Brown County Connection

Thursday, December 12

• 9 am - 5 pm -  Santa’s Zip N’ Sip at eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, www.explorebrowncounty.com, 812-988-7750. Hours may vary depending on weather, call first to confirm.
• 11 am - 1 pm - Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World, 5718 State Road 46 West in Belmont, www.zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld.com or 812-764-4980.
• 11 am - 6 pm - Farm to Fifth Tours at Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46 in Gnaw Bone, tours at the top of each hour, www.bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
• 11 am - 8 pm - Hard Truth Tours & Tasting Hours, 418 Old State Road 46, www.hardtruthhills.com. 812-720-4840.
• 1:30 - 3 pm - A Look Back In Time - Walking Village History Tour, one mile tour begins and ends at the Brown County Visitors Center, register at www.browncounty.com/history or 812-988-7303.
• 2:30 - 4:30 pm - Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World, 5718 State Road 46 West in Belmont, www.zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld.com or 812-764-4980.
• 5:30 pm - Free shuttle service begins running to the Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox concert. Pick up/drop off locations are at the Artists Colony Inn/Cornerstone Inn, E. Franklin Street; Brown County Inn and The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center.
• 6:30 pm - Euchre Tournament at The 19th Hole at Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, www.saltcreekgolf.com.
• 7  pm - Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox performs at the Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, www.browncountymusiccenter.com or 812-988-5323.
• 7 - 9 pm - Elf on the Cocktail Shelf at Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 2-hour interactive experience with cocktails, trivia, two cocktail samples, two full drinks and a buffet of holiday snacks. Must be 21 and reservations are required, contact 812-720-4840. www.hardtruthhills.com.
• 7 - 9:30 pm - A Christmas Story - movie at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren Street, concessions available, www.browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.

Friday, December 13

• 9 am - 5 pm -  Santa’s Zip N’ Sip at eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, www.explorebrowncounty.com, 812-988-7750. Hours may vary depending on weather, call first to confirm.
• 11 am - 1 pm - Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World, 5718 State Road 46 West in Belmont, www.zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld.com or 812-764-4980.
• 11 am - 3 pm - Chef’s Signature Brunch, Emma’s Cafe, Cornerstone Inn, 54 E. Franklin Street, 812-988-0300, open to the public. 20% off coupon on page 2.
• 11 am - 6 pm - Farm to Fifth Tours at Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46 in Gnaw Bone, tours at the top of each hour, www.bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
• 11 am - 8 pm - Hard Truth Tours & Tasting Hours, 418 Old State Road 46, www.hardtruthhills.com. 812-720-4840.
• 2:30 - 4:30 pm - Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World, 5718 State Road 46 West in Belmont, www.zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld.com or 812-764-4980.
• 5 - 8 pm - Community Bingo, Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 State Rd 135 North, Bean Blossom. Doors open at 5 pm, bingo starts at 6 pm.
• 5 - 9 pm - Victorian Candlelight Holiday Dinners at Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South,  www.storyinn.com, call 812-988-2273 for reservations.
• 7 - 9 pm - Elf on the Cocktail Shelf at Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 2-hour interactive experience with cocktails, trivia, two cocktail samples, two full drinks and a buffet of holiday snacks. Must be 21 and reservations are required, contact 812-720-4840. www.hardtruthhills.com.
• 7 - 10 pm - Frank Jones and Carolyn Dutton perform at Country Heritage Winery, 225 S. Van Buren Street, Coachlight Square, 812-988-8500.
• 7:30 pm - Believe The Magic of Christmas at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren Street, www.browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
• 8:30 - 11:30 pm - Live Music with Steve Fulton  at the Corn Crib Lounge at the Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, www.browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.
• 9 pm - 12 midnight - Rockin’ Horse performs at The Saloon at The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 State Road 46 East, www.seasonslodge.com or 812-988-2284.

Saturday, December 14

• 8 am - Brown County State Park Christmas Bird Count, Brown County State Park’s Nature Center, dress appropriately for the weather. 812-988-5240.
• 9 am - 5 pm -  Santa’s Zip N’ Sip at eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, www.explorebrowncounty.com, 812-988-7750. Hours may vary depending on weather, call first to confirm.
• 10 am - 5 pm - Holiday Open House at Sleepy Cat Studio,  4687 Yellowwood Road, featuring artists Monique Cagle, Rosey Bolte, Dixie Ferrer, Amy Greely and Michele Pollock. 812-361-4615.
• 1o am - 5 pm - Creekside Retreat Holiday Arts and Craft Show  at Creekside Retreat, 2450 State Road 46 East, proceeds will go to the Brown County Weekend Backpack Program. www.creeksideretreat.com or 844-473-8732.
• 11 am - Where are the Deer Talk at Brown County State Park’s Nature Center, 812-988-5240.
• 11 am - 1 pm - Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World, 5718 State Road 46 West in Belmont, www.zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld.com or 812-764-4980.
• 11 am - 2 pm - Bluegrass Brunch at Brown County Inn , 51 State Road 46 East, with Bloody Mary Bar and live music. www.browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.
• 11 am - 2:30 pm - Brown County Sippin’ Trip, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren Street, tour partners include Bear Wallow Distillery, Brown County Winery, Country Heritage Winery and Hard Truth Hills. Packed lunch and shuttle transportation is provided by Nashville General Store Express. register at www.browncounty.com/tours or 812-988-7303.
• 11 am - 3 pm - Chef’s Signature Brunch, Emma’s Cafe, open to the public. 20% off coupon on page 2.
• 11 am - 4 pm - Visits with Santa at the Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould Street, www.browncountyhistorycenter.org or 812-988-2899.
• 11 am - 6 pm - Farm to Fifth Tours at Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46 in Gnaw Bone, tours at the top of each hour, www.bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
• 11 am - 8 pm - Hard Truth Tours & Tasting Hours, 418 Old State Road 46, www.hardtruthhills.com. 812-720-4840.
• 2 pm - Woodpeckers of Indiana at Brown County State Park’s Nature Center, 812-988-5240.
• 2:30 - 4:30 pm - Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World, 5718 State Road 46 West in Belmont, www.zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld.com or 812-764-4980.
• 5 - 9 pm - Victorian Candlelight Holiday Dinners at Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South,  www.storyinn.com, call 812-988-2273 for reservations.
• 7 - 10 pm - Best of Tribute Bands featuring Chuck Wills  at Country Heritage Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., Coachlight Square, 812-988-8500.
• 7:30 pm - Believe The Magic of Christmas at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren Street, www.browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
• 8 - 11 pm - Dan Kirk Band performs at The 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Rd. 46 East, www.saltcreekgolf.com 
• 8:30 - 11:30 pm - J.C. Clements Band performs at the Corn Crib Lounge at the Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, www.browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.
• 9 pm - 12 midnight - Rockin’ Horse performs at The Saloon at The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 State Road 46 East, www.seasonslodge.com or 812-988-2284.

Sunday, December 15

• 8:30 am - 3 pm - Red, White and Bluegrass Brunch, Bird’s Nest Cafe, 36 W. Franklin. 
• 9  - 11 am - Breakfast with Santa at the Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park,  reservations are recommended, call 812-988-4418. 
• 9 am - 5 pm -  Santa’s Zip and Sip at eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, www.explorebrowncounty.com, 812-988-7750. Hours may vary depending on weather, call first to confirm.
• 11 am - 1 pm - Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World, 5718 State Road 46 West in Belmont, www.zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld.com or 812-764-4980.
• 11 am - 3 pm - Chef’s Signature Brunch, Emma’s Cafe, Cornerstone Inn, 54 E. Franklin Street, 812-988-0300, open to the public. 20% off coupon on page 2.
• 11 am - 5 pm - Hard Truth Tours & Tasting Hours, 418 Old State Road 46, www.hardtruthhills.com. 812-720-4840.
• 12 noon - 5 pm - Farm to Fifth Tours at Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46 in Gnaw Bone, tours at the top of each hour, www.bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
• 2 pm - Believe The Magic of Christmas at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren Street, www.browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
• 2:30 - 4:30 pm - Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World, 5718 State Road 46 West in Belmont, www.zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld.com or 812-764-4980.
• 7 - 9:30 pm - A Christmas Story - Movie at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren Street, www.browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.

Monday, December 16

• 9 am - 5 pm -  Santa’s Zip N’ Sip at eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, www.explorebrowncounty.com, 812-988-7750. Hours may vary depending on weather, call first to confirm.
• 11 am - 1 pm - Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World, 5718 State Road 46 West in Belmont, www.zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld.com or 812-764-4980.
• 1 am - 5 pm - Farm to Fifth Tours at Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46 in Gnaw Bone, tours at the top of each hour, www.bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
• 11 am - 5 pm - Hard Truth Tours & Tasting Hours, 418 Old State Road 46, www.hardtruthhills.com. 812-720-4840.
• 1:30 - 3 pm - A Look Back In Time - Walking Village History Tour, one mile tour begins and ends at the Brown County Visitors Center, register at www.browncounty.com/history or 812-988-7303.
• 2:30 - 4:30 pm - Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World, 5718 State Road 46 West in Belmont, www.zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld.com or 812-764-4980.
• 7 - 10 pm - Muddy Boots Dart Club, The Seasons Lodge, The Saloon, 560 St. Rd. 46 East, www.seasonslodge.com or 812-988-2284.

Tuesday, December 17

• 11 am - 5 pm - Farm to Fifth Tours at Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46 in Gnaw Bone, tours at the top of each hour, www.bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
• 11 am - 5 pm - Hard Truth Tours & Tasting Hours, 418 Old State Road 46, www.hardtruthhills.com. 812-720-4840.
• 6 - 8 pm - Sip N’ Shop at The Toy Chest, 125 S. Van Buren Strett, enjoy complimentary adult beverages as you do your holiday shopping. www.browncountytoychest.com or 812-988-2817.

Wednesday, December 18

• 9 am - 5 pm -  Santa’s Zip N’ Sip at eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, www.explorebrowncounty.com, 812-988-7750. Hours may vary depending on weather, call first to confirm.
• 11 am - 1 pm - Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World, 5718 State Road 46 West in Belmont, www.zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld.com or 812-764-4980.
• 11 am - 5 pm - Hard Truth Tours & Tasting Hours, 418 Old State Road 46, www.hardtruthhills.com. 812-720-4840.
• 11 am - 5 pm - Farm to Fifth Tours at Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46 in Gnaw Bone, tours at the top of each hour, www.bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
• 2:30 - 4:30 pm - Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World, 5718 State Road 46 West in Belmont, www.zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld.com or 812-764-4980.
• 6 - 7 pm - Restorative Yoga Wednesdays at Simply Fitness, 47 E. Main Street. 812-343-3560.
• 6 - 8 pm - Wine Down Wednesday, Hob Nob Restaurant, 17 W. Main St., dinner & wine specials, music by Jeff Foster. 812-988-4114.
• 7 - 9 pm - Elf on the Cocktail Shelf at Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 2-hour interactive experience with cocktails, trivia, two cocktail samples, two full drinks and a buffet of holiday snacks. Must be 21 and reservations are required, contact 812-720-4840. www.hardtruthhills.com.
• 7 - 10 pm - Open Mic Night at Brown County Inn’s Corn Crib Lounge, 51 State Rd 46 East, www.browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.

Thursday, December 19

• 9 am - 5 pm -  Santa’s Zip N’ Sip at eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, www.explorebrowncounty.com, 812-988-7750. Hours may vary depending on weather, call first to confirm.
• 11 am - 6 pm - Farm to Fifth Tours at Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46 in Gnaw Bone, tours at the top of each hour, www.bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
• 11 am - 8 pm - Hard Truth Tours & Tasting Hours, 418 Old State Road 46, www.hardtruthhills.com. 812-720-4840.
• 1:30 - 3 pm - A Look Back In Time - Walking Village History Tour, one mile tour begins and ends at the Brown County Visitors Center, register at www.browncounty.com/history or 812-988-7303.
• 6:30 pm - Euchre Tournament at The 19th Hole at Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, www.saltcreekgolf.com.
• 7 - 9 pm - Elf on the Cocktail Shelf at Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 2-hour interactive experience with cocktails, trivia, two cocktail samples, two full drinks and a buffet of holiday snacks. Must be 21 and reservations are required, contact 812-720-4840. www.hardtruthhills.com.
• 7 - 9:30 pm - National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation - movie at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren Street, concessions available, www.browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
• Friday, December 20
• 9 am - 5 pm -  Santa’s Zip N’ Sip at eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, www.explorebrowncounty.com, 812-988-7750. Hours may vary depending on weather, call first to confirm.
• 11 am - 3 pm - Chef’s Signature Brunch, Emma’s Cafe, Cornerstone Inn, 54 E. Franklin Street, 812-988-0300, open to the public. 20% off coupon on page 2.
• 11 am - 6 pm - Farm to Fifth Tours at Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46 in Gnaw Bone, tours at the top of each hour, www.bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
• 11 am - 8 pm - Hard Truth Tours & Tasting Hours, 418 Old State Road 46, www.hardtruthhills.com. 812-720-4840.
• 5 - 8 pm - Community Bingo, Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 State Rd 135 North, Bean Blossom. Doors open at 5 pm, bingo starts at 6 pm.
• 5 - 9 pm - Victorian Candlelight Holiday Dinners at Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South,  www.storyinn.com, call 812-988-2273 for reservations.
• 7 - 9 pm - Elf on the Cocktail Shelf at Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 2-hour interactive experience with cocktails, trivia, two cocktail samples, two full drinks and a buffet of holiday snacks. Must be 21 and reservations are required, contact 812-720-4840. www.hardtruthhills.com.
• 7 - 10 pm -  Open Mic Night  at Country Heritage Winery, 225 S. Van Buren Street, Coachlight Square, 812-988-8500.
• 7:30 pm - Believe The Magic of Christmas at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren Street, www.browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
• 8 pm - Phil Vassar and Lonestar Holiday Hits at the Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, tickets available, www.browncountymusiccenter.com or 812-988-5323.
• 8:30 - 11:30 pm -                           at the Corn Crib Lounge at the Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, www.browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.
• 9 pm - 12 midnight -  RocKandy performs at The Saloon at The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 State Road 46 East, www.seasonslodge.com or 812-988-2284.

Saturday, December 21

• 9 am - 5 pm -  Santa’s Zip N’ Sip at eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, www.explorebrowncounty.com, 812-988-7750. Hours may vary depending on weather, call first to confirm.
• 11 am -                            at Brown County State Park’s Nature Center, 812-988-5240.
• 11 am - 2 pm - Bluegrass Brunch at Brown County Inn , 51 State Road 46 East, with Bloody Mary Bar and live music. www.browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.
• 11 am - 12:30 pm - Winter Hike Series: Hike to Kelp Village, Brown County State Park.
• 11 am - 2:30 pm - Brown County Sippin’ Trip, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren Street, tour partners include Bear Wallow Distillery, Brown County Winery, Country Heritage Winery and Hard Truth Hills. Packed lunch and shuttle transportation is provided by Nashville General Store Express. register at www.browncounty.com/tours or 812-988-7303.
• 11 am - 3 pm - Chef’s Signature Brunch, Emma’s Cafe, open to the public. 20% off coupon on page 2.
• 11 am - 6 pm - Farm to Fifth Tours at Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46 in Gnaw Bone, tours at the top of each hour, www.bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
• 11 am - 8 pm - Hard Truth Tours & Tasting Hours, 418 Old State Road 46, www.hardtruthhills.com. 812-720-4840.
• 2 pm -                           at Brown County State Park’s Nature Center, 812-988-5240.
• 2 pm - Believe The Magic of Christmas at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren Street, www.browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
• 2 - 8 pm - Santa Claus at Big Woods Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 
• 5 - 9 pm - Victorian Candlelight Holiday Dinners at Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South,  www.storyinn.com, call 812-988-2273 for reservations.
• 6:30 pm to show time - Free shuttle service to the Sara Evans concert at the Brown County Music Center. Pick up/ drop off locations are Artists Colony Inn/Cornerstone Inn, 54 E. Franklin Street; Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East; and The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 State Road 46 East. 812-988-5323.
• 7 - 10 pm - Amanda Webb Band at Country Heritage Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., Coachlight Square, 812-988-8500.
• 7:30 pm - Believe The Magic of Christmas at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren Street, www.browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
• 8 pm - Sara Evans Blue Christmas Tour at the Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, www.browncountymusiccenter.com or 812-988-5323.
• 8 - 11 pm -  Clearwater Band performs at The 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Rd. 46 East, www.saltcreekgolf.com 
• 8:30 - 11:30 pm -                    performs at the Corn Crib Lounge at the Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, www.browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.
• 9 pm - 12 midnight - Pet Monkey performs at The Saloon at The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 State Road 46 East, www.seasonslodge.com or 812-988-2284.

Sunday, December 22

• 8:30 am - 3 pm - Red, White and Bluegrass Brunch, Bird’s Nest Cafe, 36 W. Franklin. 
• 9 am - 5 pm -  Santa’s Zip and Sip at eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, www.explorebrowncounty.com, 812-988-7750. Hours may vary depending on weather, call first to confirm.
• 11 am - 3 pm - Chef’s Signature Brunch, Emma’s Cafe, Cornerstone Inn, 54 E. Franklin Street, 812-988-0300, open to the public. 20% off coupon on page 2.
• 11 am - 5 pm - Hard Truth Tours & Tasting Hours, 418 Old State Road 46, www.hardtruthhills.com. 812-720-4840.
• 12 noon - 5 pm - Farm to Fifth Tours at Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46 in Gnaw Bone, tours at the top of each hour, www.bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
• 2 pm - Believe The Magic of Christmas at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren Street, www.browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
• 7 - 9:30 pm - National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation - movie at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren Street, www.browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
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• Monday, December 23
• 9 am - 5 pm -  Santa’s Zip N’ Sip at eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, www.explorebrowncounty.com, 812-988-7750. Hours may vary depending on weather, call first to confirm.
• 1 am - 5 pm - Farm to Fifth Tours at Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46 in Gnaw Bone, tours at the top of each hour, www.bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
• 11 am - 5 pm - Hard Truth Tours & Tasting Hours, 418 Old State Road 46, www.hardtruthhills.com. 812-720-4840.
• 1:30 - 3 pm - A Look Back In Time - Walking Village History Tour, one mile tour begins and ends at the Brown County Visitors Center, register at www.browncounty.com/history or 812-988-7303.
• 7 - 10 pm - Muddy Boots Dart Club, The Seasons Lodge, The Saloon, 560 St. Rd. 46 East, www.seasonslodge.com or 812-988-2284.

Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve

• 11 am - 5 pm - Farm to Fifth Tours at Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46 in Gnaw Bone, tours at the top of each hour, www.bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
• 11 am - 5 pm - Hard Truth Tours & Tasting Hours, 418 Old State Road 46, www.hardtruthhills.com. 812-720-4840.
• 2 pm - Christmas Eve Buffet at the Little Gem Restaurant in the Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park, reservations are highly recommended, 812-988-4418.

• Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day

Our overnight guests, on January 1, 2020, are invited to our Annual Traditional New Year Day Dinner Buffet from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. www.cornerstoneinn.com