Southern Indiana
Rich in history and natural beauty, Southern Indiana's festivals showcase local traditions, outdoor recreation, and the region's unique cultural heritage.
Featured Festivals in Southern Indiana
Scott County Fair
Get back to the basics of life and good ol' family fun at the Scott County Fair. 42-acres of activities for everyone. Conveniently located 1 mile off ...
Paoli Fall Festival
Carnival, Food, arts, crafts, music. Entertainment Downtown Paoli Friday 6-9 Gospel Music Night, Sat. Night Live Music & Car show Sun. parade @2 J...
Austin Firemen's Festival
What's better than a good ole fire station fish fry? How about a fish fry with games, music and more! Growing every year since '98!
Harvest Home Arts & Crafts Show
Early holiday shopping. Tri-state's premier arts and craft show for over 40 years. Over 200 vendors creating handcrafted items using wood, clay, fabri...
City of Rockport Christmas Festival
The city of Rockport gets festive during the holidays! Enjoy breakfast and photos with Santa, shop the craft show, experience Treemendous Christmas in...
Chocolate Stroll
Come to Historic Downtown Huntingburg to enjoy an igloo experience, extended shopping hours, sample chocolate treats in various shops, live entertainm...
St. Patrick's Celebration
Join us for our St. Patrick’s Celebration in March! 5K Walk/Run, Saturday Night Event, Parade, Spud’s Sweep, Craft Fair, Kids Events, Cars & Coffee, J...
Baby Goat Days
Goat Milk Stuff is a small family business raising dairy goats and making goat milk soaps, lotions, and other products from their milk.
Daffodil Stroll
Enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny on lovely daffodil lined 4th Street, baby contest, extended shopping, street games, kids activities, live entertai...
Spring Wine Walk
Local wineries set up tasting in shops and businesses throughout Historic Downtown Corydon for the annual Wine Walk. Enjoy the beautiful town of Coryd...
Orleans Dogwood Festival
55th annual festival showcasing the beautiful Dogwood trees in the Indiana Dogwood Capitol. Enjoy the parade, carnival rides, music and more.
Corydon Extravaganza
Harrison County Fairgrounds. Come celebrate Kentuckiana's Best Antique, Vintage, and Handmade Shopping! 175+ Vendors, Music, Food, & Wine! Held 3 Time...
Garden Gate: Jazz, Wine, & Craft Beer
Enjoy the sounds of Jazz music while sampling wine and craft beer in the heart of Historic Downtown! Enjoy tasty food. Visit 4th Street, and shop uniq...
Perry County Dogwood Festival
Tour beautiful Perry County for Dogwood trees while enjoying food vendors, flea markets, craft booths, quilt shows, sassafras tea, petting zoo and liv...
Heritage Day – Spring
Celebrate our 90th Anniversary by taking a stroll through the village as it comes to life with costumed interpreters, demonstrators, kids' activities,...
Huntingburg Fourth Fridays
4th Fridays are free outdoor summer concerts with food, kids activities, and a cash bar. Event days are: May 23, June 27, July 25, and August 22. See ...
English Reunion
Carnival, Pageants, Good Food, Live music, Parade, Car Show, Live Auction, Horse Pull, Horse Show, Pedal Tractor Pull, Craft and Flea Market Vendors a...
Lexington Old Settlers Days
Oldest festival in Scott County! Food, music, games, vendors and other activities in one of the most serene places in the state.
Haubstadt Sommerfest
Three days of rides, live music, delicious food, and Southern Indiana's finest Bierstube! Laufenfest 5k Run, Walk and Lil' Dutch Run on Sat.! Not acce...
Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg
Featuring Mayberry tribute artists, special guests appearances including cast members from The Andy Griffith Show. With VIP Meet & Greet dinner, a par...
Huntingburg Fourth Fridays
4th Fridays are free outdoor summer concerts with food, kids activities, and a cash bar. Event days are: May 23, June 27, July 25, and August 22. See ...
Paddle Perry County
We paddled the waterways of Southern Indiana for fitness and fun while educating about water safety and conservation. Lots of July events. Check out o...
Pekin 4th of July Celebration
Oldest consecutive annual 4th of July celebration in the nation, celebrating 195 years. Visit http://pekinfourthofjuly.com for scheduled events and t...
Harrison County Popcorn Festival
The Popcorn Festival celebrates one of Harrison County's biggest agricultural products and Indiana's official state snack: popcorn! Enjoy food, enter...
Gibson County Fair
What started in 1852 has evolved into a week full of family fun. Heart-racing events every night! Lucas Oil tractor pulls, demolition derby live music...
Huntingburg Fourth Fridays
4th Fridays are free outdoor summer concerts with food, kids activities, and a cash bar. Event days are: May 23, June 27, July 25, and August 22. See ...
Antique Steam & Gas Engine Tractor Show
Take a step back in time... sawmill, cutting logs, wheat threshing, sorghum making, horse and tractor plowing, corn picking & shelling, flea market, f...
Jasper Strassenfest
Family-oriented, German-themed street festival w/ German music. Lots of great entertainment for all on 3 stages. Food, dancing, rides, games, beer & w...
Owensville Watermelon Festival
Join us for some down-home fun! The festival includes a hometown parade, delicious food, games free daily entertainment, an ATV run, carnival rides, c...
Schweizer Fest
Amusement rides, games, food, beer garden, wine tasting, exhibit market, live entertainment nightly, talent show, queen pageant, road run. The Schweiz...
Oakland City Sweet Corn Festival
Celebrate corn with us! We have fun for everyone. A parade, live music, food vendors, Bingo, fried chicken & pork chop dinners served nightly. Then we...
Huntingburg Fourth Fridays
4th Fridays are free outdoor summer concerts with food, kids activities, and a cash bar. Event days are: May 23, June 27, July 25, and August 22. See ...
Leota Country Frolic
If you've never been to the Leota Country Frolic then you've missed out! Once you go, you know! Bluegrass and Country music, antique tractors, kids' g...
Red, White, & Brauen Music Fest
Chart-topping country music singers headline this all-day concert. Also features other great performances. Family-friendly event. Food trucks onsite.
Labor Day Celebration
139th annual & 2nd oldest continuous Labor Day Celebration, honoring all working men & women of the Tri-State area. Carnival rides, food booths, rumma...
Latino Culture Fest
Join us Friday and Saturday of Labor Day Weekend for authentic Latin American food, cultural dances and live musical performances.
Pumpkin Stroll
Features street games for families to enjoy, hay rides, pumpkin patch, food vendors, scarecrow contest, live entertainment, extended shopping, dining,...
Lanesville Heritage Weekend
Second Thu. in Sep. annually. Three days of family fun. Queen /Princess pageant. Fiddlers' log-sawing and horseshoe pitchin' contests. Antique farm eq...
Holland Community Fest
Good food, beer garden, keg toss, ice cream eating contest, crafts, and family friend activities staged around Holland's historic windmill!
Ferdinand Folk Festival
Day long earth and family-friendly event. Local and regional music, arts and crafts, and environmental/educational information. Musical acts, vendor, ...
Huntingburg Herbstfest
Four-day festival. Food and game booths, rides, horseshoe, dodgeball, volleyball, golf tournaments and free live music nightly. Citywide parade conclu...
Austin Fireman's Festival
Not just a ""Good Old Fire Station Fish Fry"". This one has games, music and more! Getting better every year since '98!
Raptor Days at Hardy Lake
It's a Big Day at Hardy Lake when they open the Raptor Center to the public to educate people on raptors. Raptors (eagles, falcons, hawks, owls, ospre...
Harvest Homecoming Festival
On the beautiful Ohio River for over 55 years. Parade, rides, entertainment, kids' events, craft/food booths and more! Charge for some events and acti...
Lyles Station Corn Maze
One of the last remaining African American pioneer settlements in Indiana, featured in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and...
Square Flare
Downtown Square - Family fun, music, games pumpkin painting. BBQ contest, games for kids, bounce house. A fall tradition you don't want to miss. No...
Rome Fall Fest
Throughout the day enjoy live music, door prizes, fried chicken dinner, market vendors & food booths! Tour the historic Rome Courthouse and more!
Antique Steam & Gas Engine Tractor Show
Take a step back in time... sawmill, cutting logs, wheat threshing, sorghum making, horse and tractor plowing, corn picking & shelling, flea market, f...
Halloween Illuminations & Hayrides
Spooky tales of Newburgh past on a guided hayride. Walk along the Rivertown Trail and view carved pumpkins and other Halloween decorations.
Cannelton Heritage Fest
Artisans and craftsmen from all over display, demonstrate and sell their hand-crafted items. In addition to the arts and crafts, there is music throug...
Haunted Huntingburg
Join us if you dare! Downtown transforms into a haunted adventure! Live blues music, kids' activities, wine and craft beer, food booths and more! Fun ...
Scottsburg Fall FunFest
10 AM until 7:30 PM with music and entertainment, vendor booths for organizations/businesses, food truck and food vendors, euchre tournament, corn hol...
Bristow’s Octoberfest & Street Rod, Antique and Classic Car and Truck Show
Bristow's Octoberfest & Street Rod, Antique & Classic Car & Truck Show. Food, Craft & Music vendors. Dash Plaques, Country Store, Wagon Rides, Flea Ma...
Zimmerman Glasstoberfest
Celebrate a family tradition of glass making. Demonstrations, live music, beer garden, artists' booths, entertainment and German food!
Autumn On The River
Celebrate Autumn at the family friendly festival. Devour tasty food, tap toes to live music, shop variety of vendors, play lawn games, and explore the...
Four Rivers Arts & Craft Harvest Home Festival
Early holiday shopping! Our 50th year! Featuring more than 200 booths of handcrafted/handmade items, snack & food trucks, bakery items, and vendor de...
Shubael Pioneer Village Heritage Weekend
Reconstructed log homes in a pioneer village setting. Blacksmith, weaving, bread oven, stone jail, country store, original schoolhouse and music. Wors...
Corydon Extravaganza – Oct
Harrison County Fairgrounds. Come celebrate Kentuckiana's Best Antique, Vintage, and Handmade Shopping! 175+ Vendors, Music, Food, & Wine! Held 3 Time...
Heritage Day – Fall
Take a fall stroll through the village as it comes to life with costumed interpreters, demonstrators, kids' activities, museum tour, music, food and m...
40th Huntingburg Christmas Stroll
The spirit of the holidays come alive with tree lighting, carriage rides, Santa visits, and igloos. Stroll historic 4th street with extended hours to ...
Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt
Over 200 lavishly decorated booths spilling over with quality handmade treasures, antiques, art and Christmas wares. Delicious regional food and wine,...
Corydon Extravaganza – November
Harrison County Fairgrounds. Come celebrate Kentuckiana's Best Antique, Vintage, and Handmade Shopping! 175+ Vendors, Music, Food, & Wine! Held 3 Time...
Light Up Corydon
Watch as downtown Corydon becomes illuminated with thousands of lights. Browse the stores downtown, enjoy live entertainment, carriage rides, and visi...
Christmas in BoonVillage
Lighting of Christmas decorations. Santa in Park, carriage rides extended shopping. Sunday highlight is the longest running Christmas parade in India...
Jasper O'Tannenbaum Days
Talented artisans demonstrate skills in many stores. Santa, carriage rides, great food, entertainment, craft show and church bazaars. Fun for all! Vis...
Santa Claus Christmas Celebration
Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21; Celebrate the season in famous Santa Claus, Indiana! Throughout the first three weekends in December, enjoy the annual parade,...
Caroling in the Cave
An annual event of seasonal music, community involvement, and entertainment for the whole family. Silent auction, bake sale, and Santa are all part of...
Newburgh Celebrates Christmas
Trolley rides, photo ops with Santa and the Grinch, food trucks, local shopping, gingerbread houses and vendors showcasing their holiday wares in down...
All Festivals in Southern Indiana
Scott County Fair
Get back to the basics of life and good ol' family fun at the Scott County Fair. 42-acres of activities for everyone. Conveniently located 1 mile off ...
Paoli Fall Festival
Carnival, Food, arts, crafts, music. Entertainment Downtown Paoli Friday 6-9 Gospel Music Night, Sat. Night Live Music & Car show Sun. parade @2 J...
Austin Firemen's Festival
What's better than a good ole fire station fish fry? How about a fish fry with games, music and more! Growing every year since '98!
Harvest Home Arts & Crafts Show
Early holiday shopping. Tri-state's premier arts and craft show for over 40 years. Over 200 vendors creating handcrafted items using wood, clay, fabri...
City of Rockport Christmas Festival
The city of Rockport gets festive during the holidays! Enjoy breakfast and photos with Santa, shop the craft show, experience Treemendous Christmas in...
Chocolate Stroll
Come to Historic Downtown Huntingburg to enjoy an igloo experience, extended shopping hours, sample chocolate treats in various shops, live entertainm...
St. Patrick's Celebration
Join us for our St. Patrick’s Celebration in March! 5K Walk/Run, Saturday Night Event, Parade, Spud’s Sweep, Craft Fair, Kids Events, Cars & Coffee, J...
Baby Goat Days
Goat Milk Stuff is a small family business raising dairy goats and making goat milk soaps, lotions, and other products from their milk.
Daffodil Stroll
Enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny on lovely daffodil lined 4th Street, baby contest, extended shopping, street games, kids activities, live entertai...
Spring Wine Walk
Local wineries set up tasting in shops and businesses throughout Historic Downtown Corydon for the annual Wine Walk. Enjoy the beautiful town of Coryd...
Orleans Dogwood Festival
55th annual festival showcasing the beautiful Dogwood trees in the Indiana Dogwood Capitol. Enjoy the parade, carnival rides, music and more.
Corydon Extravaganza
Harrison County Fairgrounds. Come celebrate Kentuckiana's Best Antique, Vintage, and Handmade Shopping! 175+ Vendors, Music, Food, & Wine! Held 3 Time...
Garden Gate: Jazz, Wine, & Craft Beer
Enjoy the sounds of Jazz music while sampling wine and craft beer in the heart of Historic Downtown! Enjoy tasty food. Visit 4th Street, and shop uniq...
Perry County Dogwood Festival
Tour beautiful Perry County for Dogwood trees while enjoying food vendors, flea markets, craft booths, quilt shows, sassafras tea, petting zoo and liv...
Heritage Day – Spring
Celebrate our 90th Anniversary by taking a stroll through the village as it comes to life with costumed interpreters, demonstrators, kids' activities,...
Huntingburg Fourth Fridays
4th Fridays are free outdoor summer concerts with food, kids activities, and a cash bar. Event days are: May 23, June 27, July 25, and August 22. See ...
English Reunion
Carnival, Pageants, Good Food, Live music, Parade, Car Show, Live Auction, Horse Pull, Horse Show, Pedal Tractor Pull, Craft and Flea Market Vendors a...
Lexington Old Settlers Days
Oldest festival in Scott County! Food, music, games, vendors and other activities in one of the most serene places in the state.
Haubstadt Sommerfest
Three days of rides, live music, delicious food, and Southern Indiana's finest Bierstube! Laufenfest 5k Run, Walk and Lil' Dutch Run on Sat.! Not acce...
Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg
Featuring Mayberry tribute artists, special guests appearances including cast members from The Andy Griffith Show. With VIP Meet & Greet dinner, a par...
Huntingburg Fourth Fridays
4th Fridays are free outdoor summer concerts with food, kids activities, and a cash bar. Event days are: May 23, June 27, July 25, and August 22. See ...
Paddle Perry County
We paddled the waterways of Southern Indiana for fitness and fun while educating about water safety and conservation. Lots of July events. Check out o...
Pekin 4th of July Celebration
Oldest consecutive annual 4th of July celebration in the nation, celebrating 195 years. Visit http://pekinfourthofjuly.com for scheduled events and t...
Harrison County Popcorn Festival
The Popcorn Festival celebrates one of Harrison County's biggest agricultural products and Indiana's official state snack: popcorn! Enjoy food, enter...
Gibson County Fair
What started in 1852 has evolved into a week full of family fun. Heart-racing events every night! Lucas Oil tractor pulls, demolition derby live music...
Huntingburg Fourth Fridays
4th Fridays are free outdoor summer concerts with food, kids activities, and a cash bar. Event days are: May 23, June 27, July 25, and August 22. See ...
Antique Steam & Gas Engine Tractor Show
Take a step back in time... sawmill, cutting logs, wheat threshing, sorghum making, horse and tractor plowing, corn picking & shelling, flea market, f...
Jasper Strassenfest
Family-oriented, German-themed street festival w/ German music. Lots of great entertainment for all on 3 stages. Food, dancing, rides, games, beer & w...
Owensville Watermelon Festival
Join us for some down-home fun! The festival includes a hometown parade, delicious food, games free daily entertainment, an ATV run, carnival rides, c...
Schweizer Fest
Amusement rides, games, food, beer garden, wine tasting, exhibit market, live entertainment nightly, talent show, queen pageant, road run. The Schweiz...
Oakland City Sweet Corn Festival
Celebrate corn with us! We have fun for everyone. A parade, live music, food vendors, Bingo, fried chicken & pork chop dinners served nightly. Then we...
Huntingburg Fourth Fridays
4th Fridays are free outdoor summer concerts with food, kids activities, and a cash bar. Event days are: May 23, June 27, July 25, and August 22. See ...
Leota Country Frolic
If you've never been to the Leota Country Frolic then you've missed out! Once you go, you know! Bluegrass and Country music, antique tractors, kids' g...
Red, White, & Brauen Music Fest
Chart-topping country music singers headline this all-day concert. Also features other great performances. Family-friendly event. Food trucks onsite.
Labor Day Celebration
139th annual & 2nd oldest continuous Labor Day Celebration, honoring all working men & women of the Tri-State area. Carnival rides, food booths, rumma...
Latino Culture Fest
Join us Friday and Saturday of Labor Day Weekend for authentic Latin American food, cultural dances and live musical performances.
Pumpkin Stroll
Features street games for families to enjoy, hay rides, pumpkin patch, food vendors, scarecrow contest, live entertainment, extended shopping, dining,...
Lanesville Heritage Weekend
Second Thu. in Sep. annually. Three days of family fun. Queen /Princess pageant. Fiddlers' log-sawing and horseshoe pitchin' contests. Antique farm eq...
Holland Community Fest
Good food, beer garden, keg toss, ice cream eating contest, crafts, and family friend activities staged around Holland's historic windmill!
Ferdinand Folk Festival
Day long earth and family-friendly event. Local and regional music, arts and crafts, and environmental/educational information. Musical acts, vendor, ...
Huntingburg Herbstfest
Four-day festival. Food and game booths, rides, horseshoe, dodgeball, volleyball, golf tournaments and free live music nightly. Citywide parade conclu...
Austin Fireman's Festival
Not just a ""Good Old Fire Station Fish Fry"". This one has games, music and more! Getting better every year since '98!
Raptor Days at Hardy Lake
It's a Big Day at Hardy Lake when they open the Raptor Center to the public to educate people on raptors. Raptors (eagles, falcons, hawks, owls, ospre...
Harvest Homecoming Festival
On the beautiful Ohio River for over 55 years. Parade, rides, entertainment, kids' events, craft/food booths and more! Charge for some events and acti...
Lyles Station Corn Maze
One of the last remaining African American pioneer settlements in Indiana, featured in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and...
Square Flare
Downtown Square - Family fun, music, games pumpkin painting. BBQ contest, games for kids, bounce house. A fall tradition you don't want to miss. No...
Rome Fall Fest
Throughout the day enjoy live music, door prizes, fried chicken dinner, market vendors & food booths! Tour the historic Rome Courthouse and more!
Antique Steam & Gas Engine Tractor Show
Take a step back in time... sawmill, cutting logs, wheat threshing, sorghum making, horse and tractor plowing, corn picking & shelling, flea market, f...
Halloween Illuminations & Hayrides
Spooky tales of Newburgh past on a guided hayride. Walk along the Rivertown Trail and view carved pumpkins and other Halloween decorations.
Cannelton Heritage Fest
Artisans and craftsmen from all over display, demonstrate and sell their hand-crafted items. In addition to the arts and crafts, there is music throug...
Haunted Huntingburg
Join us if you dare! Downtown transforms into a haunted adventure! Live blues music, kids' activities, wine and craft beer, food booths and more! Fun ...
Scottsburg Fall FunFest
10 AM until 7:30 PM with music and entertainment, vendor booths for organizations/businesses, food truck and food vendors, euchre tournament, corn hol...
Bristow’s Octoberfest & Street Rod, Antique and Classic Car and Truck Show
Bristow's Octoberfest & Street Rod, Antique & Classic Car & Truck Show. Food, Craft & Music vendors. Dash Plaques, Country Store, Wagon Rides, Flea Ma...
Zimmerman Glasstoberfest
Celebrate a family tradition of glass making. Demonstrations, live music, beer garden, artists' booths, entertainment and German food!
Autumn On The River
Celebrate Autumn at the family friendly festival. Devour tasty food, tap toes to live music, shop variety of vendors, play lawn games, and explore the...
Four Rivers Arts & Craft Harvest Home Festival
Early holiday shopping! Our 50th year! Featuring more than 200 booths of handcrafted/handmade items, snack & food trucks, bakery items, and vendor de...
Shubael Pioneer Village Heritage Weekend
Reconstructed log homes in a pioneer village setting. Blacksmith, weaving, bread oven, stone jail, country store, original schoolhouse and music. Wors...
Corydon Extravaganza – Oct
Harrison County Fairgrounds. Come celebrate Kentuckiana's Best Antique, Vintage, and Handmade Shopping! 175+ Vendors, Music, Food, & Wine! Held 3 Time...
Heritage Day – Fall
Take a fall stroll through the village as it comes to life with costumed interpreters, demonstrators, kids' activities, museum tour, music, food and m...
40th Huntingburg Christmas Stroll
The spirit of the holidays come alive with tree lighting, carriage rides, Santa visits, and igloos. Stroll historic 4th street with extended hours to ...
Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt
Over 200 lavishly decorated booths spilling over with quality handmade treasures, antiques, art and Christmas wares. Delicious regional food and wine,...
Corydon Extravaganza – November
Harrison County Fairgrounds. Come celebrate Kentuckiana's Best Antique, Vintage, and Handmade Shopping! 175+ Vendors, Music, Food, & Wine! Held 3 Time...
Light Up Corydon
Watch as downtown Corydon becomes illuminated with thousands of lights. Browse the stores downtown, enjoy live entertainment, carriage rides, and visi...
Christmas in BoonVillage
Lighting of Christmas decorations. Santa in Park, carriage rides extended shopping. Sunday highlight is the longest running Christmas parade in India...
Jasper O'Tannenbaum Days
Talented artisans demonstrate skills in many stores. Santa, carriage rides, great food, entertainment, craft show and church bazaars. Fun for all! Vis...
Santa Claus Christmas Celebration
Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21; Celebrate the season in famous Santa Claus, Indiana! Throughout the first three weekends in December, enjoy the annual parade,...
Caroling in the Cave
An annual event of seasonal music, community involvement, and entertainment for the whole family. Silent auction, bake sale, and Santa are all part of...
Newburgh Celebrates Christmas
Trolley rides, photo ops with Santa and the Grinch, food trucks, local shopping, gingerbread houses and vendors showcasing their holiday wares in down...
Major Cities
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Festival Categories in Southern Indiana
When to Visit Southern Indiana
Peak Festival Season
Most festivals in Southern Indiana occur during late spring through early fall (May through October), when weather is ideal for outdoor celebrations.
Getting Around
Major cities in Southern Indiana like Evansville and New Albanyoffer good parking and transportation options for festival visitors.
What Makes Southern Indiana Special
Southern 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.