About This Festival

The 3rd Annual RecFest in Johnson County, Nineveh, Indiana, is a free community event celebrating Parks and Recreation Month, scheduled for July 26, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is hosted at the Johnson County Park Amphitheater area, located at 3097 E. 32nd Street.

RecFest offers a lively yet family-friendly atmosphere featuring a car cruise-in for all vehicle makes and models, live music performances, inflatables, food vendors, a biergarten, and a vendor market. The event is known for a festive vibe with a variety of activities for all ages centered around the amphitheater, creating a communal outdoor experience.

Key activities and schedule highlights:

  • 4:00 PM: Car cruise-in begins, alongside the opening of food vendors, the biergarten, vendor market, and bounce houses.
  • Fun Zone Activities: Includes a rock climbing wall, Hungry Hippo Challenge, Paw Patrol Combo Inflatable Bounce House, Mobile Zip Line, Castle Bounce House, and yard games such as Giant Jenga, Cornhole, Giant Connect Four, and Yard Dice.
  • 5:30 PM: Opening music performance by Tarron Lawson.
  • 7:00 PM: Headlining band performance by Groovesmash.
  • 9:00 PM: Event concludes.

The event is fully handicapped accessible and welcomes visitors of all ages without any admission fee. It emphasizes community engagement with no competition in the car cruise-in, just a gathering of car enthusiasts. Food trucks and a biergarten provide a variety of refreshments, and attendees can enjoy a relaxed, social environment in the scenic Johnson County Park surroundings.

RecFest is organized by Johnson County Parks and Recreation and has grown over its three years into a popular summer celebration aligning with Parks and Recreation Month, promoting outdoor fun and community spirit.

Nearby the amphitheater, the park offers a pleasant natural setting with ample space for the activities and vendors, contributing to the event’s welcoming and festive atmosphere. The combination of music, food, inflatables, and interactive games ensures entertainment for families, adults, and car enthusiasts alike.