Lily Comer - LIVE
2023-06-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | The Mitchell Opera House, 217 North 7th Street, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
LILY COMER
Join Mitchell Opera House on Saturday, June 3rd for a country music concert!
Lily is originally from Welch, West Virginia and has always loved music and grew up listening to classic country and rock music! Lily Comer’s voice is comparable to Patsy Cline! Lily started doing shows in 2017, while going to school and taking lessons.
As her fan base grew, she began posting more on social media and her videos started getting shared on big country pages such as Country Rebel and Country Music America. Now, she teaches music lessons, performs gigs throughout the week at different venues, and is majoring in Music Education at Bluefield College.
Tickets are for sale now! Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for kids 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at Mitchell ACE Hardware, the ticket booth the night of the event, or by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/620769306707
All seating is first come, first served.
Food and drinks are not permitted in the auditorium.
Mitchell Opera House is handicap accessible.
ALL INFORMATION ABOVE IS DIRECTLY FROM THE MITCHELL OPERA HOUSE WEBSITE: CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Free Fishing Days
2023-06-04 - 2023-06-05 | IN, United States
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:
Spring Mill State Park
Williams Dam Recreational Area
Tincher Pond
Hoosier National Forest
See DNR Fishing Tips and Videos.
Other Fishing Days:
May 7
June 3-4
September 23

Country Neighbors' Tour: Spring into Summer
2023-06-09 - 2023-06-11 | IN, United States
SPRING INTO SUMMER
Hidden throughout the countrysides of Lawrence and Jackson Counties, our unique home-based shoppes have offerings of hand-mades, primitives, country, antiques, furniture, garden, one-of-a-kinds, jewelry, seasonal decor or other needful things.
Load up the friends and family and travel a road less traveled… as always… It’s a Journey to Remember!
TIMES: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
PICK UP A FREE BROCHURE WITH PARTICIPATING SHOPPES AT THE LAWRENCE COUNTY VISITOR CENTER
533 W Main St
Mitchell, IN 47446
OTHER DATES:
Sept. 8th & 9th – Reap the Harvest Tour
Nov. 9th, 10th & 11th – Home for the Holidays Tour
CLICK HERE to see find a place to grab a bite on your travels!
CLICK HERE to read our holiday shopping blog and find other places to stop along your route!

CCC 90th Anniversary - Spring Mill State Park
2023-06-09 - 2023-06-12 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS 90TH CELEBRATION
The Civilian Conservation Corps made huge contributions to Spring Mill State Park. Honor them with us this weekend and learn about all of the interesting projects they completed during their time at the park.
Friday, June 9th:
· 6pm: CCC History Hike—Join Anthony on a 20 minute stroll through the Pioneer Village to hear about some of the impact the CCC had on our village restoration. Meet at the Weaver’s Cabin.
· 6:30pm: Catered Dinner in the Grist Mill. Speaker and slide show of CCC photos. MUST preregister. Limited seating. $25 a seat. Contact Sheree at 812-849-3534 or sbelt@dnr.in.gov

Saturday, June 10th:
·10am: A Walk With Wilbur—Join the granddaughter of one of Spring Mill’s CCC guys, Carol, for a stroll in the village to discover more about the daily life of one of our very own CCC guys. Meet at the lamp post near Pioneer Village parking lot.
· 1pm: Camp Life—Join us at Donaldson Cave parking lot to take a short stroll in the lawn where company 539 and 1536 once stood. We will unveil our new CCC interpretive sign and have a short dedication to the amazing work of these young men which includes part of their morning routine, the Pledge of Allegiance.
· 2pm-4pm: CCC Rollcall Experience in Pioneer Village—Find out what our CCC boys are up to with live reenactors telling their story. Start near Ordinary (Concessions).
· 7pm: CCC Kayak Trip—Register in advance to join our kayak trip on Spring Mill Lake to hear the work our guys did in and around it! Bring your own kayak or canoe OR rent one of the few we have. Contact Sheree at 812-849-3534 or sbelt@dnr.in.gov.

Sunday, June 11th:
· 10am: CCC History Hike—Meet Anthony by Sycamore Shelter for a hike to see the many contributions the Civilian Conservation Corps has made to Spring Mill State Park. Rugged. 1 mile. 1 hour.
· 1pm: CCC Recap and Salute to our guys. Meet at Donaldson Cave parking lot. If raining, please meet at the Red Cross Cabin.
· 2pm-4pm: Slideshow presentation of CCC photos at Red Cross Cabin
PARK ENTRY FEES MAY APPLY
CALL SPRING MILL STATE PARK FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812)849-3534

Bedford Farmer's Market
2023-06-10 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-24 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Square, 1501 I Street, Bedford, IN, 47421, United States
BEDFORD FARMER’S MARKET
Each Saturday, you will find a bustlin’ downtown square in Bedford. The west side will be filled with vendors selling their homemade baked goods, handcrafted gifts, fresh cut flowers and homegrown produce.
Every Saturday
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Whiskey Tasting at Spring Mill State Park
2023-06-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
WHISKEY TASTING IN THE VILLAGE
Spring Mill State Park is excited to host the 2nd Whiskey Tasting in the Pioneer Village. Stroll through the village and visit the buildings where 8 different distilleries will be set up offering whiskey tasting.
You must be 21 to attend. If coming from outside of the park, you must have a designated driver who is 21 or older. There is no charge for the DD.
YOU MUST RSVP. Do so by calling 812-849-3534.
For more information, contact Coletta at cprewitt@dnr.in.gov
COST: $35-$45

The Avalons - LIVE
2023-06-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Mitchell Opera House, 217 North 7th Street, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
THE AVALONS
Calling all fans of oldies and rock-n-roll…The Avalons will be performing at the historic Mitchell Opera House on June 10th at 7 p.m.!
The Avalons (formerly Sh-Boom) had its birth in 1987 when two fellow broadcasters at an oldies station with a love for 50’s and 60’s rock decided they could produce an excellent show! They decided that they wanted to be a show with all the entertainment elements…costumes, choreography, audience participation and wacky humor, instead of just another band that played oldies. A wacky comedy style evolved along with the music and their great 4 part harmonies were complemented with one zany bit after another.
Within a few years, they were headlining at fairs and festivals around the midwest and east coast. They were soon opening for scores of legendary artists like The Temptations, The Four Tops, Paul Revere and the Raiders, and others. A four day engagement at Springfest in Ocean City, Maryland, landed them a long-term association and even more opportunities to open for acts like The Beach Boys, The Smothers Brothers, America, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons and even country acts like Mary Chapin Carpenter, Collin Raye, Marty Stewart and dozens of others. Everywhere, they left audiences applauding their great harmonies, howling at their wacky comedy, and praising them for recreating so many warm memories of the 50’s and 60’s.
Tickets are for sale now!
Tickets to see the Avalons are $25 for adults and $13 for kids 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at Mitchell ACE Hardware, the ticket booth the night of the event, or by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/620784542277
All seating is first come, first served.
Food and drinks are not permitted in the auditorium.
Mitchell Opera House is handicap accessible.
ALL INFORMATION ABOVE IS DIRECTLY FROM THE MITCHELL OPERA HOUSE WEBSITE: CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Heather Land - LIVE
2023-06-11 19:00 - 22:00 | The Mitchell Opera House, 217 North 7th Street, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
HEATHER LAND- LIVE
Comedienne, author, and singer Heather Land tells it like it is with sarcasm and Southern charm. Practically overnight, Heather burst through the clutter of the online world with her hilarious and witty videos, which have garnered more than 300 million views. And she’s captured the attention of more than 2.8 million followers on Facebook. After privately sharing her hilarious musings about the oddities of daily life to her immediate friends, they dared her to share them publicly. When she reluctantly posted online, millions of people shared the videos and a true social media star was born. Over the course of only a few months, Heather’s videos were shared by celebrities like Miranda Lambert and social tastemakers, immediately connecting with her down-to-earth personality and reaching hundreds of millions of people in the process. Heather’s audience was first drawn in by her quick wit filtered through a high pitched SnapChat voice changer, but they have remained connected to her because of the way she shows us how to laugh at the chaos we all live through on a daily basis. The words in her stories and songs reach the hearts of audiences across the country reminding us of the many ways that real life can be really hard and really funny. (All information is directly from Eventbrite)
Learn more about Heather at heatherlandofficial.com
Tickets must be purchased in advance on Eventbrite:
CLICK HERE to get yours today.

no food or drinks allowed in the theater
the facility is handicapped accessible
this event is not hosted by the Mitchell Opera House

Green Hill Cemetery Tour
2023-06-14 10:00, 2023-06-28 10:00 | Green Hill Cemetery, 1201 18th St, Bedford, IN, 47421, United States
GREEN HILL CEMETERY TOUR
In honor of Limestone Month, we are offering a guided tour through Green Hill Cemetery. This cemetery is full of intricate gravestones made of limestone. As we walk through, you’ll hear interesting fact about the limestone industry, explanations of special cemetery stones and stories about some of the prominent figures that have been laid to rest there.
We are offering two tours in June:
14th – 10:00 AM
28th – 10:00 AM
This is a FREE event available to the public. If you would like to RSVP, please call (812)849-1090 (leave a message) or email kmiller@limestonecountry.com.

Bedrock Biker Rally
2023-06-15 - 2023-06-18 | IN, United States
BEDROCK BIKER RALLY
Welcome to the 2023 Bedrock Biker Rally! If you are ready to let loose, have fun and enjoy live music with a bunch of bikers this is something you will not want to miss! Three days full of music, food, biker games and MORE.
Check out their page for more information:
https://www.bedrockbikerrally.com/

3D Stone Tour
2023-06-15 10:00, 2023-06-22 10:00 | IN, United States
LIMESTONE INDUSTRY TOURS
Lawrence County Tourism has partnered with 3D Stone, Inc. to bring you two special events for Limestone Month!
Join us for a tour through a limestone production plant and get a glimpse into an industry that is still rocking the nation – literally! This 52,000 sq. ft. facility in Bedford allows for high volume production for all sizes of projects, large and small. You can see their work scattered throughout Indiana, such as the Indiana University campus, Purdue University and the Indianapolis Children’s Museum. The company has grown to become an industry leader, serving big name clients all across the country. Even in Canada!
On the tour, you will see their workers in action – processing limestone by cutting and carving with expert craftsmanship!
These tours are FREE to the public with LIMITED SPACE available.
June 15th | 10:00 AM
June 22nd | 10:00 AM
Visitors must comply with the following rules to ensure a safe tour. Failure to follow the rules will keep you from entering the facillity.
– You must be 18 or older to participate.
– You must wear closed-toe shoes while on 3D Stone, Inc. grounds.
– You must wear a hard hat through the duration of the tour. These will be provided for you.
– You must be willing to provide certain information, such as: your full name, contact information, age, workplace and provide a signature.
You must pre-register by June 13th for the June 15th tour OR by June 20th for the June 22nd tour. No one will be allowed to enter the facility without pre-registering.
RSVP by calling (812)849-1090. If we are not in the office, leave a message and we will get back with you as soon as we can! To make sure we can accommodate space for others, please only register for one tour.
1201 Limestone Drive
Bedford, Indiana 47421

Judah Heritage Festival
2023-06-16 - 2023-06-18 | Johnny Junxions, 385 Hillcrest Way, Bedford, IN, United States
JUDAH HERITAGE FESTIVAL
We look forward to the Judah Heritage Festival all year!
Auctions – Car Show – Carnival Rides – Parade – Fireworks
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY
6 PM – 7 PM Larry Summerton
7:30 PM – 9 PM Cody Ikerd & the Sidewinders
SATURDAY
4 PM – 4:45 PM Harrison Judah
5 PM – 6 PM Jo and Kev
6:30 PM – 8 PM 45 Drive
8:30 PM – 10:15 PM The Rumors

What Do Railroads Do?
2023-06-17 02:00 - 14:00 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
COMPARING SPRING MILL AND ROCKFORD
David Nord, professor emeritus of journalism and adjunct professor emeritus of history at Indiana University, brings us a very special presentation during Limestone Month! Meet with us to learn about some very interesting similarities and differences between two towns in Southern Indiana – Mitchell and Seymour – and how flour milling and the railroad correlate. Yep – that’s what we said – “flour” and “the railroad”. This should be interesting!
This event will be held in the Pioneer Village at Spring Mill State Park inside the Tavern.

Limestone & Lemonade
2023-06-22 - 2023-06-23, 2023-06-29 - 2023-06-30 | IN, United States
LIMESTONE & LEMONADE
We are teaming up with Tink’s Fine Art to bring you a brand new experience for Limestone Month!
Join us for Limestone & Lemonade – an event where you get to be creative and enjoy some lemonade while you are at it!
Tink has two projects for you to choose from, but both involve painting on a piece of limestone!
Will you paint a lemon tree or a patriotic sunset?
Check out both dates and locations below. Tickets are $15 per person. You must purchase tickets beforehand!
June 22 – Otis Shelter at Otis Park
CLICK HERE to buy tickets. Sale ends June 20.
June 29 – Shelter House at Mitchell City Hall
CLICK HERE to buy tickets. Sale ends June 27.

Limited space is available.

Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
2023-06-23 - 2023-06-26 | The Lawrence County 4H Fairgrounds, 11265 US Highway 50W, Bedford, IN, 47421, United States
58th ANNUAL GEM, MINERAL, FOSSIL SHOW
The Lawrence County Rock Club hosts the annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds.
See a variety of gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, fossils, rocks, gifts, lapidary supplies, Rockhound & Prospecting tools, 4-H/science fair projects and more!
Friday | 10 AM 0 6:30 PM
Saturday | 9 AM to 6:30 PM
Sunday | 10 AM to 4 PM
For more information, call (812)929-5367

Limestone Heritage Festival
2023-06-23 - 2023-06-25 | Harp Commons, IN, United States
LIMESTONE HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Lawrence County has a long history with limestone. You can find limestone everywhere here! From the landscape to the architecture, almost any where you step foot, limestone is in sight.
This weekend, celebrate the rich limestone heritage with us during the Annual Limestone Heritage Festival!
FRIDAY – June 23
8 AM – 9 PM Land of Limestone Exhibit – Stonegate Arts & Education
11 AM – 11 PM Food Trucks – J Street
12 PM – 8 PM Photography Contest – Lawrence County History Museum
5 PM – 8 PM Limestone Carving Exhibit – Downtown Depot
5 PM Architectural Walking Tour – Lawrence County History Museum
5 PM – 11 PM Beer Garden – Harp Commons
6:15 PM – 8 PM Cody Ikerd & the Sidewinders – Harp Commons
8:30 PM – 11 PM Stone Carnival – Harp Commons
SATURDAY – June 24
8 AM – 12 PM Farmers Market – East Side of Square
8 AM – 6 PM Land of Limestone Exhibit – Stonegate Arts & Education
9 AM – 12 PM To-Go Pancake Breakfast – Masonic Lodge
9 AM – 3 PM Photography Contest – Lawrence County History Museum
9 AM – 4 PM Limestone Carving Exhibit – Downtown Depot
11 AM – 11 PM Food Trucks – J Street
3 PM Frank Bill Book Signing – Stonegate Arts & Education
4 PM – 11 PM Beer Garden – Harp Commons
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM The D&O Band – Harp Commons
5:30 PM Flag Raising Ceremony – 16th & I Street
6 PM Parade – Downtown Bedford
AFTER PARADE The D&O Band – Harp Commons
8 PM – 11 PM Soul Street – Harp Commons
10 PM – 10:15 PM Fireworks – Downtown Bedford
50/50 Raffle
1 Ticket – $1
2 Tickets – $5
12 Tickets – $10
25 Tickets – $20
Winner will be announced after fireworks on Saturday night

Limestone Weekend at Spring Mill State Park
2023-06-24 - 2023-06-26 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
LIMESTONE WEEKEND
Limestone plays a big role in the architecture and landscape of Spring Mill State Park and Lawrence County. The history of limestone in this area can be traced back many generations. This weekend, visitors can learn more about limestone while participating in fun events brought to you by the Park Naturalists.
*More info to come
Park Entry Fees May Apply

Cave River Valley Day
2023-06-24 - 2023-06-25 | IN, United States
CAVE RIVER VALLEY
This is your chance to explore the lesser known property owned by Spring Mill State Park!
*More info to come

Limestone Volkswalk 10k/5k
2023-06-24 09:00 | IN, United States
LIMESTONE VOLKSWALK
Join us for a guided volkswalk through two historic downtown neighborhoods. Since it’s Limestone Month, this walk will feature special limestone homes, buildings and more. This tour will take also take you through the Limestone Heritage Festival where you can stop to enjoy the festivities.
Begins at Hardees at 9:00 AM
1510 16th Street – Bedford, IN 47421
The 10k will last approximately 2.5 hours
There will be a stopping point if you would only like to do a 5k.

Take a Stroll Through History
2023-06-27 18:00 | IN, United States
TAKE A STROLL THROUGH HISTORY
Let’s go for a stroll through the northside historic district of Bedford and learn a little more about the history of this city in Indiana!
Led by Teena Ligman & Marla Jones, meet at Episcopal Church 1219 14th Street, Bedford 47421

Bedford Park Outdoor Series
2023-06-28 18:00 | IN, United States
TAKE A STROLL THROUGH HISTORY
Sometimes, the best way to learn is by taking the classroom to the great outdoors. Let’s go for a stroll through the northside historic district of Bedford and learn a little more about the history of this city in Indiana.
Led by: Teena Ligman & Marla Jones
Location: Episcopal Church 1219 14th Street, Bedford
RSVP by contacting Jordan Webb at 812-275-5692
Brought to you by:
Purdue University, Hoosier National Forest, Bedford Parks Department, USDA, DNR

Fireworks
2023-06-30 - 2023-07-05 | IN, United States
LOCAL FIREWORKS
Here are some of the best places to watch fireworks for Independence Day!
LAWRENCE COUNTY:
Bedford – July 4th
Wilson Park
Mitchell – July 1st
Lehigh Fields
Heltonville – July 1st
Pleasant Run Park

NEARBY:
Monroe County Fairgrounds – June 30th
Patoke Lake – July 1st
Lake Monroe – July 2nd
Shoals – July 4th
French Lick – July 4th

Old Fashion Independence Celebration
2023-07-01 - 2023-07-03 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
SPRING MILL STATE PARK
Celebrate Independence Day the ol’ fashioned way at Spring Mill State Park! We’ve got games, crafts, demonstrations and more!
SATURDAY
All Day – Games on the Mill Lawn, Covered Wagon Photo Op, Meet Pearl at the Print Shop
11 AM – Hog Caller Contest | Upper Residence in Pioneer Village
11:45 AM – History of Weaving | Weavers Cabin in Pioneer Village
12:30 PM – Lemonade & Cookies | Meeting House in Pioneer Village
1:00 PM – Abraham Lincoln Speech
2:30 PM – Bracelet Crafts | Leather Shop in Pioneer Village
3 PM – Paper Dolls Souvenir | Lower Residence in Pioneer Village
3:30 PM – Game of Graces | Mill Lawn in Pioneer Village
SUNDAY
All Day – Games on the Mill Lawn, Covered Wagon Photo Op, Meet Pearl at the Print Shop
8:30 AM – Non-Denominational Worship Service | Meeting House in Pioneer Village
11 AM – Quilting Demonstration | Upper Residence in Pioneer Village
11:30 AM – Patriotic Wooden Top Craft | Meeting House in Pioneer Village
12:30 PM – Mug Rug Craft | Weavers Cabin in Pioneer Village
1 PM – Pie Eating Contest | Upper Residence inPioneer Village
1:30 PM- Spinning Demonstration | Upper Residence in Pioneer Village
2:30 PM – Game of Graces | Mill Lawn in Pioneer Village
3:30 PM – Patriotic Bracelet Craft | Upper Residence in Pioneer Village

Where to watch fireworks in Lawrence County:
Click Here

Lawrence County Fair
2023-07-07 - 2023-07-16 | The Lawrence County 4H Fairgrounds, 11265 US Highway 50W, Bedford, IN, 47421, United States
LAWRENCE COUNTY 4H FAIR
Daily Events
Steel Horse Carnival – July 10-15, 5-10 PM
Tactical Force Mobile Laser Tag – July 10-14, 4-10PM
Petting Zoo – Daily – 5-9 PM
Friday, July 7
6 PM – Queen Contest
6 PM – Tractor Pull – $10 Adults – $7 Ages 7-12, Free 6 and Under
Saturday, July 8
5 AM – Animal Check In
9 AM – Dog Showmanship & Obedience
2 PM – Public Fashion Revue
7 PM – Demo Derby – $10 Adults – $7 Ages 7-12, Free 6 and Under
Sunday, July 9
Dog Agility
12 PM – Horse & Pony English
5 PM – Horse & Pony Contesting
7 PM – Bar MC Rodeo – $10 Adults – $7 Ages 7-12, Free 6 and Under
Monday, July 10
9 AM – Dairy Females, Dairy Steers & Minis
4 PM – Horse & Pony Minis
5 PM – Market Beef Show
6:30 PM – Baby Contest
7 PM – Pig Scramble $7 Adults – $5 Ages 7-12, Free 6 and Under
Tuesday, July 11
9 AM – Swine Show
10 AM – Games & Bicycle Rodeo
4 PM – Poultry Show
7 PM – Quads Flat Truck – $10 Adults – $7 Ages 7-12, Free 6 and Under
Wednesday, July 12
9 AM – Dairy Goat Show
4 PM – Beef Show
6 PM – Backwoods Bluegrass Band
7 PM – Drag Racing – $10 Adults – $7 Ages 7-12, Free 6 and Under
Thursday, July 13
9 AM – Pygmy & Meat Goat Show
10 AM – Cat Show
4 PM – Sheep Show
6 PM – Robotics Challenge
Friday, July 14
9 AM – Rabbit Show
10 AM – Horse & Pony Fun Show
4 PM – Round Robin
6 PM – Jim Hayden & The Country Playboys Band
7 PM – Motocross – $10 Adults – $7 Ages 7-12, Free 6 and Under
Saturday, July 15
11 AM – Senior Brunch
1 PM – Parade of Champions
2 PM – 4H Livestock Auction
7 PM – SxS – $10 Adults – $7 Ages 7-12, Free 6 and Under
