UPCOMING EVENTS
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
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.
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.
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.
HOLIDAY MARKET
Saturday, November 22, 2025: 10-5 PM
Sunday, November 23, 2025: 11-4 PM
First Bank Expo Hall
Online Tickets!!
All Adults Receive A Ticket for Door Prize Drawings!
General Admission: Free Online
Children’s Admission: Free
At The Door Price: $5 PP
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
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
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.
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!
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!
WAYNE COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SENIOR CELEBRATION
May 7
6:00 pm
First Bank Richmond Expo Hall
Wayne County Seniors who met the attendance criteria are invited to take part in Senior Celebration! Prizes, food, games......one lucky winner will walk away with a car or scholarship!
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
EASTER AT THE FAIRGROUNDS
Join us at the Wayne County Fairgrounds this Easter Sunday for a community worship service. This service will be followed by free food for all, a candy rain for ages 6-10, an Easter egg hunt for children ages 5 and under, inflatables, and raffles. Raffle prizes include PS5, a mini-van and more.
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.
BRC GLOBAL POPE'S BIRTHDAY BULLY BASH 5
Located in the First Bank Expo Hall
5 BRC Global sanctioned shows plus 1 fun show
Doors open at 10 am sanctioned show starts at noon
General admission $25, dogs $15, kids 12 and under free
Booth information Contact Anthony Pope on FB
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.
REID HEALTH FOUNDATION’S KALEIDOSCOPE BALL
March 22, 2025 • First Bank Expo Hall • 5:30 pm
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.
CONSERVATION FOCUS WORKSHOP
Join us for the annual Conservation Focus and PARP workshop! CCA credits will be available.
Free, catered meal by The Fresh Side, RSVP’s for the meal are required.
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
SEVERE WEATHER SPOTTER TRAINING
Training includes storm ingredients, characteristics, of severe storms, anatomy of a storm, super-cell storms and rotation, and more! Free and open to the public.
We do ask attendees to register for this free event, so we can have an estimated number of attendees.
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.
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EASTERN INDIANA BUSINESS HALL OF FAME LAUREATE INDUCTION CEREMONY
To reserve your table, please reach out to melissa.davis@ja.org.
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 7
2 pm EST: Barn Opens to unload
Check in Friday night until 8 pm EST.
Saturday, March 8
8 am EST: All pigs much be checked in and in the barn
Sift: 10 am EST
Sale: 3 pm EST
Sift Judges: AJ Genter & Jenna Wheeler
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt
Ringmen: TBA
Sale Clerk: Amy Smith
CAREER EXPLORATION FAIR - WAYNE COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its annual Career Exploration Fair for all juniors and seniors who attend our Wayne County High Schools and National Trail High School. Students will participate in 2 workshops before getting to spend time on a career fair floor to learn more about your business and the career pathway. Employers who attend must have a representative join our, Career Exploration Fair training, on February 15th at 1pm, which will be held via Zoom. With the increase in participating schools and that we are now including juniors, we anticipate having 500-600 students each day.
This is a 2-day event, March 5 & 6th. Both days will begin at 8:45 and roughly end at 12:00.
Juniors - March 4
Seniors - March 5
UKC MIDWEST CLASSIC
Free admission!
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.