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Nashville Farmer’ s Market
Sundays 11:00-2:00, Brown Co. Inn parking lot at State Road 135 & 46 intersection Local produce, meats, eggs, food, arts, plants, music.
Harmony Valley Music Festival
Sept. 5 & 6 | eXplore Brown County 35 + electrifying acts across 3 stages, artisan vendors, engaging arts & movement workshops, and mind-blowing lighting, sound, and visuals 2620 Valley Branch Road, Nashville 812-988-7750 https:// explorebrowncounty. com
Brown County Art Colony Weekend
Sept. 12-14, Presented by the Brown County Art Guild and other partners to celebrate the county’ s rich art history. Includes the 36th Great Outdoor Art Contest at the T. C. State Historic Site. browncountyartguild. org
War in the Woods
Sept. 19, 20 | Brown County Dragway Baddest, wildest no-prep race Small Tire, Big Tire, Hard Tire, Gangster 26s, and True Street options 480 Gatesville Rd. in Bean Blossom war-in-the-woods-no-prep. com Camping available at Bill Monroe’ s Music Park & Campground 5163 N. SR 135 812-988-6422 https:// billmonroemusicpark. com
Nature Daze
Sept. 20 | 9:00am-3:00pm CYO Camp Rancho Framasa Brown County Native Woodlands Project( BCNWP) organized a day to help landowners better understand their native habitat. Speakers, a children’ s program, native plant sale, door prizes and free lunch( vegetarian / gluten-free options). Also demos and hikes. 2230 Clay Lick Rd. Nashville
Registration www. bcnwp. org Email info @ bcnwp. org
53rd Fall Fare-Nashville United Methodist Church
Oct. 4, 8:00am-3:00pm | Village Green Main and Jefferson streets in Nashville Features booths and cafe. Every FallFare dollar goes to someone in need.
Responder Aid 2025
Oct. 4 | Bill Monroe’ s Music Park 10:00am-10:00pm | Fund raiser for the six Brown Co. volunteer fire departments. Food trucks, craft vendors, games. Volunteer musical acts include: Steve Houk and Carolyn Dutton Ken Hayes, Breanna Faith, Sharla June and Christy Crandall, J. C. Clements with Jason Blankenship, Father Kentucky, Steve Hickman Dietrich Gosser, The Elkins Family Steve Smith, The M Squared Project Tickets $ 10 each, with free admission for kids 10 and under. There is also a $ 5 parking fee. Camping will be available. 5163 N. SR 135 812-988-6422 https:// billmonroemusicpark. com
9.11 Memorial Run / Walk
Sept. 13 | 7:00 am-8:30 registration Starts 9:11am. | Jackson Twp Fire Dept. 4831 Helmsburg Rd. in Helmsburg jacksontownshipfd @ gmail. com 812-327-9290
Uncle Pen Bluegrass Festival
Sept. 18-20 | Bill Monroe’ s Music Park Bluegrass legends and favorites plus local bands. Music, food, vendors. Rhonda Vincent and Bill Clifton will be inducted in the Hall of Fame 5163 N. SR 135 812-988-6422 https:// billmonroemusicpark. com
Brown County Rock and Mineral Show
Sept. 20, 21, | Sat. 10:00-6:00 | Sun. 10:00-4:00 | 4-H Fairgrounds Rock crafts, jewelry, fossils, geodes, crystals, minerals, turquoise, agates. 802 Memorial Dr. Nashville www. browncorockandmineral. com
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2nd Annual Indiana Bigfoot Conference
Sept. 26 & 27 | Seasons Event Center For enthusiasts, researchers, everyone curious about the creature known as Bigfoot. Speakers, vendors, prizes. 560 State Rd 46, Nashville www. indianabigfootconference. com
Brown County Studio Tour
Month of October | Free self-guided tour. Works for sale and demonstrations www. BCStudioTour. com
Costume Contest
Month of October | eXplore Brown Co. $ 5 off any zip line tour for anyone dressed in costume. Online contest will decide on 2 winners for a free night stay in a vintage camper + free zip line tour. 2620 Valley Branch Road, Nashville 812-988-7750 https:// explorebrowncounty. com
Slightly Haunted Puppet Show
Oct. 17, 18 | 1:00 and 3:00 shows Brown County Playhouse Melchior Marionettes classic Halloween show. 70 S. Van Buren Street 812-988-6555 www. browncountyplayhouse. org
Brown Co. Antique Machinery Swap Meet
Oct. 25 | Brown Co. 4-H Fairgrounds 8:00am-1:00pm Breakfast and lunch served. To be a vendor contact Dakota Dinsmore 812-390-5709. $ 20 set up fee. 802 Memorial Dr. Nashville