COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Wondering what’s happening around town this week? Want to plan a little further out? Our community calendar can help you stay caught up.    

This week:    

• Tuesday, August 4 – White County School’s first FULL Day of classes for the 2026-27 School Year 
• Tuesday, August 4, 12noon – Ribbon Cutting and Open House for The Purple Iris Too. 175 Mose Drive, Sparta. 
• Tuesday, August 4, 3pm – 5pm – Van Buren County Back to School Supply Giveaway  
• Wednesday, August 5, 11am – 12:30pm – Short Term Rental Roundtable presented by the Chamber of Commerce at First National Bank. Whether you're an experienced host or just exploring the idea of offering a short-term rental, your perspective matters. Come network, ask questions, share experiences, and help shape the future of hospitality in Sparta-White County. 
• Thursday, August 6 – Election Day. NO SCHOOL for White County Students.  
• Friday, August 7, 10:30am – 1:30pm – Van Buren County Imagination Library Taco Salad Fundraiser  
• Saturday, August 8, 3:30 – 5:30pm – Canine Cutz Grooming Salon Open House. Bring your pup along to see the new location and meet groomers. Free Pup cups, half price nail trims, drawings and grab bags available for the first 30 people. 334 North Spring Street, Sparta. 
• Saturday, August 8, 5pm - Benefit for Darlisa Hale at Burritt College including auction and dinner. 

Coming up:     

• Saturday, August 15, 7am – 12noon – Van Buren County Farmers Market  
• Saturday, August 15, 10am – 3pm - Van Buren County Historical & Heritage Museum is open 
• Saturday, August 15, 7pm -Van Buren County Fair & 4-H Fun Horse Show 
• Friday, August 21, 4pm – 7pm – Sparta Green Market. Local vendors will be on hand at Metcalf Park for shopping. Businesses around Liberty Square will have extended hours.  
• Friday, August 21, 7pm – Bluegrass on the Square 
• Saturday, August 22, 8am – 11pm - Cars & Coffee at Mel’s Old Times Cafe 
• Saturday, August 22, 12:30pm – White County Baby Pageant at the Ag Pavilion: Baby Girl, Tiny Tot, Tiny Miss, Petite Miss, and Young Miss 
• Saturday, August 22, 5:30pm – White County Fair Pageants at the Ag Pavilion: Little Miss, Junior Miss, Fair Princess, Fairest of the Fair 
• August 28 – September 5 – White County Agricultural Fair. Music, Events, Food, and Carnival Rides every night. Event schedules, prices, and more at https://www.whitecountyagfair.com/ 
• Saturday, August 28, 7pm – 11:30pm - Fall Creek Falls All Night Fishing  
• September 18 – 20. Fall Market at Northfield Vineyards, 515 Cemetery Rd, Sparta. Three days of vendors, food trucks, boutiques, artisans, crafters, music, and fun. Free admission and parking. 
• Thursday, September 24, 6pm - Sparta Rotary Club Annual BBQ at Duck Pond Manor
• Friday, September 25 - The Sparta-White County Chamber Annual Golf Tournament is back, and we can't wait to see you on the course for a day of great golf, networking, and community fun. Registration will open SOON.  
• Friday, October 17, 4pm – 7pm – Sparta Green Market Local vendors will be on hand at Metcalf Park for shopping. Businesses around Liberty Square will have extended hours.  
• Friday, October 17, 7pm – Bluegrass on the Square 
• Saturday, October 17, 6am – 12noon – RAM Clinic. Free pop-up medical clinic in Sparta. 

If your organization has an item for the Community Calendar, e-mail your information to spartainfo@mainstreetmedia.llc. The Community Calendar will be published at mainstreetjournal.llc/sparta every Sunday.