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 in Franklin, Greenwood, Bargersville and the other communities of Festival Country, we have plenty of choices for you. 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

Breakfast with Santa in Greenwood

Breakfast with Santa in Greenwood

Dec 13, 2025

Every year, Santa makes an appearance in Greenwood and has breakfast with the kids.

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Antique & Vintage Market

Antique & Vintage Market

Dec 13, 2025

Vendors from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana will be selling furniture, advertising, primitives, jewelry, glassware, art, turquoise, lighting and more.

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Hoosier Handmade Craft Fair & Winter Market

Hoosier Handmade Craft Fair & Winter Market

Dec 13, 2025

Enjoy holiday music and decor as you stroll through Scott Hall and Herring Hall for a truly unique shopping experience with more than 70 local artisans.

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Donuts with Santa

Donuts with Santa

Dec 13, 2025

Santa is coming to town!

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Ice Skating at Johnson County Park

Ice Skating at Johnson County Park

Dec 13 - 21, 2025

Experience outdoor ice skating at Johnson County Park.

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Holiday of Lights

Holiday of Lights

Dec 13, 2025

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Enjoy carriage rides through their historic downtown, a visit with Santa, a holiday market, a Christmas show, and shopping at downtown stores.

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Night Owl Country Band Christmas Show

Night Owl Country Band Christmas Show

Dec 13, 2025

Enjoy a special concert featuring Night Owl Country Band. Tickets are $10.

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Christmas Show at The Pixy

Christmas Show at The Pixy

Dec 13, 2025

See a Christmas show at The Pixy.

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Live Music at Draft Day Pub

Live Music at Draft Day Pub

Dec 13, 2025

Enjoy live music, axe throwing, food and drinks.

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Pillow Fight at Whit's Inn

Pillow Fight at Whit's Inn

Dec 13, 2025

Enjoy live music and great food.

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Frank’s Open Stage

Frank’s Open Stage

Dec 16, 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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Live Music at Tried & True

Live Music at Tried & True

Dec 18 - 20, 2025

Enjoy live music and great food.

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Live Music at SmockTown

Live Music at SmockTown

Dec 19 - 20, 2025

Enjoy great craft beer and live music at SmockTown Brewery.

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The Fusion at Whit's Inn

The Fusion at Whit's Inn

Dec 19, 2025

Enjoy live music and good food.

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Breakfast with Santa at New Hope

Breakfast with Santa at New Hope

Dec 20, 2025

Enjoy breakfast, reindeer games, holiday crafts, carriage rides and a chance to meet with Santa Claus.

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Columbus Area Railroad Club open house

Columbus Area Railroad Club open house

Dec 20, 2025

If you love trains, join them to see a variety of model trains and layouts.

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Deck the Stalls

Deck the Stalls

Dec 20, 2025

Enjoy ice skating, light displays, food, music, holiday characters and more.

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Frank’s Open Stage

Frank’s Open Stage

Dec 23, 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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Live Music at SmockTown

Live Music at SmockTown

Dec 26 - 27, 2025

Enjoy great craft beer and live music at SmockTown Brewery.

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Live Music at Tried & True

Live Music at Tried & True

Dec 26 - 27, 2025

Enjoy live music and great food.

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Frank’s Open Stage

Frank’s Open Stage

Dec 30, 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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Author Event with Sarah Adams

Author Event with Sarah Adams

Jan 12, 2026

Sarah will discuss her newest novel, In Your Dreams.

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Heartland Film Festival

Heartland Film Festival

Mar 6 - 7, 2026

The Historic Artcraft Theatre in downtown Franklin is an official venue for the Heartland Film Festival. They are screening several films.

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Whiteland High School Craft Show

Whiteland High School Craft Show

Mar 21, 2026

Support the Whiteland Community High School boys volleyball team at this craft fair.

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Scrambled Eggs – Easter Egg Hunt for Adults

Scrambled Eggs – Easter Egg Hunt for Adults

Apr 18, 2026

Register to take part in this adults-only Easter egg scavenger hunt.

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Rock the Block

Rock the Block

Apr 25, 2026

10K run, a 5K run/walk, and a free kids run. The event includes scenic courses, food, music and vendors.

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Vintage Camper Rally and Car Cruise-in

Vintage Camper Rally and Car Cruise-in

May 2, 2026

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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Strawberries on the Square

Strawberries on the Square

May 22, 2026

Celebrating strawberries with a fun festival.

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Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival

Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival

Jun 5 - 6, 2026

A celebration of fiber arts and old time artisan skills.

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Pours in the Park Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival

Pours in the Park Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival

Jun 6, 2026

This fun festival pays tribute to the best beer, wine and spirits.

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Johnson County Antique Machinery Show

Johnson County Antique Machinery Show

Jun 18 - 20, 2026

Fun activities for the whole family include tractor pulls, demonstrations and more.

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Ethos Celebration of the Arts

Ethos Celebration of the Arts

Jun 27, 2026

This all-day event features a juried art fair, music, food, arts programming and more.

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Freedom Festival

Freedom Festival

Jun 27, 2026

Parade, fireworks and more.

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Franklin Firecracker Festival

Franklin Firecracker Festival

Jul 3, 2026

Fireworks and family fun.

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Johnson County Fair

Johnson County Fair

Jul 19 - 25, 2026

Come to the fairgrounds for rides, games, food, music and great events like the demolition derby and rodeo.

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RecFest

RecFest

Jul 25, 2026

Enjoy live music at the amphitheater, inflatables, food, beer, wine, a car cruise-in, vendors and more.

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