ART ENTHUSIASTS NEED TO LOOK NO FURTHER
The Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, (SICA), made possible through the generosity of local singer, songwriter and artist, John Mellencamp, provides services for area artists, arts education and opportunities for instruction and arts appreciation by all. Also offers exhibits, wine and canvas classes, Summer Concert Series, museum, and much more.
Theatre & More
Don’t miss this county’s covered bridges and round barns that were built in the late 1800’s, as well as the Jackson County Community Theatre — a nonprofit, local organization dedicated to providing quality live theatre productions for Jackson County and surrounding communities.
From the first production in 1971, the organization now hosts its shows in the Royal-Off-the-Square Threatre building in Brownstown, Indiana.
LOCAL MUSEUMS
VALLONIA, INDIANA
Local museums abound in Jackson County, Indiana — the Fort Vallonia Museum, features agriculture and pioneer history; and the Jackson County Historical Museum, located in Brownstown, Indiana, exhibits rare newspapers, uniforms and information about county residents. The Historical Society has a pioneer village on the property, as well as a unique Revolutionary War Monument dedicated to the 34 Veterans who are buried in Jackson County.
SEYMOUR, INDIANA
The Freeman Airfield Museum is located at the Freeman Field Municipal Airport in Seymour, Indiana, and is dedicated to preserving the history of the men and women who served in the field during WWII. The museum has uniforms, artifacts, photographs, and parts of European airplanes. The Freeman Airfield once housed pilots undergoing advanced pilot training, and also the famed Tuskegee Airmen.
BROWNSTOWN, INDIANA
Brownstown Fund for the Arts is a group dedicated to the preservation of art and culture, hosting such events as wine tastings and painting, concerts, art shows and expositions, art camps, culinary art classes and have several successful partnerships with Brownstown business and groups.
LOCAL FESTIVALS
Indiana would not be Indiana without festivals, and Jackson County has many of the state’s finest! The Jackson County Visitor Center provides a comprehensive guide to festival event offerings in Jackson County.
SEYMOUR OKTOBERFEST
Seymour Oktoberfest — For over 30 years, this annual festival has been a popular event filled with shopping, food and fun. The Oktoberfest is held the first weekend in October in Seymour and admission is free.
JACKSON COUNTY FAIR
Jackson County has an award winning fair that provides fun packed days of entertainment for the whole family — featuring agriculture, food, rides, stock car racing, shows and much more!
FORT VALLONIA DAYS
Featuring pioneer events, food and crafts -- and crowds estimated as large as 30,000 -- Fort Vallonia Days is one of the premier fall festivals in southern Indiana!
RED WHITE & BLUE FESTIVAL
Crothersville’s Red White & Blue Festival is known as Indiana’s, most patriotic festival. The three-day festival is held the second weekend in June.