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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Storytellers from the Past: Rich Gotshall
Rich Gotshall will portray a colonial printer and discuss the importance of newspapers and pamphlets during the Revolutionary period.
Picnic Concert Series at Mallow Run Winery
Mallow Run Winery invites lovers of music, food and wine to come out for a variety of concerts and food offerings.
Author Event with Sarah Adler
Join Wild Geese Bookshop at Tabernacle Christian Church for an event with USA Today bestselling author Sarah Adler to celebrate the release of Wild Goose Chase.
Greenwood Summer Concert Series
Nearly every Saturday from June to August, people gather with lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a variety of live music.
Live '80s Dance Party at Mad Hatter
Come ready to dance and sing the night away. Fleetwood's Back & Friends is hosting the '80s with your favorite songs of the decade.
Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood
Enjoy live music, food and great craft beer at Chilly Water.
Kids Craft at MashCraft
A group of teachers and parents will provide fun crafts, snacks and learning so you can hang out and snack and sip.
Author Event with Karin Slaughter
Join an event with #1 New York Times bestselling author Karin Slaughter, to celebrate the release of The Secrets We Hide.
Frank’s Open Stage
Frank’s Open Stage, featuring a variety of musicians, returns to 1823 Bakehouse. Enjoy songs from a variety of talented performers, many of them local.
Bargersville Farmers Market
Enjoy a farmers market in this charming town which has its roots in agriculture.
Greenwood Community Band at the Artcraft
Enjoy a free performance by Greater Greenwood Community Band.
Trafalgar Farmers Market
Enjoy a farmers market set up outside the Trafalgar Community Center every second and fourth Thursday of the month.
A Night Under the Monstera Leaves
Enjoy plant bingo, a propagation swap table, snacks, drinks, plant prizes and more.
Author Event with Joss Richard
Enjoy an evening with international bestselling author Joss Richard in conversation with New York Times bestselling author Sarah Adams.
Bargersville Summer Concert Series
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music in this charming downtown.
Indiana Widows Sons Motorcycle Rally
Enjoy a grand master’s ride, auctions, a raffle, food, fun, fellowship, entertainment and bike games.
Hurricane Community Church Backyard Bash
Enjoy games, music, food trucks and face painting.
Live Music at The Haven
Enjoy food, drinks and a musical performance that’s always a fun time.
Frank’s Open Stage at American Legion
Enjoy songs from a variety of talented performers, many of them local.
Real Flower & Resin Jewelry Workshop
Make your own jewelry using resin and real flowers.
Franklin Summer Concert Series
Come to the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Young’s Creek Park for a great lineup of summer concerts.
Bargersville Cultural Soundscapes
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy free live music at Umbarger Plaza.
Hoosier Handmade Craft Fair & Fall Market
Enjoy festive music and décor as you stroll through both outdoor vendors and vendors in three buildings.
Classic Car and Golf Cart Show
Come to Johnson County Park for an open class car show, music and food.
Columbus Area Railroad Club open house
If you love trains, join them to see a variety of model trains and layouts.
First Responder Appreciation Day
Honor first responders by playing golf, listening to live music and eating delicious food.