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

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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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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