UPCOMING EVENTS

AUTUMN OAKS
Aug
28
to Aug 31

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.

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JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS (JBF) FALL ALL SEASONS SALE
Sep
5
to Sep 7

JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS (JBF) FALL ALL SEASONS SALE

We know it can be so expensive to buy all the things your growing family needs. You shouldn't have to sacrifice quality or spend all your time at garage sales to find deals so your kids can look good. We believe everyone deserves to feel good about providing well for their kids. That's why we created Just Between Friends—a one-stop shopping experience that happens twice a year at the Wayne County Fairgrounds.

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2025 SMART FUTURES DINNER
Sep
30

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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67TH ANNUAL NATIONAL TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION
Jul
23
to Jul 25

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.

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CENTRAL INDIANA GUN SHOW
Aug
2
to Aug 3

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.

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MIDWEST TRUCK NATIONALS
Jul
25
to Jul 26

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

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HEARTLAND ANTIQUE SHOW
Jun
7

HEARTLAND ANTIQUE SHOW

JUNE 7, 2025  ...  7:30AM - 3PM ... only $10.00 admission
Heartland lives ... plan to be part of the crowd
We'll be at the popular
WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
First Bank Expo Hall (used to be Tom Raper Building)
861 Salisbury Road North,
Richmond, IN 47374
* We bring you a diverse variety of quality exhibitors bringing you antique furnishings and decorative accessories:  primitives, historic Americana, fine art,  rustic, folk art, general store, quilts & other textiles, garden & architecturals – 18th thru early 20th centuries.
* Room setting booths make your purchasing decisions easier.
* Plenty of aisle space for the perfect perspective on choice furnishings and decor for your home.
* Air Conditioned for extended shopping
* Take a break in our dining area with lunch by 'Willi & Red's' from 10am-1pm
* Modern indoor facilities

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SMALL BUSINESS SUMMER EXPO
Jun
7
to Jun 8

SMALL BUSINESS SUMMER EXPO

June 7-8
10am-5pm BOTH DAYS

We are inviting the community to join us for a fun filled weekend with a room full of vendors from all over offering a variety of unique item items as well as a handful of your favorite food trucks! There is guaranteed to be something for everyone.

FREE ADMISSION
FREE PARKING

Katrina Marie with Katrina’s Customs & More LLC is the ONLY point of contact for this event. For vendor applications please reach out directly on Facebook or at Katrinamarie12698@gmail.com

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WILDFIRE AUCTIONS
May
17

WILDFIRE AUCTIONS

ACCEPTING CONSIGNED ITEMS FOR AN AUCTION! 

If you have any of the following items that you would like to sell in our Consignment Auction, please contact Jeremy @ 765-993-4158 or call the office @ 765-966-1111.  The Consignment Auction will be on Sat. May 17th, 2025 starting at 9am at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Rd. No., Richmond, IN 47374.

We will accept the following items:   Vehicles and machinery that spans automotive, construction, and farm tools, ATVs, campers, boats, lawnmowers, golf carts, Bobcats, backhoes, trailers, motorcycles, tools, RVs, Side-by-Sides, etc.  If you are not sure if we will accept the consigned item, just call us!  No household items will be accepted or sold.  

The consigned items will be accepted at 4741 National Rd. W., Richmond, IN 47374 thru May 13th.  Then items will be accepted at the Wayne County Fairgrounds starting Wed. May 14th thru Fri. May 15th.  It is important for you to come into the office to sign the contract and provide all your contact information and description of items you are consigning.  

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SEARA’S LEGACY K9 TRIALS
May
10

SEARA’S LEGACY K9 TRIALS

We’re thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Seara Burton K9 Legacy Trials! Last year, we welcomed incredible K9 teams from Indiana and Ohio–and we want to grow even bigger this year! Let’s add more states to the lineup and make this the best year yet!

Team Registration: $35

All proceeds go to the Officer Seara Burton Foundation to support K9 teams nationwide with the purchase of K9s and K9 equipment.

Come out and watch some of the best K9 teams in action! We’ll have food and vendors on-site throughout the day. Donations will be accepted from spectators, but they’re entirely optional.

Don’t miss the chance to see some incredible K9 skills while supporting a great cause! Let’s honor Officer Seara Burton’s legacy by making this event bigger and better than ever.

Let’s pack the stands and make this an unforgettable day!

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LIFESTREAM HEALTHY AGING EXPO
May
8

LIFESTREAM HEALTHY AGING EXPO

The annual Healthy Aging Expo is a free event for the community to learn more about programs, services, and activities available to older adults in the Wayne County area and beyond. Attendees will receive a resource bag, a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card, and a complimentary lunch (for the first 200 attendees!).

This event is in partnership with The Leland Legacy and Brewer Broadcasting.

Thursday, May 8th, 10:00am to 1:00pm

Vendors will be set up inside First Bank Kuhlman Center passing out information and resources!

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A NOVEL NIGHT – 2025 RSO SIGNATURE EVENT
Apr
26

A NOVEL NIGHT – 2025 RSO SIGNATURE EVENT

5:30 Travel East of Eden to the First Bank Expo Center
5:40 Go Through the Looking Glass to begin your adventure in Wonderland
6:30 Relax and enjoy literary motifs with music ranging from Wicked to Romeo & Juliet, led by scholar Andres Lopera
7:15 Show your support to The Tell-Tale Heart of RSO and help us write our next chapter
7:30 Go to Bilbo’s house and enjoy a meal fit for a hobbit
8:00 Judge a book by its cover during the costume parade
8:15 We’ll reach Fahrenheit 451 with music by Cincinnati band 5 O’Clock Friday

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WAYNE COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HIRING FAIR
Apr
10

WAYNE COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HIRING FAIR

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 Hiring Fair will be open to High School Seniors from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm.  At 2:00 pm, the Hiring Fair will open up to the public, lasting until 4:00 pm.

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SPRING FLING VENDOR EVENT
Apr
5
to Apr 6

SPRING FLING VENDOR EVENT

WHEN: April 5-6
TIME: 10 am-4 pm both days

FREE ADMISSION!!

Join us at the First Bank Kuhlman Center in Richmond, Indiana for the spring fling vendor event where you can find a variety of vendors from all over each with unique products.

THE EASTER BUNNNY IS COMING!
Photos with the easter bunny will be available as well to the public.

Contact Katrina Marie on Facebook if interested in becoming a vendor.

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LAND AUCTION
Mar
18

LAND AUCTION

2 MILES SOUTH OF GREENS FORK IN • 2025 CROP RIGHTS TO BUYER(S) • ABUNDANT FRONTAGE ON KITTERMAN RD • 158.85+/- FSA CROPLAND ACRES • ABUNDANT WILDLIFE PRESENCE WITH MATURE WOODED AREAS • BIG BUCK COUNTRY WITH WILD TURKEY PRESSURE • POTENTIAL COUNTRY BUILDING SITES • FARMSTEAD WITH 2,100 SF HOME & MULTIPLE BARNS • NETTLE CREEK SCHOOLS

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JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS (JBF) SALE
Mar
14
to Mar 16

JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS (JBF) SALE

We know it can be so expensive to buy all the things your growing family needs. You shouldn't have to sacrifice quality or spend all your time at garage sales to find deals so your kids can look good. We believe everyone deserves to feel good about providing well for their kids. That's why we created Just Between Friends—a one-stop shopping experience that happens twice a year at the Wayne County Fairgrounds.

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