Your Guide to the Weekend – 9/11 through 9/13
Many of us can remember exactly where we were 19 years ago today. Please pause to remember those who were lost, those whose lives changed forever and those who volunteered to defend our nation in the aftermath.
The weekend in Jackson County is loaded with a variety of events. There is plenty to do and see for the whole family!
Here’s your guide to the weekend in Jackson County this week.
Friday, September 11
Music at the Seymour Brewing Company – Jacob Cruser will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Harmony Park outside the Seymour Brewing Company. Sit outside at Harmony Park where you can indulge in your favorite pizza, craft beer and other menu items from the Brooklyn Pizza Company. Friday night also is a special release of Wine Barrel aged The Hustler Pink Hibiscus Wheat Ale. Only 144 bottles have been produced. The popular beer was aged in a Chateau de Pique wine barrel. It doesn’t get more local than that!
Patriotic night – The Tabernacle is hosting an event in memory of 9/11. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Crossroads Community Park in downtown Seymour. The evening will include patriotic renditions, a sing along with Christian artists, country music and a Gospel band. The church has asked those who attend to bring their own lawn chairs.
Music at Rails – Austin James will be performing at 7 p.m. on the patio at Rails Craft Brew and Eatery in downtown Seymour. Join in on the fun with some dinner, drinks and a neat atmosphere in downtown!
Music at On the Rox – The Hewitt Fink Band will perform at 8 p.m. on the patio at On the Rox. This band plays all your favorite rock and blues hits. There is no cover charge. It also is steak dinner night beginning at 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 12
Farmers market – It’s Saturday, so you know what that means? Time to get all your fresh Jackson County produce and other goodies at the Seymour Area Farmers Market. As always, the market is open from 8 a.m. to noon.
Fall open house – Join Anytime Florals from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Brownstown (270 Woodside Drive) for their fall open house as they share wreaths, pumpkins, mums, lanterns, candles, silk arrangement and so much more!
Fall Extravaganza – Join Dragonfly Boutique for its Fall Extravaganza 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crossroads Community Park in downtown Seymour. The boutique will launch its new fall arrivals including hundreds of new items, Blowfish shoes, bralettes, jewelry and accessories. The event will be outdoors to provide a safer shopping experience.
Junkyard BBQ & Ice Cream will be on site to take care of all your lunch needs!
Monster truck show – The Brownstown Speedway will be offering something you don’t see often in Jackson County: A monster truck show! The Renegade Monster Truck Tour is coming to the speedway at the fairgrounds beginning at 4:30 p.m. and includes a show, interaction with drivers, truck rides, tours and more. Check our calendar for the full schedule or visit brownstownspeedway.com.
Luminaria Display – Seymour First Baptist Church will offer a drive thru display of Lumniaria bags from 6 to 9 p.m. in the church parking lot in honor and memory of loved ones who have died from cancer. All participants will stay in their vehicles and names will be read at the top of each hour, 6, 7, 8, 9. Visitors should park before or after driving through the display before names are read.
Concert at Heritage Park – James Dupre will perform at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Park near the courthouse in Brownstown. The Seymour Brewing Company and TJ’s BBQ will be on site for the evening. This is the final concert of the Brownstown Ewing Main Street summer concert series. Read about it all by clicking here.
Music at Rails – Rich Hampton will be performing at 7 p.m. on the patio at Rails Craft Brew and Eatery in downtown Seymour. Join in on the fun with some dinner, drinks and a neat atmosphere in downtown!
Music at Poplar Street – Skyline Drive, a duo made up of Joseph Persinger and Mike Shelton, will be performing at 7 p.m. on the patio at Poplar Street Restaurant. Come hear some of your favorite tunes and get some of your favorite food and drinks.
Music at Luke’s Country Inn – Ruben Guthrie will be performing at 8 p.m. at Luke’s Country Inn in Dudleytown. Get some great food and awesome drinks and kick back and enjoy the show!
Sunday, September 13
Paint in the outdoors – SICA’s Social Distance Painting Club will meet at noon near the fire tower at Skyline Drive. Each session will allow participants to network with other artists and work on a new landscape scene. It is a $20 donation to SICA to participate. For more information, email info@soinart.com or call 812-522-2278.
Fish fry benefit – Help support Immanuel Lutheran School from 4 to 7 p.m. at the school (520 S. Chestnut St., Seymour) for its annual fish fry. This year is a drive thru only. It’s a free will offering and helps the students!
Extra event, Thursday, September 17
Art show – SICA will host a reception and display from 5:30 to 7 p.m. of the 2020 Judged Art Show sponsored by the Seymour Edward Jones offices. Categories include painting (oil/acrylic), drawing/pastel/watercolor and mixed media/photography.
