A listing of upcoming community events in Owen County.

June 28

Senior Friends of Owen County Bingo, noon to 3 p.m., at 400 E. Jefferson St., Spencer.

June 29

Cloverdale Farmers’ and Makers’ Market, 8 a.m. to noon,  adjacent to 302 S. Main St., Cloverdale. Weather permitting.

Owen County Farmers’ Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon Market is located adjacent to Babbs Supermarket at 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer. Live music will be provided by the Bloomington Flute Choir. Weather permitting.

Cops Applauding Recovery Efforts (C.A.R.E.) 3 on 3 single elimination basketball tournament, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the OVHS gymnasium. Teams comprised of a mix of police officers and those actively involved in recovery. For more information, email williambrowne@owencounty.in.gov. Celebration dinner and team introduction, June 22 at 6 p.m. at the Spencer First Church of the Nazarene, 126 E. Market St., Spencer.

July 2

Gosport Farmers’ Market, 3 to 6 p.m. in Gosport Town Park. Weather permitting.

July 3

Free showing of the movie “Paw Patrol Mighty Movie,” 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Sponsored by Bloomington Youth Services.

July 6

Owen County Farmers’ Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon Market is located adjacent to Babbs Supermarket at 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer. Live music by Bill Bruce. Weather permitting.

July 9

Gosport Farmers’ Market, 3 to 6 p.m. in Gosport Town Park. Weather permitting.

July 10

Free showing of the movie “Trolls Band Together,” 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Sponsored by Bloomington Youth Services.

July 13

Owen County Farmers’ Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon Market is located adjacent to Babbs Supermarket at 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer. Live music by Zach Mobley. Weather permitting.

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

July 16

Gosport Farmers’ Market, 3 to 6 p.m. in Gosport Town Park. Weather permitting.

July 17

Free showing of the movie “Migration,” 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Sponsored by the Spencer Presbyterian Church.

July 20

Tristan Calvin 5K Scholarship Run/Walk, 8 a.m. at the Owen Valley High School cross country course. Registration opens at 7 a.m. Cost is $25. Top individual runners, walkers, and age group winners will receive awards. To register, visit www.runsignup.com/Race/IN/Spencer/TristanCalvin5KScholarshiprun.

Owen County Farmers’ Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon Market is located adjacent to Babbs Supermarket at 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer. Live music by Austin James. Weather permitting.

10^th Annual Back-to-School Expo, 10 a.m. to noon at the Owen County Fairgrounds, 364 S. East St., Spencer. Featuring a drive-thru backwards parade. Each child will receive a backpack full of school supplies. Children must be present.

3rd Annual Beach Bash, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Owen Valley Middle School. Hosted by the Owen County Health Department. Sponsored by Anthem. Free haircuts, vaccines, hearing screenings, hygiene products, socks and shoes, games and prizes, bounce houses and snacks.

July 22

Video Editing for Beginners Workshop, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Exchange, 114 S. Main St., Spencer. Free. Sponsored by H2O Media. Limited seating. Call 812-829-3245 or email myowenexchange.com to reserve your spot.

Spencer Main Street monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Viquesney Room at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Open to the public.

July 23

Gosport Farmers’ Market, 3 to 6 p.m. in Gosport Town Park. Weather permitting.

July 24

Free showing of the movie “Wonka,” 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Sponsored by Delta Theta Tau.

July 27

Owen County Farmers’ Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon Market is located adjacent to Babbs Supermarket at 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer. Live music by Ty Connally. Weather permitting.

Clothing and School Supplies Giveaway, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Freedom Nazarene Church.

July 30

Gosport Farmers’ Market, 3 to 6 p.m. in Gosport Town Park. Weather permitting.

August 3

Owen County Farmers’ Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Market is located adjacent to Babbs Supermarket at 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer. Live music by Caleb Hawkins. Weather permitting.

August 6

Gosport Farmers’ Market, 3 to 6 p.m. in Gosport Town Park. Weather permitting.

August 8

Gosport Lazy Days Festival, 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown Gosport.

Maximizing Your Employment Benefit Program Workshop, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Exchange, 114 S. Main St., Spencer. Free. Sponsored by Bill C. Brown Associates. Limited seating. Call 812-829-3245 or email myowenexchange.com to reserve your spot.

August 9

2024 Gosport Lazy Days Festival, 3 to 11 p.m. in downtown Gosport.

August 10

2024 Gosport Lazy Days Festival, 6:45 a.m to 11 p.m.. in downtown Gosport.

Owen County Farmers’ Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Market is located adjacent to Babbs Supermarket at 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer. Live music by JC Clements. Weather permitting.

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

August 13

Gosport Farmers’ Market, 3 to 6 p.m. in Gosport Town Park. Weather permitting.

August 17

Owen County Farmers’ Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Market is located adjacent to Babbs Supermarket at 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer. Live music by Finding Trouble. Weather permitting.

August 20

Gosport Farmers’ Market, 3 to 6 p.m. in Gosport Town Park. Weather permitting.

August 24

Owen County Farmers’ Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Market is located adjacent to Babbs Supermarket at 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer. Live music by This Burning Ghost. Weather permitting.

Car show and fish fry, 1 to 6 p.m., hosted by the Coal City Community Volunteer Fire Department, 4212 Main St., Coal City.

August 26

Spencer Main Street monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Viquesney Room at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Open to the public.

August 27

Gosport Farmers’ Market, 3 to 6 p.m. in Gosport Town Park. Weather permitting.

August 31

Owen County Farmers’ Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Market is located adjacent to Babbs Supermarket at 459 W. Morgan St., Spencer. Live music by Nicholas Graham Hall. Weather permitting.

September 12

AI: Your New Marketing Assistant Workshop, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Exchange, 114 S. Main St., Spencer. Free. Sponsored by the Indiana Small Business Development Center. Limited seating. Call 812-829-3245 or email myowenexchange.com to reserve your spot.

September 14

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

September 21

2024 Apple Butter Festival, presented by the Spencer Lions Club, 9 a.m to 9 p.m. on the courthouse square in Spencer. For more information visit www.theapplebutterfestival.com.

September 22

2024 Apple Butter Festival, presented by the Spencer Lions Club, 9 a.m to 5 p.m. on the courthouse square in Spencer. For more information visit www.theapplebutterfestival.com.

September 23

Spencer Main Street monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Viquesney Room at the Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N. Washington St., Spencer. Open to the public.

September 25

Canva 101 Workshop, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Exchange, 114 S. Main St., Spencer. Free. Sponsored by the Indiana Small Business Development Center. Limited seating. Call 812-829-3245 or email myowenexchange.com to reserve your spot.

October 12

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

October 24

Skills Development Resources Workshop, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Exchange, 114 S. Main St., Spencer. Free. Sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College. Limited seating. Call 812-829-3245 or email myowenexchange.com to reserve your spot.

November 7

‘80s Trivia Night, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Exchange, 114 S. Main St., Spencer. Cost is $30 per team. Prizes, food, and drinks. Limited seating. Call 812-829-3245 or email myowenexchange.com to reserve your spot.

November 9

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

December 14

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

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Community Calendar policy: All events must either be free and open to the general public or be hosted by a non-profit entity in order to be listed on the community calendar. For-profit event coordinators are encouraged to reach out to learn how to place a paid advertisement for their event.