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Local Events
Happenings around Brown County, filtered from the DO812 calendar by local ZIP codes and cities.
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Happenings around Brown County, filtered from the DO812 calendar by local ZIP codes and cities.
Local matches first, with nearby 812 events added so the list stays full. Always verify details on the event page.
Oct 17, 2026 at 10:00pm • Bedford Public Library
Robert Pennington is a graduate from Prager U and noted constitutional law researcher. He will hold a 1hr presentation on the current state of the Flock Camera System in Lawrence County. An overview of all local locat…
Oct 16, 2026 at 5:00pm • Bedford First Assembly, 2601 27th Street, Bedford
Opening reception for the annual quilt show featuring traditional and contemporary works by local quilters. View exhibits, meet makers, and enjoy light refreshments. Free admission during opening hours.
Oct 15, 2026 at 12:00pm • Evansville
Best hot rod, kustoms and rockabilly festival in the Midwest. If you love hot rods, kustom cars, trucks, motorcycles, vintage campers, pin up girls, rockabilly bands, swap meets, tattoos, lowbrow art, vendors of cool …
Oct 10, 2026 at 1:00pm • Bedford Public Library, 1323 K Street, Bedford, IN
Family program featuring seasonal stories followed by a simple nature- or limestone-themed craft. Designed for children ages 4–10 with accompanying adults; materials provided. Free; no registration required.
Oct 3, 2026 at 9:00am • Hobson Ford, 10050 State Road 37, Bedford, IN 47421 (or Lawrence County Fairgrounds, 11265 US Highway 50 West
Annual benefit show featuring automobiles, trucks, tractors, and garden equipment. Entry fee supports local cancer patient services; awards, food vendors, and family activities included. Open to the public.
Sep 25, 2026 at 5:00pm • Meet at Lawrence County Museum of History, 929 15th Street, Bedford
Guided architectural and historical tour highlighting Bedford’s limestone buildings, courthouse square, and industry heritage. Registration recommended through Lawrence County Tourism; free of charge.
Sep 25, 2026 at 5:00pm • Meet at Monroe County Courthouse Square
Guided architectural and historical tour of the Courthouse Square Historic District, highlighting limestone buildings and local heritage. Free; registration recommended through Bloomington Parks or tourism channels.
Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00am • Boone County Fairgrounds, Lebanon
Join us for great entertainment, vendors, classic cars and bicycles, and all that goes with a fun-filled, family friendly "Back to the Fifties Festival". The 244 custom cars attending were beautiful and the music was …
Sep 19, 2026 at 10:00am • Downtown Mitchell square and Mitchell Community Public Library grounds, 804 West Main Street, Mitchell
Local artisans display handmade crafts, baked goods, and persimmon-themed items in advance of the full Persimmon Festival. Free admission; family-friendly activities and light refreshments available.
Sep 19, 2026 at 10:00am • Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN
Local artisans and makers display handmade crafts, baked goods, and seasonal items. Family-friendly activities and food vendors available. Free admission.
Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00am • Spring Mill State Park, 3333 State Road 60 East, Mitchell, IN
Guided moderate 2-mile hike focusing on seasonal flora, forest ecology, and limestone formations. Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Free with park admission.
Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00am • Lower Cascades Park, 2851 N. Old State Road 37, Bloomington, IN 47404 (meet near the waterfall boardwalk)
Guided moderate hike along trails featuring seasonal foliage, creek views, and historic limestone features. Suitable for most fitness levels; sturdy shoes and water recommended. Free.
Sep 12, 2026 at 12:00pm • Old National Events Plaza, Evansville, IN 47708
Pop-culture and media convention with comics, games, cosplay, celebrity guests, vendors, and related programming. Evansville’s largest event of this type.
Sep 5, 2026 at 6:00pm • StoneGate Arts & Education Center, 931 15th Street, Bedford, IN
Monthly gathering of the Lawrence County Rock Club featuring discussion of local geology, limestone specimens, and upcoming field trips. Open to the public; visitors are welcome to bring specimens for identification.
Sep 5, 2026 at 6:00pm • Monroe County Public Library – Downtown, 303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington
Monthly gathering focused on local geology, Indiana limestone, and specimen identification. Open to the public; participants may bring samples for discussion. Free admission.
Aug 29, 2026 at 5:00pm • Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN
Outdoor soul and R&B concert on the main stage / lawn as part of the Granfalloon series. All ages; lawn seating.
Aug 28, 2026 at 4:00pm • Loogootee Pavillion
Selection of local and regional food trucks offering dinner options, treats, and beverages. Casual outdoor community evening with space for seating. Free admission.
Aug 28, 2026 at 7:00pm • Crossroads Park, 101 E. Tipton Street in Seymour
Seymour residents and visitors from across Jackson County have a free evening of outdoor worship music and fellowship coming up later this month. The Power of Praise Worship Night is set for Friday, August 28, 2026, a…
Aug 28, 2026 at 12:00am • West Boggs Lake Loogootee, Martin County
Imagine a sky alive with colorful hot air balloons drifting gracefully over a serene lakeside setting, their vibrant shapes glowing against the sunset—welcome to the Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest, a family-friendly cel…
Aug 28, 2026 at 8:00pm • Holiday World, Santa Clause Indiana
This party band from Evansville brings the energy during Friday Night Live! Find them at the Cranberry Jam stage by Plymouth Rock Café in the Thanksgiving Section. Performing August 28, September 18, and October 2, 2026.
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