Past Events

Don’t let his larger-than-life presence fool you. Jake Hoot may stand 6’6”, but the Season 17 Champion of NBC’s The Voice is just as genuine and sweet-natured as ever. Currently amassing over 10 million streams, nearly 90K downloads, and gearing up for his 10th Grand Ole Opry performance, the future proves promising for this mega-talent with a heart of gold! Don't miss this opportunity to listen to him play live at the Mitchell Opera House! Doors will open at 6:15…

Hank Wintczak, former Mitchell Band Director, is proud to bring this talented group of musicians to the Mitchell Opera House! This group plays big band jazz music from the early days of the big band up to some of the more current tunes by today’s most respected jazz arrangers. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Tickets $20 for adults | $10 for kids 12 and under Tickets can be purchased with cash or check at ACE in Mitchell or at the…

Join us at Spring Mill State Park and see what life was like during the Pioneer Heritage Days! This will be two days of activities, games, quilts, and crafts See below for the daily events. *Gate Fee May Apply* $7 for Indiana Residents, $9 for Out-Of-State Residents August 3rd: All Day - Stop by the toy table and see what pioneer children played with (Lower Residence) Play stilts, ring toss, and graces (Mill Lawn) 10 AM - Make a wooden…

Create a one-of-a-kind core memory with one-on-one time! Dads and daughters of all ages are encouraged to spend this special time together at Ratkovich Farm. Come on out to the farm and spend your evening in the flower patch picking and designing your own bouquet with your little ones. Weather permitting, we’ll have a bonfire going and s’mores kits available for purchase, and if it’s too hot, we’ll have plenty of popsicles, along with other concessions, available in Nash’s Snack…

Lawrence County’s own Nostalgia Band is made up of local musicians from many diverse backgrounds – including music educators, businessmen, attorneys, and medical professionals – with a common love for Big Band music. As you listen to the Nostalgia Band you’ll reminisce about “the good ol’ days” savoring these classics from yesteryear along with recent hits from artists including the Brian Setzer Orchestra. Doors open at 6:15 PM. Tickets are $15 for adults | $8 for kids 12 & under…

The Quilt Show at Spring Mill State Park is an annual event that provides an unforgettable experience! As visitors walk the Pioneer Village, they are greeted with colorful hanging quilts that line the fences and buildings. Park Fees May Apply: $7 for Indiana residents | $9 for out-of-state residents

Have you ever read our Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights? http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/7243.htm Bring your little ones to do everything on it! Pick up a Bill of Rights and program schedule the day of at the main gate or at the Lakeview Activity Center.