Fall Indiana Festivals

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India Day - Indianapolis, IN - Aug 18, 2019
Cultural activities, food vendors and more

Bloomington Garlic Festival - Bloomington, IN - Aug 31 to Sep 1, 2019
Enjoy local dishes prepared with garlic as well as cooking competitions, kidzone, live music and other artists.

Fishers Oktoberfest - Fishers, IN - Sep 21, 2019
Live music, arts and crafts, kids games and German food. Beer garden is open from noon to 10 PM for ages 21+ with Warsteiner and Leinenkugel on tap. Domestic and import beers are $4-5. Live music begins at noon and includes Polkamotion, Big Daddy Caddy and My Yellow Rickshaw. Food menu includes a variety of German and American items including bratwurst, knautwurst, sauerkraut, pretzels, funnel cake and elephant ears. Free admission. Location: Witten Park, 131st and Olio Road, Fishers IN

Indianapolis Chinese Festival - Indianapolis, IN - Sep 28, 2019
Canceled for 2020, look for their return in 2021. Normally: Held during September, the month of the Chinese Moon Festival, the second largest Chinese festival and a celebration of the harvest with family and friends. A collaboration between several Chinese organizations, visitors can expect dragon and lion dancers, tai chi and martial arts demonstrations, dancers, singers, musicians, games, moon cakes, food, kids activities and more.

White River Festival and Dragon Boat Races - Indianapolis, IN - Sep 28, 2019
The White River Festival is a celebration of the White River, its tributaries and the surrounding 16 county watershed. The purpose of the festival is to raise awareness of the role this natural asset plays: a place of beauty and inspiration, critical drinking water source, habitat for many species of wildlife, and an economic driver for industry and development. The White River Dragon Boat Race is an opportunity to raise funds for the White River Alliance and enjoy a safe, fun, community-wide competition on this one-of-a-kind resource in Indianapolis.

Dugger Coal Festival - Dugger, IN - Oct 3, 2019
Celebrating the town’s coal mining heritage and the high school’s football homecoming.

Hat City On Tap Craft Beer Festival - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 12, 2019
The Hat City On Tap Craft Beer Festival is returning to the Danbury Arena this October 12th from 4-8pm or upgrade to VIP from 3pm-8PM. Sample over 120 releases from some of America’s best craft breweries! DD tickets are $10 at the door, day of, for 21+ and will not sell out

Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 12, 2019
Canceled for 2022, look for their return in 2023. Normally: Celtic music, face painting, royal court, Celtic dance, highland athletics, whisky tasting and more.

CANvitational - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 2, 2019
The midwest’s largest canned craft beer festival with over 40 breweries from across America.

Beanblossom Bikerfest - Beanblossom, IN - Sep 8 to Sep 12, 2020
21+ event. Camping, music, food, bike show, and more, held at Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground.

Heartnut Festival - Nineveh, IN - Sep 12, 2020
Annual event celebrating local heritage at Johnson County Park, featuring craft vendors, wine & beer, food vendors, music, carnival rides, RC planes in Tracee Field, petting zoo, music, and more.

Mask-Fest - Indianapolis, IN - Sep 18 to Sep 20, 2020
Midwest’s premier monster art mask and makeup festival.

Indy Pagan Pride Day - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 3, 2020
Canceled for 2022, look for their return in 2023 at a new venue. Normally: Rituals, workshops, dancing, drumming, art, food, action and more! Admission is canned or dry food/toiletries for the Damien Center or cat food or litter for Indy Feral. Now held at Marion County Fairgrounds.

North Manchester Eel River Arts Festival - N Manchester, IN - Oct 3, 2020
Canceled for 2021, look for their return in 2022. Normally: Farmer’s market, art, music, family fun and kid’s crafts

Darlington Fish Fry and Festival - Darlington, IN - Jul 30 to Jul 31, 2021

Vernon Festival of the Arts - Vernon, IN - Sep 4, 2021
Live music, food, art, children’s activities, and more. Formerly the Vernon Labor Day Festival, this festival is shifting to connecting the community with artists and craftspeople while ensuring fun for the whole family.

Upland Oktoberfest – Bloomington - Bloomington, IN - Sep 11, 2021
You can expect a German based food menu with plenty of Bavarian-inspired dishes, traditional live music, and plenty of beer to be flowing. And what’s Oktoberfest without an authentic Lager in a beer stein?

Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life – Indianapolis - Fortville, IN - Sep 11, 2021
Going virtual for 2020! Normally: CF Cycle for Life is a fully-supported ride with different route options. From breakfast to the cycle post party, you can enjoy fully stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, bike mechanics for bicycle maintenance and repair, ride marshals to cheer you along the way and plenty of support vehicles to help you complete the ride. This unique event empowers participants to take action and demonstrate their fight in finding a cure for cystic fibrosis in a tangible, emotional and powerful way.

Oktoberfest & Porsche Festival - Winona Lake, IN - Sep 25, 2021
An afternoon of celebrating Germany’’s oldest seasonal celebration. A car show will kick off the event, taking place along the canal. Fall festival activities will follow and continue into the afternoon. At 5:00, be sure to head to The Garden for a beer, live music and German style foods.

Thanksgiving Eve at Howl at the Moon Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 24, 2021
Turkey is good, but booze is better! Celebrate the long holiday weekend with some live music, dancing and drinks, with featured drinks, games, dancing and a great night out!

Turkey Day Run and Gobble Wobble - Pendleton, IN - Nov 25, 2021
The 5K course will start at the Pendleton YMCA and continue into downtown Pendleton. All registration proceeds benefit the YMCA of Madison County’s Annual Campaign, which provides scholarships to kids and families in need. The Gobble Wobble is the perfect way to kick start your family’s Thanksgiving Day activities!

Gobble Til You Wobble at the Indianapolis Zoo - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 25, 2021
Virtual for 2021. Fifth annual Gobble Til You Wobble 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2! Lace up those running shoes and get wobbling! They’re donating at least 20% of each registration to Feeding America, which is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, working to connect people with food and end hunger.

Santa’s Holiday Breakfast - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 28 to Dec 19, 2021
Enjoy a delicious and festive buffet breakfast with Santa amidst the holiday splendor of Celebration Crossing featuring holiday music, decorations and Santa’s helpers in the Great Hall. After breakfast, visit Santa in his house, explore Santa’s Front Yard and Reindeer Barn and take a ride on the Snowfall Express

Holiday Sounds - Indianapolis, IN - Dec 1 to Dec 17, 2021
Indiana State Museum. Delight in the sounds of the season from school and community choirs, bands, ensembles, and soloists as they perform holiday music daily in the museum’s Great Hall.

A Christmas Carol at Beef and Boards - Indianapolis, IN - Dec 3 to Dec 31, 2021
From the pages of Dickens comes this delightful musical adaptation of the holiday classic with traditional carols. Experience the transformation of the miserly Scrooge into someone who understands the true meaning of kindness and love, accomplished with the help of three spirits from the past, present, and future.

AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration - Indianapolis, IN - Dec 3 to Dec 23, 2021
Your favorite holiday music will once again be brought to life with Broadway-style showstoppers, the famous tap-dancing Santas, and more.

Peewinkle’s Christmas Puppet Show - Indianapolis., IN - Dec 4, 2021
50 min puppet show at Arts for Lawrence inside the Theater at the Fort. This fun filled, high spirited, holiday entertainment is a perfect event for the whole family. Mozart and Ludmilla, the ritzy rodents, will host this variety show of holiday marionettes, music and audience participation.

Mosey Down Main Street - Lafayette, IN - May 21 to Sep 3, 2022
Part of a series of street celebrations brought to you by the local artistic community, running throughout the summer. Check the event website for dates and other details!

Southern Indiana Blues Fest - Morgantown, IN - Aug 25 to Aug 27, 2022
Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground plays host to this annual music festival

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival - Auburn, IN - Aug 27 to Sep 3, 2022
A classic car show, historic tour, parade and festival held the week before Labor Day.

Marshall County Blueberry Festival - Plymouth, IN - Sep 1 to Sep 5, 2022
Over 100 food booths, more than 400 crafters and lots of entertainment and other activities.

Griffith Rock n Rail Street Festival - Griffith, IN - Sep 1 to Sep 4, 2022
The Rock N Rail Fest is a 4-day music festival taking place over Labor Day weekend. It features over 25 bands and over 30 food vendors. There are two stages – main stage and bar stage. The entire festival is fenced in, making it a family-friendly beer garden featuring four beer stations. Kid’s activities include bounce houses, train barrel rides, princess day, superhero day, face painting, and much more!

Paragon Homecoming Festival - Paragon, IN - Sep 2 to Sep 4, 2022
A festival for the whole family, since 1924, over Labor Day weekend.

Earl Park Fall Festival - Earl Park, IN - Sep 2 to Sep 5, 2022
50th anniversary. Since 1972, this festival has brought the community together with free family entertainment like a truck & tractor pull, car show, tournaments, mud volleyball, plus craft and flea market, Bluegrass music, tons of food, and more!

Chelsea Jubilee - Madison, IN - Sep 2 to Sep 3, 2022
Indiana’s oldest continuous festival features home tours, music events, garden tours, holiday events, arts & crafts shows, 5K, car show, food and wine tastings and more

Ligonier Marshmallow Festival - Ligonier, IN - Sep 2 to Sep 5, 2022
This annual festival includes lots of family-friendly fun, entertainment, activities, rides, food and more. The name celebrates one of the major products, marshmallows, produced in the area. Enjoy bake-offs, parade, pizza eating concerts and more!

Fourth Street Festival - Bloomington, IN - Sep 3 to Sep 4, 2022
There’s free admission to this event adjacent to Indiana University which was named one of the top 100 art fairs in the country by Art Fair Sourcebook.

Metamora Music Festival - Metamora, IN - Sep 3 to Sep 4, 2022
Two day celebration of traditional American music along the Whitewater Canal, Sat & Sun of Labor Day weekend in Metamora, IN

Indy LaborFest - Indianapolis, IN - Sep 3, 2022
Free admission to this street festival featuring music, food, beverages and a kid’s zone

Lanesville Heritage Weekend - Lanesville, IN - Sep 8 to Sep 11, 2022
See how our forefathers lived as farmers more than one hundred years ago in Southern Indiana. Crafts and food booths, live music, midway and helicopter rides, parade, truck & tractor pulls, contests and more!

Turkey Trot Festival - Montgomery, IN - Sep 8 to Sep 11, 2022
Watch the turkey races! Also live music, cornhole tournament, demo derby and more

Tipton County Pork Festival - Tipton, IN - Sep 8 to Sep 10, 2022
Come see, smell and taste ten tons of great pork!

Grabill Country Fair - Grabill, IN - Sep 8 to Sep 10, 2022
An annual event attracting 100,000 to this Amish community to celebrate 130 craft booths featuring wood, needle crafts, and more! Demonstrations of spinning wheels, cornhusk dolls, and other crafts are available, and children’s activities abound, with contests such as nail driving, cross-cut sawing, and apple pie baking are available. Several music genres can be enjoyed, as can delicious county fare

Roanoke Fall Festival - Roanoke, IN - Sep 8 to Sep 10, 2022
Annual family-oriented event for more than 60 years with parade, amusement rides, free entertainment and fantastic food.

Roann Covered Bridge Festival - Roann, IN - Sep 8 to Sep 10, 2022
Celebrate the heritage of the Roann Covered Bridge with this four day festival featuring free family entertainment like an antique tractor pull, a parade, mud volleyball, live music and more!

German Park Oktoberfest - Indianapolis, IN - Sep 8 to Sep 10, 2022
The German American Club and Edelweiss Restaurant host this Oktoberfest. Live music and entertainment. Members of any German organization get in free if they show their membership card at the gate. Pets, except for service animals, are not allowed. Location: 8600 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis

Kiwanis Club Hot Air Balloon Festival - Bloomington, IN - Sep 8 to Sep 10, 2022
Hot air balloon

Little Cousin Jasper Festival - Rensselaer, IN - Sep 9 to Sep 11, 2022
Three days of family fun and entertainment in Rensselaer.

Middlebury Fall Festival - Middlebury, IN - Sep 9 to Sep 10, 2022
Local artisans and crafters, homemade foods and a baking contest, farmers market, sausage and gravy breakfast, pork chop dinner, antique tractors, live entertainment, cornhole tourney, and fireworks too!

Zionsville Lions Fall Festival - Zionsville, IN - Sep 9 to Sep 11, 2022
Parade, live entertainment, carnival, food court, commercial spaces, arts and crafts, kids corner and more.

Scottish Festival - Columbus, IN - Sep 10 to Sep 11, 2022
A weekend of Scottish entertainment, competition, history and more.

Penrod Arts Fair - Indianapolis, IN - Sep 10, 2022
One of the nation’s largest single day art fairs, one of the biggest fundraisers for the Penrod Society. Held at Newfields campus. Since 1967.

Valparaiso Popcorn Festival - Valparaiso, IN - Sep 10, 2022
Art and craft booths, food, 5k, kids activities, parade, live entertainment, and more

St. Boniface Germanfest - Lafayette, IN - Sep 10, 2022
Food, live music, dancing and fun.

Sullivan Rotary Corn Festival - Sullivan, IN - Sep 14 to Sep 17, 2022
A nightly free concert, plus carnival rides, corn feed, chalk drawings, parade, vendor stands, turtle derby and more.

Nappanee Apple Festival - Nappanee, IN - Sep 15 to Sep 18, 2022
Savor a piece of pie from Indiana’s largest 7 foot baked apple pie. A family-friendly event running for over 40 years that attracts 80,000 annually.

Albion Harvest Fest - Albion, IN - Sep 16 to Sep 17, 2022
Crafters’ booths, traders’ row, antique tool exhibits, barnyard pull, clowns, live music and more at the Noble County Saddle Club.

49th Annual Terre Haute German Oberlandler Club Oktoberfest - Terre Haute, IN - Sep 16 to Sep 17, 2022
This year’s fest will be held at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds on Fri, Sep 16^th and Sat, Sep 17^th from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, rain or shine. It will feature authentic German food, a biergarten with an assortment of German and domestic beers for adults 21 and over, and plenty of fun for the entire family including face painting for the kids and a traditional pitcher holding contest. Three bands will provide live music from 2:00 – 10:00 PM each day. The 12-member Kalles Blech Buaba brass band from Gosheim, Germany will kick off the music from 2:00 – 5:00 PM. Followed by Jay Fox and the Jammin Germans, and the Streamliners who will play sets from 5:00 – 10:00 PM. There will be plenty of FREE onsite parking at the fairgrounds. Admission is just $1.00, with free admission for kids age 12 and under.  

Canaan Fall Festival and Pony Express Mail Run - Canaan, IN - Sep 16 to Sep 17, 2022
Enjoy a Pony Express mail run between Canaan and Madison, plus food, live entertainment, kid’s games, exhibits, arts & crafts and more! Free admission

Back to the Fifties Festival - Lebanon, IN - Sep 16 to Sep 17, 2022
Celebrate the 1950s with classic car show, street dance, live music and children’s fun park.

Heritage Days Festival - Frankton, IN - Sep 16 to Sep 18, 2022
Celebrate the local community with great food, live entertainment, exciting activities, arts, crafts, parades and more.

Persimmon Festival - Mitchell, IN - Sep 17 to Sep 24, 2022
Entertainment and food, antique tractor show, arts and crafts, car and motorcycle shows, candlelight tour, community yard sale, Persimmon run and of course, lots of persimmons in pudding and novelty dessert, plus more!

Old Washington Street Festival - Muncie, IN - Sep 17 to Sep 18, 2022
Come enjoy the architectural, cultural, and social heritage of Muncie’s Emily Kimbrough Historic District and the surrounding neighborhood from Gas Boom Era (1880-1910). There will be artist and craft vendors, musical entertainment, antiques, old-fashioned hand-drawn fire pumper, demonstrations of period crafts and more!

Brookston Apple Popcorn Festival - Brookston, IN - Sep 17, 2022
Celebrate the local harvest with apples and popcorn. Free admission with tons of activities for kids and adults.

Johnny Appleseed Festival - Fort Wayne, IN - Sep 17 to Sep 18, 2022
Five stages of free entertainment at this event celebrating the life and times of Johnny Appleseed, the pioneer credited with planting apple trees in large parts of six states. 5k, handmade craft booths, food, period demonstrations, and see how pioneers used to live. Check the event website for free parking areas near the event.

Kunstfest - New Harmony, IN - Sep 17 to Sep 18, 2022
A German festival and artisan fair, with German food, music, crafts, and more. Over 200 vendors and 10,000 attendees will make this an event to remember.

Hispanic Cultural Awareness Day - Madison, IN - Sep 17, 2022
Cultural appreciation of Hispanic traditions with food, dance, and music at Broadway Fountain

Noblesville Brewfest and Wine Garden - Noblesville, IN - Sep 17, 2022
21+ event – beer tasting, live band, silent auction, and commemorative sampling glass for all. Designated drivers admitted at no charge – so don’t drink and drive!

Richmond Oktoberfest - Richmond, IN - Sep 17, 2022
Annual Oktoberfest includes locally made beer, brats, games, live music, trike race and crafts. This is a huge street fair with lots of local crafts and artisans. The beer garden features brews by the New Boswell Brewing Company. Do not miss Ullery’s Ice Cream.

Festival of Faiths - Indianapolis, IN - Sep 18, 2022
The Center for Interfaith Cooperation presents the annual Indy Festival of Faiths at Military Park at White River State Park. This one-day celebration of religious diversity features a drumming circle, procession of faiths, sacred art, kids activities, youth forums and more. More than a hundred congregations and community groups will display how they live the Festival’s theme: “Embracing Diversity.” It’’s a unique chance to learn about religious traditions you may never have heard of. Children can spend the afternoon exploring the Play Zone, learning about how kids around the world have fun. On the Sacred Arts Stage, see and hear performances of Indian dance, music by undocumented youth, and a choir of homeless persons. Enjoy food from around the world.

Bluffton Free Street Fair - Bluffton, IN - Sep 20 to Sep 24, 2022
A street fair with parade, live music entertainment and more.

Versailles Pumpkin Show - Versailles, IN - Sep 21 to Sep 25, 2022
Annual event that began in 1899 and celebrated prize pumpkins, and has grown to include various contests, parades, commercial carnival rides, a dance, Punkin Chunkin’, an annual art show, and more

James Dean Festival - Fairmount, IN - Sep 23 to Sep 25, 2022
Fans of the actor descend on Fairmount to celebrate the life and work of one of the most enduring legacies in Hollywood, with attractions such as the Annual Museum Days and Annual James Dean Run.

Cory Apple Festival - Cory, IN - Sep 23 to Sep 25, 2022
Proceeds from parking and meals in the Firehouse benefit the Cory Volunteer Fire Department and the local community

Indy Irish Fest - Indianapolis, IN - Sep 23 to Sep 24, 2022
Celebrate with all things Irish – multiple cultural and community charitable organizations benefit

Festival of the Turning Leaves - Thorntown, IN - Sep 23 to Sep 25, 2022
Over the last full weekend in September, visitors from all over come to enjoy a variety of activities, entertainers, craft and food vendors, a parade, a children’s area, museum tours, and much, much more

Wanatah Scarecrow Festival - Wanatah, IN - Sep 23 to Sep 25, 2022
Enjoy scarecrow sculpting, arts/crafts, kids’ rides, parade, fun runs, car show and more! Bring a nonperishable food item to the info booth for a giveaway ticket!

St. John Oktoberfest - St. John, IN - Sep 23 to Sep 25, 2022
Annual Indiana Oktoberfest from St. John the Evangelist Parish. Music, bier garden with HB and Miller, wine, German food, and kids activities such as pumpkin decorating and moon bounce. They have featured live music running all three days.

Bremen Oktoberfest - Bremen, IN - Sep 23 to Sep 24, 2022
Live music, food and beer, and more. Held at Sunnyside Park due to construction in 2020

Madison Chautauqua Arts & Crafts Show - Madison, IN - Sep 24 to Sep 25, 2022
An outdoor juried fine art and craft show in the tree-lined streets of this National Landmark Historic District.

Rocky Ripple Festival - Indianapolis, IN - Sep 24, 2022
Held annually on the last Saturday in September, this festival focuses on the arts – over 70 artists, live entertainment, beer and wine, food vendors, and more

Carmel International Arts Festival - Carmel, IN - Sep 24 to Sep 25, 2022
Over 130 juried artists exhibiting in watercolor, oil, 2D, jewelry, photography, 3D, wood, sculpture, pottery and more.

Atlanta New Earth Festival - Atlanta, IN - Sep 24 to Sep 25, 2022
This small town draws crowds of 80,000 for the 600 vendors offering fine art, crafts, antiques, and food.

Rensselaer Oktoberfest - Rensselaer, IN - Sep 24, 2022
Come enjoy a festive night of German and American cuisine from local eateries, try wines from our local winery and sample seasonal beer at our beer garden. Enjoy live entertainment on the Historic Downtown Rensselaer square. $5 donation requested. Kids 10 and under are free. Hours are 5-10pm. Location is Jasper County Courthouse Square, 115 W Washington Street

Herron Morton Place Oktoberfest - Indianapolis, IN - Sep 24, 2022
Annual event from 3-9 PM. Will have food trucks, restaurant vendors, live music and beer. Located at historic Herron-Morton Place Park in downtown Indianapolis. Kids are welcome (those under 12 are free) and dogs are allowed! Event proceeds benefit the park.

Fiesta de la Familia: A Celebration of Latino Cultures - Indianapolis, IN - Sep 25, 2022
Families and children will enjoy special music, art and culture including mariachi, Latin rock, metal art, worrydolls, paper flowers and more! Held at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, which is open with FREE admission all day for this event, so you can check out the other exhibits as well!

Mac and Cheese Fest - Michigan City, IN - Sep 25, 2022
Local breweries and wine, live music, plus sampling of 15 mac and cheese vendors, all on the waterfront!

Seymour Oktoberfest - Seymour, IN - Sep 28 to Oct 1, 2022
This festival has been happening for more than 40 years. Bier Garten, carnival and flea market at First Methodist Church. There are a number of contests over the weekend, including the 5K walk/run, baking contest, horseshoe tournament, cornhole tournament, prince & princess, window & booth decorating, baby contest, polka & chicken dance, talent contest, brat eating and coloring contest. When the weather cooperates, there is also a hot air balloon race. Three stages of free entertainment nightly, including bluegrass festival, dancers, cloggers and German band. There are also carnival rides, arts & crafts, pumpkin painting, dumpster decorating, sand art booth and cake walk for kids in the One Kids Square. Admission is free. Pets are not allowed. Location: 2nd and Walnut, Seymour

Monument Circle Oktoberfest - Indianapolis, IN - Sep 30, 2022
Annual Indianapolis Oktoberfest hosted by the Columbia Club with German & American food, live music and biergarten. Portion of proceeds goes to local organizations. Admission is free and open to the public.

Ramencon - South Bend, IN - Sep 30 to Oct 2, 2022
Ramencon is an anime convention in South Bend Indiana. Ramencon was built by anime fans for anime fans.

The Rathskeller Oktoberfest - Indianapolis, IN - Sep 30, 2022
Live music by Polkaboy as part of their Oktoberfest celebration. Location: 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

Carmel Octoberfest - Carmel, IN - Sep 30, 2022
An annual event celebrating fall. Festival is free to the public and open to all age ranges. There will also be food, drink and biergarten of course.

The Holy Name Oktoberfest - Beech Grove, IN - Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2022
A two day community event hosted by Holy Name Parish of Beech Grove that is attended by more than 1,000 people. Authentic German food, biergarten, live music and kids zone with games. The festival raises funds to support the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.

Steamboat Nights - Jeffersonville, IN - Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2022
An annual event started in 1973 as a fundraiser for the Howard Steamboat Museum now has a parade, live entertainment, art and food vendors.

Harvest Homecoming - New Albany, IN - Sep 30 to Oct 8, 2022
Began as a three-day pumpkin festival nearly 50 years ago, it’s now attended by hundreds of thousands and one of the Louisville area’s largest events.

Indy Jazz Fest - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 1 to Oct 2, 2022
Now celebrating more than 20 years as a mainstay in the Indianapolis arts and culture scene, the annual Indy Jazz Fest returns with a lineup celebrating the legacy of jazz, modern masters and the discovery of new jazz stars.

Franklin Fall Vintage Festival - Franklin, IN - Oct 1, 2022
1 mile dance, street fair with kids zone and entertainment, food vendors, fish fry, baking contest, parade, dachsund derby, and fireworks

Apple Festival Of Kendallville - Kendallville, IN - Oct 1 to Oct 2, 2022
A family-friendly community event at the Noble County Fairgrounds. Since 1985

IHM Oktoberfest - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 1, 2022
Live music, beer, and more

Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Festival - West Lafayette, IN - Oct 1 to Oct 2, 2022
A re-creation of the annual fall gathering of the French and Native Americans which took place at Fort Ouiatenon, a fur-trading outpost in the mid – 1700s, on the banks of the Wabash River.

West Side Nut Club Fall Festival - Evansville, IN - Oct 2 to Oct 8, 2022
One of the largest street festivals in the U.S., attracting more than 200,000.

Heartland Film Festival - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 6 to Oct 16, 2022
Since the inaugural Festival in 1992, Heartland has grown from a four-day event with less than 20 films to an 11-day celebration featuring more than 100 independent films, 200 visiting filmmakers and 300 film screenings.

Bloomfield Apple Festival - Bloomfield, IN - Oct 7 to Oct 9, 2022
Head to Bloomfield town park for an annual fall festival with carnival rides, food, merchandise vendors, live music, different contests, 5K, art, live demonstrations and more!

Metamora Canal Days Festival - Metamora, IN - Oct 7 to Oct 9, 2022
For over 50 years, Metamora has been enjoying Canal Days, with vendor booths all over town with treasures and bargains.

Wickedly Whiting - Whiting, IN - Oct 7 to Oct 8, 2022
The region’s only All-Halloween festival, with a freak show circus, spooky vendors, fall food vendors, beer garden, family stage, comics vendors village, and more.

Buckley Fall Festival - Lowell, IN - Oct 8 to Oct 9, 2022
Family fun, great food, entertainment, arts & crafts and more! Along the way, pioneer cabin reenactors portray military, civilians, and artisans of various time periods, taking you back in history!

Syracuse Harvest Festival - Syracuse, IN - Oct 8, 2022
10:00AM-2:00PM at Lakeside Park. This family friendly event is hosted alongside the final date of the Artisans & Farmers Market and will feature several fall themed activities including hay rides, pumpkin decorating, petting zoo, pony rides, games, antique tractors, live music, food vendors and more

Germanfest - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 8, 2022
Annual celebration of German-American Day. German food, beer, strong man competition, 5k Lederhosen Run/Walk, Wiener Dog Races. ZwergenLand for Kids ($2) has play area, arts & crafts, bounce house, fishing pond, face painting and other activities. Two stages of entertainment, beer games for teams of five members 21+ includes contests such as beer stein holding, cow toss, stein relay and grape stompede. Proceeds benefit Historic Athenaeum. Location: 401 E. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Bristow Car Show - Bristow, IN - Oct 9, 2022
Antique, classic car and truck show with live entertainment and food. Free admission.

Covered Bridge Festival - Rockville, IN - Oct 14 to Oct 23, 2022
Visit the 31 covered bridges in Parke County, the Covered Bridge Capital of the World.

Southern Indiana Fiber Arts Festival - Corydon, IN - Oct 14 to Oct 15, 2022
Vendors, food, workshops all for you to attend and enjoy.

Indy International Festival - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 14 to Oct 16, 2022
Held at the Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, and features the opportunity to travel the world in just a few steps! Different cultures are represented with colorful displays, traditional dress, music, dance, and food!

Hoosier Fall Fest - Franklin, IN - Oct 22 to Oct 23, 2022
A unique fall festival with live entertainment, children activities, vendors from handmade to commercially available items.

Historic Irvington Halloween Festival - Indianapolis, IN - Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2022
Tons of Halloween fun including pumpkin carving contest, masquerade ball, zombie bike ride, costume party and street fair. Runners can enjoy a 5 mile Vampire run, 3 mile walk, or kids dash. Also features art shows, exhibit on ghouls, seances, organ concert, puppet show, movie nights, coffin race, ghost tour and more!

Spirit and Place Festival - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 3 to Nov 13, 2022
Over 35 events in over 30 venues across the city, including art exhibitions, dance performances, family events, lectures and more! The festival aims to open minds, touch hearts, and build bridges to help citizens move forward in new ways, both individually and collectively

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 5, 2022
The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is one of the 15 largest marathons in the US and typically sells out. The marathon, half marathon, and 5K courses were designed to wind through historical Indianapolis neighborhoods, past some of the most notable monuments and landmarks including the Indiana State Capitol building, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, and the Indiana War Memorial.

Festival of Trees at Indiana Historical Society - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 11 to Jan 7, 2023
This year’s extravaganza will feature a winter wonderland of 75 elaborately decorated trees representing individuals, families and organizations from around Indiana. Each guest will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite tree. Visitors can also take part in scavenger hunts for The Elf on the Shelf throughout the building — watch IHS’s social media channels for hints on its locations!

Christmas Nights of Lights at the Indiana State Fairgrounds - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 11 to Jan 1, 2023
Come see over 1 million lights synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking Christmas music played through your car stereo. Pack your vehicle full of friends and family to enjoy the show and begin a new Christmas tradition with us.

CASA Holiday Festival - Warsaw, IN - Nov 11, 2022

Magic of Lights – Noblesville - Noblesville, IN - Nov 18 to Jan 1, 2023
Drive through light experience at Ruoff Music Center

Christmas at the Zoo - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 19 to Dec 30, 2022
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow.

Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 19 to Jan 16, 2023
Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure is a G-scale model train wonderland containing nine working model trains that wind through a stunning miniature landscape. The exhibit features miniature versions of local treasures of downtown Indianapolis, including the Eiteljorg Museum, Monument Circle, Union Station and Lucas Oil Stadium. The trains then head through the national parks of the American West, passing legendary sites, including grand railway lodges, Northwest Coast Native villages, and wonders both natural and human-made—Mt. Rushmore, Grand Canyon, Yosemite Falls, Old Faithful, San Francisco, the Las Vegas Strip, Hoover Dam and much more.

Winterlights - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 20 to Jan 8, 2023
Experience the wonder of over a million and a half lights glittering in The Garden this holiday season at Winterlights presented by Bank of America. Just over the river and through the woods Winterlights transforms Newfields into a winter wonderland.

Drumstick Dash - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 24, 2022
4.6 mile “Full Gobbler,” and 2.75 mile “Mini Gobbler.” 100% of the proceeds helps Wheeler Mission serve those experiencing homelessness in the community.

Turkey Day 5k - Greenfield, IN - Nov 24, 2022
The course starts and finishes in front of the Hancock County Veterans Memorial Building. The route includes a run through historic downtown as well as along the beautiful Pennsy Trail. Walkers, you have up to 90 minutes to complete the 5K. Costumes welcome and encouraged

Jolly Days Winter Wonderland at the Children’s Museum - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 25 to Jan 1, 2023
From the arrival of Santa, Gingerbread Houses, and a North Pole PJ Party to Countdown to Noon and all things in between, the museum’s calendar is a Nice List full of indoor holiday events

Celebration Crossing - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 25 to Jan 1, 2023
Indiana State Museum. Santa arrives via helicopter on opening day. Hop on the Snowfall Express, the must-ride experience of the holiday season, to discover a forest populated by charming, whimsical characters celebrating the coming winter and the first snowfall. Many favorites are back this year, including visits with Santa, activities in Santa’s Front Yard, the 92 County Tree, Santa’s Holiday Breakfasts, Winter Wonderland Workshops, the Reindeer Barn and more.

Festival of Trees at Lanthier Winery - Madison, IN - Nov 25 to Dec 24, 2022
Over 100 decorated trees highlight the holiday season.

Host of Angels - Madison, IN - Nov 25 to Dec 24, 2022
Lanthier Winery. Splendid gathering of traditional holiday angels, celestial creatures and cherubs

Circle of Lights - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 25, 2022
Monument Circle. Indy tradition for 50+ years. Join thousands of spectators at Monument Circle downtown for this holiday lighting spectacular event, presented by IBEW.

A Beef & Boards Christmas - Indianapolis, IN - Nov 25 to Dec 23, 2022
For 2022, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” In the past – “A Beef & Boards Christmas,” treats guests to an array of all their holiday favorites. With a beat boxing, rapping Santa Claus and a Rudolph that actually flies onto the stage, guests are treated to something special each night throughout the holiday season.

A Merry Prairie Holiday - Fishers, IN - Nov 25 to Dec 22, 2022
A 3D projection mapping holiday show will blanket the William Conner House with “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas.” A sock skating rink, the Reynolds lights and lessons about holidays around the world are among more activities.

Light Up Jeffersonville - Jeffersonville, IN - Nov 26, 2022
Annual tree lighting and parade at Warder Park