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 filter for amphitheater concerts, submit an event or see the recurring events.

Breakfast with Santa at The Haven

Breakfast with Santa at The Haven

Dec 19, 2026

Santa's sleigh is headed this way.

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Aberdeen Indoor Farmers Market

Aberdeen Indoor Farmers Market

Dec 19, 2026

Aberdeen Farms is hosting an indoor pop-up farmers market featuring local vendors.

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Columbus Area Railroad Club open house

Columbus Area Railroad Club open house

Dec 19, 2026

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

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Matinee Musicale Concert at the Museum

Matinee Musicale Concert at the Museum

Dec 19, 2026

Enjoy a holiday concert performed by Matinee Musicale and a holiday open house at the museum.

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Deck the Stalls

Deck the Stalls

Dec 19, 2026

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

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Nirvana Grunge Night at Mad Hatter

Nirvana Grunge Night at Mad Hatter

Dec 19, 2026

Seven Circle Sunrise brings Nirvana Grunge Night to Mad Hatter, delivering the raw sound, attitude and authentic energy of the 90s.

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Cookie Decorating Class at SIP

Cookie Decorating Class at SIP

Dec 20, 2026

Join Handmade by Anné to decorate festive cookies.

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Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood

Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood

Dec 20, 2026

Enjoy live music, food and great craft beer at Chilly Water.

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Trent Mabry at Mad Hatter

Trent Mabry at Mad Hatter

Dec 26 - 27, 2026

He can be heard on SiriusXM and was a winner of Helium Comedy Club’s Funniest Person in Indiana contest.

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Live Music at Draft Day Pub

Live Music at Draft Day Pub

Dec 26, 2026

Enjoy live music, food and drinks.

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Live Music at SmockTown

Live Music at SmockTown

Dec 26, 2026

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, 2026

Enjoy live music and great food.

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Pillow Fight at Tried & True

Pillow Fight at Tried & True

Dec 26, 2026

Enjoy live music, food and drinks.

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Live Music at Ale Emporium

Live Music at Ale Emporium

Dec 26, 2026

Enjoy live music as well as great food and drinks.

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Trey Jordan at Mad Hatter

Trey Jordan at Mad Hatter

Dec 26, 2026

Trey Jordan is a stand-up comedian from Greenwood whose comedy videos have generated millions of views across TikTok.

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Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood

Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood

Dec 27, 2026

Enjoy live music, food and great craft beer at Chilly Water.

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Author Event: Stephanie Archer

Author Event: Stephanie Archer

Dec 29, 2026

Enjoy an event with bestselling author Stephanie Archer to celebrate the release of Bedside Manner.

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New Year's Eve at Greenwood Moose Lodge

New Year's Eve at Greenwood Moose Lodge

Dec 31, 2026

Enjoy food, dancing and live music by Eastern Wing Band.

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Pat Godwin at Mad Hatter

Pat Godwin at Mad Hatter

Dec 31, 2026

Pat Godwin is a comedian, musician and songwriter best known for being a member of the Bob & Tom Show.

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That One Mailman at Mad Hatter

That One Mailman at Mad Hatter

Jan 2, 2027

That One Mailman is the online handle of Sean Fogelson, a viral TikTok creator, stand-up comedian and former mail carrier from Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood

Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood

Jan 3, 2027

Enjoy live music, food and great craft beer at Chilly Water.

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Community RC Fly-in

Community RC Fly-in

Jan 9, 2027

Come out to Center Grove High School and fly indoors in the 59,500 square foot Student Activity Center.

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Justin Stagner at Mad Hatter

Justin Stagner at Mad Hatter

Jan 9, 2027

Justin Stagner hails from Alabama, establishing himself as a genuine southern comedy powerhouse.

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Sip & Dough Class at The Sycamore

Sip & Dough Class at The Sycamore

Jan 10, 2027

Roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of hand-crafted pasta.

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Tom Arnold at Mad Hatter

Tom Arnold at Mad Hatter

Jan 15, 2027

Tom Arnold is an actor, writer and comedian with a career spanning more than 35 years.

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Aberdeen Indoor Farmers Market

Aberdeen Indoor Farmers Market

Jan 16, 2027

Aberdeen Farms is hosting an indoor pop-up farmers market featuring local vendors.

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Community RC Fly-in

Community RC Fly-in

Jan 16, 2027

Come out to Center Grove High School and fly indoors in the 59,500 square foot Student Activity Center.

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Adrienne Lapalucci at Mad Hatter

Adrienne Lapalucci at Mad Hatter

Jan 16, 2027

Adrienne Lapalucci is a comedian, writer and performer based in New York.

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Live Mariachi at Leon Mexican Cuisine

Live Mariachi at Leon Mexican Cuisine

Jan 22, 2027

Enjoy a live mariachi band, margaritas and delicious food.

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Dale Jones at Mad Hatter

Dale Jones at Mad Hatter

Jan 22, 2027

Dale accentuates his machine gun-style delivery with a healthy dose of animated faces, quick improvisations and well-placed physical comedy.

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Jodi White at Mad Hatter

Jodi White at Mad Hatter

Jan 23, 2027

Now on husband number four, with three kids and three ex-husbands, Jodi doesn’t hold back on stage or in life.

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April Macie at Mad Hatter

April Macie at Mad Hatter

Jan 29, 2027

April Macie is an accomplished comedian.

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Blues Brothers Triumphant Tribute Band

Blues Brothers Triumphant Tribute Band

Jan 30, 2027

An energetic nine-piece musical tribute act featuring real-life siblings fronting a group of local musicians to recreate the classic sound and comedy of Jake and Elwood Blues.

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Author Event with Fiona Davis

Author Event with Fiona Davis

Feb 2, 2027

Join Wild Geese Bookshop for an event with New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis.

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Love Local Franklin

Love Local Franklin

Feb 5 - 14, 2027

Shop local for the chance to win prizes.

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First Fridays

First Fridays

Feb 5, 2027

More than 25 stores and restaurants in downtown Franklin will be open late for this fun shopping and dining event.

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