Sweet Owen Tourism

09/02/2026

September is a big month in Owen County! With festivals, live music, outdoor events, and plenty of fall fun happening throughout the county, there’s no better place to kick off the season. Looking for a fun family getaway? Make a weekend of it! Come explore Owen County, enjoy a few of our favorite local events, and make memories you’ll be talking about long after the leaves have fallen. Take a look at our September newsletter and start marking your calendar! There’s so much fun to discover in Owen County this month.

Timeless: Don Fischer's Half-Century Broadcasting IU Sports, a documentary by WTIU, will be shown at the Tivoli Theatre on September 9th at 6:30. For more than 50 years, Don has been the voice of IU sports. This movie celebrates his career and legacy as one of college sports' most beloved broadcaste...

08/21/2026

The Open Speed Horse Show at the Owen County Fairgrounds, which was rained out earlier this month, has been rescheduled and will take place this Sunday, August 23rd!

🐎 Horse Show has been rescheduled due to the rain out! New date is August 23!
This is a fundraiser show to improve the arena lighting at our Fairgrounds! Come out and support a great cause! 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

08/21/2026

The concert this Saturday, August 22nd, at Tier 10 Music & Sports Park will feature Jo Dee Messina, Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery, The Kentucky Headhunters, and Dillon Carmichael! For more details and ticket information, visit the RD Productions, LLC page and tier10tickets.com.

08/14/2026

The annual Coal City Community Vol. Fire Dept. Car Show & Fish Fry will take place this Saturday, August 15th! The car show will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fish fry will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a fun community event and delicious food while supporting the fire department!

08/12/2026

The Gosport Lazy Days Festival starts this Thursday, August 13th, and continues Friday (August 14th), Saturday (August 15th), and Sunday (August 16th)! Check out the events, live music, entertainment, sidewalk chalk art contest, Tim Dittemore Memorial Car Show, Gosport VFW Auxiliary Fish Dinner, Gosport Lions Club 5K Race, food vendors, parade, Kip Seidenstucker Memorial Bed Race, history museum, local businesses, and more in historic downtown Gosport! For more information about the festival, including the full schedule of events, check out the Gosport Lazy Days page and website, and pick up a copy of the festival book, available at area locations, including the Sweet Owen Visitors Center.

08/01/2026

The Gathering of the People Pow Wow is today (Saturday, August 1st) and tomorrow (Sunday, August 2nd) at Cataract! Check out The Gathering of the People Pow Wow page for more information.

07/30/2026

Believe it or not, it's already August! If you're wondering what to do this month, we've done the digging for you. From annual traditions to family events and everything in between, our August newsletter is full of ways to make the most of the last stretch of summer in Owen County!

The annual Coal City Community Volunteer Fire Department Car Show & Fish Fry is set for Saturday, August 15th, and promises an afternoon of classic cars and delicious food. The car show will take place from 1 PM to 6 PM, with a $20 entry fee for anyone who would like to enter a vehicle. The fish fry...

07/28/2026

The multi-talented Lloyd Wood Band will take the stage at the Historic Tivoli Theatre this Thursday, July 30th, at 7 PM with an evening of country music! Lloyd and his band will perform a mix of classic country favorites and original songs. Lloyd’s down-home humor and vocal impressions such as Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Elvis, just to name a few, will also be featured in the show. Lloyd Wood is a highly acclaimed singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Owen County, and one of Indiana’s most beloved entertainers. He is a local and regional favorite and is nationally recognized for his contributions to country music. Lloyd is a recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash award, which is the highest honor bestowed by an Indiana governor. Enjoy an entertaining evening at the Historic Tivoli Theatre this Thursday, July 30th, filled with great music, laughter, and family-friendly fun. Visit spencertivoli.org for ticket information.

07/24/2026

Check out this Good Day Live segment on WTWO about VentFest, the International Ventriloquism & Arts Festival! VentFest starts today (Friday, July 24th), and continues on Saturday, July 25th, and Sunday, July 26th. See world-class comedic entertainment this weekend at the Historic Tivoli Theatre in Spencer, Indiana.

This segment is brought to you by Spencer Main Street, Inc. Ready to laugh your socks off? VentFest is making its return July 24-26 in Spencer, IN. Willie Tyler and Jim Barber joined Julie and Shel…

07/21/2026

VentFest, the International Ventriloquism & Arts Festival, will feature some of the most legendary ventriloquists of the modern era on July 24th through 26th. See world-class comedic entertainment this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Historic Tivoli Theatre in Spencer! Show times are 7:00 PM on July 24th, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM on July 25th, and 2:30 PM for the Gala Show on July 26th. For more information and tickets go to www.ventfest.org or www.spencertivoli.org.