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.
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Author Event with Jane Harper
Join New York Times bestselling author Jane Harper as she discusses her new book Last One Out.
First Book for Kids Community Garage Sale
Come to the fairgrounds’ Scott Hall and shop from dozens of booths.
Spring Fling Jumperoo Party
Kids 5 and under can enjoy crafts, treats, goodies and plenty of jumping time.
Blue Jeans Ball
Wear your favorite jeans, boots and bling and enjoy food, drinks, a silent auction, a live band, line dancing, games and more.
Authors Event with Kelly Yang
Join New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang as she discusses her book The Take.
Red Skelton Tribute at Mad Hatter
Reminisce with Brian Hoffman as he performs the jokes and routines that made Red Skelton famous.
Radio Control Flyers event
The Johnson County Radio Control Flyers will fly planes at the flying field at Johnson County Park. This event is free.
GPL Readers Weekend: Hot Flash Edition
Celebrate women in this special edition of GPL Readers Weekend. New York Times bestselling author Kim Michele Richardson will be speaking.
PAWSitivity Palooza
Meet award-winning author Gail Scoats and a special four-legged community hero, Puma, as they celebrate the book release of PUMA: A Shelter Dog Becomes a Hero.
Strong, Smart & Bowld Bowling with Girls Inc.
Enjoy a night of bowling to raise money for raise money for Girls Inc. of Johnson County.
Columbus Area Railroad Club open house
If you love trains, join them for an open house to see a variety of model trains and layouts.
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.
Scrambled Eggs – Easter Egg Hunt for Adults
Register to take part in this adults-only Easter egg scavenger hunt.
Tavin Dillard at Mad Hatter
Tavin Dillard is a trailer park specimen with family-friendly, clean content that has received millions of views online.
Linville’s Antique Farm Collection
Linville’s Antique Farm Collection opens for public viewing on select open house days.
Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood
Enjoy live music, food and great craft beer at Chilly Water.
Artcraft Bingo
Enjoy bingo games for a chance to win fun prize packages and cash prizes.
Author Event with Craig Fehrman
Historian Craig Fehrman will share about his book This Vast Enterprise.
Jewelry Picture Frame Class at The Shoppe
Enjoy a variety of classes and workshops, including making painted wood cutouts, blanket classes and fused glass classes.
Designer Purse and Boozy Bingo at Greenwood Moose Lodge
Participate in bingo for the chance to win purses and bottles of alcohol.
A Special Evening with Rick Steves
See beloved author and host Rick Steves at The Historic Artcraft Theatre.
Daily Journal Senior Expo
Enjoy giveaways, information, health screenings and demonstrations.
Links of Leadership Golf Outing
Enjoy a golf outing and lunch to support Leadership Johnson County.
Golf Scramble to Benefit Make-A-Wish
Enjoy a golf outing and lunch to raise money so Make-A-Wish can grant more wishes.
Franklin College presents Athena
Franklin College presents its second play of the spring semester, Athena.
Purse Bingo at the Barn at Bay Horse Inn
Join The Social of Greenwood at Barn at Bay Horse Inn for 20 rounds of designer purse bingo.
