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Monday, September 1 2025
Labor Day
Sunday, September 7 2025
 12 am - 3 am

Grist Mill Jam

First Sunday of the month from April to September from 1 to 4 PM

Acoustic slow jam at the Metamora Grist Mill, traditional songs that are widely known, beginner friendly

In case of inclement weather the jam will move to the MPA Opry Barn on Pennington Rd

Saturday, September 13 2025
 All Day
Chicken Festival & Fry Off

The Chicken Festival and Fry Off is a very popular event that includes a Fry Off contest ofr individuals and regional restaurants. The pride of having your name on the trophy is huge. The Chicken Festival includes chicken dinners for sale, vendors, food trucks, celebrity appearances (THE Colonel!), live music, and activities for families. 

 
 
 All Day
Metamora Shops Open Late

2nd Saturday of the month. Metamora shops open til 9PM, Whitewater Calley Railroad train rides, live music, and more.

 
 
 All Day
Chicken Festival & Fry Off

Annual event showcasing Southeastern Indiana's fried chicken. Live music and family entertainment.

 
 
 6 pm - 9 pm

Not Your Grandma's Dulcimer

Two rocking dulcimer players at the MPA Opry Barn

Ted Yoder and Butch Ross are known for their unique and contemporary sound on some very traditional instruments.

Doors at 6 , show at 6:30

Make a reservation on our website, or $15 at the door day of show

Saturday, September 20 2025
 All Day
Columbia Street Music District

Four bands on three eclectic stages for one admission. Food and craft vendors, coolers are welcome.

 
 
 12 pm - 5 pm
Wild West Whitewater Valley Railroad Excursion

More Info Here

 
 
 6 pm - 9 pm

Ma Crow & Company at Bluegrass Night at the Opry Barn

Third Saturday of the month means Bluegrass at the Opry Barn

Ma Crow is a legend and she's bringing her company to the Opry Barn again

Doors at 6, show at 6:30

Food available on site

$!5 per person at the door day of the show

Table Reservations aveilable on line metamormpa.org/MPA Store

Thursday, September 25 2025
 All Day
Third Place Germanfest

5th annual Germanfest featuring live German music, German food, drinks and more.

 
 
 All Day
Antique Machinery Show

One of Indiana's largest antique machinery shows, in its 30th year. Tractor pulls, horse pulls, sawmill, steam engines and more.

Friday, September 26 2025
 All Day
Third Place Germanfest

5th annual Germanfest featuring live German music, German food, drinks and more.

 
 
 All Day
Antique Machinery Show

One of Indiana's largest antique machinery shows, in its 30th year. Tractor pulls, horse pulls, sawmill, steam engines and more.

 
 
 6 pm - 10 pm
Acoustic Final Friday

Last Friday of the month, come to the Opry Barn

Sign up for time begins at 6 PM, music begins at 6:30

Food by Lions Club

Saturday, September 27 2025
 All Day
Third Place Germanfest

5th annual Germanfest featuring live German music, German food, drinks and more.

 
 
 All Day
Antique Machinery Show

One of Indiana's largest antique machinery shows, in its 30th year. Tractor pulls, horse pulls, sawmill, steam engines and more.

 
 
 All Day
Great Pumpkin Roll Gran Fondo

Cyclists from 12 states and Canada take part in routes ranging from 30-65 miles and ending at Third Place in Brookville for Germanfest.

 
 
 9 pm - 10 pm

Oxford Folk Jazz

Oxford Folk Jazz specializes in music of the 20s to 40s

Doors at 6, show at 6:30

Food available on site

$15 at the door, or make advance reservatoins on our website

Sunday, September 28 2025
 All Day
Antique Machinery Show

One of Indiana's largest antique machinery shows, in its 30th year. Tractor pulls, horse pulls, sawmill, steam engines and more.

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