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festival guide - Visit Indiana

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FESTIVAL GUIDE
IndianaFestivals.org
Circus City Festival
July 11-18, 2015
Circus Parade, July 18 at 10 a.m.
Peru, Indiana
www .P eru C ircus . com
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INDIANA
May 15-16
Daviess County Railfest/ Springfest
Main Street & Depot, Washington
September 5
Lucille Dillon Amish Quilt Auction
Simon J Graber Building, Cannelburg
June 13
Gasthof Amish Village Summer Festival
Gasthof Amish Village, Montgomery
September 10-13
White River Valley Antique Show
Daviess County Fairgrounds
August 4-8
Odon Old Settlers Festival
Odon Park, Odon
September 10-13
Daviess County Turkey Trot
Ruritan Park, Montgomery
September 4
Wine, Cheese & Art Festival
Main Street, Washington
September 19-20
20th Century Chevy Car Festival
East Side Park, Washington
AUTHENTIC AMISH QUILTS
FABULOUS FOOD ANTIQUES
GUIDED TOURS
812.254.5262 • [email protected]
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org
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The Indiana State Festivals Association is Indiana’s largest festivals and events
nonprofit organization. IndianaFestivals.org provides world wide access to Indiana’s
best festivals and events and is a great informational resource portal to find almost
600 festival events taking place throughout Indiana. Each listing provides detailed
information about activities, admission, dates and location. Many listings include direct
links to the festival or event website. Visit us today at IndianaFestivals.org and
discover Indiana’s festivals and events!
ISFA • 700 Walton Street, Rockville, IN 47872
765-569-3650 • [email protected]
Welcome From ISFA
Dear Indiana Traveler & Festival Friends,
Great volunteers, creative imaginations and communities set
the stage for Indiana’s abundance of festivals. Festivals are about
experiences, reunions and making memories.
Plan now to attend Indiana’s great festivals and use your 2015
Indiana Festival Guide to choose your favorite events. Enjoy fun,
good food and make some memories at Indiana festivals!
Best wishes and safe travels,
Kim Stevens
Indiana State Festivals Association President
Frankfort Hot Dog Festival
Contents
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Location Map
Local Visitor Information
Associate Partners
Festivals by Date
ISFA Members Index
Mark your 2015
calendars for:
In recognition of Hoosier Energy as a proud sponsor
of the Indiana Festival Guide since 1972
ISFA Fall Convention
November 13-15, Indianapolis
ISFA Spring Workshops
April 11, Bloomington
April 18, Das Dutchman Essenhaus
About the Cover: The annual Peru Circus City Festival features 200 youth performers, clowns, a circus band,
carnival rides, food booths, games and one of the Midwest’s largest parades. Located about 70 miles N of
Indianapolis, the Peru Circus City Festival will be held July 11-18, 2015. www.PeruCircus.com. 765-472-3918.
Photos by Harmon Photography.
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All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Contact festival for confirmation.
North
East
West
Central
South Central
South
To become an Indiana State
Festivals Association member
or Indiana Festival Guide
advertiser, contact your
Regional Account Executive.
North - Terri Grabill, 574-862-6162, [email protected]
Central and East - Katy Cavaleri, 317-535-4291, [email protected]
West, South Central and South - Darla S. Blazey, 812-630-1311, [email protected]
All Corporate Advertisers - Bryan Apolskis, 317-490-4640, [email protected]
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Convention & Visitors Bureaus • Chambers of Commerce • Local Tourism Offices
STATEWIDE
Indiana Office of
Tourism Development
800.677.9800
VisitIndiana.com
NORTH
Amish Country/Elkhart County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
574.262.8161 • 800.262.8161
AmishCountry.org
See ad on page 31.
Fulton County Tourism
574.224.2666
RochesterTourism.org
Indiana Dunes Tourism
(Porter County)
219.926.2255 • 800.283.8687
IndianaDunes.com
Indiana’s Kosciusko County
574.269.6090 • 888.560.4463
LiveWellintheMoment.com
LaGrange County
260.768.4008 • 800.254.8090
VisitShipshewana.org
Marshall County
574.936.1882 • 800.626.5353
VisitMarshallCounty.org
See ad on page 16.
North Webster Tippecanoe
Township Chamber of
Commerce 
574.834.7076 • northwebster.com
Starke County
Tourism Commission
877.733.2736
ExploreStarkeCounty.com
Huntington County
Visitor & Convention Bureau
260.359.8687 • 800.848.4282
visithuntington.org
Steuben County Tourism Bureau Jay County
260.665.5386 • 800.525.3101
Visitor & Tourism Bureau
Lakes101.org
260.726.3366 • 877.726.4481
visitjaycounty.com
Visit Michigan City
LaPorte CVB 
Knightstown Chamber of
219.872.5055 • 800.634.2650
Commerce (Henry County)
MichiganCityLaPorte.com
765.345.5290 • 800.668.1895
knightstownchamber.com
Visit South Bend Mishawaka
(St. Joseph County)
Kokomo Visitors Bureau 
765.457.6802 • 800.837.0971
574.400.4009 • 800.519.0577
visitkokomo.org
VisitSouthBend.com
EAST
Anderson/Madison County
Visitors Bureau 
765.643.5633 • 800.533.6569
VisitAndersonMadisonCounty.com
Berne Chamber of Commerce
and Visitor Center
(Adams County)
260.589.8080
bernein.com
Cass County Visitors Bureau 
574.753.4856 • 866.753.4856
visit-casscounty.com
Decatur Chamber of
Commerce (Adams County)
260.724.2604
decaturchamber.org
Marion/Grant County
Convention & Visitors Bureau 
765.668.5435
showmegrantcounty.com
Miami County Chamber of
Commerce and Tourism
Bureau 
765.472.1923
enjoymiamicounty.com
Muncie Visitors Bureau
(Delaware County)
765.284.2700 • 800.568.6862
visitmuncie.org
Noble County
260.599.0060 • 877.202.5761
visitnoblecounty.com
Wabash County
260.563.7171
visitwabashcounty.com
Wells County Chamber of
Commerce (Bluffton)
260.824.0510
wellscoc.com
Whitley County
Chamber of Commerce
(Columbia City Area)
260.248.8131
whitleychamber.com
CENTRAL
Boone County
765.484.8572
booneCVB.com
See ad on page 68.
Franklin Chamber of
Commerce (Johnson County)
317.736.6334
franklincoc.org
Greater Greenwood Chamber
of Commerce (Johnson County)
317.888.4856
greenwood-chamber.com
Greater Martinsville Chamber
of Commerce (Morgan County)
765.342.8110
martinsvillechamber.com
Greater Mooresville Chamber
of Commerce (Morgan County)
317.831.6509
mooresvillechamber.com
DeKalb County Visitors Bureau
260.927.1499 • 877.833.3282
dekalbcvb.org
Randolph County Convention
and Visitors Bureau
765.584.3266 • 800.905.0514
roamrandolph.org
Northern Indiana Tourism
Development Commission
574.862.1434 • 877.862.1434
NorthernIndianaGetaways.com
Eastern Region Tourism
Marketing Co-op
800.533.6569
visiteasternindiana.org
Richmond/Wayne County
765.935.8687 • 800.828.8414
visitrichmond.org
Pulaski County
Chamber of Commerce
574.946.6123
PulaskiOnline.org
Fayette County Tourism Bureau
765.825.2561
visitconnersville.com
Hancock County
Tourism, Inc. 
317.477.TOUR • 866.384.TOUR
visithancockcounty.com
See ads on pgs. 18, 56, 74.
Rensselaer Chamber of
Commerce (Jasper County)
219.866.8223
RensselaerChamber.com
Hartford City Chamber
of Commerce
(Blackford County)
765.348.1905
hartfordcitychamber.org
Rush County
Chamber of Commerce
765.932.2880
rushcounty.com/chamber
Tipton County
Chamber of Commerce
765.675.7533
tiptonchamber.com
Morgan County Convention &
Visitors Bureau
765.342.8110
visitmorgancountyin.com
South Shore Convention
and Visitors Authority
(Lake County)
219.989.7979 • 800.255.5253
AlongtheSouthShore.com
See ad on page 36.
Henry County Convention
& Visitors Bureau 
765.593.0764 • 888.676.4302
henrycountyin.org
Union County
Chamber of Commerce
765.458.5976
ucdc.us
Shelby County
Visitors & Convention Bureau
317.398.9623 • 888.303.0244
visitshelbycounty.com
See ad on page 34.
Visit Fort Wayne
(Allen County) 
260.424.3700 • 800.767.7752
visitfortwayne.com
Visit Hendricks County
317.718.8750 • 800.321.9666
VisitHendricksCounty.com
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Hamilton County Tourism 
317.848.3181 • 800.776.8687
visithamiltoncounty.com
See ad on inside back cover.
Convention & Visitors Bureaus • Chambers of Commerce • Local Tourism Offices
Visit Indy (Marion County)
800.323.INDY
VisitIndy.com
Zionsville Chamber of
Commerce (Boone County)
317.873.3836
zionsvillechamber.org
WEST
Benton County
Economic Development
765.884.2080
bentoncounty.in.gov
Brazil – Clay County
Chamber of Commerce
812.448.8457
claycountychamber.org
Carroll County
Chamber of Commerce 
866.374.6813
CarrollCountyChamber.com
Clinton County
Chamber of Commerce
765.654.5507
ccinchamber.org
Covered Bridge Capital
(Parke County) 
765.569.5226
coveredbridges.com
Covered Bridge Country
(Putnam County)
765.653.8743 • 800.829.4639
coveredbridgecountry.com
Greater Clinton
Chamber of Commerce
(Vermillion County)
765.832.3844
greaterclintonchamber.org
Greater Monticello Chamber
of Commerce & Visitor Bureau
(White County)
574.583.7220
monticelloin.com
Kentland Chamber of
Commerce (Newton County)
219.474.6665
Montgomery County
Visitors & Convention Bureau
765.362.5200 • 800.866.3973
crawfordsville.org
Sullivan County Chamber
of Commerce & Tourism
Commission 
812.905.0131
sullivancountyin.com
Sweet Owen Convention &
Visitors Bureau (Owen County)
812.714.8110
sweetowencvb.org
Lawrence County
Tourism Commission
812.849.1090 • 800.798.0769
limestonecountry.com
Gibson County
Visitors & Tourism Bureau
812.385.0999 • 888.390.5825
gibsoncountyin.org
Terre Haute Convention
& Visitors Bureau (Vigo County)
812.234.5555 • 800.366.3043
terrehaute.com
Linton – Stockton Chamber of
Commerce (Greene County)
812.847.4846
lintonchamber.org
Harrison County
888.738.2137
thisisindiana.org
Visit Lafayette –
West Lafayette 
765.447.9999 • 800.872.6648
HomeOfPurdue.com
See ad on page 24.
Madison Area
(Jefferson County)
812.265.2956 • 800.559.2956
visitmadison.org
Historic New Harmony
(Posey County)
812.682.4474 • 800.231.2168
newharmony.org
Warren County Economic
Development and Chamber
of Commerce
765.762.6055
warrenadvantage.com
Martin County
Chamber of Commerce
812.295.4093
martincountyindianachamber
ofcommerce.org
SOUTH CENTRAL
Nashville/Brown County
812.988.7303 • 800.753.3255
browncounty.com
Bloomington/Monroe County
Convention & Visitors Center
812.334.8900 • 866.333.0038
visitbloomington.com
Columbus Area Visitors Center
(Bartholomew County) 
812.378.2622 • 800.468.6564
columbus.in.us
Daviess County Chamber
of Commerce and
Visitor Bureau 
812.254.5262 • 800.449.5262
daviesscounty.net
See ad on 1.
Dearborn County Convention,
Visitor & Tourism Bureau
812.537.0814 • 800.322.8198
visitsoutheastindiana.com
Franklin County Convention,
Recreation, Visitors
Commission
765.647.6522 • 866.647.6555
franklincountyin.com
Ripley County Tourism Bureau
812.689.7431 • 888.747.5394
ripleycountytourism.com
Rising Sun/Ohio County
Convention & Tourism Bureau
812.438.4933 • 888.776.4786
enjoyrisingsun.com
Switzerland County Tourism
812.427.3237 • 800.435.5688
switzcotourism.com
Vincennes/Knox County
Visitors and Tourism Bureau
812.886.0400 • 800.886.6443
vincennescvb.org
SOUTH
Clark/Floyd Counties
Convention & Tourism Bureau
812.280.5566 • 800.552.3842
sunnysideoflouisville.org
Greensburg/Decatur
County Tourism
812.222.8733 • 877.883.5447
visitgreensburg.com
Crawford County
Tourism Information Center
812.739.2246 • 888.755.2282
crawfordcountyindiana.com
Hope Area Welcome Center
(Bartholomew County)
812.546.HOPE
hopechamber.com
Dubois County Visitors Center 
800.968.4578
visitduboiscounty.com
See ads on pgs. 10, 11.
Jackson County
Visitor Center 
812.524.1914 • 888.524.1914
jacksoncountyin.com
Evansville Convention
& Visitors Bureau
(Vanderburgh County) 
800.433.3025
visitevansville.com
See ad on page 12.
Jennings County Tourism
812-592-8087
jenningscounty.net
explore! Southern Indiana
exploresouthernindiana.com
Historic Newburgh, Inc.
(Warrick County)
812.853.2815
historicnewburgh.org
Perry County
812.547.7933 • 888.343.6262
perrycountyindiana.org
Pike County
Chamber of Commerce
812.354.8155
pikecountyin.org
Scott County
Visitors Commission
greatscottindiana.com
Southern Indiana Trip Ideas
southernindiana.org
Spencer County Visitors Bureau
888.444.9252
SantaClausInd.org
IndianasAbeLincoln.org
Visit French Lick West Baden
(Orange County) 
888.684.3418
visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com
See ad in Center Spread.
Washington County
Tourism Bureau
812.883.4303
washingtoncountytourism.org
In recognition of
Hoosier Energy
as a proud
sponsor of the
Indiana Festival
Guide since 1972
 2015 ISFA Associate Member
2015 ISFA Partner
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ASSOCIATE PARTNERS
ENTERTAINMENT
AllenAsTim and The Dance Hall Rockers
The Great Lakes Region's Premier Tim McGraw Tribute
Band! A dynamic yet personable concert experience for
your next festival. 810-923-2850; allenastim.com
Circle City Pyrotechnics, Inc.
We are a fireworks display company that provides
services for many types of events. Let us light up your
sky. 317-486-1676; circlecitypyros.com
Ice... of America, LLC
A group of talented ice artists from all over America that
take their "show" on the road to the wonderment and
amazement of people of all ages everywhere. 574-993-6582;
iceofamerica.com
An Innocent Band, LLC
We provide a musical tribute to the music of Billy Joel
and his enormous catalog of hits delivered with an energy
as infectious as the melodies themselves! 317-557-5310;
aninnocentband.com
Legendary Entertainment Productions
Pyrotechnics: custom designed for indoor, outdoor, close
proximity, re-enactments. We book local and national acts.
Stage, sound, lighting, consulting, on-site mgmt. 614-402-2375;
legendaryentertainment.net
Magical Entertainment Magic Matt's Family Fun Show
Magician and balloon artist Matthew Scherer brings
family fun and interactive entertainment to your event.
630-244-0979; mattthemagician.com
Reese Tanner
A high-energy, country-rock artist and entertainer. Both
singer and songwriter, performs originals and cover tunes
that capture the audience's attention. 812-821-7883;
reesetanner.com
The Reno Convention
Presenting "The Folk Revolution"- a musical event for all
ages. We promise your guests an engaging time with song,
story and humor from periods of our nation's history
with an emphasis on up-tempo, foot-stompin' songs.
317-849-5744; reno-convention.com
International Entertainment Bureau
For 42 years IEB has provided entertainment such as Silly
Safaris Live Animal Shows, Scott Greeson, Karli Edging, Slim
Pickin's, Cool City Band and Mr. Twister. 317-926-7566;
leonardscorp.com
Scraps The Clown
Nicholas Gatrell performs as Scraps, a sad-faced clown
fashioned after the hobos and silent movies of the 1920’s
era. [email protected] 513-545-1406; C
Karli Edging
Talented, upcoming female country and christian artist
from Central Indiana. Family entertainment for all ages.
765-564-1485; reverbnation.com/karliedging karliedging.com
Variety Attractions, Inc.
Providing quality talent and entertainment for events for
over 50 years. We specialize in the unique needs of fairs and
festivals. 740-453-0394; varietyattractions.com
King Bros. Rodeo Co.
Oldest traveling rodeo company in the world. Producer of
Professional Rodeos & Bull Ridings. 765-977-1777
Zach Day & Full Throttle
Versatile six-piece band with a foundation in high-energy,
dance, blues-rock. [email protected]; 765-639-8762;
Zachdaymusicproductions.com
ZipLine Adventures
Our mobile zipline will set up in one hour and provide
an exciting addition to your event. Uniformed crew, fully
insured. 765-376-4181; rentzippy.wix.com/ziplineadventures
L & D Sound, LLC
We go the extra step to
make your festival a success.
Great pricing, reliable and
exceptional service and added value
Serving Indiana, Michigan & Ohio
260-740-9008
LDSound.com
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FESTIVAL SUPPLIER
Amenity Insurance
Business and insurance solutions, offering a tailored
insurance program for your fair or festival. Exclusively
endorsed by the Indiana State Festivals Association.
amenityinsurance.com
By The Glass Productions
A film and video company committed to telling the
story of your festival. We love our clients! 812-508-5244;
bytheglassproductions.com C
Express ATM
We provide mobile ATMs and merchant services to
festivals, fairs, outdoor concerts and more. 877-385-5228;
expressatm.com
ASSOCIATE PARTNERS
FairFest Consulting LLC
Consulting for your event. Help with new or existing
festivals, fairs or events. Give us a call to see if we can
help! 574-356-6034
Hoosier Energy
For more than 60 years, Hoosier Energy and our electric
cooperatives have been providing clean and reliable
electricity across Central and Southern Indiana. Hoosier
Energy has been a proud sponsor of the Indiana Festival
Guide since 1972. togetherwesave.com
IJustSnapped.com Photography
Official photographer of ISFA. Event, sports, family,
graduation, pageant, parties, photo booth, custom
backdrops, on-site printing. Call or e-mail us at
[email protected] for all your photography needs.
317-626-6565; ijustsnapped.com
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance has served Hoosiers for
80 years. The company has grown to include insurance
products for auto, life, home, business and farm.
Banking and other financial services and products are
also available through its local offices. 800-723-3276;
infarmbureau.com
Indiana Ticket Company
We are an industry leader in the manufacturing and sale of
quality tickets and admission control products. 800-428-8640;
indianaticket.com
Inspire Vertical
We provide comprehensive resources when it comes
to promoting your business or event including social
media marketing, sales support, website design and more.
765-481-7760 C
KGS Consulting LLC
We are a full-service event management, production and
consulting company. We make fun our business and help
you to make your event unforgettable! 765-242-3563;
pickleonastick.com
L&D Sound, LLC
We supply reliable sound, lighting, staging and special effects
for your festival at a great price. 260-740-9008; LDSound.com
Propeller Marketing
A 14-year-old advertising agency specializing in tourism,
including festivals/events, attractions and destinations. A
partner of Indiana State Festivals Association for the Indiana
Festival Guide. 317-770-8183; propellermktg.com
Runyon Equipment Rental
Open 7 days a week! Generators, lighting, crowd
control fencing, cable covers, misting fans, temp. heaters
and air conditioning. We also deliver! 317-566-8888;
runyonrental.com
Sequence Sports & Events
We specialize in event creation, onsite management,
sponsorship and exhibitor sales and promotions for sporting
events and festivals. 888-756-3552; sequencesports.com
Shawnee Services
LED video wall, ticketing, web page design. 618-987-2006;
Shawneeservices.com
Solution Action Sports
Extreme, gravity defying, BMX and FMX stunt shows.
X-Games and Mt. Dew Tour Athletes live at your event. All
age entertainment! 765-729-5641; solutionactionsports.com
DINING & LODGING
Middlebury (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)
Das Dutchman Essenhaus
Indiana’s largest family restaurant. Enjoy a buffet, menu, or
family-style meal. Discover the unique Village Shops, Bakery,
Inn, and the live productions and concerts at Heritge Hall.
Play miniature golf or enjoy a carriage ride! 574-825-0052;
Essenhaus.com
Delphi (Carroll Co., West Reg.)
J.W. Rentals Guest Houses and Suites
Short-term overnight lodging with all the comforts of "home
away from home." 765-564-6045; jwrentals.com
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Indiana Office of Tourism Development
Indiana's official travel planning source. Request free
information to plan your Indiana getaway. Browse our site
for events and festivals, attractions, discounts and firsthand tips. 800-677-9800; VisitIndiana.com
Anderson (Madison Co., East Reg.)
Anderson/Madison County Visitors Bureau
With an abundance of casino action, sports, arts,
entertainment, recreation, fairs and festivals, there is
something to do every night of the year in Madison County.
800-533-6569; VisitAndersonMadisonCounty.com
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
Discover Carroll County where you'll find the unexpected
just down the road, river or trail. 866-374-6813;
carrollcountychamber.com
Logansport (Cass Co., East Reg.)
Cass County Visitors Bureau
The Cass County Visitors Bureau invites you to Uncover
and Discover the treasures of Cass County. 574-753-4856;
visit-casscounty.com
Columbus (Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg.)
Columbus Area Visitor Center
Festivals celebrating world class design & small town
charm: Scottish Festival, Ethnic Expo, Film Festival,
Arts Festivals, Hope Heritage Days. 812-378-2622;
columbus.in.us
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ASSOCIATE PARTNERS
Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.)
Covered Bridge Capital-Parke County
Parke County Tourism is a cooperative effort of the
Parke County Convention/Visitors Commission and CVB
promoting year-round tourism including great festivals.
765-569-5226; coveredbridges.com
Washington (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)
Daviess County Chamber of Commerce and
Visitor Bureau
Daviess County stands for: Amish pleasures, festive events,
family recreation and adventure. Fishing, hunting, camping and
much more. 800-449-5262; daviesscounty.net
Jasper (Dubois Co., South Reg.)
Dubois County Visitors Center
Home to the Jasper Strassenfest, Ferdinand Folk Fest, Garden
Gate Jazz, Art, Wine & Craft Beer Fest and Christmas events!
812-482-9115; visitduboiscounty.com
Evansville (Vanderburgh Co., South Reg.)
Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau
Home to exciting events, excellent hotels, quality attractions
and unique restaurants, Evansville is the perfect stop for
festival fun! 800-433-3025, 812-421-2200; visitevansville.com
Carmel (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)
Hamilton County Tourism, Inc.
A fun, affordable getaway is closer than you think. Enjoy
shopping, dining, world-class entertainment and attractions,
trails, festivals, the arts and more! 317-848-3181;
VisitHamiltonCounty.com
Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.)
Hancock County Visitors Bureau/
Hancock County Tourism Commission
20 min. from Indianapolis. Enjoy various museums,
arts & entertainment events, antiques, golfing, parks,
historic downtowns, festivals and more. We also
have plenty of quality, affordable lodging, scores of
restaurants and loads of "hometown"
Hoosier Hospitality.
866-384-8687; visithancockcounty.com
Corydon (Harrison Co., South Reg.)
Harrison County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Historic Corydon, Harrison County visitor information
and travel assistance. Historic sites and ziplining, outdoor
concerts, wineries, caving, casino and much more.
888-738-2137; thisisindiana.org
New Castle (Henry Co., East Reg.)
Henry County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Henry County welcomes you! We have many attractions
such as go-karting, fishing, camping and more. Also enjoy one
of our many festivals throughout the year. 765-593-0764;
henrycountyin.org
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Check out ALL of
Grant County’s
Festivals
and Events
ShowMeGrantCounty.com
Seymour (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.)
Jackson County Visitor Center
Home to Seymour and several unique small towns, just
one hour from Indianapolis, Bloomington and Louisville.
Stop by for itineraries, maps and travel info. 888-524-1914;
jacksoncountyin.com
Portland (Jay Co., East Reg.)
Jay County Visitor & Tourism Bureau
Home to the world's largest gas engine & tractor show and
America's largest vintage bike show. Enjoy festivals yearround. Visit the Glass Museum & Museum of the Soldier.
260-726-3366; visitjaycounty.com
Marion (Grant Co., East Reg.)
Marion/Grant County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Find fabulous classic car shows, bike rallies, vintage aircraft,
tractor engine shows, Mississinewa 1812 and Covered Bridge
Festival. 765-668-5435; ShowMeGrantCounty.com
Metamora (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.)
Merchant Association of Metamora
Metamora- Indiana's Canal Town. Historic, pre-civil-war
village representing the history of transportation in
the United States. A relaxing and peaceful destination.
513-314-5693; metamoraindiana.com
Peru (Miami Co., East Reg.)
Miami County Chamber of Commerce and
Tourism Bureau
See a circus, experience our museums, hike and bike our
trails, canoe down our rivers, learn Cole Porter history and
Miami Indians legends. 765-472-1923; enjoymiamicounty.com
North Webster (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.)
North Webster Tippecanoe Township
Chamber of Commerce
574-834-7076; northwebster.com
ASSOCIATE PARTNERS
Sullivan (Sullivan Co., West Reg.)
Tourism Commission of Sullivan County
Tourism Commission promotes the festivals, events,
unique shops, historical areas, outdoor recreation, parks,
museums and delicious local cuisine! 812-905-0131;
sullivancountyin.com
Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.)
Visit Fort Wayne
Visit Fort Wayne for family fun and amazing festivals any time
of year! 800-767-7752; VisitFortWayne.com
French Lick (Orange Co., South Reg.)
Visit French Lick West Baden
History, luxury and the great outdoors. Enjoy familyfriendly attractions, world-class golf and award-winning
spas. Memories are waiting to be made! 812-936-3418;
visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com
Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)
Visit Lafayette - West Lafayette
Visitors Center, lodging availability, brochures, maps.
Meeting, convention and sporting event planning, group
tours, itineraries, coupons, packages. 765-447-9999;
HomeOfPurdue.com
Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)
Visit Michigan City LaPorte CVB
Visitor information center. Open daily for local dining,
lodging, attractions and travel information along
with local and statewide brochures. 800-634-2650;
michigancitylaporte.com
Wabash (Wabash Co., East Reg.)
Visit Wabash County
Tour group itineraries, let us make arrangements for you.
Fine dining, historic hotels, world class entertainment,
museums, festivals, covered bridges, art galleries.
260-563-7171; visitwabashcounty.com
JANUARY
Parke County
Fair
February
21- 22 -2 8
and March 1
Turkey Run Eagles in Flight .............................. Jan 23-25
Parke County Maple Syrup Fair ...... Feb 21-22-28 & Mar 1
Mecca Jonah Fish Fry .......................................... Apr 10
Turkey Run Earth Day.......................................... Apr 18
Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous ................ Apr 25-26
Mansfield Village Mushroom Festival ................ Apr 25-26
Zoom Town 5k Run .......................................... May 16
Rockville Community Yard Sale .......................... May 16
Miami Indians All Nations Gathering ...................... Jun 6-7
Rockville Main Street Cruise In................................ Jun 6
Parke County Chamber Golf Classic............................ TBA
Rosedale Strawberry Festival ................................ Jun 5-7
Montezuma 3-on-3 B-ball Tourney .......................... Jun 6
Bridgeton Quilt, Woodworking and Antique
Tractor Show.............................................. Jun 13-14
Parke County
the Covered Bridge Capital
of the World
Michigan Festival & Events Association
A statewide organization serving communities and
volunteers throughout Michigan, promoting local events,
festivals and destinations throughout the Midwest. mfea.org
WORKSHOPS/CONVENTIONS
ISFA Spring Workshops
Apr. 11
Bloomington (Monroe Co., South Central Reg.)
Apr. 18
Das Dutchman Essenhaus (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)
Nov. 13-15
Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)
765-569-3650; indianafestivals.net
FREE COVERED BRIDGE MAPS, LODGING,
FESTIVAL, VENDOR & VISITOR INFORMATION
765-569-5226
www.coveredbridges.com
[email protected]
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY
JANUARY
Jan. 2; Feb. 6; Mar. 6; Apr. 3; May 1;
Jun. 5; Jul. 3; Aug. 7-8; Sep. 4; Oct. 2;
Nov. 6; Dec. 4
Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)
Goshen First Fridays
Downtown is the place to be - especially the first Friday of
the month. Few towns our size can boast monthly festivals,
a thriving cultural scene, beautiful historic architecture,
biking trails and intriguing places to eat and shop. Enjoy
artists and entertainment. No adm. chg. 574-312-9922;
cityonthego.org X
Jan. 23-25
Marshall (Parke Co., West Reg.)
Eagles in Flight Weekend
Turkey Run State Park Inn. Parke County is a winter
mecca for bald eagles. See dozens near a winter roost,
visit eagle nests, and meet one in person during Eagles
In Flight weekend at Turkey Run State Park. Adm. chg.
765-597-2654; in.gov/dnr/parklake/2420.htm
Jan. 31; Feb. 21-22; Apr. 18-19, 25-26;
May 16-17; Jun. 13-14; Jun. 27-28; Jul. 11-12; Aug. 22-23; Nov. 7
Living History Days at the Old Fort
Old Fort Park. Cannons thunder. Muskets fire. Experience
American frontier life with colonial artisans, battle reenactment, merchants and tours at the historic fort. No adm. chg.
260-437-2836; oldfortwayne.org C
FEBRUARY
Feb. 6
Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.)
Chocolate Celebration
First Church of the Nazarene. Don't miss Kokomo's
sweetest event with yummy treats. Come early for the
best selection! 11am-2pm. No adm. chg. 765-453-7611;
samaritancaregivers.org X
Feb. 6
See Jan. 2 listing.
Feb. 7
Shipshewana (LaGrange Co., North Reg.)
Shipshewana Pajama Sale
Townwide. Grab your girlfriends and wear your pajamas
on Saturday, Feb. 7 for dreamy sales at the annual
Shipshewana Pajama Sale! Enjoy the fun of shopping
in your pajamas, just like shopping from home. The
best sales start before the sun comes up. No adm. chg.
866-631-9675; shipshewana.com X
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FEBRUARY
11
FEBRUARY
Visit Evansville
for Fabulous Festival Fun!
February
August 6–8
Mardi Gras on Franklin Street
Germania Maennerchor Volksfest
Pub Crawl on Friday & Saturday night and
Grand Parade on Saturday afternoon. Best place
in Indiana to celebrate Mardi Gras and ideal
reason to plan a mid-winter getaway weekend!
Mardi Gras Weekend in Evansville=Cajun music,
food, beads, brews & revelry!
Authentic German festival with food, polka
bands and beer garden. Lunch & dinner served.
Put on your lederhosen and grab your steins—
everybody’s German at Volksfest!
August 28–30
Frog Follies
April 24 & September 26
Funk in the City Arts Festival
Demonstrations by artists, kids’ crafts,
music, food at a street fair in an urban arts
district neighborhood.
Annual weekend meet for street rodders from
around the country with 4,000+ colorful cars,
vendors, swap meet, crafts booths and lots of
activities. A fan favorite for almost 40 years!
October 5–10
May thru August
West Side Nut Club Fall Festival
Bosse Field
Centennial celebration for BOSSE FIELD
BASEBALL PARK! This year, Bosse Field turns
100. As the 3rd oldest operating park in the
country and one of the primary sites for the
film “A League of Their Own,” Bosse is home
to the Evansville Otters baseball team. Special
birthday surprises all season!
For over 90 years, the longest and one of the
largest street festivals in the country has been
in Evansville, Indiana! Entertainment, midway,
rides, parades and food, food, food! Over 130
local food booths line Franklin Street.
The holidays sparkle at
Reitz Home MuseumVictorian Christmas
June 25–28
November–January 1, 2016
Hadi Shrinersfest
On the downtown riverfront along the
Ohio River. Air shows, car show, barbeque
cookoff, local food vendors, rides and nightly
entertainment.
Franklin Street Dickens on Franklin
December 13th
Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights at Garvin Park
November– January 1, 2016
2015 NEWS FLASH—BLUE ANGELS
SCHEDULED FOR AIRSHOW!
(800) 433-3025
VisitEvansville.com
Call the Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau for
details on these and other events.
Festival dates are subject to change. Check our website—VisitEvansville.com— or call our 800 number to verify.
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FEBRUARY/MARCH
Feb 28
Feb. 13-15
Batesville (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.)
Batesville Regional Fine Arts Fair
Historic downtown. In our 5th year, features over 50 artists.
Includes food, musical entertainment, preview party and
children's craft corner. Family fun for everyone. No adm. chg.
513-519-9936; romwebermarketplace.com C X
Feb. 20-22
24th Annual Indiana Motorcycle Expo
Indiana State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall. Indiana's premier
motorcycle show. Over 70,000 square feet of bikes,
accessories, gear, travel destinations plus a biker's showcase
and the International Bikini Team. Adm. chg. 877-892-1723;
indysportshow.com X
2016 Festival Dates: Feb. 19-21
Feb. 20-Mar. 1
Ford 61st Annual Indianapolis Boat Sport &
Travel Show
Indiana State Fairgrounds. Over 650,000 square-feet of
the outdoors, indoors. Acres of boats, RVs, fishing tackle,
outdoor destinations, ATVs, seminars, and entertainment.
Parking chg. Adm. chg. 877-892-1723; indysportshow.com X
Feb 21-22
See Jan. 31 listing.
Feb. 21-22, 28; Mar. 1
Parke County Maple Syrup Fair
4-H fairgrounds. Parke County Maple Syrup
Producers begin tapping the trees that provide sugar
water for making maple syrup. Tour maple camps
throughout the county to see how maple syrup is
made down at the "sugar camp." Enjoy pancake meals
daily at the fairgrounds headquarters. No adm. chg. X
2016 Festival Dates: Feb. 27-28; Mar. 5-6
Feb. 26-Mar. 1
18th Annual Indiana Deer, Turkey &
Waterfowl Expo
Indiana State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall. Featuring hunting gear,
apparel and outfitters from across the globe. Learn from the
pros at our Big Tine Seminar Series. Adm. chg. 877-892-1723;
indysportshow.com X
4-H Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
4-H Fairgrounds. Pancakes and sausage, silent auction,
7am-7pm. Adm. chg. 765-472-1921
Feb. 28-Mar. 1; Mar. 7-8
Salem (Washington Co., South Reg.)
LM Sugarbush, LLC 24th Annual
Maple Syrup Festival
10 miles east of Salem, 7 miles west of Henryville, on
SR 160, follow signs north. Family-friendly with tours,
food, fresh pure maple syrup, kids' activities, vendors, free
parking, many free activities. No adm. chg. 812-967-4491;
LMSugarbush.com C X
MARCH
Mar. 1
Ford 61st Annual Indianapolis Boat Sport &
Travel Show
See Feb. 20 listing
Mar. 1
18th Annual Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo
See Feb. 26 listing
Mar. 1, 7-8
LM Sugarbush, LLC 24th Annual Maple Syrup Festival
See Feb. 28 listing.
Mar. 1
Parke County Maple Syrup Fair
See Feb. 21 listing.
Mar. 6
See Jan. 2 listing.
Mar. 6-7
Linton (Greene Co., South Central Reg.)
Marsh Madness Sandhill Crane Festival
Humphreys Park and Goose Pond FWA. Spring Sandhill
Crane migration. Fri. kickoff dinner, Sat. art & craft
vendors, food, live raptors and reptiles, kids' activities,
Goose Pond FWA bus tours. Adm. chg. 812-875-2615;
friendsofgoosepond.org C X
Mar. 13-14
Fiber Fest & Spin-In
Jay County 4-H Building. Two-day festival for all fiber crafters.
Classes, demonstrations, vendors, petting zoo, sheep shearing.
Scout fun patch. Kate Larson classes and lectures. Adm. $1
877-726-4481; visitjaycounty.com X
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March
Mar. 14
Bedford (Lawrence Co., South Central Reg.)
6th Annual Blooms A Busting Lawn and
Garden Show
4-H Fairgrounds. Hosted by Land of Limestone Master
Gardeners. Educational gardening exhibits, vendors, plant
sales, door prizes, food service. Other annual events. No
adm. chg. 812-275-4623 C X
2016 Festival Date: Mar. 12
Mar. 14-22
Indiana Flower and Patio Show
State fairgrounds, Expo Hall & West Pavilion. With
more than 110,000 guests attending each year, our
visitors come to see our 70,000+ square feet of fully
landscaped gardens...and stay to learn about, compare,
and purchase premium indoor and outdoor living
products from our 450+ exhibitor experts! C X
800-215-1700;
indianaflowerandpatioshow.com
2016 Festival Dates: Mar. 12-20
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Mar. 14-17
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Downtown. Hoosier Lottery St. Patrick's Day Parade (3/17);
Shamrock Run & Walk and Shamrockin' the Circle (3/14);
Hoosier Lottery Greening of the Canal (3/16). @indystpats
No adm. chg. 888-756-3552; indystpats.com X
Mar. 21-22
New Carlisle (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.)
Sugar Camp Days
Bendix Woods County Park. Watch sap cook into syrup,
enjoy a pancake breakfast, tour the sugar bush, listen
to family music and more! $7 parking chg. No adm. chg.
574-654-3155; sjcparks.org X
Mar. 28
Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)
5th Annual Springtime in Indiana Arts, Crafts
and Gift Showcase
Fairgrounds. A multi-class show blending a presentation
of fine arts, crafts, collectibles, antiques, home/personal
items, gifts and gourmet gift foods. Adm. chg. 419-436-1457;
cloudshows.biz X
APRIL
APRIL
Apr. -Oct.
Michigan City Summer Festival
Washington Park and various locations. Over thirty
different events held throughout the summer including
festivals, parades, fireworks, fishing tournaments, skate
competitions and Oktoberfest. No adm. chg. 219-874-8213;
mcsummerfest.org X
Apr. 3
See Jan. 2 listing.
Apr. 3-5
Hope (Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg.)
Hope Civil War Days
Historic town square. Step back in time as Hope
celebrates Bartholomew County's Civil War heritage
with the 11th Indiana encampment, family programs,
cemetery tours, and more! No adm. chg. 812-546-4940;
hopecivilwardays.com C X
2016 Festival Dates: Apr. 1-3
Apr. 10-11
Upland (Grant Co., East Reg.)
Barton Rees Pogue Poetry & Arts Festival
Taylor University, Upland Community Church. Poetry writing
competition, dramatic & humorous poetry. Interpretive
reading competition, poetry workshop, art display & sales,
tribute to Barton Rees Pogue. No adm. chg. 765-998-7747;
bartonreespogue.org X
Apr. 11
ISFA Spring Workshop
Apr. 18
Huntingburg (Dubois Co., South Reg.)
4th Annual Garden Gate Jazz, Art, Wine and
Craft Beer Festival
Historic 4th St. Enjoy live performances of traditional
and Latin jazz while sampling wine and craft beers. Music
starts at 2pm and lasts until 8pm. Adm. chg. 800-968-4578;
huntingburgchamberofcommerce.org C X
Apr. 18
Das Dutchman Essenhaus, Elkhart Co., North Reg.
ISFA Spring Workshop
Apr. 18-19, 25-26
Indian Creek Antique Show April 25 & Oct. 24
Southern Indiana Uncorked
May 23
Harrison County Fair
July 12-18
Lanesville Heritage Festival
Sept. 11-13
Southern Indiana FiberArts Festival Oct. 16-17
Light Up Corydon
Nov. 28
Winter Wine Walk
December 12
Just two hours from Indianapolis.
888-738-2137
thisisIndiana.org
Apr. 18
Wabash FAME Festival
Honeywell Center. Student art displays and performances,
professional multicultural workshops in both music and art.
Student craft projects to make and take. New composition
project. No adm. chg. 260-571-2279; famearts.org X
2016 Festival Date: Apr. 16
Apr. 24-26
Wakarusa (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)
Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival
Historic downtown. All you can eat! Pancakes/
sausage or PTO BBQ meal. Enjoy free popcorn,
parade, entertainment, sugar camp/museum tours and
contests with cash prizes. No adm. chg. 574-862-4344;
wakarusamaplesyrupfestival.com C X
Apr. 25-26
Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.)
Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous
1878 Grounds. Pre-1820s living history re-enactment with
trading posts, muzzleloader shoot, tomahawk and knife
throwing demos, canoe race, trading posts, and hearth
cookin' in the 1822 Cabin. Stone ground products at the
working Bridgeton gristmill, historic covered bridge. No
adm. chg. 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com X
2016 Festival Dates: Apr. 23-24
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APRIL
MARSHALL
COUNTY
Festivals!
Culver Winter Fest
Yellow River Festival
Bremen Firemen’s Festival
Marshall County 4-H Fair
Culver Lake Fest
Bourbon Summer Fest
Marshall County Blueberry Festival
Rentown Old Fashion Days
MoonTree Festival
Culver Fall Fest
Holy Walk
Christmas Fest at Hensler’s Nursery
2015 dates available at
VisitMarshallCounty.org
Visit Marshall County
201 N Michigan St.
Plymouth, IN 46563
800-626-5353 • VisitMarshallCounty.org
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APRIL
Apr. 25-May 31
City of Anderson Little 500 Festival
Various locations. Various events throughout the month
of May focused around the Pay Less Little 500 Race. All
events benefit local charities. Adm. chg. 765-642-0206;
andersonspeedway.com X
Apr. 25
Dugger (Sullivan Co., West Reg.)
Dugger Spring Fling Morel Festival & Car Show
Dugger Community Center (Park). Enjoy a huge variety of
vendors, a pet show, kids' games, live entertainment, karaoke,
food and car show. Prizes and fun for all ages. Join us! No
adm. chg. 812-798-1599; duggerspringfling.com C X
2016 Festival Date: Apr. 23
Apr. 25
Kite Komotion
Shipshewana Event Center. See dazzling, colorful and
unusual kites soar over the Shipshewana Skies!!! Watch
international kite teams, learn to fly professional kites,
and make and fly your own kite. All in the field behind
the Shipshewana Event Center and Hudson Auto
Museum. Fun for adults No adm. chg. 260-768-4008;
VisitShipshewana.org X
Come visit for fun
and family events in
Southeast Indiana!
May
U.S. 50 Yard Sales
June
NMLRA Muzzle Loading Shoots
Friendship Flea Markets
F.A.R.M. Club
Antique Machinery Show
July
4th Celebrations
Batesville Summerfest
Ripley County 4-H Fair
Apr. 25-26
Mansfield (Parke Co., West Reg.)
Mansfield Village Mushroom Festival and
Car Show
Mansfield Village. Mushroom hunt, mushroom auction,
biggest mushroom contest. Car show on Sun. Shopping,
vendors, food and camping. No adm. chg. 765-653-4026;
mansfieldvillage.com X
Apr. 25-26
Rochester (Fulton Co., North Reg.)
Redbud Trail Rendezvous
Historical Society grounds. Pre-1865 event with programs,
includes Civil War reenactors. Foods over wood fires. Event
named for the redbud trees along the Tippecanoe River. No
adm. chg. 574-223-4436; fultoncountyhistory.org X
August
Whispering Beard Folk Festival
September
TOGETHERWESAVE.COM
NMLRA Muzzle Loading Shoot
Friendship Flea Markets
Versailles Pumpkin Show
Batesville Apple Festival
by sealing doors, vents
and ductwork, you can
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Bluegrass Festival
For dates, brochure or more information:
October
17
APRIL
Visit
Hancock County’s
2015 Events
“Where history meets hospitality”
Second Fridays
-- Monthly, Downtown Greenfield
Riley Wranglers Craft Fair
-- May 2, Greenfield
Hancock Co. 4-H Fair
-- June 19-26, Greenfield
Independence Day Celebration
-- June 27, New Palestine
Pennsy Trail Art & Music Festival
-- June 27, Greenfield
Bastille Day
-- July 11, Fortville
Founders Day
-- Aug. 15, Shirley
Cumberland Arts Goes to Market
-- Aug. 15, Cumberland
New Palestine Lions Fall Festival
-- Sept. 10-12, New Palestine
Riley Festival
-- Oct. 1-4, Greenfield
Christmas Walk
-- Dec. 4, New Palestine
Christmas Festival & Lights Parade
-- Dec. 5, Greenfield
Winter Festival
-- Dec. 5, Fortville
Weihnachtsmarkt & Tree Lighting
-- Dec. 5, Cumberland
Hancock Co. Tourism Commission/Hancock County Visitors Bureau
www.visithancockcounty.com
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APRIL/MAY
Apr. 25-26
Vernon (Jennings Co., South Central Reg.)
Sassafras Tea Festival & Civil War Living History
Courthouse Lawn and Museum. Delicious hot meals,
hundreds of homemade pies, free sassafras tea, mock battle,
encampments, Blue-Grey Ball. Clean restroom facilities. No
adm. chg. 812-346-8989; jenningscounty.org X
Apr. 25
North Manchester (Wabash Co., East Reg.)
Tulip Festival and Tulip Two-Mile Classic
Peabody Retirement Center. Two-Mile Classic fun run.
Quilt show, used book sale, party and food vendors, live
music, petting zoo, pony rides and more. No adm. chg.
260-982-8616; peabodyrc.org/ X
MAY
2015
May-Oct.
See Apr. -Oct. listing.
April 3-5
May 1-2
Petersburg (Pike Co., South Reg.)
Hope Civil War Days
Azalea Blossom Festival
Downtown. Enjoy craft and food vendors, entertainment,
children's activities and contests. No adm. chg. 812-354-8155;
pikecountyin.org X
June 13
Smoke on the Square BBQ Competition
July 3
May 1-31
Old Fashioned Independence
Day Celebration
May 1
Hope Arts and Antiques
Fair on the Square
City of Anderson Little 500 Festival
See Apr. 25 listing.
August 30
See Jan. 2 listing.
September 19
May 1-2
Pendleton (Madison Co., East Reg.)
Hope Bike Ride
Highway 38 Sale
Downtown. Miles and miles of shopping! Antiques, yard sales
and food! No adm. chg. 765-278-3511; pendletonin.org X
May 1-2
MayFest in Shipshewana
Townwide. Good, old-fashioned fun to celebrate spring
May 1 and 2 in downtown Shipshewana! Bluegrass and
gospel music, food, entertainment and special games just
for kids. The Grand MayFest Parade kicks off Saturday at
10am. Downtown activities include an amateur auctioneer.
No adm. chg. 866-631-9675; shipshewana.com X
May 1-3
Liberty (Union Co., East Reg.)
Smokin' on the Water
3801 W Old Dunlapsville Rd. Kansas City Barbeque Society
(KCBS) sanctioned barbeque contest Sat. & Sun. Food & craft
vendors, tractor show, live music, car show, 5k run. No adm.
chg. 765-458-5574; libertyindianalions.com X
September 25-27
Hope Heritage Days
October 24
Goodies, Goblins and Ghost Stories
November 20
Christmas of Yesteryear
December 4
Yellow Trail Museum's
Christmas Homes Tour
(812) 546-HOPE (4673)
Visit our historic Town Square
www.hopewelcome.org
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MAY
May 2-3
Anderson Sertoma Club Mayor's Cup Grand Prix
Downtown. Adult and kids' classes, racing on city
streets, part of the Little 500 Festival. Free bleacher
seating, food vendors. Adm. chg. 765-643-0463;
members.toast.net/randough/ X
May 2-3
New Harmony (Posey Co., South Reg.)
Arts in Harmony
Tavern and Main Streets. Exhibition of fine artisans and
craftspeople featuring painting, blown glass, sculpture,
pottery, jewelry, weaving, basketry, ironwork and woodwork.
Live music. No adm. chg. 812-682-3050; newharmony.biz X
May 2-24
500 Festival
Downtown and Indianapolis Motor Speedway®. Each May
the 500 Festival produces over 50 events and programs
that celebrate the success of the Indianapolis 500 Mile
Race including the One America 500 Festival MiniMarathon, Chase 500 Festival Kids' Day and Rookie Run
and the IPL 500 Festival Parade. Adm. chg. 317-927-3378;
500Festival.com C X
2016 Festival Dates: May 7-29
May 2-3
Lebanon (Boone Co., Central Reg.)
Indiana Gourd Society State Gourd Show
Fairgrounds. Gourd art, crafting supplies, auction,
demonstrations, classes, food, crafted gourds, dried
gourds, gourd seeds. Adm. chg. 765-674-8088;
indianagourdsociety.org X
May 2
Riley Wrangler's 31st Annual Arts and Crafts Fair
4-H Fairgrounds. 620 N Apple St. Over 120 booths
indoors. Arts, crafts and food vendors. 9am-5pm. Free
parking. Door prizes, live entertainment and square dancing.
No adm. chg. 765-763-6289; [email protected] X
May 3; Jun. 7; Jul. 5; Aug. 2; Sep. 6; Oct. 4
Lawrenceburg (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.)
Tri-State Antique Market
Fairgrounds. Indiana's largest regularly scheduled antiques
and vintage market. Over 200 sellers (indoors and
outdoors) at each monthly session. Adm. chg. 513-738-7256;
lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com C X
Jul. 11-18 • Peru
perucircus.com
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MAY
May 9
Bridgeton Art and Wine Fair
1878 Barn. Fine art and original crafts' show and sale,
new and original items. Wine tasting Noon-5pm. Shops
open, plenty of food. No adm. chg. 765-548-2136;
bridgetonindiana.com X
May 9-Dec. 5
Kirklin (Clinton Co., West Reg.)
Destination...KIRKLIN
Main St. 10+ antique/unique stores, food,
old fashioned sodas, homemade pie and ice
cream. Antique/flea market, 2nd Saturdays May-Oct;
Art Fair, Kirks Crossing, car show, June; Fall Fest, 2nd
Saturday Oct.; Christmas on Main, 1st Sat. Dec.
All stores open Sat.-Sun No adm. chg. C X
765-279-5700; kirklinindiana.org
May 9, 16, 23, 30; Jun. 6,13, 20, 27; Jul. 4, 11, 18, 25;
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Sep. 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3
Franklin (Johnson Co., Central Reg.)
Franklin Farmer's Market
Downtown. Locally grown produce, fruits, treats and
handcrafted items. Over 50 vendors. Sponsored by Discover
Downtown Franklin. Saturdays. No adm. chg. 317-346-1258;
discoverdowntownfranklin.com C X
May 9; Jun. 13; Jul. 11; Aug. 8; Sep. 5
Mosey Down Main Street
Downtown Main St. Live entertainment, food, familyfriendly, free event introducing the sights, sounds, venues
and merchants of downtown Lafayette. No adm. chg.
765-714-4844; moseydownmain.com X
May 9
Southport (Marion Co., Central Reg.)
Southport Street Fair
City Park. Activities at the annual street fair include an art
show, food trucks, shopping, crafts, live entertainment and
more! Join us from 11am-5pm. No adm. chg. 317-626-8782;
southportevents.org X
May 14
Jeffersonville (Clark Co., South Reg.)
Chalk It Up - May 30
(812) 714-8137
Spencer PRIDE Festival - June 6
(812) 821-3073
Antique Machinery Show - June 12-14
(812) 821-6482
Arts in the Park - June 13
[email protected]
Freedom Fest - July 3-4
www.hickoryhillscamp.com
Owen County Fair - July 4-11
(812) 829-5020
Gosport Lazy Days - Aug. 13-15
www.Gosportlazydays.com
Coal City Festival - Aug. 15
(812) 859-4185
Spencer Riverfront Festival &
Duck Race - Aug. 21-23
[email protected]
White River Poultry Show - Sept. 5
(812) 829-2487
BBQ & Blues - Sept. 12
[email protected]
Apple Butter Festival - Sept. 19-20
(812) 829-3168
Patricksburg Homecoming - Sept. 26
(812) 859-4344
Cataract VFD Bean Dinner Festival
Oct. 3-4
(765) 795-4022
The Harvest Moon Festival - Oct. 10
www.owenvalleywinery.com
Spencer Christmas at the Square - Dec. 5
www.christmasatthesquare.com
Gosport Holiday Festival - Dec. 12
www.gosport.us
Saturdays, May thru mid-October
www.owencountyFarmersMarket.com
Taste of Jeffersonville
Kye's. Enjoy a fun evening sampling dishes from local
restaurants and catering companies. Over 20 restaurants are
featured for your tasting pleasure. Adm. chg. 812-282-1184;
JeffMainStreet.org C X
(812) 714-8110 | [email protected]
119 South Main Street | Spencer, IN 47460
www.sweetowencvb.org
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MAY
Be a Festival
Know-It-All!
MAY-JUNE EVENTS
Raintree Music Heritage Festival May 8-10
Acoustic instruments
www.raintreemusicheritagefestival.weebly.com
Shirley Strawberry Festival
Vendors, music, bounce houses
Contact: 765-738-6415
May 16
NC-HC Chamber of Commerce
May 25
Memorial Day Parade & Festival
Largest Memorial Day Parade in Midwest
Vendors, music, food.
Contact: 765-529-5210
Middletown Lions Club Fair
Carnival, food, live entertainment,
Parade and fireworks
Contact: 765-354-4673
June 1-6
Knightstown Jubilee Days
Carnival, food, entertainment
Contact: 765-345-5131
June 3-6
Wilbur Wright Birthplace
Festival
Museum tours, food, vendors
Contact: 765-332-2495
June 19-20
Visit limestonecountry.com
and sign-up for the monthly
emailer of festivals.
You’ll know just when to visit and
enjoy special events like these:
MARCH 14
Blooms A
Busting
Lawn and
Garden Show
Bedford
JUNE 13
Oolitic Festival
Oolitic
JUNE 25-27
Judah Heritage
Festival
8 miles north
of Bedford
JUNE 26-28
50th Annual
Gem-MineralFossil Show
Bedford
JUNE 27
Wine and Music
Festival
10 miles east
of Bedford
JULY 4
Limestone
Heritage
Festival
Bedford
SEPT 19-26
Mitchell
Persimmon
Festival
Downtown Mitchell
NOV 21
Holiday Village
Festival
Bedford
Hope Initiative Outdoor Living
June 13
And Garden Tour
7-8 gardens. Tickets available at local florists
Contact: [email protected]
New Castle Mini Marathon
June 20
5K, 10K, 13.1 mile mini marathon run/walk
Contact: www.munciemultisport.com
limestonecountry.com
1-800-798-0769
1-1/2 hours south of Indy on SR 37
Bedford - Mitchell
765-593-0764 or 888-676-4302
www.henrycountyin.org
22
MAY
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May 15-16
Brookville (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.)
Franklin County Quilt Show
Brookville Goverment Center. Quilts, bed turning,
Hoffman Challenge display, challenge with monetary
awards, demonstrations, vendors. Adm. chg. 866-647-6555;
extension.purdue.edu/franklin C X
May 15-16
Harrodsburg (Monroe Co., South Central Reg.)
Harrodsburg Heritage Days
Community Center. 1002 W Popcorn Rd. Fish fry, parade,
baby contest, live entertainment, flea market, arts and crafts,
pet parade, contests, kiddie rides and games. Fun for all. No
adm. chg. 812-824-9390; harrodsburgheritagedays.org X
May 15-17
Danville (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.)
Mayberry in the Midwest
Historic downtown Danville square. Celebrate all
things Mayberry! Tribute artists, squad car nationals,
themed contests, arts and crafts vendors and much
more wholesome fun. No adm. chg. 800-321-9666;
MayberryintheMidwest.com C X
May 15-16
Rail Fest & Heartbeat of Washington Spring
Festival
Main St. and Depot. Celebration of Daviess County railroad
heritage with train rides, history exhibits, model train
displays, food and entertainment for the whole family. No
adm. chg. 812-257-0301; daviesscountyhistory.net C X
May 15-16
Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.)
RiverRoots Music and Folk Arts Festival
Bicentennial Park, Madison Riverfront. Nationally known
contemporary and traditional folk/roots musicians,
storytelling, traditional crafts, food, regional wines and
craft beer festival. Family-friendly. Adm. chg. 800-559-2956;
riverroots.org C X
May 16-17
Jeffersonville (Clark Co., South Reg.)
Art and Antique Jubilee at Howard Steamboat
Howard Steamboat Museum. Quality artisans showcase
their talents with demonstrations and offer one-of-akind creations for purchase. Antiques for sale. Tours of
the Victorian mansion available. Adm. chg. 812-283-3728;
steamboatmuseum.org C X
23
MAY
SPRING St. Patrick’s Day Parade,
Purdue Spring Fest, Purdue Grand Prix
Race, Farmers Markets, Gallery Walk,
Mosey Down Main, Round the Fountain
Art Fair
SUMMER Farmers Markets,
Gallery Walk, Mosey Down Main,
Taste of Tippecanoe, Indiana Fiddlers’
Gathering, Festooned Fourth Display,
Stars & Stripes Concert and Fireworks,
Wabash Riverfest, Dancing in the
Streets, Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair,
Beers Across the Wabash, Tippecanoe
Steam & Gas Power Show, Colt World
Series, Uptown Jazz & Blues, OUTfest
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AUTUMN Gallery Walk, Farmers
Markets, Mosey Down Main, Global
Fest, Art on the Wabash, Starry Night
Festival, Feast of the Hunters’ Moon,
Germanfest, Purdue Half Marathon,
Purdue Football games
WINTER Dickens of a Christmas,
Christmas Parade, Purdue Christmas
Show, Snowsey Down Main, Holiday
Luminaria Display, Living Nativity,
Purdue Basketball games
MAY
May 16-17
May 16
Mad Town Mud Climb
Heritage Trail. Intense 5k mudder with up to 25 challenging
obstacles, 6-16% incline course. Adm. chg. 812-265-5811;
lidewhite.com
2016 Festival Date: May 21
DeKalb County
I N D I A N A
Drive The Experience!
FESTIVALS
May 16-17
Arcadia (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)
May Festival
Downtown. Arts, crafts, flea market, amusements and games
for kids, food, entertainment both days. Car show on Sun.,
Noon-4pm. No adm. chg. 317-220-2204 X
May 16-Oct. 31
Orleans (Orange Co., South Reg.)
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Orange County HomeGrown Orleans
Farmers Market
Congress Square. Over 50 local vendors sell locally grown
produce, baked goods and handmade crafts from 8am-12pm.
No adm. chg. 812-653-0977; orangecountyhomegrown.org X
May 16
The Greatest Spectacle in Tasting
Bona Vista Programs. Tasting of restaurant fare, fine
wine, specialty beer, live music, silent auction, outdoor
tented setting. Adults 21+ only. Adm. chg. 765-457-8273;
bonavista.org X
May 16
Walton (Cass Co., East Reg.)
10th Annual Wine, Art & Jazz Festival
Old Lock & Dam Park, Hwy. 662. Featuring
Indiana wineries, food vendors, music and wine
education classes. Adm. chg. 812-853-2815;
historicnewburgh.org C X
Family fun with the Parade of Classics,
Downtown Cruise-In, Kids Art Tent,
Antique Show, Collector Car Auctions
and more. Call 260-925-3600,
acdfestival.org
September 3 - 6, 2015
Strawberries in the Park Festival
June 17, 2015
Garrett Heritage Days
Walton May Day Festival
Downtown. Vendor & crafters' booths, kids' games, bouncy
house and food vendors. Day long yard sales throughout the
community. Call to book your free booth space. No adm.
chg. 574-709-8559; visit-casscounty.com C X
May 16
Newburgh (Warrick Co., South Reg.)
Downtown Auburn
July 3 - 4, 2015
Butler Days Festival
August 7 - 8, 2015
Ashley-Hudson Festival
August 1, 2015
St. Joe Pickle Festival
July 23 - 25, 2015
DeKalb County Free Fall Fair
September 28 - October 3, 2015
DeKalb County Visitors Bureau
500 S. Grandstaff Dr., Suite C
Auburn, IN 46706
877-833-3282 • dekalbcvb.org
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MAY
May 16
Zoom Town Covered Bridge 5k Run/Walk
4338 W 40 N and US Hwy. 36. Running through two of
Parke County's Covered Bridges, the Sim Smith Bridge and
the Phillips Bridge. Medals for top three in the run and
walk. Award given to the group with the largest number of
participants. Participation ribbons for Fun-Run/Walk. Adm.
chg. 765-592-0829; montezuma.in.gov X
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May 21-30
Terre Haute (Vigo Co., West Reg.)
32nd Annual Banks of the Wabash Festival
Fairbanks Park. Live music nightly, midway rides and
games, taste-tempting foods, crafters, car show, bingo
games, Gospel Music Day. No adm. chg. 812-232-2727;
terrehaute.in.gov/parks X
5
May 22
6
Cooking Demos
Designated Driver
Program
Strawberries on the Square
Downtown. Strawberry shortcake, ice cream, whipped cream.
11am - sold out. Live music from 6pm-10pm. Food vendors.
Sponsored by Discover Downtown Franklin. No adm. chg.
317-346-1258; discoverdowntownfranklin.com C X
May 23-25
Annual Spring Native American Gathering
Wolf Creek Habitat. Come join us for a weekend of dancing,
drums, flutes, great food and, mostly, wolves! No adm. chg.
866-647-6555; WolfCreekHabitat.org C X
May 23
Round the Fountain Art Fair
Courthouse square. One of the best one-day outdoor
fine art fairs in the Midwest. Features paintings, sculptures,
pottery, photography, prints and jewelry. No adm. chg.
765-491-6298; roundthefountain.org/ C X
May 23-24
Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.)
VintageIndiana.com
Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
French Commons and George Rogers Clark NHP. American
Revolutionary War reenactment featuring soldiers,
craftsmen, traders and merchants. Live entertainment
and demonstrations for all ages. Adm. chg. 800-886-6443;
spiritofvincennes.org X
May 27-30
Dunkirk (Jay Co., East Reg.)
49th Annual Dunkirk Glass Days Festival
Downtown. Free entertainment, contests, food vendors,
crafts, glass demos, tours and much more. Something for
everyone! Facebook updated daily. Website coming soon. No
adm. chg. 765-578-0229 C X
2016 Festival Dates: Jun. 1-4
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MAY/JUNE
May 27-30
English (Crawford Co., South Reg.)
English Reunion Festival
Wm. H. English Park, 5th St. Rides, games, queen pageant,
parade, horse pull, food and entertainment for all ages. No
adm. chg. 812-338-2654; crawfordcountyindiana.com X
Parke County
the Covered Bridge Capital of the World
May 29-31
Northeast Indiana Playwright Festival
Downtown. Features a staged production of the winning
play, second and third place readings, workshops and more.
Parking chg. Adm. chg. 260-422-8641; fwcivic.org X
May 29-31; Sep. 25-27
Old Court Days
Around the courthouse square. A wide variety of arts crafts,
collectibles, antiques, and food booths. 10x10 vendor spaces
are $100 for all three days. No adm. chg. 812-493-2024;
pilotclubofmadison.com C X
JUNE
Jun.-Oct.
Jun.-Oct. 31
Orange County HomeGrown Orleans Farmers Market
See May 16 listing.
Jun. 1-30
Nickel Plate Arts Weekends
Countywide. One month, six towns, a whole lotta
art! Celebrate the arts in six communities along the
historic Nickel Plate railway in Hamilton and Tipton
counties. Events include art sales, live music, classes,
workshops, theater and more! Adm. varies by event. X
317-452-3690; NickelPlateArts.org
Jun. 2-6
New Haven (Allen Co., East Reg.)
New Haven Canal Days Festival
Downtown on Broadway & at Schnelker Park. New Haven's
premier homecoming event welcomes guests to enjoy a
week filled with family-friendly fun including midway rides,
parade, vendors and daily entertainment. No adm. chg.
260-602-9618; newhavencanaldays.org X
Jun. 3-6
Converse (Miami Co., East Reg.)
Converse Fair
Fairgrounds. Carnival, delicious food, great entertainment
and horse racing. No adm. chg. 765-395-3256;
conversefair.com X
Art Affair on the Square ................................ June 20
Fireworks at Kingman Park ............................ June 20
Covered Bridge Antique Power Club Drive ....June 27-28
Fireworks at Montezuma Aztec Park.................. July 4
Fireworks at Rockville Lake Park ........................July 4
Fireworks at Raccoon Lake ................................July 4
Turkey Run Pioneer Heritage Festival ................July 18
Rockville Community Yard Sale ..........................Aug 8
Mecca Jonah Fish Fry ......................................Sep 11
Bike the Bridges .............................................. Oct 3
PARKE COUNTY COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL ......Oct 9-18
Montezuma Pranks in the Park ........................ Oct 31
Rockville Lake Park Haunted Hallows Trail ......Oct 30-31
Rosedale PTO Christmas Bazaar ............ Nov 20-21
Bridgeton Country
Christmas ...................... Nov 27-29 & Dec 4-6
Parke County Covered Bridge Christmas .... Dec 4-6
Rosedale Country Christmas Shoppe .......... Dec 4-6
Art Association Holiday Home Tour ................Dec 5
Montezuma Christmas Celebration ................Dec 5
FREE COVERED BRIDGE MAPS, LODGING,
FESTIVAL, VENDOR & VISITOR INFORMATION
765-569-5226
[email protected]
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June
Jun. 3-6
Knightstown (Henry Co., East Reg.)
Knightstown Jubilee Days
Town square. Carnival rides, games, queen contest, parade,
Chamber fish wagon. Local businesses and organizations. Allstar basketball game. Rain or shine. No adm. chg.
800-668-1895; knightstownchamber.org C X
Jun. 5-6
Decatur (Adams Co., East Reg.)
Decatur Sculpture Tour
Second St., downtown. Fourth annual sculpture exhibit
unveiling with artcentric activities, food, wine tasting and
walking tours. Film festival June 6. Exhibit year-round. No
adm. chg. 260-724-2604; decatursculpturetour.com C X
Jun. 5
Shelbyville (Shelby Co., Central Reg.)
Food/Wine/Brew/Music Festival
Downtown public square. Come enjoy local flavors through
our own unique restaurants and wines and brews by local
breweries. Music throughout the day, kids' activities and
chalk art contest. 6pm-10pm. Adm. chg. 317-398-9623;
visitshelbycounty.com X
Jun. 5
See Jan. 2 listing.
Jun. 5-6
Hartford City (Blackford Co., East Reg.)
Hartford City Heritage Days
Downtown square. Family fun, entertainment, queen contest,
vendor area, walk/run. Golf carts welcome. No adm. chg.
765-329-0965; [email protected] C X
Jun. 5-6
Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival
Fairgrounds. Celebration of fiber arts, top notch
teachers and classes, wide selection of vendors,
demonstrations, fiber animals. No adm. chg. 317-403-5667;
hoosierhillsfiberfestival.com C X
Jun. 5
Kokomo Strawberry Festival
Downtown. Homemade shortcakes with strawberries, ice
cream and whipped cream. Live music and kids' activities. No
adm. chg. 765-457-5301; greaterkokomo.com X
Jun. 5-20
Warsaw (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.)
Northern Indiana Lakes Festival
Center Lake and Winona Lake. Canoeing, swim race, 5k, live
animal show, display tanks, fishing, swimming, food, live music,
exhibitors, kids' activities, lake education and much more!
574-372-5100 ext. 6445 No adm. chg. lakesfestival.org C X
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JUNE
Jun. 5-7
Rosedale (Parke Co., West Reg.)
Rosedale Strawberry Festival
Main St. & Civic Center. For the best home-baked
shortcakes in Indiana, free concerts daily. Contests,
crafters, no-lose KidZone. Big Kidz Toyz ranging from
operating model trains to classic car, truck and heap show.
Pageants birth to college. Parade, fireworks, more. No adm.
chg. 812-236-3155; historicrosedale.com X
Jun. 5-7
Russiaville (Howard Co., East Reg.)
FRANKLIN COUNTY
I N D I A N A
BROOKVILLE OLDENBURG METAMORA
Russiaville Summer Fest
Downtown. Carnival, corn hole tournament, antique
tractors, parade, craft and food vendors, three days of
entertainment, children's games. No adm. chg. 765-883-5739;
townofrussiaville.com X
Jun. 6
Anderson Brew Fest - 2nd Annual
Dickman Town Plaza. An event that blends local music,
food and art with Indiana's top craft breweries for a
culturally stimulating urban experience. 1pm-5pm. Adm. chg.
206-661-6478; www.andersonbrewfest.com
Jun. 6
OLDENBURG’S FREUDENFEST
3rd weekend in July
STRAWBERRY DAYS
First weekend in June
METAMORA CANAL DAYS
First Friday-Sunday in October
METAMORA CHRISTMAS WALK
Opens November 26
METAMORA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Labor Day Weekend
Circus City Metric Century Bicycle Ride
Peru to Cassville. Ride distances 17, 32, 50 & 65 miles
through beautiful scenery from Peru to Cassville. Adm. chg.
765-472-1289; miamicochamber.com
Jun. 6, 13, 20, 27
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
GATEWAY PARK
Last Thurs.-Sun. in June
CANOE FEST &
CHICKEN FRYING CONTEST
See May 9 listing.
Jun. 6
Last weekend in June
Main Street Rockville Cruise-In, Motorcycle,
Scooter and Bike Show
Parke County Courthouse Lawn. Awards for cars, bikes,
motorcycles, scooters. Registration fee. Street dance,
food and shopping on square. 4pm-9pm. No adm. chg.
765-344-8109; mainstreetrockville.com/ X
2016 Festival Date: Jun. 4
FC ANTIQUE MACHINERY SHOW
Last week in Sept.
HOLIDAY UNDER THE SPIRES
First weekend in December
NATIVE AMERICAN GATHERING
May and October
Jun. 6-7
9th Annual Miami Indians All Nations
Gathering
3 miles east of Raccoon Lake on US 36. Sat. 10am-8pm,
Grand Entry at 1pm; Sun. 10am-4pm, Grand Entry at
noon. Adm. chg. 765-473-9631; mnigathering.com X
Jul. 11-18 • Peru
perucircus.com
1-866-647-6555
www.franklincountyin.com
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June
Jun. 6-7
Strawberry Days
Yard of the Jonathan Banes House. Walk the delightfully
quaint historic village as you enjoy strawberry delights.
Live music fills the town. Approximately forty specialty
shops open, as well as attractions such as the Grist
Mill and the horse-drawn canal boat ride. No adm. chg.
765-647-2109; metamoraindiana.com C X
Jun. 6
Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival
Military Park. A celebration of Indiana's wine industry!
Over 25 wineries pour hundreds of wine samples. Food,
crafts and entertainment are also included. Bring a blanket
or lawn chairs and plan to spend the day! Designated
driver program available. Adm. chg. 765-496-3842;
vintageindiana.com C X
Jun. 6-7
Plymouth (Marshall Co., North Reg.)
Yellow River Festival
River Park square. Celebrating the founding years
of Marshall County through food, crafts, music and
Civil War reenactments. No adm. chg. 574-952-2750;
yellowriverfestival.org X
Jun. 7
See May 3 listing.
Jun. 10-14
Carlisle (Sullivan Co., West Reg.)
Carlisle Bicentennial Celebration
Downtown. Bicentennial celebration includes carnival,
primitive encampments, historical attractions, nightly
music, crafters, food, beer/wine garden - Sat. parade
at 10am, evening Van Dells in concert and fireworks.
No adm. chg. C X
812-398-6715
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JUNE
ELKHART COUNTY | AMISH COUNTRY - NORTHERN INDIANA
2015 FESTIVALS & EVENTS ... along the Heritage Trail
Quilt Gardens ... along the Heritage Trail
19 quilt-inspired gardens | 21 quilt-themed murals | 7 unique & welcoming communities
FREE Annually May 30 - October 1
QuiltGardens.com
Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival
Taste of the Gardens
April 24 - 26
WakarusaChamber.com
August 22
WellfieldGardens.org
Elkhart Jazz Festival
Nappanee Apple Festival
June 19 – 21
ElkhartJazzFestival.com
September 17 - 20
NappaneeAppleFestival.org
Shipshewana Quilt Festival
Middlebury Fall Festival
June 24 - 27
ShipshewanaQuiltFest.com
September 18 - 19
MiddleburyINChamber.com
Elkhart County 4-H Fair
Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale
July 24 – August 1
4HFair.org
September 25 - 26
MennoniteSale.org
Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival
Gathering at Five Medals
August 6 – 9
AmishAcres.com
October 17 & 18
GatheringAtFiveMedals.org
View a full listing of Festivals & Events at AmishCountry.org/events
Bristol | Elkhart | Goshen | Middlebury | Nappanee | Wakarusa
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June
Jun. 10-13
Grandview (Spencer Co., South Reg.)
Spencer County Fair
New fairgrounds NW of Grandview. Indiana's longest
running county fair! Tri-state Outlaw Mini Rod and
tractor pulls, demolition derbies, midway rides, vendors
and pageants for all ages. Great family fun! Adm. chg.
812-649-4222; spencercountyfairindiana.com X
Jun. 11-14
www.VisitNobleCounty.com
May 8-9
Nature Fest,
Wolf Lake
August 1
Kid City,
Kendallville
May 21-24,
Sept. 3-6
September 5-7
June 3-6
September 12-13
Ligonier
Marshmallow
Bluegrass Festival,
Festival, Ligonier
Kendallville
Chain O’Lakes
Festival, Albion
Stone’s Trace Pioneer
Festival, Ligonier
July 4-5
September 19-20
July 12-18
September and
October
July 18
October 1-31
Fun on Sylvan
Lake, Rome City
Harvest Festival,
Albion
Noble County Fair,
Tombstone Trail
Kendallville
KPC Triathalon,
Kendallville
July 18-19
Cromwell Days,
Cromwell
August 15-16
Chautauqua Days,
Rome City
August 5-8
Onion Days,
Wolf Lake
Pumpkin Fantasyland,
Fashion Farm,
Ligonier
October 3-4
Apple Festival,
Kendallville
December 5-6 &
December 12-13
Windmill Winter
Wonderland,
Kendallville
www.VisitNobleCounty.com
260-599-0060
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Cole Porter Festival
Downtown. Great music, theatre, interesting tours, fabulous
food, awesome car show. Fee for some of the activities. No
adm. chg. 765-473-9183; coleporterfestival.org
Jun. 11-13
Crothersville (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.)
Crothersville Red, White & Blue Festival
Crothersville Community School grounds. Free
entertainment, food, carnival, talent show, antique tractor
display, crafts, parade, flea market, corn hole tourney, pie/
cake contest, Zambelli fireworks. No adm. chg. 812-569-0407;
crothersvillerwb.com X
Jun. 12-14
Crawfordsville (Montgomery Co., West Reg.)
Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival
Lane Place. National entertainment acts both Fri. and Sat.
night, car shows, tractor show, children's activities, arts and
crafts, food, tennis and softball tournaments, 4k run. No adm.
chg. 765-366-3666; thestrawberryfestival.com X
Jun. 12-13
Crown Point (Lake Co., North Reg.)
Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce
Corn Roast
Downtown square. Experience an old-fashioned street
celebration featuring great food, a beer garden, live
music, kids' zone and delicious corn! Fri. 4pm-11pm;
Sat. 11am-11pm. No adm. chg. 219-769-8180;
crossroadschamber.org C X
Jun. 12-13
Kokomo Ribfest & More
Foster Park. Live music! Fantastic food, restaurant
booths, beer garden, kids' games, contests, tournaments,
inflatables, ribs and more. No adm. chg. 765-457-9318;
kokomosummerseries.com X
Jun. 12-13
LaFontaine (Wabash Co., East Reg.)
LaFontaine "Ashland Days" Festival
Branson St. and Wabash Ave. Tractor show, music,
games, kiddie tractor pull and parade. No adm. chg.
765-981-4054 C X
JUNE
Jun. 12-13
Scottsburg (Scott Co., South Reg.)
Old Settlers Days
Lexington Park. Oldest festival in Scott County! Food,
music, games, vendors and other activities in one of the
most serene places in the state. No adm. chg. 812-752-9211;
greatscottindiana.com C X
Jun. 12-13
Royal Center (Cass Co., East Reg.)
Pioneer Days
Rea Park. Free family fun for more than 30 years. Parade,
food vendors, tractor pulls, rides and more. No adm. chg.
574-643-9914; visit-casscounty.com X
Jun. 12-13
Red Skelton Festival
Downtown. Honoring one of America's favorite clowns
with two days of fun including a parade, food and craft
vendors, stage entertainment and a carnival. No adm. chg.
800-886-6443; vincennescvb.org X
Jun. 12-13
Remington (Jasper Co., North Reg.)
Remington Water Tower Days
Downtown. 5k walk/run, parade, kiddie tractor pull, vendors,
entertainment, dinners, breakfast, petting zoo, tractor show,
beer and wine garden. No adm. chg. 219-863-0999 C X
Jun. 12-14
South Bend (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.)
St. Andrew 40th Annual Greek Festival
Church grounds. A family event for all with your favorite
Greek foods and desserts, live music, ethnic dance
performances and church tours. Adm. chg. 574-277-4688;
saintandrewgoc.org X
Jun. 12-14
Wakarusa (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)
Wakarusa Bluegrass Festival
Festival grounds behind business at 66425 SR 19
S. See website for artists, schedule and pictures
from past festivals. Adm. chg. 574-825-1874;
WakarusaBluegrassFestival.com X
THE COLUMBUS
AREA HAS...
FESTIVALS
SEP
SEP
OCT
Columbus Scottish Festival
Hope Heritage Days
Ethnic Expo
ART SHOWS
AUG Columbus ArtFest
NOV Deja Vu Fine Arts/Crafts
MUSIC
JUN Live on the Plaza
JUL Biggest Block Party
AUG Our Hospice Concert
BIKING
JUN
SEP
Jun. 13
Spencer (Owen Co., West Reg.)
Arts in the Park
McCormick's Creek State Park. Live music, art vendors,
food and interactive artistic activities. Located in
beautiful McCormick's Creek State Park. Festival is free
with regular park admission. Adm. chg. 812-829-4344;
friendsofmccormickscreek.org C X
The Girlfriend Ride
Hope Bike Ride
Get all the details at
WWW.COLUMBUS.IN.US
Kiwanis Club of South Central
Indiana Balloon Fest
Sep. 11-13 • Bloomington
indianaballoonfest.com
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June
APRIL
First Fridays begin this month on Downtown Public Square
Easter Egg Hunt / Indiana Downs Thoroughbred Racing Begins
MAY
Farmer’s Market Begins on Wed/Sat / St.Joseph Spring Festival
JUNE
Taste of Shelby County - Vintage Brew & Wine Festival
Antique Tractor Show / Fairland Community Festival
JULY
Shelby County 4H Fair / Coca Cola Car Show
Morristown Soapbox Derby Days
Silver Fox National Tournament
AUGUST
Bears of Blue River Festival / Jazz in the Park
SEPTEMBER
Blue River Valley Pioneer Fair / Tour d’Art / Cornstock
Shelby County Arts Fest / Pleasant View Heritage Day
OCTOBER
Indiana Derby at Indiana Downs / Pleasant View
Orchard Festivals - every weekend!
Halloween Fun Festival / Arts Fest at the Grover
NOVEMBER
Delta Theta Tau Gift & Hobby Show /
Holiday Parade through downtown Shelbyville
DECEMBER
Holiday Home Tour / Festival of Lights
Don’t forget the Strand Theatre - nationally renowned acts and superb
Shelby County Player productions. The Grover Museum - Quarterly
exhibit updates/Streets of Old Shelby. The Skyline is open from May
through November for drive-in movie fun!
Need More Info? Call at 317} 398-9623 or 888}303-0244.
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JUNE
Jun. 13-14
Bridgeton Quilt, Woodworking & Antique Tractor Show
1878 Barn, Collom's General Store. Antique and new quilts,
unique wood items, live demonstrations. Antique tractors
and riding mowers, parade and contests. No adm. chg.
765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com X
Jun. 13
Buffalo (White Co., West Reg.)
Jun. 13
Oolitic (Lawrence Co., South Central Reg.)
Oolitic Festival
Main St. Parade, petting zoo, craft & food vendors, fireworks,
amusement rides and more. Fun for all ages. No adm. chg.
812-272-0374 C X
Jun. 13-14
Buffalo Community Daze
Buffalo Fire Department lot & Pulaski/White Telephone
grass lot. Enjoy great food including buffalo burgers; a car/
motorcycle show, 9am-3pm; Town-wide yard sales; craft and
flea market vendors. Vendors call 574-581-2915 for info. No
adm. chg. 574-278-7799; enjoywhitecounty.com X
Pow Wow-NCGLNAC 12th Annual Gathering of
Great Lakes Nations
Tri-State Antique Gas Engine Association grounds. Native
American drums, singers, dancers, vendors, food, pre-1840s
camp, kids' activities, raptors. Native American dancing
Sat. 1pm-4:30pm; 6pm-9pm; Sun. Noon-4pm. Adm. chg.
765-426-3022; ncglnac.org X
Jun. 13-14
Clay City (Clay Co., West Reg.)
Jun. 13
Clay City Lions Club Pottery Festival
Goshorn Park. Clay City Pottery, crafts, flea market,
entertainment, car show, chicken dinner, fish fry, quilt show,
pottery tours, demonstrations. No adm. chg. 812-939-2910;
claycitypottery.com C X
Jun. 13-21; Sep. 12-20
Friendship (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.)
Friendship Flea Market
St. Rd. 62, one mile east of town. Indiana's most unique flea
market and antique show welcoming visitors and vendors
since 1968. Parking chg. No adm. chg. 812-667-5645;
friendshipfleamarket.com X
Jun. 13-14, 27-28
Jun. 13
Med Flory Jazz and Blues Festival
Downtown, Little Turtle Waterway Plaza. Great bands,
fabulous food, outdoors on the banks of the wonderful
Wabash River in downtown Logansport. Adm. chg.
574-753-2610; floryfest.com C X
Jun. 13
See May 9 listing.
Jun. 13-21
Smoke On The Square-Annual Bartholomew
County BBQ Cook-Off
Downtown square. BBQ competition in pork ribs,
pulled pork, chicken and brisket categories. Pulled pork
and brisket available for purchase. Vendors, activities,
live entertainment. No adm. chg. 812-546-4499;
communitycenterofhope.org C X
Jun. 13-14
Talbot Street Art Fair
Between 16th and 20th on Talbott St. Between Pennsylvania
and Delaware Streets. Indiana's oldest juried art fair
in historic neighborhood with 270 local and national
artists. Food available. No adm. chg. 317-745-6479;
talbotstreet.org C X
Jun. 14
Bike the Bend
All through South Bend. 6:30am-11:30am. E.S.T. Familyfriendly bicycle tour, vehicle-limited route across St. Joseph
County. SAG stops. 30 mile route. Register online. Adm. chg.
574-204-2458; bikethebend.com X
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National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association's Spring
National Shoot
Grounds of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.
Shooting competitions, living history demonstrations and
crafts, period music, muzzleloading supplies, children's
activities, museum. Parking chg. Adm. chg. 800-745-1493;
nmlra.org X
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JUNE
Jun. 14-20
Irvington Folk Festival
Ellenberger Park, Bona Thompson Museum, Underground
9 Studio, The Coal Factory, Irving Theater and other
Irvington venues. Family music festival, including workshops,
lectures, children's festival, Indiana based artisan vendors
and live music (folk, bluegrass, gospel, world). No adm. chg.
317-356-0487; irvingtonfolk.com X
Come to Scenic
Jennings County
Jun. 17-21
Huntington (Huntington Co., East Reg.)
Huntington Heritage Days
Downtown. Action-packed festival. Carnival, hot-air balloon
launches at HNHS, two car shows, kids' zone, entertainment,
parade, brat tent, vendors, art festival Sun. eve. No adm. chg.
260-356-5300; huntingtoncountychamber.com X
Jun. 18-20
Haubstadt (Gibson Co., South Reg.)
Haubstadt Sommerfest
Old Haubstadt Gym grounds. Three days of rides, carnival
food and Southern Indiana's finest Bierstube! Join us for the
Laufenfest 5k Run, Walk & Lil' Dutch Run, Sat., June 20. No
adm. chg. haubstadtsommerfest.com X
Jun. 18-20
Lagro (Wabash Co., East Reg.)
Lagro Good Ole Days
Downtown. Zipline, food, fireworks, mudd volleyball, crafts,
face-painting, moonwalks, motorcycle show, queen contest,
elephant rides, bands, games, car show, parade. No adm. chg.
260-571-6664; lagroindiana.com X
Jun. 19-20
Bunker Hill (Miami Co., East Reg.)
Bunker Hill Community Garage Sale
Downtown. Garage sales with lots of goodies. No adm. chg.
Jun. 19-21
Elkhart (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)
Elkhart Jazz Festival
Downtown. The nationally acclaimed Elkhart Jazz
Festival promises another year of great entertainment
for thousands of people. The event comes to life
on six downtown stages.Adm. chg. 800-294-8223;
elkhartjazzfestival.com C X
Jun. 19-21
Angola (Steuben Co., North Reg.)
Enchanted Lakes Renaissance Faire & Marketplace
Steuben County Park Crooked Lake. Renaissance faire
and marketplace set in the late Middle Ages through the
Renaissance period. Stage performers, musical and theatrical
acts. Adm. chg. 260-665-9920; enchantedlakesfaire.com X
60 miles southeast of Indianapolis
and 60 miles northeast of Louisville,
SR 7 and US 50.
Covered Bridges, Historic Herb Farm,
Wildlife Refuge,
Great parks, hiking, fishing,
canoeing, hunting,
camping, swimming, golf.
Antiques & Specialty Shops
Historical Museums
Overnight Accommodations:
White Oak Lodge, Comfort Inn,
White Front B&B
Great Events!
April - Sassafras Tea Festival & Civil
War Living History
May - Highway 50 Yard Sale
June - Home and Gardens Tour
July - Jennings County Fair
August - Airport Awareness Day
September - Labor Day Flea Market,
Hayden Daze
October - Ghost Walk & Mystery Dinner
Scarecrow Contest
Boyd’s Pumpkin Display
Call for an events brochure, or check out
www.jenningscounty.net
Visit us on Facebook!
812-592-8087
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JUNE
Jun. 19-21
Join us in
Festive Fort Wayne
for festival fun –
all year long!
Vera Bradley Outlet Sale
Johnny Appleseed Festival
Three Rivers Festival
HolidayFest
BuskerFest, Germanfest, Ribfest,
Greek Fest, Grabill Country Fair,
and so many more...
VisitFortWayne.com
1-800-767-7752
Celebrating
47 years!
Fulton County Historical Power Show
Fulton County Historical Society grounds. Horse and tractor
pulls, games, displays, flea market, crafts, swap parts available.
Toy show and trading post. No adm. chg. 574-223-4436;
fultoncountyhistory.org X
Jun. 19-21
North Judson (Starke Co., North Reg.)
North Judson Mint Festival
Lane St. and N Judson Park. Held annually on Father's Day
weekend. Cooking w/mint contest, bands, midway rides,
food, bingo, parade on Sun. No adm. chg. 219-395-6504;
starkecountychamber.com X
Jun. 20
Art Affair on the Square
Courthouse square. We are a juried art show that includes
music and showcasing children's art. Authors discuss writing
and getting published. Shabby Chic vendors will be present.
No adm. chg. 765-366-1487; coveredbridges.com C X
Jun. 20
Wolcottville (LaGrange Co., North Reg.)
Cook's Bison Ranch Calf Days Celebration
Cook's Bison Ranch. Enjoy a day of family fun. Free
wagon rides to see buffalo. Concessions, buffalo
burgers, kids' fun, petting zoo and local entertainment
to benefit a charity! No adm. chg. 866-382-2356;
cooksbisonranch.com/bison-events.html X
Jun. 20
Derby (Perry Co., South Reg.)
Derby Riverfest
Mulzer Park. Enjoy antique tractor & gas engine show, flea
market, community yard sale, food vendors, children's games,
boat parade, live entertainment and more. No adm. chg.
812-772-2013 C X
Jun. 20-21
Granger (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.)
Leeper Park Art Fair
Leeper Park. A juried fine art festival that has been going for
48 years. Artists exhibit from all over the country. No adm.
chg. 574-276-2942; leeperparkartfair.org X
Jun. 20
JULY 10 -18, 2015
Madison Riverfront Wine, Stein & Barrel
Madison Riverfront at the Gazebo.Taste the best wines,
bourbon and craft brews the region has to offer. Enjoy music,
food pairings and an art show. Adm. chg. 800-559-2956;
visitmadison.org C X
ThreeRiversFestival.org
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Jun. 20; Jul. 4
Parke Countians' Favorite Fireworks
Kingman Park, Montezuma Aztec Park, Rockville Lake Park
and Raccoon Lake Park. Celebrate firework shows in Parke
County! Kingman Park (Jun. 20), Montezuma Aztec Park
(Jul. 4), Rockville Lake Park (Jul. 4), Raccoon Lake Park (Jul. 4).
No adm. chg. 765-569-6541; CoveredBridges.com X
Jun. 20
South Bend Park Festival
Four Winds Stadium. Fantastic music and food all to raise
funds for the development of Miracle Park, a special needs
facility. Adm. chg. 574-299-4765; sbpark.org X
Jun. 20
TASTE of Tippecanoe
Downtown riverfront. Celebrating culinary, musical and
performing arts. Live music and local cuisine are the
standard fare. Fireworks. Children 12 and under are
free. Adm. chg. 765-423-2787; tasteoftippecanoe.org X
Jun. 20
Traffic Jam
Humphrey’s Park. Car show, live music, kids’ activities,
free health screenings, food and merchandise
vendors. 11am-8pm. No adm. chg. 812-699-4438;
greencountyhospital.com/foundation/fundraising C X
Jun. 20-27
Richmond (Wayne Co., East Reg.)
Wayne County 4-H Fair
Fairgrounds. 4-H shows, track events, vendors, food, free
entertainment, carnival, tractors, petting zoo and much more!
Parking chg. Adm. chg. 765-939-0834; wayneco4hfair.com X
Jun. 21-27
Miami County 4-H Fair
Fairgrounds. Amazing exhibits, delicious food, entertainment,
huge tractor show, and exciting midway. Charge for Midway.
No adm. chg. 765-472-1921; ag.purdue.edu/counties/miami
Jun. 24-27
Bluegrass at the Gateway Festival
Now in its 5th year, come enjoy four, fun-filled days packed
with music, vendors, workshops and a kids' camp. Adm. chg.
866-647-6555; whitewatercanalscenicbyway.org C X
Covered Bridge
Antique Power Club
Tractor Drive
June 27-28
Join other
antique tractors
for a drive through
the covered bridges
of Parke County!
Jun. 24-27
Shipshewana Quilt Festival
Shipshewana area. One the largest quilting events in
the area. Juried quilt show with cash prizes awarded,
vendor show, quilter's schoolhouse, workshops, &
a Shop Hop, Shipshewana-style! Featured speakers:
Karen Kay Buckley & Pam Holland. Plus Round Robin
Rebels & Malka Dubrawsky. Adm. chg. 866-243-9434;
shipshewanaquiltfest.com X
Jun. 25-28
Greek Fest
Headwaters Park, downtown. Fort Wayne's family festival.
Great food, pastries, traditional dance, children's rides
and games. Live music and taverna. Parking chg. Adm. chg.
260-489-0774; fortwaynegreekfestival.org X
Jun. 25-27
Judah Heritage Festival
Live entertainment including gospel, country and rock,
car show, idol competition, 5k, Sat. 4pm parade, craft
vendors, variety of foods, fun activities for kids, one of the
best fireworks shows in Southern Indiana. No adm. chg.
812-583-5249; judahfestival.com C X
Jun. 26-27
Brookville CanoeFest
Brookville Town Park. Enjoy canoe races, chicken fry-off,
princess contest, talent show, vendors, music and fireworks.
Fun for the whole family. No adm. chg. 866-647-6555;
Brookvillecanoefest.com C X
Jun. 26-28
Bunker Hill (Miami Co., East Reg.)
Bunker Hill Festival
Downtown. Food, great music, craft and other vendor
booths. No adm. chg. 765-461-3135; miamicochamber.com
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Jun. 26-27
Charley Creek Arts Fest
Citywide. Festival features notable performances, film, gallery
walk and Fine Arts Show & Sale throughout Wabash. Adm.
chg. 260-563-8686; charleycreekartsfest.com C X
Jun. 26-27
Charlestown (Clark Co., South Reg.)
Founder’s Day Festival
City square. A weekend of activities including a parade,
contests, live entertainment, arts & crafts and food
booths, amusement rides, fireworks show. No adm. chg.
812-256-7126; cityofcharlestown.com X
Jun. 26-28
Muncie is celebrating
It’s 150th!
Check out
MUNCIECALENDAR.COM
to find all the ways you can
Celebrate
With
Us!
50th Annual Gem Mineral Fossil Show
Fairgrounds. Free demonstrations. Variety of gems, jewelry,
minerals, fossils, beads, rocks. Lapidary, Rockhound and
Prospecting supplies. 4-H and science project materials. No
adm. chg. 812-295-3463; lawrencecountyrockclub.org X
Jun. 26-28
Princeton (Gibson Co., South Reg.)
Gibson County Antique Machinery Show
Fairgrounds. Antique tractors, flea market, toy show, antique
tractor pull, buggy rides, food and a street legal truck
pull. Adm. chg. 812-664-0306; gibsoncountyfair.com X
Jun. 26-28
Battle Ground (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)
Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering
Tippecanoe Battlefield. Three-day acoustic music
festival featuring the best in old time folk, swing
and Celtic music. Adm. chg. 765-742-1419;
indianafiddlersgathering.org X
Jun. 26-27
Smoke on the Square BBQ Competition
Downtown. KCBS barbeque competition. Pros' vs. Joes'
competition. Live music, food vendors and kids' activities.
Jun. 26-28
Osgood (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.)
Visitmuncie.org
for a complete listing of area
events in Muncie, Indiana.
Events, Maps & Local
Information
Southeast Indiana F.A.R.M. Club's Antique
Machinery Show
Fairgrounds. Hundreds of antique tractors, steam engines,
threshing, corn shredding, operating sawmill, flea market,
antique market, tractor and truck pulls, food and more! No
adm. chg. 812-654-3949; farmclubonline.com C X
800-568-6862
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Jun. 26-27
Monticello (White Co., West Reg.)
Spirit of Monticello Festival
Downtown courthouse square. The streets are filled
with family fun, talent show contest, live entertainment,
huge food court, beer & wine garden, arts and craft
vendors, car show and more! No adm. chg. 574-870-4888;
spiritofmonticello.org X
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Clarksville (Clark Co., South Reg.)
Clark Days
George Rogers Clark Homesite. Highlights the Clark
Family and the 1800's – militia, Lewis & Clark Expedition,
Native Americans, indentured servants, encampment,
demonstrations, cabin tours. No adm. chg. 812-280-9970;
fallsoftheohio.org C X
Jun. 27-28
Covered Bridge Antique Power Club Tractor Drive
Fairgrounds. Drive your antique tractor across Parke County
for a unique tour of covered bridges and rural communities.
Fee is for one or two-day drive. Includes meals and
snacks. Adm. chg. 765-569-5878; coveredbridges.com
.com
Jun. 27-28
Covington Art Fair
Covington Plaza. The premier juried art show for the
region featuring fine arts. Enjoy jazz music at this highquality, 2-day community event. No adm. chg. 260-424-3373;
covingtonartfair.com C X
Jun. 27
Hammond (Lake Co., North Reg.)
6th Annual Eat, Shop & Rock: Browse to the Beat
Sidewalk Sale & Fest
Downtown, Hohman Ave. between Carroll, Williams,
and Doty Streets. A celebrations of the 1960s,1970s
and the Beatles! No adm. chg. 219-512-4298;
downtownhammond.org X
Jun. 27-28
Fishers (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)
Fishers Freedom Festival
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, One Park Dr. 5k event,
arts and crafts, children's area, business vendors, free
games, teen area, live entertainment, parades, fireworks
and more! Parking $5. No adm. chg. 317-595-3195;
fishersfreedomfestival.org X
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Jun. 27
Greenwood (Johnson Co., Central Reg.)
Greenwood Freedom Festival
Craig Park and Greenwood Amphitheater.
Begin your day at our community parade, then head
over to Craig Park to enjoy over 100 beer, wine,
food and street fair vendors. Some of the area’s finest
live bands. Family entertainment with kids’ games
serve as a prelude to the best fireworks in the area!
No adm. chg. X
317-881-4545; greenwood.in.gov
Jun. 27
Avon (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.)
Hendricks County Rib-Fest
Kingsway Christian Church. Local restaurants compete for
best BBQ ribs and sauce in Hendricks County. Rib-Fest also
features fun and games for kids, live bands, vendors, fireworks
and more. $5 parking chg. No adm. chg. 317-272-4333;
avonchamber.org C X
Jun. 27-28
Indian Market and Festival
Military Park. Native American fine art, food, music, dancing,
storytelling and family activities. Children 17 and under
free. Includes museum access. Parking chg. Adm. chg.
317-636-9378; eiteljorg.org X
Jun. 27-Jul. 4
Linton Freedom Festival
Humphrey's Park (City Park). Host to Indiana's largest
Independence Day parade on July 4 at 10am. Week long
festivities include great fish sandwiches, entertainment,
car show and carnival. No adm. chg. 812-847-4846;
lintonfreedomfestival.org X
2016 Festival Dates: Jun. 25-Jul. 4
Jun. 27
Pennsy Trail Art Fair and Music Festival
Historic Pennsy Trail. Quality artists and artisans, children's
art activities, art demonstrations, live music, Ducky Derby, 5k
& 1 Mile Run/Walk, BBQ, great festival food, beer and wine!
No adm. chg. 317-462-2877; pennsytrailartfair.com C X
Jun. 27
Wine & Music Festival
Midwest Trail Ride Campgrounds. An afternoon of wine,
music and horses in the rolling, wooded hills of the Hoosier
National Forest. Camping, trail riding, food, crafts, music and
more. Adm. chg. 812-834-6686; midwesttrailride.com C X
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Jun. 28
29th Annual Wanamaker Old Settlers Day Street
Fair and Classic Car Show
8800 Southeastern Ave. just south of I-74/Post Rd. exit 96.
Over 100 booths of art, craftsmen, antiques, food, kids' items,
rides, entertainment, flea market, classic car show, wine & art
festival. No adm. chg. 317-782-3822; IndyFTLions.org C X
Jun. 29-Jul. 4
Covington (Fountain Co., West Reg.)
Covington 4th of July Celebration
City Park. Six days of continuous fun! Carnival,
entertainment, queen pageant and parade. No adm. chg.
765-793-4220; covingtonfourthofjuly.org X
2016 Festival Dates: Jun. 29-Jul. 4
JULY
Jul. TBD
Converse (Miami Co. East Reg.)
Chocolate Festival
Oak Hill Winery, Converse/Bunker Hill. Two locations.
Match chocolate with local wines, wine tasting and sampling,
minimal fee. 765-395-3632; oakhillwines.com
Jul.-Oct.
See Apr.-Oct. listing.
Jul.-Oct. 31
See May 16 listing.
Jul. 1-4
Covington 4th of July Celebration
See Jun. 29 listing.
Jul. 1-4
Linton Freedom Festival
Jul. 1-5
Shoals (Martin Co., South Central Reg.)
Shoals Catfish Festival
Main St., ball park and museum (Old Courthouse). This
celebration features a variety of booths, fishing, team
and individual sport competitions, a parade, catfish
sandwiches and fireworks. No adm. chg. 812-631-1329;
visitmartincounty.org/catfish_festival.htm X
Jul. 2-5
Cedar Lake (Lake Co., North Reg.)
Cedar Lake Summerfest
Town Complex. Nightly live entertainment, two nights
of fireworks over the lake, amusement rides, carnival
games, cardboard boat race, land parade, food, crafts,
beer garden, bingo tent, teen scavenger hunt, talent
show, car show, checker tournament, sport cup
stacking. $5 parking chg. No adm. chg. 219-794-4122;
cedarlakesummerfest.com X
JULY
Jul. 2-4
New Pekin (Washington Co., South Reg.)
4th of July Celebration
Pekin Park. Oldest annual consecutive 4th of July celebration
in the nation. Parade is on the 4th at 10am. Amusement
rides, flea market and artisian markets. Come join us. No
adm. chg. 812-216-3300; pekin4thofjuly X
2016 Festival Dates: Jul. 2-4
Jul. 2-4
Haynes-Apperson Festival
Downtown, Foster Park. Celebrating Kokomo, home to
America's first automobile. Fun, food, fireworks, parade, car
shows, concerts, rides, sports and fantastic entertainment.
No adm. chg. 765-854-1234; haynesappersonfestival.org X
Jul. 2-4
Cicero (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)
Lights Over Morse Lake Festival
Community Park, Morse Lake and various locations.
Fireworks on Morse Lake, parade, kids' carnival, zipline,
craft and food vendors, sports tournaments, balloon
glow, live music, talent show. No adm. chg. 317-379-3357;
lightsovermorselake.com C X
Jul. 3-4
CarmelFest
Carmel Civic Square. With our patriotic parade, spectacular
fireworks, fantastic entertainment, festival food and shopping
marketplace, CarmelFest has something for everyone. Join
us! No adm. chg. carmelfest.net X
Jul. 3
Evening in the Park & Fireworks
Old Lock & Dam Park, Hwy. 662. Old-fashioned,
community Independence Day celebration complete with
"summer social" type games, lots of food, homemade ice
cream, a community concert and fireworks. No adm. chg.
812-853-2815; historicnewburgh.org C X
Jul. 3
Franklin Firecracker Festival
Downtown. Food vendors, free live concerts, bounce
houses, "Fastest Kid in Town" race, fireworks' celebration.
Sponsored by Franklin Parks and Recreation. No adm. chg.
317-736-3689; franklinparks.org
Jul. 3
See Jan. 2 listing.
JULY-AUGUST EVENTS
Spiceland Freedom Days
Parade, food, live entertainment
Contact: 765-520-7969
July 10-11
New Lisbon Old Time Days
Tractor/car show, old gas engines
Contact: 765-332-3094
July 17-19
Summit Lake Optimist
July 25
Sprint Triathlon
Summit Lake State Park. Sprint triathlon,
sprint duathlon, sprint aqua bike,
kids’ aquathon for ages 4-14
Middletown/Fall Creek Twp.
Historical Society
Car show, food, live entertainment,
Contact: 765-354-2000
Aug 8
Mooreland Free Fair
Aug 10-15
Carnival, food, live entertainment
Tractor pull, truck pull, parade
Contact: 904-505-4813
Shirley Founders Day
Car show, food, talent show
Contact: 765-738-6415
Aug 15
Sulphur Springs Community Days Aug 28-29
Mud bog, food, car/tractor show
Contact: 765-524-4669 or 765-427-9834
765-593-0764 or 888-676-4302
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JULY
Jul. 3-5
Liberty (Union Co., East Reg.)
Liberty 4th of July Festival
Courthouse square. Over forty years of family fun, arts and
craft vendors, live entertainment, food booths, parade. No
adm. chg. 765-458-5976; ucdc.us C X
Jul. 3-5
Madison Regatta
Madison riverfront. 200 mph racing with world's fastest race
boats. Unlimited hydroplanes. Air shows, parade, fireworks.
Three nights of music and more! Parking chg. Adm. chg.
812-274-0400; madisonregatta.com C X
Jul. 3-5
Orleans (Orange Co., South Reg.)
Orleans Bicentennial Celebration
Congress Square. Honoring the past - Anticipating the future.
Celebrate 200 years with the Town of Orleans. Fireworks,
heritage activities, entertainment, food, parade & more! No
adm. chg. 812-865-9930; orleans200.org X
Jul. 3-5
Warren (Huntington Co., East Reg.)
Salamonie Summer Festival
Tower Park. Free concerts, parade, fireworks, car & bike
cruise-in, antique tractors and engines, games, contests and
sporting events, kids' activities, food alley and fun! No adm.
chg. 800-356-4440; warrenindiana.us X
Jul. 3-11
St. Joseph County 4-H Fair
Fairgrounds. Daily entertainment, amusement rides, 4-H and
livestock exhibits, Monster Trucks, NTPA Tractor Pull, rodeo,
fireworks July 4-5, exotic animals. Adm. chg. 574-291-4870;
4HFair.com X
Jul. 3-4
Wolcott (White Co., West Reg.)
Wolcott Summer Festival
Historic Wolcott House and grounds. Flea market, crafts,
live entertainment, food stands, children's games, amusement
rides, parade, car show, antique tractors, fireworks and more.
No adm. chg. 219-279-2946; wolcottfestival.com X
Jul. 4-5
Canal Days
Canal Park. Celebrate the 1850s canal era! Canal boat rides,
interactive museum, artisan demonstrations, food and music.
Visit website for more info. No adm. chg. 765-564-2870;
wabashanderiecanal.org X
Jul. 4, 11, 18, 25
See May 9 listing.
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Jul. 4
July 4th Celebration
Maconaquah Park. Kids' games, great food, music and amazing
fireworks at dusk. No adm. chg. 765-472-2400; cityofperu.org
Jul. 4
Limestone Heritage Festival
Various locations. Local July 4th celebration on various dates
in various locations. Parade, BBQ competition, free concerts,
ice cream social and fireworks. No adm. chg. 812-278-4343;
bedfordchamber.com X
Jul. 4
Mexico Community Garage Sale
Uptown Mexico. Games, food, community garage sales with
lots of great items for your house and yard. No adm. chg.
Jul. 4
Parke Countians' Favorite Fireworks
Jul. 4
Twelve Mile (Cass Co., East Reg.)
Twelve Mile 500
Plank Hill Park. Annual lawn mower races featuring Briggs
and Stratton and other modified engines. Fun for the entire
family. Adm. chg. 574-753-4856; visit-casscounty.com X
2016 Festival Date: Jul. 4
Jul. 5-11
Gibson County Fair
Fairgrounds. Come out to the 160th annual Gibson County
Fair where we have been providing family fun since 1851!
Adm. chg. 812-385-3445; gibsoncountyfair.com C X
Jul. 5
See May 3 listing.
Jul. 6-11
Shelby County Fair
Fairgrounds. 4-H exhibits, live music, great food and vendor
booths. Superb midway and special activities every night. No
adm. chg. 317-392-1612; shelbyfairIN.com X
Jul. 9-11
Bristol (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)
Bristol Homecoming Festival
Congdon Park. 130-year-old, 3-day festival offers family
fun events, a queen pageant, entertainment, rides, food, a
parade and a wonderful fireworks display! No adm. chg.
574-612-7946; bristolhomecoming.com X
JULY
HONORING OUR HEROES
September 11-13, 2015
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Appearance by: Autumn Letendre
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The Golden Star USA Foundation, Inc.
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JULY
Jul. 9-19
Indiana Black Expo, Inc.'s
Annual Summer Celebration
Indiana Convention Center. Summer Celebration
is Indiana Black Expo, Inc.'s major fundraiser for its
year-round youth and family programs. The 11-day
exposition features a business conference, education
conference, and an exhibit hall featuring retail vendors,
arts, sports and entertainment. Adm. chg. C X
317-925-2702; IndianaBlackExpo.com
Jul. 10-11
Angola Balloons Aloft
Tri-State Steuben County Airport. Watch some of the finest
hot air balloon pilots compete for prizes over Northern
Indiana Lakes Country. No adm. chg. 260-316-8577;
angolaballoonsaloft.com X
Jul. 10-12
Martinsville (Morgan Co., Central Reg.)
Artie Fest 2015
Courthouse square. Family-friendly festival. Outdoor movie,
5k run, craft fair, entertainment, car show, motorcycle ride,
kids' games, corn hole, food, beer, wine and more! No adm.
chg. 765-342-8110; MartinsvilleChamber.com C X
Jul. 10-11
Freetown (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.)
Freetown July Festival
Freetown Park. Enjoy kids' games and activities, a parade,
fireworks, car show, tractor drive, vendor booths, baby
contest, food and entertainment. No adm. chg. 812-569-2710;
freetownjulyfestival.com X
Jul. 10-11
Lapel (Madison Co., East Reg.)
Lapel Village Fair
Main St. Crafts, food, parade, car show, music, walk/run, corn
hole, street dance, movie, town rummages, Dan's fish fry. No
adm. chg. 765-534-4432; lapelvillagefair.com X
Jul. 10-11
Fremont (Steuben Co., North Reg.)
Musicfest
Downtown. Musical entertainment from jazz to country.
Parade, kids' games, fireworks and special merchant sales. No
adm. chg. 260-495-9010; lakes101.org X
Jul. 10-12
West Lebanon (Warren Co., West Reg.)
Patriot Festival
Downtown and park. Pageant, mud bog, outhouse races,
vendors, food, parade, car show, kids' corner and town-wide
sales. No adm. chg. 765-585-8818; Patriotfestival.org C X
Jul. 10-11
Sheridan (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)
Sheridan BlueGrass Fever
Veterans Park. Music performances with headliner
bands and jams and great food. Free music clinics on
Sat. with paid admission. Adm. chg. 317-758-5054;
sheridanbluegrassfever.net X
Jul. 10-12
South Lake County Agricultural Historical Society
Antique Tractor and Farm Show
Fairgrounds. Antique and garden tractors, gas engines,
cars and trucks, large model railroad, threshing, sawmills,
kids' area, homemade pies, pork chop dinner. Adm. chg.
219-662-9204; slcahs.org X
Jul. 10-18
THREE RIVERS FESTIVAL
Headwaters Park. Fort Wayne’s favorite summer party
since 1969! From the 2-hour parade, fine arts & crafts,
Children’s Fest and International Village, to live music,
the Bed Race and Raft Race, enjoy family-friendly fun
in the heart of downtown! Parking chg. No adm. chg.
260-426-5556; ThreeRiversFestival.org X
Jul. 11-18
First Bank of Berne Circus City Center. Youth Circus,
perform 10 shows in air conditioned, three ring
arena. Festival with rides, food booths and much
more! At 10am on July 18, a huge parade! Parade no
charge. Circus Show adm. chg. X
765-472-3918; perucircus.com
Jul. 11-18
Frankfort (Clinton Co., West Reg.)
Clinton County & 4-H Fair, Inc.
Fairgrounds. Parade, 4-H exhibits, harness racing, grandstand
entertainment, motor-sports shows, free stage, cheerleading
contest, queen/princess contest, car show, antique machinery,
cook-off and great food! Adm. chg. 765-654-4000 X
Jul. 11
Fortville (Hancock Co., Central Reg.)
Indiana Bastille Day 2015
Landmark Park. Celebration of France's National Day. Live
music, food, crafts, games, beer and wine garden, costumed
characters, candlelight parade, laser light show. No adm. chg.
317-861-5948; indianabastilleday.com C X
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Jul. 11-18
LaGrange (LaGrange Co., North Reg.)
Jul. 12-18
Jul. 11-12
Jul. 12-18
LaPorte (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)
LaGrange County 4-H Fair
Fairgrounds. Our 62nd annual, family-friendly fair
includes a variety of grandstand events, free events
and 4-H competitions. Something for everyone!
Adm. chg. 260-463-2862 (week of fair only);
lagrangecounty4hfair.com X
Jul. 11
See May 9 listing.
Harrison County Fair
Fairgrounds. This year's fair marks our 156th consecutive
year! Enjoy rides, games, a demolition derby, tractor and
truck pulls, dirt drag races, 4-H fair, food and more. Adm.
chg. 888-738-2137; harrisoncountyfair.com X
LaPorte County Fair
Fairgrounds. 4-H exhibits, open class, draft horse,
Pioneer Land, carnival rides, grandstand events, free
entertainment tent, food vendors. Adm. chg. 219-362-2647;
laportecountyfair.org X
Jul. 11
Jul. 12-18
Jul. 11
West Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)
Jul. 13-18
Greentown (Howard Co., East Reg.)
Noblesville Street Dance
Courthouse square. Family-friendly community event
in downtown Noblesville. Free kids' zone, live music,
marketplace, food vendors and more! No adm. chg.
317-776-0205; noblesvillemainstreet.org X
Wabash Riverfest
Tapawingo Park. Free, family-friendly celebration of the
Wabash River. Canoe races, food, music, educational exhibits,
5k run, bike events, children's activities and more! No adm.
chg. 765-420-8505; wabashriverfest.com C X
Scott County Fair
Fairgrounds. Get back to the basics of life and good ol'
family fun at the Scott County Fair. 42 acres of activities for
everyone. Conveniently located one mile off I-65! Adm. chg.
812-752-9211; scottcountyfairgrounds.com C X
Howard County Fair
Fairgrounds. 4-H exhibits and shows, live music, food,
live daily entertainment, Pioneer Village, rides, vendors
and plenty of family fun! No adm. chg. 765-628-3247;
howardcofair.com X
JULY
Jul. 13-19
International Circus Hall of Fame
SR 124. Professional circus under the Big Top. Entertainment,
performing circus animals, elephant rides, museum
full of circus memorabilia. Adm. chg. 800-771-0241;
circushalloffame.com X
Jul. 13-18
Warsaw (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.)
Kosciusko County Community Fair
Fairgrounds. Join our community fair for exciting grandstand
events, outstanding 4-H exhibits, wonderful fair food and
thrilling midway rides. Adm. chg. 574-269-1823; kcfair.org X
Jul. 16-19
Winamac (Pulaski Co., North Reg.)
Northern Indiana Power From the Past Antique
Power Show & Flea Market
Fairgrounds. Four-day, family-oriented event featuring antique
farm equipment, horse pull, childrens' games, large flea
market, shaded grounds, many demonstrations. Adm. chg.
574-946-3712; winamacpowershow.com X
Jul. 17-21
43rd Vintage Motor Bike Show
Fairgrounds. The largest vintage motor bike show in the
USA. Join us to reminisce the Simplex, Mustang, Whizzer
and Cushman bikes and more! Adm. chg. 419-605-5336;
vintagemotorbikeclub.org
June – October
Clinton County Chamber of
Commerce & Visitors Bureau
Farmers Markets - Downtown Frankfort/Kirklin
Jun. - Strawberry Festival
Jul. - TPA Park Fireworks, Frankfort Hot Dog Festival
Aug. - Star
Gazing Party, Michigantown Community Fair,
Colfax Ole Hickery Days,
Rossville Summers End Festival
Oct. - Wesley Manor Apple Festival,
Trick or Treat on the Square
Thanksgiving-Jan. 1 - D
owntown Christmas Open House
& Tour of Lights
765-654-5507; www.ccinchamber.org
Jul. 17-19
Culver (Marshall Co., North Reg.)
Culver Lake Fest
Culver Town Park. On the shore of beautiful Lake
Maxinkuckee! Spectacular fireworks shot off from
the middle of the lake. Parade, food vendors, live
entertainment, sailboat and kayak races, bass fishing
tournament, 5k run, scenic bicycle ride, arts and
craft booths, car show. No adm. chg. 574-842-8830;
culverlakefest.com C X
Favorite Festivals
in Jackson County
Jun. 11-13
Crothersville Red,
White & Blue Festival
Indiana’s most patriotic festival
Jul. 10-11
Freetown July Festival
An annual tradition since 1936
Sep. 4-6
Jackson County
Watermelon Festival
A celebration of local
watermelon harvest
Oct. 1-3
Seymour Oktoberfest
Willkommen! A German
heritage celebration
Oct. 17-18
Fort Vallonia Days
Go back to the 1800s
at the historic fort
Located at the historic train depot
at 100 N Broadway St. in downtown
Seymour, just one hour from Indianapolis,
Bloomington and Louisville.
Open Mon-Sat.
888-524-1914
www.JacksonCountyIN.com
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Jul. 18
Brownsburg (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.)
Festival of the Arts
Arbuckle Acres Park. A fun-filled, family event featuring
music, food, children's activities and more than 150 artisans
and craft exhibitors from around the Midwest. Adm. chg.
317-852-7885; brownsburgfota.com X
Jul. 18-Aug. 2
Remington (Jasper Co., North Reg.)
Fountain Park Chautauqua
6244 W 1600 S Remington. Unique, wholesome, family
adventure includes two programs daily, variety of
entertainment, children's activities, art colony, rustic
hotel, camping, food stations. Adm. chg. 219-866-5811;
fountain-park.org X
Jul. 18
Munster (Lake Co., North Reg.)
Jul. 17-19
E.W.C.C. Woodcarving Festival
Borderman Gym. Amazing wood carvers' demonstrations.
No adm. chg. 765-395-3943; ewcc.wordpress.com
Jul. 17-18
Oldenburg (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.)
Oldenburg Freudenfest
Town Hall. German festival with food, beer garden, games,
German music, 10k walk, 7 or 20 mile bike ride, good family
fun. No adm. chg. 866-647-6555; freudenfest.com C X
Jul. 18
Art of Wine
Carmel Arts and Design District. Features local and
international wines, wine-related art, entertainment
and special activities. Free and open to all ages. $15
wine tasting fee for those 21 and over. 317-571-2787;
carmelartsanddesign.com C X
Jul. 18
Arts in the Park
Blue River Memorial Park. Music, children’s activities,
adult classes. Events from 10am through the evening.
Other events in Sep. & Oct. No adm. chg. 317-364-0712;
shelbycountyartsfest.com X
Jul. 18
Dancing & Cruising in the Streets
Downtown. Enjoy a classic car and motorcycle cruise, food,
beer and wine, plus two stages of live entertainment. Adm.
chg. 765-742-4044; lafayettechamber.com X
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The Grape Escape
Centennial Park. Sample selections of wine and beer, enjoy
food, listen to live music, browse the fine art fair and market
vendors. $5 adm. chg. 219-836-7275; munster.org X
Jul. 18
"On the Banks of the Wabash" Community
Band Festival
Fairbanks Park. Community Concert Bands from Indiana,
Illinois and Kentucky each perform a one hour concert
of band music. Bring your lawn chairs and join us for a
day of good music and good times ’til 9pm. No adm. chg.
812-535-6440; terrehautecommunityband.org C X
Jul. 18-25
Parke County 4-H Fair
Fairgrounds. Great rural county fair! Parke County's largest
parade on Thu. Demolition derby contest on Fri. night
and queen contest on Sat. No adm. chg. 765-569-3176;
parkecountyfairgrounds.com X
Jul. 18-25
Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair
Fairgrounds. All phases of agriculture, 4-H exhibits, wide
variety of youth activities, carnival rides, games and
mouth-watering fair food. No adm. chg. 765-474-0793;
purdue.edu/extension X
Jul. 19-25
Hendricks County 4-H Fair
Fairgrounds. Sports fan, animal lover, or just a kid at heart?
The Hendricks County 4-H Fair has you covered! A great
place where affordable family fun meets tradition. Parking
chg. No adm. chg. 317-718-6154; 4hcomplex.org C X
JULY
Jul. 19-25
Jul. 24-26
New Carlisle (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.)
Jul. 19-25
Alexandria (Madison Co., East Reg.)
Jul. 24-26
Whiting (Lake Co., North Reg.)
Johnson County 4-H & Agricultural Fair
Fairgrounds. Parade at 4pm on 7/18. 4-H projects & livestock
shows, food & merchant vendors, grandstand events,
midway, fireworks & more. $5 parking chg. No adm. chg.
317-738-3247; johnsoncountyfair.com C X
Madison County 4-H Fair
Beulah Park. 4-H animals, free entertainment nightly, food,
crafts, family attraction, rides, senior day, garden tractor pulls,
bracelet day is all day every day, talent contest, No adm. chg.
765-724-7006; madisoncounty4hfair.com X
Jul. 23-25
Berne (Adams Co., East Reg.)
Berne Swiss Days
Downtown. Swiss experience. Food, crafts, competitions,
family-friendly rides, quilt show, horse pull, musical
concerts, tours, polka music, parade, games. No adm. chg.
260-589-8080; bernein.com X
Jul. 24-26
Knox (Starke Co., North Reg.)
Bass Lake Festival
Around Bass Lake. Family, fun and food including 5k run/walk,
Miss Bass Lake, car show, historic tour, cardboard boat races
and more. No adm. chg. 219-314-2030; basslakefest.com X
Jul. 24-Aug. 1
Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)
Fairgrounds. Elkhart County 4-H Fair in Goshen is one of
the largest county fairs in the nation. 4-H exhibits, open
classes, free top-name entertainment, carnival rides, food
vendors, park stage entertainment, tractor pulls, rodeo,
demo derby, commercial exhibits and much more! Adm.
chg. 574-533-3247; 4hfair.org C X
Jul. 24-25
Frankfort (Clinton Co., West Reg.)
Frankfort Hot Dog Festival
Downtown square. World's largest grill, Over the
Top Tour - street vaulting, Micro Mini Tractor Pulls,
CrossFit Challenge, Disc Dog Competion, car show,
Dachshund racing, hotdogs for everyone, My Dogs
Got Talent Show, 5k Bun Run/Walk, 100+ arts,
antiques, craft vendors, 5k Dog Jog. No adm. chg.
765-654-4081; frankfortmainstreet.com
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2016 Festival Dates: Jul. 29-30 X
New Carlisle Hometown Days
Memorial Park. Three fun-filled days, vendors, food,
entertainment, parade, fireworks, car show, WIFFLE
ball tournament. No adm. chg. 574-276-8962;
hometowndays.net X
Pierogi Fest
Downtown. Zany, wacky, madcap, nuts, outrageous, silly,
hilarious, entertaining, funny, and a great time for all! The
biggest food fest in Northwest Indiana, and so much more!
No adm. chg. 219-659-0292; pierogifest.net C X
Jul. 24-25
Scott County MaterFest
Downtown square. Join us as we celebrate Scott
County's rich history of agriculture and tomatoes with
good food, family and fun! No adm. chg. 812-752-9211;
materfest.com C X
Jul. 24-25
Third Annual SummerFest 2015
Courthouse square. Fri. evening art show at
Art Center. Sat., enjoy juried fine arts and crafts,
music, and food from 10 am- 5pm. No adm. chg.
765-348-4704, 765-499-2357; [email protected] X
Jul. 25
7th Annual Dixie Day Festival & Art Fair
Downtown and fairgrounds. Art fair, car, truck and bike
show, fabulous food, sidewalk sales, ride the historical
Dixie boat, huge antique tent sale, open air market, food
vendor row, ski bees ski show. Something for everyone!
No adm. chg. 574-834-7076; northwebster.com X
Jul. 25
Greensburg (Decatur Co., South Central Reg.)
Tenderloin Throwdown
Downtown square. Come show us your loins! A search
for the best pork tenderloin sandwich in Indiana. Join us
for delicious food and lots of fun for all ages. No adm. chg.
812-222-0037; mainstreetgreensburg.com C X
Jul. 25-26
Orland (Steuben Co., North Reg.)
Vermont Settlement Festival
Orland Town Park. Full days of family fun, primitive village, car
show, parade, concessions, mud volleyball, arts and crafts. No
adm. chg. 260-829-6411; orlandchamber.net X
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for complete information visit
www.nappaneeapplefestival.org
574.773.7812
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Jul. 30-Aug. 2
Nappanee (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)
Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival
Amish Acres. 300 artists and crafters, festive food and
free entertainment bring a distinctive flavor to this 52nd
annual, nationally recognized event. Parking chg. Adm. chg.
800-800-4942; amishacres.com X
Jul. 30-Aug. 2
Jasper Strassenfest
Downtown and citywide. Family-oriented street festival
with German music, food, dancing, rides, games, beer garden,
5k run/walk, craft & wine show, events, entertainment
and so much more! No adm. chg. 812-482-6866;
jasperstrassenfest.org X
2016 Festival Dates: Aug. 4-7
AUGUST
Aug.-Oct.
Aug.-Oct. 31
See May 16 listing.
Aug. 1-2
Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival
See Jul. 30 listing.
Aug. 1
Art Fair on the Square
Courthouse square. Enjoy charming historic downtown with
juried artists, all painting mediums, sculpture, pottery, jewelry,
more. Art experience for kids. Food available. No adm. chg.
317-452-3690; noblesvillearts.org X
Aug. 1
OUTfest
Downtown. Enjoy live entertainment, great food and
beverages, drag show, vendors and family activities. Adm. chg.
765-423-7579; outfest.pridelafayette.org/ X
Aug. 1
Owensville (Gibson Co., South Reg.)
Owensville Watermelon Festival
Library square. Beginning the first week in Aug, highlights
of this annual festival include live entertainment,
parades, pageants, a run/walk, watermelon games, kiddie
parade, carnival rides, food and more. No adm. chg.
812-724-2506 C X
Aug. 1
Carthage (Rush Co., East Reg.)
Summerfest
Blue River Community Harvest, Carthage, IN. Follow signs.
Family fun including 5k run/walk/bike, pulled pork, arts and
crafts' vendors and a variety of activities. No adm. chg.
765-565-6798; bluerivercommunityharvest.org C X
Aug. 1
Tippecanoe Steam and Gas Power Show
Tippecanoe County Amphitheater. Working show with
tractors, gas engines and working demonstrations
throughout the day, flea market and food. No adm. chg.
219-984-5936; tsgpai.org X
Aug. 4-8
Odon (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
See May 9 listing.
Grissom Air Museum Warbird Cruise-In
Grissom Air Museum. Huge car show, food, vendors, museum
open. Adm. chg. 574-398-1451; grissomairmuseum.com X
Jasper Strassenfest
Aug. 1
See May 3 listing.
Fountain Park Chautauqua
Aug. 1-2
Knox County Watermelon Festival
Patrick Henry Square, downtown. Free watermelon,
5k run, baby/toddler and queen pageant, BBQ grilloff, free musical entertainment, corn hole tournament
and seed spitting contest. No adm. chg. 812-882-6440;
knoxcountychamber.com X
Aug. 2
Aug. 1-2
Aug. 1
Aug. 1
Old Settlers Festival
Odon City Park. One of the oldest festivals in Indiana with
a history of over 125 years. Parade, food, carnival rides,
bingo, free nightly entertainment. Don't miss it! No adm. chg.
812-636-8218; odonoldsettlers.com X
Sep. 11-13 • Bloomington
indianaballoonfest.com
55
AUGUST
RILEY FESTIVAL -- Enjoy one of the largest craft
festivals in Indiana with designated areas for food,
commercial and flea market booths, plus fine arts,
home arts/quilt, photography, poster, and
decorated pumpkin shows.
Oct. 1-4, 2015. www.rileyfestival.com
HANCOCK CO. 4-H FAIR -- The Hancock County
fairgrounds located in Greenfield, is home to the
Hancock County 4-H Fair held each year.
June 19-26, 2015. More info on the Fair
and other Fairgrounds activities at:
www.yourhancockfairgrounds.com
RILEY WRANGLERS CRAFT FAIR -- Since 1983,
more than 120 vendors display arts, crafts and
food. Featuring live local entertainment, square
dancing, door prizes. Vendors sell art, crafts, food,
home improvement, antiques, and many other
items. Free admission.
May 2, 2015 • www.rileywranglers.com
NEW PALESTINE LIONS FALL FESTIVAL -The 66th New Palestine Fall Festival, a
New Pal tradition, features three days of food, fun,
music, booths, games and rides, plus the big Main
Street Parade.
Sept. 10-12, 2015 • www.nplions.com
PENNSY TRAIL ART FAIR & MUSIC FESTIVAL -This event is on the Pennsy Trail in Historic
Downtown Greenfield, featuring quality artists,
live music, children's art activities, great local
food, and art demonstrations. Admission &
parking are free. June 27, 2015.
www.pennsytrailartfair.com
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AUGUST
Aug. 4-8
Oakland City (Gibson Co., South Reg.)
Sweet Corn Festival
Wirth Park. Come celebrate corn with us! Rides, parade,
music, food vendors and top it off with a corn eating contest.
No adm. chg. 812-677-0728; gibsoncountyin.org X
Aug. 5-8
Tell City (Perry Co., South Reg.)
Schweizer Fest
City Hall Park, 700 Main St. Amusement rides, games,
food, beer garden, wine tasting, exhibit market, live
entertainment, queen pageant. No adm. chg. 888-343-6262;
tellcityschweizerfest.com/ X
Aug. 6-9
Denver (Miami Co., East Reg.)
Denver Days Festival
Downtown. Hometown parade, delicious food, car show,
great entertainment. Charge for Midway rides. No adm. chg.
Aug. 6-9
Tipton (Tipton Co., East Reg.)
MidAmerica Threshing & Antique, Inc.
4-H fairgrounds. Working demonstrations of threshing, saw
mill, shelling, plowing and baling. Tractor pull Friday and
Saturday at $20 hook fees. No adm. chg. 765-431-4037 X
Aug. 6-8
North Manchester Fun Fest by the River
Downtown. The area's largest family festival. Basketball,
baseball tournaments, car show with over 200 cars, huge
parade, food, craft vendors and live entertainment. No adm.
chg. 260-982-7644; northmanchesterchamber.com C X
Aug. 7-8
See Jan. 2 listing.
Aug. 7-23
Indiana State Fair
Indiana State Fairgrounds. Dow AgroSciences and the
Indiana State Fair Commission are proud to dedicate
your Great Indiana State Fair to the families who
make it happen: The Year of the Farmer.
Join us for this great celebration. Adm. chg. X
317-927-7500; indianastatefair.com
44th Annual
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Aug. 14-16, 2015
Callaway Park
Elwood, Indiana
Aug. 7-16
Lake County Fair
Fairgrounds. Daily horse shows, local musical entertainment,
1,000s of exhibits, rides, food and all types of vendors.
Motorsport shows and more in the grandstand! Adm. chg.
219-663-3617; lake-county-fair.com C X
Aug. 7-9
Columbia City (Whitley Co., East Reg.)
Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow
Morsches Park. SR 205. Freewill concert, dancing, storytelling,
games, demonstrations, Native American products and food.
Silent auction, raffles, and flute music. Free concert Aug
7. Adm. chg. 260-609-7844; miamipowwow.org X
Aug. 7-8
Pig Roast in the Park
Beechwood Park. Visit our community event where you can
enjoy great music, food, craft booths, kids' games, fireworks,
sporting and various activities. No adm. chg. 812-752-3169;
cityofscottsburg.com C X
Aug. 7-8
South Bend International Festival
County 4-H Fairgrounds. Celebration of music,
food, arts, roots & culture. Family-friendly, outdoor
entertainment includes live music, youth activities,
drum circle and beer tent. Adm. chg. 574-307-0183;
southbendinternationalfestival.com X
Aug. 8
Hanna (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)
HannaFest
All around town. Arts and crafts in the park, games, parade,
live entertainment, car show, town-wide garage sales, BBQ
chicken, street dance for adults. No adm. chg. C
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AUGUST
Aug. 8
September 4-7
See May 9 listing.
Aug. 8
Taste of Cass County
Downtown. Enjoy food, fun, and music! Sample food and
drink from local eateries. Fun for the whole family! Minimal
entrance fee. Adm. chg. 574-722-9345; loganslanding.com X
Aug. 8
DeMotte (Jasper Co., North Reg.)
Touch of Dutch
Spencer Park. Join us for a day of fun with a parade,
arts and crafts, food and family entertainment!
facebook.com/touchofdutch No adm. chg. 219-987-5800 C X
Aug. 13-16
LaGrange (LaGrange Co., North Reg.)
34th Annual Steam and Gas Show
LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds. Steam engines, antique
tractors, gas engines, antique farm machinery, sawmills, arts
& crafts, large flea market. Antique tractor pull, 125HP
Erie Steam Engine operating as a sawmill, wheat threshing,
plowing with steam engines, parade of tractors. Adm. chg.
888-277-3184; VisitLaGrangeCounty.org X
Continuous Live Music Daily
Free With Admission!
Exhibitors’ Booths Open:
Fri-Sun 9am-9pm, Mon 9am-5pm
Admission: $4 per person
Under 12 yrs - $1
Free Parking - Handicap Spaces
Free Shuttle
1965 S CR 850 East
New Castle, IN 47362
WATCH for SIGNS on St. Rd. 38
between New Castle & Hagerstown
For INFO: 765-332-2576
Aug. 13-15
Van Buren (Grant Co., East Reg.)
Van Buren Popcorn Festival
Downtown. Three days of family fun, food and free
entertainment. Parade, nightly entertainment, children's
games and activities, fair food and 5k. No adm. chg.
765-934-4888; popcornfestival.org X
Aug. 14-16
Bears of Blue River Festival
Public square. Three-day street fair featuring free live
entertainment. Free kids’ activities, concessions, crafts and
flea markets. Free parking. No adm. chg. 317-392-3040;
bearsofblueriver.org X
Aug. 14-16
Elwood (Madison Co., East Reg.)
Elwood Glass Festival
Callaway Park. Arts, crafts, food, entertainment, glass
factory tours, quilt show, carnival, car show, contests,
parade and much more. No adm. chg. 765-552-0180;
elwood-in.com/chamber-home X
Aug. 14-16
www.farmerspike.com
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Hoosier Heritage Festival
Fairgrounds. Celebrating our agricultural heritage with
antique tractors, engines and equipment, food, entertainment,
tractor pull, parades and flea market. No adm. chg.
765-438-3835; hoosierheritagefest.com X
AUGUST
Aug. 14-15
Middlebury Summer Festival
Downtown area and parks. Entertainment, food, garden
tractors’ pull, kids’ activities, parade, craft vendors,
community action groups. No adm. chg. 574-215-3352;
middleburyfestivals.com X
Aug. 15
Cumberland (Marion Co., Central Reg.)
Cumberland Arts Goes to Market
Saturn St., Cumberland Town Hall to Cumberland First
Baptist Church. 7th annual celebration of art and community
in historic Cumberland. 100+ vendors, entertainment, food
trucks, Farmers Market, family fun. 9am-4pm. Free parking.
No adm. chg. 317-894-2645; cumberlandarts.org C X
2016 Festival Date: Aug. 20
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Aug. 15-16
Lubeznik Center for the Arts Lakefront
Art Festival
Washington Park. The very best of art and fine crafts,
with one-of-a-kind items at every price. Plus, food
court and children's activities. Adm. chg. 219-874-4900;
lubeznikcenter.org C X
Aug. 15
Taste of Kokomo
Foster Park, downtown. More than 20 restaurants and
multiple live bands, 5pm-10:30pm. Childrens' corner with
inflatables. Food competitions in big tent throughout the
night. No adm. chg. 765-457-6691; unitedwayhoco.org X
Aug. 15
Wabash Herb Fest
Paradise Spring Historical Park. Unique festival with fresh
and dried herbs, flowers, garden items, crafts, decorated
chairs and auction. Free educational seminars. No adm. chg.
260-563-6682 C X
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AUGUST
Aug. 15
WAMMfest
Craig Park. Wineries, microbreweries, bands, entertainment,
food and juried art fair featuring over 70 artists. Ticket
proceeds donated to local charities. Adm. chg. 317-881-7575;
wammfest.com C X
Aug. 15-16
Hamlet (Starke Co., North Reg.)
SEPT.-DEC. EVENTS
Farmer’s Pike Festival
Labor Day Weekend
See ad in this publication
Contact: www.farmerspike.com
Whitetail Tree Farm Pumpkin Fest
Sept 26
Corn maze, hayride, games, vendors,
food, music 12-7pm
Contact: 765-755-3345
Whitetail Tree Farm
Sept 26-Oct 30
Fall Family Fun
Maze, hayrides, fire pit, gift shop. Closed Mondays.
Contact: 765-755-3345
Knightstown Fall Fest
Oct 10-11
Fall crafts, mums, petting zoo
Contact: 765-345-5131
Wilbur Wright Birthplace
Nov 6, 7, 13, 14
Christmas Walk
Festival of trees, museum tours, food
Contact: 765-332-2495
Henry County YMCA Turkey Trot
Nov 26
5k or 10k run/walk
NC-HC Chamber of Commerce
Dec 3
Christmas Walk - Downtown
Carriage rides, lighting of the tree,
exotic petting zoo, Santa
Contact: www.nchcchamber.com
Middletown Christmas Parade
Dec 5
Santa, hot chocolate and cookies at the
fire station. Parade starts 4 pm.
Red Nose Run/Walk
Dec 5
5k–10k run/walk. Benefits Soles to Souls
765-593-0764 or 888-676-4302
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Yellowstone Trail Fest
Fairgrounds. Cowboy mounted shooting, vendors,
Rendezvous, Hobo Camp, Sat. car show, historical cruise, Sun.
old tyme church service, 2pm parade, ice cream social. No
adm. chg. 765-438-2349; YellowStoneTrailFest.com X
Aug. 20-23
Greensburg Power of the Past
Fairgrounds. 2015 feature tractor is IH, hosting IN Ch 7
show. Adm. $3 per person ages 12 and up, under 12 free.
Come and see antique machinery used as the days gone by.
Flea markets, food booths, kids' games, toy show, parade and
more. 812-662-4723; greensburgpowerofthepast.com C X
Aug. 20-Sep. 11
Notre Dame (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.)
Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival
University of Notre Dame. World-class productions
fostering young theatre artists through unique opportunities
such as The Young Company, ShakeScenes and Actors
From The London Stage. Adm. chg. 574-631-3777;
Shakespeare.ND.edu X
2016 Festival Dates: Aug. 18-Sep. 9
Aug. 21-23
Rensselaer (Jasper Co., North Reg.)
Jasper County Fall Festival
Fairgrounds. Antiques/home decor, craft vendors, childrens'
activities, tractor pull / kiddie tractor pull, petting zoo, food/
family events, demo derby, mud drags, beer garden. No adm.
chg. 219-866-8413; jaspercofallfestival.com X
Aug. 21-22
Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues
Riverfront. This festival is fun for the whole family!
Fabulous blues music all weekend with nationally
known performers. A KCBS sanctioned BBQ cookoff, backyard BBQ amateur competition, KidzQ kids'
cook-off for young chefs. River boat cruises, 5k walk/
run/bike ride; corn hole. Adm. chg. 800-559-2956;
madisonribberfest.com C X
AUGUST
Aug. 22-23
Peru (Miami Co. East Reg.)
Aug. 21-23
25th Annual National Toy & Truck N' Construction
Show and Auction
Indianapolis Marriott East. Thousands of toy trucks and
construction toys for sale. Auction, radio controlled
semis, model contest. A great family outing. Adm. chg.
800-533-8293; toytrucker.com X
Aug. 21-23
Rossville (Clinton Co., West Reg.)
Summer's End Festival
Town Park. Craft/food vendors, Sat. morning parade, 5k
run/walk, car/bike show, contests, entertainment, rides,
fireworks. Parking $2 in park. No adm. chg. 765-379-2645;
rossville.net X
Aug. 21-23
Russiaville (Howard Co., East Reg.)
Winding Creek Bluegrass Festival
100 S 9980 W. Bluegrass in the woods. Enjoy America's
best bluegrass bands. Music workshops, vendor booths,
free camping. Bring lawn chairs. Visit website for bands &
schedule. Adm. chg.; windingcreekbluegrass.com X
Aug. 22-23
Alexandria Grand Prix
Downtown streets. One of the largest go-Kart racing events
in Indiana. Food vendors, entertainment and great racing!
Sanctioned by the SIRA. No adm. chg. 765-724-3144; C X
Aug. 22
Beers Across the Wabash
Downtown. Taste an assortment of ales and lagers
from 30 Indiana breweries. Adm. chg. 765-714-4844;
BeersAcrossTheWabash.com X
Aug. 22
Kekionga Festival
Downtown and Riverside Center. Community festival
celebrating Decatur's heritage with historic reenactments,
crafts, food and fun. No adm. chg. 260-724-2604;
decaturchamber.org X
Aug. 22
Kouts (Porter Co., North Reg.)
Kouts Pork Fest
Downtown Main St. Small town festival at its best.
Showcasing pork at its finest. Arts and crafts, food vendors,
live entertainment, kids' area and a parade all in one
place. No adm. chg. 219-405-1452; koutsevents.com C X
Aug. 22-23
Miami Nation of Indians at the Pillars
7 Pillars. Family fun. Learn about the Miami Indians, drum
dance, flint knapping, crafts, food, Miami language, finger
weaving and beading. No adm. chg. miamiindians.org
Aug. 22
Crawfordsville (Montgomery Co., West Reg.)
Taste of Montgomery County
General Lew Wallace Study & Museum. Join us for a
symphony of sounds and a festival of fabulous flavors that
represent the best of Montgomery County. Adm. chg.
765-362-5769; ben-hur.com C X
Aug. 22
Elkhart (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)
Taste of the Gardens
Wellfield Botanic Gardens. Elkhart Rotary Club's
fundraising event for Wellfield Botanic Gardens will be
held on Sat., August 22 from 11am-6pm. Sample food
from over 15 local restaurants while you listen to live
music from several bands. Around the pond you will
find over 100 local artists. Adm. chg. 574-266-2006;
TasteoftheGarden.org X
Aug. 22
Uptown Jazz and Blues
Downtown. Three stages of continuous live jazz and blues
music, dancing, food, beer and wine. Adm. chg. 765-742-4044;
ujbf.com C X
Aug. 26-29
50th Annual Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show
Fairgrounds. World's largest show of its kind. Over
3,000 engines and tractors, antique and craft dealers and
entertainment. Adm. chg. tristategasenginetractor.com
Aug. 27-30
Vevay (Switzerland Co., South Central Reg.)
Swiss Wine Festival
Riverfront Park. Top 10 Event in Indiana by Top Events
USA!, 4th Best Food Festival in Indiana by Best of
Indiana. Large wine tasting pavilion featuring 100
varieties of Indiana wines, Midwest Championship
Grape Stomp, riverboat cruises, four stages of
professional entertainment. Adm. chg. C X
812-427-9463; swisswinefestival.org
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AUGUST
Aug. 28-29
Grant County Visitors Bureau
Fly/In Cruise/In
Upland Labor Day Festival
Matthews Covered Bridge Festival
Jonesboro River Rally
Ducktail Run Car Show
James Dean Run Car Show
Sep. 5
Sep. 5-7
Sep. 11-13
Sep. 24-27
Sep. 24-27
Sep. 24-27
ShowMeGrantCounty.com (765) 668-5435
Leota Country Frolic
Downtown Leota. If you've never been to the Leota
Country Frolic then you've missed out! Once you
go, you know! Bluegrass, fish and all kinds of great
food in downtown Leota. No adm. chg. 812-752-9211;
Aug. 28-30
Whispering Beard Folk Festival
Old Mill Campground. Enjoy over 30 bands in the
Friendship Valley plus art and craft vendors, food and
more for the whole family. Adm. chg. 812-689-7431;
whisperingbeard.com C X
Aug. 29
Art Beat
Downtown. Enjoy a day-long showcase of over 200
visual, performing and culinary artists from South Bend
and surrounding areas. No adm. chg. 574-282-1110;
ArtBeatSouthBend.org C X
Aug. 29-30
Sellersburg (Clark Co., South Reg.)
Aug. 28
Beer and Bluegrass Festival
Downtown. Sample local breweries best beer. Enjoy food
vendors, kids' activities and live music from 7pm-10pm.
Aug. 28-30
35th Annual Fiddler Fest
Old Lock & Dam Park - Hwy 662. Fri. 5-8pm; Sat. Noon8pm; Sun. Noon-? Fiddler dinners, hamburgers, hot
dogs, homemade ice cream, jewelry, arts & crafts, family
games, and beer garden No adm. chg. 812-853-2815;
historicnewburgh.org C X
Aug. 28-30
GreekFest 2015
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Greek food,
pastries, culture, music, dancing, bazaar and family-oriented
children's area. Free parking options available. No adm. chg.
317-733-3033; indygreekfest.org C X
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Art in Speed Park
Speed Park. Juried art show of nation's finest artisans and
musical talents. Performing art demonstrations, children's
workshops, vast array of food selections and wine garden.
No adm. chg. 812-944-4078; artinspeedpark.com C X
Aug. 29
Artomobilia
Carmel Arts and Design District. Enjoy automotive art and
design while embracing the artwork of local galleries with a
presentation of automobiles and their iconic design. No adm.
chg. 317-571-2787; carmelartsanddesign.com C X
Aug. 29
Indiana Bacon Festival of Carroll County
Downtown. Join us for bacon, bands and brew at
the 2nd annual event. Enjoy live music, local foods,
craft beer and wine, BBQ cook-off, Kid Zone and
a bacon eating contest. Adm. chg. 866-374-6813;
indianabaconfestival.com C X
Aug. 29-30
Mishawaka (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.)
Michiana Renaissance Festival
Kamm Island Park, downtown. Michiana goes Medieval
on Mishawaka's beautiful Kamm Island. Music, comedy,
swordplay, acrobats, juggling, Kids' Quest, games, food, pub
and more! Adm. chg. MichianaRenFest.com X
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
Aug. 29
Tangier (Parke Co., West Reg.)
Sandlady Gourdfest
Gourd Farm. 16th annual gourd festival with classes.
9am-3pm. No adm. chg. 765-498-5428; sandlady.com X
Aug. 29
5th Annual Summertime Celebration of Arts
and Crafts
Fairgrounds. One of Central Indiana's most distinctive art
and craft shows, featuring over 80 exhibits from six states
inside air-conditioned building. Adm. chg. 419-436-1457;
cloudshows.biz X
SEPTEMBER
Sep. TBD
Converse (Miami Co. East Reg.)
Cheesecake Festival
Oak Hill Winery, Converse/Bunker Hill. Two locations.
Variety of cheesecakes paired up with different local wines,
wine tasting and sampling, minimal fee. 765-395-3632;
oakhillwines.com
Sep.-Oct.
Sep. 4-7
New Castle (Henry Co., East Reg.)
35th Annual Farmer's Pike Antique, Arts and
Crafts Festival
Seven miles east of New Castle (SR 38). Acres of treasures,
400 spaces of everything. Visit the Lighthouse Chapel.
Southern gospel, bluegrass, dance to bands and food galore.
Free parking. Adm. chg. 765-332-2576; farmerspike.com X
Sep. 4
See Jan. 2 listing.
Sep. 4-7
Ligonier (Noble Co., East Reg.)
Ligonier Marshmallow Festival
Main Street's downtown square. This event always features
lots of fun! Enjoy rides, entertainment, games and contests,
food, merchandise and more. No adm. chg. 260-302-2052;
marshmallowfestival.com C
2016 Festival Dates: Sep. 2-5
Sep. 4-7
Clinton (Vermillion Co., West Reg.)
Little Italy Festival
Water and N 9th Streets. Experience the 50th anniversary
of Clinton’s Little Italy Festival with music, food,
dancing, rides & kids’ games. Wagon rides, Fri. evening
parade, flea markets, Wine Garden, Sun. fireworks.
Five historic landmarks and museums. See 2012 State
Fair display on Italy! No adm. chg. 812-264-2322;
thelittleitalyfestival.org X
Sep.-Oct. 31
Orange County HomeGrown Orleans
Farmers Market
See May 16 listing.
Sep. 1-11
Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival
See Aug. 20 listing.
Sep. 4-7
Sep. 3-6
Auburn (Dekalb Co., East Reg.)
Plymouth (Marshall Co., North Reg.)
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Communitywide. Enjoy the collector car auctions, Parade of
Classics, Downtown Cruise-In, live music, ice cream social,
craft show, great food, flea market and antiques, much more.
No adm. chg. 260-925-3600; acdfestival.org C X
Sep. 4-7
Earl Park (Benton Co., West Reg.)
Earl Park Fall Festival
Town Park. Our festival has bingo, truck and tractor pull,
demo derby, flea markets, food and more. No adm. chg.
219-474-5081; earlparkfestival.com C X
Sep. 4-6
Brownstown (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.)
Jackson County Watermelon Festival
Courthouse square. Jackson County watermelons! Live music.
Native American shows. Pioneer Village. Sat. parade 1pm.
Sat. fireworks 10pm. Crafts, food and prizes. No adm. chg.
812-530-0671; jacksoncountywatermelonfestival.org C X
Marshall County Blueberry
Festival Since 1967
Centennial Park. Children's activities, food booths,
carnival, parade, 15k and 5k run. Classic car
show, craft booths, horse pull, garden tractor
pulls, spectacular fireworks. Sports competitions,
demonstrations at Historic Americana, a bicycle
cruise. Free entertainment. No adm. chg. X
574-936-5020; blueberryfestival.org
Sep. 4-5
Utica (Clark Co., South Reg.)
Utica Homecoming Festival
Community building and park. Best nature shows, free
live music, parade, benefit auction, car show, chicken,
fish, barbecue, giant baked potatoes, indoor a-c/outdoor
dining, variety of booths. No adm. chg. 812-987-4677;
uticapreservation.com C X
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SEPTEMBER
Sep. 4
Wine, Cheese and Art Festival
Meredith Plaza, Main St. Sample varieties of wine and
cheese while listening to music. View antique cars, art
and more. $10 admission includes wine glass and tastings.
812-254-5262; daviesscountychamber.com C X
Sep. 5-6
Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts
Fourth St., Grant St., Indiana St. Fine art, original craft,
entertainment in a beautiful urban setting. One of the top
art festivals in the nation. No adm. chg. 812-335-3814;
4thstreet.org X
Sep. 5, 12, 19, 26
See May 9 listing.
Sep. 5
Gateway Fest - Miracle Mile Parade
Gateway South District on Madison Ave. Celebrates Indy's
Gateway South neighborhood with the ABC Labor Day
Miracle Mile Parade, Miracle Mile Bike Ride & Miracle
Mile Cruisers Car Show. @miraclemile1957. No adm. chg.
317-781-4769; miraclemileparade.com X
Sep. 5
Global Fest
Morton Community Center. Celebration of world cultures
through music, dance, crafts, displays and international food.
Continuous stage entertainment and children's activities. No
adm. chg. 765-775-5113; westlafayette.in.gov C X
2016 Festival Date: Sep. 3
Sep. 5
Cannelburg (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)
Lucille Dillon Amish Quilt Auction
Simon J. Graber Community Building. The Daviess County
Amish Quilt Auction is the only auction selling authentic
hand-stitched Amish made quilts from Daviess County. This
quilt auction is the only place to see the most beautifully
made comforters and discuss the art of quilt making. No
adm. chg. 812-296-1775; daviesscounty.net C X
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Sep. 5
Lyles Station New Beginnings Celebration
Lyles Station Historic School and Museum grounds.
Children's activities, live music and BBQ dinners. Tours
of the historic school, 5k run/walk on Sat. No adm. chg.
812-385-2534; lylesstation.org X
Sep. 5-6
Metamora Music Festival
Lane's End Barn and Business District. Free performances
and workshops. Dulcimer, mandolin, guitar and more. Enjoy
traditional music along the Whitewater Canal. No adm. chg.
765-647-1212; metamoramusic.pbworks.com C X
Sep. 5
See May 9 listing.
Sep. 5-7
North Salem (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.)
North Salem Old Fashion Days
Downtown and Machinery Field. Entertainment, food,
raffle, parade, horse pull, zip-line, outhouse race, pie
contest, truck pull, car show, 5k/10k walk/run, line
dancing and bike ride. No adm. chg. 765-808-4504;
northsalemoldfashiondays.com X
Sep. 5
Syracuse (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.)
Oakwood Fine Arts Festival
Oakwood Resort. Return of premiere, juried, outdoor
fine arts and crafts festival. Features fine arts, fine crafts,
entertainment, children's art experience and foods. No adm.
chg. 574-518-1094; chqw.org X
Sep. 5
Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Free
Community Concert
Mill Race Park, 5th and Lindsey Streets. National and
area bands, food vendors, souvenirs. No seating provided.
Proceeds benefit patients with an advanced illness and their
families. No adm. chg. 812-314-8000; ourhospice.org/ C X
Sep. 5-6
Salute to Veterans of WWII
Indiana Military Museum grounds. Living history event
with WWII reenactment, vendors, indoor and outdoor
static displays, WWII vehicle parade. WWII veterans and
family receive free admission. Adm. chg. 812-882-1941;
indianamilitarymuseum.org X
SEPTEMBER
Sep. 5-6
55th Annual Tecumseh Lodge Pow Wow
Fairgrounds. Enjoy American Indian dancing, authentic arts
and crafts and Native American food. 10am-11pm. Adm. chg.
317-745-2858; tecumsehlodge.org X
Sep. 5-6
Vernon (Jennings Co., South Central Reg.)
Vernon Labor Day Festival
Around the square. Arts and crafts, live music, kiddie
area, antiques and much more. Sat. and Sun., 9am-5pm.
812-592-0428 C X
Sep. 6-9
Griffith (Lake Co., North Reg.)
Griffith Rock ‘n Rail Street Festival
Downtown on Broad St. Live music, great food, beer garden,
arts and crafts, kids’ fun, car show and more. No adm. chg.
219-924-7500; griffith.in.gov X
Sep. 6
See May 3 listing.
Sep. 7
95th Annual St. Peter's Labor Day Festival
Church grounds. Delicious country-fried chicken, homemade
turtle soup, beer garden, handmade quilts, country store,
games. Old-fashioned country hospitality, scenic setting. No
adm. chg. 812-623-3670; stpetersbrookville.com X
Sep. 9-13
Scottsburg Airport Powered Paraglider Fly-In
Scottsburg Airport. Check out the largest powered
paraglider fly-in the United States of America! Located at
beautiful Scottsburg Airport with a HUGE fireworks show!
No adm. chg. 812-752-9211; greatscottindiana.com C X
Sep. 10-12
Grabill (Allen Co., East Reg.)
Grabill Country Fair
Downtown. Buggy rides, handmade crafts, food vendors.
Sat. morning parade, children's games and contests.
Entertainment and merchants tent. No adm. chg.
260-627-5227; grabillcountryfair.com X
Sep. 10-13
Montgomery (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)
Montgomery Turkey Trot Festival
Montgomery Ruritan Park. Did you ever see turkeys race
and pigs wrestle? You can see this plus live entertainment,
crafts, bingo and much more! Adm. chg. 812-698-0524;
montgomeryruritanclub.com/TurkeyTrot.htm X
Sep. 10-13
Roann (Wabash Co., East Reg.)
Roann Covered Bridge Festival
Downtown. Free family-oriented festival with live
entertainment, parade, tractor pulls, mud volleyball, 5k run,
car show, rides, vendors, contests, more! No adm. chg.
765-833-2136; RoannCoveredBridgeFestival.com C X
Sep. 10-12
Roanoke (Huntington Co., East Reg.)
62nd Annual Roanoke Fall Festival
Roanoke Park. Free concerts, free kids' games, parades, demo
derby, NTPA tractor pull, corn bag toss tournament, paintball,
food alley, carnival rides, antique tractors, and more! No adm.
chg. 260-672-8116; discoverroanoke.org X
Sep. 10-12
Tipton County Pork Festival
Downtown courthouse square. Enjoy our famous pork chop
dinners. Experience food vendors, shopping, arts and crafts,
pageants, carnival, two parades and free concerts. No adm.
chg. ; tiptoncountyporkfestival.com X
Sep. 10-13
Elnora (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)
White River Valley Antique Show
Fairgrounds. Elnora SR 57. Working demonstrations of
threshing machines. Sawmills, sorghum, apple butter and
antique machinery. Gospel night. Children's day is Fri. Adm.
chg. 812-692-5831; wrvaa.org X
Sep. 11-12
Canaan (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.)
51st Annual Canaan Fall Festival and
49th Annual Pony Express Mail Run
Town square. Parade, pony express, pie baking contest,
vintage tractors, entertainment, food, games, corn hole,
flea market, Native American themed arts. No adm. chg.
812-839-4770; [email protected] X
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Sep. 11-13
Matthews (Grant Co., East Reg.)
Cumberland Covered Bridge Festival
Northeast side of the Cumberland Covered Bridge. Crafts,
flea market, live entertainment, inflatable amusements,
horse rides, lots of food, antique engines and tractors,
archery demonstrations, and much, much more. Adm. chg.
765-998-2928; matthewscoveredbridgefestival.com
Sep. 11-13
Oxford (Benton Co., West Reg.)
Dawson’s Too! Sticks & Stones
Dan Patch Days Festival
Rommel Park. Join us for a fun-filled weekend at the 46th
year. Carnival rides, food, flea market, games and music. No
adm. chg. 765-586-6137; danpatchdays.net X
Sep. 11-12
Darlington (Montgomery Co., West Reg.)
Mayberry Café
Natural Valley
Ranch
Nomad
Yarns
Where it Always Feels Like a
Festival
Beasley’s
Heartland
Apple Festival
Indiana Short
Film Festival
Darlington Fish Fry & Festival
Downtown Main St. Hand-breaded fish fry, car show,
antique tractors, games and contests for all ages,
parade, entertainment, vendors, kids' area. No adm. chg.
765-794-4787; darlingtonindiana.com X
Sep. 11-12
Fall Creek Heritage Fair
Falls Park, N Pendleton Ave. 200 booths with a variety of
arts and crafts. Lots of good food. Fri-Sat. 9am-6pm. No adm.
chg. 765-393-1119 X
Sep. 11-13
38th Annual Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral
and Fossil Show
County 4-H Fairgrounds. More than 75 gem, jewelry, mineral
and fossil dealers. Silent auctions, children's activities,
educational displays. Scientific society meetings. No adm. chg.
317-897-6639 X
Sep. 11-13
North Salem Old Fashion Days
VisitHendricksCounty.com
1-800-321-9666
Fairgrounds. Twenty hot air balloons in various shapes
& sizes. Balloon Glow, Health & Safety Family Fun!
Fair, Kiwanis Idol, Ice Fights, BMX bike shows, Game
Truck, live music, Kids’ Zone, food & commercial
vendors, 5k run/walk, car show, giant kites, BBQ
cook-off, fireworks! Adm. chg. C X
812-327-8575; indianaballoonfest.com
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SEPTEMBER
Sep. 11-13
Lanesville (Harrison Co., South Reg.)
Lanesville Heritage Weekend
Heritage Park. Three days of family entertainment. Antique
farm equipment and demonstrations, truck and tractor pulls,
childrens' rides, parade, fiddlers' contest and more. No adm.
chg. 812-952-2027; lanesvilleheritageweekend.org X
Sep. 11-13
Rensselaer (Jasper Co., North Reg.)
Little Cousin Jasper Festival
Historic courthouse square. Three days of family fun,
arts and crafts, food, games, parade, contests and free
entertainment every day. No adm. chg. 219-866-5001;
littlecousinjasper.com C X
Sep. 11-13
Paoli (Orange Co., South Reg.)
Paoli Fall Festival
Historic courthouse square. Three days of food and fun. Arts,
crafts, music, rides, games, contests and parade. Come join
us! No adm. chg. 812-723-4869; Paolichamber.com X
Sep. 11-12
Pendleton Fall Festival
Downtown. Art and craft booths, food, kid zone, music, the
cutest baby contest, South Madison visual arts exhibit. No
adm. chg. 765-278-3511; pendletonin.org X
Sep. 11-12
Small Town USA Festival
Beulah Park. Family-oriented festival good food, crafts
and entertainment. Small yet personable. Celebrating a
typical small town in America. No adm. chg. 765-724-3514;
smalltownusafestival.us X
Sep. 11-13
Zionsville (Boone Co., Central Reg.)
Zionsville Lion's Club 62nd Annual Fall Festival
Downtown in Lions Park. Parade Sat. am, carnival rides starting
Fri. pm, arts and crafts fair, pet pavilion and live music and
other entertainment all day and into the evening. Car show
Sun. No adm. chg. 317-873-5540; zlionsevents.com C X
Sep. 12-13
Andersontown Powwow and Indian Market
Athletic Park. Native American Powwow. Woodland Indians
camp, tipi village, birds of prey, exhibition and intertribal
dancing, music, cultural demonstrations, storytelling,
family fun. Children's activities, Native American art,
paintings, jewelry, textiles, pottery, cultural items. Adm. chg.
765-203-9770; Andersontownpowwow.org X
Sep. 12
Art on the Avenue
Little Turtle Waterway Plaza. Visual arts festival on the
banks of the Wabash River including music and a free Kidz
Korner. Adm. chg. 574-753-2610; casscountyarts.org X
Sep. 12
Spencer (Owen Co., West Reg.)
BBQ & Blues
McCormick's Creek State Park. Live blues music, local
barbecue vendors and interactive exhibits at the Nature
Center. Park admission chg. Noon-8pm. Adm. chg.
812-829-4344; friendsmccormickscreek.org C X
Sep. 12-13
Bridgeton Milling and Craft Demo Days
Bridgeton Gristmill, 1878 Grounds. Live demonstrations at
the mill. Grinding organic flour and cornmeal on 200-yearold French buhr stones. Pioneer craft demonstrations, fiber
arts. No adm. chg. 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com X
Sep. 12-13
Columbus Scottish Festival
County 4-H Fairgrounds. Join us for a weekend of family fun.
The best of Scotland, right here in Southern Indiana! Adm.
chg. 812-546-6060; scottishfestival.org C X
Sep. 12-13
Danville Tri Kappa Fair on the Square
Courthouse square. Crafts, live music, food vendors,
farmers market, kettle corn, antiques and collectibles.
[email protected] No adm. chg. 317-432-1175;
danvilletrikappa.org X
Sep. 12
Farmland (Randolph Co., East Reg.)
Farmland Good Old Days Festival
Downtown. Browse a wide variety of arts and crafts,
collectibles, antiques and food booths. Car show, live music,
demonstrations, pie auction and children's activities. No adm.
chg. 765-468-7631; farmlandindiana.org C X
Sep. 12
French Market
42nd and Central, St. Joan of Arc Church. One of Indy's
best neighborhood festivals. French and American
cuisine, live music, children’s activities, unique artisan
booths. Beer & wine garden. No adm. chg. 317-283-5508;
sjoa.org/frenchmarket X
Sep. 12-20
Friendship Flea Market
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SEPTEMBER
Come Have Some Family Fun in Boone County!
Spend a day at the Brick Street Market
or the Boone County 4H Fair. Take in a
polo match, a bicycle race, a world class
horse show or a go-cart grand prix.
Whenever you’re ready to visit, Boone County
has something fun for you and your family right here in the Heart of Indiana!
Calendar of Events
- april
Boone County Home & Garden Show lebanon
april
on
24th Annual Spring Pow-wow leban
- may
Brick Street Market & Market Eve zionsville
Jamestown Annual Fish Fry jamestown - june
Light the Night Festival lebanon - june
july
July 4th Celebrations lebanon and zionsville Boone County 4H Fair lebanon - july
Sunday Night Concerts zionsville - july
Boone County Polo Event whitestown - july
ille - august
Trader’s Point Hunt Charity Horse Show zionsv
Centurion Bicycle Race zionsville - august
Labor Day Festival advance - september
Zionsville Fall Festival september
Back to the Fifties Festival lebanon - september
ber
Festival of the Turning Leaves thorntown - septem
lebanon - september
Lincoln’s Lebanon & Civil War Re-enactment
Grand Prix of Whitestown whitestown - octob
Village Ghost Walk zionsville - october
Christmas in the Village zionsville - december
ber
Holidays at Dull’s Tree Farm thorntown - decem
er
For latest dates on all festivities plus the news
& updates, please visit www.boonecvb.com.
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Sep. 12-13
Heartnut Festival
Johnson County Park, north of Camp Atterbury. Rendezvous
and reenactment camps, food, car show, music, kids' activities,
train rides, raptor show, petting zoo, craft vendors and more!
No adm. chg. 812-526-6809; jocoparks.com X
Sep. 12
Mississinewa Triathlon
Mississinewa Park. Swim, bike, run triathlon. Adm. chg.
Sep. 12-20
National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association's
National Championship Shoot
Grounds of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.
Shooting competitions, living history demonstrations and
crafts, period music, muzzleloading supplies, children's
activities, museum. Parking chg. Adm. chg. 800-745-1493;
nmlra.org X
Sep. 12
Potterypalooza
Front lawn, Richmond Art Museum. Join us for a celebration
of ceramics, food and music as we highlight talented
regional artists who work in clay. Pottery will be displayed
and available for purchase! No adm. chg. 765-966-0256;
richmondartmuseum.org/portfolio/potterypalooza/ X
Sep. 12
St. Boniface Germanfest
Downtown. Lafayette's fastest growing, family-friendly
festival. Five bands, three beer gardens, German food,
carnival rides and $10,000 raffle. No adm. chg. 765-404-4717;
lafayettegermanfest.org C X
Sep. 12-13
Stone's Trace Pioneer Festival
US 33, 1.5 miles south of Ligonier. Large array of trade crafts
practiced by our forefathers. Period entertainment, black
powder skills, children's activities, Civil War encampment and
good food. Adm. chg. 260-856-2666; stonestrace.com X
Sep. 19
Taste of Hancock County
Downtown, Courthouse plaza. Live music and food samplings
benefiting FUSE and the Greenfield Area Chamber of
Commerce. Purchase food tickets. 4pm-10pm. Adm. chg.
317-477-4188; tasteofhancockcounty.com C X
Sep. 12
Valparaiso (Porter Co., North Reg.)
Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
Downtown. Family fun for all ages! Arts and craft booths,
popcorn parade, 5k run, live entertainment on two
event stages. Parking chg. No adm. chg. 219-464-8332;
valparaisoevents.com C X
Sep. 13
Carmel PorchFest
Monon Trail to Rangeline Rd. A variety of musical acts
performing live on neighborhood porches. All participants,
including bands, are comprised of volunteers. 1pm-5pm. No
adm. chg. 317-804-1879; carmelporchfest.org X
Sep. 16-19
Sullivan (Sullivan Co., West Reg.)
Sullivan County Rotary Corn Festival
Downtown square. 60th annual festival showcases carnival
rides, free nightly music, fair food and vendors cover the
square lawn to promote a family friendly atmosphere. No
adm. chg. 812-268-5540; sullivanrotary.org X
Sep. 17-19
Ellettsville (Monroe Co., South Central Reg.)
Monroe County Fall Festival
Marci Jane Lewis Park. A variety of entertainment, plenty of
food and craft vendors and commercial tent. Queen contest
and parade on Sat. at Noon! No adm. chg. 812-876-3860;
monroecountyfallfestival.org C X
Sep. 17-20
Nappanee (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)
Nappanee Apple Festival
Downtown, Depot Plaza, Municipal Airport, Callander
Sportsplex. Two stages of entertainment, 200+ craft and
commercial booths, parade with airplane flyover, carnival
rides, tractor and truck pull, scholarship pageant, contests.
No adm. chg. 574-773-7812; nappaneeapplefestival.org C X
Sep. 18-20
Amboy (Miami Co., East Reg.)
Amboy Fall Festival
Downtown. Games, face painting, delicious bake sale,
car show, parade, karaoke. No adm. chg. 765-395-7751;
miamicochamber.com X
Sep. 18-19
Back to the Fifties Festival, Inc
Downtown on the square. Entertainment, food, kids'
activities, classic car and bicycle shows, booths, art and
photography show, street dance, 5k run. Free shuttle. No
pets. No adm. chg. 866-447-5050; fiftiesfestival.com C X
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SEPTEMBER
Sep. 18-20
French Lick (Orange Co., South Reg.)
Sep. 18-20
Sep. 18-20
Bloomingdale (Parke Co., West Reg.)
Sep. 18-19
Block Bash
French Lick Town Green. The nation's top ten chainsaw
carvers compete for three days in the heart of French Lick.
Live music, artisans, beer and wine garden, classic cars, food.
No adm. chg. 812-936-3030; bearhollowwoodcarvers.com X
Fall Outta Summer Music Festival
The Original Sugar Creek Campground. Annual music festival
that includes camping and bands on both Friday and Saturday
evenings with vendors for one price. Always the third
weekend of September when Summer officially turns into
Fall. Adm. chg. 765-413-7716; fallouttasummer.com X
Sep. 18-20
Francesville (Pulaski Co., North Reg.)
Francesville Fall Festival
Downtown. Free entertainment daily, arts, crafts, flea
markets, fun run, dinners, parade (Sat.), auto show, garden
tractor pull, corn hole contests, fireworks, Jungle John
show, street music, craft demos., kids’ programs. No adm.
chg. 219-567-9689; francesvillefallfestival.com C X
Sep. 18-20
Frankton (Madison Co., East Reg.)
Frankton Heritage Days/Balloon Extravaganza
NW side of town. Celebrating 40 years of festival fun! Hot
air balloons, antique tractors, parade, carnival and family
focused events. Free entertainment, parking and shuttle
rides. Adm. chg. 765-617-9864; heritagedays.org X
Sep. 18-20
Gennett Records Walk of Fame Music Festival
9th Annual
Main St. and Whitewater Gorge Park. Richmond launched
some of the world's greatest recording artists such as Louis
Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Hoagy Carmichael, Gene
Autry and Jelly Roll Morton. No adm. chg. 765-962-2860;
starrgennett.org C X
Sep. 18-20
Golden Heritage Days Festival
Courthouse square. Enjoy over 20 food booths, live
entertainment, crafts with activities and rides for the kids
and ABATE motorcycle show! No adm. chg. 812-385-2134;
gibsoncountychamber.org/heritage-days X
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20th Annual Indy Irish Fest
Military Park. Three days of Irish music, dance, cultural
exhibits and demos, hurling, Celtic canines, sheep herding,
kilted mile, children's area, shopping, food and drink. Parking
chg. Adm. chg. 317-713-7117; IndyIrishFest.com C X
Middlebury Fall Festival
Downtown parks. A community celebration featuring local
artisans and crafters, Amish food, entertainment, fireworks,
cornhole, baking contest, and 5k run/walk. No adm. chg.
574-825-4300; middleburyfestivals.com X
Sep. 18-20
Milltown (Crawford Co., South Reg.)
Milltown Community Festival
Downtown. Enjoy an array of musical performers and a
weekend packed with fun events for the entire family. No
adm. chg. 812-633-4848 X
Sep. 18-19
Nineveh (Johnson Co., Central Reg.)
Nineveh Heritage Festival
Crossroads. "A Celebration of Home" at gateway of
Brown County parade, entertainment, kids' games, silent
auction, contests, vendors. No adm. chg. 317-439-6434;
ninevehfestival.org X
Sep. 18-20
(Fountain Co., West Reg.)
45th Annual Potawatomi Festival, Inc.
Children’s activities, arts, crafts, heritage, flea
market, dog show, classic car/bike show, Queen
contest, food, live entertainment, fireworks.
facebook.com/PotawatomiFestivalINC Adm. chg.
765-299-6651; potawatomifestival.com C X
Sep. 18-19
St. George Festival
10748 E 116th St. Middle Eastern food, culture, music,
dancing, church tours, family atmosphere. Friday, 5-11pm;
Saturday, noon-11pm. Offsite parking. Visit our website. No
adm. chg. 317-845-7755; stgindy.org X
Sep. 18-19
Tree City Fall Festival
Courthouse square. Music and art festival includes parade,
vendors, lip-sync, idol contests, queen pageant, Little
Miss and Mister pageants. No adm. chg. 877-883-5447;
treecityfallfestival.com C X
SEPTEMBER
Sep. 19-20
Fountain City (Wayne Co., East Reg.)
Sep. 19-20
Blue River Valley Pioneer Fair
Fairgrounds. Living history from 1822-1865 in a village of
costumed participants. Music, magic, food, crafters, animals
and more. Adm. chg. 317-392-4634; grovermuseum.org X
Levi Coffin Days Festival
Citywide. 48th annual festival includes art and crafts, vendor
booths, parade, live entertainment, food, kids’ activities,
10k/5k run/walk and fun for all ages. $3 parking chg. No adm.
chg. 765-847-2691; indianafestivals.org X
Culver Wine Fair
Culver Cove Restaurant & Conference Center. 4th annual
wine fair held on the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee. The
fair boasts Indiana wineries, appetizers, giveaways and boat
tours. Adm. chg. 574-842-5253; culverchamber.com X
Sep. 19-26
Mitchell (Lawrence Co., South Central Reg.)
Sep. 19-20
Culver (Marshall Co., North Reg.)
Sep. 19
10th Annual DHC Bizarre Bazaar
Downtown. Harrison Park along Hohman Ave. Games,
activities, car show, 5k run, music, contest, vendors. No adm.
chg. 219-512-4298; downtownhammond.org X
Sep. 19-20
Johnny Appleseed Festival
Archer and Johnny Appleseed Parks. Period festival
with an array of food, crafts, antiques and music. Fun
for the whole family! No adm. chg. 260-427-6003;
JohnnyAppleseedFestival.org X
Sep. 19
Knox County Chili Cook-Off
Patrick Henry Square. Chili sampling, musical entertainment
and a tube race on the Wabash River. No adm. chg.
800-886-6443; vincennescvb.org X
Sep. 19-20
Koh-Koh-Mah and David Foster
Living History Encampment
Wildcat Valley in Western Howard Co. French and Indian
battle, music, horse and artillery demonstration, 1700s
food and crafts, tomahawk throwing contest. Adm. chg.
kohkohmah.com X
Sep. 19-20
Kunstfest
Main St. and throughout Historic New Harmony. Our
biggest festival of the year! Honors our German heritage
and founding fathers of New Harmony. Great music, foods,
reenactments, artwork, and much more. No adm. chg.
812-682-3352; newharmony.biz X
Mitchell 69th Persimmon Festival
Main St. Persimmon pudding/desserts, Pioneer Village.
Main Street activities begin 9/21: stage entertainment,
exhibits, food, amusement rides, parade 9/26. No adm. chg.
812-849-4441; persimmonfestival.org X
Sep. 19
Donaldson (Marshall Co., North Reg.)
MoonTree Festival
MoonTree Studios, 9601 Union Rd. Outdoor art fair,
demonstrating artists, music, street entertainers, food and
good company. Attendees can participate in a natural building
project. No adm. chg. 574-935-1712; moontreestudios.org X
2016 Festival Dates: Sep. 17
Sep. 19-20
Muncie (Delaware Co., East Reg.)
Old Washington Street Festival
500 block of E Washington St. Three entertainment
stages, arts and crafts, food, demonstrations, kids' area,
car show, historic home tours and Emily Kimbrough's
Home Museum. No adm. chg. 765-289-9304;
oldwashingtonstreetfestival.org C X
Sep. 19
Pleasant View (Shelby Co., Central Reg.)
Pleasant View Heritage Day Festival
Downtown. Annual street fair and parade. Lots of arts
and crafts, vendor booths, car show, food trucks, live
entertainment, bounce house, rock climb, games, antique
tractors. No adm. chg. 317-865-3617 X
Sep. 19
Smokin' For a Cause
Paradise Spring Historic Park. Amateur backyard
barbecue contest. No adm. chg. 765-981-2924;
smokin-for-a-cause.org X
Sep. 19-20
Trail of Courage Living History Festival
Fulton County Historical Society grounds. French-Indian
War, Revolutionary War, Western Fur Trade encampments
of pre-1840s. Foods cooked over open fires, Indian dances,
programs each day on two stages. Adm. chg. 574-223-4436;
fultoncountyhistory.org X
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Sep. 19-20
20th Century Chevy Car Fest
Eastside Park. Cruise in on Sat. night! Enjoy the fabulous
show of custom cars, antiques, most modern. Awards on Sun.
No adm. chg. 812-617-5580; daviesscountychamber.com X
Sep. 19
Rushville (Rush Co., East Reg.)
Wendell Willkie Days
Downtown. Parade, wine tasting, games, vendors, crafters,
photography show, pedal tractor pull, farmers' market, live
music, Covered Bridge Poker Run, activities for all ages. No
adm. chg. 765-932-2880; rushcounty.com X
Sep. 20
Art on The Wabash
Tapawingo Park. Artists from 15 counties display their art
along the beautiful Wabash River in this juried fair. No adm.
chg. 800-721-2787; artonthewabash.com X
2016 Festival Dates: Sep. 25
Sep. 20
Rome (Perry Co., South Reg.)
Rome Courthouse Days
Old Courthouse. Live entertainment, fried chicken dinners,
crafts and fun for all. No adm. chg. 812-836-2184 X
Sep. 22-26
Bluffton (Wells Co., East Reg.)
Bluffton Free Street Fair
Downtown streets. Annual street fair offering vendor booths,
food, games, parades, idol contest, free entertainment,
horse and pony pull. No adm. chg. 260-824-4351;
blufftonstreetfair.com X
Sep. 23-27
Versailles (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.)
Versailles Pumpkin Show
Courthouse square. Second oldest festival in Indiana. Large
parade Sat., giant pumpkin contest, carnival rides, live
entertainment, contests of all kinds, Wed-Sun. No adm. chg.
888-747-5394; versaillespumpkinshow.com X
Sep. 24-26
Autumn Festival
Downtown. car show, vintage camper show, parade, rides,
vendors, farmers market, entertainment, soup challenge.
No admission charge. Golf carts welcome. No adm. chg.
765-329-0965; [email protected] C X
Sep. 24-27
Franklin County Antique Machinery Show
Fairgrounds. Now in its 21st year, the show will host the
National Show for Case Corp. Adm. chg. 866-647-6555;
fcamc.org/ C X
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Sep. 25-27
Angola Civil War Days
Commons Park. Battle reenactments, Civil War dance,
Sat. night artillery fire, interactive historical events and
famous historical characters. No adm. chg. 800-LAK-E101;
angolacivilwardays.com X
Sep. 25-27
Cory (Clay Co., West Reg.)
Cory Apple Festival
Community Building grounds. Crafts, flea market, antiques,
yard sales, carnival, car show, beer garden. Sat. fish fry. Sun.
chicken noodles and parade. No adm. chg. 812-864-2229;
coryapplefestival.com C X
Sep. 25-27
Fairmount (Grant Co., East Reg.)
Fairmount Museum Days/James Dean Festival
Main St. and Playacres Park. Authentic James Dean
memorabilia, two motorcycles at the museum. James Dean
look-alike contest, custom car show, carnival, parade,
crafts, food, entertainment. No adm. chg. 765-948-4555;
jamesdeanartifacts.com X
Sep. 25-27
Thorntown (Boone Co., Central Reg.)
Festival of the Turning Leaves
Main St. Fri. 6pm Bluegrass Jam; Sat. 9am 5k/10k walk/run,
1pm parade; Sun. car show. All weekend free entertainment,
children's area, street fair and food court. No adm. chg.
765-336-2488; thorntownfestival.org C X
Sep. 25-27
Hardy Lake Raptor Days
Hardy Lake Raptor Center. 3 days per year Hardy Lake
opens the Raptor Center to the public to educate
people on raptors. Raptors, Osprey tours and tons of
activities for the whole family! Adm. chg. 812-752-9211;
Sep. 25-27
Hope Heritage Days
Historic town square. Don't miss Bartholomew County's
largest festival! Join us for our 48th year. Enjoy live music,
fireworks, parade, exhibitions, food/vendor booths and more!
No adm. chg. 812-546-4940; heritageofhope.com C X
Sep. 25-27
Kewanna (Fulton Co., North Reg.)
Kewanna Fall Festival - “Tribute To Home
Town Heroes”
Street and park. Free circus, carnival rides, continuous
live entertainment, vendors and lumberjack show, auction,
parade, garden tractor pull, Chief run/walk. No adm. chg.
574-653-2055 X
SEPTEMBER
Sep. 25-27
Old Court Days
See May 29 listing.
Sep. 25-27
Wanatah (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)
Wanatah Scarecrow Festival
Scarecrow Square, N Main St. Parade, car show, fall harvest
contests, craft and food vendors, 5k run/3k walk, 3-on-3
tourney, scarecrow sculpting. Free entertainment and shuttle.
No adm. chg. scarecrowfest.org X
Sep. 26-27
Atlanta (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)
Atlanta New Earth Festival
Downtown. 42nd annual event. Hamilton County's
largest and longest running festival. Over 600 vendors.
Juried art show, crafts, antiques, collectibles, food,
entertainment and kid's area. No adm. chg. 765-292-2626;
atlantaindiana.com X
Sep. 26-27
Carmel International Arts Festival
Arts & Design District. Featuring 135 diverse juried artists
with two stages of live entertainment featuring international
dance and music. Fun atmosphere for the whole family. No
adm. chg. 317-600-6118; carmelartsfestival.org C X
Sep. 26
Bowling Green (Clay Co., West Reg.)
Clayshire Castle Medieval Faire
Eastern Clay County. A medieval faire based on War of the
Roses. Combat, theater, minstrels and vendors. 11am-5pm.
Adm. chg. 317-797-3822; Clayshirecastle.com X
Sep. 26-30
Covered Bridge and Wallace Model T Garage Tour
4-H Fairgrounds. Five-day tour of the covered bridges,
Wallace Garage, Amish farmsteads, Parke County and
surrounding counties' parks and scenic drives. No adm. chg.
812-239-8662; westcentralindianamodelters.com X
Sep. 26-27
Griffith (Lake Co., North Reg.)
36th Annual Fall Harvest Craft Festival
Griffith Central Park. Large variety of quality handmade
crafts! Tasty lunch menu, desserts, live music. Start Christmas
shopping here! Join us for a great weekend. No adm. chg.
219-670-8538; troop264fallharvestcraftfestival.weebly.com X
Sep. 26-Oct. 31
Sep. 26-Oct. 31
Fall Harvest Festival-Indianapolis
7010 E Raymond St. Tractor-drawn hayride to pumpkin
patch, pumpkin-eating dinosaur; exotic animals, pony
rides, straw bale and cornfield mazes for kids. Food
and music on weekends. Adm. chg. 317-356-6995;
watermansfamilyfarm.com X
Sep. 26
Fishers Oktoberfest @ Saxony
Witten Park. Celebrates German heritage with German food,
beer garden, live music, arts and crafts vendors, kids' games
and activities & other favorites. No adm. chg. 317-595-3195;
fishersfreedomfestival.org/fundraising/oktoberfest/ C X
Sep. 26-27
Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival
Hier's Park. Relive the mid-1800s. Encampment, military drills,
pioneer village, entertainment, farmers' market, antiques,
crafts, children's games, vintage baseball and food. Adm. chg.
800-848-4282; pioneerfestival.org X
Sep. 26
Covington (Fountain Co., West Reg.)
Fountain Trust Apple Fest Bicycle Tour &
Covington Apple Fest
City square. Five and 30-mile Fountain Trust Bicycle Tour, cartruck-motorcycle show, entertainment, Masonic Fish Fry, 100
booths, courthouse and clerk's building tours. No adm. chg.
765-793-3267; covington-cba.com/ X
Sep. 26-27
Harvest Celebration Festival
Lanthier Winery. Artisans and crafters fill outdoor galleries
with unique creations while visitors enjoy wine tasting,
shopping, fun and festival food.10am-5pm both days. No adm.
chg. 812-273-2409; lanthierwinery.com X
Sep. 26
Harvest Fest
Market Square. Great family outing. Enjoy hot apple
dumplings, crafts, activities for kids, pumpkins, fall flowers,
wagon rides. Visit our covered bridge. No adm. chg.
260-982-7644; northmanchesterchamber.com C X
Sep. 26
6th Annual Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival
Fairgrounds. Supports North Webster Chamber Kids’
Fall Harvest Festival-Greenwood
Santa Visit. Local homemade soups, music, family-friendly
South of County Line Rd. on Hwy. 37. Acres of pumpkins,
attraction, craft vendor market, downtown shopping and
tractor-drawn hayrides, farm animals to visit, photo
sales. Family fun for all! No adm. chg. 574-834-7076;
opportunities, indoor preschool play area, outdoor fun zones,
northwebster.com X
picnic area, family FunFunFun! Adm. chg. 317-888-4189;
watermansfamilyfarm.com X
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Sep. 26-Oct. 25
Whiteland (Johnson Co., Central Reg.)
Oct. 1 – 4, 2015 ● Greenfield, IN
Kelsay Farms
Kelsay Farms. Dairy farm, corn maze, farm tours, pumpkins,
music, food, hayrides, kids' play area, moo choo, Bale
Mountain, milkshakes, burgers, family fun. Adm. chg.
317-535-4136; kelsayfarms.com C X
2016 Festival Dates: Sep. 24-Oct. 30
Sep. 26-27
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art & Craft
Historic neighborhood. Southern Indiana's premier
outdoor juried fine arts and crafts show. Riverfront
Foodfest and live entertainment. Kids' Korner activity
tent. Become a "friend" on Facebook! No adm. chg.
812-265-2956; madisonchautauqua.com C X
www.rileyfestival.com
450 Vendors - Food - Crafts Kids'
FunZone - Art Exhibits - 2 Parades Live
Entertainment – Fall Festival Fun
Historic
GREENFIELD
Home of the
HJ Ricks Centre for the Arts
www.rickscentre.com
Sep. 26-Oct. 31
Pumpkin Harvest Festival
Stonycreek Farm. 43rd annual. Hayrides, pumpkin patch,
bonfire parties, school field trips, zip line, jumping pillow,
family fun! Parking chg. except on Monday. Adm. chg.
317-773-3344; stonycreekfarm.net X
Sep. 27-Oct. 3
Dugger (Sullivan Co., West Reg.)
Dugger Coal Festival
Community Center (Park). Since 1979, the festival
celebrates the town's coal mining heritage and the Union
H.S. homecoming. Great food, a parade, arts & crafts, car
and motorcycle show, more! No adm. chg. 812-699-0904;
duggercoalfestival.com C X
Sep. 30-Oct. 3
Aurora (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.)
Aurora Farmers Fair
Downtown. One of Indiana’s oldest street festivals featuring
a huge parade, rides, two stages of free entertainment and
food booths. A family affair. No adm. chg. 812-926-1300;
aurorafarmersfair.org X
OCTOBER
Oct.
Oct.
See May 16 listing.
122 W. Main St., Greenfield, IN 46140
317-477-8687 Toll-free 866-384-TOUR
[email protected]
www.visithancockcounty.com
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OCTOBER
Oct. 1
ArtsWalk
Downtown. Multiple gallery openings, Muncie Three
Trails Music Series, Muncie Symphony Orchestra,
multiple performances and exhibits by Ball State students
and faculty. 5pm-9pm. No adm. chg. 765-282-7897;
downtownmuncie.org C X
2016 Festival Date: Oct. 6
Oct. 1-3
Oct. 1-3
Shipshewana Fall Crafters Fair
Downtown. Annual fall festival of crafters, demonstrators
and musicians. A tribute to the crafting and old-fashioned
culture of the surrounding countryside. Quilters, carvers,
painters, potters, musicians and crafters of all types
provide demonstrations and entertainment. No adm. chg.
866-631-9675; FallCraftersFair.com X
Oct. 2-4, 9-11
Aurora Farmers Fair
See Sep. 30 listing.
Oct. 1-3
Autumn Camping Weekend I & II
Mississinewa Park. Camping and family activities. Registration
required. Adm. chg. 260-468-2127; miamicochamber.com
Oct. 1-31
Oct. 2-4
Bloomfield (Greene Co., South Central Reg.)
Dugger Coal Festival
Fall Harvest Festival-Greenwood
Oct. 1-31
Bloomfield Apple Festival
Town Park. Various craft and food vendors, carnival, car show,
live music, free parking and shuttle service. No adm. chg.
812-384-4946; bloomfieldapplefest.com/ X
2016 Festival Dates: Oct. 7-9
Oct. 1-25
Oct. 2-3
Borden (Clark Co., South Reg.)
Fall Harvest Festival-Indianapolis
Kelsay Farms
Oct. 1-31
Pumpkin Fantasyland
Fashion Farm. Pumpkins, gourds and squash are used
to create well-known characters and historical events.
Hayrides, mazes and refreshments. Adm. chg. 260-894-4498;
pumpkinfantasyland.com X
Oct. 1-31
Pumpkin Harvest Festival
Oct. 1-4
Riley Festival
Downtown US 40 and SR 9. Has 450 booths with arts,
crafts, food and flea market. Home arts & quilts, fine arts &
photography shows. Parades, living history and fun zone. No
adm. chg. 317-462-2141; rileyfestival.com X
Oct. 1-3
Seymour (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.)
43rd Annual Seymour Oktoberfest
Downtown. Enjoy arts and crafts, food booths, biergarten,
carnival, parade, free entertainment nightly, flea market,
balloon race and more! 11am-11pm. No adm. chg.
812-523-1414; seymouroktoberfest.com X
Borden Valley Day Festival
Borden Community Park. A family event with a 5k
walk/run, arts and craft booths, kids' games, pumpkin
painting, fried biscuits and apple butter, chicken BBQ,
fish fry and entertainment. No adm. chg. 812-967-2234;
bordenindiana.com X
Oct. 2-4
Cataract (Owen Co., West Reg.)
47th Annual Cataract VFD Bean Dinner Festival
Downtown. 100+ vendors including food, crafts, tools and
antiques. 700 pounds of beans and ham served. Benefits
Cataract Volunteer Fire Department. Parking chg. No adm.
chg. 765-795-4022; freewebs.com/cataractvfd X
Oct. 2-4
Portage (Porter Co., North Reg.)
Elvis FANtasy Fest
Woodland Park Community Building. See top Elvis Tribute
Artists for an Elvis Presley Enterprises Ultimate Prequalifier
contest. Live band, Elvis dealers and special guests. Adm. chg.
888-406-5885; ElvisFestival.com X
Oct. 2
See Jan. 2 listing.
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OCTOBER
Newport Antique Auto
Hill Climb
Newport, Indiana
The world's largest antique auto competition
event, featuring more than 300 competition cars
competing over the 1800-foot-long,
140-foot-high Newport Hill, plus more than 400
antique and street rods in the Car Show.
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~Always the first Sunday in October~
Oct. 2, 3 & 4, 2015 • Sep. 30-Oct. 2, 2016
Sponsored By The
NEWPORT LIONS CLUB
Box 398, Newport, Indiana 47966
(765) 492-4220
www.newporthillclimb.com
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OCTOBER
Oct. 2-4
Metamora Canal Days Autumn Festival
Whitewater Canal. Celebrate Fall in Metamora, Indiana's
Canal Town. Craft and antique vendors along the canal.
Operating grist mill, canal boat, train. No adm. chg.
Oct. 3-4
Feast of the Hunters' Moon
Fort Ouiatenon. Reenactment of life during the 18th century.
French, British and Native American trading post, food,
crafts, demonstrations and music. Adm. chg. 765-476-8411;
tippecanoehistory.org/feast.htm X
Oct. 2-4
Newport (Vermillion Co., West Reg.)
Oct. 3-4
Courthouse square. Timed competition for antique cars
and motorcycles in 31 classes, antique and street rod car
show, collector car auction, flea market, Sat. 5pm parade,
antique car raffle, cruise-in, street dance, fireworks, baby
contest, dog show, queen pageant, good food. No adm. chg.
765-492-4220; newporthillclimb.com X
Saxony. 11th annual jousting combat demonstrations,
acrobats, fire breathings, sword swallowing, period music,
rowdy music, unique shopping, dancing, pirates, comedy,
history reenactment, swordplay, grand parade, beer and
mead, end of day pub sing and tons of shows! Adm. chg.
317-595-3400; fishersrenfaire.com X
Fishers Renaissance Faire
Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb
Oct. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31
Streaper's Nightmare Haunted Adventure
71 W 7th St. Haunted adventure awaits! Two floors
of terror entirely indoors. Adm. chg. 574-292-1364;
streapersnightmare.com
Franklin Fall Festival
Downtown. Food and craft vendors, free live concerts,
bounce houses, baking contest, parade. Sponsored by
Franklin Parks and Recreation. No adm. chg. 317-736-3689;
franklinparks.org X
Oct. 3
Oct. 2-4
Westville (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)
Westville Pumpkin Festival
Prairie Meadow Park. A family celebration of the pumpkin
harvest. Enjoy pumpkin pie, crafts and food booths, tractor
pulls, parade and entertainment. No adm. chg. 219-879-8280 X
Oct. 3-4
Kendallville (Noble Co., East Reg.)
Apple Festival of Kendallville
Fairgrounds. 1800-1865 pioneer festival offering
demonstrators, primitive village, children's crafts and
games, contests, antiques, crafts, wonderful foods
and entertainment. No adm. chg. 260-350-1119;
kendallvilleapplefestival.com C X
Oct. 3
Bike the Bridges Fall Challenge
Beechwood Park. Choose from a variety of scenic
bicycle routes. Free food to entrants. Covered bridges.
Support and Gear (SAG) stops. 7:30am start. Adm. chg.
bikethebridges.org X
Oct. 3-4, 11-12
Denver (Miami Co., East Reg.)
Oct. 3
Doud Orchard Cider Weekend & Fall Fest
8971 N State Road 19. Fall has arrived so come out and
enjoy pumpkin picking, entertainment, food, crafts and fun for
the entire family. No adm. chg. 765-985-3937 C
See May 9 listing.
Oct. 3-4
Friendship Music Festival-Bluegrass in the Valley
Old Mill Campground. Enjoy a weekend of bluegrass
music in the beautiful outdoors. Regional bands, food and
craft vendors, camping and more for all ages. Adm. chg.
888-747-5394; friendshipmusicfestival.com C X
Oct. 3-11
New Albany (Floyd Co., South Reg.)
Harvest Homecoming Festival
Downtown. On the beautiful Ohio River for 48 years.
Parade, rides, entertainment, children's events, craft and food
booths and more! Adm. chg. at some events. 812-944-8572;
harvesthomecoming.com C X
Oct. 3
Heartbeat of Washington Fall Festival
Main St. Enjoy vendors, food, bands and fun for the
whole family! Come, celebrate and strengthen the
downtown community! No adm. chg. 812-254-5262;
daviesscountychamber.com C X
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OCTOBER
Oct. 3-4, 10-11
Oct. 9-10
Austin (Scott Co., South Reg.)
Oct. 3-4
Oct. 9-11
Heartland Apple Festival
Beasley's Orchard. A fun-filled family event featuring hayrides
to the pumpkin patch and an 8-acre corn maze. Great food!
Charges for corn maze, Kids' Zone, hayrides. Parking chg $5.
No adm. chg. 317-745-4876; beasleys-orchard.com X
Jay County Heritage Festival
Jay County Historical Society. Demonstrations,
entertainment, reenactors, food, exhibits, kids’ area, crafts,
artisans, carriage rides, old-time game area, music, history. No
adm. chg. 260-726-7168; jaycountyhistory.org X
Oct. 3-4
Nostalgia Fest 2015
Hires Park & Fairgrounds. Celebrate the ‘50s & ‘60s
era. Huge car show, craft & hobby show, flea market,
entertainment, model & small car hobby show. Pinstriper &
air brush artist gathering. No adm. chg. 260-273-1447 X
Oct. 3
Oktoberfest Celebration & Chili Cook-Off
Riverwalk and Circus City building. Chili cook off located on
the Riverwalk features entertainment, beer & wine tent, food,
kids activities. The 5k, 10k run/walk will start at the Circus
City Building. Adm. chg. 765-472-1923; miamicochamber.com
Oct. 3
Potter's Bridge Fall Festival
Potter's Bridge Park. Arts and craft vendors at the historical
Potter's Covered Bridge along the White River. No adm. chg.
317-770-4400; myhamiltoncountyparks.com X
Oct. 3
Veedersburg (Fountain Co., West Reg.)
Veedersburg Scarecrow Jubilee
Downtown. Dig for Cash, family-friendly, children’s
activities, food, vendors, crafts, corn pit, kettle ham &
beans, free pumpkins, free entertainment! No adm. chg.
765-585-0033 C
Oct. 4
See May 3 listing.
Oct. 8-11
Martinsville (Morgan Co., Central Reg.)
Morgan County Fall Foliage Festival
Courthouse square. A fun family event that has a
car show, kid's events, arts and crafts vendors, a
parade and much more. No adm. chg. 765-342-0332;
morgancountyfallfoliagefestival.com C X
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Austin Firemen's Festival
Austin Fire Station. What's better than a good ole fire
station fish fry? How about a fish fry with games, music
and more! Growing every year since '98! No adm. chg.
812-752-9211; greatscottindiana.com C X
Indiana Short Film Festival
Royal Theater, Courthouse square. A showcase of
independent short films in all genres just minutes from
Indianapolis in historic downtown Danville. Adm. chg.
317-745-2604; INShortFilmFest.com C X
Oct. 9-11
Marion (Grant Co., East Reg.)
Mississinewa 1812
Mississinewa Battlefield. Largest War of 1812 living
history event in the USA. Battle Reenactments,
American & British military camps, Native American
village, and wilderness camps. 150 sutlers, artisans,
food purveyors, folk musicians,storytellers. Attendance
30,000. Advance tickets online Adm. chg. X
mississinewa1812.com
Oct. 9-18
Parke County Covered Bridge Festival TM
- Bridgeton
Countywide. Quality handmade crafts, fine art, food courts,
shopping, entertainment. Working gristmill and Indiana's most
famous covered bridge, rebuilt in 2006. Parking chg. No adm.
chg. 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com X
Oct. 9-18
Mansfield (Parke Co., West Reg.)
Parke County Covered Bridge Festival TM
- Fox's Overlook
Mansfield Village. Shopping, vendors, food, entertainment,
free trolley rides, demonstrations. Old mill, covered bridge,
camping, produce market. No adm. chg. 765-653-4026;
mansfieldcoveredbridge.com X
Oct. 9-18
Montezuma (Parke Co., West Reg.)
Parke County Covered Bridge Festival TM Montezuma
Downtown. Countywide Parke County Covered Bridge
Festival activities in Montezuma, canal tours, hog roast,
bean dinner, community wide yard sale. No adm. chg.
765-592-0821; montezuma.in.gov X
OCTOBER
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Rockville - Headquarters
765-569-5226 • [email protected]
Bridgeton
BridgetonIndiana.com
765-548-2136
Rosedale
historicrosedale.wordpress.com
765-548-2522
Mansfield
Mansfieldguestinn.com
812-251-7660
Tangier
World Famous
Buried Beef
Montezuma
Montezuma.in.gov
765-245-2728
Mecca
Historic Schoolhouses
765-569-5754
Bloomingdale
Homemade
Apple Butter
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OCTOBER
Oct. 9-18
Parke County Covered
Bridge Festival™
Festival headquarters is Parke County Courthouse,
Rockville. The "Covered Bridge Capital of the World"
presents Indiana's largest festival featuring 31 covered
bridges and fall foliage. Bloomingdale, Bridgeton,
Mansfield, Mecca, Montezuma, Rockville, Rosedale and
Tangier provide food and vendors. No adm. chg. X
Oct. 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31
Ringmasters Revenge Haunted House
International Circus Hall of Fame. Get scared out of
your wits in this large indoor haunted house. Adm. chg.
765-437-7783; miamicochamber.com X
Oct. 9-10
Rising Sun (Ohio Co., South Central Reg.)
Rising Sun Navy Bean Fall Festival
Downtown riverfront, on the Ohio River. Homemade
bean soup, cornbread, parade, queen pageant, food & craft
vendors, rides, stage shows, free headliner musicians. No
adm. chg. 812-438-2750; navybeanfestival.org X
Oct. 10
Roanoke (Huntington Co., East Reg.)
A Renaissance in Roanoke
Historic Main St. Outdoor juried art festival. Quality artwork
from local and regional artists, kid's activities, demonstrations,
entertainment, exhibits, Plein Air paint out, food. No adm.
chg. 260-672-2837; renaissanceinroanoke.org X
Oct. 10-11
Annual Fall Native American Gathering
Wolf Creek Habitat. Come join us for a weekend of dancing,
drums, flutes, great food and, mostly, wolves! No adm. chg.
866-647-6555; WolfCreekHabitat.org C X
Oct. 10
Cannelton (Perry Co., South Reg.)
Cannelton Heritage Festival
Washington St. Wine tasting, arts and crafts' vendors,
food, pumpkin carving, children's activities. No adm. chg.
812-549-5954; cannelton.org/heritage C X
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Oct. 10
Christmas in October Craft Fair
Fishers High School. Over 150 juried arts and crafters.
Quality items for great prices. It's not too early to shop
for Christmas! $5 adults, $3 seniors and students over 13.
Under 12 free. 317-595-3195; fishersfreedomfestival.org X
Oct. 10-11
Westport (Decatur Co., South Central Reg.)
Harper Valley Pumpkin Patch Days
Harper Valley Farms. Family fun, pumpkin picking in
8-acre patch. Farm animals, sunflower maze, refreshments,
fall decorations. Patch opens Sep. 26th. No adm. chg.
812-591-3416; IndianaPumpkinPatch.com
Oct. 10
Medora (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.)
HOPE Medora Goes Pink Breast Cancer
Awareness Event
Downtown. Join us in the fight! Enjoy amusement rides, bra
decorating contest, wagon rides, great food a 5k run/walk
and more. Proceeds benefit those with all types of cancer.
8am-4pm. No adm. chg. 812-966-2754; C X
Oct. 10
Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games & Festival
German Park. Live athletic competition, music, dance,
bagpipers, rat pucking tournament, Royal Court, clan tents,
food, drink and merchandise for the entire family. Adm. chg.
317-370-0766; indyscotgamesandfest.com X
Oct. 10-11
Knightstown (Henry Co., East Reg.)
Knightstown Fall Fest
Town square. Arts and crafts, antiques, food booths, pumpkin
patch, Hoosier gym tours. Rain or shine. No adm. chg.
800-668-1895; knightstownchamber.org C X
Oct. 10
McClure’s Orchard & Winery Fall Fest
McClure’s Orchard. Food, trolley rides, apple and pumpkin
picking, petting zoo, live music, bike ride, 5k run and kids’
activities. No adm. chg. 765-985-9000; mccluresorchard.com
Oct. 10
Oktoberfest
Traders Point Creamery. Head to Traders Point
Creamery for a whole hog roast, German biergarten,
farm fare, PolkaBoy band, artisan market and fun farm
activities for the whole family! Adm. chg. 317-733-1700;
traderspointcreamery.com X
OCTOBER
Oct. 10
Elwood (Madison Co., East Reg.)
Red Gold/Elwood Chamber of Commerce Chili
Cook-Off
Downtown City Fountain. $500 grand prize, Red Gold
5k Run to Crush Hunger. Indianapolis Colts Blue Sat.
redgoldtomatoes.com. No adm. chg. 765-552-0180;
elwood-in.com/chamber-home X
Oct. 10
Rochester's 24th Annual Chili Cook Off & Red
Hot Car Show
Courthouse square. A number of teams battle it out for the
regions “best chili.” Hundreds of rare, one-of-a-kind cars,
trucks and motorcycles are also on display. No adm. chg.
574-224-2666; fultoncountychamber.com X
Oct. 10
Vevay (Switzerland Co., South Central Reg.)
Sleepy Hollow Fall Celebration
Courthouse square and Liberty St. Arts & crafts, headless
horseman demos, pie contest, bale toss, kids’ activities, music,
food, limited free vendor space (800-435-5688). No adm. chg.
812-427-3237; switzcotourism.com C X
Oct. 10
Southport (Marion Co., Central Reg.)
Southport Fall Festival
City Park. Activities include an art show, food trucks,
shopping, crafts, live entertainment and more! Join us
between 11am and 5pm. No adm. chg. 317-626-8782;
southportevents.org X
Oct. 11
Old Fashion Day & Arts Too
Collett Park. Music, arts, crafts, puppet show, hay and
carriage rides, tasty beans, face painters, car cruise-in,
horseshoe pitching and more! No adm. chg. 812-232-2727;
terrehaute.in.gov/parks X
Oct. 16-17
Grouseland Walnut Festival
Grouseland's Walnut Grove. Annual fall festival
commemorating the historical significance of the
Walnut Grove where Harrison and Tecumseh had
their contentious meetings. Adm. chg. 812-882-2096;
grouselandfoundation.org/ C
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Oct. 16-24
Haunted Village of Metamora
Throughout the village. The historic village is decorated
with Halloween-themed vignettes, scary and funny. During
the day, enjoy the beautiful Whitewater Valley autumn with
the shops and attractions; Fri.-Sat. evening family-friendly
guided tours (for a fee) evoke spooky fun. No adm. chg.
Oct. 16-17
Route 66 Yard Sale
Countywide along SR 66. One continuous, 80-mile yard
sale along SR 66 starting at Troy and going through
Tell City, Cannelton, Rocky Point, Rome, Derby, Dexter,
Magnet and Oriole. No adm. chg. 888-343-6262;
perrycountyindiana.org X
Oct. 17-18
Bethlehem (Clark Co., South Reg.)
Autumn on the River
Old Schoolhouse grounds. Celebrate Autumn with family
and friends in the little Ohio River village. Enjoy the music,
talent show, food, shopping, parade and museum. No adm.
chg. 317-491-4148; autumnontheriver.wordpress.com X
Oct. 17-18
Vallonia (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.)
47th Annual Fort Vallonia Days
Historic fort on Main St. Food, craft, and flea market
vendors. Sat. parade, 1pm. Live entertainment, 5k run/walk,
baby contest. Muzzleloader shoot. Tomahawk, horseshoe
and knife throw. No adm. chg. 812-358-4565 general info,
812-216-1778 vendor info; fortvalloniadays.com
Oct. 17-18
Shubael Pioneer Village Heritage Weekend
Hwy. 66 near Rocky Point. Reconstructed log homes in a
pioneer village setting. Blacksmith, weaving, bread oven, stone
jail, country store, hill music. No adm. chg. 812-836-4344;
perrycountyindiana.org X
Oct. 22-26
Callithumpian Festival
Citywide. Halloween celebration including parade, creatures,
poster-painting, Ghoul's Night Out, haunted wagon tours,
5k canter, fireworks and food. No adm. chg. 260-724-2604;
decaturchamber.org X
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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
Oct. 24
Indiana Gourd Society Fall Festival
County 4-H fairgrounds. Gourd art, crafting supplies,
auction, demonstrations, classes, food, crafted gourds,
dried gourds, gourd seeds. No adm. chg. 219-767-2901;
indianagourdsociety.org X
Oct. 24-31
Irvington Halloween Festival
E Washington St. Family-friendly, art vendors, magic
show, pumpkin carving, pet-friendly, food vendors,
costumes, window painting, live music, parade, ghost
stories, haunted house. No adm. chg. 317-713-1100;
irvingtonhalloween.com/ C X
Oct. 31
Montezuma (Parke Co., West Reg.)
Ray Bockhold Memorial Pranks in the Parks
Reeder Park. Enjoy a haunted hayride from Reeder Park
and a meal and drink for $5.00. Adm. chg. 765-592-0829;
montezuma.in.gov C X
NOVEMBER
Nov. 6-7
Montgomery (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)
Gasthof Holiday Bazaar
Gasthof Amish Village. Variety of vendors, crafts and gift
items, sample Gasthof goodies, visit gift shops, enjoy our
Amish buffet and bakery. No adm. chg. 812-486-4900;
gasthofamishvillage.com X
Nov. 6
See Jan. 2 listing.
Nov. 6-7
Quigley Jazz Fest
Peru High School auditorium. Swing choir, vocalists, big
band, jazz band jam session. No adm. chg. 765-469-0905;
miamicochamber.com X
Nov. 7-Jan. 3
“A Christmas Story” Comes Home
Indiana Welcome Center. Step into the holiday movie
classic, "A Christmas Story." View animated displays
showcasing scenes from the movie. Special events include
Mommy's Little Piggy Eating Contest, Oh Fuuudge! Relay
Race and Ugly Lamp Contest! View website for details
and continuous updates. No adm. chg. 219-989-7979;
AChristmasStoryComesHome.com X
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Nov. 7-Dec. 31
Christmas in Shipshewana
Townwide. Experience a living Norman Rockwell painting!
Light Parade is November 7; Chocolate Day is November
14; Kid’s Day and Santa Visit is December 5. No adm. chg.
Nov. 7
Delta Theta Tau 43nd Annual Gift & Hobby Show
Shelbyville Middle School. Come celebrate 43 years of
shopping. Handcrafted toys, jewelry, florals, porcelains,
connections apparel and more. Refreshments available. No
adm. chg. 317-364-6425; giftandhobbyshow.com X
2016 Festival Date: Nov. 5
Nov. 7
Nov. 7-8
Muster on the Wabash
Fort Knox II. War of 1812 reenactment event features
period battles, duel, crafts, confrontation between Tecumseh
and Harrison. Period food and merchandise. Parking
chg. Adm. chg. 812-882-7422; spiritofvincennes.org X
Nov. 11-15
Christmas Gift and Hobby Show
Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion. For 65+
years our five day shoppers paradise has been
offering gifts for giving, for yourself or for entertaining
during the holidays-under one 4-acre roof. With 350+
vendors, FREE Merry Money, Holiday Stage, Santa and
reindeer, don’t miss it! Adm. chg. C X
800-215-1700;
christmasgiftandhobbyshow.com
2016 Festival Dates: Nov. 9-13
Nov. 12-15
Huntingburg (Dubois Co., South Reg.)
30th Annual Huntingburg Christmas Stroll
Historic 4th Street. Enjoy unique specialty and antique shops
in this charming Victorian Christmas setting. Carriage rides,
Holiday Home Tour and more! No adm. chg. 812-482-9115;
duboiscountychristmas.com X
Nov. 13-15
NOVEMBER
Nov. 21
Nov. 14
Christmas in Pendleton
Downtown. Snowball toss, parade, pictures with Santa,
lighting of tree, Snow Queen and princesses. Food and
fun! No adm. chg. 765-278-3511; pendletonin.org X
Nov. 14
Delts' Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Jay County High School. Over 130 booths. Food
available all day. Event is sponsored by a philanthropic
organization and all proceeds go to help others.
[email protected]. Adm. chg. 260-726-4091;
visitjaycounty.com C X
2016 Festival Date: Nov. 12
Nov. 14
Odon (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)
North Daviess Community Craft Show
North Daviess High School. Community arts and crafts
show highlighting the talents of the area. No adm. chg.
812-687-7686; daviesscounty.net C X
Nov. 18
Downtown Christmas Open House
Downtown. Light up Peru parade, super shopping, lots
of prizes, food sampling, great entertainment and, come
see Santa at his house. No adm. chg. 765-472-1923;
miamicochamber.com
Nov. 20-21
27th Annual Holiday Handcrafters' Showcase
and Marketplace
Fairgrounds. A multi-class show blending a presentation of
fine arts, crafts, collectibles, antiques, home and personal
items and gourmet gift foods. Adm. chg. 419-436-1457;
cloudshows.biz X
Nov. 20-21
Rosedale PTO Christmas Bazaar
Elementary School, Central St. Holiday scents, sights and
sounds fill the gym and halls. Unique gifts and decor items,
Santa and foods too. Fri. 6-9pm; Sat. 9am-3pm. Adm. chg. $1.
Kids free. 765-548-2454; coveredbridges.com
Nov. 21-22
Ferdinand (Dubois Co., South Reg.)
Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt
Seven markt locations. German heritage market. Antiques,
primitives, quality handmade, Christmas decor, art,
food, wine, live Glockenspiel, shuttle service. Free
concerts and entertainment. No adm. chg. 812-367-2908;
ferdinandchristkindlmarkt.com X
2016 Festival Dates: Nov. 19-20
Guerin Catholic Christmas Bazaar
Guerin Catholic High School. Holiday shopping at its
finest! Over 100 specialty vendors. Variety of gifts,
décor, jewelry, clothing, poinsettias & baked goods. A
holly, jolly good time! No adm. chg. 317-582-0120;
guerincatholic.org/Christmas-Bazaar X
Nov. 21
8th Annual Holiday Kick-off Celebration: A Tribute
to a Christmas Story
Downtown. Tribute to classic holiday film, free movie viewing,
shoot your eye out and look-a-like contests, Santa, vendors,
entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides, more! No adm.
chg. 219-512-4298; downtownhammond.org X
Nov. 21
Holiday Village Festival
Lawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds. Crafts and arts fair, food,
entertainment, Santa, children's activities and more! Hosted
by St. Vincent Dunn Hospital Foundation. No adm. chg.
812-276-1242; stvincent.org X
Nov. 21
Holiday on the Square
Carmel Civic Square. The annual holiday lighting ceremony
draws many for food, fun, and chance to see Santa and his
reindeer. Entertainment will also be provided by various
groups. No adm. chg. 317-571-2474; carmel.in.gov X
Dec. 5-7
Rosedale Country Christmas Shoppe
Township Civic Center. Newest addition to the multi-site
weekend of Parke County Country Christmas. Gifts, seasonal
and home décor, Santa, homestyle plate meals. No adm. chg.
812-236-3155; historicrosedale.com X
Nov. 27-29; Dec. 4-6
Bridgeton Country Christmas
Historic District. Unique gifts, crafts, decorations, lights,
music, food. Santa in the Log Cabin for the kids, call for days/
times. Open until 8pm Fridays and Saturdays. No adm. chg.
765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com X
2016 Festival Dates: Nov. 25-27; Dec. 2-4
Nov. 27-Dec. 31
Festival Of Trees
Lanthier Winery Tasting Room and Loft Gallery. A
magnificent holiday event. A forest of glittering,
gleaming, one-of-a-kind themed trees. Enjoy special
release holiday wines. No adm. chg. 812-273-2409;
lanthierwinery.com/events-FOT.html X
2016 Festival Dates: Nov. 25-Dec. 31
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
Nov. 28-Dec. 5
Festival of Trees
Paramount Theatre. Decorated trees and wreaths, massive
Christmas village with trains. Nightly entertainment perfect
for tours. 765-642-1234 ext. 25 Adm. chg. 765-642-1234;
andersonparamount.org X
Nov. 28
Light Up Corydon
Downtown square. Make this a Christmas you'll always
remember. Bring your family, take a horse-drawn carriage
ride and catch the holiday spirit together. No adm. chg.
888-738-2137; thisisindiana.org X
DECEMBER
Jan. 1-3
A Christmas Story Comes Home
Nov. 27-Dec. 13
Festival of Gingerbread
The History Center. See over 100 handmade gingerbread
houses in this annual event, now in its 30th year. Adm. chg.
260-426-2882; fwhistorycenter.com C X
Nov. 27-28; Dec. 4-5
Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour
of Homes
Historic Madison. This candlelight tour is held over
two weekends (Fri.-Sat. only). Self-guided tour of
historic private and public homes. Hospitality sites
along the way offer restrooms and complimentary
refreshments. Advance tickets are $12.50. 800-559-2956;
nightsbeforechristmas.com
2016 Festival Dates: Nov. 25-26; Dec. 2-3
Nov. 27-Dec. 20
Old Fashioned Christmas Walk
Historic Village. Combine history, a Currier-and-Ives
setting, and the pageantry of Christmas. Lanterns light
the Whitewater Canal, hear the strolling carolers.
Four weekends in a row, starting Thanksgiving Friday
through Christmas. Fridays and Saturdays till 10pm,
Sundays till 5pm. No adm. chg. 765-647-2109;
metamoraindiana.com C X
2016 Festival Dates: Nov. 25-Dec. 18
Nov. 28-Dec. 20
Christmas at the Seiberling
Seiberling Mansion. Enjoy the fabulous Seiberling
Mansion dressed inside and out in holiday splendor.
Tue.-Sun., 1pm-4pm. Adm. chg. 765-452-4314;
howardcountymuseum.org C X
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See Nov. 7 listing.
Dec. 1-20
Christmas at the Seiberling
See Nov. 28 listing.
Dec. 1-31
Christmas in Shipshewana
See Nov. 7 listing.
Dec. 1-31
Festival Of Trees
Dec. 1-13
Festival of Gingerbread
Dec. 1-6
Festival of Trees
Dec. 1-20
Old Fashioned Christmas Walk
Dec. 3
Christmas in Converse
Jefferson St. Wonderful shopping, prizes, food,
great entertainment and children can see Santa.
Facebook.com/conversebusinessalliance. No adm. chg.
765-517-1902; C X
Dec. 4-6
Bridgeton Country Christmas
DECEMBER
Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20
Santa Claus (Spencer Co., South Reg.)
Santa Claus Christmas Celebration
Santa Claus. Experience fun for the entire family the first
three weekends of December. Roast chestnuts on an open
fire, drive through Land of Lights and write a letter to Santa!
No adm. chg. 888-444-9252; SantaClausInd.org C X
2016 Festival Dates: Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18
Dec. 5
Lagro (Wabash Co., East Reg.)
Christmas in a Canal Town
Communitywide. Celebrate a winter day in the picturesque
canal town. Ride in horse-drawn wagons or with Santa in his
Gator. No adm. chg. visitwabashcounty.com X
Dec. 5
Dec. 4-6
Christmas in New Harmony
Downtown City Centre. Picturesque, energizing weekend
complete with strolling Santas, choral music, Nutcracker
Ballet, artisan fair, free carriage rides, great food, drink and
shopping. No adm. chg. 812-682-3785; newharmony.biz X
Dec. 4
See Jan. 2 listing.
Covered Bridge Art Association Home Tour
Art gallery on north side of square. Area homes with
beautiful holiday decor. Maps and tickets at gallery plus free
refreshments and special Christmas fundraisers. Adm. chg.
765-569-9422; coveredbridgeartgallery.org
Dec. 5
Cumberland (Marion Co., Central Reg.)
Cumberland Weihnachtsmarkt
Downtown near Wayburn and E Washington Streets. Kick
off the season at Cumberland's traditional German holiday
market featuring German food, craft vendors, carriage
rides, tree lighting and more! No adm. chg. 317-894-6203;
town.cumberland.in.us X
Dec. 5
Dec. 4-6
Jasper O'Tannenbaum Days
Courthouse square and citywide. Talented artisans will
demonstrate their skills in 20+ stores. Santa, carriage rides,
great food and musicians, craft show and church bazaars. Fun
for all! No adm. chg. 812-482-6866; jasperin.org X
Dec. 4-5
Nights Before Christmas Candlelight
Tour of Homes
Dec. 4-6
Parke County Covered
Bridge Christmas
Countywide. Holiday home tour, caroling, arts and
crafts, decorated communities celebrate the holidays
along with 31 covered bridges. Rockville, Main Street,
Bridgeton, Mansfield Village, other communities
participate. No adm. chg. X
Dickens of a Christmas
Downtown. Roving carolers, holiday lighting, farmers
market, vendors, carriage rides, artisans demonstrating
crafts, performances of ''A Christmas Carol." No adm. chg.
765-742-4044; dickensofachristmas.com X
2016 Festival Date: Dec. 3
Dec. 5
Fortville (Hancock Co., Central Reg.)
Fortville Winter Festival
Downtown, Main St. Fortville becomes a magical place
during the winter with lights and decorated trees. Christmas
Market vendors welcome! No adm. chg. 317-372-4493;
fortvillefestival.com X
Dec. 5
Plainfield (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.)
Gingerbread Chirstmas
Plainfield High School. Over 100 vendors, juried show, all
homemade items, strollers welcome, a very popular craft
and novelty show for over 40 years. Adm. chg. 317-221-3600;
plainfieldtrikappa.org X
2016 Festival Dates: Dec. 2-4
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DECEMBER
Dec. 5
Dec. 12
Dec. 5
Dec. 12
Holiday in the Arts District
Carmel Arts & Design District. Elves, reindeer, carolers,
carriage rides and the most unique Santa house in Indiana.
Warm the Arts District this holiday season! No adm. chg.
317-571-2787; carmelartsanddesign.com X
Holiday Lighting
Downtown. Lighted parade, entertainment, kids' activities,
cookie and gingerbread contests, Winter Market and Santa.
Hosted by Discover Downtown Franklin. No adm. chg.
Dec. 5
Oldenburg (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.)
Holiday Under The Spires
Town Hall. Now in its 13th year, come spend the day in our
picturesque "Village of Spires" and enjoy shopping, dining and
entertainment, Old World Style. No adm. chg. 866-647-6555;
franklincountyin.com C X
Dec. 5-6
Kouts (Porter Co., North Reg.)
Kouts Christmas Open Houses
Multiple private homes, churches and businesses. Visit local
craftsmen in their homes and find the perfect gifts for
everyone on your list. Be sure to visit Santa at the Hardware
for cocoa and cookies on Sat. and make a craft at Santa’s
Workshop. No adm. chg. 219-405-1452; koutsevents.com X
Dec. 5-6
Purdue Christmas Show
Elliott Hall of Music. For more than 80 years, this magical,
lyrical, annual campus miracle has wowed audiences
in the Elliott Hall of Music. Adm. chg. 765-494-3941;
purdue.edu/pmo C X
Dec. 6
Greater Lafayette Christmas Parade
Downtown. Indiana's largest holiday parade. No adm. chg.
765-742-4044; lafayettewestlafayettechristmasparade.com X
Dec. 11-13
Annual Christmas Craft Mall
Fairgrounds. Great variety of primitive and country crafts,
furniture, antiques and handmades, candles, gifts and home
decor. Over 30 vendors. No adm. chg. 765-482-0523;
CountryFolkArtCreations.com X
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Christmas Candlelight Tour
Shubael Little Pioneer Village, Hwy. 66 at Rocky Point.
Reconstructed log homes in a pioneer village setting
decorated for the holidays in an authentic, 1800s' Christmas
setting. No adm. chg. 812-836-4344 X
Christmas on the Farm
Traders Point Creamery. Join us for fresh farm food
and drinks, holiday farm market, live holiday music,
sleigh hayrides, and a traditional visit with Old St. Nick
and his live elk! 9am-2pm Adm. chg. 317-733-1700;
traderspointcreamery.com X
Dec. 13
Macy Christmas Festival
Downtown. Horse carriage rides, free soup supper, kids'
activities and bake sale. No adm. chg. 765-472-1923;
miamicochamber.com
Dec. 29-30
Shipshewana Ice Festival
Downtown. Watch experienced ice carvers create ice
sculptures representing local merchants and compete
with each other! $5 adm. chg. for Chili Cook-off. Ice
Festival Pins for sale at participating merchants and the
Chili Cook-off tent. The pin also ensures Jan. discount.
Dec. 31
Kokomo's New Year's Eve Celebration
Courthouse square. Enjoy New Year's Eve in Kokomo with
annual ball drop, live music and fireworks in Downtown. No
adm. chg. 765-457-5301; greaterkokomo.com X
Dec. 31
Silvesternacht
Main St. at City Hall Park. An evening of family fun. Sr. high
school open for games, swimming, movies. Park will host
bubble stomp, music, apple drop at midnight with fireworks.
No adm. chg. 812-547-7933; perrycountyindiana.org X
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Indiana State Festivals Association Membership Index
A
“A Christmas Story” Comes Home�� 36, 82
A Renaissance in Roanoke�� 80
Alexandria Grand Prix�� 61
Amboy Fall Festival�� 69
Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival�� 55
Amish Country - Northern Indiana�� 31
Anderson Brew Fest�� 29
Anderson/Madison County�� 20
Anderson Sertoma Club Mayor’s Cup Grand Prix�� 20
Andersontown Powwow and Indian Market�� 67
Angola Balloons Aloft�� 49
Angola Civil War Days�� 72
Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show�� 61
Apple Festival of Kendallville�� 77
Art Affair on the Square�� 38
Art and Antique Jubilee at Howard Steamboat�� 23
Art Beat�� 62
Art Fair on the Square�� 55
Art in Speed Park�� 62
Art of Wine�� 52
Art on the Avenue�� 67
Art on The Wabash�� 72
Artie Fest 2015�� 49
Artomobilia�� 62
Arts in Harmony�� 20
Arts in the Park - Shelbyville�� 52
Arts in the Park - Spencer�� 33
ArtsWalk�� 75
Atlanta New Earth Festival�� 73
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival�� 63
Aurora Farmers Fair�� 74
Austin Firemen’s Festival�� 78
Autumn Camping Weekend I & II�� 75
Autumn Festival�� 72
Autumn on the River�� 81
B
Back to the Fifties Festival, Inc�� 65, 68, 69
Banks of the Wabash Festival�� 26
Barton Rees Pogue Poetry & Arts Festival�� 15
Bass Lake Festival�� 53
Batesville Regional Fine Arts Fair�� 13
BBQ & Blues�� 67
Bears of Blue River Festival�� 58
Beer and Bluegrass Festival�� 62
Beers Across the Wabash�� 61
Berne Swiss Days�� 53
Bike the Bend�� 35
Bike the Bridges Fall Challenge�� 77
Block Bash�� 70
Bloomfield Apple Festival�� 75
Blooms A Busting Lawn and Garden Show�� 14
Bluegrass at the Gateway Festival�� 39
Blue River Valley Pioneer Fair�� 71
Bluffton Free Street Fair�� 72
Boone County 4H Fair�� 68
Boone County Home & Garden Show�� 68
Boone County Polo Event�� 68
Borden Valley Day Festival�� 75
Brick Street Market & Market Eve�� 68
Bridgeton Art and Wine Fair�� 21
Bridgeton Country Christmas�� 83
Bridgeton Milling and Craft Demo Days�� 67
Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous�� 15
Bridgeton Quilt, Woodworking & Antique Tractor Show�� 35
Bristol Homecoming Festival��
Brookville CanoeFest��
Brownstown MelonFest��
Buffalo Community Daze��
Bunker Hill Community Garage Sale��
Bunker Hill Festival��
44
39
63
35
37
39
C
Callithumpian Festival�� 81
Canaan Fall Festival and Pony Express Mail Run�� 65
Canal Days�� 44
Cannelton Heritage Festival�� 80
Carlisle Bicentennial Celebration�� 30
Carmel International Arts Festival�� 73
Carmel PorchFest�� 69
CarmelFest�� 43
Carroll County�� 30
Cataract VFD Bean Dinner Festival�� 75
Cedar Lake Summerfest�� 42
Centurion Bicycle Race�� 68
Charley Creek Arts Fest�� 40
Cheesecake Festival�� 63
Chocolate Celebration�� 10
Chocolate Festival�� 42
Choice Hotels International�� 48
Christmas at the Seiberling�� 84
Christmas Candlelight Tour�� 86
Christmas Craft Mall�� 86
Christmas Gift and Hobby Show�� 82
Christmas in a Canal Town�� 85
Christmas in Converse�� 84
Christmas in Franklin County�� 84
Christmas in New Harmony�� 85
Christmas in October Craft Fair�� 80
Christmas in Pendleton�� 83
Christmas in Shipshewana�� 82
Christmas in the Village�� 68
Christmas on the Farm�� 86
Circus City Festival�� Front Cover, 20, 29, 49
Circus City Metric Century Bicycle Ride�� 29
City of Anderson Little 500 Festival�� 17
Clark Days�� 41
Clay City Lions Club Pottery Festival�� 35
Clayshire Castle Medieval Faire�� 73
Clinton County & 4-H Fair, Inc.�� 49
Clinton County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau�� 51
Cole Porter Festival�� 32
Columbus�� 33, 45
Columbus Scottish Festival�� 45, 67
Converse Fair�� 27
Cook’s Bison Ranch Calf Days Celebration�� 38
Cory Apple Festival�� 72
Covered Bridge Antique Power Club Tractor Drive�� 39, 41
Covered Bridge Art Association Home Tour�� 85
Covington Art Fair�� 41
Covington 4th of July Celebration�� 42
Crawford County�� 28
Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival�� 32
Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Corn Roast�� 32
Crothersville Red, White & Blue Festival�� 32
Culver Lake Fest�� 51
Culver Wine Fair�� 71
Cumberland Arts Goes to Market�� 59
Cumberland Covered Bridge Festival�� 66
Cumberland Weihnachtsmarkt�� 85
87
D
Dan Patch Days Festival�� 66
Dancing & Cruising in the Streets�� 52
Danville Tri Kappa Fair on the Square�� 67
Darlington Fish Fry & Festival�� 66
Daviess County�� 1
Decatur Sculpture Tour�� 28
DeKalb County�� 25
Delta Theta Tau Gift & Hobby Show�� 82
Delts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Show�� 83
Denver Days Festival�� 57
Derby Riverfest�� 38
Destination...KIRKLIN�� 21
DHC Bizarre Bazaar�� 71
Dickens of a Christmas�� 85
Dixie Day Festival & Art Fair�� 53
Doud Orchard Cider Weekend & Fall Fest�� 77
Downtown Christmas Open House�� 83
Dubois County�� 10, 11
Dugger Coal Festival�� 74
Dugger Spring Fling Morel Festival & Car Show�� 17
Dunkirk Glass Days Festival�� 26
E
Eagles in Flight Weekend�� 10
Earl Park Fall Festival�� 63
Eat, Shop & Rock: Browse to the Beat Sidewalk Sale & Fest�� 41
Elkhart County�� 31
Elkhart County 4-H Fair�� 53
Elkhart Jazz Festival�� 37
Elvis FANtasy Fest�� 75
Elwood Glass Festival�� 57, 58
Enchanted Lakes Renaissance Faire & Marketplace�� 37
English Reunion Festival�� 27
Evansville�� 12
Evening in the Park & Fireworks�� 43
E.W.C.C. Woodcarving Festival�� 52
Explore Southern Indiana�� 41
F
Fairmount Museum Days/James Dean Festival�� 72
Fall Creek Heritage Fair�� 66
Fall Harvest Craft Festival�� 73
Fall Harvest Festival-Greenwood�� 73
Fall Harvest Festival-Indianapolis�� 73
Fall Native American Gathering�� 80
Fall Outta Summer Music Festival�� 70
Farmer’s Pike Antique, Arts and Crafts Festival�� 63
Farmer’s Pike Festival�� 58
Farmland Good Old Days Festival�� 67
Feast of the Hunters’ Moon�� 77
Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt�� 83
Festival of Gingerbread�� 84
Festival of the Arts�� 52
Festival of the Turning Leaves�� 68, 72
Festival of Trees, Anderson�� 84
Festival Of Trees, Madison�� 83
Fiber Fest & Spin-In�� 13
Fiddler Fest�� 62
Fishers Freedom Festival�� 41
Fishers Oktoberfest @ Saxony�� 73
Fishers Renaissance Faire�� 77
500 Festival�� 20
Food/Wine/Brew/Music Festival�� 28
Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival�� 73
Fort Vallonia Days�� 81
88
Fortville Winter Festival�� 85
Fort Wayne�� 38
Founder’s Day Festival�� 40
Fountain Park Chautauqua�� 52
Fountain Trust Apple Fest Bicycle Tour & Covington Apple Fest�� 73
4-H Pancake and Sausage Breakfast�� 13
4th of July Celebration�� 43
Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts�� 64
Francesville Fall Festival�� 70
Frankfort Hot Dog Festival�� 53
Franklin County�� 29
Franklin County Antique Machinery Show�� 72
Franklin County Quilt Show�� 23
Franklin Fall Festival�� 77
Franklin Farmer’s Market�� 21
Franklin Firecracker Festival�� 43
Frankton Heritage Days/Balloon Extravaganza�� 70
Freetown July Festival�� 49
French Lick West Baden�� Centerspread
French Market�� 67
Friendship Flea Market�� 35
Friendship Music Festival-Bluegrass in the Valley�� 77
Fulton County Historical Power Show�� 38
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Garden Gate Jazz, Art, Wine and Craft Beer Festival��
Gasthof Holiday Bazaar��
Gateway Fest - Miracle Mile Parade��
Gem Mineral Fossil Show��
Gennett Records Walk of Fame Music Festival��
Gibson County Antique Machinery Show��
Gibson County Fair��
Gingerbread Chirstmas��
Global Fest��
Golden Heritage Days Festival��
Goshen First Fridays��
Grabill Country Fair��
Grand Prix of Whitestown��
Grant County��
Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show��
Greater Lafayette Christmas Parade��
Greek Fest��
GreekFest 2015��
Greensburg Power of the Past��
Greenwood Freedom Festival��
Griffith Rock ‘n Rail Street Festival��
Grissom Air Museum Warbird Cruise-In��
Grouseland Walnut Festival��
Guerin Catholic Christmas Bazaar��
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64
40
70
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44
85
64
70
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65
68
62
66
86
39
62
60
42
65
55
81
83
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Hamilton County�� Inside Back Cover
Hancock County�� 18, 56, 74
HannaFest�� 57
Hardy Lake Raptor Days�� 72
Harper Valley Pumpkin Patch Days�� 80
Harrison County�� 15
Harrison County Fair�� 50
Harrodsburg Heritage Days�� 23
Hartford City Heritage Days�� 28
Harvest Celebration Festival�� 73
Harvest Fest�� 73
Harvest Homecoming Festival�� 77
Haubstadt Sommerfest�� 37
Haunted Village of Metamora�� 81
Haynes-Apperson Festival�� 43
All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation.
Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival�� 73
Heartbeat of Washington Fall Festival�� 77
Heartland Apple Festival�� 78
Heartnut Festival�� 69
Hendricks County�� 66
Hendricks County 4-H Fair�� 52
Hendricks County Rib-Fest�� 42
Henry County�� 22, 43, 60
Highway 38 Sale�� 19
Holiday Handcrafters’ Showcase and Marketplace�� 83
Holiday in the Arts District�� 86
Holiday Kick-off Celebration: A Tribute to a Christmas Story�� 83
Holiday Lighting�� 86
Holiday on the Square�� 83
Holiday Under The Spires�� 86
Holiday Village Festival�� 83
Holidays at Dull’s Tree Farm�� 68
Hoosier Energy�� Back Cover
Hoosier Heritage Festival�� 58
Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival�� 28
Hope�� 19
Hope Civil War Days�� 15
Hope Heritage Days�� 72
HOPE Medora Goes Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Event�� 80
Howard County Fair�� 50
Huntingburg Christmas Stroll�� 82
Huntington Heritage Days�� 37
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Indian Market and Festival�� 42
Indiana Bacon Festival of Carroll County�� 62
Indiana Bastille Day 2015�� 49
Indiana Black Expo�� 49
Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo�� 13
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance.�� Inside Front Cover
Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering�� 40
Indiana Flower and Patio Show�� 14
Indiana Gourd Society Fall Festival�� 82
Indiana Gourd Society State Gourd Show�� 20
Indiana Motorcycle Expo�� 13
Indiana Short Film Festival�� 78
Indiana State Fair�� 57
Indiana Wine Grape Council, The�� 26
Indianapolis Boat Sport & Travel Show�� 13
Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games & Festival�� 80
Indy Irish Fest�� 70
International Circus Hall of Fame�� 51
Irvington Folk Festival�� 37
Irvington Halloween Festival�� 82
ISFA Fall Convention�� 2, 82
ISFA Spring Workshop�� 2, 15
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Jackson County��
Jamestown Annual Fish Fry��
Jasper County Fall Festival��
Jasper O’Tannenbaum Days��
Jasper Strassenfest��
Jay County Heritage Festival��
Jennings County��
Johnny Appleseed Festival��
Johnson County 4-H & Agricultural Fair��
Judah Heritage Festival��
July 4th Celebrations, Boone County��
July 4th Celebration, Peru��
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Kekionga Festival�� 61
Kelsay Farms�� 74
Kewanna Fall Festival - “Tribute To Home Town Heroes”�� 72
Kite Komotion�� 17
Kiwanis Club of South Central Indiana Balloon Fest�� 33, 45, 55, 66
Knightstown Fall Fest�� 80
Knightstown Jubilee Days�� 28
Knox County Chili Cook-Off�� 71
Knox County Watermelon Festival�� 55
Koh-Koh-Mah and David Foster Living History Encampment�� 71
Kokomo Ribfest & More�� 32
Kokomo Strawberry Festival�� 28
Kokomo’s New Year’s Eve Celebration�� 86
Kosciusko County Community Fair�� 51
Kouts Christmas Open Houses�� 86
Kouts Pork Fest�� 61
Kunstfest�� 71
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Labor Day Festival�� 68
Lafayette-West Lafayette�� 24
LaFontaine “Ashland Days” Festival�� 32
LaGrange County 4-H Fair�� 50
Lagro Good Ole Days�� 37
Lake County Fair�� 57
Lanesville Heritage Weekend�� 67
Lapel Village Fair�� 49
LaPorte County Fair�� 50
Lawrence County�� 22
Leeper Park Art Fair�� 38
Leota Country Frolic�� 62
Levi Coffin Days Festival�� 71
Liberty 4th of July Festival�� 44
Light the Night Festival�� 68
Light Up Corydon�� 84
Lights Over Morse Lake Festival�� 43
Ligonier Marshmallow Festival�� 63
Limestone Heritage Festival�� 44
Lincoln’s Lebanon & Civil War Re-enactment�� 68
Linton Freedom Festival�� 42
Little Cousin Jasper Festival�� 67
Little Italy Festival�� 50, 63
Living History Days at the Old Fort�� 10
LM Sugarbush, LLC Maple Syrup Festival�� 13
Lubeznik Center for the Arts Lakefront Art Festival�� 59
Lucille Dillon Amish Quilt Auction�� 64
Lyles Station New Beginnings Celebration�� 64
M
Macy Christmas Festival��
Mad Town Mud Climb��
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art & Craft��
Madison County 4-H Fair��
Madison Regatta��
Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues��
Madison Riverfront Wine, Stein & Barrel��
Main Street Rockville Cruise-In, Motorcycle, Scooter
and Bike Show��
Mansfield Village Mushroom Festival and Car Show��
Marengo Cave & Cave Country Canoes��
Marsh Madness Sandhill Crane Festival��
Marshall County��
Marshall County Blueberry Festival Since 1967��
May Festival��
Mayberry in the Midwest��
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MayFest in Shipshewana��
McClure’s Orchard & Winery Fall Fest��
Med Flory Jazz and Blues Festival��
Metamora Canal Days Autumn Festival��
Metamora Music Festival��
Mexico Community Garage Sale��
Miami County 4-H Fair��
Miami Indians All Nations Gathering��
Miami Nation of Indians at the Pillars��
Michiana Renaissance Festival��
Michigan City LaPorte��
Michigan City Summer Festival��
MidAmerica Threshing & Antique, Inc.��
Middlebury Fall Festival��
Middlebury Summer Festival��
Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow��
Milltown Community Festival��
Mississinewa 1812��
Mississinewa Triathlon��
Monroe County Fall Festival��
Montgomery Turkey Trot Festival��
MoonTree Festival��
Morgan County Fall Foliage Festival��
Mosey Down Main Street��
Muncie��
Musicfest��
Muster on the Wabash��
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Nappanee Apple Festival�� 54, 69
National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s
National Championship Shoot�� 69
National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s
Spring National Shoot�� 35
National Toy & Truck N’ Construction Show and Auction�� 61
New Carlisle Hometown Days�� 53
New Haven Canal Days Festival�� 27
Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb�� 76, 77
Nickel Plate Arts Weekends�� 27
Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes�� 84
Nineveh Heritage Festival�� 70
Noble County�� 32
Noblesville Street Dance�� 50
North Daviess Community Craft Show�� 83
North Judson Mint Festival�� 38
North Manchester Fun Fest by the River�� 57
North Salem Old Fashion Days�� 64
Northeast Indiana Playwright Festival�� 27
Northern Indiana Lakes Festival�� 28
Northern Indiana Power From the Past Antique
Power Show & Flea Market�� 51
Nostalgia Fest 2015�� 78
Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival�� 60
O
Oakwood Fine Arts Festival�� 64
Oktoberfest�� 80
Oktoberfest Celebration & Chili Cook-Off�� 78
Old Court Days�� 27, 73
Old Fashion Day & Arts Too�� 81
Old Fashioned Christmas Walk�� 84
Old Settlers Days�� 33
Old Settlers Festival�� 55
Old Washington Street Festival�� 71
Oldenburg Freudenfest�� 52
“On the Banks of the Wabash” Community Band Festival�� 52
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Oolitic Festival��
Orange County HomeGrown Orleans Farmers Market��
Orleans Bicentennial Celebration��
Our Hospice of South Central Indiana
Free Community Concert��
OUTfest��
Owensville Watermelon Festival��
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Paoli Fall Festival�� 67
Parke Countians’ Favorite Fireworks�� 39
Parke County�� 9, 27
Parke County 4-H Fair�� 52
Parke County Covered Bridge Christmas�� 85
Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™�� 79, 80
Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™ - Bridgeton�� 78
Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™ - Fox’s Overlook�� 78
Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™ - Montezuma�� 78
Parke County Maple Syrup Fair�� 13
Patriot Festival�� 49
Pendleton Fall Festival�� 67
Pennsy Trail Art Fair and Music Festival�� 42
Persimmon Festival�� 71
Pierogi Fest�� 53
Pig Roast in the Park�� 57
Pioneer Days�� 33
Pleasant View Heritage Day Festival�� 71
Pony Express Mail Run�� 65
Potawatomi Festival�� 70
Potter’s Bridge Fall Festival�� 78
Potterypalooza�� 69
Pow Wow-NCGLNAC Gathering of Great Lakes Nations�� 35
Pumpkin Fantasyland�� 75
Pumpkin Harvest Festival�� 74
Purdue Christmas Show�� 86
Q
Quigley Jazz Fest�� 82
R
Rail Fest & Heartbeat of Washington Spring Festival�� 23
Ray Bockhold Memorial Pranks in the Parks�� 82
Red Gold/Elwood Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-Off�� 81
Red Skelton Festival�� 33
Redbud Trail Rendezvous�� 17
Remington Water Tower Days�� 33
Riley Festival�� 74, 75
Riley Wrangler’s Arts and Crafts Fair�� 20
Ringmasters Revenge Haunted House�� 80
Ripley County�� 17
Rising Sun Navy Bean Fall Festival�� 80
RiverRoots Music and Folk Arts Festival�� 23
Roann Covered Bridge Festival�� 65
Roanoke Fall Festival�� 65
Rochester’s Chili Cook Off & Red Hot Car Show�� 81
Rome Courthouse Days�� 72
Rosedale Country Christmas Shoppe�� 83
Rosedale PTO Christmas Bazaar�� 83
Rosedale Strawberry Festival�� 29
Round the Fountain Art Fair�� 26
Route 66 Yard Sale�� 81
Russiaville Summer Fest�� 29
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Salamonie Summer Festival�� 44
Salute to Veterans of WWII�� 64
Sandlady Gourdfest�� 63
Santa Claus Christmas Celebration�� 85
Sassafras Tea Festival & Civil War Living History�� 19
Schweizer Fest�� 57
Scott County Fair�� 50
Scott County MaterFest�� 53
Scottsburg Airport Powered Paraglider Fly-In�� 65
Seymour Oktoberfest�� 75
Shelby County�� 34
Shelby County Fair�� 44
Sheridan BlueGrass Fever�� 49
Shipshewana Fall Crafters Fair�� 75
Shipshewana Ice Festival�� 86
Shipshewana Pajama Sale�� 10
Shipshewana Quilt Festival�� 39
Shoals Catfish Festival�� 42
Shubael Pioneer Village Heritage Weekend�� 81
Silvesternacht�� 86
Sleepy Hollow Fall Celebration�� 81
Small Town USA Festival�� 67
Smoke On The Square-Annual Bartholomew County
BBQ Cook-Off�� 35
Smoke on the Square BBQ Competition�� 40
Smokin’ For a Cause�� 71
Smokin’ on the Water�� 19
South Bend International Festival�� 57
South Bend Park Festival�� 39
South Lake County Agricultural Historical Society
Antique Tractor and Farm Show�� 49
Southeast Indiana F.A.R.M. Club’s Antique Machinery Show�� 40
Southport Fall Festival�� 81
Southport Street Fair�� 21
Spencer County Fair�� 32
Spirit of Monticello Festival�� 41
Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous�� 26
Spring Native American Gathering�� 26
Spring Pow-wow�� 68
Springtime in Indiana Arts, Crafts and Gift Showcase�� 14
St. Andrew Greek Festival�� 33
St. Boniface Germanfest�� 69
St. George Festival�� 70
St. Joseph County 4-H Fair�� 44
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration�� 14
St. Peter’s Labor Day Festival�� 65
Steam and Gas Show�� 58
Strawberries on the Square�� 26
Strawberry Days�� 30
Streaper’s Nightmare Haunted Adventure�� 77
Stone’s Trace Pioneer Festival�� 69
Sugar Camp Days�� 14
Sullivan County�� 16
Sullivan County Rotary Corn Festival�� 69
Summerfest, Carthage�� 55
SummerFest 2015, Hartford City�� 53
Summer’s End Festival�� 61
Summertime Celebration of Arts and Crafts�� 63
Sunday Night Concerts�� 68
Sweet Corn Festival�� 57
Sweet Owen County�� 21
Swiss Wine Festival�� 59, 61
Switzerland County�� 14
Taste of Montgomery County�� 61
Taste of the Gardens�� 61
TASTE of Tippecanoe�� 39
Tecumseh Lodge Pow Wow�� 65
Tenderloin Throwdown�� 53
The Grape Escape�� 52
The Greatest Spectacle in Tasting�� 25
Three Rivers Festival�� 38, 49
Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair�� 52
Tippecanoe Steam and Gas Power Show�� 55
Tipton County Pork Festival�� 65
Touch of Dutch�� 52, 58
Trader’s Point Hunt Charity Horse Show�� 68
Traffic Jam�� 39
Trail of Courage Living History Festival�� 71
Travel Show�� 13
Tree City Fall Festival�� 70
Tri-State Antique Market�� 20, 44, 55
Tulip Festival and Tulip Two-Mile Classic�� 19
Twelve Mile 500�� 44
20th Century Chevy Car Fest�� 72
T
Talbot Street Art Fair��
Taste of Cass County��
Taste of Hancock County��
Taste of Jeffersonville��
Taste of Kokomo��
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Zionsville Fall Festival�� 68
Zionsville Lion’s Club Fall Festival�� 67
Zoom Town Covered Bridge 5k Run/Walk�� 26
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Uptown Jazz and Blues�� 61
Utica Homecoming Festival�� 63
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Valparaiso Popcorn Festival�� 69
Van Buren Popcorn Festival�� 58
Vermont Settlement Festival�� 53
Vernon Labor Day Festival�� 65
Versailles Pumpkin Show�� 72
Village Ghost Walk�� 68
Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival�� 26, 30
Vintage Motor Bike Show�� 51
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Wabash FAME Festival��
Wabash Herb Fest��
Wabash Riverfest��
Wakarusa Bluegrass Festival��
Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival��
Walton May Day Festival��
WAMMfest��
Wanamaker Old Settlers Day Street Fair and
Classic Car Show��
Wanatah Scarecrow Festival��
Wayne County 4-H Fair��
Wendell Willkie Days��
Westville Pumpkin��
Whispering Beard Folk Festival��
White River Valley Antique Show��
Winding Creek Bluegrass Festival��
Wine, Art & Jazz Festival��
Wine, Cheese and Art Festival��
Wine & Music Festival��
Wolcott Summer Festival��
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Yellow River Festival�� 30
Yellowstone Trail Fest�� 60
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