10th Annual National Maple Syrup Festival
March 2-3, Story Inn, 10:00-5:00 Maple sugar producers and hobbyists, maple syrup connoisseurs, and visitors. Syrup making demos from Native American, early French American days. Arts / crafts. Music by Silver Sparrow, Will Scott. Food vendors, beer, wine, spirits. Tickets $ 10 for adults( free for children under 12). Admission includes both days. 812-988-2273 www. storyinn. com
Mysterious Hills Hike Series
Presented by Brown County State Park March 2 How did that Boulder get in that
Tree? March 9 10 O’ Clock Line Nature Preserve March 30 Hike to the Lake that Never Was Meet at Nature Center at 11:00
Brown County Sippin’ Trip
March 3, 16, 11:00-2:30 Tasting excursion to artisan wineries, breweries and distilleries. Nashville General Store Express bus. 812-988-7303 www. browncounty. com / tours
A Taste of Art Wine Tasting & Art Auction
March 23, Seasons Lodge, 5:00-9:00 Add to your art collection with silent and live auction items. Sample wine, beer, and spirits from Chateau Thomas Winery, Quaff On!, Hard Truth Distilling Co. Hor d’ oeuvres. Presented by Rotary Club
Arts in the Parks Painting Demonstrations
April 13, 14, 27, 28 Demos by Patricia Rhoden Bartels-all ages Free for kids ages 5 to 16; open to the first 15 kids. Reserve your spot 812-988-6525. April 13 Brown Co State Park, 1:00 April 14 Brown Co State Park, 1:00 April 27 TC Steele Historic Site 4:00 April 28 TC Steele Historic Site 1:00 812-988-6525
25th Annual Victorian Tea
April 14, Brown Co Art Gallery Vendors, tea, art, and a program. Also favors, a raffle, and door prizes. Doors open at 12:30. Tea is served at 2:00. Seating is limited and this event sells out every year. Please register in advance. 812-988-4609 www. browncountyartgallery. org
eXplore Brown County
Spring Break March Madness March 3-31 Soar 90 feet in the air at speeds up to 45 miles an hour. Learn about plants and animals. Hibernation is Over... Couch Potatoes Revolt April 1-30 15 different zip lines, four tours 812-988-7750 www. explorebrowncounty. com
First Annual BroCoCon
March 29-31, Brown Co Inn The Toy Chest hosting first game convention. Family and adult-friendly. Booths to learn games, special events, game instruction, a 21 + after party, and lots of game play! March 29-31 Scavenger Hunt Information distributed when you pick up your conference badge. Each correct find gives you an entry in Sunday raffles. March 29 Perpetual Commotions
Tournament 1:00-4:00 Goldbrick Games sponsoring a 60 person fast-paced card game. March 30 Adult Game Night 7:00-11:00 21 + game night with game speed-dating and a cash bar. Cost is $ 10. Attendance at conference not required. Toy Chest 812-988-2817 toychesthilary @ gmail. com
34th Annual Wildflower Foray
April 26-28 at multiple locations in Brown County including T. C. Steele State Historic Site, Hoosier National Forest, Lake Monroe. Features wildflower and bird walks, wetlands hikes, a boat trip on Lake Monroe, nature photography Contact Patrick Haulter 812-988-5240 phaulter @ dnr. in. gov
Friends of the Library Annual Plant Sale
Lower level of library April 26, 2:00-6:00; April 27, 9:00-2:00 Large selection of perennials, native plants, and surprises from Brown Co gardeners and area nurseries.
Village Art Walk
April 26 4:00-7:00
Brown County Art Guild
Features the Marie Goth Estate Collection and contemporary art by more than 40 award-winning member artists. Workshops by member artists: March 15 & 16 Wayne Campbell Drawing Portraits with Live Models April 13 Rena Brouwer Figurative Forms and Shapes 48 S. Van Buren St. 812-988-6185 www. browncountyartguild. org
Brown County Art Gallery
Features works by 60 contemporary artists and early Indiana masters March 10-31 Daguerre Club of IN Photography Art Exhibit & Workshops March 10 Images of Douglas, Hohenberger, Ping, and Whitaker April 20-May 5 Mabel B. Annis Student Art Competition Corner of Main St. & Artist Dr. 812-988-4609 www. browncountyartgallery. org
Brown Co History Center
Open Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. 11-4 Archives: Tues. and Fri. 1-4
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