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September 2024
77th Mitchell Persimmon Festival
77th ANNUAL MITCHELL PERSIMMON FESTIVAL All things persimmon! We are working on scheduling live music and entertainment and have some fun new changes coming in 2024! We are thrilled to announce that this year's festival will feature a brand-new carnival, Luehrs Ideal Rides, bringing more fun and excitement than ever before! Here's why you should be excited: **Top-notch Rides**: Experience thrilling new rides that are bigger and better! **Safety First**: Our new carnival operator prioritizes safety with maintenance and safety…
Find out more »Tri Kappa Candlelight Tour
Join us for the kickoff of the Mitchell Persimmon Festival at the Candlelight Tour, sponsored by the Mitchell Chapter of Tri Kappa, a statewide sorority that supports many charity, educational, and cultural projects. Walk by candlelight through Spring Mill State Park's Pioneer Village and catch a glimpse of what life looked like in the 1800s. You will get to experience multiple reenactments of pioneer life as volunteers and park workers dress in traditional clothing, creating crafts and giving demonstrations of…
Find out more »Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest
Join the Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest for a sky-high celebration at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds! Prepare for an unforgettable weekend and get ready to lift off into an atmosphere of excitement and fun! More information & details coming soon
Find out more »Free Fishing Days
FREE FISHING DAYS On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish the state's public waters. All other rules such as seasons, bag, and size limits apply. Free Fishing Days are an excellent opportunity to learn how to fish, take your family fishing, or introduce a friend to fishing. PLACES TO FISH IN LAWRENCE COUNTY Avoca Park Spring Mill State Park *park entry fee may apply Williams Dam & Recreational Area Tincher Pond…
Find out more »October 2024
Autumn Harvest Days
Join us at Spring Mill State Park for the Autumn Harvest Days to participate in fun-filled activities! Additional information & details to come. *Gate Fee May Apply* $7 for Indiana Residents, $9 for Out-Of-State Residents
Find out more »Campsite Decorating Contest
Reserve your campsite early for this fun event! Win prizes if you have the best-decorated campsite! The public is invited to come visit from 7pm to 9pm; many come dressed in their best Halloween costume!
Find out more »1800’s Music Weekend
Enjoy the music that Spring Mill residents would have listened to. Get this event on your calendar so you can be serenaded by fiddles, banjos, guitars, and more! We have a wonderful lineup of talented musicians that volunteer their own time to come in and play for this event.
Find out more »Beetlejuice Boogie Bash
Don't miss our annual parade and Fall Festival which includes Trunk-or-Treat and our haunted house!
Find out more »Heltonville Haunted House
Don't miss out on this Spooktacular event that will be occurring for 3 weekends! October 12th - 8-11 PM October 19th - 8-11 PM October 26th - 8-11 PM
Find out more »Scarecrow Weekend
Join us for a spooktacular time at Spring Mill State Park's Scarecrow Weekend! Build a scarecrow and place it in the village, carve a pumpkin, make a cornhusk scarecrow, make a rag doll ghost, and/or make a leather craft. Times for these fun fall activities will be posted in the village on the day of the event. Pick up a schedule for the Scarecrow Weekend events at the Grissom Memorial Office or the Grist Mill. *The village closes at 3…
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