Celebrating a new class of Graduates in Washington County

Join the City of Salem as they celebrate the graduating classes of 2026 during an unforgettable evening on the bricks!  Bring your family, friends, and school spirit as we honor local high school graduates with a community celebration filled with photos, fun, and memories to last a lifetime.

‍Graduation on the Bricks - May 15th

Washington Co. Farmers Market - May 16th

The Washington County Farmers Market is kicked off the 2026 season on May 9th.

Come out and enjoy:

🥕 Fresh, locally grown produce

🍞 Homemade baked goods

🧺 Handmade crafts & unique finds

🌸 Beautiful plants & flowers

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026

⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon

📍 801 S. Jackson St, Salem, IN (Justice Center Parking Lot)

American Legion Post #41 Fundraiser - May 16th

‍Proceeds from the Chicken BBQ on May 16th help support the Salem High School Military Club.  

‍Fiber Revival at Beck's Mill - May 16th

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This event features the very rare running of both the carding machines!  The Fiber Revival activities will begin at 10:00am. The carding machines are dated to 1816 and considered the oldest in the country...only 5 are left to our knowledge & our 2 are the mills originals! The carding machines were restored in 2007-2008 at the Lovett Mill in Tennessee. Many sheep to Shaw demonstrations...sheep shearing, spinning classes, felting classes, dyeing classes, weaving, quilting, hand carding, crochet and knitting.

Washington County Quilt Guild display

Tomahawk throw

Washington County Sheep Producers will be serving food.

This is sponsored by Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement. 

‍African American Methodist Episcopal Church Lunch'n'Learn - May 16th

‍Learn about the African American Methodist Episcopal Church with Drew Wright. 

Local historian and lawyer Drew Wright is joining us at The Depot Railroad Museum at 12PM for a Lunch’n’Learn! This Lunch’n’Learn will be all about the powerful history of the African American Methodist Episcopal Church, it’s cemetery in Washington County, and the ongoing efforts to honor its legacy.

Lunch will be catered and RSVP is required.