july-december 2013 calendar of events

JULY

Monthlong Community Judged Art Show on display at Southern Indiana Center for the Arts,

with a reception on July 10, 2001 N. Ewing St., Seymour. For information, call 812-522-2278.

4 Independence Day Celebration at Shields Park, noon to 3 p.m. and at Freeman Field,

Seymour. For information, call 812-522-4020.

6 Fourth of July Parade by campers on grounds of Starve Hollow State Recreation Area,

Vallonia. Other activities and crafts will be held throughout the holiday weekend. Call 812-358-

3464.

6 Round Barn Bike Ride, starts at Brownstown Central High School. Various routes

available. SAG stops. For information, email [email protected] or check

out www.brownstownexchangeclub.org.

7-8 Auditions for Jackson County Community Theatre’s production of “The Curious

Savage,” contact John Hardaway for information and audition times. “The Curious Savage” will

be performed September 13, 14, 20 and 21 at the Royal-off-the-Square Theatre in Brownstown.

For information, visit www.jcct.org.

8-12 Summer Art Camp at Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St., Seymour,

sponsored by Bloomfield State Bank, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., teen camp. For information and to

register, call 812-522-2278.

10 Nature Time for preschool-aged children, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Muscatatuck National

Wildlife Refuge, Seymour. Call 812-522-4352.

10 Disney Tea for grandmothers, granddaughters and grandsons (ages 3-10), Noon, at Café

Batar, 12649 E. U.S. Hwy. 50, Seymour. Come dressed as your favorite Disney character.

Games and lunch. $15 per person. For information and to register, call 812-522-8617.

12 Judged Art Show, 5:30 p.m. and Friday Night Live concert, Reunion Band, 7 p.m., at

Southern Indiana Center for the Arts. For information, call 812-522-2278.

12-13 Freetown July Festival, held in downtown Freetown. Events include music, food, crafts,

flea market, parade, baby contest.

13 Rockford Ridge Cruise In, held at Rockford Ridge, 2200 North Ewing Street, Seymour, 4

p.m. to 8 p.m. No cost to enter. Music, door prizes, food. For information, call Glenn at 812-522-

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13 Super Stock Special at Brownstown Speedway, located on Highway 250 at the Jackson

County Fairgrounds, one mile southeast of Brownstown. For information, call 812-358-5332 or

visit www.brownstownspeedway.com.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.brownstownexchangeclub.org/

http://www.jcct.org/

http://www.brownstownspeedway.com/

13 Anchor House 3on3 Basketball Tournament, 8 a.m., Seymour High School gymnasiums.

Junior and adult divisions accepted. Registration available at www.anchorhouse3on3.com. For

information, call 812-522-9308.

15-19 Jackson County Community Foundation Drama Camp, held at Southern Indiana Center

for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St., Seymour, open to grades 2 through high school. A final

performance will be held on July 19, at Jackson County Community Theatre. For information

and to register, call 812-522-2278.

18 Seymour City Jam, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., East Second Street. Tad Robinson performs. For


21 Norman Station Conservation Club Bluegrass Jams, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., held at Norman

Station Conservation Club, 12157 W. Co. Rd. 450N, Norman. For information, call 812-834-

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21-27 Jackson County 4-H Fair, held in Brownstown. Weeklong events include racing, music,

dancing and carnival rides. Call 888-524-1914 or visit www.jacksoncountyfair.org.

25 Thursday Night Thunder Racing at Brownstown Speedway, located on Highway 250 at

the Jackson County Fairgrounds, one mile southeast of Brownstown. For information, call 812-

358-5332 or visit www.brownstownspeedway.com.

27 Christmas in July event at Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, Vallonia. Guests can

make Christmas crafts, have a summer snowball fight, watch movies and make edible snowman.

A campsite decorating contest will be held. Call 812-358-3464.

27 Grand Champion Fair Race at Brownstown Speedway, located on Highway 250 at the

Jackson County Fairgrounds, one mile southeast of Brownstown. For information, call 812-358-

5332 or visit www.brownstownspeedway.com.

31 Cowboys and Cowgirls Tea, noon, at Café Batar, 12649 E. U.S. Hwy. 50, Seymour. For

grandmothers and their grandkids ages 3-10. Gather around the chuck wagon for fun and food.

Western attire is a must. $15 per person. For information and to register, call 812-522-8617.

31-August 2 Radio 96.3 WJAA Bustock, held at Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N.

Ewing Street, Seymour. Music and concerts held throughout the week. For information, call 812-

523-3343.

AUGUST

Monthlong Mixed media by Michele Pollock on display at Southern Indiana Center for the

Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St., Seymour, with a reception on August 1. For information, call 812-522-

2278.

http://www.anchorhouse3on3.com/

http://www.jacksoncountyfair.org/



1-2 Radio 96.3 WJAA Bustock, held at Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing

Street, Seymour. Music and concerts held throughout the week. For information, call 812-523-

3343.

1 End of Summer Escape, 10 a.m. to 1p.m., Seymour Shields Park. Sponsored by Seymour

Parks and Recreation Department. Fun, refreshments, drawings for school supplies. Free

admission to city pool for those who attend. Call 812-522-6420.

3 Pure Stock Special at Brownstown Speedway, located on Highway 250 at the Jackson



3 Dinner on the Medora Covered Bridge, 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and serve as a

fundraiser for the Friends of the Medora Covered Bridge and Area. (FMCBA) For tickets, mail

check to FMCBA, PO Box 132, Medora, IN 47260. For information, call Morris Tippin at 812-

966-2491.

10 Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party, held at Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, Vallonia.

Celebrate the big day with games, crafts and cake. Call 812-358-3464.



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10 Racing at Brownstown Speedway, located on Highway 250 at the Jackson County

Fairgrounds, one mile southeast of Brownstown. For information, call 812-358-5332 or visit

www.brownstownspeedway.com.

11 68th

Annual VJ Day Parade, 1 p.m., downtown Seymour. Sponsored by VFW Post 1025,

Seymour. For information, call 812-522-1207.



14 Quilt Tea, noon, at Café Batar, 12649 E. U.S. Hwy. 50, Seymour. Bringa favorite quilt

and share its story or history. Whether you love textile design, history or sewing, you’ll love this

tea. $15 per person. For information and to register, call 812-522-8617.

15 Seymour CityJam, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., East Second Street. Heartless performs. For


16-17 Jackson County Rodeo, held both days at the Plumer Hay Farm, near Cortland, with

riders from Indiana Professional Rodeo Association. For information, call Laura at 812-569-

4414 or visit www.jacksoncountyrodeo.com.



http://www.jacksoncountyrodeo.com/

17 The Southern Indiana Flyers will host a radio controlled aircraft fly-in at Freeman Field,

Seymour. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Freeman Army Air Field Museum. For

information, call 812-522-2031 or email [email protected].






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23 3rd

Annual Ride and Go Seek Scavenger Hunt via bicycle, 5:30 p.m., leaves from B2

Bikes and Boards, South Chestnut Street, Seymour. For information, call 812-524-7433.

24 “Scoop the Loop” held in downtown Seymour, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For information,

call 812-522-7645.

24 Dog Days Dog Show, sponsored by Humane Society of Jackson County. Event begins at

8:30 a.m. with registration, at Keach Parking Lot, corner of 4th

and Walnut Streets, Seymour.

Categories and prizes offered.

31 Bomber Special at Brownstown Speedway, located on Highway 250 at the Jackson



SEPTEMBER

Monthlong Turned wood and fabric art by Bill and Lois Griffith on display at Southern

Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St., Seymour, with reception on September 5. For


6-7 Country Neighbors Open House, held at various home-based businesses in the Norman,

Brownstown, Freetown and Bedford area. For information, call Denise at 812-834-5529 or email

[email protected].

6-8 Brownstown MelonFest, held around the courthouse in Brownstown. Vendors, activities,

a large parade and music are held throughout the event. For information, call Trixie at 812-530-

1455 or visit www.brownstownmelonfest.com.

7 Gears for Girls Bike Ride, sponsored by Girls Inc. of Jackson County. Ride options

include 6.5, 17 or 30 miles. For information, contact Girls Inc. at 812-522-22798.







http://www.brownstownmelonfest.com/

13, 14, 20, 21 Jackson County Community Theatre’s production of “The Curious Savage,” at

7:30 p.m., Royal Off the Square Theatre, Brownstown. Tickets $8 and $6, available at Family

Drug and Bevers Family Pharmacy. For information, call 812-358-JCCT.



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18 Edwardian Lady Tea, presented by Debra Slone, noon, at Café Batar, 12649 E. U.S.

Hwy. 50, Seymour. Join Slone as she walks you through women’s status, fashion and their role

in society during the Edwardian era. $18 per person. For information and to register, call 812-

522-8617.

19 Seymour CityJam, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., East Second Street. Flatbed Twitch performs. For


20-21 Norman Station Conservation Club Camp Jamfest and Bluegrass Festival, held in

Norman Station. Great music, camping, food and fun for the entire family. Events, music and

jamming held throughout the festival. For information, call 812-834-5184. Camping available by

calling Ron at 812-869-0850.

20-21 34th Annual Jackson 100 Racing at Brownstown Speedway, located on Highway 250 at

the Jackson County Fairgrounds, one mile southeast of Brownstown. For information, call 812-

358-5332 or visit www.brownstownspeedway.com. Friday will feature qualifications and the

Bowman 50. Saturday is Lucas Oil Late Models the Jackson 100 and UMP Modifieds and Super

Stocks.

21 Bayon’s Believers 6th

Annual Motorcycle Ride, registration begins at 1 p.m. with ride

leaving at 2 p.m. from Dan’s Cycle Sales, Seymour. All proceeds benefit American Cancer

Society. For information, call 812-216-6473.

21 Freeman Field Airport Awareness Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Airplane rides available and the

Freeman Army Airfield Museum will be open. Several types of aircraft will be on display. For

information, call 812-522-2031 or email [email protected].

21 Dancing with the Seymour Stars, 7 p.m., Celebrations Event Hall, Seymour. The

fundraiser is sponsored by Boys and Girls Club of Seymour. For information, call 812-522-2434.

28 National Public Lands Day at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge. Work begins at 9

a.m. Call 812-522-4352 for information.




28 Archaeology Day at Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, Vallonia. Learn about

archaeology through crafts and demonstrations. Archaeologist on site to identify artifacts. For


OCTOBER

Monthlong Mixed media by Stephanie Mysak on display at Southern Indiana Center for the

Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St., Seymour, with reception October 3. For information, call 812-522-

2278.

3-5 Seymour Oktoberfest, held in downtown Seymour. The festival includes food, a

biergarten, a large parade, vendors and entertainment. For information, call 812-522-4020.



11-13 Fun Fest at Brownstown Speedway, located on Highway 250 at the Jackson County



12 Houston Fall Festival, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vendors, food, music and entertainment. For


12 5th

Annual Rockford Ridge Car Show, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., held at Rockford Ridge, 2200

North Ewing Street, Seymour. Registration from 9 a.m. to noon, awards at 3 p.m., $15

registration fee. Goody bags, dash plaques, trophies, participant judging. For information, call

Glenn at 812-522-5104.

12 Log Cabin Day Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., held at Muscatatuck National Wildlife

Refuge, 12985 E. U.S. Highway 50, Seymour. For information, call 812-522-4352.

13 Big Sit Bird Count, held at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, 12985 E. U.S.

Highway 50, Seymour. For information, call 812-522-4352.

13-19 National Wildlife Refuge Week, held at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, 12985 E.

U.S. Highway 50, Seymour. For information, call 812-522-4352.

16 Edwardian Lady Tea, presented by Debra Slone, noon, at Café Batar, 12649 E. U.S.

Hwy. 50, Seymour. Join Slone as she walks you through women’s status, fashion and their role

in society during the Edwardian era. $18 per person. For information and to register, call 812-

522-8617.

19-20 Fort Vallonia Days, Vallonia. This two day festival celebrates Vallonia’s heritage with

Indian lodges, muzzle loader shoots, pioneer crafts, parade, food and vendors.

19 Scarecrow Building contest and other activities at Starve Hollow State Recreation Area,

Vallonia. For information, call 812-358-3464.




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26 Christmas Craft Bazaar, held at First United Methodist Church, Seymour, 9 a.m. to 3

p.m. For information, call 812-522-5264.

26 Halloween Weekend at Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, Vallonia. Crafts and

games, site decorating contest, trick or treat parade and a haunted house will entertain campers.

Call 812-358-3464.

26 Artful Affair, “Putting on the Ritz,” fundraiser for Southern Indiana Center for the Arts,

held at Celebrations, Seymour. Live auction, silent auction, dinner and dance. For information,

call 812-522-2278.

28 Downtown Trick or Treat, sponsored by Seymour Main Street, held in downtown, 4 p.m.

to 6 p.m.

NOVEMBER

Monthlong Mixed media/Members’ Christmas Show on display at Southern Indiana Center

for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St., Seymour. For information, call 812-522-2278.

2 Holiday Craft Show, Immanuel Lutheran School, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call

812-522-1301.

2 Sixth Annual Candy Cane Bazaar at Praise Cathedral Church of God, 1039 N. O’Brien

Street, Seymour. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Silent auction, country store and chili dinner. For


7-9 Country Neighbors Open House, held at various home-based businesses in the Norman,

Brownstown, Freetown and Bedford area. For information, call Denise at 812-834-5529 or email

[email protected].

9 St. Ambrose Holiday Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., held at St. Ambrose

Catholic School, 301 S. Chestnut Street, Seymour. For information, call 812-522-7645 or 812-

522-6629.



16 SEPAC 18th

Annual Holiday Art and Craft Show, 9 .am. to 3 p.m., American Legion, 402

W. Second Street, Seymour. For information, call 812-445-3815.


16 Crothersville FFA Chapter Annual Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Crothersville main and

auxiliary gymnasiums. For information, call Linda Maxie at 812-793-2051 or email

[email protected].



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27 Sertoma benefit concert for Christmas Miracle, 6 p.m., Pewter Hall, Brownstown. Tickets

must be purchased in advanced at Pewter Hall, Brooklyn Pizza or Sertoma Club members.

Contact Pewter Hall at (812) 358-0919 for information.

28 Girls Inc. of Jackson County, 4th

Annual 8K Run and 5K Walk Turkey Trot, begins at

7:30 at Girls Inc., Seymour. Register at www.signmeup.com or www.crossroadsofindiana.com.

For information, call 812-522-2798.

30 Holiday Craft Show, Trinity Lutheran High School, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call

812-445-3357.

DECEMBER

Monthlong Mixed media/Members’ Christmas Show on display at Southern Indiana Center

for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St., Seymour. For information, call 812-522-2278.

2 Downtown Seymour Christmas, sponsored by Seymour Main Street, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Santa will be on hand to light up the downtown. Vendors and entertainment.

6, 7, 13, 14 Jackson County Community Theatre’s production of “A Tuna Christmas,” at 7:30

p.m., Royal Off the Square Theatre, Brownstown. Tickets $8 and $6, available at Family Drug

and Bevers Family Pharmacy. For information, call 812-358-JCCT.

7 Bring Christmas to the Animals event at Humane Society of Jackson County, Freeman

Field, Seymour. Visitors can shop in the pet boutique and donate goods. For information, call

812-522-5200.

7 Medora Christmas Parade and festival, held in downtown Medora. Vendors,

entertainment and food are available. For information, call Sharon Bowers at 812-966-8887. ?

7 Christmas Cookie Walk at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 605 S. Walnut St., Seymour,

begins at 9 a.m. Event sponsored by Immanuel Guild. Many varieties of homemade cookies

available. For information, call Ruth at 812-523-2362.

7 Christmas at Batar, 6:30 p.m., at Café Batar, 12649 E. U.S. Hwy. 50, Seymour. Dining

and southern/traditional gospel music performed by the Infinity Gospel Group. Food, drinks and

music. $25 per person. For information and to register, call 812-522-8617.


http://www.signmeup.com/

http://www.crossroadsofindiana.com/



14 Snowflake Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brownstown United Methodist Church,

110 North Poplar Street, Brownstown. For information, call 812-358-2924.



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