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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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.
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.
Designer Purse and Boozy Bingo at Greenwood Moose Lodge
Participate in bingo for the chance to win purses and bottles of alcohol.
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.
Phil Pierle and the Enablers at the Artcraft
The group brings spirited original tunes plus performances spanning blues, country and rock.
Michael Glatzmaier at Mad Hatter
Michael Glatzmaier is a musical comedian who creates songs on the spot based on audience suggestions, blending sharp stand-up with quick-witted improv.
Live Music at SmockTown
Enjoy great craft beer and live music every Saturday night at SmockTown Brewery.
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.
Rock the Block
10K run, a 5K run/walk, and a free kids run. The event includes scenic courses, food, music and vendors.
Tommy & The Nest Car Show
Enjoy live music, food truck, a 50/50 raffle and awards at this car show.
Military Vehicle & Fire Truck Show
Enjoy military reenactors, equipment vendors, vintage fire trucks, military vehicle (including helicopter) rides and more.
Spring Vintage & Handmade Fest
Enjoy browsing vintage items at numerous shops and from more than 100 vendors selling antiques, vintage items, and hand crafted items. There will also be live music, food trucks and more.
Wine, Cheese, and All That Jazz
Come out and enjoy local wines, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and a silent auction fundraiser.
Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood
Enjoy live music, food and great craft beer at Chilly Water.
Author Event with Sally Hepworth
New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth will be discussing her new novel Mad Mabel.
America 250 in Film
Come to The Historic Artcraft Theatre for a free showing of Little Women.
Make-a-Wish Golf Scramble
This golf scramble benefitting Make-a-Wish features contests, raffles and prizes.
Toy Story Trivia at the Sycamore
Enjoy Toy Story-themed trivia for a chance to win prizes.
Storytellers from the Past: Benjamin Franklin
David Mosedale will portray Benjamin Franklin at this storytelling event at Custer Theater - Franklin College.