71st Annual Roanoke Fall Festival

The 71st Annual Roanoke Fall Festival will take place from September 4 to 7, 2025, at Roanoke Park in Roanoke, Huntington County, Indiana. This family-friendly event features a wide range of activities including free live concerts, kids' games and activities, two parades, a demo derby, a National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) tractor pull, contests such as pie eating and bake competitions, antique tractor displays, rodeo events, scholarship pageants for young ladies, and more. Entry to the festival is free, though some activities may require separate fees.

Roanoke Park, the festival’s main location, is on Seminary Street and Main Street in Roanoke. The festival is wheelchair accessible and attracts visitors with its rich community spirit and diverse entertainment options. Founded in 1953, it is the oldest festival in Huntington County and has a longstanding tradition of bringing the community together each fall to celebrate with fun and excitement.

The overall vibe of the festival is family-oriented and celebratory with a blend of nostalgic Americana and Wild West themes, as the 2025 festival is themed "The Wild, Wild West." Visitors can expect a warm, community-friendly atmosphere with a mix of live music, carnival-style food alleys, craft vendors, and wholesome activities for children.

A rough schedule and notable activities during the festival include:

• Thursday (September 4): Festival opens, Food Alley available.
• Friday (September 5): Pie Eating Contest at 6:15 p.m., various contests such as "Bake Your Best Cake or Cookies" with prizes.
• Saturday (September 6): Craft Alley opens, Kid’s Zone activities, Ducky Run at 5 p.m., 71st Annual Festival Parade at 4:30 p.m., and a 4th Annual Golf Cart/Side-by-Side Parade.
• Sunday (September 7): Continued family fun and entertainment, closing day activities.

Additional ongoing activities featuring scholarship pageants include Miss Roanoke Fall Festival and junior titles, offering young ladies opportunities to earn college scholarships and represent the community at the State Festival Association Scholarship Pageant.

Food Alley runs Thursday through Saturday, while Craft Alley and Kid’s Zone are focused on Saturday, providing handmade crafts and interactive children's activities respectively. The demo derby and tractor pull attract motor sports enthusiasts, with specific details available on the Roanoke Tractor Pullers Association’s Facebook page.

Overall, the Roanoke Fall Festival provides a diverse and engaging schedule with something for everyone—families, rodeo fans, music lovers, and those interested in traditional rural community events. It holds a strong community legacy as a beloved annual celebration marking the arrival of fall.