July Special Events

Welcome to summer in Washington County! It’s the perfect time to explore all the things Washington County has to offer! Whether you're craving a quiet walk or bicycle ride along the Monon Trail, the roar of race cars, or shopping and dinner out on the town we have it all.
 

‍Pekin 4th of July Celebration

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The town of New Pekin claims the distinction of having the oldest consecutive Independence Day celebration in the United States of America. Pekin began celebrating Independence Day in the year 1830. The Festival includes a parade, fireworks, Cornhole Tournament, Royalty contests, concerts and much more.

‍The Juice Box Heroes - Free Concert in Pekin Park - July 3rd

‍𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: July 3 2025

🕔 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬: 7 PM
📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Pekin Park - Pekin, IN
🎉 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 – No tickets, no stress, just good times!
🎶 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐩: 🎧 𝐃𝐉 Eric Montgomery
🎸 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐱 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 – Taking the stage at 7 PM

🔥 What else's going on at the Park?

🎈Carnival Rides

🛍️ Vendor Market: Shop small, support local!

🌮Food Trucks: Come hungry – full lineup dropping soon!

Largest firework display in Washington County to follow concert!

🙏 Huge thanks to our incredible sponsor who helped make this concert happen! 

Concert Sponsor: Washington County Indiana Tourism Commission!

🪑 Pack up your lawn chairs, gather your crew, and get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the final show of the summer! Don't forget the largest firework display in Washington County is to follow the concert!

Presented by: The Pekin Community Betterment Organization

‍Firecracker 200 Weekend at The Salem Speedway - July 4 & 5th

‍Cars & Coffee at the Salem Motorsports Park - July 5th

‍Explore the Monon South Trail - Now Open

‍The Monon South Trail section through Salem is now open for walking and cyclists! This section is 2.7 miles in length, all of which is paved. In addition to the trail segment, the Monon South Trail team dedicated the Salem Boxcar earlier in the year. The boxcar will serve as a trailhead landmark for the Monon South Trail in Salem for years to come. Park your car at the Boxcar Trailhead parking area. 

Phase 1A of the project was completed in June 2025 and opened approximately 20 miles of trail through Borden, New Pekin, Salem, Saltillo, Campbellsburg, Orleans, and Mitchell. 

‍Cruise N' on the Salem Square - July 11th

‍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.

‍Art on the Bricks - July 18th

Washington Co Farmers Market Opening Day - Saturday Mornings

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.

🕣 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

‍Southern Indiana Music Festival - Bubba Bash - July 26th

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Mark your calendar for the Southern Indiana Music Festival - Bubba Bash. This will be an epic event. Seating will be festival type, bring your lawn chairs. Tickets will be $20 Concessions and beer/ wine coolers will be available. The last Bubba Bash was held in 1997, next door at the Salem Speedway.

Rusty Bladen will return as the headliner for this event as he was in 97!! His style of Homegrown rock and roll will be something you don’t want to miss!

PRESTEEGE WORLDWYDE is a local band, featuring some of the best musicians anywhere, playing rock/ country music.

Matthew Blevins will open the event with his unique style of acoustic music and the hits of today and the past!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 26th at Salem Motorsports Park!

For more information contact Mark Bubba Abbott - 812-620-2015

‍Bike Night on the Salem Square - July 26th

‍Just a chance to everyone to wind down from the benefit/Charity ride of the day or just to meet up and just meet other bikers in the area. All motorcycles welcome. Bikers tend to park on the East (shady) shady side of the square. There is plenty to do at this event. You have several things to do within walking distance from the venue. Also, this is a kid friendly event. So if you have you kiddo with you, bring them out. Food Truck: Schocke's Food Truck will be serving up the BBQ.