Events Announced for Limestone Month in Lawrence County, Indiana June 2025

Limestone Month is proudly celebrated every June in Lawrence County, Indiana. Since the early 1800s, Lawrence County’s rich limestone quarrying and carving history has set this Indiana county apart. As a major supplier of quality limestone to the world, you’ll find Indiana limestone structures in South America, Canada, England, and of course, America. In fact, The Empire State Building in New York, Chicago’s Tribune Tower, several federal buildings in Washington D.C. including the Pentagon, and the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials are all constructed with Indiana limestone.

What makes Indiana limestone so special is its high composition of calcium carbonate. At 97% calcium carbonate, Indiana limestone is nearly chemically pure. At this high level of purity, limestone is particularly durable, low maintenance, affordable and has unmatched beauty.

Limestone was adopted by the Indiana General Assembly as the official State Stone and codified into law in 1971. Limestone Month has been celebrated annually in Lawrence County, Indiana since 2007.

2025 Limestone Month Events

Land of Limestone Exhibition

The Land of Limestone exhibit brings to life the people, events, and history surrounding Lawrence County’s famous natural resource, limestone. Located inside of the StoneGate Arts & Educations Center, 931 15th Street. Open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm.

June 25: 10 a.m.: Green Hill Cemetery Tours

On this free guided walking tour you will see intricate headstones, learn about the limestone industry’s connection to the cemetery and hear interesting stories about some who have been laid to rest there. Call Lawrence County Tourism at (812) 849-1090 to register.

June 27 – 29: 60th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil Show

At the Lawrence County Fairgrounds, see row and rows of jewelry, gems, rocks, fossils and science projects demonstrating the importance of local limestone and minerals. Admission is free.

June 27 & 28: Downtown Historic/Architectural Walking Tour

Learn more about the past evolution of our courthouse square and hear stores from the past. Tours include architectural and historical information on the buildings around the square. Meet at Lawrence County Museum for each tour. 10am on June 27 & June 28

2025 Limestone Month Events

June 27 – 28: Limestone Heritage Festival

The Limestone Month culminates during Limestone Heritage Festival on the square in downtown Bedford. Celebrating the importance of limestone, the local community comes together for a parade, live music, food trucks, vendors, a fascinating limestone carving demonstration and fireworks.

June 27 & 28: Limestone Carving Exhibit

This is your chance to see a live limestone carving demonstration, and maybe even try it yourself! Vote for your favorite limestone piece. Free cake and punch. Hours are 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. on June 27 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 28

More information at:  www.limestonecountry.com