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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Recurring Events

Art for the Ages community art show

Art for the Ages community art show

Apr 1 - May 3, 2025

Come to Greenwood Public Library for the Art for the Ages community art show. Opening reception is 6 to 8 p.m. on April 11.

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Healthy Kids Running Series

Healthy Kids Running Series

Apr 6 - May 18, 2025

Register online and have your kids take part in the healthy kids running series.

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Our Lady of Greenwood Purse Bingo

Our Lady of Greenwood Purse Bingo

Apr 30, 2025

Enjoy playing bingo for the chance to win a designer purse.

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Wine Trivia at Vino Villa

Wine Trivia at Vino Villa

Apr 30, 2025

Test your knowledge with wine trivia at Vino Villa's wine bar.

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FCSA Golf Scramble

FCSA Golf Scramble

May 1, 2025

Support Franklin Community Schools soccer teams at this annual golf outing.

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Senior Movie Series

Senior Movie Series

May 1, 2025

Enjoy a free movie at The Historic Artcraft Theater if you are 55 or older. Click the link for details.

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ESA Purse Bingo

ESA Purse Bingo

May 1, 2025

Enjoy playing bingo for the chance to win a designer purse.

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Circus Pop! The Giant Bubble Show

Circus Pop! The Giant Bubble Show

May 1, 2025

Experience an unbelievable show of giant 20-foot bubbles, circus tricks, bubbles that burst into flames and more at this pop-ular show.

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Live Music at Tried & True

Live Music at Tried & True

May 1 - 3, 2025

Enjoy live music and great food.

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Peace Restored Golf Outing

Peace Restored Golf Outing

May 2, 2025

Drive change one swing at a time at this golf outing for Peace Restored.

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First Fridays

First Fridays

May 2, 2025

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

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Concert for a Cause

Concert for a Cause

May 2, 2025

Join Karsyn’s K9 Foundation and Folds of Honor for a night of fundraising and fun.

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Star Wars Trivia at Main & Madison

Star Wars Trivia at Main & Madison

May 2, 2025

Join Main & Madison for free Star Wars trivia from 7 to 8 p.m. on the second floor of the café.

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Live Music at SmockTown

Live Music at SmockTown

May 2 - 3, 2025

Enjoy great craft beer and live music every Friday and Saturday night at SmockTown Brewery.

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Trial by Fire at Whit's Inn

Trial by Fire at Whit's Inn

May 2, 2025

Enjoy live music and good food.

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Whiteland FFA Plant Sale

Whiteland FFA Plant Sale

May 3, 2025

This plant sale, which is for one day only, features vegetable plants, herbs, flowers, hanging baskets and more.

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Greenwood Farmers Market

Greenwood Farmers Market

May 3, 2025

Organized by the Old Town Greenwood Association, this market is open 8 a.m. to noon and features farm fresh produce and other items.

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Heart of Indiana Dairy Goat Show

Heart of Indiana Dairy Goat Show

May 3 - 4, 2025

This show features events on Saturday and Sunday. Click the link for details.

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Spring Handmade Market at Take Root Country Store

Spring Handmade Market at Take Root Country Store

May 3, 2025

Join 40 handmade vendors and a selection of food trucks for a day of local shopping.

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Johnson County Garden Celebration

Johnson County Garden Celebration

May 3, 2025

This annual event includes indoor and outdoor vendors, and workshops related to gardening.

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Franklin FFA Plant Sale

Franklin FFA Plant Sale

May 3, 2025

This plant sale, which is for one day only, features vegetable plants, herbs, flowers, hanging baskets, strawberry plants and more.

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Friends of Johnson County Public Library Book Sale

Friends of Johnson County Public Library Book Sale

May 3, 2025

Stop by Johnson County Public Library’s Franklin Branch community room for the Friends of Johnson County Public Library used book sale.

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Vintage Camper Rally and Car Cruise-in

Vintage Camper Rally and Car Cruise-in

May 3, 2025

Have a vintage camper you would like to show off? Enjoy a weekend of food vendors, games, campfires and fun with other campers and cars.

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Matinee Musicale Concert at the Museum

Matinee Musicale Concert at the Museum

May 3 - 4, 2025

Enjoy a concert performed by Matinee Musicale at the museum.

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Spring Social Block Party

Spring Social Block Party

May 3, 2025

Enjoy a street party with food, music and more.

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Monarch at Greenwood Moose Lodge

Monarch at Greenwood Moose Lodge

May 3, 2025

Enjoy live music and food.

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Stones Crossing at the Pixy Theatre

Stones Crossing at the Pixy Theatre

May 3, 2025

Groove to live music during this night of lively entertainment.

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Cinco De Mayo at BoJak’s

Cinco De Mayo at BoJak’s

May 3 - 4, 2025

Enjoy party favors for the first 100 people, drink specials and, starting at 9 p.m., DJ FREEZE

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The Fusion at Whit's Inn

The Fusion at Whit's Inn

May 3, 2025

Enjoy live music and good food.

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Pitties, Plants and Pancakes

Pitties, Plants and Pancakes

May 4, 2025

Enjoy breakfast and a plant sale while supporting dogs.

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Comedy Bootcamp Show at Greenwood VFW

Comedy Bootcamp Show at Greenwood VFW

May 4, 2025

See stand-up comedy by members of the veteran and military community.

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Author Event with Jeffery Deaver

Author Event with Jeffery Deaver

May 5, 2025

JCPL welcomes Jeffery Deaver, the international number one bestselling author of The Bodies Left Behind.

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Up Cellar Cocktail Masterclass

Up Cellar Cocktail Masterclass

May 6, 2025

Mixologist and professor, Gordon Strain, will teach guests the art of crafting their own cocktails.

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Frank’s Open Stage

Frank’s Open Stage

May 6, 2025

Frank’s Open Stage, featuring a variety of musicians, returns to Richard’s every Tuesday. Enjoy songs from a variety of talented performers, many of them local.

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Franklin College Art Exhibit and Reception

Franklin College Art Exhibit and Reception

May 6, 2025

The Franklin College Art Department will celebrate the work of its spring semester art students with an art exhibit reception and awards presentation.

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Mother's Night Out Designer Purse Bingo

Mother's Night Out Designer Purse Bingo

May 7, 2025

Enjoy 20 games of bingo for the chance to win a designer purse.

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