Festivals & Fairs

Fri, Aug 14

SausageFest 2026

Two-day parish festival with live music, food, & family activities—a fun late-summer fundraiser.

Fri, Aug 14

Blueberry Festival - Urban Apples

Blueberry festival with seasonal farm fun in Westfield.

Fri, Aug 14

Rain on Main

Multi-day arts festival in Carmel's Design District featuring local artists and cultural activities.

Fri, Aug 14

Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience

Bob Seger tribute at Conner Prairie—family-friendly outdoor concert.

Fri, Aug 14

Concert Series- Maximum Queen

Queen tribute concert in Franklin's concert series.

Fri, Aug 14

Rain on Main

Annual water conservation celebration with art & education on Main Street Carmel.

Fri, Aug 14

Anderson Summer Concert Series: Hunter Lee Band

Free summer concert series in Anderson featuring live music.

Sat, Aug 15

Late Night on Main with DUDE!

Street party on Main Street Carmel with live music, late-night shopping & dining.

Sat, Aug 15

Hot Air Balloon & blueberry festival

Hot air balloons and blueberry festival in Westfield—fun rides and seasonal flavors.

Sat, Aug 15

Ben Davis Lions Shine & Show Car Show

Ben Davis Lions car show celebrating classic and custom vehicles.

Sat, Aug 15

30th Annual Car Show

30th Annual Car Show at Camp Attabury—classic cars and family fun.

Sun, Aug 16 +1 dates

Dia de la Familia

Family-oriented cultural celebration at Carter Green bringing Carmel's community together.

Tue, Aug 18

8/18-Avon, IN - Riviera Nights

Riviera Nights family festival with evening entertainment and activities.

Wed, Aug 19

STATE FAIR NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY - AUGUST 19th

Night photography workshop at the State Fair—capture the lights and action.

Wed, Aug 19

ZCD Summer Concert Series featuring The Punkin Holler Boys

Thu, Aug 20

Broad Ripple Village - Third Thursday | Social Walk, Ruck, Run

Thu, Aug 20

Conversations In Indiana African American History & Culture 8/20/26

Thu, Aug 20

Natural Dyes with Youth

Thu, Aug 20

DivorceCare

Thu, Aug 20

Upland Brewing: Back 2 Skewl Denim Painting

Thu, Aug 20

Gene Simmons

Thu, Aug 20

Market on Main - August 2026

Thu, Aug 20

Q3 Continuum of Care Convening 2026

Thu, Aug 20

Air Plant Wreath Workshop

Thu, Aug 20

Bonnie Raitt

Fri, Aug 21

Indy GreekFest 2026

Greek food, culture, music & dancing at an outdoor community celebration.

Fri, Aug 21

Indy GreekFest

Greek cultural festival with authentic food, music, dance & cathedral tour—free admission.

Fri, Aug 21

Indianapolis Greek Festival

Fri, Aug 21

Anderson Summer Concert Series: Dane Clark

Free summer concert series in Anderson featuring live music for the family.

Fri, Aug 21

Beyond Boundaries - Connect Collaborate Conquer

Community festival at Carter Green in Carmel with activities for all ages.

Fri, Aug 21

Common Ground at Peppers Greenwood!

Community gathering at Peppers in Greenwood—a family-friendly festival.

Fri, Aug 21

Frida Friday Series - Blue Footed Boobies

Outdoor Friday film & music series in Greenfield featuring live performers.

Fri, Aug 21

Indianapolis Greek Festival

One of Indy's oldest ethnic festivals featuring Greek food, authentic music, dancing & entertainment.

Sat, Aug 22

Historic Hannah House 3rd Annual Paranormal Festival

Family-friendly paranormal festival at historic Hannah House in Indianapolis.

Sat, Aug 22

FREEDOM RIDE-PILLOW FIGHT

Freedom Ride & Pillow Fight festival event—fun outdoor mayhem.

Sat, Aug 22

Anderson Gaslight Festival Pie Baking Contest 2026

Pie-baking competition at Anderson Gaslight Festival.

Sat, Aug 22

Camp Kikthawenund Centennial Celebration!

Camp Kikthawenund Centennial Celebration—local historic milestone.

Sat, Aug 22

Anderson Gaslight Festival Car Show- Classic and Hotrod 2026

Classic cars & hot rods on display at Anderson Gaslight Festival.

Sat, Aug 22

FREE DAY: Polkas Norteña's Fest (Northern Polka Festival) (all ages)

FREE all-ages Northern Polka Festival with live music and dancing.

Sat, Aug 22

Indianapolis Cars & Coffee - Hosted by Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

Car enthusiasts gather for Indianapolis Cars & Coffee at Lucas Oil Raceway.

Sun, Aug 23

Anderson Gaslight Festival Victorian Tea

Anderson Gaslight Festival Victorian Tea combines history & tradition for families.

Sun, Aug 23

Outlaw Festival: Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson & More!

Multi-act country-music festival featuring Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers & more.

Sun, Aug 23

Outlaw Festival: Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson & More!

Outlaw Festival with Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers & more at Ruoff Music Center.

Mon, Aug 24

The Brightside Festival

Urban festival celebrating art, music & community in Indianapolis.

Wed, Aug 26

ZCD Summer Concert Series School of Rock Zionsville

School of Rock band performs at Maplelawn Farmstead summer concert series.

Thu, Aug 27

Torchfire Film Festival 2026

Film festival in historic Franklin, IN.

Thu, Aug 27

Southern Indiana Blues Festival

Southern Indiana Blues Festival in Morgantown.

Fri, Aug 28

Carmel On Canvas

Open-air plein air paint festival—watch artists transform Carmel into a living canvas.

Fri, Aug 28

St. Joseph Fall Festival

17th annual fall festival with carnival rides, food, and family-friendly fun in August.

Fri, Aug 28

Carmel on Canvas

Watch artists create plein air paintings throughout Carmel's Arts & Design District.

Fri, Aug 28

R&B Fest

R&B festival at Monument Circle with live performances for the whole family.

Fri, Aug 28

Southern Indiana Blues Festival

Southern Indiana Blues Festival—outdoor live music for the whole family.

Sat, Aug 29

Artomobilia

Outdoor festival celebrating cars and art in Carmel's Arts District.

Sat, Aug 29

Night Moves (Bob Seger Tribute) & Bell Bottom Revival (Lainey Wilson Tribute)

Bob Seger & Lainey Wilson tributes at Martinsville—classic hits for families.

Sat, Aug 29

Boone County Bites

Boone County Bites festival features food and community gathering in Lebanon.

Sat, Aug 29

Concert at the Commons: No Fences Garth Brooks Tribute with opener Brett Wiscons Group

Garth Brooks tribute concert at outdoor Conner Street venue in Noblesville.

Sat, Aug 29

King Bee & The Stingers Live at Southern Indiana Blues Fest 08/29/26

Southern Indiana Blues Fest features live blues music in Morgantown.

Sat, Aug 29

ELEVATE - Circle City Skyline Art Show

Circle City Skyline Art Show—explore local art on North Pennsylvania Street.

Sat, Aug 29

BoomBlaze Music Festival

BoomBlaze Music Festival at Conservatory Drive—outdoor music & family fun.

Sat, Aug 29

Hancock Flat 50

Hancock Flat 50 festival in Greenfield—community celebration & activities.

Sat, Aug 29

22nd Annual Kammy's Kause

22nd Annual Kammy's Kause—charitable festival with family fun.

Sat, Aug 29

Concert Series- Cornfield Mafia

Franklin Concert Series with Cornfield Mafia—community outdoor music.

Sat, Aug 29

Southern Indiana Blues Fest at Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground

Southern Indiana Blues Fest at Bill Monroe Music Park—live music & camping.

Sat, Aug 29

2026 West Indy Art & Music Festival

Art and music festival in Speedway with live performances and local artists.

Sat, Aug 29

Bands Battling Hunger

Bands Battling Hunger festival benefits local cause with live music in Trafalgar.

Sat, Aug 29

Noblesville's Front Porch Music Festival

Free music festival on historic downtown Logan Street with high-energy performances.

Sun, Aug 30

Bug Fest 2026

Bug Fest 2026 in New Palestine—nature & insect exploration for all ages.

Fri, Sep 4

Outback In The Midwest 2026

Outback in the Midwest 2026—outdoor festival celebrating Aussie culture and fun.

Fri, Sep 4

Ascend Weekender

Ascend Weekender festival with music, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

Fri, Sep 4

Montez de Durango, Patrulla 81 in Indianapolis

Latin music festival at Monument Circle featuring Montez de Durango and regional acts.

Fri, Sep 4

Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park—outdoor film screening under the stars in Greenwood.

Fri, Sep 4

DURANGO FEST EN INDIANAPOLIS

Durango Fest celebrates Latin American culture with music, food, and family activities.

Fri, Sep 4

First Fridays Flower Walk!

Scenic flower walk along Hospital Road in Franklin with family-friendly outdoor exploration.

Sat, Sep 5

Crop 'Til You Drop

Crop 'Til You Drop festival in Franklin—harvest fun for families.

Sat, Sep 5

Possum Hollow Music Festival 2026

Multi-band music festival in Indianapolis—live entertainment for all.

Sat, Sep 5 +1 dates

Come and See Egyptian Festival

Free Egyptian cultural festival with food, live music & activities for all ages.

Sat, Sep 5

102nd Paragon Homecoming Festival Car Show

Classic car show at Paragon's 102nd homecoming festival.

Sat, Sep 5

Fishers Blues Fest

Free blues festival at Nickel Plate District Amphitheater with local & world-class acts.

Sat, Sep 5

Henry Lee Summer, Mellencougar (John Mellencamp Tribute) & Brandon Santini

Live music festival featuring John Mellencamp tribute and more.

Sun, Sep 6

102nd Paragon Homecoming Festival Cornhole Tournament

Homecoming festival with cornhole tournament and community fun.

Mon, Sep 7

Joyful Jam

Joyful Jam festival in Greenfield—family-friendly celebration with music & activities.

Fri, Sep 11

Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival

Experience the magic of hot-air balloons at Conner Prairie's fall festival.

Fri, Sep 11

Dancing with the Johnson County Stars

Dancing with the Johnson County Stars festival on Franklin's Main Street.

Fri, Sep 11

2026 Zionsville Lions Fall Festival

Classic fall festival with food, activities & community fun in Zionsville.

Fri, Sep 11

Fall Creek Heritage Fair 2026

Heritage fair at Falls Park with local history, crafts & family activities.

Fri, Sep 11

Monrovia Festival

Monrovia Festival with local vendors, food & community celebration.

Fri, Sep 11

Spider Graphix Naptown JDM 2026 Fall Carshow

Fall car show featuring JDM & custom vehicles in Monrovia.

Fri, Sep 11

Lions Park Fall Festival

Fall Festival at Lions Park with games, food & community fun.

Fri, Sep 11

Anderson Summer Concert Series: The Bishops

The Bishops perform at Anderson Summer Concert Series on Meridian Street.

Fri, Sep 11

Friday Fireworks - At Victory Field

Fireworks show at Victory Field following an Indianapolis Indians game.

Fri, Sep 11

Jupiter Flights Balloon Gallery

Hot-air balloon rides and gallery at Conner Prairie's fall festival kickoff.

Sat, Sep 12

Mystery Under the Dome & Sarah Scharbrough McLaughlin Concert @AMOA!

Mystery theater and concert at Anderson Museum of Art—fun family event.

Sat, Sep 12

Boo’s Band YARD PARTY @ TCB, Sat. Sept. 12th

Family yard party with live music by Boo's Band at TCB.

Sat, Sep 12

St. Joan of Arc French Market Festival

French market festival with food, crafts, and family activities.

Sat, Sep 12

Hoosier Heroes Appreciation Day (HHAD)`

Community appreciation day celebrating local heroes and civic pride.

Sat, Sep 12

Salsa Under The Stars

Outdoor salsa festival and community celebration under the stars in Avon.

Sat, Sep 12

10th Annual Bates-Hendricks Street Fest

Annual neighborhood street festival with family fun on Lincoln Street.

Sat, Sep 12

10 Year Celebration - Indy House Heads Music Festival

Sat, Sep 12

Rok Hollywood

Rock music festival on Main Street with live performances and community gathering.

Sat, Sep 12

TechFest

Technology festival showcasing innovation, science, and hands-on learning.

Sat, Sep 12

Dallara Cars & Coffee - Featured Show Car Entry

Car enthusiasts gather to showcase specialty vehicles.

Sat, Sep 12

Lawrence BBQ & Blues 2026

BBQ and blues festival celebrating food, music, and community gathering.

Sat, Sep 12

Living Proof Returns to French Market Festival

French Market Festival with live music and family-friendly community atmosphere.

Sat, Sep 12

Indianapolis Color Run By Color Craze

Fun color-themed 5K run that celebrates participation over competition.

Sat, Sep 12

Danville Tri Kappa Fair on the Square

Community fair on the square with local vendors and entertainment.

Sat, Sep 12

Fall Fest Train Show 2026 Day 1- Saturday September 12th

Model train show featuring displays and exhibits for hobbyists and families.

Sat, Sep 12

Apple Harvest Festival

Seasonal harvest festival celebrating apples and autumn at a local venue.

Sun, Sep 13

*Defenders of Funk* Coming at You

Defenders of Funk live music at Monument Square in Indianapolis.

Sun, Sep 13

Fishers Arts Council: Harvest Fest

Free community celebration on the Nickel Plate Trail with art, music, food, and performances.

Sun, Sep 13

Franklin Community Band Concert and Ice Cream Social

Franklin Community Band Concert and Ice Cream Social—family-friendly music.

Sun, Sep 13

Shoshana Bean

Shoshana Bean concert at Monument Circle in Indianapolis.

Sun, Sep 13

Gospel Fest with DownPour plus more artist at Umbarger Plaza, FREE Concert

Free Gospel Fest with live music at Umbarger Plaza in Bargersville.

Sun, Sep 13

Fishers Art Council Harvest Fest

Free community harvest festival with art, music, food & local nonprofits along the Nickel Plate Trail.

Sun, Sep 13

FALL FESTIVAL 3rd Annual

Family-friendly Fall Festival in Noblesville with activities and fun.

Wed, Sep 16

The Papas and Mamas Authentic tribute to The Mamas and The Papas

Authentic Mamas & the Papas tribute at Plainfield festival—fun for the whole family.

Fri, Sep 18

St. George Middle Eastern Festival

Family-friendly Middle Eastern heritage festival with traditional food, music, crafts & cultural celebration.

Sat, Sep 19

Westfield International Festival

Explore global arts, entertainment, traditions & cuisine at Westfield's international celebration.

Sat, Sep 19

Carmel's Chinese Mooncake Festival

Experience Chinese culture, mooncakes & family traditions at Carmel's annual festival.

Sun, Sep 20

Carmel PorchFest

Free family-friendly porch performances, food & beverages in Carmel's Arts & Design District.

Sat, Sep 26

Celebration of Corn

Corn-filled harvest celebration with hands-on farm activities at Conner Prairie.

Sat, Sep 26

Atlanta New Earth Festival

Hamilton County's largest festival since 1974 with 600+ vendors, crafts, antiques & entertainment.

Sat, Sep 26

Celebrating Avon 2026

Free annual family festival celebrating Avon's history, present & future at the public library.

Sat, Sep 26

Carmel International Arts Festival

Family-friendly arts festival with 130+ international artists, dance, music, entertainment & food.

Thu, Oct 1 +4 dates

Conner Prairie Headless Horseman Festival

Spooky Headless Horseman Festival at Conner Prairie with Halloween fun for all ages.

Sat, Oct 3

Potter's Bridge Fall Festival

Live music, craft vendors & food along the scenic White River Greenway in Noblesville.

Sun, Oct 4

Oktoberfest Express

Festive Oktoberfest dinner aboard the vintage Nickel Plate Express train.

Thu, Oct 8

Fishers AgriPark Fall Festival

Fishers AgriPark Fall Festival celebrates harvest season with farm fun for all ages.

Sat, Oct 10

FEVERDREAM. Halloween 3

Music, arts, and resource festival celebrating Halloween spirit in Noblesville Square.

Mon, Oct 12

The Arts in Autumn

Arts celebration in autumn season at Carmel.

Sat, Oct 17

The Arts in Autumn

Fall festival celebrating local arts, crafts, and culture across Carmel's Midtown.

Fri, Dec 11

International Winter Festival

Celebrate global holiday traditions with music, food, and cultural performances at Carmel Midtown Plaza.