The Ohio River is is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River in the United States.  It is named in Iroquoian or  Shawnee: "Good River" Driving Route US 56 , there are many Historic Indiana River Townes including Vevay. 

 

The Swiss Wine Fest is a Local and Visitor Favorite. 

 

Vevay holds an annual celebration called the Swiss Wine Festival. It is usually held on the last weekend in August, as well as the preceding Thursday and Friday. The festival has many fun activities such as ferry rides on the Ohio River, amusement rides, pageants, car shows, live musical performances, cheerleading competitions, the famed grape stomps and both Beer and Wine Gardens.

 

Many people also set up booths for shopping. On Saturday night, most gather on the docks and close to the river to watch a fireworks show. People from all over the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio tristate area come to enjoy this festive celebration.