Know Before You Go – April 2023 Events in Jackson County
It’s our first Know Before You Go guide of 2023, and we are excited to see the calendar ramp up for another fun year in Jackson County! Check out all that is happening here!
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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, April 25
Trivia Night – Patty Brothers Entertainment will host trivia night at 6:30 p.m., April 25, at Pizza Palace, 832 West Tipton Street, Seymour.
German Language Class – Learn German at Schwatzer’s German Restaurant in downtown Seymour. It’s $5 per session and goes through April.
Wednesday, April 26
Live Music at the Seymour Brewing Co. – Ruben Guthrie will play at 6 p.m., April 26, at the Seymour Brewing Company, 725 West Second Street, Seymour.
Thursday, April 27
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., April 27, 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 April.
Friday, April 28
Crossroads Acoustic Fest – Crossroads Acoustic Fest will return to downtown Seymour for the first time since 2019! This year’s event will be held April 28-29 at multiple listening rooms including the Knights of Columbus, Brewskies Downtown, The Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and the Jackson County Visitor Center. Tickets are available by clicking here.
Live Music at Rails Craft Brew & Eatery – Mike Staublin will play at 7 p.m., April 28, at Rails Craft Brew & Eatery, 114 St. Louis Avenue.
‘Dial ‘M’ for Murder’ – The Jackson County Community Theatre will present “Dial ‘M’ for Murder” with shows at 7:30 p.m. April 21, 22, 28, 29 at the Royal-Off-the-S
Saturday, April 29
Boutique Bash – The Crothersville Girls Volleyball team will host its annual Boutique Bash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 29, in the school gymnasium, 109 Preston Street, Crothersville. The event will feature more than 30 vendors. Click here to follow on Facebook.
Tractor Drive – The Wente Farm will host a 29-mile tractor drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 29, leaving from the farm at 1340 East County Road 1050 North, Seymour. Those who participate are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. For more information, call Howard Wente at 812-524-2433.
Houston Jeep and Truck Ride – The Houston Benefit Ride will begin at noon, April 29, at the historic Houston school, 9830 North County Road 750W, Norman. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and it is $25 per driver. There also will be meal, which will be free to drivers and $7 for riders. This ride is open to Jeeps, trucks, 4X4s, side-by-sides, and more. The event also includes music, raffles and fun.
Freeman Army Airfield Museum – The Freeman Army Airfield Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 29, 1035 A Avenue, Seymour. If you cannot make it during those hours, you may schedule a tour by calling 812-271-1821.
Kidfest – The Child Care Network’s Kids Fest will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 29, at Seymour Middle School. There will be multiple vendors will all kinds of fun activities and community resources for families. The event will feature a petting zoo, Touch A Truck, snow cones and more.
Larry McDonald Memorial Guitar Show – The Larry McDonald Memorial Guitar Show is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m., April 29, at the Knights of Columbus, 118 East Second Street, in downtown Seymour. It’s free to attend the show. At 1 p.m., Pat Sullivan will give a presentation on building guitars. For those who wish to have a space available to display instruments, call This Old Guitar at 812-524-8986. Proceeds from this event will go to the Larry McDonald Music Fund at the Community Foundation of Jackson County, which provides scholarships to Seymour High School students to help cover the costs of instrument rentals or purchases.
Crothersville History Month – The Crothersville History and Cultural Arts Association will observe Crothersville History Month from 2 to 5 p.m. April 29, at Hamacher Hall, 211 East Howard Street, Crothersville. Members are asked to bring any Crothersville artifacts to be displayed during the event. There will be a meal of spaghetti, breadsticks, tea, lemonade, and water for a $5 donation. Information: Christie Schill 812-498-7768.
Seymour Spring Festival – The Seymour Spring Festival will be from 4 to 8 p.m., April 29, in the Second Street block between Indianapolis Avenue and Chestnut Street. There will be live music, food, and vendors.
Crossroads Acoustic Fest – Crossroads Acoustic Fest will return to downtown Seymour for the first time since 2019! This year’s event will be held at multiple listening rooms including the Knights of Columbus, Brewskies Downtown, The Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and the Jackson County Visitor Center. Tickets are available by clicking here.
Race Night at Brownstown Speedway – This week’s race at Brownstown Speedway, April 29, will feature ILMS Pro Late Models, Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, Hornets, Crown Vics.. Click here for the website for all details and tickets.
‘Dial ‘M’ for Murder’ – The Jackson County Community Theatre will present “Dial ‘M’ for Murder” with shows at 7:30 p.m. April 21, 22, 28, 29 at the Royal-Off-the-S
Sunday, April 30
Car Show – The Trinity Lutheran Cougar Cruisers Car Show is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 30, at the school, 1 Trinity Way, Seymour. There will be food, shirts, door prizes, raffles, and more. A portion of the proceeds will go to scholarship fund for participating members of the club.
