Signature Events

Festival Country Indiana, just south of Indy, is the place to go for a festive time. There’s always something going on, but these are our Signature Events, plus two event series for your enjoyment. Check the events page of our website for the latest dates, times and details – as well as information about other events.

Hoosier Horse Park events
Multiple dates April through October
There are a variety of equestrian events at Hoosier Horse Park. Be sure to check the park website for this year’s lineup and directions to the park.
2949 East North Rd., Edinburgh
812-526-6809
http://jocoparks.com/johnson-county-park/hoosier-horse-park/

Picnic Concert Series at Mallow Run Winery
Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons May to September.
Mallow Run Winery invites lovers of music, food and wine to come out for a variety of concerts and food offerings.
Mallow Run Winery
6964 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville
317-422-1556
https://mallowrun.com/

Summer Concert Series at the Franklin Amphitheater

Come to Youngs Creek Park in downtown Franklin for outdoor concerts on select Saturday nights throughout the summer. 

Youngs Creek Park

237 W. Monroe St., Franklin

317-736-3689

franklinparks.com

Summer Concert Series at the Greenwood Amphitheater

Enjoy outdoor concerts at the Greenwood Amphitheater most Saturday nights during the summer.

Greenwood Amphitheater

100 Surina Way, Greenwood

317-881-4545

greenwood.in.gov

Death & Taxes Day

April 26, 2025
Death & Taxes Day is an outdoor tasting festival and release event for Taxman’s special beer, and this event features more than 30 Indiana breweries, select wineries, live music and local food trucks. This event sells out, so get your tickets early.
13 S. Baldwin St., Bargersville
317-458-0210
deathandtaxesday.com

Strawberries on the Square

May 23, 2025
Celebrate the arrival of strawberry season with the serving of strawberries and other food, a special movie at the Historic Artcraft Theatre, a classic car cruise-in and live music.
East Court Street, Franklin
317-346-1258
www.discoverdowntownfranklin.com


Indiana Renaissance Faire

June 21-22, 2025

Step into Renaissance times with a weekend of live entertainment featuring comedy, swordplay, music, magic, and even horseback jousting. Explore a marketplace full of unique merchandise from around the land. Enjoy tasty treats and drinks in the royal food court including adult libations like honey mead. Click the link for discounted tickets or buy tickets at the event.

Johnson County Park

3097 E. 32nd St., Nineveh

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Ethos Celebration of the Arts

June 28, 2025

This all-day event features a juried art fair, music, arts programming, food and more. Check the website for the full schedule and times.

Downtown Franklin, 57 N. Main St., Franklin, 46131

317-346-1258

www.discoverdowntownfranklin.com

Freedom Festival

June 28, 2025
This event at Craig Park includes a parade, a kids zone, and local food, beer and craft vendors. Indiana's best fireworks show concludes the evening.
10 E. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood
317-881-4545
http://www.greenwood.in.gov/topic/blocks.php?topicid=125&structureid=22

Firecracker Festival

July 3, 2025

Enjoy food, fireworks and more.

237 W. Monroe St., Franklin

317-736-3689

https://www.facebook.com/pg/FranklinParksAndRec/events/?ref=page_internal

Johnson County Fair

July 13-19, 2025
Come to the fairgrounds for rides, games, food, music and great events like the demolition derby.
250 Fairground St., Franklin
317-738-32

https://www.jocofairin.com/

Hops & Vines Festival

Aug. 9, 2025

Sample craft beers and Indiana wines while enjoying live music, food vendors and a classic car cruise-in at this family-friendly event. The Historic Artcraft Theatre is showing retro movies.

East Court Street, Franklin

317-346-1258

www.discoverdowntownfranklin.com

WAMMfest

August 16, 2025
This annual summer festival celebrates wine, art, music and microbrew. The musical lineup performs all day.
10 E. Smith Valley Rd., Greenwood
317-289-7575
www.wammfest.com

Franklin Fall Festival

Sept. 27, 2025
Downtown Franklin
Enjoy the Franklin Fall Festival, featuring a downtown street fair, a concert, entertainment, food vendors, a parade, a beer garden and more.
237 W. Monroe St., Franklin
317-736-3689
http://www.franklin.in.gov/department/index.php?structureid=22 

Franklin Halloween Town

Oct. 25, 2025

Enjoy a whole day of fun, starting with the Pumpkins in the Park 5K run/walk and 1-mile family walk, followed by food vendors and activities. From 5:30 to 7 p.m., come to downtown Franklin along North Main Street for safe trick or treating from stores and trunks. Vehicles will be set up and kids will be able to collect treats from decorated trunks and trucks. The Artcraft Theatre, which is at the same location as the trick or treating, will show a Halloween movie at night.

57 N. Main St., Franklin, IN 46131

317-736-3689

www.franklin.in.gov

Holiday Lighting and Winter Market

Dec. 6, 2025

Enjoy festive activities all day and lighting at the courthouse at 7 p.m.

East Court Street, Franklin, IN 46131

www.discoverdowntownfranklin.com 

317-346-1258