Festivals

September 2026

Little Nashville Rodeo

Cheer on our cowboy’s as they test their grit at the Little Nashville Rodeo this September (4th-5th)! Bull riding, barrel racing, mutton busting, and more! All at the Brown County Fairgrounds! Gates open at 5pm and the rodeo starts at 7! More information to come!
04 - 05 Sep
5:00 pm
4-H Fair Grounds
802 Memorial Drive, Nashville, IN
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Good People Good Times

We would like to invite you to the 13th GPGT that started in 2011! A very limited amount of discounted tickets are available now, as well as Early Arrival (Thursday) Tickets, Saturday Only Tickets, and Primitive RV/Camper/Bus Parking Passes.​ Come celebrate an amazing weekend with us in the beautiful hills of Brown County! 2 Days […]
11 - 12 Sep
All Day
eXplore Brown County
2620 Valley Branch Road, Nashville, IN
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38th Great Outdoor Art Contest

See artists at work during Indiana’s oldest plein air painting competition! Painters from throughout the state will draw inspiration from the grounds that inspired impressionist T.C. Steele during this daylong celebration of the arts. Artists may arrive as early as 7 a.m. All artists must bring a blank canvas or pages for stamping at check-in. […]
12 Sep
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
T.C. Steele State Historic Site, 4220 T.C. Steele Road, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
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Cider Run 2026

The ISRA Cider Run is an annual automotive hobbyist event hosted by the Indiana Street Rod Association at the Brown County 4H Fairgrounds in Nashville, Indiana. Since 1972, this gathering brings together street rod and classic car enthusiasts — members and non-members alike — for a day of cruising, car displays, camaraderie, and community fun. […]
12 Sep
4-H Fair Grounds
802 Memorial Drive, Nashville, IN
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Brown County Rock & Mineral Show

Our annual rock show features dozens of vendors, a silent auction, ticketed raffle, and live demos of knapping, wire wrapping, and gold panning. Admission, parking, and kids’ activities are all free!  This year we plan to have a food truck and live music on site, too!   Vendor Information for Brown Co Rock and Mineral […]
19 - 20 Sep
10:00 am
4-H Fair Grounds
802 Memorial Drive, Nashville, IN
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Hard Truth Gravel Fondo

Try your hand at Indiana’s Hardest Gravel race through the backroads of Southern Indiana! Starting and ending at Hard Truth Distilling Co. in Nashville, the route will consist of over 50 miles of rough hills and chunky gravel. Be prepared for a tough day in the saddle, followed up by a great afternoon at Hard […]
20 Sep
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hard Truth Distilling Co.
418 Old State Rd 46, Nashville, IN 47448
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Uncle Pen Fest

Various bluegrass performers, workshops, and jams plus the Bluegrass Hall of Fame Induction. Founded in 1974, Uncle Pen Days began as a tribute to Bill Monroe’s maternal uncle, James Pendleton Vandiver. “Uncle Pen” played the fiddle and Monroe later said that he was the “fellow that I learned to play from.” Bill Monroe’s parents had […]
24 - 26 Sep
Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground
5163 North State Road 135, Morgantown, IN
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Brown County Epic

The Brown County Epic is a weekend-long mountain biking festival celebrating the region’s premier trails, community, and outdoor adventure. Enjoy miles of scenic singletrack rides during peak fall season, along with live music, camping, food vendors, and a welcoming atmosphere for riders of all levels—all while supporting the ongoing development and maintenance of local trails.
25 - 27 Sep
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Brown County State Park
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211 South Van Buren Street Nashville, Indiana 47448

visitorscenter@browncounty.com
812-988-7303

Brown County Visitors Center

211 South Van Buren Street
Nashville, Indiana 47448

visitorscenter@browncounty.com
812-988-7303

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