WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
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
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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**
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!
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.
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
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.
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:
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.
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.
WAYNE COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL DINNER - WAYNE’S WORLD
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
Wayne’s World: Party On, Wayne County!
Get ready to party on as the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce hosts our totally excellent Annual Dinner and Awards celebration! This year’s theme brings the fun, energy, and nostalgia of Wayne’s World to life—Wayne County style.
We’ll honor more than 20 outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals for their incredible achievements over the past year. It’s the perfect night to celebrate the people who make our community rock.
Dinner will be catered by Old Richmond Inn and served buffet-style, featuring a delicious variety of gluten-free and vegetarian options to keep all our guests fueled for the fun.
Guests are welcome to dress in the usual business to semi-formal attire—or fully embrace the theme with creative, Wayne’s World–inspired outfits. Party on in whatever style suits you!
Party on, Wayne County—we can’t wait to see you there!
6:00 pm - Cocktail reception
7:00pm - Program and Dinner begins
Tickets are $100.00
Cash bar available
WINTER WONDERS VENDOR EXPO
Join us for the 2nd Annual Winter Wonders Vendor Expo!
Date: January 17th & 18th
Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
Location: First Bank Kuhlman Center
FREE ADMISSION
Discover unique finds, support local vendors, and embrace the cozy charm of winter shopping! From handmade crafts to delicious treats, the Winter Wonders Vendor Expo has something special for everyone. Bring friends and family to kick off the new year with us!
Don't miss out on this winter shopping experience - shop local, enjoy festive vibes, and find one-of-a-kind treasures!
INDIANA FARM & DIE CAST TOY SHOW
Come see one of the largest Farm and Diecast Toy Shows in the Midwest.
Vendors from Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky will be on hand selling new, old, and used farm toys and related merchandise.
$5 admission daily. Children 6 & under free.
Saturday 9AM - 3PM
Sunday 9AM - 2PM
Vendor info or general information, call:
Jordan Austin (765) 546-1970
Cameron Farmer (765) 617-9547
ALL N SUPPLEMENTS WINTER JACKPOT
Originally Scheduled for December 14th - Postponed until December 21st!
Help All N Supplements kick off the first annual All N Winter Jackpot! Sunday, Dec 21st at the Wayne County Fairgrounds! Pay on the Showman App by 8:00 am (should be available on the App soon) …..showmanship starts at 9:30 and the hog show follows! Jackets to each Grand Gilt and Barrow and hats to every Top 5! Any questions, feel free to reach out to Travis, Blake or Levi! (Information in the photos below)
CENTRAL INDIANA GUN SHOW
LOCATION: First Bank Kuhlman Center
EVENT TIMES: Saturday 9am-5pm and 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.
VINTAGE WHEELS CUSTOM CAR SHOW
Located in the First Bank Expo Hall
Friday, October 31: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 1: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 2: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (awards @ 3)
Spectator admission: $5/person, children 12 & under free
KIWANIS CLUBS OF RICHMOND BIG BAND SATURDAY NIGHT 4
🎶Big Band Saturday Night 4 🎶
A Swingin’ Night for a Great Cause!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and community spirit at Big Band Saturday Night 4, a fundraiser for Riley Children’s Hospital—presented by the Kiwanis Clubs of Richmond, Indiana.
📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025
📍 First Bank Kuhlman Center,861 Salisbury Rd Richmond, IN
🕗 Doors open at 6:30 PM 🎺
Featuring the sensational Richmond Jazz Orchestra, this event promises high-energy big band hits that will get you on your feet and swinging on our huge dance floor! 🎟️ Tickets: $30.00
Includes:
🍰 Cake & snacks
🍹 Cash bar available
💃 Plenty of room to dance the night away! All proceeds go directly to support the life-saving work at Riley Children’s Hospital. Costumes welcome, bring your dancing shoes, and support a cause that truly matters.
Grab your tickets early !!!!
INDIANA HOME IMPROVEMENT MATERIAL AUCTION
Located in the First Bank Expo Hall
Auction begins at 9:00 a.m
Doors & Registration Open 7:30 a.m.
Sneak Peak On-Site Material Preview: Friday, October 17 – 12 p.m.-6p.m.
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION: OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK
Event Details
Date: 10/11/2025
Location: Wayne County Fairgrounds, Richmond, IN
Check-in Time: 10:00 am
Walk Start Time: 11:45 am
Contact Information
Walk Chair: Cinnamon Miller-Duncil, 765-914-4937, EastCentralIN.AFSP@outlook.com
DINOSAUR ADVENTURE
Step into the world of prehistoric giants at Dinosaur Adventure, a unique exhibit showcasing life-sized, realistic dinosaurs that move and roar just like the real thing! Children’s Activities: Kids can dive into fun-filled activities, including Jurassic scooters, themed obstacle courses, dinosaur rides, and more!
WAYNE COUNTY MOUNTED PATROL TRAINING CLINIC
Bring your horse and join us for a day of fun and education at the 2025 Batman Memorial Mounted Patrol Civilian Clinic! Learn all about formation riding and nuisance training from our expert trainers. This is a great opportunity for you to spend the day safely exposing your horse to new things. Don't miss out on this exciting event!
There will be 3 session:
Formation riding (morning)
Nuisance training (afternoon)
Exhibition (evening)
See the schedule below for more details. You can choose to participate in either session during the day, and you should also pick whether you are going to participate in the exhibition in the evening.
Limited to 20 horses per session. Spectators and supporting people are unlimited, but are asked to get a free ticket through Eventbrite.
You can sign up for the morning session (formation riding), and/or the afternoon session (nuisance training). You should also pick whether you are going to participate in the exhibition in the evening.
Riders are required to wear ASTM/SEI-approved helmets
Call Alan Moore at (765) 973-9333 with any questions, or e-mail amoore@co.wayne.in.us.
2025 SMART FUTURES DINNER
Come join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County for our 25th Annual Smart Futures Dinner! This event celebrates the links between Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County, the community, and exceptional individuals. Our honoree is Host, Reporter, & Live Event Emcee Lauren Bohlander Kanaan and our featured guest will be Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team Principal, 2013 Indianapolis 500 Champion, and 2004 IndyCar Champion Tony Kanaan.
Social Hour will begin at 6:00pm and dinner will begin at 7:00pm.
Dress is smart casual - from khakis to slacks. If you feel good, you look good.
Thank you to our title sponsor Logue's TLC Pet Hospital.
Ticket sales end Tuesday, September 23rd.
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VETERANS RESOURCE FAIR & HIRING EVENT
Free event for Veterans and their families!
Resource and wellness providers, hiring employers, light refreshments, and door prizes!
Along with free services for Veterans: haircuts, health screenings, etc.
THE GREAT PAGES CIRCUS
Don’t miss an unforgettable evening packed with high-flying acrobatics, daring stunts, hilarious clown antics, and so much more!
2025 AUTUMN OAKS
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.
NOTES & REMINDERS
GRAND SIXTEEN: All Grand Nite Champions hunt on Friday night.
ATVs are strictly prohibited. Golf carts (rented or private), motorized scooters and mopeds must carry proof of insurance at all times. All drivers must be of an age to have a state issued driver's license. This will be enforced.
Free camping Thursday through Sunday. Pre-event camping fee collected at gate. (No reservations, first come first serve).
Please note that the Wayne County Fairgrounds is a designated non-smoking area.
CENTRAL INDIANA GUN SHOW
LOCATION: First Bank Kuhlman Center
EVENT TIMES: Saturday 9am-5pm and 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.
MIDWEST TRUCK NATIONALS
10th Annual Square Body Farm Gathering & 5th Annual Midwest Truck Nationals
JULY 25 & 26, 2025
EXCLUSIVE GM TRUCK EVENT!
Cost:
TRUCKS: $20/truck
SPECTATORS: $10/vehicle
**This ONE-TIME admission charge gets you into the event all weekend. We will give you an armband or dash card at the gate.
Find the Events on Facebook:
@MidwestTruckNationals
@SquareBodyFarmGathering
