July 14 - 22 - Three Rivers Festival, Fort Wayne - Get ready for some fun at the 2nd largest event in Indiana! There's sure to be something to do with a parade, arts and crats, food, fireworks, a children's fest and so much more! (260) 426-5556 Headwaters Park (1058)
July 19 - 21 - 70th Annual St. Christopher's Mid-Summer Festival, Indianapolis - Perfect for the entire family! Come celebrate summer and have a good time with carnival rides, games, food, bingo, and entertainment. (317) 241-6314 St. Christopher Catholic Church Grounds (1059)
July 20 - 28 - Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Goshen - Filled with activities for all ages. A quarter million people visit the Fair to see the FREE Grandstand Shows, Over 9,000 4-H Exhibits, Large Midway and the Famous Food Row! (219) 533-3247 Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds (291)
July 28 - 30 - Pierogi Fest, Whiting - This acclaimed festival is "stuffed" with fun so to speak. Filled with great food from all over, a polka parade, an arts and crafts show, shops, pierogi eating contest, and the list goes on! (219) 659-0292 (1050)
August 8 - 19 - Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis - 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.
Indiana State Fairgrounds (163)
August 9 - 11 - FunFest by the River, North Manchester - There's something for the entire family at this fun-filled festival! Sports contests, carnival rides, pony rides, 5K race, lip sync, and great company! (260) 982-7644 (1062)
September 14 - 16 - 12th Annual Indy Irish Festival, Indianapolis - The ultimate Midwest Irish heritage celebration! Features traditional music, dancing, cultural activities, and family fun! (317) 713-7117 Military Park (1083)
September 22 - 23 - Carmel International Arts Festival, Carmel - Experience an arts festival with an international flair. With a two day juried art show, food, and free live entertainment, this annual arts fest is sure to please everybody! (317) 573-9602 Carmel Arts and Design District (1144)
September 27 - 30 - Lotus World Music & Arts Festival, Bloomington - (812) 336-6599 Various venues in downtown Bloomington (1145)
October 1 - 7 - Westside Nut Club Fall Festival, Evansville - Eighty-six years in existence and the second largest street festival in the country. One hundred twenty-five food booths, midway, rides, arcade, entertainment, and parades.
(812) 421-2200 (1123)
October 1 - 31 - Fall Harvest Festival, Indianapolis - Hayride to pumpkin patch, pumpkin eating dinosaur, pony rides, farm animals, straw bale maze, cornfield mazes. Make a scarecrow to take home.
(317) 356-6995 (1125)
October 4 - 7 - Riley Festival, Greenfield - Four hundred fifty arts and crafts booths at this festival celebrating J.W. Riley. Quilts, fine arts, photography, parades, entertainment, shuttle, food, fun, and more.
(317) 462-2141 (1127)
October 12 - 21 - Mansfield Covered Bridge Festival, Carbon - The ultimate festival that hosts over one million people each year. Come enjoy great shopping and delicious treats that tempt your senses. Don't be afraid to shop 'til you drop! (888) 876-8580 Mansfield (1146)
November 7 - 11 - Christmas Gift and Hobby Show, Indianapolis - The oldest and largest holiday shopping event in the Midwest! Finish your Christmas shopping early as you shop the various venues at this annual show! There's something for the whole family! (800) 215-1700 Indiana State Fairgrounds- West Pavilion (1149)
November 23 - Circle of Lights® Presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection & Electrical Workers of IBEW*, Indianapolis - One of Indianapolis' most beloved holiday traditions is here again! Come enjoy free entertainment, a visit from Santa, and of course, the lighting of the monument that is sure to set the spirit of Christmas. (317) 237-2222 Monument Circle (1150)
November 23 - 25 & December 1 - 2 - Mansfield Village Old-Fashioned Christmas, Carbon - Experience the magic of Christmas in an old fashioned way this year! Get into the spirit of Christmas with a fresh blanket of snow, delicious food, carriage rides, carolers, and unique gift ideas. (765) 653-4026 Mansfield Village (1151)
November 27, December 6, 13 - Historic Depot Old Fashioned Christmas Festival, Richmond - Train displays, train & carriage rides, arts and crafts, strolling carolers, vintage holiday displays (800) 828-8414 (1479)
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April 25 - 27 - Silver Blades Ice Show, Columbus - Colorful ice show presented by LCFSC. (812) 376-2686 (1943)
July 12 - 20 - 40th Annual Three Rivers Festival, Fort Wayne - The Fort Wayne Newspapers Three Rivers Festival is an annual 9-day celebration of the Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana community. Events include an arts fair, children's activities, senior's events, national acts, concessions, a marketplace
and a parade which adds up to fun for the whole family. (260) 426-5556 (1573)
July 18 - 26 - Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Goshen - The Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds is in operation throughout the year. In July, the fairboard hosts one of the largest 4-H County Fairs in the Nation. (574)-533-3247 Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds (1574)
July 25 - 27 - Pierogi Fest, Whiting - This acclaimed festival is "stuffed" with fun so to speak. Filled with great food from all over, a polka parade, an arts and crafts show,
shops, pierogi eating contest, and the list goes on! (219) 659-0292 (1575)
August 6 - 17 - Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis - 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. (1576)
September 5 - 7 - Midwest Zest Fest, Highland - This festival is the perfect way to end the summer! With events like a lemon parade, carnival rides, sour-note karaoke bar, and more, this is something that is sure to "a-peel" you! (219) 923-3666 Main Square Park (1082)
September 19 - 21 - 13th Annual Indy Irish Fest, Indianapolis - The Indy Irish Festival is the Midwest's premiere
celebration of Irish heritage, offering traditional music, dance, cultural activities, and family fun! (317) 713-7117 Military Park (1577)
September 20 - 21 - Country Fair, Fishers - A weekend full of family fun, music, and food! Come experience an 1886 agricultural fair while you enjoy music, food, and shopping too! (800) 966-1836 Connor Prairie (1147)
September 22 - 27 - 77th Dekalb County Free Fall Fair, Auburn - America's Family Reunion (260)925-1834 Downtown (2082)
September 22 - 27 - 77th Dekalb County Free Fall Fair, Auburn - America's Family Reunion (260)925-1834 (2134)
October 17-19, 22–26, 29-30 - Headless Horseman, Fishers - Come spend a frightfully fun evening on the prairie with fun games, hayrides, and fall treats. Also, be on the lookout for the Headless Horseman because he is sure to come visit! (800) 966-1836 Connor Prairie Living History Museum (1148)
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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.