Festivals & Events

Always Festive

There are always great festivals and events happening in Festival Country Indiana, just south of Indy. We are your destination for music festivals, craft brew and wine festivals, and weekend festivals that check the box for “plenty of things to do with kids.”

So, if you’re looking for things to do this weekend, come to the place of festivals. Once you experience Festival Country Indiana, you'll want to return time and time again.

Skip below the red buttons to see the complete list of events! Or, you can click on the red buttons below to submit an event or see the recurring events.

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Southside Art League Presents Victoria Gillieron

Southside Art League Presents Victoria Gillieron

Sep 6 - 30, 2023

Southside Art League presents a solo show featuring the art of Victoria Gillieron.

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Competitive Member Art Show

Competitive Member Art Show

Sep 8 - 30, 2023

Come to Greenwood Public Library to a competitive art show featuring the works of Southside Art League members.

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On-Stage Live: Streisand

On-Stage Live: Streisand

Sep 22 - 30, 2023

This live show pays tribute to Barbara Streisand and features a dynamic cast of three vocalists.

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Fall Harvest Festival at Waterman's Family Farm

Fall Harvest Festival at Waterman's Family Farm

Sep 24 - Oct 31, 2023

Experience hayrides, a straw bale playground, miniature train rides, farm animals, a straw fort, a little farmer experience, a human hamster wheel and more.

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Painting Class with Kira

Painting Class with Kira

Sep 25, 2023

Enjoy a painting class with Kira. You’ll paint a Halloween scene.

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Cookie Decorating Class

Cookie Decorating Class

Sep 25, 2023

Make five cookies during this fun class. Click the link to register.

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Authors at JCPL: Shelby Mahurin

Authors at JCPL: Shelby Mahurin

Sep 26, 2023

Johnson County Public Library welcomes New York Times bestselling author Shelby Mahurin to the Whiteland Community High School auditorium.

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Stranger Attractions Presents Claudio Simonetti's Goblin

Stranger Attractions Presents Claudio Simonetti's Goblin

Sep 26, 2023

Enjoy a live performance of a musical score set to a screening of a movie.

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Bargersville Farmers Market

Bargersville Farmers Market

Sep 27, 2023

Enjoy a farmers market in this charming town which has its roots in agriculture.

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South Magazine’s Ladies Night Out

South Magazine’s Ladies Night Out

Sep 27, 2023

This event features vendor booths, live music, giveaways and a cash bar.

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Women, Wine and Weapons

Women, Wine and Weapons

Sep 27, 2023

This women-only event at Johnson County Axe Throwing features two hours of axe throwing and other fun.

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Purse Bingo for Humane Society

Purse Bingo for Humane Society

Sep 27, 2023

Enjoy 20 games of bingo to win a prize.

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Southside Classic Golf Outing

Southside Classic Golf Outing

Sep 28, 2023

This golf outing features 18 holes of golf, range time, lunch, dinner and drinks.

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Here We Grow Again–Indy South Kids Consignment Sale

Here We Grow Again–Indy South Kids Consignment Sale

Sep 28 - 30, 2023

Browse more than 40,000 items for kids from more than 200 families.

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Edinburgh Farmers Market

Edinburgh Farmers Market

Sep 28, 2023

Find fresh produce and other goods from local producers.

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Shop the Blocks

Shop the Blocks

Sep 28, 2023

More than 25 stores and restaurants in downtown Franklin will be open late for this fun shopping and dining event.

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KIC-IT Purse Bingo

KIC-IT Purse Bingo

Sep 28, 2023

Enjoy purse bingo to raise money for charity.

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Author Event : An Evening with Kerry Winfrey

Author Event : An Evening with Kerry Winfrey

Sep 28, 2023

Enjoy an evening with bestselling author Kerry Winfrey, who will discuss her upcoming novel Faking Christmas.

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Live Sounds Thursday

Live Sounds Thursday

Sep 28, 2023

Enjoy great live music and food.

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Roy E. Tillotson Alumni Golf Tournament

Roy E. Tillotson Alumni Golf Tournament

Sep 29, 2023

The Roy E. Tillotson Alumni Golf Tournament will be held at Hillview Country Club in Franklin.

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Kelsay Farms fall fun weekend

Kelsay Farms fall fun weekend

Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2023

Enjoy a corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins and more.

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Trafalgar Farmers Market

Trafalgar Farmers Market

Sep 29, 2023

Enjoy a farmers market set up outside Brave Nutrition.

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Whiteland Farmers Market & More

Whiteland Farmers Market & More

Sep 29, 2023

Find fruits, vegetables and local, unique products.

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Old Town Greenwood Historic Walking Tour

Old Town Greenwood Historic Walking Tour

Sep 29, 2023

Enjoy a historic walking tour through Old Town Greenwood.

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Four Old Broads

Four Old Broads

Sep 29 - Oct 8, 2023

This comedy is sure to delight.

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Live Music on the Rooftop

Live Music on the Rooftop

Sep 29, 2023

Take your elevated dining experience to new heights on the rooftop patio and enjoy live music from The Sax Guy.

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Franklin Summer Concert Series

Franklin Summer Concert Series

Sep 29, 2023

Come to the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Young’s Creek Park for a great lineup of summer concerts.

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Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Sep 29, 2023

Enjoy a family movie in the park at sundown.

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Rock Around the Block

Rock Around the Block

Sep 30, 2023

Enjoy a one-mile dance through downtown Franklin, starting at 1 Caisson Dr. and ending at the amphitheater. Click the link for information and to sign up.

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Greenwood Farmers Market

Greenwood Farmers Market

Sep 30, 2023

Fresh produce and more.

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Red Cloud 5K Trot

Red Cloud 5K Trot

Sep 30, 2023

Enjoy a 5K run/walk event that pays tribute to a famous racehorse from Edinburgh.

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Franklin Fall Festival

Franklin Fall Festival

Sep 30, 2023

Celebrate fall in Franklin with a parade, music and more.

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Fall fun at The Apple Works

Fall fun at The Apple Works

Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2023

Apples, activities for the kids and music.

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Fifth Anniversary Downtown Celebration

Fifth Anniversary Downtown Celebration

Sep 30, 2023

Generation Art and Frame is offering specials and a live demonstration by nationally known watercolor artist Luke Buck.

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Johnson County Bicentennial Celebration

Johnson County Bicentennial Celebration

Sep 30, 2023

Come to downtown Franklin for the Johnson County Bicentennial Celebration, featuring a parade, music, food, drinks and much more.

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Heritage Day

Heritage Day

Sep 30, 2023

Pioneer and Civil War event.

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