Sandborn Fall Festival

The Sandborn Fall Festival is a vibrant, two-day annual community event held at the Sandborn Community Building & Park in Sandborn, Knox County, South Central Indiana. Scheduled for September 27–28, 2025, it is designed to be family-friendly, benefiting local community organizations, and features a diverse range of activities including live music, a car show, a youth baseball tournament, food trucks, and over 85 vendors and crafters offering handmade and local goods.

The festival atmosphere is lively and welcoming, reflecting a strong community spirit as the event is organized by local residents for the community. The setting around the Sandborn Community Building and Park provides a welcoming space that is handicapped accessible, with plenty of room for various activities and vendor booths. The vibe is relaxed yet festive, ideal for families, car enthusiasts, and those who appreciate local culture and crafts.

Key activities and features at the event include:

• Live Music across both days, providing a continuous and enjoyable backdrop for the event.
• Car Show located at the Sandborn Town Park, showcasing a variety of classic and custom vehicles, with no entry fee and door prizes.
• Youth Baseball Tournament, a sports event fostering community youth engagement.
• Food Trucks offering a variety of foods to visitors.
• Vendor & Craft Fair with over 85 local vendors and crafters selling handmade, artisanal, and locally sourced items.
• Kids’ Zones which provide family-friendly entertainment and play areas.
• Jonah Fish Fry Fundraiser, benefiting community causes.
• Fireworks display, adding a celebratory end to the festival day.

A rough schedule based on typical festival times:

• Saturday, Sept 27: Festival opens at 8:00 AM at the Community Building & Park. Car show, vendor booths, live music, and youth baseball games start throughout the morning and afternoon. Food trucks available throughout the day. Fireworks typically scheduled after dusk.
• Sunday, Sept 28: Festival runs from 8:00 AM to about 3:00 PM with continued live music, vendors, youth sports events, and family activities until the close.

Historically, the Sandborn Fall Festival has been a well-loved event, rooted in community collaboration, emphasizing local pride, small-town atmosphere, and supporting local charities. It brings together not only residents of Sandborn and Knox County but visitors from the wider South Central Indiana region. This festival has grown to be a centerpiece of fall festivities in the area, featuring a mix of traditional fall event elements and unique local culture.

For visitors, nearby amenities and the welcoming small-town environment enhance the experience, making the festival a highlight of the autumn calendar. Contact details and further information are available through the event’s official website and Facebook page.