February 12 - Victorian Valentine Workshop, Franklin - Children are invited to create Valentine's cards on February 12th at noon. The workshop is free.
317-346-4500 (8858)
April 19 - A Visit with a Hoosier Pioneer, Franklin - Indiana history comes alive with storyteller Kevin Stonerock's A Visit with a Hoosier Pioneer.
317-346-4500 Johnson County Museum (9081)
May 20 - Williamsport Attica Senior Center Golf Scramble, Attica - 1st Annual Golf Scramble-Harrison Hills Golf Course Sponsorship Opportunities Available.
765-762-6779 (9093)
May 26 - June 4 - 28th Annual Banks of the Wabash Festival, Terre Haute - Live music nightly, midway rides and games, taste-tempting foods, crafters, merchandise market, bingo, Gospel Music Day, free parking.
812-232-2727 Fairbanks Park (9512)
June 8 - 11 - SPENCER COUNTY FAIR, Grandview - Amusement Rides, Contests, Entertainment and Food
812-649-2186 (9513)
June 10 - 11 - Med Flory Jazz and Blues Festival, Logansport - Celebrate America's original art form, jazz music! Great bands, food and a beautiful setting along the Wabash river.
574-735-2787 Little Turtle Waterway Plaza (9514)
June 10 - 12 - Cole Porter Festival, Peru - If you enjoy Cole Porter music, you will have a real treat this weekend.
765-473-9183 Downtown Locations (9515)
June 13 -14 - Hoosier Hills Fiber Arts Festival, Franklin - This is a wonderful celebration of fiber arts, including vendors, demonstrations, classes, fiber animals. 317-535-2525 (8230)
June 24 - Late Night in Genealogy, Franklin - Research your family tree from 6pm to midnight
317-346-4500 Johnson County Museum (9657)
June 25 - Pennsy Trail Art Fair and Music Festival, Greenfield - Quality artists and artisans. Art demonstrations, variety of entertainment, children's art activities, BBQ and other great local food, micro-brewery.
317-462-2877 Historic Pennsy Trail (9516)
June 25 - 26 - Billie Creek Village WWII Days, Rockville - A very exciting, intense event. Actual weapons and authentic artillery pieces. This event is a real crowd favorite.
765-569-0252 Billie Creek Village (9517)
June 25 - July 4 - Linton Freedom Festival, Linton - Let us be a part of your Independence Day celebration. Week long Independence Day celebration that includes Indiana's largest Independence Day Parade. Fun filled family activities, arts and crafs, food, classic car cruise in, live entertainment and more!
812-847-4846 Humphrey's Park (9518)
July 1 - 9 - St. Joseph County 4-H Fair, South Bend - 574-291-4870 (8231)
July 3 - 4 - Carmel Fest, Carmel - One of Indiana's largest community 4th of July celebrations. Parade, fireworks, great entertainment, fabulous food, great fun for all.
317-581-0331 Carmel Civic Square (9519)
July 3 - 9 - Gibson County Fair, Princeton - Something for everyone at the fair! 812-385-3445 (8232)
July 7 -17 - Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration, Indianapolis - The 11 day expo celebrates African American art, literature, business, and culture. Its diverse lineup includes a health care aimed at African Americans and other minorities, as well as a business conference, job fair, fashion show, cultural arts pavilion, youth activities, and appearances by local and national celebrities, plus a full slate of concerts, dances, and other entertainment options.
800-897-2702 (8925)
July 8 -16 - Three Rivers Festival, Fort Wayne - This nine day festival in Fort Wayne draws approximately 400,000 people to an array of activities throughout the city that include hot dog eating competitions, a karaoke sing off, midway rides, a purebred dog showcase, nationally known performers, a craft market, and sports events.
260-426-5556 (8927)
July 8 - 16 - Clark County 4 H Fair, Charlestown -
(812)256-4591 (8696)
July 8 - 16 - Bartholomew County Fair, Columbus - (812) 372-6133 (8236)
July 15 -17 - Gary's South Shore Air Show, Gary - Featuring the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds.
(8233)
July 16-23 - Circus City Festival, Peru - Join us in Mid-July as we celebrate our Circus Heritage in Peru, Indiana with Great Family Entertainment in the American Tradition.
765-472-3918 (8926)
July 16 - 22 - Jasper County Fair, Rensselaer - Join us at the Jasper County Fair! (8723)
July 17 -23 - LaPorte County Fair, LaPorte - Welcome to the LaPorte County Fair! (219) 362-2647 (8235)
July 22 - 30 - Elkhart County 4H Fair, Goshen - Mark your calendar now for the 2011 fair.
574-533-3247 Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds (8238)
July 28 - 30 - Swiss Days fair, Berne - Polka dancing, interactive children's events, tours, quilt show, horse pulling, stein toss, vendors, sidewalk sales, parade, musical entertainment, sports competitions and Swiss foods 260-589-8080 (8237)
July 29 - August 6 - Morgan County Fair fair, Martinsville - A family event. (765) 342-9905 (8239)
August 4 - 7 - Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival, Nappanee -
800-800-4942 (8928)
August 5 - 21 - Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis - For old fashioned summer pleasures it doesn't get any better than the Indiana State Fair! The midway lights up with rides, the food highlights Indiana's agriculture, adorable animals are everywhere and free entertainment is throughout the grounds.
317-927-7500 Indiana State Fairgrounds (9520)
August 25 - 28 - Swiss Wine Festival, Vevay - Indiana wines, twirling batons and culinary delights that will tempt your taste buds await as the Swiss Wine Festival celebrates as well as salutes the cultural heritage of Switzerland County, Indiana. Now in its 39th year, the four-day event, held on Vevay's riverfront, uniquely blends tradition and fun for the whole family.
800-435-5688 (8929)
September 2 - 5 - Earl Park Fall Festival, Earl Park - The Earl Park Fall Festival is held each year during the labor day weekend. Visitors can enjoy toe-tapping bluegrass, delicious food, and free family entertainment. Shop the flea markets or let the children play on our beautiful playground.
219-474-5081 Town Park (9521)
September 2 - 5 - Marshall County Blueberry Festival, Plymouth -
888-936-5020 Centennial Park (8930)
September 3 - 5 - North Salem Old Fashion Days, North Salem - Take a step back in time... carriage rides, daily demonstrations: candle making, wood carving, quilting, home made breads, cookies, fudge; food, parade, music, horse pull, truck pull, cash raffle, pie contest, bed race, pet parade, car show, 5K/10K walk run, line dancing, craft booths, antiques...fun fun fun!
765-676-5377 Downtown and Fleece Insurance Machinery Field (9522)
September 17 - 24 - Persimmon Festival, Mitchell - A 64 year tradition in celebration of the vision of George Bishop "to celebrate the persimmon" - no, not the Japanese hybrid import variety, the native American tree that grows in the wild in southern Indiana.
(812) 583-5249 (9835)
September 22 - 25 - James Dean Festival, Fairmount - Each year the James Dean Festival in Fairmount, Indiana draws fans of all ages from all over the world. This year, the residents of Fairmount will once again open their doors to movie fans from around the world as they celebrate the life and legacy of "The Rebel" himself.
(765) 948-4555 (8931)
September 23 - 25 - Wanatah Scarecrow Festival, Wanatah - (219) 733-2183 (8240)
September 24 - 25 - Feast of the Hunters' Moon, Lafayette - The evocatively named Feast of the Hunter' Moon re-creates the annual fall gathering of French and Native Americans at Fort Ouiatenon, and 18th century fur trading outpost.
(765) 476-8411 Historic Fort Ouiatenon Park (8933)
September 28 - October 1 - Aurora Farmers Fair, Aurora - (812) 926-2412 (8241)
October 1- 2 - Harvest Moon Festival, Sheridan - All Day Saturday/Sunday. Arts, crafts, food vendors, entertainment, carnival. Saturday: Classic car & motorcycle show, pumpkin chuck competition and 5 K run.
317-758-5293 Biddle Memorial Park (9523)
October 6-9 - Riley Festival, Greenfield - Riley Festival is a showcase for a wide variety of talent that runs continuously Friday through Sunday. The Parade of Flowers on Friday features Greenfield-Central Elementary students and is over 60 years old. The Ameriana Riley Festival Parade on Saturday will have over 100 units participating. Several events take place during the festival.
317-462-2141 (8932)
October 8 - Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games & Festival, Indianapolis - The Scottish Society of Indianapolis promotes education about Scottish culture and heritage through the Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games & Festival.
765-778-0736 Latvian Community Center (9524)
November 25 - December 11 - Festival of Gingerbread, Fort Wayne - Every year, 10,000 visitors enjoy more than 100 fanciful gingerbread creations on display, created by bakers of all ages!
260-426-2882 History Center (9525)
November 25 - December 24 - Festival Of Trees, Madison - Join the thousands mesmerized by this spectacular holiday event. Enjoy a sample of Lanthier Winery's special release holiday wines while strolling a winter wonderland of over 75 unique, magnificently decor.
812-273-2409 Lanthier Winery Tasting Room and Loft Gallery (9526)
December 2 - 4 - Parke County Covered Bridge Christmas, Parke County - Holiday home tour, caroling, arts and crafts, decorated communities set the scene for the holidays along with 31 covered bridges.
765-569-5226 (9527)
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The fair is a remarkable place. It is held for a dozen days each summer. Yet, it lives for generations in the memories of families who experience it together. Over 750,000 people visit the Indiana State Fair each year. Three quarters of a million people can't be wrong about fun! There is something for everyone.