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Local Events
Happenings around Monroe County, filtered from the DO812 calendar by local ZIP codes and cities.
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Happenings around Monroe County, filtered from the DO812 calendar by local ZIP codes and cities.
Local matches first, with nearby 812 events added so the list stays full. Always verify details on the event page.
Oct 3, 2026 at 8:00am • Downtown Bloomington
Bloomington (race course TBA on event page)
Oct 1, 2026 at 12:00pm • Downtown Bloomington venues
About: Oct 1–4. Bloomington’s flagship world-music weekend. Multiple stages and ticketed plus free outdoor sets.
Sep 26, 2026 at 10:00am • Location: Karst Farm Park, Bloomington
Family science/nature day at Karst Farm Park. Good kid draw before Lotus weekend.
Sep 25, 2026 at 5:00pm • Meet at Monroe County Courthouse Square
Guided architectural and historical tour of the Courthouse Square Historic District, highlighting limestone buildings and local heritage. Free; registration recommended through Bloomington Parks or tourism channels.
Sep 19, 2026 at 10:00am • Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN
Local artisans and makers display handmade crafts, baked goods, and seasonal items. Family-friendly activities and food vendors available. Free admission.
Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00am • Lower Cascades Park, 2851 N. Old State Road 37, Bloomington, IN 47404 (meet near the waterfall boardwalk)
Guided moderate hike along trails featuring seasonal foliage, creek views, and historic limestone features. Suitable for most fitness levels; sturdy shoes and water recommended. Free.
Oct 16, 2026 at 5:00pm • Bedford First Assembly, 2601 27th Street, Bedford
Opening reception for the annual quilt show featuring traditional and contemporary works by local quilters. View exhibits, meet makers, and enjoy light refreshments. Free admission during opening hours.
Oct 15, 2026 at 12:00pm • Evansville
Best hot rod, kustoms and rockabilly festival in the Midwest. If you love hot rods, kustom cars, trucks, motorcycles, vintage campers, pin up girls, rockabilly bands, swap meets, tattoos, lowbrow art, vendors of cool …
Oct 10, 2026 at 1:00pm • Bedford Public Library, 1323 K Street, Bedford, IN
Family program featuring seasonal stories followed by a simple nature- or limestone-themed craft. Designed for children ages 4–10 with accompanying adults; materials provided. Free; no registration required.
Oct 3, 2026 at 9:00am • Hobson Ford, 10050 State Road 37, Bedford, IN 47421 (or Lawrence County Fairgrounds, 11265 US Highway 50 West
Annual benefit show featuring automobiles, trucks, tractors, and garden equipment. Entry fee supports local cancer patient services; awards, food vendors, and family activities included. Open to the public.
Oct 3, 2026 at 8:00am • Bedford
Half marathon, 5K, and 1-mile. Saturday of the same weekend as Seymour Oktoberfest and Bloomfield Apple Festival.
Oct 3, 2026 at 8:00am • Bloomfield
Saturday 5K tied to the Apple Festival.
Oct 2, 2026 at 10:00am • Town Park, Bloomfield
Oct 2–4. Carnival, food, live music, parade, tractor pull, wiffle ball. Apple Festival 5K Saturday, Oct 3.
Sep 26, 2026 at 7:00pm • Location: Monroe County Fairgrounds / Fourwinds area listings vary
About: Fair kickoff / America 250 fireworks and cruise-in.
Sep 25, 2026 at 5:00pm • Meet at Lawrence County Museum of History, 929 15th Street, Bedford
Guided architectural and historical tour highlighting Bedford’s limestone buildings, courthouse square, and industry heritage. Registration recommended through Lawrence County Tourism; free of charge.
Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00am • Boone County Fairgrounds, Lebanon
Join us for great entertainment, vendors, classic cars and bicycles, and all that goes with a fun-filled, family friendly "Back to the Fifties Festival". The 244 custom cars attending were beautiful and the music was …
Sep 19, 2026 at 10:00am • Downtown Mitchell square and Mitchell Community Public Library grounds, 804 West Main Street, Mitchell
Local artisans display handmade crafts, baked goods, and persimmon-themed items in advance of the full Persimmon Festival. Free admission; family-friendly activities and light refreshments available.
Sep 18, 2026 at 9:30am • Loogootee Public Library (back entrance), 504 Park Street, Loogootee
Free walk-in counseling for adults 18+. USI social-work students, supervised. No appointment, no insurance. Also Oct 16 and Nov 20, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM.
Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00am • Spring Mill State Park, 3333 State Road 60 East, Mitchell, IN
Guided moderate 2-mile hike focusing on seasonal flora, forest ecology, and limestone formations. Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Free with park admission.
Sep 12, 2026 at 12:00pm • Old National Events Plaza, Evansville, IN 47708
Pop-culture and media convention with comics, games, cosplay, celebrity guests, vendors, and related programming. Evansville’s largest event of this type.
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