What kind of events happen annually in Nashville, Indiana (or Brown County)? Art, music, run/walks, you name it! Check out these annual local events – many of them benefit local community organizations. I’ve also included a few new (hopefully annual) events for 2026! Dates can vary from year to year, so please visit each event’s website or social media for the latest details.
Looking for more things to do in Brown County? Make sure to check the monthly community calendars here.
JANUARY
-Brown County Ukulele Festival
-Hard Truth Frosty Trails 5K/10K Trail Run
FEBRUARY
-Whistle Pig Shadow Chaser 8K/5K
-Friends of the Library Valentine’s Sweet Sale
-Puzzles & Pizza by The Toy Chest
-Feed the Soul Adult Prom for Mother’s Cupboard
-Patron & Young Artist Exhibition at Brown County Art Guild (stop by to vote for your favorites!)
MARCH
-Indiana Button Society Show & Competition
-Soup Bowl Fundraiser Dinner for Mother’s Cupboard
-Parks & Rec Easter Egg Hunt at Deer Run
-Hard Truth Easter Bourbon Hunt
APRIL
-Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K
-Wildflower Foray at TC Steele State Historic Site (there are often nature events at various sites in Brown County for the Wildflower Foray)
-Friends of the Library Plant Sale
MAY
-Spring Blossom Parade
-Brown County Antique Machinery Tractor Show (family-friendly with kids activities)
-Vintage Baseball at Story Inn
-BroCoCon board game convention by The Toy Chest
-Dances with Dirt Gnawbone (50M/50K/26.2M/13.1M/10K/5K/100K relay)
-Brown County Enduro Bike Race
-DINO Mountain Bike Race at Brown County State Park
-DINO Trail Run
-Indiana Wine Fair at Story Inn
-War in the Woods no prep drag racing at the Brown County Dragway
-Lions Club Pancake Breakfast fundraiser
-Morel Mushroom Sale to benefit Brown County charities
-Dawg Gone Walk & Fiesta to benefit the Brown County Humane Society
JUNE
-Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Festival
-Ukulele World Congress
-Touch-A-Truck
-Brown County 4H Fair
-Youth Mountain Bike Summer Camp
-Brown County Sawdust Days & Shenanigans
JULY
-Fireworks at Brown County High School Football Field
-Fireworks at Story Inn
-Snake Fest
-Indiana Fingerstyle Guitar Festival
AUGUST
-ChamberFest Brown County
-Southern Indiana Blues Festival at Bill Monroe Music Park
-Pickin’ in the Backwoods Music Festival at eXplore Brown County
-Good People Good Times Music Festival at eXplore Brown County
-Barn Sale to benefit the Brown County Humane Society
SEPTEMBER
-Uncle Pen Fest at Bill Monroe Music Park
-Brown County Epic mountain bike festival
-Women’s Mountain Bike Clinic Campside Sessions
-Brown County Rock & Mineral Show
-Betty Begonia’s Upscale Tag Sale
-Harmony Valley Music Festival at eXplore Brown County
-Bourbon Festival at Story Inn
-War in the Woods no prep drag racing at the Brown County Dragway
-Brown County Art Colony Weekend
-Great Outdoor Plein Air Painting Art Contest at TC Steele State Historic Site
-9.11 Memorial Fun Run/Walk at Jackson Township Fire Department
-Indiana Bigfoot Conference
OCTOBER
-Brown County Studio Tour
-Fall Fare on the Village Green
-Brown County Antique Machinery Tractor Drive
-Brown County Antique Machinery Swap Meet & Craft Fair
-DINO Tecumseh Trail Challenge Running Festival
-Friendly Forest walking trail at Jackson Township Fire Department
-Fall-o-ween Party at Deer Run
-Trick or Treat on the Salt Creek Trail
-Lions Club Pancake Breakfast fundraiser
-Hard Truth Flannel 5K
NOVEMBER
-Brown County Humane Society Chocolate Walk (FYI: tickets sell out quickly every year)
-Cabin Fever 5K by Brown County Parks & Rec
-Brown County Hilly Half/10K/5K
-DINO Gravel Grovel: Hoosier National Forest Bicycle Race
-Christmas Craft Bazaar at St. Agnes Catholic Church
-Holiday Art & Craft Show at The Seasons
-Goshen Church Holiday Bazaar
-Brown County Community Church Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale
-Abe Martin Bazaar at the Brown County History Center
DECEMBER
-Brown County Christkindl Market
-Salvation Army Christmas Light Parade
-Brown County Children’s Fund Auction
-Hog Wild Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show
-Tree Lighting at the Brown County History Center
-Santa Train
-Reindeer Romp 8K/5K
-Stuff-a-Stocking
-Winter Wonderland Christmas light walking trail at Jackson Township Fire Department
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About the Author
Hey friend, I’m Kara — a lifelong Brown County local, mom and the heart behind Blessings Farmhouse and @VisitBrownCounty. I live here with my husband and kids and I still pinch myself that we get to call this beautiful place home. When I’m not welcoming guests at Blessings Farmhouse or sharing about the area on @VisitBrownCounty, you’ll usually find me learning to be outdoorsy, spending time with my kiddos or starting a new project. I love helping others find relaxation, connection and fun in this special place.
