Community Events Calendar - July 2025

July 2025 Community Events

July 4
Fourth of July Jamboree, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Gosport Town Park and Shelter House in Gosport. Food, games and conversation. Come join the fun!

Cloverdale American Legion Post #281 Fourth of July Celebration, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Post, 501 S. Main St., Cloverdale. Vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, raffles, live music, and family activities. Fireworks at dusk.

July 5
Annual Owen County fireworks display at Tier 10 Music & Sports Park, 2499 S.R 43S, Spencer. Free live music from 6 to 10 p.m. Fireworks display to follow at 10 p.m.

July 6
Spencer Pride general meeting, 6 p.m. at the commUnity center, 31 E. Franklin St., Spencer.

July 6 to 12
2025 Owen County Fair at the Owen County Fairgrounds in Spencer.

July 7
Book to Barn is back! Join Purdue Extension staff at 5 p.m. at the Owen County Fairgrounds for a free evening of fun for kids. Move through five themed stations at your own pace—crafts, games, sensory play, snacks and story time. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Don't miss this barnyard adventure!

July 7 to 11
Prophetic Tent Revival with Dr. Robin Johnson, 7 p.m. nightly at Yeshua Tabernacle of Praise, 9700 W. Foster Fiscus Rd., Gosport.

July 8
Gosport Farmers' Market, 3 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Lighthouse Fellowship Church, 5392 S.R. 67, Gosport. Weather permitting.

Braysville Homemakers meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Elevator access is available. For more information, call 812-829-5020.

Spencer Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Lester F. Litten Community Building, 59 N. Main St., Spencer.

July 9
Free showing of "The Wild Robot," 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Sponsored by the Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County.

Harrison Homemakers meeting, noon at the Purdue Extension-Owen County office, 180 S. Washington St., Spencer.

July 10
Book to Barn is back! Join Purdue Extension staff at 5 p.m. at the Owen County Fairgrounds for a free evening of fun for kids. Move through five themed stations at your own pace—crafts, games, sensory play, snacks and story time. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Don't miss this barnyard adventure!

White River Beekeepers meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Owen County Public Library, 10 S. Montgomery St., Spencer. Current and prospective beekeepers are welcome to attend.

Spencer Masonic Lodge #95 stated meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge, 361 N. Harrison St., Spencer.

July 11-12
Free school supplies and clothes giveaway, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the Freedom Church of the Nazarene Family Life Center (across the street from the church parking lot), 5505 Jefferson St., Freedom. The church is also accepting donated items; all clothing must be free of stains and holes. To donate, call 812-632-0903.

July 12
Owen County Farmers' Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer. Live music by Michael Norris.

The Friends of the Library monthly book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Room of the Owen County Public Library, 10 S. Montgomery St., Spencer.

July 14
Jolly Homemakers meeting, 1 p.m. at the Freedom Community Center, 5558 Freedom-Arney Rd., Freedom.

July 14 to 17
Free basketball camp with former Owen Valley and Indiana State University standout Harry Marshall at McCormick's Creek Elementary School, 1601 Flatwoods Rd., Spencer. Fundamentals: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Advanced skills: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to Spencer-Owen students in grades third through sixth.

July 15
Digital Skills Workshop, 10 a.m. at the Purdue Extension-Owen County office, 180 S. Washington St., Spencer. A fun, hands-on class where you'll explore how to choose the right computer, turn it on and use it with ease and dive into helpful tips for smartphones and tablets—including navigating home screens, using apps and more. Bring your own device to follow along and practice.

Gosport Farmers' Market, 3 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Lighthouse Fellowship Church, 5392 S.R. 67, Gosport. Weather permitting.

Owen County Democratic Party monthly meeting, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Democrat Headquarters, 152 E. Jefferson St., Spencer. Dinner and social begins at 5:30 p.m., with the meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Free showing of "Alone in the Wilderness," 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Sponsored by the Owen County Soil & Water Conservation District.

July 16
Free showing of "Hit Pig," 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Sponsored by the Grace Place Worship Center.

Teen Chefs—Get ready to cook! Join Purdue Extension staff at 1 p.m. at the Owen County Public Library, 10 S. Montgomery St., Spencer, for a fun, hands-on cooking class. Learn new skills, make delicious recipes and gain kitchen confidence.

Owen County Homesteaders meeting, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Owen County Public Library, 10 S. Montgomery St., Spencer.

Spencer Pride Board of Directors meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the commUnity center, 17 E. Franklin St., Spencer.

July 17
Spencer Exchange Club meeting, noon at the Owen County Family YMCA, 1111 W. SR 46, Spencer.

Junior Chefs are cooking up fun on July 17 starting at 1 p.m. at the Owen County Public Library, 10 S. Montgomery St., Spencer. Join Purdue Extension for a hands-on cooking experience where kids can learn kitchen skills and make tasty, healthy snacks.

Calico Homemakers meeting, 4 p.m. Meetings are held at a different restaurant each month. For more information, call 812-829-5020.

Trivia Night with Rance Fawbush, 6 p.m. at Owen Valley Winery, Vineyard & Bistro, 491 Timber Ridge Rd., Spencer.

July 19
Tristan Calvin 5K Scholarship Run & Walk, 8 a.m. at the Owen Valley cross country course. Registration is $25. Day of race registration begins at 6:45 a.m. Register online at www.runsignup.com/Race/Events/IN/Spencer/TristanCalvin5kScholarshiprun

Owen County Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer. Live music by Kevin & Bristi.

Free wrestling clinic, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seven Oaks Classical School, 200 E. Association St., Ellettsville. Open to fifth through 12th grade students from any school. Bring a water bottle, towel and lunch (one hour intermission).

July 21 to 25
Gosport Christian Church Vacation Bible School, 6 to 8 p.m. nightly. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. each day. Open to children age three through sixth grade. Register online at https://vbsmate.com/students/GosportChristianChurch/27182.

July 22
Gosport Farmers' Market, 3 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Lighthouse Fellowship Church, 5392 S.R. 67, Gosport. Weather permitting.

Owen County SWCD Board of Supervisors meeting, 4:30 p.m. at the SWCD office, 788 Pottersville Rd., Spencer. Open to the public.

July 23
Free showing of "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Sponsored by the Spencer United Methodist Church.

Bonus Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Open Class Building at the Owen County Fairgrounds, hosted by The American Red Cross. All donors at this drive will receive a voucher for a Kings Island ticket. Donors can register at redcross.org for a time slot.

July 24
Boys & Girls Club of Owen County Lunch & Learn, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Exchange, 114 S. Main St., Spencer. Join CEO Leslie Abshier for a one-hour conversation as she shares in-depth information about the club. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to bhamilton@bgcbloomington.org or 812-332-7849.

July 26
Owen County Farmers' Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer. Live music by JC Clements.

Back to School Beach Bash Expo, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Owen Valley Middle School, 626 W. S.R. 46, Spencer. Free backpacks and supplies, haircuts, clothes and hygiene products, vaccines and hearing screenings. Bounce houses, games, prizes and refreshments. Children must be present at the event to receive a backpack. Sponsored by the Owen County Health Department and the Owen County Chamber of Commerce.

July 29
Gosport Farmers' Market, 3 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Lighthouse Fellowship Church, 5392 S.R. 67, Gosport. Weather permitting.

July 31
Freshmen Parent Night, 6 p.m. at Cloverdale High School.

Aug. 1
Blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Open Class Building, Owen County Fairgrounds, 364 S. East St., Spencer. Hosted by the Owen County Extension Homemakers, Owen County Fair Board, and the American Red Cross. Register online at redcross.org. Enter the Spencer zip code, 47460, to find the drive held in Owen County.

Aug. 2
Owen County Farmers' Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer. Live music by Don George Pietz.