LimestoneMonth2023

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 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.

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