More events are here as we turn the calendar over to May! Here’s a guide to everything going on in Jackson County in May 2024!
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If your organization has scheduled an event that you’d like to include on this guide, please email Jordan Richart at jordan@jacksoncountyin.com

Tuesday, May 14

Sip & Savor Spring Tasting – Seymour Tri Kappa will host the Sip & Savor Spring Tasting event at 6 p.m. May 14, at Vat & Barrel, 212 East Second Street, Seymour. Those who attend will get their choice of a blind flight featuring Indiana beer, bourbon, cocktails or wine. It’s $27 per person, or $25 for two or more with proceeds going to the group’s scholarship fund. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

Castrol FloRacing Night in America – The Castrol FloRacing Night in America at the Brownstown Speedway is scheduled for May 14, at the track, 476 East County Road 100S, Brownstown. The race will feature Super Late Models with $20,000 to win, plus Super Stocks. Click here for information.

Wednesday, May 15

SICA Open Hours – SICA will be open for regular hours, 1 to 6 p.m. May 15. There’s also the opportunity to work on art during the open hours. While there will be no formal instruction, this time will allow artists and those interested in art to gather and collaborate. For more information call or text 812-522-2278.

Vick’s Liquor Store Tasting – Vick’s Liquor Store will host a Hard Truth Finished Rye Whiskey Tasting at 6 p.m. May 15, at the store, 400 East Tipton Street, Seymour.

Thursday, May 16

U.S. 50 Yard Sales – The U.S. 50 Yard Sales will operate Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, May 19. There are no formal hours for the event.

SICA Open Hours – SICA will be open for regular hours, 1 to 6 p.m. May 16. There’s also the opportunity to work on art during the open hours. While there will be no formal instruction, this time will allow artists and those interested in art to gather and collaborate. For more information call or text 812-522-2278.

Live music at the Seymour Brewing Co. – Mike & Matt will play at 6 p.m. May 16, at Harmony Park outside the Seymour Brewing Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Seymour City Jam – Seymour Main Street will host Seymour City Jam featuring Sounds of Summer – a Beach Boys Tribute at 6:30 p.m. May 16, at Crossroads Community Park in Downtown Seymour. Drinks and food will be available beginning at 6 p.m.

Friday, May 17

U.S. 50 Yard Sales – The U.S. 50 Yard Sales will operate Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, May 19. There are no formal hours for the event.

Hen & Chicks Barn Market – Hen and Chicks Barn Market will operate from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 17, at the Three Bin Farm. More than 70 vendors will be at the farm along with food, drinks, and music.

SICA Open Hours – SICA will be open for regular hours, 1 to 6 p.m. May 17. There’s also the opportunity to work on art during the open hours. While there will be no formal instruction, this time will allow artists and those interested in art to gather and collaborate. For more information call or text 812-522-2278.

Live music at the Seymour Brewing Co. – Gabe Wilson & Friends will play at 6:30 p.m. May 17, at Harmony Park outside the Seymour Brewing Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Medora Timberjacks – The Medora Timberjacks will host Glass City at 7 p.m. May 17, at Medora High School, 200 West Block Main Street, Medora.

Saturday, May 18

U.S. 50 Yard Sales – The U.S. 50 Yard Sales will operate Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, May 19. There are no formal hours for the event.

Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire – The Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire will host its festival for Pirate Weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 18, at Swifty Events Center, 351 U.S. 31, Seymour. Click here for more information.

Hen & Chicks Barn Market – Hen and Chicks Barn Market will operate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18, at the Three Bin Farm. More than 70 vendors will be at the farm along with food, drinks, and music.

Freeman Army Airfield Museum – The Freeman Army Airfield Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday. Appointments can be scheduled through the week by calling 812-271-1821.

Seymour Museum Center – The Seymour Museum Center will be open for its regular hours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18, at 220 North Chestnut Street, Seymour.

Bearded Hobo Grand Opening Concert – The Bearded Hobo will host its Grand Opening at 2 p.m. May 18, at the restaurant, 1029 West Commerce Street, Brownstown. Music will include Forrest Turner, Dwight Hendrix Experience, Bad Medicine, and These Fine Gentlemen. Tickets are $15 for the music.

Brownstown Speedway – Race Night at the Brownstown Speedway is scheduled for May 18, at the track, 476 East County Road 100S, Brownstown. The race will feature ILMS Pro Late Models, Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, Hornets, and Crown Vics. Click here for information.

Medora Timberjacks – The Medora Timberjacks will host Kokomo at 7 p.m. May 18, at Medora High School, 200 West Block Main Street, Medora.

Live music at Harmony Park – Happy Accident will play at 7 p.m. May 18, at Harmony Park, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Sunday, May 19

U.S. 50 Yard Sales – The U.S. 50 Yard Sales will operate Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, May 19. There are no formal hours for the event.

Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire – The Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire will host its festival for Pirate Weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 19, at Swifty Events Center, 351 U.S. 31, Seymour. Click here for more information.

Wednesday, May 22

SICA Open Hours – SICA will be open for regular hours, 1 to 6 p.m. May 22. There’s also the opportunity to work on art during the open hours. While there will be no formal instruction, this time will allow artists and those interested in art to gather and collaborate. For more information call or text 812-522-2278.

Live music at the Seymour Brewing Co. – Chris Kelly will play at 6 p.m. May 22, at Harmony Park outside the Seymour Brewing Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Thursday, May 23

SICA Open Hours – SICA will be open for regular hours, 1 to 6 p.m. May 23. There’s also the opportunity to work on art during the open hours. While there will be no formal instruction, this time will allow artists and those interested in art to gather and collaborate. For more information call or text 812-522-2278.

Live music at the Seymour Brewing Co. – Sarah Morris will play at 6:30 p.m. May 16, at Harmony Park outside the Seymour Brewing Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Friday, May 24

SICA Open Hours – SICA will be open for regular hours, 1 to 6 p.m. May 24. There’s also the opportunity to work on art during the open hours. While there will be no formal instruction, this time will allow artists and those interested in art to gather and collaborate. For more information call or text 812-522-2278.

Live music at Side Track’d – Michael Staublin will play at 7 p.m. May 24, at Side Track’d, 1115 West Spring Street, Brownstown.

Saturday, May 25

Seymour Area Farmers Market – The Seymour Area Farmers Market will operate from 8 a.m. to noon, May 25, in the farmers market lot off Walnut Street in Seymour.

Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire – The Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire will host its festival for Viking Weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 25, at Swifty Events Center, 351 U.S. 31, Seymour. Click here for more information.

Freeman Army Airfield Museum – The Freeman Army Airfield Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday. Appointments can be scheduled through the week by calling 812-271-1821.

Brownstown Speedway – Race Night at the Brownstown Speedway is scheduled for May 18, at the track, 476 East County Road 100S, Brownstown. The race will feature Super Late Models, Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, Hornets, and Crown Vics. Click here for information.

Live music at Harmony Park – These Fine Gentleman and Honey White will play at 6:30 p.m. May 25, at Harmony Park, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Sunday, May 26

Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire – The Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire will host its festival for Viking Weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 26, at Swifty Events Center, 351 U.S. 31, Seymour. Click here for more information.

Monday, May 27

Clearspring Roots Festival – The Clearspring Roots Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 27, at 3248 North Broadway, Norman. The festival will feature food, crafts, music, ice cream, and more. There will be free ice cream scoops to the first 200 people who donate to the Clearspring Baptist Church food pantry. Proceeds from the event will go toward to the Clearspring Cemetery and Clearspring Baptist Church food pantry.

Wednesday, May 29

SICA Open Hours – SICA will be open for regular hours, 1 to 6 p.m. May 29. There’s also the opportunity to work on art during the open hours. While there will be no formal instruction, this time will allow artists and those interested in art to gather and collaborate. For more information call or text 812-522-2278.

Live music at the Seymour Brewing Co. – Ruben Guthrie will play at 6:30 p.m. May 29, at Harmony Park outside the Seymour Brewing Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Thursday, May 30

SICA Open Hours – SICA will be open for regular hours, 1 to 6 p.m. May 30. There’s also the opportunity to work on art during the open hours. While there will be no formal instruction, this time will allow artists and those interested in art to gather and collaborate. For more information call or text 812-522-2278.

Music Bingo – Rails Craft Brew & Eatery will host Music Bingo presented by Patty Bros Entertainment at 6 p.m. May 30, at the restaurant, 114 St. Louis Avenue, Seymour.

Live music at the Seymour Brewing Co. – Charlie Morgan & Friends will play at 6:30 p.m. May 30, at Harmony Park outside the Seymour Brewing Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour. It’s $10 per person, $5 for kids.

Friday, May 31

Larrison’s Diner Celebration – Larrison’s Diner will celebrate 50 years in business all day, May 31.

SICA Open Hours – SICA will be open for regular hours, 1 to 6 p.m. May 31. There’s also the opportunity to work on art during the open hours. While there will be no formal instruction, this time will allow artists and those interested in art to gather and collaborate. For more information call or text 812-522-2278.

Live music at the Seymour Brewing Co. – Chris Bell will play at 6:30 p.m. May 31, at Harmony Park outside the Seymour Brewing Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Live music at the American Legion – Taking Back October will play at 8 p.m. May 31, at the Seymour American Legion in Seymour.