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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Edgar Allan Poe Murder Mystery
The pendulum swings and before the Raven utters "nevermore," you alone must discover who consigned America's dark poet to his untimely grave.
Bargersville Summer Concert Series: GospelFest
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music in this charming downtown.
Arts at the Amp – Franklin Community Band
Join the Franklin Community Band for a free concert and an ice cream social.
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 Victoria Aveyard
Join an event with #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard, to celebrate the release of Tempest.
Edinburgh Fall Festival
This festival features a midway, entertainment, food, a parade and more.
Author Event: Ellen O' Clover
Join Wild Geese Bookshop for an evening with bestselling author Ellen O'Clover to celebrate the release of If Not You.
Purse Bingo to Benefit Special Olympics of Johnson County
Play 20 games of bingo for the chance to win a designer bag.
Daily Journal Fall Senior Expo
Enjoy giveaways, information, health screenings and demonstrations.
Wine & Cheese Experience at Vino Villa
Join the Greenwood Education Foundation for an evening of wine, cheese and live music at Vino Villa.
Arts in Old Town
Artists and artisan vendors, live music, live art demonstrations, and an interactive community art project.
Author Event with Leigh Bardugo
Enjoy an event with #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo, to celebrate the release of Dead Beat.
America 250: Hope Through History
Constitution Day Convocation featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author, presidential historian and commentator Jon Meacham, one of America’s foremost public intellectuals.
Hoosier Vintage Wheels Swap Meet and Car Show
Over 500 vendor spaces full of used and new parts and supplies for vintage vehicles, along with loads of items like tools, memorabilia, antiques gas and oil items and more.
Oktoberfest at MashCraft Greenwood
Enjoy authentic food, music and beer in the MashCraft Biergarten.
Pranav Behari at Mad Hatter
Pranav Behari is a former writer for MAD Magazine and co-host of the popular Mango Bae Podcast.
Live Music at SmockTown
Enjoy great craft beer and live music every Friday and Saturday night at SmockTown Brewery.
A Fall Gathering on the Homestead Antique Show
Numerous dealers gather for antique show.
Fall Open House at Miss M's
Enjoy mums, pumpkins, home décor, hot apple cider, wine and more.
Stacyc & Strider Race
Kids Stacyc and Strider bike races, prizes, raffles, kids activities, food and drinks.
Touch-A-Truck
Get up close and personal with trucks, vehicles and equipment of all shapes and sizes. The first hour will be sensory friendly with limited lights or sirens.
Hamblen Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Fish Fry
Enjoy fresh fish, tenderloins, hot dogs, french fries, hush puppies and desserts.
Farm Girl Anniversary Party
Celebrate Farm Girl Mercantile’s anniversary with outside vendors, drinks, live music, photo opportunities and more.
Aberdeen Indoor Farmers Market
Aberdeen Farms is hosting an indoor pop-up farmers market featuring local vendors.
Historic Home Tour
Get a peek inside many of Franklin’s most historic and architecturally significant homes and buildings.
D.O. Art Day
A community-wide day of creating art in and around the heart of Johnson County.
