June's first weekend is peak festival season in Indiana: warm evenings, farmers markets overflowing, and strawberry shortcakes making their annual debut. Whether you crave live music under the stars, vintage shopping across acres of booths, or hands-on fiber arts, this June 5–7 weekend has a little bit of everything to get your summer started right.

Tri-State Antique Market (June 7)

Indiana’s largest antiques and vintage market returns to the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds the first Sunday of the month—this weekend that’s June 7. Expect a whimsical treasure hunt among 200+ vendors from 6:00 AM–3:00 PM selling mid-century art, vintage Pyrex, vinyl, comic books and garden décor; admission is $5 for adults (children and pets free). The fairgrounds in Lawrenceburg offer shaded groves, modern restrooms, and plenty of parking—perfect for a long morning of digging for finds.
Website: Official Site
Phone: 5137022680

Antique Tractor Power Tour (June — ongoing in June)

All month long Parke County celebrates its rural roots with the Antique Tractor Power Tour, a leisurely two-day drive across scenic roads and covered bridges with meals included for participants. Spectators can catch tractors rolling through the countryside and historic spans in Rockville; the fairgrounds serve as hub for start/finish festivities. Check the organizer for exact tour dates and registration details.
Website: Covered Bridges
Phone: 7655695226

Miami County Farmers Market (Saturdays, May–Sept)

If you’re in Peru this weekend, the Miami County Farmers Market runs Saturdays 9:00 AM–1:00 PM through September. Expect seasonal produce, baked goods, plants, and artisan crafts along East 5th Street — free admission and perfect for stocking picnic supplies before other weekend events.
Website: Miami County Chamber
Phone: 7654721923

Shipshewana Flea Market (Tues/Weds weekly May–Sept)

Shipshewana’s massive flea market sprawls over nearly 40 acres with 600–700 booths—though it’s typically open Tuesdays and Wednesdays (May–September), it’s worth mentioning for shoppers planning weekday trips. The atmosphere in Shipshewana buzzes with Amish-made goods, antiques, a farmer’s market section, and midweek auctions that draw collectors from across the Midwest.
Website: Flea Market Info
Phone: 2607684129

Noble County America's 250th (May 23–Sept 7)

Noble County’s semiquincentennial celebration runs through Labor Day with parades, concerts, boat parades on Chain O’ Lakes, fireworks, and pop-up events across towns like Albion and Kendallville. This county-wide commemoration is a great excuse to explore Noble County’s 117 lakes and seasonal programming tied to America’s 250th.
(County-wide event — check local town calendars for specific schedules.)

Whitestown Summer Concert Series (Fridays, May 29–July 31)

Friday night concerts at Anson Acres Park in Whitestown are free—gates open at 6:00 PM with music from 7:00–9:00 PM. Bring a blanket and picnic to enjoy themed nights, rotating local and regional bands, food vendors, and family activities under summer skies.
Website: Concert Series
Phone: 7657324537

Vintage Motor Bike Club Meet (June 1–6)

Portland’s Jay County Fairgrounds hosts the nation’s largest vintage motorbike show with swap meets, displays of Simplex, Mustang, Whizzer and Cushman bikes, and a wrap-up banquet. The meet runs through June 6, with daily exhibits roughly 8:00 AM–5:00 PM—ideal for collectors and nostalgia fans visiting Portland.
Website: Vintage Motor Bike Club
Phone: 2602518575

Ripley County Film Fest (June 2–6)

A week of short films screens in historic single‑screen theaters (Gibson Theatre in Batesville and Damm Theatre in Osgood), culminating in a Saturday, June 6 finale with awards and the 24‑Hour Filmmakers Challenge—check the Ripley County Community Foundation for showtimes.
Website: Ripley County Community Foundation
Phone: 8129331098

Kokomo Strawberry Festival (June 5)

Friday, June 5, downtown Kokomo flips the switch on summer with live music, food trucks, Artsapalooza and the signature strawberry shortcakes ($8 each) served until 7:00 PM or until they run out. The Courthouse Square event runs 11:00 AM–9:00 PM—arrive early if shortcake is your priority.
Website: Kokomo Strawberry Festival
Phone: 7654575301

Boone County Summer Fest (June 5–6)

Two nights of music, food, kids’ activities and a new pickleball takeover in downtown Lebanon. The fest is free, family-friendly, and features headliners each evening—Friday and Saturday performances plus beverage tents for 21+ make this an energetic local kickoff to summer.
Website: Lebanon Events
Phone: 7654821201

Taste of Shelby County (June 5)

Friday evening in Shelbyville’s Downtown Public Square (6:00–10:00 PM) brings global food tastings, live music, art, kids’ activities and the Darrin Glessner Memorial Car Show. Admission is free—some tastings and drinks may require purchase tickets.
Website: Visit Shelby County
Phone: 3173989623

Rosedale Strawberry Festival (June 5–7)

Rosedale’s three-day hometown festival in Parke County includes daily live music, massive quantities of fresh strawberry shortcakes (a ton baked daily), parades, a beer & wine garden, and a car show. Most events are free admission and free parking, making it an easy, berry‑filled weekend escape.
Website: Rosedale Strawberry Fest
Phone: 8128708590

Polo at Hickory Hall Polo Club (Fridays, June 5–Sept 25)

Friday-night polo at Hickory Hall in Whitestown mixes high-energy matches with picnic tailgates and charity auctions; gates open early for picnicking, with matches often under the lights. It’s an elegant-but-casual summer tradition—check the calendar for specific game nights and charity beneficiaries.
Website: Indy Polo
Phone: 3172234281

Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival (June 5–6)

Fiber lovers flock to the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Franklin for the 20th annual festival: 70+ vendors across three halls, workshops, free lectures, animal shearing, and hands-on demos. Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM—admission and parking are free, so come ready to shop hand‑dyed yarns and learn new techniques.
Website: Hoosier Hills Fiber Fest

Market on the Square (Fridays, June 5–Sept 25)

Portage’s Founders Square hosts a Friday evening market with produce, prepared foods, artisan goods and live music—perfect for a golden-hour stroll in Portage. The market typically starts late afternoon and wraps at dusk; admission is free.
Website: Portage Parks - Market on the Square
Phone: 2197624661

JoCo "Pours in the Park" (June 6)

Saturday, June 6 (12:00–4:00 PM) in Nineveh is Johnson County’s craft beverage tasting at the park amphitheater—unlimited samples from local breweries, wineries and distillers, plus yard games and axe throwing. This is a 21+ event; tickets required in advance and ID will be checked.
Website: JoCo Parks
Phone: 8125266809

Metamora Strawberry Days (June 6–7)

Historic Metamora celebrates with towering homemade shortcakes, live music, artisan vendors and rides on the Whitewater Valley Railroad. The canal‑town setting and the only wooden aqueduct in the U.S. make this a uniquely nostalgic strawberry weekend—expect train excursions and lots of sweet treats.
Website: Metamora Indiana
Phone: 8666476555

Music in the Park (June–Sept; concerts begin June 6)

Shelbyville’s Blue River Memorial Park hosts a free summer concert series (June–September), often on weekends—check the schedule for tribute bands and regional acts. Food trucks and family-friendly park amenities make Shelbyville evenings easy and entertaining.
(See local Parks & Rec for nightly lineups.)

History on Tap (June 6)

Conner Prairie in Fishers pours craft beer, wine and spirits in a living-history setting on Saturday, June 6, from 6:00–10:00 PM. This 21+ event includes unlimited samples (while supplies last), live music, and food trucks—tickets sell out, so reserve ahead.
Website: Conner Prairie
Phone: 3177766000

Rising Sun Summer Fest (June 6)

Downtown Rising Sun hosts live music, arts & crafts, a Kid Zone, and a fireworks finale at 10:00 PM—Saturday, June 6, from 4:00–10:30 PM. Admission is free; bring chairs for the music and plan for a lively riverfront evening.
Website: Enjoy Rising Sun
Phone: 8124384933

Circus Day (June 6)

Bring the kids to the International Circus Hall of Fame in Peru on June 6 for Circus Day—parades, interactive exhibitions, live music and classic circus displays that celebrate Peru’s Circus City legacy. Activities run through the afternoon with family-friendly pricing.
Website: Circus Hall of Fame

Miami Nation of Indians All Nations Gathering (June 6–7)

This powwow-style gathering at the Miami Nations grounds near Rockville features native dancers, drumming, storytelling, handmade crafts and comfort food—grand entries, intertribals and cultural demonstrations run Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5 (children 12 and under free); the event is an excellent opportunity to experience living indigenous traditions.
Phone: 7652066310

MainStreet Rockville Cruise In and Car Show (June 6)

Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, Rockville’s Courthouse Square fills with gleaming classics, bikes and motorcycles vying for trophies. Spectator admission is free—participants pay a registration fee—then enjoy live street music and 17 unique storefronts in downtown Rockville.
Website: MainStreet Rockville
Phone: 7655695226

This weekend is a delicious, musical, and colorful sampler of what Indiana does best—community festivals with big personalities. Pack a picnic blanket, bring comfy shoes, and plan a route: strawberry shortcake in Kokomo, antiques in Lawrenceburg, a fiber fix in Franklin, or a craft-beer evening at Conner Prairie. See you out there—Hoosier summer is officially underway!