


✨ Continue the summer season by visiting your local farmers market. Browse fresh produce, homemade baked goods, beautiful flowers, and handcrafted items while supporting local farmers and small businesses. It's the perfect way to spend a relaxing morning with family and friends.


✨ Discover fresh produce, handmade goods, and local favorites at the Metamora Farmers Market. Whether you're shopping for the week, searching for one-of-a-kind gifts, or simply enjoying a stroll through town, there's something for everyone to enjoy.


✨ Discover the best of the season at the Batesville Farmers Market. Browse fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, local honey, handcrafted products, and more while enjoying the welcoming atmosphere of historic downtown Batesville. Whether you're shopping for the week or simply taking a stroll, it's a great way to support local businesses and experience the community.


✨ Discover the best of Rush County at the Heart of Rushville Farmers & Artisans' Market. Browse farm-fresh produce, locally raised meats, baked goods, handmade crafts, fresh flowers, and one-of-a-kind artisan products while supporting local farmers, makers, and small businesses. Whether you're shopping for the week or simply enjoying a Saturday morning downtown, this market offers a welcoming community atmosphere and something new to discover each visit.


Freudenfest 2026
Event Details: Spend the day celebrating our nation's history, heritage, and community spirit with fellow residents and visitors. This patriotic event is a great opportunity to come together, enjoy the festivities, and commemorate this historic milestone in American history.
location and time: Friday & Saturday, July 17–18, 2026
📍 Downtown Oldenburg, Indiana

METAMORA CHAINSAW CARVING INVITATIONAL
location and time: Brookville, Indiana, November 21,
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Details: Enjoy a sweet day exploring over 30 local shops and businesses throughout Brookville while collecting delicious cookies and treats. Purchase a $10 passport to join the trail, then warm up with a visit to the Hot Cocoa Bar at Cobblestone Inn & Suites.

Bingo Night Hosted by Oak & Twine Event Studio
Event Details: A fun, casual night out with local prizes and community energy. Perfect for friends, couples, or anyone looking for an easy monthly social event in Brookville.
Date, Time & LOCATION: 506 Main St. Brookville, IN - Oak & Twine Event Studio
First Thursday of every month - 6:00 pm

Franklin County Antique Machinery Show
Location: 11225 County Park Road, Brookville, IN 47012
Date: Last Week of September (Thursday–Sunday)
⏰ Time: All Day Event
Event Details: Step back in time at the Franklin County Antique Machinery Show and experience historic farming and pioneer traditions. Enjoy live demonstrations including steam engines, corn shredding, tractor games, sawmill operations, hay baling, crafts, flea markets, homemade ice cream, and much more for the whole family.

🎄 Christmas in July
Event Details - Enjoy a fun summer twist on the holiday season in Historic Metamora. Browse local shops decorated for Christmas, discover special sales, enjoy festive activities, and experience the charm of Indiana's canal town with a unique "Christmas in July" celebration. It's a great weekend to explore Metamora while getting a head start on holiday shopping.
July 25–26, 2026 | 📍 Historic Metamora, Indiana

Tree City Fall Festival 🍂
Event Details:
One of Greensburg’s biggest annual events is back. The Tree City Fall Festival brings the community together for two full days of local vendors, food, entertainment, and that classic small-town fall atmosphere.
From early morning to evening, expect a full lineup of activities, shopping, and local favorites right in the heart of downtown. It’s the kind of event where you can spend a few hours—or the whole day—just enjoying everything going on.
location and time: September 18–19, 2026
Starts at 7:00 AM daily | 📍 150 Courthouse Square, Greensburg

Loophi-Con 2026 – Vendor Market
location and time: 130 W Third St, Rushville
11:00 am to 6:00 pm. October 10th.
Event Details: Loophi-Con 2026 is hosting a vendor market focused on pop culture, fandom, and retro collectibles. Vendors selling art, comics, collectibles, fandom merchandise, retro items, and related goods are invited to apply. This event brings together fans and creators for a full day of shopping, browsing, and community connection.

Brooksville Farmers’ Market 🌽
Event Details:
A simple, local favorite that’s easy to love. Fresh food, handmade goods, and live music—all in a relaxed, small-town setting just up the road from Buck’s Harbor. This is the kind of midweek stop that feels easy—grab something fresh, support local vendors, and enjoy a slower start to your day.
Date, Time & LOCATION: Wednesdays | June 10 – September 16
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM 📍 Brooksville, Maine (near Buck’s Harbor)

🚒 Touch A Truck
location and time: Saturday, July 11
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Parking Lot Behind the Rushville Pharmacy Building
Event Details: Kids will have the chance to climb aboard and explore fire trucks, police vehicles, ambulances, tow trucks, tractors, and other large equipment while meeting the people who operate them. Afterward, head over to the Princess Theatre to enjoy a showing of PAW Patrol: The Movie. It's a fun morning for families while also helping support the Rush County Food Pantry.

Decatur County 4-H Fair
July 9–15, 2026 | 🕖 Daily activities begin around 7:00 AM (event schedules vary by day)
📍 Decatur County Fairgrounds
Event Details: - The Decatur County 4-H Fair is one of the biggest summer traditions in Greensburg. Spend the day exploring livestock exhibits, 4-H projects, carnival rides, fair food, grandstand events, and family-friendly entertainment. Whether you're cheering on local 4-H members or enjoying the midway, there's something for every age.

Libations by the Levee
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Riverside Park, Rushville, Indiana
Event Details: - Libations by the Levee is one of Rushville's signature summer events, bringing together more than 20 Indiana craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries for an afternoon of unlimited tastings. You'll also find live music on multiple stages, food trucks, lawn games, and a relaxed atmosphere under the shade of Riverside Park. It's a great way to spend a late summer Saturday with friends while supporting a local community event.

🤠 Wild West Special Train Excursion
Date: 📅 Third Saturday of Each Month July 18 August 15 September 19 October 17
🕛 Departs at 12:01 PM
📍 Departs: Grand Central Station, Connersville
🚂 Destination: Historic Metamora, Indiana
Event Details: - Step aboard the Whitewater Valley Railroad for a Wild West adventure through the scenic Whitewater Valley. During the journey, you'll meet cowboys, outlaws, and lawmen from the Circle D Rangers before enjoying a two-hour stop to explore the shops, restaurants, and historic canal town of Metamora. It's a one-of-a-kind experience that's fun for both kids and adults.

2026 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Date and location: June–September 2026, Riverside Park Amphitheater, 100 W. Water St, Rushville, IN 46173
Event Details: - Live outdoor summer concert series featuring tribute bands and multi-genre performances. Family-friendly atmosphere, local openers, and a great riverside setting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy live music all summer long.

Derek Jones & The 50 South – Live on Madison Street Plaza
August 6, 2026 | 🕖 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Madison Street Plaza
Event Details: Get ready for a great summer evening of live music as Derek Jones & The 50 South take the stage at Madison Street Plaza! Bring your lawn chairs, gather your friends, and enjoy an outdoor concert filled with great music, food, and community fun.

An Evening Stroll in Metamora ⭐
Dates: Second Saturday of each month (May – October 2026) | Time: Evening until 9:00 PM | Location: Downtown Metamora
Event Details: - A charming small-town evening with extended shopping hours, live music, dining, and scenic canal-town vibes. Perfect for a relaxed night out with family or friends.

Outdoor Sock Hop Party
Date: Saturday, July 18 |🕖 Event Begins: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Rush County Fairgrounds, Rushville, Indiana
Event Details: ✨ Why You Should Go
Step back into the 1950s for an evening of classic music, dancing, great food, and family fun. Dress in your favorite sock hop attire for a chance to win the Best Dressed Contest, enjoy live music by Noah Pavey & Friends, and grab dinner or a sweet treat from local food vendors.

An Evening Stroll in Metamora ⭐
Date: July 16, 2026 🕒 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
📍 Location: Madison Street, Decatur County Courthouse Square, Greensburg, Indiana
Event Details: - Enjoy a fun summer evening filled with live country music from Strait Jack, a popular George Strait tribute band. Grab dinner from local food vendors, enjoy adult beverages from The Oasis Pub, and experience one of Greensburg's favorite outdoor concert events with family and friends. Perfect for country music fans looking for a lively community atmosphere.

Rushville Libations by the Levee
Date: August 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Riverside Park, Rushville, Indiana
Event Details: The City of Rushville, Indiana On Tap, and The Heart of Rushville invite you to the 9th Annual Libations by the Levee! Set beneath the shade trees of historic Riverside Park, this popular summer event features unlimited samples from 20+ Indiana craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
Enjoy a true festival atmosphere with three live music acts performing throughout the event, along with food trucks, games, and plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy a summer afternoon by the levee.

Girls Night In Concert Series featuring Bobbie Jane Lancaster
Friday, July 10 |🍝 Spaghetti Dinner: 6:00 PM
🎵 Concert: 7:00 PM |📍 Ways of Grace Church
Metamora, Indiana
Event Details: -Get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting local makers and small businesses. Browse handmade gifts, home décor, florals, crochet items, farm products, crystals, artwork, and other unique creations from a variety of local vendors. It's a fun summer shopping event with a festive Christmas twist.

Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
July 4 – August 16, 2026 | 🕙 Open during Love Community Center hours
📍 Love Community Center, Rushville
Event Details: Explore the Smithsonian's traveling exhibition, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, featuring interactive displays that examine the history of American democracy and civic participation. Along with the national exhibit, you'll also discover stories highlighting Rush County's own history and community involvement. It's a unique educational experience that will only be in Rushville for a limited time.

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