Back in the 1950s and ’60s, more than 4,000 drive-ins operated across the country, but many have disappeared. Now, there are fewer than 400, but the Holiday Drive-In in Reo — the Spencer County throwback with its five screens — marches on.  E
Amiah Moorman of Owensboro, 11, waited by her family’s car as the main screen’s viewing area filled with cars for the opening night of “Finding Dory” on June 17.
Elaine Jones of Rockport greeted customers at the front gate of Holiday Drive-In on June 17 in Reo. Jones said she likes working at the gate because she gets to see new customers’ excitement as they enter for the first time. She said many people ar
Jessica Schaeffer, second from left, sat with Luke Durcholz, both 18 and of Huntingburg, as they played cards with friends, Isaac Hurt of Gentryville, 18, left, David Romans of Rockport, 20, second from right, and Lindsey Schaeffer of Huntingburg,
Children dart around the grass under Holiday Drive-In’s main screen as they wait for Finding Dory to begin on June 17. Jules Hubbard held her phone up to take a selfie with friends Trinity Mayes, left, and Bri Kellams, all 14 and of Evansville. It w
Two concessions stands are placed between the five screens at the drive-in. There are plans in the next few years to add a sixth screen and another concession building to the property. Mia Warner of Evansville, 6, savored a bag of buttery popcorn b
David Wargel of Evansville waited for a friend outside one of the concession stands June 17.
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Rylie Williams of Evansville, 11, left, and her cousin Paul Trentacoste of Newburgh, 12, both of Evansville, watched “Finding Dory” with their family June 17. Rylie’s mother, Jamey, said she loves bringing the kids out to the drive-in in the summer
Reezen Cherry of Calhoun, 5, watched “Zootopia” from the top on his family’s truck June 17.
Back in the 1950s and ’60s, more than 4,000 drive-ins operated across the country, but many have disappeared. Now, there are fewer than 400, but the Holiday Drive-In in Reo — the Spencer County throwback with its five screens — marches on.  E
Back in the 1950s and ’60s, more than 4,000 drive-ins operated across the country, but many have disappeared. Now, there are fewer than 400, but the Holiday Drive-In in Reo — the Spencer County throwback with its five screens — marches on. Eric and Sally Reinhart of Caneyville, Ky., watched “Suicide Squad” with Sally’s children — Bryson, 14, Hannah, 10, and Camron Conner, 13 — at the Holiday Drive-In in Reo on Aug. 12. The family arrived early to get a front-row seat. Two movies play on each of the five screen throughout the night so patrons can switch screens after the first movie or stay put for the next show. Viewers listen to the audio on portable radios and car radios.  
Amiah Moorman of Owensboro, 11, waited by her family’s car as the main screen’s viewing area filled with cars for the opening night of “Finding Dory” on June 17.
Amiah Moorman of Owensboro, 11, waited by her family’s car as the main screen’s viewing area filled with cars for the opening night of “Finding Dory” on June 17.
Elaine Jones of Rockport greeted customers at the front gate of Holiday Drive-In on June 17 in Reo. Jones said she likes working at the gate because she gets to see new customers’ excitement as they enter for the first time. She said many people ar
Elaine Jones of Rockport greeted customers at the front gate of Holiday Drive-In on June 17 in Reo. Jones said she likes working at the gate because she gets to see new customers’ excitement as they enter for the first time. She said many people are excited to see there is still a drive-in in the area.
Jessica Schaeffer, second from left, sat with Luke Durcholz, both 18 and of Huntingburg, as they played cards with friends, Isaac Hurt of Gentryville, 18, left, David Romans of Rockport, 20, second from right, and Lindsey Schaeffer of Huntingburg,
Jessica Schaeffer, second from left, sat with Luke Durcholz, both 18 and of Huntingburg, as they played cards with friends, Isaac Hurt of Gentryville, 18, left, David Romans of Rockport, 20, second from right, and Lindsey Schaeffer of Huntingburg, 20, on June 17.
Children dart around the grass under Holiday Drive-In’s main screen as they wait for Finding Dory to begin on June 17. Jules Hubbard held her phone up to take a selfie with friends Trinity Mayes, left, and Bri Kellams, all 14 and of Evansville. It w
Children dart around the grass under Holiday Drive-In’s main screen as they wait for Finding Dory to begin on June 17. Jules Hubbard held her phone up to take a selfie with friends Trinity Mayes, left, and Bri Kellams, all 14 and of Evansville. It was the first time visiting the drive-in for Bri, but Jules and Trinity had come in summers past. “It reminds me of how it use to be,” said Jules. “Like Grease and old movies.”
Two concessions stands are placed between the five screens at the drive-in. There are plans in the next few years to add a sixth screen and another concession building to the property. Mia Warner of Evansville, 6, savored a bag of buttery popcorn b
Two concessions stands are placed between the five screens at the drive-in. There are plans in the next few years to add a sixth screen and another concession building to the property. Mia Warner of Evansville, 6, savored a bag of buttery popcorn before “Pete’s Dragon” began Aug. 12.
David Wargel of Evansville waited for a friend outside one of the concession stands June 17.
David Wargel of Evansville waited for a friend outside one of the concession stands June 17.
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Rylie Williams of Evansville, 11, left, and her cousin Paul Trentacoste of Newburgh, 12, both of Evansville, watched “Finding Dory” with their family June 17. Rylie’s mother, Jamey, said she loves bringing the kids out to the drive-in in the summer
Rylie Williams of Evansville, 11, left, and her cousin Paul Trentacoste of Newburgh, 12, both of Evansville, watched “Finding Dory” with their family June 17. Rylie’s mother, Jamey, said she loves bringing the kids out to the drive-in in the summer because of the weather. “It’s the best of both worlds, outside and a movie,” Jamey said. “For parents and kids.” The Holiday Drive-in opens in April and runs through October 1.
Reezen Cherry of Calhoun, 5, watched “Zootopia” from the top on his family’s truck June 17.
Reezen Cherry of Calhoun, 5, watched “Zootopia” from the top on his family’s truck June 17.
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