Strolling In Huntingburg

06/18/2026

06/13/2026

Capture Crop Create Scrapbooking Studio

06/13/2026

Gehlhausen's Flowers & Gifts

06/11/2026

There’s been a weird shift happening in small towns over the years.

People constantly talk about missing the “good old days.” Downtowns being busy. Knowing your neighbors. Local businesses thriving. Kids growing up working summer jobs at hometown businesses. Communities feeling connected.

But honestly… those things didn’t happen by accident and they weren’t created by nostalgia alone.

They happened because people participated in their communities.

Small towns usually don’t decline because of one massive event. It happens slowly over time in little decisions. Convenience starts outweighing connection. People stop realizing there’s an actual family, dream, stress, payroll, and sacrifice behind every small business storefront.

What makes Huntingburg special isn’t that we’re trying to be a big city.
It’s that we still have something a lot of places are losing.

Connection.

You can still walk into businesses here and people know your name. You can still run into people you know downtown. You can still directly impact whether local organizations, restaurants, shops, and businesses succeed simply by choosing to show up.

That’s powerful when you really think about it.

Because at the end of the day, communities don’t stay strong because of buildings, logos, or slogans. They stay strong because people continue making the choice to invest time, support, and belief into where they live.

And that’s something worth holding onto.

06/10/2026

TRIVIA ANSWER TIME!

Yesterday we asked about Huntingburg’s former teen gathering spot before the Teen Outback… and many of you knew it! 👏

The building in the photo was the old Huntingburg City Hall building, and from 1945–1973 it was home to a teen canteen known as “Hunters Hut.” 🎶

Today, the historic building still serves the community in a different way. It now houses overflow offices for the City of Huntingburg, while the upstairs and back portion of the main floor can be rented for small corporate events, meetings, and family gatherings.

It’s always amazing seeing historic buildings continue to evolve while still preserving the stories and memories tied to them ❤️

06/09/2026

BEFORE there was the Teen Outback Huntingburg had another teen gathering spot many years ago…

Can you guess:
📍 WHAT building it used to be housed in
AND
🎶 WHAT it used to be called?

👀 Picture below is your hint… bonus points if you can guess the building before reading the comments 😎

We’re going WAY back on this one — hometown bragging rights are officially on the line! ⬇️

06/07/2026

Every time you choose local, you choose Huntingburg. ❤️

Did you know that roughly 67¢ of every $1 spent at a small business stays in the local community through wages, local taxes, community sponsorships, and other local spending?

That means just spending $20 locally can keep around $13–14 circulating right here in our hometown.

That money helps:
• support local jobs
• sponsor school and community events
• improve our downtowns
• keep small businesses alive
• strengthen the community we all call home

When you shop local, you’re not just buying a product.
You’re investing in your neighbors, your friends, and the future of Huntingburg.

Thank you for continuing to support the businesses that make Huntingburg Merchants Association and our community such a special place to live, work, and shop. ❤️

06/06/2026

There’s just something special about hometowns like ours. ❤️

The kind of place where people still wave at each other downtown, where small businesses know their customers by name, and where a walk down Fourth Street carries generations of memories.

Huntingburg may look quiet from the outside, but the people here are what make it come alive. The shop owners opening their doors every morning, the families supporting local events, the neighbors helping neighbors, and the pride this community carries every single day.

This little hometown of ours has heart — and we’re lucky to call it home. ☀️

06/05/2026

🚗🇺🇸 Join Us for the Kiwanis Car Show! 🇺🇸🚗

Make plans to spend your Saturday in Historic Downtown Huntingburg on June 6, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for the annual Kiwanis Car Show!

Stroll Fourth Street and admire an incredible collection of vintage, classic, and specialty vehicles while celebrating 250 Years of America with our community. 🇺🇸

Bring the whole family! This year's event features lots of fun kids' activities, making it a great day for all ages.
While you're downtown, be sure to:
🍽️ Dine at our local restaurants
🛍️ Shop our unique local businesses
🚗 Check out the amazing cars and trucks on display
🇺🇸 Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the Huntingburg - Kiwanis Club

Come spend the day with us and experience everything Huntingburg has to offer.
We can't wait to see you downtown!