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, come to the place of festivals. 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 submit an event or see the recurring events.

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Recurring Events

Compass Park Fall Festival

Compass Park Fall Festival

Sep 7, 2025

This festival features food, a car show, vendors, a parade and a kids area.

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Witch's Bell DIY Class at Greenwood Happy Haunts

Witch's Bell DIY Class at Greenwood Happy Haunts

Sep 7, 2025

Create your own witch's bell at this class.

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Franklin Community Band concert

Franklin Community Band concert

Sep 7, 2025

Enjoy a free concert and ice cream social at the amphitheater in downtown Franklin. The public is welcome.

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Frank’s Open Stage

Frank’s Open Stage

Sep 9, 2025

Frank’s Open Stage, featuring a variety of musicians, returns to Richard’s every Tuesday. Enjoy songs from a variety of talented performers, many of them local.

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Author Event with Rachel Harrison

Author Event with Rachel Harrison

Sep 9, 2025

Join Wild Geese Bookshop for a release day event with USA Today bestselling author Rachel Harrison.

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Edinburgh Fall Festival

Edinburgh Fall Festival

Sep 10 - 13, 2025

This festival features a midway, entertainment, food, a parade and more.

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Bargersville Farmers Market

Bargersville Farmers Market

Sep 10, 2025

Enjoy a farmers market in this charming town which has its roots in agriculture.

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Biz Bash – Business Expo

Biz Bash – Business Expo

Sep 11, 2025

BizBash is an exciting, one-of-a-kind event designed to be the ultimate celebration of the businesses, restaurants and shops that make the greater Franklin community unique.

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Edinburgh Farmers Market

Edinburgh Farmers Market

Sep 11, 2025

Find fresh, local produce and more.

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Trafalgar Farmers Market

Trafalgar Farmers Market

Sep 11, 2025

Enjoy a farmers market set up outside the Trafalgar Community Center every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

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Acoustic Concert Fundraiser

Acoustic Concert Fundraiser

Sep 11, 2025

This special night will feature heartfelt, acoustic performances by an outstanding lineup of local talent.

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Live Music at Tried & True

Live Music at Tried & True

Sep 11 - 13, 2025

Enjoy live music and great food.

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Saddles For Hope Rodeo

Saddles For Hope Rodeo

Sep 12 - 14, 2025

Enjoy a rodeo and support the work of Mission 22, a non-profit that helps veterans.

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Bargersville Cultural Soundscapes

Bargersville Cultural Soundscapes

Sep 12, 2025

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy free live music at Umbarger Plaza.

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Franklin Summer Concert Series

Franklin Summer Concert Series

Sep 12, 2025

Come to the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Young’s Creek Park for a great lineup of summer concerts.

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Dancing with the Johnson County Stars

Dancing with the Johnson County Stars

Sep 12 - 13, 2025

Watch competitors dance for charity.

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Picnic Concert Series at Mallow Run Winery

Picnic Concert Series at Mallow Run Winery

Sep 12, 2025

Mallow Run Winery invites lovers of music, food and wine to come out for a variety of concerts and food offerings.

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Live Music at SmockTown

Live Music at SmockTown

Sep 12 - 13, 2025

Enjoy great craft beer and live music every Friday and Saturday night at SmockTown Brewery.

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Greenwood Farmers Market

Greenwood Farmers Market

Sep 13, 2025

Fresh produce and more.

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Franklin Farmers Market

Franklin Farmers Market

Sep 13, 2025

From 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday, enjoy in-season produce grown by local producers, plus more.

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Antique & Vintage Market

Antique & Vintage Market

Sep 13, 2025

Vendors from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana will be selling furniture, advertising, primitives, jewelry, glassware, art, turquoise, lighting and more.

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Proctor Park Community Day

Proctor Park Community Day

Sep 13, 2025

See the completed first responders memorial and enjoy live entertainment, face painting, balloon animals, food by Whit's Inn and a bounce house.

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Paranormal Fest

Paranormal Fest

Sep 13, 2025

Talk with paranormal groups, see podcasters and authors and more.

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Community Campout

Community Campout

Sep 13 - 14, 2025

Greenwood Parks and Recreation is inviting people to a community campout at Freedom Park.

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Bands Battling Hunger

Bands Battling Hunger

Sep 13, 2025

Local worship bands from around the community will take the stage at the Greenwood Amphitheater.

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Picnic Concert Series at Mallow Run Winery

Picnic Concert Series at Mallow Run Winery

Sep 13, 2025

Mallow Run Winery invites lovers of music, food and wine to come out for a variety of concerts and food offerings.

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Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Sep 13, 2025

An outdoor movie night for families.

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Labapalooza

Labapalooza

Sep 14, 2025

Enjoy a free event featuring music, food and drinks available for purchase.

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Book & Author Luncheon with Hayley Gelfuso

Book & Author Luncheon with Hayley Gelfuso

Sep 14, 2025

Join Wild Geese Bookshop at The Garment Factory for a luncheon with author Hayley Gelfuso.

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Frank’s Open Stage

Frank’s Open Stage

Sep 16, 2025

Frank’s Open Stage, featuring a variety of musicians, returns to Richard’s every Tuesday. Enjoy songs from a variety of talented performers, many of them local.

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Purse Bingo to Benefit Special Olympics of Johnson County

Purse Bingo to Benefit Special Olympics of Johnson County

Sep 17, 2025

Play 20 games of bingo for the chance to win a designer bag.

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Author Event with Laurie Gilmore

Author Event with Laurie Gilmore

Sep 17, 2025

Join New York Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore as she discusses her new novel, The Gingerbread Bakery.

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Edinburgh Farmers Market

Edinburgh Farmers Market

Sep 18, 2025

Find fresh, local produce and more.

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Happy Accident Duo at MashCraft

Happy Accident Duo at MashCraft

Sep 18, 2025

Enjoy live music by Happy Accident Duo and great food and drinks.

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Live Music at Tried & True

Live Music at Tried & True

Sep 18 - 20, 2025

Enjoy live music and great food.

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Hoosier Vintage Wheels Swap Meet and Car Show

Hoosier Vintage Wheels Swap Meet and Car Show

Sep 19 - 20, 2025

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.

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