May Special Events

Welcome to spring in Washington County. It’s the perfect time to make plans to explore Washington County this month! Whether you're craving a quiet walk in nature, the roar of race cars, or shopping and dinner we have it all and look forward to seeing you.
 

Good Earth Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale - May 10th

‍Racing at the Salem Speedway - May 10th

‍The Derby Hangover Duel 75’s will take place on Sunday, May 4th (Rescheduled to May 10th due to weather) with the Diesel Boys GAS Series and the Mike’s Mufflers & Brakes Crown Vic Big Track Series racing in 75 lap features. Also racing that day will be the Salem Super Cars, Crown Vic Short Track Series and the first Legends event of the season.

‍Cruise N' on the Salem Square - May 9th

‍Local car enthusiasts will have their cars and trucks on display on the Salem square beginning at 5:00pm. Visit the historic Salem Square for dinner and enjoy the classic cars and trucks, hot rods and more.

Beck's Mill Wildflower Walk - May 10

Make plans for May 10th at 10am for a wildflower walk along the trails at Beck's Mill.  The Wildflower walk is $10.00 cash and requires a reservation by calling and leaving a message at 812-883-5147. Hike will be led DNR naturalist, Jeremy Beavin.

Washington Co Farmers Market Opening Day - May 10th

Discover small-town charm and big flavor at the Washington County Farmers Market—an authentic, local shopping experience happening every Saturday from May through early October in Salem, Indiana.

🗓️ Opening Day: Saturday, May 10

🕣 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Washington County Justice Center, 801 S. Jackson St, Salem, IN

🍖 Local Meat & Fresh Flowers

🌱 Plant Starts, Perennials, Annuals, Herbs, Vegetable Plants

🪴 Planters Large & Small

🍞 Yeast Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls, Breads, Sweet Breads, Muffins

🍓 Jams, Apple Butter

🌿 Microgreens 

🎨 Handmade Crafts

Armed Forces Day and Special Military Exhibit - Opens May 17th

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The John Hay Center invites you to an opening of a temporary special military exhibit. Free museum admission for veterans and opportunity to share oral histories on our country’s conflicts.

‍Fiber Revival at Beck's Mill - May 17th 

‍This event features the very rare running of both the carding machines!  The Fiber Revival activities will begin at 10:00am. 

The carding machines are dated to 1816 and considered the oldest in the country...only 5 are left to our knowledge & our 2 are the mills originals! The carding machines were restored in 2007-2008 at the Lovett Mill in Tennessee. Many sheep to Shaw demonstrations...sheep shearing, spinning classes, felting classes, dyeing classes, weaving, quilting, hand carding, crochet and knitting.

Jim Smoak banjo music at noon

Washington County Quilt Guild display

Tomahawk throw

Washington County Sheep Producers will be serving food.

This is sponsored by Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement.