Sports and speedways, absolutely! But there are deeper dimensions to Indiana: green spaces, cutting-edge museums, patchwork quilts of farmland, hulking sand dunes and pristine wilderness. And, there’s always a reason to celebrate in the Hoosier State. The Mansfield Village Covered Bridge Festival, Parke County Covered Bridge Festival - Mansfield and Parke County Covered Bridge Festival are among the biggest. But, there are 482 other events celebrated from January to December in Indiana’s 92 counties. Have a look at everything Indiana’s Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows have to offer!
Friendship Flea Market - September
September 14 - 22, 2024
(859) 341-9188
Friendship Flea Market - Versailles, IN
Indiana's most unique flea market and antique show welcoming visitors and vendors since 1968. Almost 500 vendors sell a wide array of merchandise and specialty foods. All blacktopped roads for those baby buggies and wheelchairs. Horse-drawn trolley rides to and from town. Stay late, campfire, weekends live country music, check website for schedule. Free admission, parking $3.00. Camping spaces are still available.
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art
September 28 - 29, 2024
madisonchautauqua.com
(812) 571-2752
Historic Neighborhood - Madison, IN
Southern Indiana's premier fine arts & crafts festival. Handmade work by exhibitors from across the United States. Activities include entertainment, a food fest, a beer/wine garden, a chalk walk, and kids area.
Hoosier Fall Festival
October 19 - 20, 2024
hoosierfallfestival.com
(317) 556-5326
Johnson County Fairgrounds - Franklin, IN
We will be offering a wide range of items from local artisans. Crafts, t-shirts, florals, farmhouse decor, jewelry, photography, painted items, clothing, baked goods, jewelry, soaps, holiday decor and so much more. We will have food trucks ranging from tacos and barbecues to deserts and kettle corn. You can purchase your seasonal pumpkins and mums along with other wonderful fall merchandise. The atmosphere will abound with fall vibes and you can take your picture at one of our photo ops. Music, face painting, roaming characters, and balloons will also add to the festivities. Come join us on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 & 20!
Holiday Handcrafter's Showcase & Marketplace
November 15 - 16, 2024
cloudshows.biz
(419) 436-1457
Delaware County Fairgrounds - Muncie, IN
Just as the name implies, it is a showcase of arts and crafts in a variety of mediums. Muncie's Annual Showcase is promoted extensively throughout east central Indiana, the southern border counties of Michigan, and northwestern and central Ohio. This event also includes the Marketplace concept which is the inclusion of a grouping of high-caliber home and personal products, as well as gifts, collectibles, and holiday gift foods.
Artisian Holiday Market
November 30, 2024
(317) 550-8732
Beech Grove High School - Beech Grove, IN
150 juried vendors. Fine handcrafted home decor, candles, custom jewelry, fine clothing and accessories, children's items and toys, body and bath products, pet treats, and accessories. Arrive early to receive a swag bag for the first 200 visitors. Convenient parking, wide aisles for leisurely shopping, wheelchair accessible, convenient ADA rest areas and restrooms. Fair is 100% nonprofit that helps support many local food pantries, animal rescues, senior citizen centers, and school pantries, from all proceeds.
The Community Roadshow-Indianapolis
April 5 - 6, 2025
thecommunityroadshow.com
(810) 348-9348
Indiana State Fairground and Event Center - Indianapolis, IN
The Community Roadshow is a multi-vendor sales event featuring commercial sales/services, 501c3, direct sales, artists, retail/wholesale, and arts and crafts. There will be activities both days including vendor exhibitions, entertainment, prize giveaways, and military events.
Strawberry Festival
June 13 - 15, 2025
crawfordsvillestrawberryfest.com
(765) 918-2759
Lane Place Antebellum Mansion - Crawfordsville, IN
Three days of food, crafts, children's booths, athletic events, car shows and fantastic entertainment with Friday and Saturday nights of national-level entertainment shows.
April 30 - September 25, 2024
Shipshewana Flea Market
Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market, Shipshewana, IN
Status: Updated 11/1/2023
September 25 - 26, 2024
Harvest Celebration Festival
Lanthier Winery Gardens and Courtyard, Madison, IN
Status: Updated 1/6/2024
September 7 - 28, 2024
Chesterton's European Market - September
Chesterton's European Market, Chesterton, IN
Status: Updated 6/30/2024
September 7 - 28, 2024
Bloomington Community Farmers Market - September
Showers Commons, Bloomington, IN
Status: Updated 7/1/2024
September 17 - 28, 2024
Indy Jazz Fest
Various Locations, Indianapolis, IN
Status: Updated 8/6/2024
September 21 - 28, 2024
Persimmon Festival
Downtown, Mitchell, IN
Status: Updated 4/25/2024
September 23 - 28, 2024
Dekalb County Free Fall Fair
Fairgrounds, Auburn, IN
Status: Updated 5/23/2024
September 26 - 28, 2024
Huntingburg Herbstfest
Huntingburg City Park, Huntingburg, IN
Status: Updated 8/22/2024
September 27 - 28, 2024
Saint Malachy Country Fair
parking lot, Brownsburg, IN
Status: Updated 7/16/2024
September 27 - 28, 2024
Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale
Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Goshen, IN
Status: Updated 6/4/2024
September 27 - 28, 2024
Franklin Fall Festival
Drive Hubler Amphitheater, Franklin, IN
Status: Updated 9/6/2024
September 28, 2024
Square Arts Festival
Paoli Courthouse Square, Paoli, IN
Status: Updated 7/15/2024
September 28, 2024
Cutler Shop Small Celebration - September
Cutler General Store, Cutler, IN
Status: Updated 9/6/2024
September 28, 2024
Rocky Ripple Festival
Hohlt Park, Indianapolis, IN
Status: Updated 4/24/2024
September 28, 2024
Covington Apple Fest
Court House Square, Covington, IN
Status: Updated 8/5/2024
September 28, 2024
UWF Fall Arts & Crafts Show
LaPorte County Fairgrounds, La Porte, IN
Status: Updated 4/18/2024
September 28, 2024
Car Show & Family Festival
Emmy's Pancake House Parking Lot, Avon, IN
Status: Updated 8/8/2024
September 28, 2024
Bat Festival
Indiana State University, Science Building, Terre Haute, IN
Status: Updated 9/9/2024
September 28, 2024
Oktoberfest
Jasper County Courthouse grounds, Rensselaer, IN
Status: Updated 9/4/2024
September 28, 2024
Rock the Rocks
Falls of the Ohio State Park, Clarksville, IN
Status: Updated 9/5/2024
September 27 - 29, 2024
Wanatah Scarecrow Festival
Scarecrow Square, Wanatah, IN
Status: Updated 5/26/2024
September 27 - 29, 2024
James Dean Run Rod & Kustom Show
Play Acres Park, Fairmount, IN
Status: Updated 2/19/2024
September 27 - 29, 2024
Thorntown Festival of the Turning Leaves
Downtown, Thorntown, IN
Status: Updated 7/18/2024
September 27 - 29, 2024
Hope Heritage Days
Hope Town Square, Hope, IN
Status: Updated 7/11/2024