Central Indiana
Home to Indianapolis and surrounding metropolitan areas, Central Indiana offers year-round festivals celebrating everything from motorsports to music and cultural heritage.
Featured Festivals in Central Indiana
Art of Wine
Features local wines, food vendors, wine-related art, entertainment and special activities. $30 unlimited wine tasting fee for those 21 and over. Open...
Indiana Fishing Expo
Indiana's only pure fishing show. Over 150 vendors for every species that swims.
Get Mooned in Boone
Boone County located off of I-65 and northwest of Indianapolis. Boone County will be hosting a variety of events. See website for details.
Welcome to Fairyville
Start at Nickel Plate Arts. Fairies have taken over downtown Noblesville and you are invited to join in on the fun and mischief! All Ages!F
Historic Home Tour
You do not want to miss this opportunity to visit some of Martinsville’s nicest homes, all thanks to the generosity of the respective homeowners.
Juneteenth Jubilee
Students from Fishers High School Future Black Leaders Club welcomes you to a free community event that celebrates black-owned businesses, artists, mu...
Artie Fest
Family Friendly. Entertainment. 5K Run/Walk. Classic Car Show. Touch-a-Truck. Chalk Art Contest. Cornhole tournaments. Kids activities. Food vendors ...
Indiana Gospel Music Festival
The best of Indiana's Southern Gospel artists in combined concert.
Augtoberfest
Bavarian themed Beer Fest in August. Bavarian beer, live polka music, German food. Fun games, prizes. This is a 21 and over event. 5pm-10pm.
Kammy's Kause
All day music festival, Kammy's ride, kid zone, auction, 50+ vendors, great food, amazing people and much, much more and it is all free to the public!...
Harvest Fest
Art. Food. Music. Community. Support Fishers- serving nonprofits, enjoy live music, buy direct from artists and artisans. Give back!
Arts in the Park
Celebrate the arts with events for children & adults to experience the arts through interactive art projects, classes, crafts, music & more. *Fee for...
Honey Harvest Festival
We have harvested our honey and invite you to watch us extract and bottle this year's crop. Take a free tour of our honey house, eat at our Honey Cafe...
Hall's Haunted Halls
Be prepared to come and get your scare on! Our halls are definitely haunterd. Open every Fri & Sat.
Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games & Festival
Our 12th year! Scottish heritage festival and highland games, food, Celtic music, living history royal court, bagpipes, vendors, and children's area w...
Delta Theta Tau Gift & Hobby Show
Celebrate 52 years of shopping. Handcrafted toys, jewelry, florals, porcelains, confections, apparel and more. Refreshments available. Proceeds suppor...
Holiday Lighting
66th annual tradition is an all-day event featuring a lighted parade, musical entertainment, children's activities, & Santa visits. Approx. 7:00pm lig...
Festival of Ice
Arts District – Carvers create ice sculptures along Main Street. Carter Green - Professional carving demonstrations, fast-paced carve-off competition,...
Carmel Winter Games
Build team spirit through on-ice, non-skating competitive games. Cheer on your favorite Hometown Hero during competitive games between Carmel's City d...
Ford 70th Annual Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show
Over 750,000 square feet of the outdoors, indoors. Acres of boats, RVs, fishing tackle, travel destinations, ATVs, seminars and entertainment. Excitin...
Indiana Button Society Annual Button Show
""Rockin' and Rollin' in Buttons."" Clothing button competition and show. Antique button dealers, silent auction, displays, and button crafts. Adm ...
Bike Fest
Large swap meet, bike night, bands, bike show judged by Thunder Roads Magazine, tattoo artists, door prizes, beer and food vendors. Ride or drive in. ...
Cabin Fever Swap Meet
Tool and tractor part swap meet. 8 am- 4pm Vendor spots available upon arrival.
Viking Fest
Come experience fighting reenactments, expert archery, a Viking village, food, and live music. Admission: $7 in-advance, $10 gate. Kids 2 & under free...
Rock the Block Run
10th Annual. 10K (timed), 5K walk/run (timed and/or family-friendly), and a free kids' run. The event includes scenic courses, food, music, vendors, a...
500 Festival
Celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indy 500 at 10+ events throughout May. From the nation's BEST half marathon to a legendary parade, to a free fe...
Riley Wrangler's Arts and Crafts Fair
9-5 Hancock Co. Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St., Greenfield. FREE admission and parking. Over 100 booths in two buildings, a pavilion, and outdoors. Food v...
Zionsville Brick Street Market
One of the best made artisan and craft fairs in the Midwest!
Art Fair on the Square
Shop from more than 4 dozen of Indiana's most talented fine artists, selling paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more.
‘Savor Lebanon' Craft Beer, Wine, Spirits and Food Fest
Featuring craft beer, cider, wine & spirits from 20+ premier breweries, wineries & distilleries throughout Indiana. Also featuring Lebanon & Indianapo...
Indiana Peony Festival
Located in historic Seminary Park. Shop over 50 vendors featuring peony art, flowers, plants, classes and contests. Then shop downtown Noblesville for...
Strawberries on the Square
The 20th annual celebration, find fresh strawberries, pound cake, ice cream and whipped cream for $6. 11:00am - 10:00pm with local entertainment all d...
JoCo ‘Pours in the Park" craft beer, wine & spirits festival
Johnson County Parks & Recreation is excited to present the 4th Annual JoCo ""Pours in the Park"" - craft beer, wine & spirit festival. This is a 21+ ...
Boone County Summer Fest
Six-act summer event with live music Fri & Sat evening. Offering great food. The event is kid friendly, but we will have beverages for the 21+ crowd.
Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival
Family Fun. Wide selection of vendors offering yarns, spinning fibers and handmade goods. Enjoy workshops, demonstrations, competitions, and door priz...
Indy Tattoo Expo
Live entertainment, live tattooing, tattoo competitions, food trucks, vendors, and kids area with bounce house and face painting. See website for dis...
Polo at Hickory Hall Polo Club
Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 4, 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Sep 5, 12, 19, 26. Come and watch the Sport of Kings and enjoy what polo has to offer. All...
Taste of Shelby County
Experience flavors from around the world. Great food and libations. Live music, art, kids' activities, Darrin Glessner Memorial Car Show. 6pm-10pm
Greenfield Parks Summer Concert Series
Our Friday concert series Entertainment @ Depot Street Park, and Saturday concert series Live @ the Rails are located in the heart of Greenfield. Depo...
Strawberry Festival
Strawberries, ice cream, and homemade shortcake- while supplies last. Cash or credit at door. All proceeds go to local non-profits.
Will Vawter Juried Exhibition and Art Sale
Experience the creativity of Midwest artists in this annual juried exhibition celebrating the legacy of Hoosier artist Will Vawter. Fri eve: meet the ...
HATCH Fest
This annual celebration of creativity and artistic skill coincides with the St. Michael's Strawberry Feestival and includes 50+ artist vendors.
Hippie Fest
This event aims to recreate the atmosphere of acceptance and unity that characterized the hippie movement, offering attendees a day of music, art, loc...
Hancock County 4-H Fair
Central Indiana's Spot For Fun! 4-H exhibits, carnival, entertainment, food, livestock shows, parade, petting zoo, special events, vendors, & more. Ev...
34th Annual Johnson County Antique Machinery Show
Featuring Ford, Massey-Harris and Massey Fergusons tractors, equipment, garden tractors, gas engines and oil field engines. Fri: Antique tractor pull....
Wine Walk
Taste the unique flavors of local wineries as you stroll around historic downtown and visit local shops. See website for up to date timing and informa...
68th Annual Talbot Street Art Fair
Indiana's oldest juried art fair. Historic neighborhood featuring over 240 local and national artists. Food available.
Spark!Fishers
The festival kicks off with a Tues. night concert and the celebration continues all week, ending with a street fair festival, parade and firework show...
Morgan County Antique Machinery Association's Show
Antique tractors, oil field and hit-miss engines, garden tractors, steam engines, old cars and trucks, food, large flea market, and toy show. Auction ...
New Pal Summer Fest
Fri.: Live music, beer and wine garden, and food. Sat.: Live music, car show, food vendors, beer and wine garden, craft and vendor booths, fireworks.
Blues, Beer, and BBQ
Jun. 28, Jul. 26, Aug. 30, Sep 27 - We have award-winning Blues musicians along with local breweries and awesome BBQ. Bring your lawn chairs, friends,...
Boone County 4th of July
Enjoy a parade, talent show, cornhole tournament, fireworks and more!
Greenwood Freedom Festival
Festival Country’s largest event. Kicks off with a parade. Enjoy food, beer, wine and the area's finest live bands and dynamic musical fireworks.
Indian Market & Festival
Celebrate Native American cultures through art, music, dance, demonstrations and food at this Indy summer tradition. 4 and under free. Includes museum...
Orestes "Oak Street" Fair
Event time: 10 am- 8pm. Small town flavor, food trucks, live music, crafts and homemade ice cream.
Wanamaker Old Settlers Day & Car Show
Annual Street Fair & Classic Car, Motorcycle, Truck & Tractor Show with 100+ booths of art, crafts, antiques, handmade treasures, food, entertainment ...
CarmelFest
CarmelFest has something for everyone with our patriotic parade, spectacular fireworks, fantastic entertainment, festival food and marketplace shoppin...
Franklin Firecracker Festival
Franklin Community Band, beer garden, food vendors, free outdoor concert, and fireworks
Lights Over Morse Lake Festival
Fireworks over the lake, parade, carnival, golf cart poker run, golf cart scavenger hunt, car show, craft&food vendors,live music,music bingo,3-on-3 b...
Morgan County Fair
4-H exhibits, arts and crafts, demolition derby, free entertainment, tractor pull, live music, fair food, carnival rides, livestock, merchant vendors....
Hendricks County 4-H Fair
Sports fan, animal lover or just a kid at heart. The Hendricks County 4-H Fair has you covered! A great place where affordable family fun meets tradit...
Johnson County 4-H & Agricultural Fair
Parade, competitive livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, rides, food vendors, commercial exhibits, fireworks, grandstand events and more. Come join the fun....
Boone County 4-H Fair
Fun for the whole family is happening at the Boone County 4-H fair. Experience family friendly events, fair food and more! Parking charge only.
Downtown Martinsville Christmas in July
Visit with Santa, frost your own sugar cookie (reservations required) & watch us make candy canes at the Martinsville Candy Kitchend. Start your Chris...
3rd Annual RecFest
Join us for our 3rd Annual RecFest event in celebrating Parks and Recreation Month with a car cruise in, live music, inflatables, food, biergarten and...
Music on Depot: New Pal Summer Concert Series
Live music July 26, Aug 9, Aug 23 and Sept 27 from 6 pm-9 pm. Beer and wine garden, food. Great family night out, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy.
Pennsy Trail Art Fair & Music Festival
On Courthouse Plaza. Artists & Food vendors. Live entertainment. Fundraiser for Mental Health Partners of Hancock County. No admission fee. Free ...
Indiana State Fair
The Indiana State Fair is the Greatest Showcase of Education, Agriculture and Entertainment.
Pioneer Farm & Home Show at the Indiana State Fair
America's premier State Fair Pioneer Village. 60+ pioneer crafters & demonstrators. Steam Engine, tractor & farm animal demonstrations, pioneer stat...
Zionsville Street Dance
The biggest single day party in Zionsville! Music, local food and beverages, shop the town.
Hops & Vines
Local wineries and breweries featuring their best pours! Live music, food vendors, and local drinks from 5:00pm - 10:00pm.
The Taste
Taste different foods from Logansport area food vendors, great entertainment from regional bands, locally brewed craft beers & wines. Kids Korner with...
43rd Annual Traditional Pow wow and Indian Market
Featuring traditional Native American dancing & singing, native crafts and food vendors.
WAMMfest by Sertoma Club of Greenwood
Indiana wineries and craft breweries, live music throughout the day, food and juried art fair featuring over 60 artists. 100% of the proceeds are dona...
Indy GreekFest 2025
Journey abroad as you enjoy authentic Greek foods, pastries, wines and local craft beers. Listen and dance to Greek music and tour the Cathedral. Admi...
Anderson Gaslight Festival
Celebrating our community’s history. Victorian tea, historic home tours, car show, parade, kids’ zone, vendors, pie baking contest, and more
Brews on the Boulevard
Festival with local breweries and wineries, food, live entertainment and more. $30 unlimited beer sampling for ages 21 and over. Open to all ages. Fe...
Cruise Indy Car Show and Car Cruise
Enjoy food, music, silent auction, awards, and the variety of cars, while benefiting a local charity. $20 to register your car. Public is free to view...
Paragon Homecoming Festival
Join us for the 101st Homecoming Festival. Fun for the whole family. Rides, games, food, vendors and live entertainment. Contact paragonhomecoming@gma...
13th Annual Fishers Blues Fest
Welcoming local, regional, and national award-winning Blues musicians to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (NPD AMP) for a free, two-day festival...
Blues Fest
Welcoming local, regional, and national award-winning Blues musicians to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (NPD AMP) for a free, two-day festival...
Egyptian Festival
Learn more about the Egyptian culture. Enjoy Egyptian foods and desserts, live music and lots of fun activities for kids and adults.
North Salem Old Fashion Days
Live entertainment, food, arts & crafts vendors, food, raffle, parade, bingo, horse pull, pie contest, truck/tractor pull, car show, 5k/10k walk/run, ...
Cornstock
ll day music festival featuring local and regional musicians. Food, fun and artisan vendors.
Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show
48th annual. Over 50 gem, jewelry, mineral and fossil dealers. Silent auctions, children's activities, educational displays. Scientific society meetin...
MONROVIA FESTIVAL
35th Annual Monrovia Festival with Music, Food, 130+ Vendors, Car Show, Cow Patty Bingo, Kiddie Tractor Pulls, Woodcarving Demo, Antique Tractors, Kid...
Zionsville Fall Festival
Family festival, featuring a parade, carnival, bounce houses, car show, beer garden, and arts & crafts.
Artomobilia
Enjoy the beauty & craftsmanship of the automobile from vintage models to contemporary collector cars in Carmel's exquisite Arts & Design District.
Blues in the ‘Burg
Blues in the 'Burg is a must attend family event! Enjoy national award-winning music, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, a kid's zone, and activitie...
French Market
One of Indy's best neighborhood festivals. Offering French and American cuisine, live music, beer & wine garden, 50 unique artisan booths and children...
Harvest Fest
Art. Food. Music. Community. Support Fishers- serving nonprofits, enjoy live music, buy direct from artists and artisans. Give back!
Carmel on Canvas
Enjoy an open-air painting exhibition & competition, quick paint at the Carmel Farmets Market and an art fair throughout Carmel Arts & Design District...
AMERICAN LEGION POST 119 BED RACE AND BED PARADE
SUPPORT OUR VETERANS! WATCH TEAMS FROM THE COMMUNITY COMPETE IN A FUN BED RACE FOR BRAGGING RIGHTS, AND COMMUNITY TEAMS COMPETE IN THE BED PARADE SHO...
Back to the Fifties Festival, Inc.
31st Annual Classic Car Show with antique bicycles; food available, ample parking.
Colonel Vawter Day
Car, truck and motorcycle show, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, kids' zone, baking contest, raffles breakfast, free community concert and ice crea...
Oktoberfest
Fun for everyone. Traditional German food, American food, beer & wine, vendor and craft booths, live entertainment, kids area with bounce house and ga...
St. George Middle Eastern Festival
Experience a heritage of faith and Middle Eastern hospitality, food, pastries, music, culture, crafts, church tours and children's amusements. Parking...
BREWFEST
10th annual. Music and brews. Featuring local breweries. See website for up to date timing and information.
Bargersville Harvest Moon Fall Festival
Free concert, great food, beer and wine garden, craft vendors, and family activities.
Eminence Harvest Festival
Join us in celebrating the harvest season and our community spirit amidst beautiful farmland! We have craft and food vendors, a car and tractor show a...
Honey Harvest Festival
We have harvested our honey and invite you to watch us extract and bottle this year's crop. Take a free tour of our honey house, eat at our Honey Cafe...
Carmel PorchFest
A free, family-friendly community event featuring a variety of live music on the porches of neighborhood homes. Local food and beverage vendors set up...
Festival of the Turning Leaves
Fri: Family Fun & 8pm Movie at the Park. Sat: 9am 5/10K, 1pm Parade, Corn Hole Tournament. Sun: Car show, Touch-a-Truck. Sat-Sun: live music, kids’ z...
Atlanta New Earth Festival
Hamilton County's longest running and largest festival. Over 600 vendors. Handcrafted items, unique arts & crafts, antiques, collectibles, vintage dec...
Carmel International Arts Festival
Over 130 diverse juried artists with live entertainment spotlighting international dance and music! A weekend of fun for the whole family.
Franklin Fall Festival
Community entertainment, beer garden, food vendors, parade, free outdoor concert. Dachshund Derby, and fireworks.
Old Town Waverly Park Festival
Artisan demonstrations, historic camp, live animals, craft vendors, food, live music, golf cart tours, kids' activities and car & tractor show.
Russell Farms Country Fall Festival
Hayrides,pumpkins,country store,mini golf,scavenger hunt corn mazes,petting zoo,pedal karts,bounce houses,games,26-ft slide,apple cider slushies,food....
Art on The Wabash
A juried art fair on the banks of the beautiful Wabash River, presented by the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette and the City of West Lafayette. No admi...
Waterman's Fall Harvest Festival
Pumpkin-eating Dinosaur, Hayrides to Patch, Straw Mountain, Corn Maze, Tire Mountain Slide, Ball Toss, Spinning Pumpkin, Train Ride, Wagon Ball Pit, L...
Riley Festival
Four days of shopping, arts and crafts, flea market, live entertainment, festival foods, fun zone, parades and more, in celebration of James Whitcomb ...
Headless Horseman
Thursday - Sundays Only - Celebrate the Legend of Sleepy Hollow with a thrilling hayride, haunted maze, family-friendly fall activities, live entertai...
Oktoberfest
A festive family-friendly event featuring local restaurants serve delicious German-themed food and beverages while a live polka band takes the stage. ...
39th Annual Heartland Apple Festival
Oct. 4-5, 11-12; Fun-filled family event celebrating the fall harvest! Featuring hayrids to the pumpkin patch, u-pick pumpkins, u-pick apples, corn ma...
Christmas in October
140 juried crafters. $5 adults; $3 seniors 62+ and students. Under 5 free Email: [email protected]
Jamestown Apple Cider Festival
Antique apple cider press in operation all day. Live music, food and other vendors, cornhole and kids activities. No admission charge. Free parking. 7...
Pioneer Days
Step back in time for Fowler Park’s 52nd annual festival featuring the historic 1800s Pioneer Village and covered bridge. Enjoy a weekend full of acti...
Potter's Bridge Fall Festival
Visit more than 120 arts, crafts & food booths. Enjoy the free KidZone & Live entertainment or simply take in the natural beauty of the White River Gr...
Harvest Fest
Family fun event Noon-3pm. Trunk Or Treat, games, crafts, animal encounter, wear your costumes.
Pennville Pumpkin Festival
Giant pumpkin contest, parade, arts & craft vendors, food, costume contest, kid's activities, live music, 5k run/walk and antique fire truck show.
Colonial Market Days
Entertainment, traditional artisans & craftspeople, food, music, military reenactments and even a historical church service on Sun; with all particip...
Halloween Town
5K run/walk and one-mile family fun walk, kids activities, pet contest, Trick Your Trunk, Trick-the-Town.
Delta Theta Tau Antique Show-62nd Annual
One day only 9am-3pm. Food served, free parking, proceeds support local charities. Call for info. Adm $5 at the door. $1 discount with the Indiana Fes...
Carmel Christkindlmarkt
(Closed Mon. & Tues.) Offering a vast array of authentic German food, drink and gifts, sourced from Germany and German-speaking countries. From raclet...
A MONROVIA HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS
Christmas Tree Lighting, Live Nativity, Winter Market with Vendors, Scavenger Hunt, Christmas Cookies & Pictures with Santa, Food Vendors, Wreath & Co...
Christmas in the Village
Small business weekend and parade.
WCBK's Hometown Christmas Parade
Experience of the magic Christmas during WCBK's 3rd Annual Hometown Christmas Parade. Enjoy the evening watching brightly lit parade floats and Christ...
Winter Wonderland Festival of Lights
Join us as we light up the Jimmy Nash City Park and kick off the Christmas Season. We will have food and craft vendors on site. Santa will be stopping...
Christmas Walk
All of the sights and sounds of Chrismt in downtown New Casltle. Santa, shopping, carriage rides, kids' activities, food and more. A community favori...
Christmas Walk at the Octagon House
Dec. 5-6, 12-13; Tour the historic 1879 Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House and see beautifully decorated Christmas trees in 16 rooms. Enjoy a delicious ch...
Bobby Helms Jingle Bell Rock Christmas Spectacular & Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Free, fun-filled event. Enjoy live music including the Jingle Bell Rock tribure band, skating rink, carriage rides, trackless train rides, food and cr...
Christmas in the Cabin and Parade
Enjoy hot chocolate & cookies before visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Sign up for a carriage ride around the park. Enjoy the evening parade. Admiss...
Christmas on the Square
Featuring a holiday market with local vendors,live reindeer, community performances, family holiday activities, lighted Christmas parade, tree lightin...
Cumberland Weihnachtsmarkt
The Weihnachtsmarkt (vie-noks-mart) is an annual, fun-for-all-ages event celebrating the holidays and our German heritage. Food, vendors, music, Santa...
Parade of Lights
Enjoy this beautiful parade with over 500 lights on each entry. Santa Claus will arrive and will see visitors in his house. The tree lighting will fol...
Holiday Cookie Stroll Festival
Cookie contest, farmers market, live entertainment, cookie stroll, Christmas Carolers. Rediscover Historic Downtown Martinsville. Purchase tickets in...
Winter Fest
“Home for the Holidays” 2-6pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here, games, food, parade of lights and more.
New Year's Countdown and Fireworks Show
Sponsored by Hancock County Tourism Celebrate the New Year as fireworks are set off in a countdown from the roof of the Depot Restaurant in Greenfiel...
27th Annual Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo
The Midwest's Premier Hunting Expo featuring the latest in hunting gear & apparel plus outfitters from across the globe. Learn from the pros at our in...
Chocolate Walk
A scavenger hunt for chocolate in downtown Fortville, visit 25+ stops to sample chocolate during this event!
All Festivals in Central Indiana
Art of Wine
Features local wines, food vendors, wine-related art, entertainment and special activities. $30 unlimited wine tasting fee for those 21 and over. Open...
Indiana Fishing Expo
Indiana's only pure fishing show. Over 150 vendors for every species that swims.
Get Mooned in Boone
Boone County located off of I-65 and northwest of Indianapolis. Boone County will be hosting a variety of events. See website for details.
Welcome to Fairyville
Start at Nickel Plate Arts. Fairies have taken over downtown Noblesville and you are invited to join in on the fun and mischief! All Ages!F
Historic Home Tour
You do not want to miss this opportunity to visit some of Martinsville’s nicest homes, all thanks to the generosity of the respective homeowners.
Juneteenth Jubilee
Students from Fishers High School Future Black Leaders Club welcomes you to a free community event that celebrates black-owned businesses, artists, mu...
Artie Fest
Family Friendly. Entertainment. 5K Run/Walk. Classic Car Show. Touch-a-Truck. Chalk Art Contest. Cornhole tournaments. Kids activities. Food vendors ...
Indiana Gospel Music Festival
The best of Indiana's Southern Gospel artists in combined concert.
Augtoberfest
Bavarian themed Beer Fest in August. Bavarian beer, live polka music, German food. Fun games, prizes. This is a 21 and over event. 5pm-10pm.
Kammy's Kause
All day music festival, Kammy's ride, kid zone, auction, 50+ vendors, great food, amazing people and much, much more and it is all free to the public!...
Harvest Fest
Art. Food. Music. Community. Support Fishers- serving nonprofits, enjoy live music, buy direct from artists and artisans. Give back!
Arts in the Park
Celebrate the arts with events for children & adults to experience the arts through interactive art projects, classes, crafts, music & more. *Fee for...
Honey Harvest Festival
We have harvested our honey and invite you to watch us extract and bottle this year's crop. Take a free tour of our honey house, eat at our Honey Cafe...
Hall's Haunted Halls
Be prepared to come and get your scare on! Our halls are definitely haunterd. Open every Fri & Sat.
Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games & Festival
Our 12th year! Scottish heritage festival and highland games, food, Celtic music, living history royal court, bagpipes, vendors, and children's area w...
Delta Theta Tau Gift & Hobby Show
Celebrate 52 years of shopping. Handcrafted toys, jewelry, florals, porcelains, confections, apparel and more. Refreshments available. Proceeds suppor...
Holiday Lighting
66th annual tradition is an all-day event featuring a lighted parade, musical entertainment, children's activities, & Santa visits. Approx. 7:00pm lig...
Festival of Ice
Arts District – Carvers create ice sculptures along Main Street. Carter Green - Professional carving demonstrations, fast-paced carve-off competition,...
Carmel Winter Games
Build team spirit through on-ice, non-skating competitive games. Cheer on your favorite Hometown Hero during competitive games between Carmel's City d...
Ford 70th Annual Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show
Over 750,000 square feet of the outdoors, indoors. Acres of boats, RVs, fishing tackle, travel destinations, ATVs, seminars and entertainment. Excitin...
Indiana Button Society Annual Button Show
""Rockin' and Rollin' in Buttons."" Clothing button competition and show. Antique button dealers, silent auction, displays, and button crafts. Adm ...
Bike Fest
Large swap meet, bike night, bands, bike show judged by Thunder Roads Magazine, tattoo artists, door prizes, beer and food vendors. Ride or drive in. ...
Cabin Fever Swap Meet
Tool and tractor part swap meet. 8 am- 4pm Vendor spots available upon arrival.
Viking Fest
Come experience fighting reenactments, expert archery, a Viking village, food, and live music. Admission: $7 in-advance, $10 gate. Kids 2 & under free...
Rock the Block Run
10th Annual. 10K (timed), 5K walk/run (timed and/or family-friendly), and a free kids' run. The event includes scenic courses, food, music, vendors, a...
500 Festival
Celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indy 500 at 10+ events throughout May. From the nation's BEST half marathon to a legendary parade, to a free fe...
Riley Wrangler's Arts and Crafts Fair
9-5 Hancock Co. Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St., Greenfield. FREE admission and parking. Over 100 booths in two buildings, a pavilion, and outdoors. Food v...
Zionsville Brick Street Market
One of the best made artisan and craft fairs in the Midwest!
Art Fair on the Square
Shop from more than 4 dozen of Indiana's most talented fine artists, selling paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more.
‘Savor Lebanon' Craft Beer, Wine, Spirits and Food Fest
Featuring craft beer, cider, wine & spirits from 20+ premier breweries, wineries & distilleries throughout Indiana. Also featuring Lebanon & Indianapo...
Indiana Peony Festival
Located in historic Seminary Park. Shop over 50 vendors featuring peony art, flowers, plants, classes and contests. Then shop downtown Noblesville for...
Strawberries on the Square
The 20th annual celebration, find fresh strawberries, pound cake, ice cream and whipped cream for $6. 11:00am - 10:00pm with local entertainment all d...
JoCo ‘Pours in the Park" craft beer, wine & spirits festival
Johnson County Parks & Recreation is excited to present the 4th Annual JoCo ""Pours in the Park"" - craft beer, wine & spirit festival. This is a 21+ ...
Boone County Summer Fest
Six-act summer event with live music Fri & Sat evening. Offering great food. The event is kid friendly, but we will have beverages for the 21+ crowd.
Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival
Family Fun. Wide selection of vendors offering yarns, spinning fibers and handmade goods. Enjoy workshops, demonstrations, competitions, and door priz...
Indy Tattoo Expo
Live entertainment, live tattooing, tattoo competitions, food trucks, vendors, and kids area with bounce house and face painting. See website for dis...
Polo at Hickory Hall Polo Club
Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 4, 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Sep 5, 12, 19, 26. Come and watch the Sport of Kings and enjoy what polo has to offer. All...
Taste of Shelby County
Experience flavors from around the world. Great food and libations. Live music, art, kids' activities, Darrin Glessner Memorial Car Show. 6pm-10pm
Greenfield Parks Summer Concert Series
Our Friday concert series Entertainment @ Depot Street Park, and Saturday concert series Live @ the Rails are located in the heart of Greenfield. Depo...
Strawberry Festival
Strawberries, ice cream, and homemade shortcake- while supplies last. Cash or credit at door. All proceeds go to local non-profits.
Will Vawter Juried Exhibition and Art Sale
Experience the creativity of Midwest artists in this annual juried exhibition celebrating the legacy of Hoosier artist Will Vawter. Fri eve: meet the ...
HATCH Fest
This annual celebration of creativity and artistic skill coincides with the St. Michael's Strawberry Feestival and includes 50+ artist vendors.
Hippie Fest
This event aims to recreate the atmosphere of acceptance and unity that characterized the hippie movement, offering attendees a day of music, art, loc...
Hancock County 4-H Fair
Central Indiana's Spot For Fun! 4-H exhibits, carnival, entertainment, food, livestock shows, parade, petting zoo, special events, vendors, & more. Ev...
34th Annual Johnson County Antique Machinery Show
Featuring Ford, Massey-Harris and Massey Fergusons tractors, equipment, garden tractors, gas engines and oil field engines. Fri: Antique tractor pull....
Wine Walk
Taste the unique flavors of local wineries as you stroll around historic downtown and visit local shops. See website for up to date timing and informa...
68th Annual Talbot Street Art Fair
Indiana's oldest juried art fair. Historic neighborhood featuring over 240 local and national artists. Food available.
Spark!Fishers
The festival kicks off with a Tues. night concert and the celebration continues all week, ending with a street fair festival, parade and firework show...
Morgan County Antique Machinery Association's Show
Antique tractors, oil field and hit-miss engines, garden tractors, steam engines, old cars and trucks, food, large flea market, and toy show. Auction ...
New Pal Summer Fest
Fri.: Live music, beer and wine garden, and food. Sat.: Live music, car show, food vendors, beer and wine garden, craft and vendor booths, fireworks.
Blues, Beer, and BBQ
Jun. 28, Jul. 26, Aug. 30, Sep 27 - We have award-winning Blues musicians along with local breweries and awesome BBQ. Bring your lawn chairs, friends,...
Boone County 4th of July
Enjoy a parade, talent show, cornhole tournament, fireworks and more!
Greenwood Freedom Festival
Festival Country’s largest event. Kicks off with a parade. Enjoy food, beer, wine and the area's finest live bands and dynamic musical fireworks.
Indian Market & Festival
Celebrate Native American cultures through art, music, dance, demonstrations and food at this Indy summer tradition. 4 and under free. Includes museum...
Orestes "Oak Street" Fair
Event time: 10 am- 8pm. Small town flavor, food trucks, live music, crafts and homemade ice cream.
Wanamaker Old Settlers Day & Car Show
Annual Street Fair & Classic Car, Motorcycle, Truck & Tractor Show with 100+ booths of art, crafts, antiques, handmade treasures, food, entertainment ...
CarmelFest
CarmelFest has something for everyone with our patriotic parade, spectacular fireworks, fantastic entertainment, festival food and marketplace shoppin...
Franklin Firecracker Festival
Franklin Community Band, beer garden, food vendors, free outdoor concert, and fireworks
Lights Over Morse Lake Festival
Fireworks over the lake, parade, carnival, golf cart poker run, golf cart scavenger hunt, car show, craft&food vendors,live music,music bingo,3-on-3 b...
Morgan County Fair
4-H exhibits, arts and crafts, demolition derby, free entertainment, tractor pull, live music, fair food, carnival rides, livestock, merchant vendors....
Hendricks County 4-H Fair
Sports fan, animal lover or just a kid at heart. The Hendricks County 4-H Fair has you covered! A great place where affordable family fun meets tradit...
Johnson County 4-H & Agricultural Fair
Parade, competitive livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, rides, food vendors, commercial exhibits, fireworks, grandstand events and more. Come join the fun....
Boone County 4-H Fair
Fun for the whole family is happening at the Boone County 4-H fair. Experience family friendly events, fair food and more! Parking charge only.
Downtown Martinsville Christmas in July
Visit with Santa, frost your own sugar cookie (reservations required) & watch us make candy canes at the Martinsville Candy Kitchend. Start your Chris...
3rd Annual RecFest
Join us for our 3rd Annual RecFest event in celebrating Parks and Recreation Month with a car cruise in, live music, inflatables, food, biergarten and...
Music on Depot: New Pal Summer Concert Series
Live music July 26, Aug 9, Aug 23 and Sept 27 from 6 pm-9 pm. Beer and wine garden, food. Great family night out, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy.
Pennsy Trail Art Fair & Music Festival
On Courthouse Plaza. Artists & Food vendors. Live entertainment. Fundraiser for Mental Health Partners of Hancock County. No admission fee. Free ...
Indiana State Fair
The Indiana State Fair is the Greatest Showcase of Education, Agriculture and Entertainment.
Pioneer Farm & Home Show at the Indiana State Fair
America's premier State Fair Pioneer Village. 60+ pioneer crafters & demonstrators. Steam Engine, tractor & farm animal demonstrations, pioneer stat...
Zionsville Street Dance
The biggest single day party in Zionsville! Music, local food and beverages, shop the town.
Hops & Vines
Local wineries and breweries featuring their best pours! Live music, food vendors, and local drinks from 5:00pm - 10:00pm.
The Taste
Taste different foods from Logansport area food vendors, great entertainment from regional bands, locally brewed craft beers & wines. Kids Korner with...
43rd Annual Traditional Pow wow and Indian Market
Featuring traditional Native American dancing & singing, native crafts and food vendors.
WAMMfest by Sertoma Club of Greenwood
Indiana wineries and craft breweries, live music throughout the day, food and juried art fair featuring over 60 artists. 100% of the proceeds are dona...
Indy GreekFest 2025
Journey abroad as you enjoy authentic Greek foods, pastries, wines and local craft beers. Listen and dance to Greek music and tour the Cathedral. Admi...
Anderson Gaslight Festival
Celebrating our community’s history. Victorian tea, historic home tours, car show, parade, kids’ zone, vendors, pie baking contest, and more
Brews on the Boulevard
Festival with local breweries and wineries, food, live entertainment and more. $30 unlimited beer sampling for ages 21 and over. Open to all ages. Fe...
Cruise Indy Car Show and Car Cruise
Enjoy food, music, silent auction, awards, and the variety of cars, while benefiting a local charity. $20 to register your car. Public is free to view...
Paragon Homecoming Festival
Join us for the 101st Homecoming Festival. Fun for the whole family. Rides, games, food, vendors and live entertainment. Contact paragonhomecoming@gma...
13th Annual Fishers Blues Fest
Welcoming local, regional, and national award-winning Blues musicians to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (NPD AMP) for a free, two-day festival...
Blues Fest
Welcoming local, regional, and national award-winning Blues musicians to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (NPD AMP) for a free, two-day festival...
Egyptian Festival
Learn more about the Egyptian culture. Enjoy Egyptian foods and desserts, live music and lots of fun activities for kids and adults.
North Salem Old Fashion Days
Live entertainment, food, arts & crafts vendors, food, raffle, parade, bingo, horse pull, pie contest, truck/tractor pull, car show, 5k/10k walk/run, ...
Cornstock
ll day music festival featuring local and regional musicians. Food, fun and artisan vendors.
Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show
48th annual. Over 50 gem, jewelry, mineral and fossil dealers. Silent auctions, children's activities, educational displays. Scientific society meetin...
MONROVIA FESTIVAL
35th Annual Monrovia Festival with Music, Food, 130+ Vendors, Car Show, Cow Patty Bingo, Kiddie Tractor Pulls, Woodcarving Demo, Antique Tractors, Kid...
Zionsville Fall Festival
Family festival, featuring a parade, carnival, bounce houses, car show, beer garden, and arts & crafts.
Artomobilia
Enjoy the beauty & craftsmanship of the automobile from vintage models to contemporary collector cars in Carmel's exquisite Arts & Design District.
Blues in the ‘Burg
Blues in the 'Burg is a must attend family event! Enjoy national award-winning music, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, a kid's zone, and activitie...
French Market
One of Indy's best neighborhood festivals. Offering French and American cuisine, live music, beer & wine garden, 50 unique artisan booths and children...
Harvest Fest
Art. Food. Music. Community. Support Fishers- serving nonprofits, enjoy live music, buy direct from artists and artisans. Give back!
Carmel on Canvas
Enjoy an open-air painting exhibition & competition, quick paint at the Carmel Farmets Market and an art fair throughout Carmel Arts & Design District...
AMERICAN LEGION POST 119 BED RACE AND BED PARADE
SUPPORT OUR VETERANS! WATCH TEAMS FROM THE COMMUNITY COMPETE IN A FUN BED RACE FOR BRAGGING RIGHTS, AND COMMUNITY TEAMS COMPETE IN THE BED PARADE SHO...
Back to the Fifties Festival, Inc.
31st Annual Classic Car Show with antique bicycles; food available, ample parking.
Colonel Vawter Day
Car, truck and motorcycle show, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, kids' zone, baking contest, raffles breakfast, free community concert and ice crea...
Oktoberfest
Fun for everyone. Traditional German food, American food, beer & wine, vendor and craft booths, live entertainment, kids area with bounce house and ga...
St. George Middle Eastern Festival
Experience a heritage of faith and Middle Eastern hospitality, food, pastries, music, culture, crafts, church tours and children's amusements. Parking...
BREWFEST
10th annual. Music and brews. Featuring local breweries. See website for up to date timing and information.
Bargersville Harvest Moon Fall Festival
Free concert, great food, beer and wine garden, craft vendors, and family activities.
Eminence Harvest Festival
Join us in celebrating the harvest season and our community spirit amidst beautiful farmland! We have craft and food vendors, a car and tractor show a...
Honey Harvest Festival
We have harvested our honey and invite you to watch us extract and bottle this year's crop. Take a free tour of our honey house, eat at our Honey Cafe...
Carmel PorchFest
A free, family-friendly community event featuring a variety of live music on the porches of neighborhood homes. Local food and beverage vendors set up...
Festival of the Turning Leaves
Fri: Family Fun & 8pm Movie at the Park. Sat: 9am 5/10K, 1pm Parade, Corn Hole Tournament. Sun: Car show, Touch-a-Truck. Sat-Sun: live music, kids’ z...
Atlanta New Earth Festival
Hamilton County's longest running and largest festival. Over 600 vendors. Handcrafted items, unique arts & crafts, antiques, collectibles, vintage dec...
Carmel International Arts Festival
Over 130 diverse juried artists with live entertainment spotlighting international dance and music! A weekend of fun for the whole family.
Franklin Fall Festival
Community entertainment, beer garden, food vendors, parade, free outdoor concert. Dachshund Derby, and fireworks.
Old Town Waverly Park Festival
Artisan demonstrations, historic camp, live animals, craft vendors, food, live music, golf cart tours, kids' activities and car & tractor show.
Russell Farms Country Fall Festival
Hayrides,pumpkins,country store,mini golf,scavenger hunt corn mazes,petting zoo,pedal karts,bounce houses,games,26-ft slide,apple cider slushies,food....
Art on The Wabash
A juried art fair on the banks of the beautiful Wabash River, presented by the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette and the City of West Lafayette. No admi...
Waterman's Fall Harvest Festival
Pumpkin-eating Dinosaur, Hayrides to Patch, Straw Mountain, Corn Maze, Tire Mountain Slide, Ball Toss, Spinning Pumpkin, Train Ride, Wagon Ball Pit, L...
Riley Festival
Four days of shopping, arts and crafts, flea market, live entertainment, festival foods, fun zone, parades and more, in celebration of James Whitcomb ...
Headless Horseman
Thursday - Sundays Only - Celebrate the Legend of Sleepy Hollow with a thrilling hayride, haunted maze, family-friendly fall activities, live entertai...
Oktoberfest
A festive family-friendly event featuring local restaurants serve delicious German-themed food and beverages while a live polka band takes the stage. ...
39th Annual Heartland Apple Festival
Oct. 4-5, 11-12; Fun-filled family event celebrating the fall harvest! Featuring hayrids to the pumpkin patch, u-pick pumpkins, u-pick apples, corn ma...
Christmas in October
140 juried crafters. $5 adults; $3 seniors 62+ and students. Under 5 free Email: [email protected]
Jamestown Apple Cider Festival
Antique apple cider press in operation all day. Live music, food and other vendors, cornhole and kids activities. No admission charge. Free parking. 7...
Pioneer Days
Step back in time for Fowler Park’s 52nd annual festival featuring the historic 1800s Pioneer Village and covered bridge. Enjoy a weekend full of acti...
Potter's Bridge Fall Festival
Visit more than 120 arts, crafts & food booths. Enjoy the free KidZone & Live entertainment or simply take in the natural beauty of the White River Gr...
Harvest Fest
Family fun event Noon-3pm. Trunk Or Treat, games, crafts, animal encounter, wear your costumes.
Pennville Pumpkin Festival
Giant pumpkin contest, parade, arts & craft vendors, food, costume contest, kid's activities, live music, 5k run/walk and antique fire truck show.
Colonial Market Days
Entertainment, traditional artisans & craftspeople, food, music, military reenactments and even a historical church service on Sun; with all particip...
Halloween Town
5K run/walk and one-mile family fun walk, kids activities, pet contest, Trick Your Trunk, Trick-the-Town.
Delta Theta Tau Antique Show-62nd Annual
One day only 9am-3pm. Food served, free parking, proceeds support local charities. Call for info. Adm $5 at the door. $1 discount with the Indiana Fes...
Carmel Christkindlmarkt
(Closed Mon. & Tues.) Offering a vast array of authentic German food, drink and gifts, sourced from Germany and German-speaking countries. From raclet...
A MONROVIA HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS
Christmas Tree Lighting, Live Nativity, Winter Market with Vendors, Scavenger Hunt, Christmas Cookies & Pictures with Santa, Food Vendors, Wreath & Co...
Christmas in the Village
Small business weekend and parade.
WCBK's Hometown Christmas Parade
Experience of the magic Christmas during WCBK's 3rd Annual Hometown Christmas Parade. Enjoy the evening watching brightly lit parade floats and Christ...
Winter Wonderland Festival of Lights
Join us as we light up the Jimmy Nash City Park and kick off the Christmas Season. We will have food and craft vendors on site. Santa will be stopping...
Christmas Walk
All of the sights and sounds of Chrismt in downtown New Casltle. Santa, shopping, carriage rides, kids' activities, food and more. A community favori...
Christmas Walk at the Octagon House
Dec. 5-6, 12-13; Tour the historic 1879 Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House and see beautifully decorated Christmas trees in 16 rooms. Enjoy a delicious ch...
Bobby Helms Jingle Bell Rock Christmas Spectacular & Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Free, fun-filled event. Enjoy live music including the Jingle Bell Rock tribure band, skating rink, carriage rides, trackless train rides, food and cr...
Christmas in the Cabin and Parade
Enjoy hot chocolate & cookies before visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Sign up for a carriage ride around the park. Enjoy the evening parade. Admiss...
Christmas on the Square
Featuring a holiday market with local vendors,live reindeer, community performances, family holiday activities, lighted Christmas parade, tree lightin...
Cumberland Weihnachtsmarkt
The Weihnachtsmarkt (vie-noks-mart) is an annual, fun-for-all-ages event celebrating the holidays and our German heritage. Food, vendors, music, Santa...
Parade of Lights
Enjoy this beautiful parade with over 500 lights on each entry. Santa Claus will arrive and will see visitors in his house. The tree lighting will fol...
Holiday Cookie Stroll Festival
Cookie contest, farmers market, live entertainment, cookie stroll, Christmas Carolers. Rediscover Historic Downtown Martinsville. Purchase tickets in...
Winter Fest
“Home for the Holidays” 2-6pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here, games, food, parade of lights and more.
New Year's Countdown and Fireworks Show
Sponsored by Hancock County Tourism Celebrate the New Year as fireworks are set off in a countdown from the roof of the Depot Restaurant in Greenfiel...
27th Annual Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo
The Midwest's Premier Hunting Expo featuring the latest in hunting gear & apparel plus outfitters from across the globe. Learn from the pros at our in...
Chocolate Walk
A scavenger hunt for chocolate in downtown Fortville, visit 25+ stops to sample chocolate during this event!
Major Cities
Counties (9)
Festival Categories in Central Indiana
When to Visit Central Indiana
Peak Festival Season
Most festivals in Central Indiana occur during late spring through early fall (May through October), when weather is ideal for outdoor celebrations.
Getting Around
Major cities in Central Indiana like Indianapolis and Carmeloffer good parking and transportation options for festival visitors.
What Makes Central Indiana Special
Central Indiana festivals often reflect the region's unique character, from urban celebrations to rural heritage events that showcase local traditions and community spirit.
Planning Your Visit
Check individual festival websites for specific dates, admission fees, and parking information. Many festivals offer multi-day experiences worth planning around.