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Spring Blossom Parade
May 4, downtown Nashville Sponsored by Brown Co Lions Club
Indiana Wine Fair
May 4, Story Inn, noon to 6:00 Indiana wineries, food trucks, music. 6404 State Road 135 812-988-2273 www. storyinn. com
Dawg Gone Walk & Fiesta
May 19, Deer Run Park, noon-2:30 Brown Co Human Society fundraiser www. bchumane. org
47th Shelby Spring Fling
May 17-18, Brown County State Park Car show, vendors, picnic. Info: 812-483-1818 www. insaac. org
Free Recycling Event
May 18, Brown Co. Recycling Center
Dawg Gone Walk and Fiesta
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8:00am-Noon Computer & Electronics plus document shredding service Charge for TVs, monitors, & large copiers 176 Old SR 46 812-988-0140
Americana Bean Jamboree
May 30- June 1, Bill Monroe’ s Music Park Headliners Jordan Rainer, Tina Adair Band 5163 N. SR 135 812-988-6422 https:// billmonroemusicpark. com
War in the Woods
Wildest No Prep Race in the Country May 31-June 1, Brown County Dragway 480 Gatesville Rd. in Bean Blossom warinthewoodsnoprep @ outlook. com 317- 340-1789 War in the Woods FB
46th Indiana Heritage Arts Show and Sale
June 8-July 13, Brown Co. Art Gallery June 7 Reception 6:00 Main St. & Artist Drive 812-988-4609 https:// browncountyartgallery. org
Brown County Humane Society’ s annual Dawg Gone Walk and Fiesta will take place Sunday, May 19 from noon to 2:30 p. m. at Deer Run Park in Nashville. This event is a guaranteed great time for you as well as your dogs, who will go home tired after a busy afternoon.
The event kicks off with a ceremonial walk around beautiful Deer Run Park. People and dogs alike can enjoy the scenery before heading back to the event area for an afternoon of fun.
Dogs will be invited to participate in any of the 23 contests, which are free to join. Some contests allow dogs to show off their skills while others just let them enjoy lots of attention by simply being them. Categories include contests like cutest smile, best bark, biggest dog, littlest dog, best dog trick and the everpopular best costume contest. Dogs will also be able to run free and make new friends in the designated off-leash area.
Bobbing for Hot Dogs, Fastest Fetch, Sneaker Sniffer, and Doggie Dash are just some of the games dogs can compete in with the winner receiving a medal at the end. Each game requires one ticket to participate($ 1 per ticket) and tickets will be available for purchase with cash or credit card. Back by popular demand, wristbands for purchase allowing dogs unlimited game play.
The event will conclude with an exciting ball drop ending. Participants will be able to purchase tennis balls for $ 5 each. At the end of the event, the balls will be dropped from a fire truck into the contest area and a shelter dog will retrieve the winning ball. If your ball is the winner, you will receive half of the proceeds from the ball sales, which
Bill Monroe Bluegrass Fest
June 12-15, Bill Monroe’ s Music Park 5163 N. SR 135 812-988-6422 https:// billmonroemusicpark. com
Touch-A-Truck
June 22, Brown Co. Music Center 10:00am-1:00. Rain date June 23 Free event to help children understand vehicles and equipment, and to raise funds for the Weekend Backpack program.
Art in the Garden Brown Co Art Guild Benefit
June 22, 5:00-8:00 Evening amidst beautiful gardens and art at a private home in Nashville. Enjoy live music, heavy hors d’ oeuvres, drinks as well as Plein Air painting and demonstrations. Tour of family’ s art collection rounds out the evening. A feast for all the senses. Proceeds benefit the Guild’ s mission to preserve Brown Co. art colony culture. $ 100 per person. 812-988-6185 https:// browncountyartguild. org
could be as large as a $ 625 cash prize. All funds raised go directly to supporting the homeless dogs and cats at the shelter. Not only do you get a day of fun with your dog, but you are saving a life at the same time.
Visit < www. bchumane. org / dawggone-walk-fiesta /> today to learn more and register for this year’ s Dawg Gone Walk & Fiesta. Don’ t wait too long to register as only the first 125 dogs registered will receive a goody bag filled with treats and surprises for humans and dogs alike.
DATE: Sunday, May 19, 2024 TIME: noon – 2:30 LOCATION: Deer Run Park, Nashville TICKETS: $ 25 for first dog, $ 20 for additional dogs through May 8 $ 30 /$ 25 after May 8 and at the park. Humans get in free. •