for the rescheduled Victorian Chautauqua and Kids Festival.

05/14/2026

UPDATE!!!! NEW DATE!!!! DUE TO THE INCREASING NEGATIVE WEATHER FORECASTS FOR SATURDAY MAY 16TH, 2026. WE HAVE MADE THE INFORMED DECISION TO RESCHEDULE OUR CHAUTAUQUA AND KIDS FESTIVAL. THE SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT OF OUR VISITORS AND PARTICIPANTS IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO US HERE The Howard Steamboat Museum The Carriage House at the Howard Steamboat Museum AND WE ARE SEEING THE LARGE POSSIBILTITY OF THUNDERSTORMS AND WINDS AFFECTING OUR AREA. OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION WE HAVE DEEMED IT NECCESARY TO MOVE THE DATE. THE TENTATIVE NEW DATE BEING JULY 18TH 2026. ALL VENDORS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL AND ANY COLLECTED FEES WILL BE REFUNDED.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND CONTINUED SUPPORT OF US HERE AT The Howard Steamboat Museum. HOPE TO SEE YOU AROUND FOR OUR MANY OTHER EVENTS AND IN JULY.

05/06/2026

On WAVE 3 tomorrow promoting all the upcoming events for The Howard Steamboat MuseumThe Carriage House at the Howard Steamboat Museum WAVE

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05/03/2026

05/03/2026

Join our friends for the from 11am to 7pm today! Refreshing beverages from Pearl Street Taphouse , good food from Ramiro's Cantina and ice cream from Wink's Homemade Ice Cream

04/26/2026

04/22/2026

Fuel your body and your minds with a delicious southern style brunch and a historical talk!

04/21/2026

- Built in 1914 as the Idlewild, the Belle of Louisville is the last remaining ship from the great American steamboat era. This 112-year-old vessel goes head to head against the Belle of Cincinnati in the Great Steamboat Race on April 29th. The Jeffersonville riverfront is a great spot to watch this 63-year-old Derby tradition 🚢

04/18/2026

Another beautiful event here at The Carriage House at the Howard Steamboat Museum. What an incredible spread by Stumler's Catering , cookies by Sweet Stuff Bakery ! Congratulations to the mom and dad on their soon to arrive bundle of joy!

04/18/2026

Get your tickets soon before they run out and enjoy a great meal on a historic day!

Fuel your body and your minds with a delicious southern style brunch and a historical talk!