WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
UPCOMING EVENTS
EARLY VOTING
In order to accommodate those who are unable to vote throughout the week,
FIRST BANK KUHLMAN CENTER will be open:
SATURDAY, April 25, 2026 - 10:00a to 3:00p
RICHMOND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: SIGNATURE EVENT
Start spreading the news, New York is calling
RSO returns with our renowned annual signature event. This years theme is New York, New York, where bright lights, bold style, and thrilling music take center stage. Come with an Empire State of Mind dressed in your favorite New York inspired attire! We want to see your creativity for this night on the town! What are you waiting for? Hail a cab and get to the First Bank Expo Center, New York is calling!
5:30 – Take the Subway to the First Bank Expo Center and step off in Midtown Manhattan.
Hail a cab to Times Square where you will experience an atmosphere with luminous, dazzling views perfect for photo ops!
6:45 – Follow along in your Playbill as Maestro Lopera and the RSO take center stage and Blow Us All Away with a concert of music celebrating New York City’s history and culture, from its theme song by Frank Sinatra to a medley of “West Side Story”
7:45 – Grab a Slice and a Bagel with Schmear
8:30 – Take the Spotlight at the official RSO Macy’s Costume Parade
9:00 – Vocalists of the Indianapolis Opera will lead a musically immersive experience of a Cabaret-style Broadway sing-along
EARLY VOTING
Vote Center
Monday through Friday
April 27, 2026 to May 1, 2026
10:00a - 7:00p
UKC MIDWEST CLASSIC 2026
ELIGIBILITY
Dogs must be permanently registered with UKC, have a Temporary Listing (TL) number, or have a Performance Listing (PL)/Limited Privilege (LP) number by the closing date and time to enter the licensed classes. No exceptions will be made. Entries for ineligible dogs will be returned.
An unentered dog may not be substituted for an entered dog.
Dogs must meet the eligibility requirements for the event which they are entering. For requirements, refer to the appropriate event rules and regulations.
EARLY VOTING
In order to accommodate those who are unable to vote throughout the week,
FIRST BANK KUHLMAN CENTER will be open:
SATURDAY, May 2, 2026 - 10:00a to 3:00p
WAYNE COUNTY HORSE AND PONY OPEN SHOW
Mark your calendars! Wayne County Horse and Pony Open Show May 8th, 9th, & 10th.
Our judges for the weekend will be Joy Andrews and Christie Moore.
We will see you there!
SEARA'S LEGACY K9 TRIALS & 140 CHALLENGE
REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!
Join us Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds as we honor the life and sacrifice of K-9 Officer Seara Burton.
The 140 Challenge is open to EVERYONE.
Run it. Walk it. Complete it your way.
•Register by April 19 to guarantee your participant shirt.
•Prices increase on March 29 so don’t wait!
Seara’s Legacy K-9 Trials are open to registered law enforcement K-9 teams only.
•Departments registering multiple canines or needing alternative payment arrangements can email: searaburtonfoundation@gmail.com
The K-9 Trials are FREE for the public to attend and watch!
Register here:
CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
We will be closed Monday, May 25th 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
In memory of many, in honor of all.
2ND ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS SUMMER EXPO
2nd Annual Small Business Vendor Expo
Hosted by Katrina’s Collective
Join us for a fun-filled day supporting local businesses and the community!
June 6th
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FREE Admission for Everyone!
Bring the whole family out for a day of shopping, entertainment, and connection! Browse a wide variety of amazing local vendors offering unique products, handmade goods, boutique finds, and more.
Family-Friendly Fun Includes:
FREE bounce house for the kids
Fun activities for all ages
Music & great vibes
80+ small business vendors to shop
Come out and support small businesses, discover new favorites, and enjoy a day full of community, creativity, and fun!
Shop Small. Support Local. See You There!
Vendor applications are available here!
Duplicate vendors limited.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSej11FLV1BtQz.../viewform
67TH ANNUAL NATIONAL TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION
Admission
1-Day Pass - $10
3-Day Pass - $20
16 & Under - Free Admission
Camping
Camping is $40/night with hook-ups, $25/night primitive.
Tailgaters
Tailgating spots are $105.00 per 20x30 spot. Spots are 1st come 1st choice.
Convention Info
For more information or vendor reservations, contact Bryan Nelson at advantagewildlifesolutions@yahoo.com or call 540-435-4849.
6TH ANNUAL MIDWEST TRUCK NATIONALS
EXCLUSIVE GM TRUCK EVENT
FRIDAY
• Gates open 8am (use “L” Street Gate)
• Registration 3–6pm in Expo Center
• 6:30pm Drivers meeting & 50/50
• 6:45pm Friday Night Cruise thru Richmond
SATURDAY
• Gates open 8am
• Registration 8am–12pm
• Drive-thru judging 9am–1pm
• Awards, raffles, giveaways 3pm
EXTRAS
• Parts/Swap Meet / Security on site
• Camping available ($30 w/ water & electric)
• Food trucks on site!
NOTES
• No pets, alcohol, or golf carts (unless staff/handicap)
• Security on-site all weekend
• Not responsible for accidents or injuries
More details to come!!
Facebook: @MidwestTruckNationals |
@SquareBodyFarmGathering
UKC AUTUMN OAKS 2026
About Autumn Oaks
The Event Where History Is Made
Founded in 1960 in the Midwest, Autumn Oaks is the granddaddy of all UKC events. The UKC National Grand Champions of the seven UKC recognized breeds are named at this annual hunt.
Autumn Oaks brings together the outstanding coonhounds from the United States and Canada to participate in a Nite Hunt and Bench Show. This prestigious event is held over Labor Day weekend each year. The location of Autumn Oaks is carefully selected on the basis of a club or clubs that can supply qualified guides, good hunting territory, and a fairground that has camping facilities, barns and meeting rooms to accommodate the thousands who attend. Autumn Oaks is a family affair and an event where old friends become reacquainted and new ones are made.
Autumn Oaks is a one-night hunt run off in two nights.
RESCHEDULED - FIRE/EMS BBQ SMOKE OFF
UPDATE TO FIRE/EMS EVENT
RESCHEDULED TO AUGUST DURING THE SMOKE ON THE WATER CAR SHOW EVENT
We were having some difficulties securing cooks but I truly believe some things come apart so better things can come together! We are excited to work together on this awesome project, which I believe will be so much more beneficial to our mission to support our local EMTs and Fire Departments.
All the plans remain intact, silent auction for Chris Johnston and raffle. Just a new location and date! We are so grateful to our sponsors and cooks for their effort and commitment. Travis and I agree that we want to put those donations to as best of use as possible!
We are welcoming other departments to join the cook-off to be able to raise money for their own departments as well as a small percentage of proceeds from vendors going to the Scotty Adams Scholarship Fund. Both of these things benefit our EMTs and Fire Departments because most of the time, fire departments foot the bill for these courses.
We are so excited to make this event bigger and better than we imagined and help our small local departments and EMS services as much as we can. Thank you for your attention to this matter and we cant wait to see you in August!
Mallory Sparks (765-914-4178) & Travis Ulerick
WAYNE COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HIRING AND INTERN FAIR 2026
The Hiring Fair is intended to give high school seniors with no post-graduate plans the opportunity to meet with Wayne County businesses. Seniors who interview and accept a job offer from a Wayne County business will have a Signing Day.
The Intern Fair is NEW this year, this piece has been added so employers can meet with students to interview them for either an upcoming Summer internship or for the following 2026-27 school year. This group of students will be current, Juniors.
The Public Hiring Fair will be be available from 2:30 to 4:00 pm.
HELP THE ANIMALS SPRING VACCINATION CLINIC
The spring vaccination clinic with HELP The Animals is back again this year.
Bring your good-est dogs and best-est cats for their needed shots!
OLD NORTHWEST TRADE SHOW
Join Four Hearts Trading Company for the Old Northwest Trade Show!
This event features pre 1840’s historical activities, various period vendors, blacksmiths, clothing, gear and more!
For more information contact Steve McFarland 337-764-1994
BRC GLOBAL POPE'S BIRTHDAY BULLY BASH 6
The Birthday Bully bash is now a 2 day event.
Friday will be 2 sanction shows and a fun show doors open at 5pm show at 7pm.
Saturday 5 sanction shows and fun show plus a stack off doors open at 10am show at noon.
INDIANA HUNTER EDUCATION
Indiana Hunter Education
When:
Saturday, April 4, 2026
8:00am - 7:00pm
Indiana Hunter Education Courses will provide instruction in the areas of safe firearm use and handling while hunting, as well as in the home, hunter ethics and responsibility, game identification, and conservation management. Anyone born after December 31, 1986 is required to be certified in Hunter Education before they can purchase a hunting license.
About the Class:
Hunter Education classes are offered by knowledgeable and dedicated volunteer instructors and Indiana Conservation Officers.
The Classroom Course must include a minimum of 10 hours of instruction. Most classes offered are 1 to 3 sessions. In order to be certified, students must attend the entire class including all sessions.
Any students under the age of 16 an adult must be present all day. Please print, filled out and sign the consent form and bring it to class
Bring enough drinks to last the day.
You will be able to leave at around noon for one (1) hour to be able to get lunch. Or bring your lunch. (Some drinks available at class at cost)
Class may run longer than scheduled. Due to how long it may take some students to take the test.
Dress for the weather.
SECOND ANNUAL SPRING FLING VENDOR EXPO
Second Annual Spring Fling Vendor Expo!
Saturday, April 4th, 2026: 10AM - 5PM
Join us for a fun-filled spring shopping experience at the Wayne County Fairgrounds inside the First Bank Expo Hall!
Shop amazing local vendors
- Enjoy all the spring vibes
- Meet the Easter Bunny!
- Photos available for purchase
- All photo proceeds benefit the local animal shelter
Bring the whole family, support small businesses, and give back to a great cause — all in one place!
RICHMOND COIN AND CURRENCY CLUB - COIN SHOW
Join us for the 3rd Richmond Coin & Currency Club Coin Show! Whether you are a new collector or a novice you will love to shop and explore the bourse floor with over 70 tables!
U.S. AND FOREIGN COINS
CURRENCY AND TOKENS
STAMPS & POSTCARDS
GOLD & SILVER BULLION
**$3 ADULT ADMISSION/KIDS FREE & FREE PARKING**
INDIANA VINTAGE MARKET
Indiana Vintage Market is coming to Richmond!
Indiana Vintage Market Richmond will be taking place on Saturday, March 28th at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, IN!
Come shop with over 25 vendors selling mostly vintage clothing along with other vintage items!
Tickets are $5 for General Admission, $10 online pre-sale/$15 at the door for Early Bird, and kids under 12 are free. Early Bird admission grants you access at 11 AM, 1 hour before general admission. General Admission can be purchased online or at the door for $5.
REID HEALTH FOUNDATION’S KALEIDOSCOPE BALL
March 21, 2026 • First Bank Expo Hall
Cocktail Hour • Great Food • Cash Bar • Live Music • Dancing ….and more!
Photosensitivity warning: This event will have flashing lights that could trigger seizures for people with visual sensitivities.
Missed getting a ticket? Join the waitlist!
WAYNE COUNTY EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
Our speaker, Purdue Extension Educator, Stephanie McCurdy, will share about the culture, cuisine, and family dynamics of Valencia, Spain!
Traditional Spanish desserts and refreshments will be provided.
For some added fun, dress in your best Spanish outfit and create an exciting, immersive event!
This event is free to attend!! Please RSVP so we have adequate desserts and refreshments.
THE SISTERHOOD TOUR: LEANNA CRAWFORD, RILEY CLEMMONS & MADISON WATKINS
Compassion International Presents The Sisterhood Tour: Leanna Crawford with Riley Clemmons and Madison Watkins. The Sisterhood Tour welcomes girls of all ages — and everyone who wants to be part of this powerful night! Join us as we celebrate our sisters, encourage each other and strengthen our faith together. Bring a friend and make a new one!
You can purchase tickets at the door or via the link below.
WHITEWATER VALLEY FRIENDS OF NRA BANQUET
Join other champions of the Second Amendment for dinner, games, auctions, and fun with a chance to win exclusive NRA guns, gear, décor, and collectibles!
SHAFFER’S GOLDRUSH CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE
Schedule
Friday, March 13th
Check In 2 PM - 8 PM EST
Saturday, March 14th
Check in by 8 AM EST
Sift: 10 am EST
Sale: 3 pm EST
Sift Judges: Seth Keplinger & Ben Moyer
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt
Ringmen: TBA
Sale Clerk: Amy Smith
RICHMOND HOME & BUSINESS SHOW
Join us in the First Bank Expo Hall for the Richmond Home & Business Show.
Saturday, March 7th, 2026: 9AM - 5PM
PURPLE PURSUIT PIG SALE
Get ready for an elite pig sale featuring some of the top breeders in Darke County has to offer.
This is your chance to tap into the county’s best of top genetics, proven programs, and the pursuit of the purple banner.
We would like to invite you to the 1st annual Purple Pursuit pig sale. This sale is aimed to deliver power and performance from top breeders, S4 Showpigs, Neanen-Meyers Show Pigs, Mikesell Show Pigs, and Osswald Farms.
Location: Wayne Co. Fairgrounds [Richmond, IN]
Date: March 7th, 2026
Time: 3PM Preview, 6PM Live Sale
Mark your calendars, bring a friend, and come ready to see hogs that will compete!
2026 RICHMOND GEM & MINERAL SHOW
Location: First Bank Kuhlman Center
Admission:
Adults - $5
Seniors (65+) - $3
Children - $1
Under age 7 - free
Scouts in uniform free.
Hours:
Friday, March 6: 10 am-6 pm
Saturday, March 7: 10 am-6 pm
Sunday, March 8: 11 am-4 pm
Sale items include gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary, craft tools and MORE!
JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS (JBF) SPRING SALE 2026
Join us February 27 - March 1 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds for the JBF Richmond Spring All Seasons Sales!
Shop Just Between Friends to save 50-90% off retail! JBF offers new and gently used children and maternity items. From babies to teens, toddlers to tweens, & everything in between
Clothing Shoes Indoor Toys Outdoor Toys Baby Gear Furniture Books Games MORE!
Dates & Times:
PreSale:
- February 27 | 1pm-7pm [*ticket required]
Public Shopping:
- February 28 | 9am-5pm [free ticket online or $2 admission at the door]
Discount Night
-February 28 | 5pm-9pm [*ticket required to shop at 5pm]
-February 28 | 7pm-9pm
[free ticket online or $2 admission at the door to shop at 7pm]
Discount Day
- March 1 | 9am-1pm
Wayne County Fairgrounds
861 Salisbury Rd Richmond 47374
Just Between Friends creates a marketplace for local families to safely buy and sell gently used items.
Sell with Just Between Friends to easily sell your outgrown or unused items in one weekend and make top dollar for them. Last sale, we had a consignor make TRIPLE what a local consignment store offered for her items! The average consignor check from our last Sales Event was over $400! What could YOU do with $300?! Sign up today @ richmond.jbfsale.com/sell!
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H HORSE & PONY TACK SALE
Buy, Sell, Trade. Anything horse related
Find what you need, sell what you don’t!
February 21st, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$1 Admission
BLACK LEGACY PROJECT
The Black Legacy Project of Wayne County (BLPWC) is proud to announce its 2nd Annual Black Expo, taking place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Admission is free and open to the public.
*The first 100 guests will receive a complimentary fan as a special keepsake.
Vendor booths (10x10) are available for $40.00, on a first come, first served basis. Interested participants can register online at:
https://m.facebook.com/events/1536597717681620/?view=permalink&post_id=1537993810875344
Deadline: February 7, 2026, for both completed application and payment.
For more information, call 973.699.8730 or email laresfashions@gmail.com
THE MIDWEST COLLECT - SMALL BUSINESS VENDOR EVENT
Join The Midwest Collect for a Small Business Valentine’s Weekend Event!
Shop small • Support local • Find the perfect Valentine’s gifts
When:
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
10AM - 6PM
Where:
First Bank Kuhlman Center
Interested in becoming a vendor?
Contact Skylar Bennett: 765-546-9072
RICHMOND ART MUSEUM PRESENTS - PALETTE TO PALATE
Palette to Palate is RAM’s premier fundraising event which takes place in February annually. The evening features a fun art and dining experience for guests in a casual atmosphere that encourages networking, socializing and enjoying the great people in our community. We highlight art and artists, both local and regional at the event, providing an opportunity for them to not only show their work, but also to sell it. There are new signature cocktails each year created by mixologists from Indy, and the theme of the event changes with every new event. All the while, attendees are supporting the educational programming at the Richmond Art Museum, which serves more than 5,000 students in Wayne County and beyond each year.
CENTRAL INDIANA GUN SHOW
LOCATION: First Bank Expo Hall
EVENT TIMES:
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 9am-3pm
TICKETS
$6 Admission per day/ Kids 12 & Under are Free
18 & Under must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE Parking
Food available - offering breakfast and lunch.
ALL State and Federal Laws apply.
NO LOADED FIREARMS IN THE BUILDING
VENDORS:
8' Tables are $45 each
Electricity Included.
All vendors are required to stay both days of the show.
WAYNE COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING
Join the SWCD Supervisors and Staff for the 2026 Annual Meeting
Admission is $10 - RSVP to swcdwaynecounty@gmail.com or call 765-966-0191 x3
Doors open at 6:00pm, Event starts at 6:30pm
Dinner includes BBQ Pork from Radfords!
Award presentations & Annual Elections
Guest speaker, Garth Lindner.
PARADIGM & INDIANA PIPELINE AWARENESS ASSOCIATION TRAININGS
Important Update - the morning class has been canceled, the afternoon class will run as originally scheduled.
PARADIGM
Excavator Damage Prevention & Pipeline Safety Program
INDIANA PIPELINE AWARENESS ASSOCIATION
Hone your skills and build your knowledge about pipeline safety at a two-hour training session. Attendees can connect with local pipeline and gas distribution operators, network with fellow first responders and operators, plan a coordinated response and receive updated operator and emergency contact information.
Participants will have the opportunity to earn two Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits upon training completion. Trainings start in January! Sign up below to reserve your spot today.