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4-6 Jackson County Watermelon Festival, courthouse
square, Brownstown. Visit on Facebook.
5 Jackson 100 Tune Up at Brownstown Speedway, located on Highway 250, Brownstown. 812-358-5332
or visit www.brownstownspeedway.com.
5 He is Risen Car Show, 10-5 p.m., Cornerstone Community Church, 1088 Sarasota Drive, Seymour.
$10 registration fee. 812-525-8142.
6 Dedication ceremony for Tuskegee Airmen Memorial
Plaza, Main Terminal Building, 1025 A. Avenue, Seymour, 1 p.m. Tim at [email protected].
9 Nature Time for preschool-aged children, 9:30 -11
a.m., Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, 12985 E.
US Hwy. 50, Seymour. 812-522-4352.
11-12 Country Neighbors Reap the Harvest Open House,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call Denise at 812-834-5529, email
[email protected] or call 812-497-3057.
12 Gears for Girls Bike Ride. Ride options include 6.5, 17
or 30 miles. Contact Girls Inc. at 812-522-2798.
12 Fish Fry Fundraiser for Joe Jackson Hotel, held at the
Whistle Stop Café, downtown Vallonia.
12 Battle of the Badges Basketball Tournament for Police, Fire and Sheriff ’s Department, Boys and Girls
Club of Seymour, 950 N. O’Brien St. 812-528-1028 or
email [email protected].
12 A Night of HeART & Soul, 2015 Artful Affair, Pines Evergreen Room, 4289 N. U.S. Hwy. 31, Seymour, 6:30
p.m. Silent auction, Enos Road. 812-522-2278.
15 Equip2Empower conference and workshop, 8 a.m.,
Jackson County Learning Center, 323 Dupont Dr.,
Seymour. Call 812-525-5424.
17 Seymour CityJam with Old Salt Union, 5:30 p.m. to 7
p.m., East Second Street. 812-522-2278.
18-19 36th Annual Jackson 100 at Brownstown Speedway. 812-358-5332 brownstownspeedway.com.
19 Guided Bird Walk, Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, 8 a.m. at Visitor Center. 812-522-4352.
18-19 Norman Station Conservation Club Camp Jamfest
and Bluegrass Festival. 812-834-5184 or 812-498-3284.
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2016 is not only Indiana’s bicentennial but also the 200th birthday of Jackson
County and the county seat, Brownstown.
One statewide event that is being planned for 2016 is the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. An Olympic style torch relay will be held in each of
Indiana’s 92 counties. Jackson County’s portion of the relay event will begin
at 9 a.m. on September 15, 2016. The relay will begin with a celebration at
the courthouse in Brownstown and will move to the front lawn of Seymour
High School. The torch will continue to Freeman Field, return to the Brownstown area and then continue to Medora Covered Bridge.
About 25 local people are needed to help carry the torch. To be considered, a
person must be nominated and be a current or former resident of the county.
Visit www.indiana2016.org/torchrelay/nomination-forms to download the
application and email to [email protected]. Torchbearers will be
selected by a local committee, approved by April 2016 and announced in June
2016.
Other events are planned to celebrate the Bicentennial, including The
Bicentennial Ball, which will be held from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on December 31,
at Celebrations Event Center in Seymour. Tickets go on sale in September. A
buffet dinner, a well bar and live music from Sound of Dreams and Bad Medicine are included in the $100/couple ticket price. All proceeds benefit
the Bicentennial Planning Committee. Gift items such as shirts, Jackson
County puzzles, commemorative booklets and handmade Bicentennial crafts
are available for purchase at the Jackson County Visitor Center. Keep up on
Bicentennial happenings at www.jackson-co-indiana-bicentennial.org.
SEPTEMBER (Cont.'d)
19 2nd Annual Jackson County Antique Farm Machinery
Show, 8 -5 p.m., Highway 250 East. Swap meet. Visit on
Facebook.
19 Seymour Main Street Sidewalk Saturdays, 9-1 p.m. held
downtown. 812-498-8991.
19 Marvin Parish at Salt Creek Winery, 2-5 p.m., 7603 W. Co.
Rd. 925N., Freetown. 812-497-0254 saltcreekwinery.com.
20 Kenny Wallace Driving Experience at Brownstown Speedway. dirtracewithkenny.com, 812-358-5332.
20 D.A.R.E. Annual Soap Box Derby, 1 p.m., West Second
Street. 812-522-1234 or email [email protected].
20 Emi Sunshine, Brooklyn Pizza Company, 753 W. Second
Street, Seymour, 5 p.m. Tickets at Artistic Impressions and
The Brooklyn Pizza Company. Call 812-524-8888.
25-26 Hens and Chicks Barn Market, 5602 E. Co. Rd.
100 N., Seymour. 812-528-2303/812-216-1449, www.
henandchicksbarnmarket.blogspot.com/.
26 National Public Lands Day, Muscatatuck National Wildlife
Refuge, Seymour, 8 a.m. 812-522-4352.
26 Racing at Brownstown Speedway, Highway 250. 812-3585332 or visit www.brownstownspeedway.com.
26-27 Hoosier Heartland Alpacas Open House,
2500 N. Co. Rd. 1000W., Seymour. 812-445-7874
hoosierheartlandalpacas.com.
26 Archaeology Day held at Starve Hollow State Recreation
Area, 4345 S. Co. Rd. 275W., Vallonia. Call 812-358-3464.
26 Aviation Awareness Day, Freeman Field, 1035 A. Ave.,
Seymour. Museum open. Aircraft displayed. 812-522-2031.
OCTOBER
1-3Seymour Oktoberfest, downtown. Call 812-522-4020, visit
www.seymouroktoberfest.com.
3 Racing at Brownstown Speedway, located on Highway 250.
812-358-5332 or visit www.brownstownspeedway.com.
8-11 20th Annual Funfest at Brownstown Speedway. 812-3585332 or visit www.brownstownspeedway.com.
10 Log Cabin Day Festival, Muscatatuck National Wildlife
Refuge. Bean dinner, tours of closed area. 812-522-4352.
10 Houston Fall Festival, Co. Rd. 750, Buffalo Pike, 8 a.m. to
6 p.m. Vendors, food, music, entertainment. 812-497-3874.
10 Medora Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness, activities
held in downtown Medora. 812-521-7701 or Facebook.
10 Fish Fry Fundraiser for Joe Jackson Hotel, held at Whistle
Stop Café, downtown Vallonia.
11 Big Sit Bird Count, Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge.
812-522-4352.
11-17 National Wildlife Refuge Week, celebrated at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge. 812-522-4352.
14 Nature Time Preschool Program at Muscatatuck National
Wildlife Refuge, 9:30-11 a.m. 812-522-4352.
17 Guided Bird Walk at Muscatatuck National Wildlife
Refuge, 8 a.m. at the Refuge Visitor Center. Call 812-5224352.
17-18 Fort Vallonia Days. Celebrate Vallonia’s heritage with Indian lodges, pioneer crafts, parade, food and vendors.
17 Seymour Main Street Sidewalk Saturdays, 9 -1 p.m. Call
812-498-8991.
18 Norman Station Conservation Club Bluegrass Jamboree, 1
p.m., 12157 W. Co. Rd. 450N., Norman. 812-834-5184.
24 Scarecrow Building at Starve Hollow State Recreation
Area, 4345 S. Co. Rd. 275W., Vallonia. 812-358-3464.
26 Downtown Trick or Treat, Chestnut and Second Streets,
Seymour, 4-6 p.m., followed by Halloween parade.
31 Christmas Craft Bazaar, First United Methodist Church,
201 E. 3rd St., Seymour, 9-3 p.m. 812-522-5264.
31 Halloween Festivities, Starve Hollow State Recreation
Area, 4345 S. Co. Rd. 275W., Vallonia. Call 812-358-3464.
31 Jackson County United Way Masquerade Ball, 6-11 p.m.,
Pewter Hall, Brownstown. Dinner, cash bar. www.jacsy.
org, 812-522-5450.
Family Festivals Fill Fall's Calendar
Jackson County Watermelon Festival
The 48th Jackson County Watermelon
Festival will be
held around the
courthouse square in Brownstown September 4-6.
Just a few of the
activities planned include:
* Baby contest, seed
spitting contest, watermelon sack race
and watermelon eating contest
* Karaoke, cake walk, music, dancing,
bike race, tricycle obstacle course and
food.
* Parade at 1 p.m. Saturday, raffles, car
show and 5K Run/Walk, free watermelon throughout the event.
Visit Jackson County Watermelon Festival on Facebook.
Houston Fall Festival
Enjoy fall during the Houston Fall Festival from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. October
10. Events take place in and around the
Houston School.
Seymour Oktoberfest
The Seymour Oktoberfest will celebrate
its 43rd year when the festival kicks
off October 1. Festivities will continue
through October 3, in downtown
Seymour.
Check out:
* Great food, entertainment and crafts, a biergarten and talent show.
* Try your luck at the brat-eating contest or baking contest.
* Enjoy the parade or take part in the 5K
Run/Walk.
Visit www.seymouroktoberfest.com or
visit Facebook.
Call 812-966-2754 or visit Medora Goes
Pink on Facebook.
Fort Vallonia Days
Fort Vallonia Days will be held October
17 and 18 in downtown Vallonia.
Events include:
* Indian lodges on display, a tomahawk
throw, muzzleloader and bow shoots.
* Authentic blacksmith shop, a parade,
exhibits, food, flea market area AND
persimmon-pudding eating contest.
Visitors can enjoy wagon rides, live
music, good country food, amusements
and vendors. There is even a greased pig
contest.
Medora Goes Pink
HOPE Medora Goes Pink will be held
from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 10, in
downtown Medora.
* 5K Run/Walk and amusements, volleyball tournament, cruise in, prince
and princess contest.
* Wagon rides to the Medora Covered
Bridge, vendors, face painting and
carnival games.
The Fort Vallonia Museum will be
open during the festival. Visit www.
fortvalloniadays.com.
Outdoors+Beautiful Fall Weather=FUN!
Starve Hollow State Recreation Area
Archaeology Day will be Saturday, September 26 at Starve Hollow. Guests
can learn about Jackson County's natural history. The Shire of Cuil
Choluim will be on hand. The group
represents 11th century Wales and will
demonstrate weaving, pewter making,
spinning and trades/crafts of the time.
Halloween Celebrations begin with
scarecrow building activities on October 24. Halloween weekend, campers are encouraged to decorate their
campsites, dress up and participate in the
property-wide Halloween parade.
Camp at Starve Hollow and receive a
discount through November 4. Those
who book a campsite or family cabin for
one or more consecutive week nights will
receive 20 percent off. Reserve at camp.
IN.gov or by calling 866-622-6746. Use
promo code INFALL15.
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
National Public Lands Day will be
Saturday, September 26, at the Refuge.
This work day begins at 9 a.m. for volunteers of all ages and abilities to help
improve the Refuge.
Log Cabin Day Festival is October 10,
at Myers Cabin, with visits to the closed
area of the Refuge, a bean supper and a
chance to step back in time with pioneer
crafts and fun for the kids.
The Big Sit Bird Count will be held Sunday, October 11 and features
volunteers counting birds nesting at the
Refuge. Call 812-522-4352 or [email protected].
National Wildlife Refuge Week will be
October 11-17 at Muscatatuck National
Wildlife Refuge, 12985 E. U.S. Highway
50, Seymour. To celebrate the Refuge
"Closed Area" will be open to walk-in
visitors and a variety of events will be
held.
Wonderful Events Fill September Calendar
He is Risen Car Show will be from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 5,
at Cornerstone Community Church, 1088
Sarasota Drive, Seymour.
A variety of categories are offered with
prizes. Registration is $10. call 812-5258142.
Country Neighbors Reap the Harvest
Open House will be held from 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. on September 11-12, at various
home-based businesses in the Seymour,
Norman, Brownstown, Freetown and
Bedford areas. Call 812-497-3057.
A Night of HeART and Soul Artful Affair
will be held on September 12, at the
Pines Evergreen Room, Seymour. This
annual fundraising event for the Southern
Indiana Center for the Arts begins at 6:30
p.m. with a silent auction and appetizers.
Music and dancing begins at 8:30 p.m.
with Enos Road. Tickets are $50 per
person. Call 812-522-2278 or visit www.
soinart.com.
Battle of Badges Tournament will be
held on Saturday, September 12, at the
Boys and Girls Club of Seymour. This
basketball tournament is for the Seymour
Police and Seymour Fire Departments
as well as the Indiana State Police and
Jackson County Sheriff 's Department.
Call 812-528-1028 or email rmeyer52@
aol.com
Gears for Girls Bike Ride, sponsored
by Girls Inc., will be held on Saturday,
September 12. Ride options include 6.5,
17 or 30 miles. The ride is open to everyone and begins from Girls Inc., 956
N. O'Brient St., Seymour. Call 812-5222798 or visit www.girlsincjackson.org.
Fall Jackson County Antique Farm
Machinery Show and Swap Meet will be
held on Saturday, September 19, near
Highway 250 East Brownstown, across
from the Jackson County Fairgrounds.
A swap meet with vendors from across
the state will be held and food will be
available. Visit Jackson County Antique
Machinery Association on Facebook.
D.A.R.E. Soap Box Derby begins at 1
p.m. on Sunday, September 20, on West
Second Street, Seymour. Entry fee is $20
per driver for one race. This event serves
as a fundraiser for the Jackson County
D.A.R.E. program. Email seymourdare@
hotmail.com. Rain date is September 27.
Hen and Chicks Barn Market will be
held on Friday and Saturday, September
25-26, at 5602 East County Road 100
North, Seymour. The event offers shabby
chic, vintage and antique items. Food
will be available and speakers will be
on hand discussing quilts, antiques and
painting. Entertainment and a wine
tasting will also be held. Call 812528-2303/812-216-1449 or visit www.
henandchicksbarnmarket.blogspot.com.
Aviation Awareness Day will be held on
Saturday, September 26, at Seymour's
Freeman Field. Various aircraft will be
on display. Airplane rides are offered and
the Freeman Army Airfield Museum will
be open for tours. Call 812-522-2031 and
visit Freeman Army Airfield Museum on
Facebook.
National Alpaca Farm Days at Hoosier Heartland Alpacas is planned
for Saturday and Sunday, September
26-27, at 2500 North County Road
1000W., Seymour. Guests can meet the
alpaca herd, tour the farm, experience
live demonstrations, learn about
raising and breeding alpacas and shop
for alpaca products in the country
store. Call 812-445-7874 or visit www.
hoosierheartlandalpacas.com.
Speedway Readies for Jackson 100
One of Brownstown Speedway's premier
racing events will be held Friday and
Saturday, Sept 18-19. The 36th Annual
Jackson 100 draws racers from the tri-state area and is sure to entertain. The
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series offers
$20,000 to win. A Jackson 100 Tune Up
will be held on Saturday, September 5.
Friday, September 18 is the 3rd Bowman
50 for Indiana Pro Late Models with
$2000 to win plus Pure Stocks, Hornets
and MMSA Mini Sprints.
Saturday, September 19 will bring Lucas
Oil Late Models for the main event, the
36th running of the Jackson 100 plus
Modifieds and Super Stocks.
Other Speedway happenings include:
September 20 - Kenny Wallace Driving
Experience, www.dirtracewithkenny.com.
September 26 - Late Models, Indiana Pro
Late Models, Modifieds, Pure Stocks,
Hornets.
October 3 - Season Championship with
Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks,
Pure Stocks, Hornets.
October 8-11 - 20th Annual Brownstown
Speedway FUNFEST.
The Brownstown Speedway is located
one mile southeast of Brownstown on
Highway 250. For information, call the
Speedway at 812-358-5332 or visit www.
brownstownspeedway.com.
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Fall Air Filled With Music
Seymour CityJam
September 17 marks the last Seymour CityJam concert
of the season, held in downtown Seymour. Events begin
at 5:30 p.m. and Old Salt Union takes the stage around
6 p.m. Food and drinks will be available.
CityJam is held on East Second Street. Call 812-5222278.
Norman Station Bluegrass Festival
Bluegrass music is on the agenda during the Norman
Station Jamfest and Bluegrass Festival September 18-19
in Norman Station. Great music, camping, food and
fun will be had by all.
The club is located at 12157 West County Road 450
North in Norman Station. Call 812-498-3284.
Parish at Salt Creek
Marvin Parish will perform at Salt Creek Winery from
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 19.
The Winery is located at 7603 West County
Road 925 in Freetown. call 812-497-0254 or visit
www.saltcreekwinery.com.
Emi Sunshine at Harmony Park
National recording artist Emi Sunshine will perform on
Sunday, September 20, at Harmony Park near Brooklyn
Pizza Company, 753 West Second Street, Seymour.
Doors open at 2:30 p.m. with music at 5 p.m. Tickets
are $8 and are available at Artistic Impressions and the
Brooklyn Pizza Company. Call 812-524-8888.
Monthly Bluegrass Jams
Monthly bluegrass jamborees are held the third Sunday of each month at Norman Station Conservation Club. October's event is Sunday, October 18, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Event is held at 12157
West County Road 450 North, in Norman. Call 812834-5184.
A free “Intro to Modern Western Square Dancing”
event will be held at the first lesson. Free ice cream
sundaes will be available and guests can see square
dancing calls and learn more.
The Star Promenaders Square Dance Club dances
on the second and fourth Saturdays of all months
except for June, July, August, and December at 333
S. Chestnut Street, in Seymour. In June, August, and
December, dances are held on the second Saturday.
For information, call Marvin or Linda Rumph at
812-445-3610 or Julie Branham at 812-346-6164.
MISSION
STATEMENT
The Jackson County Visitor Center is the
official tourism destination marketing and
management organization for Jackson County,
Indiana. As a strong advocate of sustainable
tourism and economic development, the Jackson County Visitor Center markets the
county’s natural and developed environmental, historical, cultural and industrial attractions to vacation travelers and meeting groups.
Allstate Inn, 2603 Outlet Boulevard, Seymour, 812-522-2666
Berry Branch Cottages, 10402 N. Co. Rd. 800W., Norman, 812-528-2367
Days Inn, 302 Commerce Drive, Seymour, 812-522-3678
Econo Lodge, 220 Commerce Drive, Seymour, 812-522-8000
Economy Inn, 401 Outlet Boulevard, Seymour, 812-524-2000
Fairfield Inn, 327 North Sandy Creek Drive, Seymour, 812-524-3800
Hampton Inn, 247 North Sandy Creek Drive, Seymour, 812-523-2409
Holiday Inn Express, 249 North Sandy Creek Drive, Seymour, 812-522-1200
Knights Inn, 207 North Sandy Creek Drive, Seymour, 812-522-3523
Motel 6, 365 Tanger Boulevard, Seymour, 812-524-7443
Quality Inn, 2075 East Tipton Street, Seymour, 812-519-2959
Starve Hollow SRA Cabins, 4345 South Co. Rd. 275 West, Vallonia, (812) 358-3464
Travelodge, 306 South Commerce Drive, Seymour, 812-519-2578
Wild Gourd B&B LLC, 5525 N. Co. Rd. 1275 W., Norman Station, 812-995-2400
How to reach us:
Call 1-855-524-1914 or fax us at
812-524-1915.
Email [email protected]
or visit us at jacksoncountyin.com
To unsubscribe to the Jaunts or to
receive e-version, call or email Jane
Hays.
Staff:
Arann Banks, Executive Director
Jane Hays, PR Manager
Becky Hill, Office Manager
John Burkhart, Office Specialist
2015 Jackson County Visitor
Promotion Commission
Board Members
Bill Klaes, President
Kendra Zumhingst, Vice-President
Brad Schneck, Treasurer
Joyce Burbrink, Secretary
Warren Forgey
Cindi Lucas
Greg Prange
Bryan Stahl
Tricia Stuart
Jackson County Visitor Center
The Star Promenaders Square Dance Club will
offer square dance lessons from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
beginning Monday, September 14, at the Seymour Community Center, 107 S. Chestnut
Street. Lessons will continue through December.
Jackson County Lodging Properties:
P.O. Box 607
Seymour, IN 47274
Star Promenaders Offer Lessons
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