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Local Events
Happenings around Martin County, filtered from the DO812 calendar by local ZIP codes and cities.
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Happenings around Martin County, filtered from the DO812 calendar by local ZIP codes and cities.
Local matches first, with nearby 812 events added so the list stays full. Always verify details on the event page.
Oct 16, 2026 at 5:00pm • Bedford First Assembly, 2601 27th Street, Bedford
Opening reception for the annual quilt show featuring traditional and contemporary works by local quilters. View exhibits, meet makers, and enjoy light refreshments. Free admission during opening hours.
Oct 15, 2026 at 12:00pm • Evansville
Best hot rod, kustoms and rockabilly festival in the Midwest. If you love hot rods, kustom cars, trucks, motorcycles, vintage campers, pin up girls, rockabilly bands, swap meets, tattoos, lowbrow art, vendors of cool …
Oct 10, 2026 at 1:00pm • Bedford Public Library, 1323 K Street, Bedford, IN
Family program featuring seasonal stories followed by a simple nature- or limestone-themed craft. Designed for children ages 4–10 with accompanying adults; materials provided. Free; no registration required.
Oct 3, 2026 at 8:00am • Downtown Bloomington
Bloomington (race course TBA on event page)
Oct 3, 2026 at 8:00am • Bedford
Half marathon, 5K, and 1-mile. Saturday of the same weekend as Seymour Oktoberfest and Bloomfield Apple Festival.
Oct 3, 2026 at 8:00am • Bloomfield
Saturday 5K tied to the Apple Festival.
Oct 2, 2026 at 10:00am • Town Park, Bloomfield
Oct 2–4. Carnival, food, live music, parade, tractor pull, wiffle ball. Apple Festival 5K Saturday, Oct 3.
Oct 1, 2026 at 12:00pm • Downtown Bloomington venues
About: Oct 1–4. Bloomington’s flagship world-music weekend. Multiple stages and ticketed plus free outdoor sets.
Sep 25, 2026 at 5:00pm • Meet at Lawrence County Museum of History, 929 15th Street, Bedford
Guided architectural and historical tour highlighting Bedford’s limestone buildings, courthouse square, and industry heritage. Registration recommended through Lawrence County Tourism; free of charge.
Sep 12, 2026 at 12:00pm • Old National Events Plaza, Evansville, IN 47708
Pop-culture and media convention with comics, games, cosplay, celebrity guests, vendors, and related programming. Evansville’s largest event of this type.
Sep 8, 2026 at 9:30am • Lawrence County Courthouse, 916 15th Street, Bedford
Public meeting. SIDC project bids, VetraSpec contract for Veterans Affairs, sheriff wellness MOU. Open to the public, lower-level commissioners’ room.
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