Past Events

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT Bring your family and enjoy a night beneath the stars! The Holiday Drive In Theater gives you the opportunity to watch some of the latest movies from the comfort of your car, and, yes… there is popcorn! PLAYING FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 8:30 PM – SHANG-CHI: LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS 10:45 PM – FREE GUY GATES OPEN AT 7:00 PM PRICES Regular Admission | ages 13 & Up  | $9 Kids 6-12 | $5. 5 and under | Free…

BEDFORD PARKS DEPARTMENT CAR SHOW This annual car show, held in conjunction with WQRK, will be held at Bedford's Thornton Park. -Registration begins at 9am -Judging begins at noon -Awards presented at 1:15pm -Awards for top 30 in show -5 choice awards -Parade at 2pm, following award presentation -Door prizes -50/50 drawing -Food vendors available The entry fee for this event is $15. You can pre-register at the Parks Office or pay onsite.

3rd ANNUAL WILLIAMS COVERED BRIDGE DINNER Reserve tickets for a dinner on the historic Williams Bridge. The double-span bridge, built in 1884, sits in the beautiful countryside of Lawrence County and stretches over 400 feet across the White River. It is the perfect setting on a September night. Don't miss it! GATHER AT 4:00 PM DINNER AT 5:00 PM DINNER & DESSERT  |  PRIZES  |  GUEST SPEAKER TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE! Call the Lawrence County Tourism office at…

A PRESENTATION Monroe Lake's naturalist, Jill Vance, will be the speaker for the Lawrence County History Center's membership meeting! The presentation is free and OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Before Monroe Lake was built, the Salt Creek Valley was full of small towns, farms, and cemeteries. When the Army Corps of Engineers decided to build a reservoir here, they identified eight cemeteries that needed to be relocated. This is the story of those cemeteries, how the graves were disinterred, and where…

FALL HARVEST MARKET Come shop 60+ pickers, makers and farmer’s market vendors! We will have live music, sunflowers, food trucks, a petting zoo and a play ground for the kids! Admission is $5 for those 13 and older. No smoking on the farm and no pets allowed. Friday 1:30 to 7:30 + Saturday 10 to 4 CHECK OUT THE FACEBOOK PAGE

74TH MITCHELL PERSIMMON FESTIVAL Don't forget to mark your calendars for Lawrence County's oldest and largest festival featuring the quirky little fruits, persimmons! The Persimmon Festival offers up live music and entertainment every night, amazing food, games, rides & more! Of course, you will be able to find persimmons EVERYWHERE! Kick off Festival Week at the Candlelight Tour at Spring Mill State Park (September 18) SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 18 - Community Wide Yard Sale - Persimmon Market - Emergency Equipment…

 TRI-KAPPA CANDLELIGHT TOUR Visitors will be immersed in pioneer life, creating crafts, viewing demonstrations, and listening to live music. Concessions will be available in the Carriage House.

NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY The fourth Saturday in September is National Public Lands Day! Take this time to go and enjoy the great outdoors. Spring Mill State Park is full of fun things to do. Take a stroll through the Pioneer Village or ride your bike along the mountain bike trail. Today is also Free Fishing Day; so, visitors without a license have an opportunity to try the hobby for free! Check out some of the activities happening at Spring…