Green Hill Cemetery Tour
2023-06-28 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

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

Limestone & Lemonade
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.

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:
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Bedford Farmer's Market
2023-07-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-08 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-15 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-22 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-29 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-05 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-12 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-19 08:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date | 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

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

Weekend Activities at Spring Mill State Park
2023-07-07 08:00 - 2023-07-09 17:00 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
FRIDAY
9AM – Trail 4 Nature Preserve Hike
Meet Tony at Donaldson Cave parking lot for a hike on Trail 4 and 7. We’ll talk about the history, flora and fauna of the trail. 90 min. Moderate hike.
8:30 PM – Bat Night Hike
Meet Sydney at the Twin Caves parking lot to hike down to Twin and Bronson Caves to learn about Indiana bats and maybe even see some! .75 mile rugged hike. 1 hour. Flashlights provided.
SATURDAY
10 AM – 10.8 Mile Trail Challenge Group Hike (Part One)
Interested in completing Spring Mill’s 10.8 mile Trail Challenge but want a group to do it with? Hike trails 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 & Stagecoach!
Meet at Village Parking Lot. Bring lunch and plenty of water. 6 miles. 5 hours.
2 PM – Creek Stomp
Learn about and find some of the macroinvertebrates found in Mill Creek. Meet at the Village Ordinary. 30 minutes.
SUNDAY
10 AM – 10.8 Mile Trail Challenge Group Hike (Part Two)
Interested in completing Spring Mill’s 10.8 mile Trail Challenge but want a group to do it with? Hike the Mountain Bike trail and Trails 3 & 6!
Meet at Pool Parking Lot. Bring plenty of water. 4.75 miles. 3 hours.
2 PM – Cave Creatures
Learn about the unique creatures that utilize our caves and what we can do to protect them. Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center. 20 minutes.

2023 Limestone 5k
2023-07-15 - 2023-07-16 | IN
LIMESTONE 5K
Join us for one of the oldest 5k’s in southern Indiana, the 47th Annual Limestone 5k! Proceeds from this race go to the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County, so each race entry helps a child.
$25 Entry Fee
Click Here to Sign Up and Learn More

The Monarchs - Live at MOH
2023-07-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Mitchell Opera House, 217 North 7th Street, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
MITCHELL OPERA HOUSE
The Monarchs will be performing live 50s and 60s music at the historic Mitchell Opera House on July 15th at 7:00 p.m.!
The Monarchs started in an era full of sock hops, teen clubs, and AM radio. If a group had a record out, it was possible to receive airplay. The Monarchs’ first recording, “Over The Mountain,” in 1962, was the first step in establishing what has become an unprecedented reign over Louisville’s pop music. The SAMBO Agency (later to become Triangle Talent) soon signed these eager young men. Their second single was James Brown’s “This Old Heart.” This danceable, up-tempo number backed with, “Till I Hear It From You,” a soft romantic song written by Louisvillian, Charles Woodring, introduced the lasting Monarchs’ sound. Released on the JAM label, it quickly soared to the top of both WAKY and WKLO’s charts. By the spring of 1963, The Monarchs had established their name locally as well as regionally.
The Monarchs traveled all along the East Coast, playing at every event from teen dances to grand openings for shopping centers. They appeared on radio and TV shows, such as the Bob Braun Show. Each appearance earned them invaluable experience and won them new fans. The travel was paying off. “Look Homeward Angel” went to #1 in 17 major markets and was breaking into the Top 10 throughout the country. The Monarchs appeared in concert with some of the biggest national performers of the time including Del Shannon, Jay and the Americans, the Beach Boys, Glen Campbell, Bo Diddley, Johnny Tillotson and Dee Dee Sharp.
The group is still together after all this time and will be performing a variety of 50s and 60s music at the historic Mitchell Opera House!
Tickets are on sale now! Tickets are available in advance at Mitchell ACE Hardware and by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/621064840657
Tickets will also be available for sale at the ticket booth the night of the event.
All seating at Mitchell Opera House is first come, first served.
Mitchell Opera House is handicap accessible.
Food and drinks are not permitted in the auditorium.
Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
ALL INFORMATION ABOVE IS DIRECTLY FROM THE MITCHELL OPERA HOUSE WEBSITE

Galactic Gathering
2023-07-21 - 2023-07-23 | IN, United States
GALACTIC GATHERING
This 2-day event will be memorable for all, with special appearances from Astronauts Joe Allen, Tony England, Kevin Ford, Jerry Ross, and Charlie Walker. There will also be a guest appearance from actor Joel Johnstone, who played Mitchell astronaut, Gus Grissom, in the popular TV series, “Astronaut Wives Club”
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Friday, July 21
6:00 pm – “Friday Night Feast” held at the Mitchell Community Building (101 Tom Green Dr, Mitchell, IN)
*Tickets are required and available to purchase now

Saturday, July 22
11 pm – 3 pm – Free Tours Through the Grissom Boyhood Home on Grissom Ave.
*Tickets are not required.
1 pm – 3 pm – Photo Opportunities with all special guests
*Tickets are required and available to purchase now
6 pm – “Saturday Night Symposium” held at the Mitchell Opera House in Downtown Mitchell
*Tickets are required and available to purchase now
Learn about the astronauts:

Joe Allen was a mission specialist on STS-5 (November 11-16, 1982) and STS-51A (November 8-16,1984) and has logged a total of 314 hours in space, including the first space salvage attempt in history with an untethered space walk. The crew successfully retrieved for return to Earth the Palapa B-2 and Westar VI communications satellites.
Tony England was selected as a scientist-astronaut by NASA in August 1967. He subsequently completed the initial academic training and a 53-week course in flight training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, and served as a support crewman for the Apollo 13 and 16 flights.
Kevin Ford served as Director of Operations at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, from January to December of 2004. From January 2005 until July of 2008, Ford served as a space shuttle and International Space Station Capsule Communicator (CAPCOM) in the Mission Control Center, working shuttle missions STS-115, STS-116, STS-117, STS-120, STS-122 and STS-123, as well as International Space Station expeditionary stage operations.
Jerry Ross flew as a mission specialist on STS-61B (1985), STS-27 (1988) and STS-37 (1991); was the Payload Commander on STS-55/Spacelab-D2 (1993); and served as a mission specialist on the second space shuttle to rendezvous and dock with the Russian Space Station Mir, STS-74 (1995), the first International Space Station assembly mission, STS-88 (1998) and on another Space Station assembly mission, STS-110 (2002). A veteran of seven space flights, Ross has more than 1,393 hours in space, including 58 hours and 18 minutes of EVA on nine spacewalks. He was the first human to be launched into space seven times.
Charlie Walker accompanied the McDonnell Douglas CFES equipment as a crew member on Space Shuttle missions 41-D, 51-D, and 61-B, accumulating 20 days of experience in space and traveling 8.2 million miles. Aboard these Space Shuttle missions Mr. Walker also performed early protein crystal growth experiments and participated as a test subject in numerous medical studies.

Various events will be offered, for a cost, throughout the historic city of Mitchell to support the Grissom Boyhood Home.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
See also:
Astronauts in Lawrence County
Virgil I. Grissom Memorial
Grissom Monument

Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom Days
2023-07-22 - 2023-07-24 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
GUS GRISSOM DAYS
This weekend is dedicated to Lawrence County astronaut, Virgil I. Grissom – known as “Gus”.
Grissom grew up in Mitchell, Indiana and went on to become one of the first Americans to fly into space.
He will always be remembered in our hometown and nation-wide!
Join us for fun space and NASA related events at Spring Mill State Park this weekend!
*More info to come
Park Entry Fees May Apply

2nd Annual Cement City Cruise In
2023-07-22 - 2023-07-23 | Lehigh Fields, IN, United States
CEMENT CITY CRUISE IN
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Cement City Cruise-In! There will be a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, food, vendors, top 50 awards, and more. Check out some of the little shrine cars from Indiana’s largest active Shrine Club!

Location: Lehigh Field 211 N Meridian Rd. Mitchell, IN 47446
Show Begins at 9 AM

Day of Registration is 8 AM – 12 PM
Registration: $20 per Entry
Open to all trucks, cars and motorcycles!
All proceeds will go to the La-Or-Ma Shrine Club, a volunteer group dedicated to raising money and assisting the Shrine Hospital for Children!

Sponsored by Hoosier Uplands, Lawrence County Tourism, and Hiram’s Hot Rods.
***Follow for more posts regarding the show, where to find registration, and vendors.
▪︎SHOW ENTRANTS need to enter via West Main Street. No public parking access, show vehicles only.
▪︎SPECTATORS: Please enter via North Meridian Road for public parking. Parking access is only available with this route.

Weekend Programs at Spring Mill State Park
2023-08-04 - 2023-08-07 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
Friday, August 4th
2:00pm: Nature Talk with the Naturalist – Swing by the Ordinary at the Village to see what nature mystery items Naturalist Jill has on display. 1 hour.
9pm: Full Moon Hike- Meet Anthony at the Donaldson Cave parking lot for a moderate night hike under August’s Full Sturgeon Moon!. 2.25 miles. 1.5 hours.

Saturday, August 5th
9am: Lime Kiln Hike – Join Tony on a rugged off-trail hike to a late 1800 lime kiln. Discover how they worked and what they were used for. Lakeview Act. Center. 45 min
10:30am: August is Tree Check Month– Meet Jill at Oak Ridge Shelter House for a hike to look for signs of distress on our trees. 1 hour.
6pm: Kid Campfire Songs– Join Sydney at the campground amphitheater for a time of fun camp songs to sing together. Recommended for kids of all ages. 25 min.
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Sunday, August 6th
10:30am: Hike for Your Health-Meet Naturalist Jill at Twin Cave Parking lot to hike a portion of Trail 3 while we discuss the benefits of being outside. 1 hour.
2pm: Busy Beavers- Come and learn about beavers and why they are so important, and you will get to build your own beaver dam! Lakeview Act. Center. 30 minutes.

Bloomington Jazz Orchestra - Live at MOH
2023-08-04 19:00 | The Mitchell Opera House, 217 North 7th Street, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
MITCHELL OPERA HOUSE
Calling all jazz lovers… Bloomington Jazz Orchestra will be performing live at the Mitchell Opera House on Friday, August 4th at 7p.m.!
The Bloomington Jazz Orchestra, formerly The Swing Time Big Band, is an 18 piece jazz group made up of some of the most passionate jazz musicians in the Bloomington Community. The 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.
Sit back and listen to this finely tuned big band machine weave their musical blend and magic!
Hank Wintczak, former Mitchell Band Director, is proud to bring this talented group of musicians to the Mitchell Opera House.
Tickets are on sale now at Ace Hardware in Mitchell and at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/662924072747
Tickets can also be purchased at the ticket booth the night of the event!
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Mitchell Opera House is handicap accessible.
All seating is first come, first served.
We hope you can join us!

THE INFORMATION ABOVE IS DIRECTLY FROM THE MITCHELL OPERA HOUSE WEBSITE

Heritage Day
2023-08-05 - 2023-08-07 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
HERITAGE DAY
Heritage Days are a fun way to explore the way Pioneers lived and played back in the 1800s.
QUILT SHOW
August 6
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
During this event, quilts are presented all throughout the Pioneer Village. See them draped over the fences and hanging from the sides of the cabins.
*More info to come
Park Entry Fees May Apply

Children's Outdoor Day
2023-08-12 - 2023-08-13 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
CHILDRENS OUTDOOR DAY
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.
Saturday, August 12th
All programs located at the Lakeview Activity Center unless stated next to program. Adult must be present with children at all programming.
10am: Fishing Activity
10:30am-3pm: Fishing with Family. Everyone under 18 years of age can borrow a fishing pole and take some bait and fish our lake. Over 18 and have a fishing license? You can borrow a pole too!
10:30am: Fire Safety and Fire Building with Smokey Bear’s guidelines. Earn a Smokey Bear keychain for attending.
11am: Live Raptors from Hardy Lake!
1pm: Live Reptile Talk
1:30pm: Rock Skipping Contest
2pm: Blindfold Hike
2:45pm: Creek Stomp (meet by Village concessions/Ordinary)
4pm: Find the scat compass activity
8:15pm: Nocturnal Animal Calls
9pm: Children’s Night Hike
Park Entry Fee May Apply

Sounds of Summer - Live at MOH
2023-08-12 19:00 | The Mitchell Opera House, 217 North 7th Street, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
A BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE
On Saturday August 12th at 7 p.m., the Sounds of Summer band will perform live at the historic Mitchell Opera House! The Sounds of Summer band is a talented and energetic tribute band to one of America’s Favorites, The Beach Boys.
Sounds of Summer is a tribute show based in Southern Indiana that includes over 30 familiar hits and tells the story of America’s band – the Beach Boys. These four incredibly talented guys have known each other since grade school and share a love of 1960’s music and Beach Boys’ harmonies.
The band has been playing across the nation since 2015, delivering audiences an authentic look and sound, taking them back to memories of the 1960s. Sounds of Summer has received praise for staying true to the Beach Boys sound and had the privilege of playing a live hour-long special on AXS TV’s “World’s Greatest Tribute Bands” in September 2016. This show isn’t just fun…it’s fun, fun, fun!
Tickets are $25 for adults and $13 for kids 12 years old and under. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Ace Hardware in Mitchell or by clicking this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/622494386467
Tickets will also be available at the ticket booth the night of the event.
Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.
Mitchell Opera House is handicap accessible.
Food and drinks are not permitted in the auditorium.
All seating is first come, first served.
We hope to see you there!
THE INFORMATION ABOVE IS DIRECTLY FROM THEOPERA

Speaker Program
2023-08-14 19:00 | Lawrence County Museum of History, 929 15th Street, Bedford, IN, 47421, United States
LAWRENCE COUNTY MUSEUM
Allison Duerk will present a speaker program on “Eugene V. Debs and the Eugene V. Debs Museum in Terre Haute,” at the Lawrence County Museum this Monday, August 14, at 7 p.m. The speaker program follows the regular LCHGS monthly meeting, which is at 6:30 p.m. Both the meeting and the speaker program are free and open to the public, and we hope to see you there!

Vintage Camper Rally
2023-08-18 - 2023-08-21 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
VINTAGE CAMPER RALLY
The Spring Mill State Park Campground is full of vintage campers this weekend!
*More info to come
Park Entry Fee May Apply

Bikes & Biking 101
2023-08-22 18:00 | Otis Park Golf Course, 607 Tunnelton Road, Bedford, IN, 47421, United States
BEDFORD OUTDOOR SERIES
Join us to find out about the different types of bicycles, how to do basic bike maintenance and what tools are good to have on hand. We’ll also provide information on where you can ride in the Hoosier National Forest and throughout Southern Indiana. Tad Armstrong with the USDA Forest Service and a representative of the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association will lead you through this course.
Location: Otis Park Bath House
Time: 6:00 PM
Please RSVP by calling 812-275-5692

Fiber Arts Weekend
2023-09-02 - 2023-09-05 | Spring Mill State Park, 3333 SR 60 East, Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
FIBER ARTS
A weekend all about the fiber arts at Spring Mill State Park.
*More info to come
