Local Events May 23, 2025

June Events Guide Indiana 2025: Festivals, Art & Family Fun

JUNE HAPPENINGS GUIDE

June is bursting with energy across Indiana! From art exhibits to lavender festivals, car shows to historic tours, there’s something for everyone in the Hoosier State this month. We’ve rounded up events in Wayne County and beyond, plus a handful of nearby Ohio events for those close to the border. Explore the full list and plan your perfect summer adventure today!

WAYNE COUNTY, IN

PAINT WITH JES AT SMILEY’S
Jun 2 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Richmond
Join me Monday June 2nd at Smiley’s Pub at 6 pm to paint your choice of 22″ wood sign. Cost is $45 per person. Cost includes everything needed for a finished sign!


1ST BLOOM & GLOW
Jun 4 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Richmond
The 1st Bloom & Glow is a celebration of the first blooms of the season and is a major fundraiser for the Garden. The event will start with a dinner in the Garden at 6:30pm.


HISTORIC NEWPORT WALKING TOUR
Jun 7 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Fountain City
On this walking tour, we’ll visit sites throughout the town and learn how Newport worked together as part of the Underground Railroad.


EYES ON NATURE: WORKS BY TIM PHELPS
Jun 7 – Jul 26 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Richmond
A two-gallery exhibit at Richmond Art Museum featuring nature mandalas by Richmond native Tim Phelps, a medical illustrator.


CRUISIN THE GLEN – VINTAGE WHEELS CAR CLUB SUMMER CAR SHOW
Jun 14 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Richmond
Admire awesome vehicles at Glen Miller Park with a live DJ, food vendors, 30 awards, and proceeds supporting special needs children.


LAVENDER FEST & OFFICIAL OPENING DAY OF DOUGHERTY ORCHARDS
Jun 21 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Cambridge City
Our 2025 summer season opens with Lavender Fest on Saturday, June 21. Stroll through our stunning lavender fields, pick up lavender-scented products, and visit our winery and petting farm.

NEARBY OHIO EVENTS

UNION CENTRE FOOD TRUCK RALLY
Jun 6 | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM | West Chester
Over 40 food trucks with pizza, tacos, ice cream, and more, plus live music and cold beverages, hosted by Union Centre Boulevard Merchant Association.


IT’S YOUR CHURN: BUTTER CHURNING
Jun 7 – Jun 8 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Oxford
A free, educational activity by the Oxford Museum Association, teaching butter churning with hands-on fun for all ages.


TRENTON SPRING FEST
Jun 7 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Trenton
Get ready for a day packed with FREE thrills, laughs, and memory-making.


TROY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Jun 7 – Jun 8 | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Sat), 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Sun) | Troy
A premier festival celebrating strawberries with cuisine, art, crafts, pie-eating contests, and free entertainment.


ROUGE RODEO AT BUTLER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Jun 26 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Hamilton
A thrilling rodeo with entertainment and community spirit at Butler County Fairgrounds, creating unforgettable memories.