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.
Rock the Block
10K run, a 5K run/walk, and a free kids run. The event includes scenic courses, food, music and vendors.
Crop ‘Til You Drop
Enjoy a full day of crafting while being pampered and fed lunch, dinner and snacks.
Go Grizzly Cub Bicentennial Run
Enjoy a 5K and 1-mile run/walk event to benefit Franklin Education Connection and Franklin Community Schools.
Death & Taxes Day
Death & Taxes Day is an outdoor beer release and tasting festival, featuring 40+ Indiana-proud breweries, select wineries, live music and local food trucks.
Cupcake Decorating Class
Learn how to make four beautiful cupcakes during this fun decorating class.
Martin Branden and Rye Davis concert
Enjoy a country music concert featuring Martin Branden and Rye Davis. Tickets are $10.
Comedy Night for KIC-IT
Enjoy the comedy of Brad Scott while raising money to fight youth homelessness through KIC-IT.
Antique Machinery Association get-together
People are invited to bring their tractors and engines to Rural King for a get-together.
Cooking for a Cause
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.
Movie and Discussion
Enjoy a showing of the movie Kiss The Ground, which focuses on creating a healthy world climate, followed by a discussion.
Women, Wine and Weapons
This women-only event at Johnson County Axe Throwing features two hours of axe throwing and other fun.
Here We Grow Again–Indy South Kid's Consignment Sale
The organizers pack out two expo halls with more than 40,000 kids items from more than 200 families.
The Addict’s Wake Film & Panel Discussion
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.
Creative Grounds Presents: Bright Star
Enjoy a live production of Bright Star. Click the link for tickets.
Goat Milk Soap Making Class
Make your own loaf (10 bars) of goat milk soap. Click the link to sign up.
Reel Women/Vintage Wine
Enjoy Mallow Run Winery wine and a movie at The Artcraft Theatre.
Greenwood Farmers Market
Organized by the Old Town Greenwood Association, this market is open 8 a.m. to noon and features farm fresh produce and other items.
Independent Bookstore Day
This is a one-day party that takes place across the nation. Wild Geese celebrates with live music, giveaways, exclusive merchandise and other surprises.
Spring Vintage Fest
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.
Cartoons for Cans
Start your Saturday the old-fashioned way, with a great block of cartoons.
Uncle Babe's Backyard Bash
Enjoy live music from four bands, food trucks, wine and more.
Brew and View
Enjoy beer from Shale Creek Brewing while watching a movie at The Artcraft Theatre.
John Saxon Piano Recital
John Saxon, an accomplished pianist, will perform a recital featuring the works of Bach, Chopin, Shostakovich, and Ravel.
Tumor Takedown Tailgate
This fundraiser to benefit the National Brain Tumor Society will feature live music, food and more.
Mother's Night Out Designer Purse Bingo
Enjoy 20 games of bingo for the chance to win a designer purse.
Franklin College Spring Choral Concert
Enjoy music from three Franklin College choral groups.
The CHASE! Ultimate Wellness Scavenger Hunt
Download the Goosechase app, then use the app to do a self-paced wellness scavenger hunt throughout Johnson County.
Greenwood Farmers Market
Organized by the Old Town Greenwood Association, this market is open 8 a.m. to noon and features farm fresh produce and other items.
Take Root Country Store Spring Market
Shop from more than 35 vendors selling handmade and repurposed items.
Franklin FFA Plant Sale
This plant sale, which is for one weekend only, features vegetable plants, herbs, flowers, hanging baskets, strawberry plants and more.