Wawasee Fine Arts Festival at Oakwood
May 23, 2026
chautauquawawasee.org
(574) 377-7543
Oakwood Resort - Syracuse, IN
The outdoor setting provides a family-friendly environment. Food vendors are onsite for snacks and lunch, with outside seating available. Also, the Pier and Back Porch at Oakwood offers a full menu with both indoor and outdoor lakefront dining overlooking beautiful Lake Wawasee. Children's activities and playgrounds are available. Attendance is free. Stop by the Chautauqua booth for a giveaway.
Strawberry Festival
June 12 - 14, 2026
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.
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art
September 26 - 27, 2026
madisonchautauqua.com
(800) 559-2956
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.
Bloomfield Apple Festival
October 2 - 4, 2026
bloomfieldapplefestival.org
(614) 600-4218
Town Park - Bloomfield, IN
Come experience autumn magic at one of Southern Indiana's most beloved fall festivals, known for its warm small-town charm and fun-filled variety Enjoy: 🎡Carnival rides, games, and friendly contests, including tractor pulls and wiffle ball tournaments 🍎Tasty bites and local flavors at food booths 🎶 Live music, a parade, and stage performances running all weekend long
Hoosier Fall Festival
October 17 - 18, 2026
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.17 & 18.
Events in Fort Wayne, IN — upcoming
March 21, 2026
Northrop Spring Craft Bazaar
Northrop High School, Fort Wayne, IN
Status: Updated 2/6/2026
This Indiana Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
April 11 - 12, 2026
Shipshewana on the Road Comes to Fort Wayne
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN
Status: Updated 1/29/2026
This Indiana Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $8.
April 18, 2026
Taylor Chapel Spring Craft Bazaar
Taylor Chapel Ministries, Fort Wayne, IN
Status: Updated 3/1/2026
This Indiana Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: bake sale, luncheon served, free face painting, raffle.
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Germanfest
Headwaters Park East, Fort Wayne, IN
Status: Updated 4/11/2025
This Indiana Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $5. This event will also include wiener dog races.
June 2026 (dates not updated)
BBQ Ribfest
Headwaters Park downtown, Fort Wayne, IN
Status: Updated 2/6/2025
This Indiana Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 13 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Regional talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $3 - $6.
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Solfest
Metea County Park, Fort Wayne, IN
Status: Updated 2/12/2025
This Indiana Family & Kids Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12:30pm-10:30pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $20. This event will also include water slides by bouncy bandits.
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Fort Wayne Greek Festival
Head Waters Park, Fort Wayne, IN
Status: Updated 5/1/2025
This Indiana Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $5.
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Covington Art Fair
Covington Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN
Status: Updated 2/19/2025
This Indiana Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-4pm.
June 23 - 28, 2026
Allen County Fair
Allen County Fairgrounds, Fort Wayne, IN
Status: Updated 9/15/2025
This Indiana State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 19 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue-Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $15.
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Lawton Park Flea Market
Lawton Park, Fort Wayne, IN
Status: Updated 5/25/2025
This Indiana Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Johnny Appleseed Festival
Johnny Appleseed & Archer Parks, Fort Wayne, IN
Status: Updated 2/25/2025
This Indiana Reenactment Event will have antique/collectibles, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 35 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: children's activities, pioneer demos, farmers market.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Holiday Bazaar
American Legion Post 241 Waynedale, Fort Wayne, IN
Status: Updated 7/4/2025
This Indiana Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Northrop Fall Craft Bazaar
Northrop High School Campus, Fort Wayne, IN
Status: Updated 5/14/2025
This Indiana Craft Show will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
November - December 2026 (dates not updated)
Festival of Gingerbread
History Center, Fort Wayne, IN
Status: Updated 10/30/2025
This Indiana Festival will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $7. This event will also include weekend children's events.












