Central Indiana Festivals & Things to Do

Join fairs & festivals from across Indiana for education sessions, entertainment showcases, panel discussion & industry trade show. Fairs & festivals...

Carvers create ice sculptures along Main Street. Professional carving demonstrations, chili cook-off and outdoor skating with a live DJ at The Ice at ...

Watch non-skating competitive games: Ice Trike Relays, Human Curling & Human Hungry Hippo which support local non-profits. Cheer on heroes at the Hero...

Fingers may be freezy as you sample craft beer. Heart will be warm as your sweetie snuggles near. "Cold hands, warm heart!" - Valentines 2026

A culinary event highlighting all the wonderful food and flavors west of Indy, Hendricks County Flavor Fest invites you to “Dine, Check-In & Win!” Din...

The Midwest's Premier Hunting Expo featuring the latest in hunting gear & apparel plus outfitters from across the globe. Learn from the pros at our in...

"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Buttons!" Clothing button competition and show. Antique button dealers, silent auction, displays, and button crafts...

Join us for a weekend of Viking-themed reenactors in full garb, multiple Viking villages, safe entertainment, artisans selling crafts, food, mead, inf...

Central Indiana's Spot For Fun! 4-H exhibits, carnival, entertainment, food, livestock shows, parade, petting zoo, special events, vendors, & more. Ev...

CarmelFest has something for everyone with our patriotic parade, spectacular fireworks, fantastic entertainment, festival food and marketplace shoppin...

Live music 6pm-9pm. on July 25, Aug 8 & 22, Sept 26. Beer and wine garden, food. Great family night out, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy.

Enjoy this free, family-friendly community event. Culture, dance, food trucks, exhibitors, music and arts.

Indiana State Festivals Association Scholarship & Princess Pageants starts @ 7 pm (doors open @ 6 pm). Pageant entries are open to any ISFA Member fe...

Enjoy hot chocolate & cookies before visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Sign up for a carriage ride around the park. Enjoy the evening parade. Admiss...

The Weihnachtsmarkt (vie-noks-mart) is an annual, fun-for-all-ages event celebrating the holidays and our German heritage. Food, vendors, music, Santa...

Join fairs & festivals from across Indiana for education sessions, entertainment showcases, panel discussion & industry trade show. Fairs & festivals...

Carvers create ice sculptures along Main Street. Professional carving demonstrations, chili cook-off and outdoor skating with a live DJ at The Ice at ...

Watch non-skating competitive games: Ice Trike Relays, Human Curling & Human Hungry Hippo which support local non-profits. Cheer on heroes at the Hero...

Fingers may be freezy as you sample craft beer. Heart will be warm as your sweetie snuggles near. "Cold hands, warm heart!" - Valentines 2026

A culinary event highlighting all the wonderful food and flavors west of Indy, Hendricks County Flavor Fest invites you to “Dine, Check-In & Win!” Din...

Motorcycle & Powersports Enthusiasts can find it all here. See Dealers, Gear, Accessories, the Biker's Showcase & more! Also a test track for the litt...

Over 750,000 square feet of the outdoors, indoors. Acres of boats, RVs, fishing tackle, travel destinations, ATVs, seminars and entertainment. Excitin...

The Midwest's Premier Hunting Expo featuring the latest in hunting gear & apparel plus outfitters from across the globe. Learn from the pros at our in...

The Midwest's Premier Hunting Expo featuring the latest in hunting gear & apparel plus outfitters from across the globe. Learn from the pros at our in...

"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Buttons!" Clothing button competition and show. Antique button dealers, silent auction, displays, and button crafts...

Tool and tractor part swap meet. 8 am- 4pm Vendor spots available upon arrival.

Fairies have taken over downtown Noblesville and you are invited to join in on the fun and mischief!

Join us for a weekend of Viking-themed reenactors in full garb, multiple Viking villages, safe entertainment, artisans selling crafts, food, mead, inf...

11th Annual. 10K (timed), 5K walk/run (timed and/or family-friendly), and a free kids' run. The event includes scenic courses, food, music, vendors, a...

Celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indy 500 all May long! With 10+ events — including the nation’s best half marathon, an iconic parade, and a fre...

One of the largest artisans and craft fairs in the Midwest featuring 100+ artisan vendors, food, and live entertainment on Zionsville's iconic Brick S...

9-5 Hancock Co. Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St., Greenfield. FREE admission and parking. Over 100 booths in two buildings, a pavilion, and outdoors. Food v...

A scavenger hunt for chocolate in downtown Fortville, visit 25+ stops to sample chocolate during this event!

Strawberries, homemade shortcake, & ice cream served. Vendors, music, and food booths. Visit the Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House & the Town Museum at t...

This annual event celebrates the rich heritage of Scotland with thrilling athletic competitions, lively music, traditional dancing, and family-friendl...

Shop over 150 vendors featuring peony art, flowers, plants, classes and contests. Then shop downtown Noblesville for peony inspired products, food & d...

Explore 5 acres of gardens, shop local, photo ops, crafts, games, food and drinks, music and more. Kid and pet friendly.

The 21st annual celebration. Fresh strawberries, pound cake, ice cream and whipped cream for $6. 11:00am - 10:00pm with local entertainment all day.

Join us all summer long for our FREE Friday night concerts at Main Street Park! Gates open at 6 p.m. with live music beginning at 7 p.m.

Kick off summer with live music, great food, and family fun! Kid friendly. Free for all ages. Beverages for 21+. Fri & Sat evenings!

Experience flavors from around the world. Great food and libations. Live music, art, kids' activities, Darrin Glessner Memorial Car Show. 6pm-10pm

Experience the Sport of Kings! Friday night polo matches benefit local charities. Visit the website for the full calendar of games and entertainment.

20th annual celebration of fiber arts and old-time artisan skills! 70+ vendors in 3 buildings. Hand dyed yarns, spinning fibers, fleece, fiber art too...

Johnson County Parks & Recreation 4th Annual JoCo Pours in the Park Saturday, May 31, 2025 12pm - 4pm Johnson County Parks & Recreation - Amp...

June - September - Exact Dates TBD. Free summer concert series featuring regional and national bands covering a range of musical genres. Food Truck, l...

Sample craft beers from Indiana’s best breweries while exploring Conner Prairie’s historic grounds, featuring live music, food, and fun.

Kids event. Family fun event, music, and exhibitions.

This four-week Thursday evening celebration offers themed entertainment, Plaza performances, extended street shop hours and fun for all ages.

Experience this annual juried exhibition. Fri: meet the artist 6:30-8:30pm; Sat: art, music, art-making events. On view/sale til Jul. 25th.

Our Friday concert series Entertainment @ Depot Street Park, and Saturday concert series Live @ the Rails are located in the heart of Greenfield. Depo...

Strawberries, ice cream, and homemade shortcake- while supplies last. Cash or credit at door. All proceeds go to local non-profits.

This event aims to recreate the atmosphere of acceptance and unity that characterized the hippie movement, offering attendees a day of music, art, loc...

Feat. Lesser Known Classic Tractors & Equip., Gas & Oil Field engines. Fri: Antique Tractor Pull. Sat: Auction, Farm Tractor & Semi Pulls. Kids Scaven...

Central Indiana's Spot For Fun! 4-H exhibits, carnival, entertainment, food, livestock shows, parade, petting zoo, special events, vendors, & more. Ev...

An unforgettable evening to kick back, sip on Indiana wines, and enjoy live music at our highly anticipated Sip On The Square.

This annual celebration of creativity and artistic skill coincides with the St. Michael's Strawberry Feestival and includes 50+ artist vendors.

Indiana's oldest juried art fair. Historic district featuring over 240 local and national artists. Food available.

The festival kicks off with a Tues. night concert and the celebration continues all week, ending with a street fair festival, parade and firework show...

Fri. includes live music, beer and wine garden and food.Sat. includes live music, car show, food vendors, beer & wine garden, craft and vendor booths ...

The 96th annual Marion County Fair will take place June 26th - July 6th. You won't want to miss this Indiana Summer Tradition with your fair favorites...

Antique tractors, oil field and hit-miss engines, garden tractors, steam engines, old cars and trucks, food, large flea market, craft fair, and toy sh...

Dates: Jun. 27, Jul. 25, Aug. 22, & Sep. 26. Grab your lawn chairs and bring the whole crew, award-winning Blues, local brews, and smoky BBQ are waiti...

Enjoy a day-long art extravaganza on North Main Street. This free event includes artists, free music and a beer and wine garden.

Festival Country’s largest event. Kicks off with a parade. Enjoy food, beer, wine and the area's finest live bands and dynamic musical fireworks.

Annual street fair and classic car, motorcycle, truck and tractor show with 100+ booths of art, crafts, antiques, handmade treasures, food, entertainm...

Fireworks over the lake, parade, carnival, golf cart poker run, golf cart scavenger hunt, car show, craft&food vendors,live music,music bingo,3-on-3 b...

Waldron's Freedom Festival fireworks display is a world-class show with small town pride.

CarmelFest has something for everyone with our patriotic parade, spectacular fireworks, fantastic entertainment, festival food and marketplace shoppin...

Franklin Community Band, beer garden, food vendors, free outdoor concert, and fireworks

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Enjoy a Carnival, Contests, Sponsored Dinners, Concerts, Dinners; ON THE 4TH: LARGE PARADE and the BEST FIREWORKS DISPLAY!

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with spectacular fireworks, food, craft vendors, live music, kids' activities and community fun.

Keeping the Spirit of '45 Alive, Honoring the Past and Inspiring the Future by remembering ALL who serve this nation, past, present and future. Provid...

Enjoy four days of Native American singing, dancing, crafts, tipi encampment, seminars,. and traders/vendors. Great for all ages.

4-H exhibits, arts and crafts, demolition derby, free entertainment, tractor pull, live music, fair food, carnival rides, livestock, merchant vendors....

Come enjoy the splendor and excitement of thoroughbred horse racing of Indiana's finest track - at the 32nd running of the Indiana Derby.

Saturday, July 18th Downtown Fortville Indiana Main Street Marketplace 10am-5pm & Party in Landmark Park 4pm-dusk Food, Music, Kids Zone & Fireworks

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 tradit...

Parade, competitive livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, rides, food vendors, commercial exhibits, fireworks, grandstand events and more. Come join the fun....

Enjoy a parade and the traditional derby car race down the hill, food and fun.

Visit with Santa, frost your own sugar cookie (reservations required) & watch us make candy canes at the Martinsville Candy Kitchend. Start your Chris...

On Courthouse Plaza. Artists & Food vendors. Live entertainment. Fundraiser for Mental Health Partners of Hancock County. No admission fee. Free ...

Join us for our 4th Annual RecFest event in celebrating Parks and Recreation Month with a car cruise in, live music, inflatables, food, biergarten and...

Live music 6pm-9pm. on July 25, Aug 8 & 22, Sept 26. Beer and wine garden, food. Great family night out. Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy.

Make memories at the Boone County 4-H Fair! From North Track events and carnival rides to livestock shows, fair food, and open show exhibits — plus fr...

Dance the night away in the street with live music, delicious food, and family-friendly fun along Main Street—an evening of entertainment for all ages...

A scavenger hunt for chocolate in downtown Greenfield, visit 25+ stops to sample chocolate during this event!

Closed Mondays. The Indiana State Fair is the Greatest Showcase of Education, Agriculture and Entertainment.

America's premier State Fair Pioneer Village. 60+ pioneer crafters & demonstrators. Steam Engine, tractor & farm animal demonstrations, pioneer stat...

Food, vendors, flyover on Saturday morning.

Taste different foods from Logansport area food vendors, great entertainment from regional bands, locally brewed craft beers & wines. Kids Korner with...

Indiana wineries and craft breweries, live music throughout the day, food and juried art fair featuring over 60 artists. 100% of the proceeds are dona...

Experience Native American culture with traditional dancing, singing, drumming, authentic food, artisan vendors, and family-friendly fun.

Celebrate Augtoberfest with live music, German-inspired food, Oktoberfest-style games, and fun for all ages! Enjoy beer, pretzels, and brats while the...

Journey abroad as you enjoy authentic Greek foods, pastries, wines and local craft beers. Listen and dance to Greek music and tour the Cathedral. Admi...

Celebrating our community's history. Victorian tea, historic home tours, car show, parade, kids' zone, vendors, pie baking contest, and more.

Plein air artists participating in Carmel on Canvas will provide the "art" for another Carmel event Artomobilia taking place the same weekend.

Join us for the 102nd Paragon Homecoming Festival. Fun for the whole Family! Rides, Games, Food, Vendors, Car Show & Live Music. paragonhomecoming@...

46th Annual antiques, unique items, arts and crafts. Nearly two miles of back-back shopping with limited duplicates. Food galore. Live entertainment. ...

Welcoming local, regional, and national award-winning Blues musicians to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (NPD AMP) for a free, two-day festival...

Learn more about the Egyptian culture. Enjoy Egyptian foods and desserts, live music and lots of fun activities for kids and adults.

Live entertainment, food, arts & crafts vendors, food, raffle, parade, bingo, horse pull, pie contest, truck/tractor pull, car show, 5k/10k walk/run, ...

All day music festival featuring local and regional musicians. Food, fun and artisan vendors.

49th annual. Over 50 gem, jewelry, mineral and fossil dealers. Silent auctions, children's activities, educational displays. Scientific society meetin...

Family festival with live entertainment, parade down Main Street Saturday morning, carnival rides and bounce houses all weekend, craft vendors, Sunday...

Celebrate the season with the Fall Festival featuring vendors, shopping, artisans, local eateries, and the beauty of fall colors throughout town.

36th Annual Monrovia Festival with Music, Food, 130+ Vendors, Car Show, Cow Patty Bingo, Kiddie Tractor Pulls, Woodcarving Demo, Antique Tractors, Kid...

Marvel at hot air balloons, evening balloon glows, live entertainment, and family activities in a weekend celebrating flight and community.

Fun for everyone. Traditional German food, American food, beer & wine, vendor and craft booths, live entertainment, kids area with bounce house and ga...

Local wineries and breweries featuring their best pours! Live music, food vendors, and local drinks from 5:00pm - 10:00pm.

This annual event featuring over 100 booths with shopping, local food and more.

One of Indy's best neighborhood festivals. Offering French and American cuisine, live music, beer & wine garden, 50 unique artisan booths and children...

Promoting the Arts by offering a free arts festival event that provides wonderful opportunities to experience visual and performing arts through varie...

Car, truck and motorcycle show. Food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, kids zone, baking contest, raffles, breakfast and ice cream.

Art. Food. Music. Community. Support Fishers- serving nonprofits, enjoy live music, buy direct from artists and artisans. Give back!

Enjoy this free community event. Parade, drone shows, food trucks, craft festival, music, marathon and more!

Fabulous food and pastries of the Middle East. Live music & dancing. Bookstore, vendors & church tours. Children's Amusements.

Join us in celebrating the harvest season and our community spirit amidst beautiful farmland! We have craft and food vendors, a car and tractor show a...

Unlimited beer samples, German dancers, stein-holding contest, wiener dog races, and more. BYO stein for mega-samples.

Celebrate fall Rush county style. Parade, vendors, Kidz Zone, barrel train rides, food trucks. art show, farmers market, "5 in 50" bicycle ride throug...

11th annual. Music and brews. Featuring local breweries. See website for up to date timing and information.

We have harvested our honey and invite you to watch us extract and bottle this year's crop. Take a free tour of our honey house, eat at our Honey Cafe...

32nd Annual. Great family entertainment, food, shopping, classic car show and antique bicycle show. Fun Displays. Plan a weekend staycation. Ample...

Fri: Family Fun & 8pm Movie at the Park. Sat: 9am 5/10K, 1pm Parade, Corn Hole Tournament. Sun: Car show, Touch-a-Truck. Sat-Sun: live music, kids’ z...

Live music 6pm-9pm. on July 25, Aug 8 & 22, Sept 26. Beer and wine garden, food. Great family night out, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy.

Hayrides, pumpkins, country store, mini golf, scavenger hunt, corn mazes, petting zoo, pedal karts, bounce houses, games,26-ft slide, apple cider slus...

Over 130 diverse juried artists with international dance, music, entertainment plus food! A weekend of fun for the whole family.

Artisan demonstrations, historic camp, live animals, craft vendors, food, live music, golf cart tours, kids' activities and car & tractor show.

Community entertainment, beer garden, food vendors, parade, Dachshund Derby, and free outdoor concert

Hamilton County's longest running and largest festival. Over 600 vendors. Handcrafted items, unique arts & crafts, antiques, collectibles, vintage dec...

A juried art fair on the banks of the beautiful Wabash River, presented by the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette and the City of West Lafayette. No admi...

Four days of shopping, arts and crafts, flea market, live entertainment, festival foods, fun zone, parades and more, in celebration of James Whitcomb ...

Thursdays-Sundays – Celebrate the Legend of Sleepy Hollow with a thrilling hayride, haunted maze, family-friendly fall activities, live entertainment,...

GhostWalk is a 45-minute walking tour in Zionsville. Visit up to eight vignettes with ghost stories from town’s past. New route yearly; family-friendl...

October 3, 4, 10, & 11 – Fun-filled family event celebrating the fall harvest! Featuring hayrids to the pumpkin patch, u-pick pumpkins, u-pick apples...

A fun day for the whole family. Enjoy toe-tapping live music, delicious eats & treats from local vendors, and kid friendly fun including craft tables ...

Visit more than 120 arts, crafts & food booths. Enjoy the free KidZone & Live entertainment or simply take in the natural beauty of the White River Gr...

Enjoy this free, family-friendly community event. Culture, dance, food trucks, exhibitors, music and arts.

140 juried crafters, $5 adults, $3 seniors, 62+, $3 students, under 5 free. Email fisherscraftfair@fishersband.org

A fun fall festival sponsored by Allied Solutions in Midtown Plaza. Enjoy food and beverage vendors, arts and crafts merchants and family fun activiti...

Giant pumpkin contest, parade, arts & craft vendors, food, costume contest, kid's activities, scarecrow contest, skillet tossing contest an DJ.

Family fun event noon-3pm. Trunk or Treat, games, crafts, animal encounter, wear your costumes.

A unique, fun filled event for the whole family. With lots of wonderful shopping, many food and beverage vendors, activities and prizes for the kids, ...

5K run/walk and one-mile family fun walk, kids activities, pet costume contest, Trick Your Trunk, Trick-the-Town.

Entertainment, artisans, food, music, military reenactments, and a Sunday church service, all with participants in authentic 18th-century garb.

Join us for our annual Trick-Or-Treat Trail. All ages are invited to walk our spooky trail, trick or treat for candy from local businesses, take a tri...

ISFA Annual Membership Meeting & Election of ISFA Board Members @ 7 pm. FREE Membership Dinner @ 6:15 pm. Reports on festivals, fairs & events for 202...

Indiana State Festivals Association Scholarship & Princess Pageants starts @ 7 pm (doors open @ 6 pm). Pageant entries are open to any ISFA Member fe...

Nov 7 Shelbyville Middle School.Celebrate 54 years of shopping. Handcrafted toys, jewelry, florals, porcelains, confections, apparel and more. Refresh...

Enjoy a Lighted Parade, Cookie decorating, vendors, games, snow machine, train rides, tree lighting and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Offering a vast array of authentic German food, drink and gifts, sourced from Germany and German-speaking countries. From raclette and Glühwein, to pr...

Step into holiday wonder with sparkling lights, festive storytelling, seasonal treats, and heartwarming experiences the whole family will cherish toge...

Christmas in the Village is a Zionsville tradition for residents and visitors alike. Offers festive events, shopping, and Santa visits throughout the ...

Christmas Tree Lighting, Live Nativity, Winter Market with Vendors, Scavenger Hunt, Christmas Cookies & Pictures with Santa, Food Vendors, Wreath & Co...

A holiday celebration set in downtown Bargersville, centered around a stunning 14-foot Christmas tree at Umbarger Plaza, transforming downtown into a ...

Embrace the holiday spirit, find unique gifts, enjoy delightful activities and create lasting memories with your loved ones. We can't wait to celebrat...

Dec 4, 5, 11, & 12 – Tour the historic 1879 Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House and see beautifully decorated Christmas trees in 16 rooms. Enjoy a deliciou...

Enjoy hot chocolate & cookies before visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Sign up for a carriage ride around the park. Enjoy the evening parade. Admiss...

Free, fun-filled event. Enjoy live music including the Jingle Bell Rock tribure band, skating rink, carriage rides, trackless train rides, food and cr...

Enjoy tree lighting, Santa, ice skating, parade and shopping.

Enjoy this beautiful parade with over 500 lights on each entry. Santa Claus will arrive and will see visitors in his house. The tree lighting will fol...

A heartwarming festive holiday market, live reindeer, community performances, family holiday activities, lighted Christmas parade, tree lighting and S...

Santa visit, historic Octagon home decorated for Christmas. Horse drawn wagon rides, crafts, vendors, and more.

The Weihnachtsmarkt (vie-noks-mart) is an annual, fun-for-all-ages event celebrating the holidays and our German heritage. Food, vendors, music, Santa...

Cookie contest, farmers market, live entertainment, cookie stroll, Christmas Carolers. Rediscover Historic Downtown Martinsville. Purchase tickets in...

Sponsored by Hancock County Tourism Celebrate the New Year as fireworks are set off in a countdown from the roof of the Depot Restaurant in Greenf...