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Lamar

Close to the Area’s Top Attractions

Lamar sits just outside the town of Santa Claus along Highway 245, and is just minutes away from the area’s top family attractions.

Good Life Designs
812.548.6398
14874 North County Road 475 East
Lamar, IN 47550
Run Away Reindeer Retreat
812.639.2266
6261 East County Road 1475 North
Lamar, IN 47550
TJ's Tavern
812.529.8000
12588 North State Road 245
Lamar, IN 47550


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Happy Halloween Weekends
Sep 19 - Nov 1, 2026
Spencer County Fair
Sep 30 - Oct 3, 2026
St. Francis of Assisi Octoberfest
Oct 3 , 2026
Ian Hobson and Muen Vanessa Wei
Oct 3 , 2026
Young Abe's Country Craft Fair
Oct 4 , 2026
Fire & Farm Expo
Oct 4 , 2026
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