French Lick ResortSpecial Events

Life is always special at French Lick Resort with entertaining options available throughout the year. Take advantage of our special offerings and events, and make your resort stay even more memorable.

Holidays & Breaks

Whichever holiday is around the corner, there's always a reason to celebrate at French Lick Resort. From Christmas to the Fourth of July, and even Spring Break or Fall Break, we'll make it special. Plan a getaway with us and make some holiday memories.

Labor Day Weekend Friday, August 29 - Monday, September 1

Wind down summer in style with a long weekend. We’re celebrating the Labor Day holiday with cookouts and pool parties, kids' activities, fun contests, yard games and more.

All outdoor activities are weather permitting.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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West Baden Springs Hotel Tree Lighting Saturday, November 15

It’s the true sign the holidays have officially arrived: the annual tree lighting at West Baden Springs Hotel. The ambiance of the hotel’s spectacular atrium and 45-foot-tall tree usher in the holiday season in grand fashion. Enjoy holiday music and Christmas carols and catch a special holiday light show after the tree officially lights up.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and event without notice.

French Lick Springs Hotel Tree Lighting Saturday, November 22

Our annual tree lighting ceremony at French Lick Springs Hotel truly captures the essence of the holidays. The festivities include the lighting of our grand tree, a fireworks display and live music capturing the holiday spirit. Santa Claus is also comin’ to town, so be sure to share your Christmas wishes with St. Nick.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and event without notice.

50 Days of Lights November 15 - January 6

French Lick Resort is where the sights, sounds and spirit of the holiday season come to life. Our 50 Days of Lights begin with two grand tree lighting ceremonies, and the holiday hoopla goes all through December with special holiday events and children’s activities. Our halls will be decked with dazzling decorations and a half-million holiday lights brightening the resort.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27

This Thanksgiving, leave the cooking to us and enjoy family time at an unforgettable holiday destination. Both of our historic hotels are cooking up impressive Thanksgiving buffets to satisfy every taste.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and event without notice.

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New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31

5pm • West Baden Springs Hotel

There’s no more luxurious setting to ring in 2026. Spend New Year’s Eve under the dome with live entertainment and dancing, late-night snacks and dessert, photo booth, party favors and a welcome gift at check-in. Raise a glass with a Champagne toast at midnight, and when the festivities wind down, settle in with overnight accommodations at West Baden Springs Hotel. Make your getaway extra special by adding a $200 dining credit, valid at any restaurant resort-wide. Cocktail attire required.

West Baden Package

7pm • French Lick Springs Hotel

French Lick Springs Hotel has the ultimate celebration planned for New Year’s Eve. The evening kicks off with a buffet dinner in the Hoosier Ballroom, and our themed party rolls on in the Exhibition Hall with live musical entertainment, party favors, photo booths and a midnight Champagne toast to usher in 2026. The package also includes two drink tickets per person and cozy accommodations at French Lick Springs Hotel. Cocktail attire recommended.

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Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and event without notice.

Events

Booking ahead is recommended for resort events as capacity may be limited. Please call (888) 936-9360 for event updates.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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Up, Up, and Away Hot Air Balloon Rides Saturdays, July 12 & August 16

6:30pm - 9:30pm
French Lick Casino • Front Lawn
$25 adults • $12 children age 4-12
Free for children 3 and younger

Take flight and experience the thrill of a tethered hot air balloon ride. See the resort from a whole new bird's-eye perspective and enjoy unforgettable panoramic views with family and friends. Weather permitting. Purchase tickets at the Activities Center, located in front of French Lick Springs Hotel.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Pool Party Select Dates

Saturdays • June - August
August 30 & 31
1pm - 4pm
French Lick Springs Hotel • Outdoor Pool

August 30 & 31
Noon - 4pm
West Baden Springs Hotel • Outdoor Pool

The pool is where the party's at this summer! Join us for games, contests, music and more.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Hoosier Masters Artists Paint Out – Presented by Brown County Art Gallery Friday, August 8 & Saturday, August 9

West Baden Springs Hotel • Garden & Veranda

Local artists will be painting in the West Baden Springs Hotel garden and on the hotel veranda. The paintings will be displayed and available for purchase Saturday in the West Baden Springs Hotel lobby.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Murder Mystery Weekend Friday, AUGUST 15 - Sunday, August 17

West Baden Springs Hotel

This is a weekend to die for! Put on your detective hat for a chilling opportunity to sort through all the red herrings and diabolical clues of a juicy mystery. Settle in for an interactive murder mystery event spread over three days. But don't get too comfortable in your posh surroundings at West Baden Springs Hotel — time is ticking to crack this case and discover whodunit.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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Vintage Week Wednesday, September 10 - Monday, September 15

West Baden Springs Hotel

Connect with the past as West Baden Springs Hotel hosts a week of throwback experiences. The centerpiece is the Vintage Base Ball exhibitions Saturday and Sunday afternoons, featuring teams playing the sport with the look, lingo and rules from the 1800s. With special tours, events and live music throughout the week, the entire hotel will be alive with the vintage vibe.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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Vintage Base Ball Saturday, September 13 & Sunday, September 14

West Baden Springs Hotel • Sprudel Field at East Park
Complimentary

Vintage Base Ball portrays America’s pastime from its earliest roots. Throwback teams will compete in an exhibition doubleheader from the era when “base ball” was two words and the sport was first gaining popularity in the mid-1800s. Pitching was underhanded, fielders didn’t use gloves, and games were played in open fields without fences. Players will recreate the look and lingo from the era, complete with vintage reproduction uniforms. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for comfortable seating.

Management reserves the right to modify or cancel all promotion and events without notice.

Stables Behind the Scenes Thursdays

8:15am
The Stables at French Lick Resort • $30 per person
Reservations required: (812) 936-5546

Rise, shine, and go behind the scenes as the stars of our stables begin their day. Watch the morning routine of the horses as they come in from the pasture to be fed, brushed and saddled up for their “work day.” You’ll also have the chance to meet some of our 27 horses and have questions answered by our stables staff. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

S'mores Fridays and Saturdays

6pm - 7:30pm
Activities Center

How 'bout a sweet treat to end the day? Stop by and make s'mores around the fire pit, roasted to perfection just the way you like it.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Historic Clay Tile Painting Daily

1pm - 3pm
West Baden Springs Hotel • The West Baden Mercantile Company
$25

Apply your own creative touch to a piece of West Baden history. Clay tiles were used to construct the hotel roof when it was completed in 1902, and today, you can paint an everlasting memory to take home. Each tile is imprinted with a stamp commemorating West Baden Springs Hotel. Purchase tiles at the West Baden Mercantile Company and find the painting station set up nearby in the atrium.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Culinary Events

Enjoying food and drinks with friends and family is one of life’s simple pleasures that creates a special type of camaraderie. Sip and savor those memories at French Lick Resort. Here you’ll find a palette of food and drink events to please any palate from interactive wine and cocktail events to elegant events under the West Baden Springs Hotel dome. Whatever your taste, an experience awaits.

Wine Pairings Dinner Friday, July 11

7pm
West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium
$150 per person • Reservations required: (844) 530-2707

Experience an evening of fine wines and exceptional cuisine at West Baden Springs Hotel. Enjoy a five-course menu paired with domestic and international wine varietals along with a special wine presentation. Our atrium makes the ultimate wine tasting room.

Applicable sales tax and service charges apply.
Must be at least 21 or older with a valid ID to participate.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Chuckwagon Cookout Select Dates

July 17, 19, 24, 25, 26 & 31
August 1, 2, 9, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 & 31
Hayrides at 5pm & 6pm
The Stables at French Lick Resort
$52 adults • $20 children 12 and younger
Reservations required: (844) 530-2707

This is country living at its best. Hop aboard a hayride from West Baden Springs Hotel to the Stables Pavilion and be treated to a hearty meal including skewers hot off the grill, plus many more homemade favorites. Enjoy the sights of grazing horses and southern Indiana’s picturesque rolling hills, the sounds of live musical entertainment, and challenge your crew to a few lawn games as well.

Sales tax and gratuity apply.
No-shows and cancellations of less than 48 hours will be charged.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Bourbon Tasting Train Package July 19 | September 20

5pm
French Lick Scenic Railway
Call to reserve: (877) 496-6117

Ride in style aboard French Lick Scenic Railway's Bourbon Tasting Train and enjoy a unique weekend stay at French Lick Springs Hotel or West Baden Springs Hotel. Sit back and sip some American favorites and Kentucky originals while relaxing to the rhythm of the rail during this 21-and-over excursion. Each bourbon is paired with a tasting-sized dish highlighting the complexity of flavors of each bourbon.

Must be at least 21 or older with a valid ID to participate.
Package is non-refundable. All cancellations will be charged full amount of package (tickets plus room) regardless of cancellation date.
Packages are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for the Bourbon Tasting Train Package must be arranged with our Reservations Specialists by calling (844) 241-6361 prior to your resort visit. Rates based on double occupancy/availability. Price does not include applicable taxes. Must book 48 hours in advance and cannot be included with other special offers or discounts. Credit card is required at time of booking.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Wine & Canvas Select Saturdays

August 16
September 6
3pm registration • 3:30pm - 6:30pm painting
West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium
$80 per person • Reservations required: (844) 530-2707

Enjoy step-by-step instruction for painting your canvas while you relax, sip and paint along with an experienced and enthusiastic artist. You will leave with a one-of-a-kind creation and newfound talent.

Price is per person, not including tax and gratuity.
Must be at least 21 or older with a valid ID to participate.
Booking ahead is recommended for this event as capacity may be limited. This event may be canceled if minimum participation is not met.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Chocolate Tasting Train Package Saturday, September 6

5pm
French Lick Scenic Railway
Call to reserve: (877) 496-6117

Immerse yourself in the flavorful world of chocolate on French Lick Scenic Railway's Chocolate Tasting Train. This 21-and-over excursion takes you on a scenic ride while you savor a variety of chocolate confections paired with chocolate cocktails. After your sweet and spirited ride, settle in for a relaxing night at French Lick Springs Hotel or West Baden Springs Hotel.

Must be at least 21 or older with a valid ID to participate.
Package is non-refundable. All cancellations will be charged full amount of package (tickets plus room) regardless of cancellation date.
Packages are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for the Chocolate Tasting Train Package must be arranged with our Reservations Specialists by calling (844) 241-6361 prior to your resort visit. Rates based on double occupancy/availability. Price does not include applicable taxes. Must book 48 hours in advance and cannot be included with other special offers or discounts. Credit card is required at time of booking.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Sunset Dinner Sundays

7pm
The Mansion at Pete Dye
$150 per person • Reservations required 24 hours in advance: (866) 321-5884

A sumptuous meal and a spectacular setting. Sunset Dinner is a culinary experience like no other. Enjoy a four-course meal highlighted by a surf and turf duet plate, and enjoy the views at the historic Mansion at Pete Dye featuring 40-mile panoramic views of the Hoosier countryside.

Applicable sales tax and service charges apply.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.
Dress code: resort casual; no jeans or t-shirts

Afternoon Tea & Tour Wednesdays

12:30pm tour/2pm tea & 1:30pm tour/3pm tea
West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium
$68 adults • $35 children 12 and younger
Reservations required: (844) 530-2707

Embark on a 70-minute historical tour of West Baden Springs Hotel. You’ll be fascinated with the rich and entertaining legends and stories that are a part of the history of this elegant turn-of-the-century hotel. Then refresh yourself with a proper afternoon tea in the atrium featuring finger sandwiches, petit fours and scones served with a tasteful selection of gourmet teas.

No event on December 25
Price is per person. Applicable sales tax and service charges apply.
Booking ahead is recommended for this event as capacity may be limited. This event may be canceled if minimum participation is not met.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Bourbon & Bites Friday, September 12

7pm
West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium
$95 • Reservations required: (844) 530-2707

Bourbon & Bites is an experience that goes down smooth. Sample select bourbons, paired with a five-course tasting menu, in the elegant backdrop of West Baden Springs Hotel.

Price is per person, not including tax and gratuity.
Must be at least 21 or older with a valid ID to participate.
Booking ahead is recommended for this event as capacity may be limited.
Managment reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotion and events without notice.

Pour a Glass, Paint a Craft Saturday, September 13

3pm registration • 3:30pm - 6:30pm painting
West Baden Springs Hotel • Caddy Sinclair Room
$90 per person • Reservations required: (844) 530-2707

Unwind with a few glasses of wine and explore your artistic side. Relax and sip while you work alongside an experienced artist to paint your own wooden door hanger. You’ll leave with a unique creation to hang and display once you get home.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Buffalo Trace Prohibition Bourbon Reception Package Saturday, October 18

8pm - 10pm
The Mansion at Pete Dye Course
Call to reserve: (877) 496-6117

Bourbon enthusiasts, get a taste of exclusive and historic spirits at the only event of its kind in the Midwest. This unique throwback reception features the first release of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Prohibition Collection: a collection of five whiskeys licensed to be bottled as medicinal spirits during the Prohibition era at Kentucky’s George T. Stagg Distillery. Today known as Buffalo Trace, this is the longest continuously operating distillery in America.

Feel free to dress in the spirit of the Roaring Twenties and snap a few photos at the classic car display outside our 1920s-era mansion at The Pete Dye Course. You’ll also enjoy an array of hors d’oeuvres, a presentation of the bourbons and live instrumental music. Once the reception concludes, a resort shuttle will give you a lift to West Baden Springs Hotel for your overnight accommodations.

Must be at least 21 or older with a valid ID to participate.
This is an exclusive event and strictly limited to a total of 20 guests.
Maximum of 10 packages.
Cancellations must be received by September 18, 2025.
Total package price plus tax will be charged September 19, 2025, and is non-refundable at that time.
Reservations received AFTER September 18 will be charged the full, non refundable payment at the time of booking.
Package is non-refundable. All cancellations will be charged full amount of package (tickets plus room) regardless of cancellation date.
Packages are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for the Buffalo Trace Prohibition Reception Package must be arranged with our Reservations Representatives by calling (877) 545-4722 prior to your resort visit. Rates based on double occupancy/availability. Price does not include applicable taxes. Must book 48 hours in advance and cannot be included with other special offers or discounts. Credit card is required at time of booking.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Afternoon Tea Saturdays

2pm & 3pm seatings
West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium
$50 adults • $25 children 12 and younger
Reservations required: (844) 530-2707

Pinkies up for a truly elegant experience. Enjoy a proper afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones and other sweet and savory treats, and choose from a selection of gourmet teas. With the soothing sounds of live harp music accompanying tea, you’ll feel like royalty while savoring the ambiance of West Baden Springs Hotel.

No event April 19 or May 10
Price is per person. Applicable sales tax and service charges apply.
Booking ahead is recommended for this event as capacity may be limited.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Concerts

Concerts at French Lick Resort are your chance to experience some of the best artists in the business in an intimate setting. From up-and-coming artists to Grammy-winning acts, a great night of entertainment is closer than you think.

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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Friday, July 25 • 8pm

With special guest Brit Taylor • 7pm
Event Center • Exhibition Hall
Doors open at 6pm

For nearly six decades, the three-time Grammy Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has entertained audiences with their top-shelf musicianship and timeless hits. Now, the band that has carried a torch for American country and roots music is saying so long to the highways and byways they’ve crossed countless times throughout their career. All the Good Times: The Farewell Tour is one last chance to experience the Dirt Band’s mix of reimagined classics and compelling newer works, including their first major hit “Mr. Bojangles” and chart-toppers “Long Hard Road (The Sharecropper’s Dream),” “Modern Day Romance,” and “Fishin’ in the Dark.” Blood harmony, thrilling instrumental flights, undeniable stage chemistry — they’ve been constant in every Dirt Band show since the 1960s and one of the reasons why a Dirt Band show is unlike any other.

Ticketmaster is the exclusive ticket provider for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert. Tickets obtained from unauthorized sources may be invalid or counterfeit and if so are void. Please be aware of unsanctioned third parties claiming to sell official concert tickets.

Please arrive early so you can quickly pass through security.
All bags/backpacks/purses will be inspected and security wands will be utilized before entering the show.
Prohibited items include: weapons, professional cameras, audio or video recording devices, and glass bottles.
Sealed alcoholic beverages will be confiscated. However, plastic cups will be available for transfer of open bottles.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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Kip Moore Saturday, August 23 • 8pm

With special guest Caylee Hammack • 7pm
Event Center • Exhibition Hall
Doors open at 6pm

Hailed as “an uncompromising, genre-defying artist firing on all cylinders” by Vice and “one of country’s more thoughtful artists” by Billboard, Kip Moore has blazed a trail that has included five critically acclaimed albums and more than a dozen chart-topping singles. Among those are multi-platinum hits “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck,” “Hey Pretty Girl,” “Beer Money,” and “More Girls Like You.” With over 1 billion streams and 2.5 million monthly listeners, he’s performed sold-out headline shows in stadiums around the world including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, U.K. and the U.S., leading to a nomination for CMA’s International Artist Achievement Award. He just wrapped up a touring stint with Billy Currington, and his most recent album Damn Love was praised by Holler Magazine as “the best album of Kip Moore’s career” while earning further acclaim from Billboard, Music Row and American Songwriter.

Ticketmaster is the exclusive ticket provider for the Kip Moore concert. Tickets obtained from unauthorized sources may be invalid or counterfeit and if so are void. Please be aware of unsanctioned third parties claiming to sell official concert tickets.

Please arrive early so you can quickly pass through security.
All bags/backpacks/purses will be inspected and security wands will be utilized before entering the show.
Prohibited items include: weapons, professional cameras, audio or video recording devices, and glass bottles.
Sealed alcoholic beverages will be confiscated. However, plastic cups will be available for transfer of open bottles.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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Shaggy Friday, October 10 • 8pm

With special guest Sophie Grey. • 7pm
Event Center • Exhibition Hall
Doors open at 6pm

Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Shaggy got his start as an MC in New York City’s dancehall scene after moving to the USA in his teens. Not long after, he inked his first record deal, scored a global crossover smash with “Oh Carolina” and was well on his way to becoming the only diamond-selling dancehall artist in music history. Shaggy has sold more than 40 million album units to date, landed eight singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and captured two Grammy Awards for Best Reggae Album with Boombastic in 1996 and 44/876 in 2019. He followed in 2020 with Hot Shot, commemorating the 20th anniversary of his diamond-selling album which included re-recorded, modernized versions of his biggest hits and beloved fan favorites including chart-topping sensations “Angel” and “It Wasn’t Me.”

Ticketmaster is the exclusive ticket provider for the Shaggy concert. Tickets obtained from unauthorized sources may be invalid or counterfeit and if so are void. Please be aware of unsanctioned third parties claiming to sell official concert tickets.

Please arrive early so you can quickly pass through security.
All bags/backpacks/purses will be inspected and security wands will be utilized before entering the show.
Prohibited items include: weapons, professional cameras, audio or video recording devices, and glass bottles.
Sealed alcoholic beverages will be confiscated. However, plastic cups will be available for transfer of open bottles.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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Live Music

Enjoy musical entertainment all throughout French Lick Resort. Experience the ambiance of West Baden Springs Hotel with live music in the atrium or the cool vibes of the DJ at the French Lick Springs Hotel pool, and be sure to catch special seasonal performances.

Jazz Under the Dome Weekend Friday, August 8 - Sunday August 10

West Baden Springs Hotel

Swing and sway to the distinctive sounds of Jazz Under the Dome. From check-in on Friday to check-out on Sunday, the best regional musicians will treat you to hours of live jazz all throughout West Baden Springs Hotel. The weekend-long event is open to all guests.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Live Music on the Veranda Sunday - Thursday

4pm - 7pm
French Lick Springs Hotel

This is the soundtrack to relaxation. Settle into the afternoon and evening with mellow tunes and smooth beats from regional musicians. Find a rocker in the shade and enjoy the vibes.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Pluto Tappers Fridays & Saturdays

6pm - 9pm
French Lick Springs Hotel • Veranda

The Pluto Tappers feature a mix of ragtime, gospel and military tunes with some bluesy inflection mixed in. Grab a drink from the lobby bar and head out to enjoy the catchy beat of old favorites and surprising improvisations by the Pluto Tappers throughout the summer and early fall.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Late Night Jazz Club Fridays & Saturdays

9pm – Midnight
West Baden Springs Hotel • Library

Jazz connoisseurs and music lovers alike will savor the smooth, sultry sounds of the Late Night Jazz Club. Swing and sway to well-known jazz standards along with big band, bebop and blues every weekend. Give us some time and we’ll put you in a jazz state of mind!

No event on 10/25, 10/31, 11/1.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

Live Music in the Atrium Daily

5pm - 9pm
West Baden Springs Hotel

It’s the music you love through the ages, performed by acts ranging from jazz trios to our piano soloist. Each night brings a special treat with musical acts covering nearly 100 years of classics from big band standards to the mellow hits of the '90s with some soul, hip hop and R&B rolled in. Relax with an appetizer or cocktail in the atrium while these tunes provide the perfect way to wind down your day.

No event on 10/25, 10/31, 11/1.
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify all promotions and events without notice.

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