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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Rock the Block

Rock the Block

Apr 22, 2023

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

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Crop ‘Til You Drop

Crop ‘Til You Drop

Apr 22, 2023

Enjoy a full day of crafting while being pampered and fed lunch, dinner and snacks.

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Go Grizzly Cub Bicentennial Run

Go Grizzly Cub Bicentennial Run

Apr 22, 2023

Enjoy a 5K and 1-mile run/walk event to benefit Franklin Education Connection and Franklin Community Schools.

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Rustic Arrow Spring Market

Rustic Arrow Spring Market

Apr 22, 2023

Shop from dozens of booths.

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Death & Taxes Day

Death & Taxes Day

Apr 22, 2023

Death & Taxes Day is an outdoor beer release and tasting festival, featuring 40+ Indiana-proud breweries, select wineries, live music and local food trucks.

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Cupcake Decorating Class

Cupcake Decorating Class

Apr 22, 2023

Learn how to make four beautiful cupcakes during this fun decorating class.

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Martin Branden and Rye Davis concert

Martin Branden and Rye Davis concert

Apr 22, 2023

Enjoy a country music concert featuring Martin Branden and Rye Davis. Tickets are $10.

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Comedy Night for KIC-IT

Comedy Night for KIC-IT

Apr 22, 2023

Enjoy the comedy of Brad Scott while raising money to fight youth homelessness through KIC-IT.

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Wreath Making Class

Wreath Making Class

Apr 23, 2023

Make a beautiful wreath for your front door.

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Antique Machinery Association get-together

Antique Machinery Association get-together

Apr 23, 2023

People are invited to bring their tractors and engines to Rural King for a get-together.

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Cooking for a Cause

Cooking for a Cause

Apr 23, 2023

Want to sample 50 awesome dishes and desserts? Fifty chefs from throughout the area are getting together to cook their signature dish or dessert for the Cooking for a Cause event.

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Movie and Discussion

Movie and Discussion

Apr 23, 2023

Enjoy a showing of the movie Kiss The Ground, which focuses on creating a healthy world climate, followed by a discussion.

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Women, Wine and Weapons

Women, Wine and Weapons

Apr 26, 2023

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

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Here We Grow Again–Indy South Kid's Consignment Sale

Here We Grow Again–Indy South Kid's Consignment Sale

Apr 27 - 29, 2023

The organizers pack out two expo halls with more than 40,000 kids items from more than 200 families.

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The Addict’s Wake Film & Panel Discussion

The Addict’s Wake Film & Panel Discussion

Apr 27, 2023

Join a screening of the documentary The Addict’s Wake, which focuses on addiction in Brown County, followed by a panel discussion about opioid addiction and recovery.

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Creative Grounds Presents: Bright Star

Creative Grounds Presents: Bright Star

Apr 27 - 30, 2023

Enjoy a live production of Bright Star. Click the link for tickets.

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Pickleball Tournament

Pickleball Tournament

Apr 28 - 30, 2023

Compete in an unsanctioned skill level pickleball tournament.

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Goat Milk Soap Making Class

Goat Milk Soap Making Class

Apr 28, 2023

Make your own loaf (10 bars) of goat milk soap. Click the link to sign up.

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Reel Women/Vintage Wine

Reel Women/Vintage Wine

Apr 28, 2023

Enjoy Mallow Run Winery wine and a movie at The Artcraft Theatre.

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Greenwood Farmers Market

Greenwood Farmers Market

Apr 29, 2023

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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Independent Bookstore Day

Independent Bookstore Day

Apr 29, 2023

This is a one-day party that takes place across the nation. Wild Geese celebrates with live music, giveaways, exclusive merchandise and other surprises.

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Spring Vintage Fest

Spring Vintage Fest

Apr 29, 2023

Enjoy browsing the vintage items at numerous shops as well as with numerous vendors selling antiques, vintage items, and hand crafted items. There will also be live music and more.

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Cartoons for Cans

Cartoons for Cans

Apr 29, 2023

Start your Saturday the old-fashioned way, with a great block of cartoons.

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Uncle Babe's Backyard Bash

Uncle Babe's Backyard Bash

Apr 29, 2023

Enjoy live music from four bands, food trucks, wine and more.

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Culpepper & Merriweather Circus

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus

Apr 29, 2023

Enjoy a fun family circus.

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Girls Inc. Gala

Girls Inc. Gala

Apr 29, 2023

Enjoy a dinner, silent auction and live auction to benefit Girls Inc.

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Brew and View

Brew and View

Apr 29, 2023

Enjoy beer from Shale Creek Brewing while watching a movie at The Artcraft Theatre.

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John Saxon Piano Recital

John Saxon Piano Recital

Apr 30, 2023

John Saxon, an accomplished pianist, will perform a recital featuring the works of Bach, Chopin, Shostakovich, and Ravel.

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Tumor Takedown Tailgate

Tumor Takedown Tailgate

Apr 30, 2023

This fundraiser to benefit the National Brain Tumor Society will feature live music, food and more.

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Mother's Night Out Designer Purse Bingo

Mother's Night Out Designer Purse Bingo

May 3, 2023

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

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Candle Making Workshop

Candle Making Workshop

May 5, 2023

Create your own candle and wax melts during this workshop.

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Franklin College Spring Choral Concert

Franklin College Spring Choral Concert

May 5 - 6, 2023

Enjoy music from three Franklin College choral groups.

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The CHASE! Ultimate Wellness Scavenger Hunt

The CHASE! Ultimate Wellness Scavenger Hunt

May 6 - 13, 2023

Download the Goosechase app, then use the app to do a self-paced wellness scavenger hunt throughout Johnson County.

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Greenwood Farmers Market

Greenwood Farmers Market

May 6, 2023

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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Take Root Country Store Spring Market

Take Root Country Store Spring Market

May 6, 2023

Shop from more than 35 vendors selling handmade and repurposed items.

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Franklin FFA Plant Sale

Franklin FFA Plant Sale

May 6 - 7, 2023

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

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