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 488 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.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Fall Creek Heritage Fair
Falls Park, Pendleton, IN
Status: Updated 9/20/2022
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Kirklin Vintage Market - September
Kirklin Main Street, Kirklin, IN
Status: Updated 7/20/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Colonel John Vawter Day
Downtown, Morgantown, IN
Status: Updated 7/3/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Arts, Blues and BBQ
McCormick's Creek State Park, Spencer, IN
Status: Updated 4/7/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Starry Night Music and Arts Festival
Greyhouse Coffee, West Lafayette, IN
Status: Updated 9/21/2023
May - September 2024 (dates not updated)
Summer Sundown Music Series
Huston Park, Logansport, IN
Status: Updated 5/12/2022
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Montgomery Turkey Trot
Ruritan Park in Montgomery, Washington, IN
Status: Updated 8/25/2022
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, Greenfield, IN
Status: Updated 1/10/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Cumberland Covered Bridge Festival
Cumberland Covered Bridge, Upland, IN
Status: Updated 6/27/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Lions Park Fall Festival
Zionsville Lions Park, Zionsville, IN
Status: Updated 12/14/2022
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Little Cousin Jasper Festival
Potawatomi Park, Rensselaer, IN
Status: Updated 8/10/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Crackaway Daze Festival
Salt Creek Township Park, New Point, IN
Status: Updated 9/1/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Cambridge City Canal Days
Downtown, Cambridge City, IN
Status: Updated 6/27/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Andersontown Powwow
Beulah Park, Alexandria, IN
Status: Updated 7/3/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Columbus Scottish Festival
Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, Columbus, IN
Status: Updated 7/10/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Danville Tri Kappa Fair on the Square
Town Square, Danville, IN
Status: Updated 1/5/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Arts & Crafts in the Park
Newtown Park, Lawrenceburg, IN
Status: Updated 8/10/2023
September 13 - 14, 2024
Back to the Fifties Festival
Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, Lebanon, IN
Status: Updated 1/10/2024
September 13 - 14, 2024
Indianapolis Dollhouse and Miniature Show
Wyndham Hotel, Indianapolis, IN
Status: Updated 1/14/2024
September 14, 2024
A Fall Market
New Hope Church, Greenwood, IN
Status: Updated 4/11/2024
September 14, 2024
A Fair of the Arts - September
Showers Plaza, Bloomington, IN
Status: Updated 2/20/2024
September 14, 2024
Eagle Creek Folk Festival
Beach Shelter in Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis, IN
Status: Updated 1/20/2024
September 12 - 15, 2024
Lanesville Heritage Weekend
Heritage Park, Lanesville, Indiana, IN
Status: Updated 4/3/2024
September 15, 2024
Old Fashion Day
Collett Park, Terre Haute, IN
Status: Updated 4/30/2024