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.
Americana Bean Jamboree
May 30 - June 1, 2024
billmonroemusicpark.com/americana-bean-jamb..
(812) 988-6422
Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground - Morgantown, IN
This new festival offers a diverse blend of musical genres including roots, rock, blues, upbeat bluegrass, country, and folk. Discover award-winning new performers who have never played at the park and welcome back some of your favorite bands. Get your tickets and golf cart rentals online. Onsite camping is available during the festival or come daily, this will become your new favorite summer festival! Golf cart rentals are available to get around the park, and decorate your cart, there will be a golf cart decoration contest and daily parade.
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.
Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Festival
June 12 - 15, 2024
billmonroemusicpark.com/bill-monroe-bluegra..
(812) 988-6422
Bill Monroe' Music Park and Campground - Morgantown, IN
The oldest Bluegrass festival in the world! This annual event is held in beautiful Brown County, Indiana at the historic Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground. The event will be 4 days of music, jams around the campground and on stage, workshops, and the traditional free Bean Dinner. Camping has long been a tradition for bluegrass enthusiasts, with nightly jams held around the campsites. You don't have to camp to enjoy the festival. For those who like to camp, there are plenty of campsites available from primitive to water/electric hookups for any size camper.
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.
Hippy Hill Fest
August 1 - 3, 2024
billmonroemusicpark.com/events
(812) 988-6422
Bill Monroe' Music Park & Campground - Morgantown, IN
The 4th annual Hippy Hill Fest will be 3 days of music flowing from 2 stages at the historic Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground. The theme of the festival is the music of the 1960s, which it moved towards an electric, psychedelic version of rock, reflecting the off-beat, psychedelic characteristics of the counterculture itself. Come on out to hear good music, see old friends and make new ones, dance around, and generally have a real good time!
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.
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Kouts Porkfest
Downtown, Kouts, IN
Status: Updated 6/19/2023
June 7 - August 30, 2024
Market on the Square
Founders Square Park, Portage, IN
Status: Updated 4/26/2024
August 29 - 31, 2024
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Downtown, Auburn, IN
Status: Updated 11/13/2023
August 29 - September 1, 2024
Tri-State Bluegrass Festival - Fall
Noble County 4H Fairgrounds, Kendallville, IN
Status: Updated 9/30/2023
August 31 - September 1, 2024
Fourth Street Arts Festival
Bloomington, Indiana, Bloomington, IN
Status: Updated 5/8/2024
September 1, 2024
Tri-State Antique Market - September
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, Lawrenceburg, IN
Status: Updated 4/12/2024
August 30 - September 2, 2024
Earl Park Fall Festival
Community Park, Earl Park, IN
Status: Updated 5/13/2024
August 30 - September 2, 2024
Marshall County Blueberry Festival
Centennial Park, Plymouth, IN
Status: Updated 11/13/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Free Community Our Hospice Concert
Mill Race Park/Outdoor Concert, Columbus, IN
Status: Updated 7/26/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Homecoming Festival
Union Street, Paragon, IN
Status: Updated 7/20/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Metamora Music Festival
Whitewater Canal, Metamora, IN
Status: Updated 7/11/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Tecumseh Lodge Pow Wow
Tipton County 4-H Fairgrounds, Tipton, IN
Status: Updated 6/26/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Farmers' Pike Festival
Corner of 850 East and 200 South, New Castle, IN
Status: Updated 2/2/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Clinton Little Italy Festival
Water Street & 9th Street, Clinton, IN
Status: Updated 7/20/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Marshmallow Festival
Downtown, Ligonier, IN
Status: Updated 7/20/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
North Salem Old Fashion Days Festival
Downtown, North Salem, IN
Status: Updated 6/22/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Lowell Labor Day Festival
Lowell American Legion, Lowell, IN
Status: Updated 6/26/2023
September 5 - 7, 2024
Tipton County Pork Festival
Downtown Court House Square, Tipton, IN
Status: Updated 5/8/2024
September 5 - 7, 2024
German-American Klub Oktoberfest
German Park, Indianapolis, IN
Status: Updated 1/17/2024
September 5 - 7, 2024
Grabill Country Fair
Fairgrounds, Grabill, IN
Status: Updated 4/4/2024
September 5 - 7, 2024
Roann Covered Bridge Festival
Downtown, Roann, IN
Status: Updated 3/18/2024
September 7, 2024
Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
Downtown Valparaiso, Valparaiso, IN
Status: Updated 2/2/2024
September 7, 2024
Penrod Arts Fair
Newfields, Indianapolis, IN
Status: Updated 1/17/2024
September 7 - 8, 2024
Stone's Trace Pioneer Festival
Stone's Tavern, Ligonier, IN
Status: Updated 4/9/2024