Simply Music, Simply Mushrooms Morel Festival April 19, 20, 2013 The inaugural Simply Music, Simply Mushrooms Morel Festival will be held in Brown County, Indiana at the Bill Monroe Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Campgrounds in Bean Blossom on April 19–20, 2013—two days of live music, guided forays, lectures, and craft beer. Events offered are by skill level, from novice to experienced hunter. Educational seminars hosted by some of the most knowledge mushroom hunters in the Midwest will take place each day. Topics include: tree identification, how to find the best hunting locations, and cooking with morel mushrooms. Guided mushroom hunts will also be offered. Music plays daily from noon to the early morning hours featuring bands such as The Cox Brothers, Chicago Farmer, New Old Calvary, Indiana Boys, Rusty Bladen, White Lightning Boys, and many more. Locally produced craft beer will be served from Big Woods Brewery during these hours. Experienced morel hunters should enter the first “Indiana State Morel Hunting Championship,” being held on Sunday, April 21. Participants will have two hours to collect as many mushrooms they can find at a secret designated location. Whoever collects the most mushrooms will be crowned the first Morel Hunting Champion. For more festival information visit the website <www.morelfestival.com> or Facebook: <www.facebook.com/ SimplyMusicSimplyMushrooms>. Overnight camping is available on-site by contacting Bill Monroe’s Music Park & Campground at 812-988-6422 or by visiting <www.beanblossom.us>.
Arts Fair on the Square June 22, 2013 The 33 Annual Arts Fair on the Square will take place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Over 60 regional and national artists will participate. The Fair also includes interactive activities for children and entertainment. The Fair runs concurrently with the Taste of Bloomington, offering sampling opportunities for the wares of over 50 local restaurants, wineries, and breweries. This year includes an expansion from the Courthouse Square with 30 additional booths along East 6th Street. The entertainment includes the Bloomington Community Band, the Windfall Dancers, the Dark Side Tribal dancers, and the Different Drummer Belly Dancers. The Taste of Bloomington begins at 3 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m. at the Showers Commons at 7th and Morton. While the Arts Fair is entirely free, the Taste will charge a $6 admission with additional charges at the individual tasting booths (generally less than $5 each). A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Hoosier Hills Food Bank and the Community Kitchen of Monroe County. The Bloomington Playwrights Project sponsors this event and is celebrating 31 years of operation. It is located at 8th and Walnut Streets. Visit <www.artsfair.org> or <www.visitbloomington.com/taste>. rd
Brown County Historical Society Quilt Show June 7–9, 2013
The 35th Brown County Historical Society Quilt Show has a new home this year. The previous location’s property was sold to raise funds for a new history center in town. This year’s event will be held in the Brown County High School’s cafeteria on June 7, 8, and 9, 2013. Quilt entries are both hand- or machine-quilted, and include bedsize creations, wearable quilts, miniature quilts, and original wall art. Techniques of entries include appliqué and traditional pieced quilts. Crafted items include quilted table runners, place mats, tote bags, purses, pillows, as well as wearable art clothing. The “antique” quilts are ones made before 1950. Entry forms for this year’s show must be submitted by May 23. You can pick up a form in Nashville at the Brown County Visitor’s Center or at the Brown County History Center located at 46 East Gould Street, or get one online at <www.browncountyhistory.info>. Members of the Pioneer Women’s Club can also supply the forms. Anyone may enter, with an entry form submitted for each individual item. The Quilt Show will be open to the public Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission fees are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and 12 years and younger are free.
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