Tuesday, June 11
Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival — Featuring the Clay Hess Band, The Original Wildfire Reunion, Kenny and Amanda Smith Band, Sideline, The Kati Penn and New Town and Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, $40 at the gate (one-day pass). Information: billmonroemusicpark.com or 812-988-6422.
History tour — Guided walk, weather-permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior 65 and older, 12 and younger free.
BETA — Teen program with snacks, games, more, 175 S. Jefferson St., across from Salvation Army Church, 3 to 6:30 p.m., free.
Wednesday, June 12
Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival — Featuring Kati Penn and Newtown, Rodney Dillard and the Dillards, Po Ramblin Boys, Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time, Special Consensus and the Clay Hess Band, $40 at the gate (one-day pass). Information: billmonroemusicpark.com or 812-988-6422.
Adult art class — Led by M.K. Watkins, BETA center, 175 S. Jefferson St., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $120 for five-week session, preregistration required. Registration: 312-310-3617 or [email protected].
Jeff Foster — Guitar music, Hobnob Corner restaurant, 17 W. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover. Information: hobnobcornerrestaurant.com or 812-988-4114.
Open mic — Sign up at 6 p.m., hosted by local musician Jason Blankenship, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
Thursday, June 13
Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival — Featuring Shenandoah and Marty Raybon, The Quebe Sisters, Phil Leadbetter and The Allstars of Bluegrass, Joe Mullins and The Radio Ramblers, and Flashback, $40 at the gate (one-day pass). Information: billmonroemusicpark.com or 812-988-6422.
Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 donation.
History tour — Guided walk, weather-permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior 65 and older, 12 and younger free.
Brown County Chamber of Commerce Barbecue — Creekside Retreat, 2420 State Road 46 East, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., all welcome.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Brown Bike restaurant, 110 N. Van Buren St, 6 to 8 p.m.
“A Dog’s Journey” — Drama, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7 p.m., $6 for adults, $5 for children, concessions, beer, wine, mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.
Friday, June 14
Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival — Featuring Blue Highway, Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, Alan Bibey & Grasstowne, Steve Gulley and New Pinnacle and The Ricky Wasson Band, $40 at the gate (one-day pass). Information: billmonroemusicpark.com or 812-988-6422.
Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 donation.
Bean Blossom Farmers market — St. David’s Episcopal Church parking area, state roads 135 North and 45, Bean Blossom, 4 to 7 p.m. Information: beanblossomfarmersmarket.org or 812-988-1038.
Bingo — Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. Information: [email protected] or 812-988-1696.
Flatland Harmony Experiment — Vocally driven string band, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, concessions, beer, wine, mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.
Night hike — Test your senses against nocturnal creatures, Brown County State Park Nature Center, 9 p.m., $7 at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Saturday, June 15
Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival — Featuring Appalacian Roadshow, The Cleverly’s, Jeff Parker and Company, Bobby Osborne and Rocky Top Express, Junior Sisk and Rambler’s Choice and J.D. Crowe and The New South, $40 at the gate (one-day pass). Information: billmonroemusicpark.com or 812-988-6422.
Busted Knuckle Co-Ed Bike Clinic — Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 10 a.m. to noon, $50 per person, includes two-hour clinic and drink at Hard Truth Hills.
Sippin’ Trip — Experience Brown County’s local wineries, breweries and distilleries, begins at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $55, includes lunch and shuttle. Registration: browncounty.com/tours.
Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 donation.
Singing Winds Visitor Center — Grand opening at T.C. Steele State Historic Site, 4220 T.C. Steele Road, 2 to 5 p.m., free. Information: 812-988-2785 or tcsteele.org.
Live raptor show — By Indiana Raptor Center, Brown County State Park Nature Center, 2 p.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
Hopkins and Miller’s Sunset Stomp Dixieland Band — Jazz show featuring Dixieland favorites and New Orleans Gospel, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m. $15 general admission, $25 reserved front row, concessions, beer, wine, mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.
Brown County Community Band — Concert at Sweetwater Beach, 7:30 to 9 p.m. featuring traditional favorites, patriotic tunes and songs from the Big Band era.
Tyler Poe — Live music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 16
Nature Booth — See a collection of mammal furs, Brown County State Park Country Store, 10 a.m. to noon, $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Farmers market — Brown County Inn parking lot at state roads 46 East and 135 North, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. Information: [email protected] or “Nashville Indiana Farmer’s Market” on Facebook.
Full moon hike — Meet at Brown County State Park Nature Center and hike to Lake Strahl, 8 p.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 donation.
Tuesday, June 18
History tour — Guided walk, weather-permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior 65 and older, 12 and younger free.
BETA — Teen program with snacks, games, more, 175 S. Jefferson St., across from Salvation Army Church, 3 to 6:30 p.m., free.
Wednesday, June 19
Open mic — Sign up at 6 p.m., hosted by local musician Jason Blankenship, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
Jeff Foster — Guitar music, Hobnob Corner restaurant, 17 W. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover. Information: hobnobcornerrestaurant.com or 812-988-4114.
