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Dawg Gone Walk & Fiesta
May 18, Deer Run Park, noon-2:30 Brown Co Human Society fundraiser www. bchumane. org
48th Shelby Spring Fling
May 16-17, Brown County State Park Car show, vendors, picnic. Info: 812-483-1818 www. insaac. org
Americana Bean
May 23-24, Bill Monroe’ s Music Park Jan Bell w / Marina Stant & Devin Brown Tom Roznowski & Carolyn Dutton Elizabeth Lee Shelby County Sinners Tim Easton Silver Creek Revival Tim Grimm CPR Revival Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters 5163 N. SR 135 812-988-6422 https:// billmonroemusicpark. com
Dawg Gone Walk and Fiesta
Brown County Humane Society’ s annual Dawg Gone Walk and Fiesta takes place Sunday, May 18 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.
Dogs are 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.
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War in the Woods
Wildest No Prep Race in the Country May 30-31, Brown County Dragway 480 Gatesville Rd. in Bean Blossom warinthewoodsnoprep @ outlook. com 317- 340-1789 War in the Woods FB
Indiana Wine Fair
May 31, Story Inn, noon to 6:00 Indiana wineries, food trucks, music. 6404 State Road 135 812-988-2273 www. storyinn. com indianawinefair. com
Art in the Garden Brown Co Art Guild Benefit
May 31, 5:00-8:00 Bill and Jenny Austin welcome you to their countryside retreat near Nashville for a celebration of art, music, and nature. Live music, heavy hors d’ oeuvres by Nashville House Catering, cash bar, Guild artist demonstrations, paintings, pottery, and art for sale. Rain or shine. $ 100 per person. 812-988-6185 https:// browncountyartguild. org
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. New this year are Leap Dog( hurdle jumping) and Smarty Paws( obedience tricks). 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 that allow 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. 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
47th Indiana Heritage Arts Show and Sale
June 7-July 12, Brown Co. Art Gallery June 6 Reception 6:00 Main St. & Artist Drive 812-988-4609 https:// browncountyartgallery. org
Bill Monroe Bluegrass Fest
June 11-14, Bill Monroe’ s Music Park 5163 N. SR 135 812-988-6422 https:// billmonroemusicpark. com
Cody’ s Ride
June 21, Bill Monroe’ s Music Park 5163 N. SR 135 812-988-6422 https:// billmonroemusicpark. com
Brown County Humane Society Fundraiser May 18, 2025
Touch-A-Truck
June 28, Brown Co. Music Center 10:00am-1:00. Rain date June 29 Free event to help children understand vehicles and equipment, and to raise funds for the Weekend Backpack program.
receive half of the proceeds from the ball sales, which could be as large as a $ 625 cash prize.
This is a day of fun for both dogs and their people. You won’ t want to miss it.
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 bchumane. org / dawg-gonewalk-fiesta / today to learn more and register for this year’ s Dawg Gone Walk and Fiesta.
Don’ t wait too long to register as only the first 125 dogs registered will receive one of exciting goody bags filled with treats and surprises for humans and dogs alike.