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!
Wawasee Fine Arts Festival at Oakwood
May 25, 2024
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.
Village at Winona Art Fair
June 1 - 2, 2024
villageatwinona.com/events/village-art-fair
(574) 268-9888
Village at Winona - Winona Lake, IN
Artists from across the nation display and sell their artwork. All types of art forms, styles, and media represented. Food vendors, entertainment, free parking, and shuttle service. Sunshine Artists top 100 Art Fairs.
Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival
June 14 - 16, 2024
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 28 - 29, 2024
madisonchautauqua.com
(812) 571-2752
Historic Neighborhood - Madison, IN
See you in 2024! 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.
July 25 - 27, 2024
Faeries, Sprites, & Lights
Minnetrista, Muncie, IN
Status: Updated 2/15/2024
July 27, 2024
Pennsy Trail Art Fair and Music Festival
Courthouse Plaza, Greenfield, IN
Status: Updated 10/16/2023
July 26 - 28, 2024
Pierogi Fest
Downtown Business District, Whiting, IN
Status: Updated 2/1/2024
July 26 - 28, 2024
New Carlisle Hometown Days
Memorial Park, New Carlisle, IN
Status: Updated 2/5/2024
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Bloomington Community Farmers Market - July
Showers Commons, Bloomington, IN
Status: Updated 2/8/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Hot Dog Festival
Courthouse Square, Frankfort, IN
Status: Updated 5/11/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Pierceton Days
Brower Park, Pierceton, IN
Status: Updated 5/12/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Cutler Shop Small Celebration - July
Cutler General Store, Cutler, IN
Status: Updated 4/18/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Artie Fest
Downtown, Martinsville, IN
Status: Updated 3/14/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Dixie Day Festival
Downtown, Mermaid Festival Grounds, Town Park, Webster Lake, North Webster, IN
Status: Updated 1/10/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Bass Lake Festival
Bass Lake, Knox, IN
Status: Updated 5/11/2023
August 2, 2024
Cool Creek Summer Concert Series - August
Cool Creek Park, Carmel, IN
Status: Updated 4/19/2024
August 1 - 3, 2024
State Line Heritage Days
Artisan Park, Union City, IN
Status: Updated 2/13/2024
August 1 - 3, 2024
Hippy Hill Fest
Bill Monroe' Music Park & Campground, Morgantown, IN
Status: Updated 1/19/2024
August 2 - 3, 2024
The Barns Summer Market
The Barns at Nappanee, Nappanee, IN
Status: Updated 4/1/2024
August 3, 2024
Shipshewana Antique Festival
Farmstead Event Pavilion, Shipshewana, IN
Status: Updated 11/29/2023
August 1 - 4, 2024
Jasper Strassenfest
Downtown, Jasper, IN
Status: Updated 4/11/2024
August 4, 2024
Markle Wildcat Car, Truck & Bike Show
Markle Fish & Game Club Park, Markle, IN
Status: Updated 11/14/2023
August 4, 2024
Tri-State Antique Market - August
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, Lawrenceburg, IN
Status: Updated 4/12/2024
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Van Buren Popcorn Festival
Downtown, Van Buren, IN
Status: Updated 5/23/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Chesterton Art Fair
Dogwood Park, Chesterton, IN
Status: Updated 6/5/2023
August 6 - 7, 2024
Middlebury Fall Festival
Downtown, Middlebury, IN
Status: Updated 3/18/2024
August 10, 2024
A Fair of the Arts - August
Showers Plaza, Bloomington, IN
Status: Updated 2/20/2024
August 10, 2024
Bloom Fest - Local Arts & Nature
Riverside Gardens Park, Leo Cedarville, IN
Status: Updated 2/13/2024