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What’s Happening
A short list. The dates that matter.
Upcoming community dates, weekend plans, and events worth knowing.
See what’s happeningUpdated September 16, 2026. Dates can change; check the linked source before you go.
SEP 18
Tree City Fall Festival
Fri 12 PM-11 PM; Sat 8 AM-11 PM · Downtown Greensburg, 150 Courthouse Square, Greensburg, IN
Annual family fall festival: live entertainment, parade, talent show, chili cook-off, car show, vendors. Free admission. Runs Fri Sep 18 - Sat Sep 19. Source: https://festivalnet.com/5919/Greensburg-Indiana/Family-Kids-Festivals/Tree-City-Fall-Festival
SEP 19
Bricktoberfest (11th Annual)
11 AM-10 PM · Historic Brick Street, 147 W Ripley St, Osgood, IN
Osgood's 11th annual street festival: car show, live music all day, smoked BBQ, beer & wine garden, Jeep cruise-in, free zipline (12-6), kids' activities, chalk-art competition. Free to attend; food/drink extra. Source: https://www.812noww.com/post/bricktoberfest-in-osgood-will-be-september-19
SEP 19
RushFest + Ultimate Eagles Tribute
Festival 9 AM-2 PM; free concert 7 PM · Downtown Rushville (festival); Riverside Park (concert), Rushville, IN
RushFest daytime festival with vendors and family activities, Willkie Parade into downtown, plus a free evening concert by the Ultimate Eagles Tribute at Riverside Park. Free. Source: https://www.cnhinews.com/indiana/news/local_news/article_e41985b3-0a06-57ad-ac71-f4f1368b3587.html
SEP 19
Bricktoberfest 5K Walk/Run
Registration 8:30 AM, race 10 AM · Ripley Street (historic brick street), Osgood, IN
First-ever Bricktoberfest 5K walk/run on Osgood's historic brick street; post-race gathering with Osgood Grub Company. Registration via RunSignup (check link for price). Source: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Osgood/Bricktoberfest5kWalkRun
SEP 23
Versailles Pumpkin Show
Wed-Fri from 4 PM; Sat from 8 AM, parade 10:30 AM · Ripley County Courthouse Square, Versailles, IN
Indiana's oldest festival (since 1899), produced by the Versailles Lions Club: carnival rides, craft exhibits, contests, free nightly entertainment, Saturday parade with giant pumpkins. Free admission; ride wristbands $20 presale. Runs Wed Sep 23 - Sat Sep 26. Source: https://townofversailles.com/play/annual-pumpkin-show
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