Limestone Country

Stand Up Comedy by Laughing Dad Entertainment
2024-08-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Mitchell Opera House, IN, United States
Be ready to LAUGH when we transform this beautiful venue into an uproarious comedy club! This is the perfect night out for a fun date night, a hilarious evening with friends, or anyone looking for an unforgettable comedy experience. The Mitchell Opera House’s beautiful atmosphere creates the ideal setting for a night of laughter. This show is PG. Doors open at 6:15 PM.
Comedians include: Danny Browning, Sean Smith, and Shanda Sung
Tickets are $18 for adults | $9 for kids 12 & under
Tickets can also be purchased with cash or check at ACE in Mitchell or at the ticket booth the night of the event with cash, check, or card!

Cody Ikerd & Rusty Gator Benefit Concert
2024-08-24 20:00 | Harp Commons, IN, United States
Join us for an evening of great music and great food at the Cody Ikerd & Rusty Gator Benefit Concert on Saturday, August 24th, at 8 PM at Harp Commons. Enjoy an unforgettable performance by Cody Ikerd while supporting a meaningful cause. Tickets are just $15 each, and kids 12 and under attend free. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the family of Brenten Trueblood to help support his daughters during this time.
Get your tickets today and be part of a night that’s about more than just music, and don’t forget your lawn chair!

Fiber Arts Weekend
2024-08-31 - 2024-09-03 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
Thread, yarn, and rope – just a few of the important things made of different fibers! Step back in time and see how various fiber-related activities affected our Pioneer Village at Spring Mill State Park!
All day: Quilting demonstration, nature weaving, pioneer toys and games, needle felting demonstration
August 31:
10:30 AM – Make a Tic Tac Toe game
11:30 AM – Spinning & Quilting demonstrations. Try to use a drop spindle!
1:30 PM – Make a small woven coaster on a cardboard loom (Weavers Cabin)
2:00 PM – Arm knitting demonstration
2:30 PM – Lace-making demonstration. You can even try your hand at bobbin lace and see tatting! (Leather Shop)
3:00 PM – Learn finger knitting
3:30-4:15 PM – Pick up a coloring book from the Grist Mill about flowers in the village gardens while learning about the construction on the mill
4:30 PM – Mill and Mercantile close
5:00 PM – All Village buildings closed
September 1:
8:30 AM – Non-denominational worship service (Meeting House)
9:30 AM – Pick up a coloring book at the Grist Mill and find out about the ongoing construction
10:00 AM – Spinning demonstration – try spinning on the spinning wheel and drop spindle!
11:00 AM – Try your hand at quilting!
1:30 PM – See how to felt soap
2:30 PM – Pick up a Gods eye ornament kit and see how to make one
3:30 PM – Make a craft at the Leather Shop
4:30 PM – Mill and Mercantile close
5:00 PM – All Village buildings closed
September 2:
10:00 AM – Cord making demonstration
11:00 AM – Find out all about weaving. Pick up a weaving project (Weavers Shop)
11:30 AM – Make stick people using a stick and scraps of fabric
1:15 PM – Pick up paper dolls to take home, while finding out about the construction in the village (Grist Mill)
2:30 PM – Find out how to make a small cord. Get a bracelet kit to take home!
3:30 PM – Make a butterfly on a cloths pin
4:30 PM – Mill and Mercantile close
5:00 PM – All Village buildings closed

The Sunflower Market at Lambrecht Farm
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-08 | Lambrecht Farms, 5262 Leatherwood Rd, Bedford, IN, 47421, United States
Enjoy the beautiful fall weather at the Fall Sunflower Market at Lambrecht Farm in Bedford! This event will feature craft, farmers, and merchandise booths, along with food vendors.
Admission is $5 – ages 12 & under are FREE.
No pets & no smoking.

Williams Bridge Dinner 2024
2024-09-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Williams Bridge, Williams, IN, 47470, United States
Every year, Lawrence County Tourism and the Williams Community host a dinner on the Historic Williams Covered Bridge.

Tickets must be purchased beforehand and are $30 per person. Contact the Lawrence County Tourism office at (812) 849-1090 to get your tickets. Please leave a message if no one is in the office.
Gather – 4:00 PM
Dinner – 5:00 PM
We hope to see you there!

Mark Wills
2024-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Mitchell Opera House, IN, United States
While climbing his musical ‘ladder,’ Mark Wills has recorded Gold and Platinum albums and released some of the most enduring and recognizable Country Music hits of the last 25 Years. One of his biggest hits to date is the RIAA Gold-certified “19 Somethin’” – a six-week No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart! Wills continues to hit the road with his high-energy show, which is full of hits that are the soundtrack to so many people’s lives.
Tickets are $40 for Adults | $20 for Kids $12 & Under
Tickets can be purchased with cash or check at ACE in Mitchell or at the ticket booth the night of the event with cash, check, or card!
Doors open at 6:15 PM

77th Mitchell Persimmon Festival
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-29 | Downtown Mitchell, Mitchell, IN, United States
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 checks for every ride.

**Amazing Staff**: Enjoy the carnival with peace of mind knowing that ALL staff have passed through background checks and are dedicated to providing a fun, safe environment for everyone.
Click the festival website link below to view a schedule of the daily events.

Tri Kappa Candlelight Tour
2024-09-21 16:00 - 21:00 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
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 earlier life.
The event is free after you pay Park Admission.
$7 for Indiana Residents | $9 for Out-Of-State Residents

Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-29 | The Lawrence County 4H Fairgrounds, 11265 US Highway 50W, Bedford, IN, 47421, United States
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

Free Fishing Days
2024-09-28 - 2024-09-29 | 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
Avoca Park
Spring Mill State Park
*park entry fee may apply
Williams Dam & Recreational Area
Tincher Pond
Do you know how to fish? See Fishing Tips and Videos.

Autumn Harvest Days
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-07 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
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

Campsite Decorating Contest
2024-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
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!

1800's Music Weekend
2024-10-12 - 2024-10-14 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
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.

Beetlejuice Boogie Bash
2024-10-12 - 2024-10-13 | Heltonville Park, 590 Diamond Road, Heltonville, IN, 47436, United States
Don’t miss our annual parade and Fall Festival which includes Trunk-or-Treat and our haunted house!

Heltonville Haunted House
2024-10-12 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-10-19 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-10-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Heltonville Park, 590 Diamond Road, Heltonville, IN, 47436, United States
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

Scarecrow Weekend
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-21 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
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 pm to prepare for Haunted Village*
3:30 PM: Costume Parade in the campground – Dress up in costume and arrive at the campground amphitheater no later than 3:20 pm to be a part of this fun parade! Public welcome.
7:30 PM: Haunted Village – MUST HAVE PREPURCHASED TICKET TO ATTEND. See details of the event on our calendar under the title, “Haunted Village”.

Haunted Village
2024-10-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
Pioneer Village takes on a whole new, scary look for this one evening each year!
DON’T SHOW UP AT EVENT WITHOUT PRE-PURCHASED TICKET! Buy your ticket at the pool parking lot the morning of October 19th to go through this scary spectacle! Event takes place from 7:30-9:30pm in the Village.
Bracelets are available starting at 8am in our pool parking lot on Saturday, October 19th ONLY. No entry will be allowed in the pool parking lot before 7am. Bracelets are $5 each and are limited to 10 per person. Only 2500 bracelets will be given out and they go fast. Haunted Village is recommended for ages 12 and up. If you choose to bring a young child, even a baby, they will be charged to get in as well.

Kim Robins and Tempest Rain
2024-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Mitchell Opera House, IN, United States
Bluegrass singer, songwriter, and Pinecastle Recording Artist, Kim Robin’s vocals have earned her two nominations for IBMA’s Momentum Vocalist Award (2015 and 2017). Since releasing her debut CD in February of 2013, Robins has gained attention as a high-energy bluegrass band featuring a collection of talented musicians and vocalists who share a love for traditional and contemporary bluegrass music. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Tickets are $30 for adults | $15 for kids 12 & under
Tickets can be purchased with cash or check at ACE in Mitchell or at the ticket booth the night of the event with cash, check, or card!

Craft Show in the Village
2024-11-02 - 2024-11-04 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
Join us for the Craft Show in the Pioneer Village of Spring Mill State Park! Each cabin in the village will feature different vendors with their uniquely crafted items. Bring your family and your friends!
*THIS IS A CASH-ONLY EVENT*
Entry Fees:
$3 | Adult
Free | 3 & Under
Park Fee Will Apply – $7 Indiana Residents | $9 Out-Of-State Residents
2024 Hours:
Saturday – 9 AM-5 PM
Sunday – 10 AM – 4 PM

Holiday in the Village
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-08 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
Bring your holiday spirit to the Spring Mill State Parks’ “Holiday in the Village!” Stroll through the historic Pioneer Village as it is lit up for the Christmas season.
Visit with Santa, enjoy a warm beverage with cookies, and listen to holiday music in the village cabins.

Drive-Thru Holiday Lights
2024-12-06 18:00 - 2024-12-07 21:30 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
If you have ever joined us at the Spring Mill State Park Campground for the Haunted Campground – you HAVE to see this! A light show like you have never seen will happen on the weekend of Holiday in the Village! Campsites will be filled with bright Christmas lights and decor for everyone to see. Load up the family and enjoy the show!
$5 per vehicle. This is a cash-only event. Funds from this event help support our park through the efforts of our Friends of Spring Mill State Park.
Vote for your favorite site decorations. The winner receives two free nights of camping in 2025.

Christmas Around the Square
2024-12-07 14:00 - 19:00 | Bedford Square, 1501 I Street, Bedford, IN, 47421, United States
Celebrate this holiday season in downtown Bedford for Christmas Around the Square! There are so many cheerful events lined up, along with the opportunity to shop all around the square at various boutiques and the Christmas store.
And of course… the Bedford Christmas Parade at 6 PM!
