Summer is here and the fun continues here Jackson County for 2023! There’s a month packed full of fun for everyone!

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Thursday, June 1

Food Truck & Music Night – Rolling Pig Pin, Stag’s Food Truck, and Sno Biz food trucks will be at the John Mellencamp mural from 4 to 8 p.m. for the Food Trucks & Live Music night. Music will feature Mitch Ellis and be provided by This Old Guitar Music Store. This event is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Mellencamp mural each Thursday in June.

Live music at Reed’s Place – Fred Elam will play at 6 p.m. June 1, at Reed’s Place Steak & Chop Shop, 224 South Chestnut Street, Seymour.

Friday, June 2

Jackson County Antique Machinery Show – The Jackson County Antique Machinery Show will be June 2 and 3, at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, 476 East County Road 100S, Brownstown. This year’s feature is Case and International tractors. All makes and models are welcome and those who attend can browse through the show. Admission is $2, Veterans are free on Friday. The event also includes a tractor drive at 9 a.m. 6/2, pedal pull and barrel train for kids, swat meet, flea market, silent auction, live demonstrations, and a free ham and beans dinner at 6:30 p.m. 6/2.

Friday Night Live – The Southern Indiana Center for the Arts will host Friday Night Live with music from the Hudson Hornets at 7 p.m. June 2, at SICA, 2001 North Ewing Street, Seymour.

Live music at Poplar Street – Brick Chance will play at 7 p.m. June 2, at Poplar Street Restaurant, 513 South Poplar Street, Seymour.

Live music at On the Rox – Exotic Species will play at 8 p.m. June 2, at On the Rox, 214 South Broadway Street, Seymour.

Saturday, June 3

Jackson County Antique Machinery Show – The Jackson County Antique Machinery Show will be June 2 and 3, at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, 476 East County Road 100S, Brownstown. This year’s feature is Case and International tractors. All makes and models are welcome and those who attend can browse through the show. Admission is $2, Veterans are free on Friday. The event also includes a tractor drive at 9 a.m. 6/2, pedal pull and barrel train for kids, swat meet, flea market, silent auction, live demonstrations, and a free ham and beans dinner at 6:30 p.m. 6/2.

Seymour Area Farmers Market – The Seymour Area Farmers Market will operate from 8 a.m. to noon June 3, in the farmers market parking lot on Walnut Street in Seymour.

Small Town Market and Swap Meet – The Small Town Spring Market & Swap Meet will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3, at Shields Park, 703 North Park Street, Seymour. The day will feature shopping, food, and a number of vendors all in a beautiful park. For vendor information or questions email smalltownmarkets@yahoo.com.

Freeman Army Airfield Museum – The Freeman Army Airfield Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3, at 1035 A Avenue, Seymour.

Family Fun Showcase – The Jackson County Visitor Center will host a Family Fun Showcase from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3, at the visitor center, 100 North Broadway Street, Seymour. This event will feature eight of our attractions and organizations that offer events this summer. You will be able to get information from each to plan your summer of fun. We also will have the WJAA Radio 96.3 Cool Bus here with prizes and serve a free hot dog lunch to the first 100 people.

Rumble at Fort Vallonia – The Rumble at Fort Vallonia car show will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 3, in Vallonia. The day will include the car show, food, and live music.

Food Truck Saturday – Food Truck Saturday will be from 4 to 8 p.m. June 3, at Shields Park, 703 North Park Street, Seymour. There will be music during the event with 10% or $50 of sales going to the Seymour Parks and Recreation Department for programming.

Hornet Special at Brownstown Speedway – The Hornet Special Race will be held June 3, at Brownstown Speedway. The race will feature hornets, ILMS pro late models, super stocks, pure stocks, MMSA mini spirits.

Live music at Brewskies Downtown – Bad Medicine will play at 7 p.m. June 3, at Brewskies Downtown, 117 East Second Street, Seymour.

Live music at Harmony Park – The Tune Smiths will play at 7 p.m. June 3, at Harmony Park next to the Brooklyn Pizza Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Live music at Poplar Street – Weekend at Bernies will play at 7 p.m. June 3, at Poplar Street Restaurant, 513 South Poplar Street, Seymour.

Live music at Side Track’d – Clearwater will play at 7 p.m. June 3, at Side Tracked, 1115 West Spring Street, Brownstown.

Comedy Night at Chateau de Pique Winery – National touring comedian Connor Hangsleben will make a stop for Comedy Night at 7 p.m. June 3, at Chateau de Pique Winery & Brewery, 6361 North County Road 760E, Seymour. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by clicking here.

Live music at the Eagles – Dwight Hendrix will play at 7:30 p.m. June 3, at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 122 East Second Street, Seymour.

Monday, June 5

JCYAT Summer Workshop – Jackson County Young Actors Theatre will offer its summer workshop June 5-9, to those age six to 18, at the theatre, 121 West Walnut Street, Brownstown. Participants learn skills including stage basics, movement, projection, diction, characterization, improvisation, and technical aspects. Activities take place at the theatre. Click here for more information.

Immanuel VBS – Immanuel Lutheran Church will host its annual Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon, June 5-9, at the church and school, 605 South Walnut Street, Seymour.

Tuesday, June 6

The Tabernacle VBS – The Tabernacle will host The Faith Race Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8 p.m. June 6-8, at the church, 5707 North Sandy Creek Drive, Seymour. Click here to sign up.

Trivia Night – Patty Brothers Entertainment will host trivia night at 6:30 p.m. June 6, at Seymour Pizza Palace, 832 West Tipton Street, Seymour.

Wednesday, June 7

Seymour Area Farmers Market – The Seymour Area Farmers Market Lite will operate from 8 a.m. to noon June 7, in the farmers market parking lot on Walnut Street in Seymour.

Live music at Harmony Park – Loggins and Messin will play at 7 p.m. June 7, at Harmony Park next to the Brooklyn Pizza Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Thursday, June 8

Food Truck & Music Night – Grub A Dub Dub and Sno Biz food trucks will be at the John Mellencamp mural from 4 to 8 p.m. June 8, for the Food Trucks & Live Music night. Music will be provided by This Old Guitar Music Store. This event is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Mellencamp mural each Thursday in June.

Crothersville Red, White & Blue Festival – The Crothersville Red, White & Blue Festival will be from 5 to 9 p.m. June 8, in Crothersville. There will be food, vendors, and entertainment.

Friday, June 9

Country Neighbors – The Country Neighbors’ Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 9 & 10, at various home-based businesses in Jackson and Lawrence counties. Stop by the Jackson County Visitor Center for a brochure and locations map. This tour’s theme is Spring into Summer.

Crothersville Red, White & Blue Festival – The Crothersville Red, White & Blue Festival will be from 5 to 9 p.m. June 9, in Crothersville. There will be food, vendors, and entertainment.

Live music at Chateau de Pique Winery – Buck Knawe will play at 5 p.m. June 9, at Chateau de Pique Winery & Brewery, 6361 North County Road 760E, Seymour.

Live music at San Marco’s – A live Mariachi Band will play at 5:30 p.m. June 9, at San Marco’s Mexican Restaurant, 501 North Ewing Street, Seymour.

Live music at Moxie Coffee Company – Harvey Adams at 6 p.m. June 9, at Moxie Coffee Company, 218 South Chestnut Street, Seymour. 

Live music at Harmony Park – Acoustic Fusion will play at 7 p.m. June 9, at Harmony Park next to the Brooklyn Pizza Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Live music at Poplar Street – Married Band of Two will play at 7 p.m. June 9, at Poplar Street Restaurant, 513 South Poplar Street, Seymour.

Live music at Rails – Forrest Turner will play at 7 p.m. June 9, at Rails Craft Brew & Eatery, 114 St. Louis Avenue, Seymour.

Live music at Side Track’d – Noah Reynolds will play at 7 p.m. June 9, at Side Tracked, 1115 West Spring Street, Brownstown.

Live music at On the Rox – Dwight Hendrix will play at 8 p.m. June 9, at On the Rox, 214 South Broadway Street, Seymour.

Saturday, June 10

Seymour Area Farmers Market – The Seymour Area Farmers Market will operate from 8 a.m. to noon June 10, in the farmers market parking lot on Walnut Street in Seymour.

Medora Community Farmers Market – The Medora Community Farmers Market will operate from 9 a.m. to noon, June 10, at Medora Town Park.

Crothersville Red, White & Blue Festival – The Crothersville Red, White & Blue Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 10, in Crothersville. There will be food, vendors, and entertainment.

Airplane Ride Day – The Freeman Army Airfield Museum will host Airplane Ride Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10, at the Seymour Municipal Airport, 1035 A Avenue, Seymour. Plane rides are available for a donation to the museum. The museum also will be open during the event.

Country Neighbors – The Country Neighbors’ Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 9 & 10, at various home-based businesses in Jackson and Lawrence counties. Stop by the Jackson County Visitor Center for a brochure and locations map. This tour’s theme is Spring into Summer.

Live music at Harmony Park – Happy Accident will perform along with Joseph Persinger at 7 p.m. June 10, at Harmony Park next to the Brooklyn Pizza Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Karaoke at Side Track’d – Karaoke will be available at 7 p.m. June 10, at Side Tracked, 1115 West Spring Street, Brownstown.

Live music at the Eagles – Fred and Steve will play at 7:30 p.m. June 10, at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 122 East Second Street, Seymour.

Wednesday, June 14

Seymour Area Farmers Market – The Seymour Area Farmers Market Lite will operate from 8 a.m. to noon June 14, in the farmers market parking lot on Walnut Street in Seymour.

Nature Time – The Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge will host its Nature Time Pre School event at 9:30 a.m. at the refuge visitor center, 12985 U.S. 50, Seymour. No pre-registration is required and all little ones are welcome. Each month has a theme with a story and craft.

Thursday, June 15

Seymour City Jam – Seymour Main Street’s Seymour City Jam will feature Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes at 6:30 p.m. June 15, at Crossroads Community Park in downtown Seymour. Food, sponsor tables, and drinks will begin at 6 p.m. and everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn chair.

Tractor Pulls – The Grassy Fork Township Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Tractor Pull and Fish Fry will be June 15-17 at the station, 5384 South County Road 450E, Brownstown. There is no cost to attend or park.

Live music at Harmony Park – TryRyder, a Grateful Dead tribute band, will play at 7 p.m. June 15, at Harmony Park next to the Brooklyn Pizza Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Friday, June 16

Tractor Pulls – The Grassy Fork Township Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Tractor Pull and Fish Fry will be June 15-17 at the station, 5384 South County Road 450E, Brownstown. There is no cost to attend or park.

Live music at Harmony Park – Bourbon Britches will play at 7 p.m. June 16, at Harmony Park next to the Brooklyn Pizza Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Live music at Poplar Street – Forrest Turner will play at 7 p.m. June 16, at Poplar Street Restaurant, 513 South Poplar Street, Seymour.

Live music at Side Track’d – Fred Elam will play at 7 p.m. June 16, at Side Tracked, 1115 West Spring Street, Brownstown.

Live music at the Eagles – Dave Campbell will play at 7:30 p.m. June 16, at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 122 East Second Street, Seymour.

Live music at On the Rox – 9 to 44 will play at 8 p.m. June 16, at On the Rox, 214 South Broadway Street, Seymour.

Saturday, June 17

Seymour Area Farmers Market – The Seymour Area Farmers Market will operate from 8 a.m. to noon June 17, in the farmers market parking lot on Walnut Street in Seymour.

Invasive Species Hike – The Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge will host an Invasive Hike at 9 a.m. June 17, at the refuge. Those who attend should meet at the refuge visitor center, and will learn how to identify invasive species.

Freeman Army Airfield Museum – The Freeman Army Airfield Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 17, at 1035 A Avenue, Seymour.

Trinity United Methodist Church Meal – Trinity United Methodist Church will host its Free Meal for the Community from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, 333 South Chestnut Street, Seymour. This month’s menu is Tacos, Nacho Cheese, Chips, and Cookies.

Race Night at Brownstown Speedway – Race Night will be held June 17, at Brownstown Speedway. The race will Pure Stocks, ILMS Pro Late Models, Super Stocks, Hornets, and Crown Vics.

Tractor Pulls – The Grassy Fork Township Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Tractor Pull and Fish Fry will be June 15-17 at the station, 5384 South County Road 450E, Brownstown. There is no cost to attend or park.

Live music at Poplar Street – The Jackson Way will play at 7 p.m. June 17, at Poplar Street Restaurant, 513 South Poplar Street, Seymour.

Monday, June 19

Seymour Christian Church VBS – Seymour Christian Church will host its Vacation Bible School from 5:45 to 8 p.m. June 19-23, at the church, 915 Kasting Road, Seymour. The theme is Twist and Turns. Sign up by clicking here.

Wednesday, June 21

Seymour Area Farmers Market – The Seymour Area Farmers Market Lite will operate from 8 a.m. to noon June 21, in the farmers market parking lot on Walnut Street in Seymour.

Thursday, June 22

Food Truck & Music Night – Grub A Dub Dub and Sno Biz food trucks will be at the John Mellencamp mural from 4 to 8 p.m. June 22 for the Food Trucks & Live Music night. Music will be provided by This Old Guitar Music Store. This event is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Mellencamp mural each Thursday in June.

Battle of the Praise Bands – The Seymour Parks and Recreation Department will host the Battle of the Praise Bands at 6:30 p.m. June 22, at Crossroads Community Park. For more information, call Chad at 812-523-5888.

Friday, June 23

Live music at Poplar Street – Jackson Snelling will play at 7 p.m. June 23, at Poplar Street Restaurant, 513 South Poplar Street, Seymour.

Live music at the Eagles – Rich Hampton will play at 7:30 p.m. June 23, at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 122 East Second Street, Seymour.

Live music at On the Rox – Acoustic Crossroads will play at 8 p.m. June 23, at On the Rox, 214 South Broadway Street, Seymour.

Saturday, June 24

Seymour Area Farmers Market – The Seymour Area Farmers Market will operate from 8 a.m. to noon June 24, in the farmers market parking lot on Walnut Street in Seymour.

Freeman Army Airfield Museum – The Freeman Army Airfield Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 24, at 1035 A Avenue, Seymour.

St. Ambrose Parish Festival – The St. Ambrose Catholic Church Parish Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 24, at the church, 325 South Chestnut Street, Seymour. The event will include international food booths, Knights of Columbus broasted chicken, children’s games, craft booths, entertainment, and more. There will be a 50-50 drawing and reverse raffle. For reverse raffle ticket purchases, call the church office at 812-522-5304.

Golf Outing – The Michael D. Healy Memorial Golf Outing will begin at 1 p.m. June 24, at Shadowood Golf Course, 333 North Sandy Creek Drive, Seymour. It’s $80 per player, and $320 per team, with proceeds going to Trinity Lutheran High School athletics. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. Register by June 16 by emailing mdhmemorial@gmail.com.

Car & Guitars – Cars and Guitars is scheduled from 3 to 8 p.m. June 24, in downtown Seymour! The downtown streets will close around noon. There will be door prizes and more for those who enter. Billy Brown will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Proceeds from the event will help install handicap-accessible playground equipment.

Race Night at Brownstown Speedway – Race Night will be held June 24, at Brownstown Speedway. The race will Pure Stocks, ILMS Pro Late Models, Super Stocks, Hornets, and Crown Vics.

Live music at Poplar Street – Clearwater will play at 7 p.m. June 24, at Poplar Street Restaurant, 513 South Poplar Street, Seymour.

Live music at Harmony Park – The Why Store will play at 7 p.m. June 24, at Harmony Park next to the Brooklyn Pizza Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Sunday, June 25

Seymour PRIDE – The Jackson County Pride Alliance will host a Seymour PRIDE Celebration from 1 to 6 p.m. June 25, at Celebrations Banquet Hall.

Seymour First Baptist Church VBS – Seymour First Baptist Church will host Deep Sea, it’s Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8 p.m. June 25-29, at the church, 505 Community Drive, Seymour. The week will including Bible lessons, crafts,music, recreation and snacks for children age 4 through 5th grade. Thursday June29 is Family Night with activities for the whole family with hot dogs, chips, drinks and cookies.

Monday, June 26

Music Bingo – Patty Bros Entertainment will host Music Bingo at 6:30 p.m. June 26, at Moxie Coffee Company, 218 South Chestnut Street, Seymour.  There is no cost to play, and the shop will have drinks and food available for purchase during the event.

Tuesday, June 27

Trivia Night – Patty Brothers Entertainment will host trivia night at 6:30 p.m. June 27, at Seymour Pizza Palace, 832 West Tipton Street, Seymour.

Wednesday, June 28

Live music at Harmony Park – Reuben Guthrie will play at 7 p.m. June 28, at Harmony Park next to the Brooklyn Pizza Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Thursday, June 29

Food Truck & Music Night – Grub A Dub Dub and Sno Biz food trucks will be at the John Mellencamp mural from 4 to 8 p.m. June 29, for the Food Trucks & Live Music night. Music will be provided by This Old Guitar Music Store. This event is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Mellencamp mural each Thursday in June.

Friday, June 30

Comedy and Music Night at Chateau de Pique – Buck Knawe will play from 5 to 7 p.m. and then comedian Jay Harris will take the stage June 30, at Chateau de Pique Winery & Brewery, 6361 North County Road 760E, Seymour.

Live music at Poplar Street – Brad Treadway will play at 7 p.m. June 30, at Poplar Street Restaurant, 513 South Poplar Street, Seymour.

Taylor Swift Dance Party and Trivia at Harmony Park – The Brooklyn Pizza Company will host a Taylor Swift Dance Party and Trivia at 7 p.m. June 30, at Harmony Park next to the Brooklyn Pizza Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.

Live music at the Eagles – Adam Sandlin will play at 7:30 p.m. June 30, at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 122 East Second Street, Seymour.