In Indiana, there’s always a reason to celebrate.
Car shows, historic reenactments, carnivals, art fairs, music festivals, county fairs – Sky’s the limit! Each year, over 640 festivals and events are held in all 92 counties from January to December. Here are our favorite Fall events! 🙂
#1. Summer’s End Market
Summer’s End Market August 26th- 9am-2pm | Parke County Fairgrounds As the summer is coming to an end, this market will provide for you a great opportunity to shop those unique vendors, yet again. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through an inside building and plenty of parking.
#2. Bridgeton Milling & Craft Demo Days
Bridgeton Grist Mill 1878 Grounds Live demonstrations at the mill. Grinding flour and cornmeal on 200 year old French buhr stones. Pioneer craft demonstrations, fiber arts. No admission. For more information call 765-548-2136 or visit www.bridgetonindiana.com
#3. Covered Bridge Festival
This countywide festival, Indiana’s largest festival, always starts on the 2nd Friday in October is nationally known as one of the largest. Enjoy visiting communities throughout the county with a wide array of shopping and a variety of food that is sure to please everyone.
#4. Elephant Retreat
Circus History is deep rooted in French Lick with the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus once owned by Ed Ballard. An African elephant herd of three girls will be retreating at Wilstem Ranch, only 7 miles from French Lick. The three elephants that retreat at Wilstem Ranch each year are retired from making appearances in parades, circus acts and more. But as they age, even elephants need retreats, and they’re coming to town for a vacation! This one of a kind up-close encounter is a rare and wonderful opportunity to learn more about these amazing creatures and connect with them in a tranquil environment. Various levels of engagement are available.
#5. 50th Annual Orange County Pumpkin Festival
Carnival, food booths, vendor booths, flea market, games, entertainment and more. Parade will be held on Sunday.
#6. Outdoor Movie Night!
Family Movie Night August 18, 2017 Location: Hendricks Regional Health YMCA Address: 301 Satori Parkway, Avon, IN 46123 Time: 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM Price: Free
#7. McCloud Prairie Maze
September 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017 Recurring daily Bring the whole family out to test your navigational skills from Sept. 1 through Oct. 31 in our huge maze that is cut into the McCloud Prairie. The maze is open from dawn to dusk daily. Be sure to wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, dress for the weather, and pack some water. Venue: McCloud Nature Park Host: McCloud Nature Park Address: 8518 Hughes Rd., North Salem, IN 46165 Price: Free
#8. North Salem Old Fashioned Days
September 2, 2017 – September 4, 2017 Recurring daily Three days of family fun! Live music, vendors, food, tractor pulls and horse pulls! A smorgasboard breakfast kicks off the festival at 7 a.m. on Saturday at the United Methodist Church on Main Street. At 11 a.m., you can’t miss the Old Fashion Days Parade, the largest parade in Hendricks County. Be sure to bring a sack for the kiddos as candy will be aplenty and plan to come early as parking will fill up fast.
#9. Natural Valley Ranch
This family-owned ranch set in a scenic wooded area allows visitors to experience 30-, 60- and 90-minute horseback rides through their sprawling 75-acre property nestled alongside White Lick Creek near Brownsburg. In addition to horseback rides, visitors can see and interact with farm animals, go hiking, fishing or even stay in a 3,100-square-foot country cottage with a wrap-around porch that can sleep 12-16 people.
#10. Beasley’s Orchard
Voted a top Indiana destination, this family-owned business boasts a Civil War-era barn featuring a local market with both homemade and home-grown produce and products including apples, fresh vegetables, jellies and more. Other features include a pumpkin patch, corn maze and annual Heartland Apple Festival in the fall. Visitors can even enjoy a cup of Beasley’s apple cider, voted by the Indiana Horticultural Society ‘The Best Apple Cider in Indiana’ .
Do you have a favorite festival? If so, share it below! 🙂
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