Know Before You Go – August 2022 Events in Jackson County
The year keeps rolling and so does the fun in Jackson County! August is a great month to be in Jackson County. Just scroll through all the excitement!
Tuesday, August 23
Live music at Harmony Park – Ruben Guthrie will play at 6:30 p.m. at Harmony Park at the Brooklyn Pizza Company 753 West Second Street, Seymour.
Wednesday, August 24
SICA Art Club – Join the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts’ Art Club from 2 to 7 p.m. at the center, 2001 North Ewing Street, Seymour. Bring what you’ve been working on and enjoy the company of other artists.
Wednesday Evening Rides – Join the Jackson County Bicycle Club for its Wednesday Evening Ride. The group will leave at 6 p.m. from Central Christian Church, 1434 West Second Street from the parking lot facing Westgate Road. This week they will reach 10 miles. The group increases each week by a half mile until they reach 10-mile rides each week through October. Visit the Facebook group for updates and more information.
Open Mic Night – Mike Staublin will host Open Mic Night at 6 p.m. at Harmony Park at the Brooklyn Pizza Company 753 West Second Street, Seymour.
Thursday, August 25
SICA Art Club – Join the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts’ Art Club from 2 to 7 p.m. at the center, 2001 North Ewing Street, Seymour. Bring what you’ve been working on and enjoy the company of other artists.
Friday, August 26
SICA Art Club – Join the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts’ Art Club from 2 to 7 p.m. at the center, 2001 North Ewing Street, Seymour. Bring what you’ve been working on and enjoy the company of other artists.
Fish Fry Fundraiser – Youth at the Brownstown Church of the Nazarene will host a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 616 West Commerce Street, Brownstown. The event will raise money for a denominational youth conference in Tampa, Florida next year. It’s $12 for a meal, which includes three pieces of fish, baked beans, coleslaw, and mac & cheese.
Live music at Harmony Park – Bigg Vinny (The Biggest Loser) and Jared Blake (The Voice) will play at 6:30 p.m. at Harmony Park at the Brooklyn Pizza Company 753 West Second Street, Seymour. Acoustic Fusion will open. Tickets are $10.
Fish Fry – Hamacher Hall will host a fish fry from 6 to 8 p.m. at the historic building, 209 East Howard Street, Crothersville.
Live music at Rails – Doug Dillman will play at 7 p.m. at Rails Craft Brew and Eatery, 114 St. Louis Avenue, Seymour.
Comedy Night at Chateau de Pique Winery – The Herron Entertainment National Winery Comedy Tour will be making a stop at 7:30 p.m. at Chateau de Pique Winery and Brewery, 6361 North County Road 760E, Seymour. The show will feature more than a dozen stand up comedians. Tickets are $17 in advance or $20 the day of the show, click here to order tickets.
Live music at the Eagles – Rich Hampton will play at 7:30 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 122 East Second Street, Seymour.
Live music at On the Rox – Steve Deweese will perform at 8 p.m. on the patio at On the Rox, 214 South Broadway Street, Seymour.
Saturday, August 27
Seymour Area Farmers Market – The Seymour Area Farmers Market will operate from 8 a.m. to noon in the Walnut Street Parking Lot in Seymour.
Parkapalooza 5K – Join the Seymour Parks and Recreation Department at 8 a.m. at Shields Park for the Parkapalooza 5K to support programming and sports for youth. Click here to register.
Dog Days Dog Show – The Humane Society of Jackson County will host the annual Dog Days Dog Show beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Keach Parking Lot (corner of Walnut and Fourth streets) in downtown Seymour. It’s $3 to enter and there will be prizes for multiple categories.
Freeman Army Airfield Museum – The Freeman Army Airfield Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1035 A Avenue, Seymour. Be sure to check out this wonderful place that is open each Saturday!
Anchor House Charity Ride – Help Anchor House through the annual Charity Ride at 1 p.m. at Heritage Park in Brownstown. In addition to the ride, the event will include a celebration with a beer garden, live music, auction, food and more. Log onto anchorhouseshelter.org for more information.
Live music at Chateau de Pique – MellenCougar – A John Mellencamp Tribute Band will play at 5 p.m. at Chateau de Pique Winery & Brewery. There will be a food truck on site and wine, beer, and cider from Chateau de Pique. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by clicking here.
Race – It’s race night at Brownstown Speedway! Be sure to stop by the track and see the Pro Late Models, Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, Hornets, and Crown Vics. View the full schedule and get ticket information at brownstownspeedway.com.
Live music at Harmony Park – Killin’ Smalls will play at 6 p.m. at Harmony Park at the Brooklyn Pizza Company 753 West Second Street, Seymour.
Harry Potter Trivia Night – READ Jackson County will host a Harry Potter Trivia Night at 6 p.m. at The Magic of Books Bookstore and 1852 Café, 115 West Second Street, Seymour. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by clicking here.
Live music at Rails – Brad Treadway will play at 7 p.m. at Rails Craft Brew and Eatery, 114 St. Louis Avenue, Seymour.
Arc-A-Mania – Arc of Jackson County and Supreme Wrestling for a live pro wrestling event fundraiser. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. at Brownstown Central High School and the doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a silent auction at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 28
Benefit Ride – The Seymour Moose Lodge 418 Poker Run will begin at noon. Registration is at 10 a.m. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 drawing, t shirts, food, and music by the Half Hicks at 4 p.m. it’s $15 per person or $25 for a couple with the proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Wednesday, August 31
Wednesday Evening Rides – Join the Jackson County Bicycle Club for its Wednesday Evening Ride. The group will leave at 6 p.m. from Central Christian Church, 1434 West Second Street from the parking lot facing Westgate Road. This week they will reach 10 miles. Visit the Facebook group for updates and more information.
Open Mic Night – Mike Staublin will host Open Mic Night at 6 p.m. at Harmony Park at the Brooklyn Pizza Company 753 West Second Street, Seymour.