2026 Kickoff: Your Guide to January’s Events and Opportunities!

January 3rd & 4th: Indiana Farm & Diecast Toy Show
Location: First Bank Kuhlman Center

January 17th & 18th: Winter Wonders Vendor Expo
Location: First Bank Kuhlman Center

Join us for the Winter Wonders Vendor Expo on January 17–18!
Come shop, explore, and discover unique finds from amazing local vendors. Whether you’re looking for handcrafted items, boutique favorites, seasonal gifts, or something one-of-a-kind, this event has a little bit of everything!

What to Expect:
• A wide variety of local vendors
• Handmade goods & boutique items
• Fun, festive winter vibes
• Perfect chance to support small businesses
• Unique products you won’t find anywhere else

Dates & Times:
January 17–18
10am -5pm both days

FREE ADMISSION

January 23rd: WAYNE’S WORLD Chamber Annual Dinner
Location: First Bank Expo Hall

Get ready to party on as the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce hosts our totally excellent Annual Dinner and Awards celebration! This year’s theme brings the fun, energy, and nostalgia of Wayne’s World to life—Wayne County style.

We’ll honor more than 20 outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals for their incredible achievements over the past year. It’s the perfect night to celebrate the people who make our community rock.

Dinner will be catered by Old Richmond Inn and served buffet-style, featuring a delicious variety of gluten-free and vegetarian options to keep all our guests fueled for the fun.

Guests are welcome to dress in the usual business to semi-formal attire—or fully embrace the theme with creative, Wayne’s World–inspired outfits. Party on in whatever style suits you!

Party on, Wayne County—we can’t wait to see you there!
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6:00 pm – Cocktail reception
7:00pm – Program and Dinner begins
Cash bar available

January 28th: Paradigm & Indiana Pipeline Awareness Association Trainings
Location: First Bank Kuhlman Center

INPAA: Enhance your expertise and expand your understanding of the Indiana Dig Law 8-1-26 and damage prevention through a free two-hour training session. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with local pipeline and gas distribution operators, establish connections with fellow excavators, and learn from the Indiana 811 Education and Outreach Team.

Participants will have the opportunity to earn two Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits upon training completion.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Paradigm: Paradigm supports communities in pre-planning for effective pipeline-emergency response and in promoting safe digging practices among excavators and contractors. Each program provides an opportunity for local pipeline and gas distribution operators to have meaningful engagement with emergency officials, public officials, and excavators.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Planning a signature event in 2026?

We would love to host you at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Our 104-acre complex offers a variety of versatile facilities designed to fit any need—large or small. Dates are filling up quickly, so reach out today to start planning!