The school year is about to begin! And along with it comes the beginning of a new season of high school sports! Get a preview of this year’s high school football team leadership with host Joey O’Rourke.
The City of Robinson will hold its National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, August 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Robinson City Park.
National Night Out is an annual community-building event promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
Everyone is invited to spend the evening with area first responders. There will be free music, free hot dogs, free drinks donated by Ginger Ale’s, bounce houses, Touch-A-Truck, K-9 demonstrations, and an air-evac helicopter (weather permitting).
Robinson City Park is located at 1000 S Robb Street in Robinson.
A new feature to the Clark County Fair this year will be Autocross – a blend of motocross and demolition derby, starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 21.
Friday, August 22 catch high-octane Motocross action starting at 6 p.m.
Saturday morning, August 23 will start at 8 a.m. with the Western Horse Speed Show. At noon, the Halter Show will begin.
The Fair Favorite Demolition Derby rounds out Fair Week starting at 6 p.m.
No parking is allowed along 2nd Street – free parking is available at the Clark County Fairgrounds.
The Clark County Fairground is located at 502 N 2nd Street, Marshall.
The fourth annual Martinsville Block Party will be held on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Friday, August 15
Chill at the ‘Ville on Friday evening with a car show featuring cars, trucks, jeeps, motorcycles and side-by-side vehicles in downtown Martinsville. The Top 30 entries will receive awards in categories such as Best Motorcycle, Best Semi, Best Side-by-Side, Loudest Exhaust. Registration for the car show begins at 6 p.m., costs $10 and includes a free gift.
The 3rd Annual Motorcycle Rodeo hosted by the Spiritual Disciples Motorcycle Ministry will be held on Washington Street starting at 5 p.m. Signup starts at 4 p.m.
Saturday morning evenings kick off with the Dirty Shoe Gravel Race presented by Pilson Pedalworks. The race will feature a 65-mile Open and Womens races starting at 8:45 a.m. At 9 a.m. the twelve-mile and thirty-mile races begin. Registration is limited to 200 racers. Deadline for registrations is Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. To register CLICK HERE.
Chancellor House Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a new exhibit entitled “Clark County Rural Schools and Lincoln School.”
Additionally from 10 a.m. to noon, there will be a Tombstone Cleaning Workshop presented by Kim Roberts. Everyone who attends will have a chance to win a starter tombstone cleaning kit.
From Noon to 2 p.m., there will be a Fly Tying Demonstration presented by Eric Svika – the art of tying flies used in fly fishing. Jeanette Huisinga will demonstrate the art of spinning fleece wool into yarn from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Martinsville Fire Department will host the 4th Annual Waterball Tournament, in which area firefighter teams compete using fire hoses to maneuver a ball hanging from a cable towards the opposing team’s goal. It’s a fun way to practice hose handling skills, teamwork, and communication, which are vital in fire fighting situations. Check in will start at 11 a.m. with the competition starting at noon.
Registration starts at 3 p.m. for the Cornhole Tournament. Competition starts at 4 p.m. 20 teams will be allowed to compete for three cash prizes. 1st place will win $250, 2nd place wins $100 and 3rd place takes home $50. Music during the Cornhole Tournament will be provided by DJ Roy Rice.
Saturday evening from 8 to 11 p.m., enjoy the live classic hard rock music of Stone Blue on the main stage.
All money raised during the Block Party on Saturday night will go to support many local scholarships presented by The North Place.
Casey Teens Off Broadway, a theatre group for ages 13-18, will present “Mamma Mia!” the musical in the Turner Arts Hall at Casey-Westfield High School.
Opening Night will be Thursday, July 31 starting at 7 p.m.
Friday, August 1st at 7 p.m., Saturday, August 2 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 3 at 2 p.m.
Mamma Mia! (promoted as Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus’ Mamma Mia!) is a jukebox musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, based on songs recorded by Swedish group ABBA and composed by members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Read more…
Meet local law enforcement officers, fire-rescue and paramedics, explore and enjoy hands-on demonstrations, vehicles and community booths!
Marshall Police Department – Marshall Fire Department
Clark County Ambulance Service – Clark County Sheriff
Police K-9 Dogs – Clark County Health Department
Horizon Health – Human Resources Center
There will be FREE hot dogs, chips and water (first come, first served until supplies run out), Face Painting, Balloon Animals, and Barrel Train Rides, Petting Zoo, Bounce Houses and much more.
Saturday morning evenings kick off with the 
