UNCLE PEN FEST
SEPTEMBER 19-21
Uncle Pen Fest is a 3-day celebration of various bluegrass performers, workshops, and jams plus the Bluegrass Hall of Fame Induction of The Lewis Family & James King.
Founded in 1974, Uncle Pen Days began as a tribute to Bill Monroe’ s maternal uncle, James Pendleton Vandiver.“ Uncle Pen,” who played the fiddle at local square dances and social events, taught bill how to play.
For tickets and info 812-988-6422, < BillMonroeMusicPark. com >.
OCTOBER 5
Nashville United Methodist Church will host its 52nd FallFare on the Village Green at the corner of Main and Jefferson Street in downtown Nashville, Indiana, from 8:00am to 3:00 pm, rain or shine.
This year’ s event features new booths and old favorites, each selling items that were baked, knitted, painted, sanded, picked, collected, and donated by church members
Scout Troop 190, Cub Scout Pack 190, Girl Scouts, and Sunshine Friends sell breakfast, lunch, popcorn, and homemade treats to raise funds to support youth activities at the church. In 1972, church members sold crafts to replace dilapidated pews and called it FallFare. The church gives donations to 25-30 nonprofit organizations with the pledge,“ Every FallFare dollar goes to someone in need.”
Past recipients of FallFare dollars include Mother’ s Cupboard, Habitat for Humanity, Access Brown County, Scouts, God’ s Grace, the Weekend Backpack Program, and Turning Point Domestic Violence Services.
BROWN COUNTY ART COLONY WEEKEND
The Brown County Art Guild, along with other community partners, will present three days worth of activities celebrating Brown County’ s art history and continued presence.
• Guild Tours and Live Music: Celebrate 70 Years of Artistic Excellence Music, art, refreshments, and guided tours of the Brown County Art Guild. Friday, 11am-5pm
• The New England Years: A Founder’ s Exhibition The work of several Guild founding members as they ventured beyond the landscapes of Indiana. Friday, Saturday 11am-5pm | Sunday 12-4pm Brown County Art Guild
• Indiana Artists Club Annual Member Exhibition Friday, Saturday 10am-5pm | Sunday 12-5pm Brown County Art Gallery
• 36th Great Outdoor Art Contest T. C. Steele State Historic Site
SEPTEMBER 13-15
COMING DECEMBER 7, 8
The 4th Annual Christkindl Market is back in Nashville for a two-day experience of festive cheer and holiday magic, December 7 and 8, 2024.
20 vendors will showcase unique art, food, curated gifts, and local treasures.
Coachlight Square’ s stage and the Village Green Pavilion will present musical performances as a soundtrack for your shopping and celebration experience.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be making appearances throughout the event.
A skilled sculptor, Josh Niven, will transform blocks of ice into works of art.
Food and libations will warm you up.
Saturday. Gates open at 7am. Judging at 2pm. Awards at 3:30pm.
• Community Paint Together Hosted by Artist Associates of Brown Co. Saturday 11am-3pm Paints and tool supplies provided Main and Jefferson Streets, Nashville
• Auction Tips & Painting Care by Bryan P. Jackson CAI / CES Saturday 1-2:30pm Brown County History Center
• Founder’ s Cocktail Party: A Platinum Celebration Drinks and heavy hors d’ oeuvres by Bonafide Bites, with music. Saturday 6-9pm | $ 40 per person Brown County Art Guild
• Art Colony Auction Preview Saturday 12- 4pm and Sunday 11am-1pm Auction Sunday 1pm Brown County History Center and online < jacksons-auction. com > For more 812-988-6185,
< browncountyartguild. org >.
This year, activities such as games and crafts, will be offered to kids of all ages in a designated family area.
Some of Brown County’ s community organizations will have booths with information on how you can support their missions.
Hours are Saturday, 10am – 6pm and Sunday, 10am – 4pm.
Market and music at Coachlight Square, and more music at the Village Green Pavilion, in Nashville.
For more visit < browncountychristkindlmarket. com > or contact Lisa Hall at < lhall @ glorygirlproduction. com >.
Sept./ Oct. 2024 • Our Brown County 43