Cities, towns, and local organizations in every region of Indiana are hosting summer events that have something for everyone. Take a look at some of the offerings below, and visit indianafestivals.org for a comprehensive, searchable list of events around the state.
JUNE
RISING SUN SUMMER FEST
June 8 | Rising Sun
Family-friendly with live music, arts and crafts, food trucks, and a kid zone. Adult beverages are available. No admission charge.
enjoyrisingsun.com
BUFFALO COMMUNITY DAZE
June 8 | Buffalo
BBQ, buffalo burgers, ice cream, wine, and more are available. The event features town-wide yard sales, craft and flea market vendors, and a car and motorcycle show. All proceeds benefit Buffalo’s Christmas lights.
enjoywhitecounty.com
HUNTINGTON HERITAGE DAYS
June 12–16 | Huntington
The event includes a carnival, hot air balloon launches at Huntington North High School, two car shows, a kids’ zone, entertainment, a parade, and more. The JeFFFest outdoor art festival on Sunday evening features fun food, fab music, and fine art.
huntington-chamber.com
NORTH JUDSON MINT FESTIVAL
June 14–16 | North Judson
Indiana’s only mint festival celebrating mint agriculture unique to the local area. Cooking with mint, family activities, bands, car show, carnival, food/craft vendors, 5K walk, and pet parade on Saturday. Traditional parade on Sunday.
facebook.com/groups/547169598778061
MORGAN COUNTY ANTIQUE MACHINERY ASSOCIATION’S SHOW
June 21–23 | Martinsville
The event will showcase antique tractors, oil field and hit-miss engines, garden tractors, steam engines, old cars and trucks. It will also have food vendors, a large flea market, a toy show, and an auction on Sunday.
morgancountyantiquemachineryassociation.org
JULY
SHOALS CATFISH FESTIVAL
July 4–7 | Shoals
This celebration features a variety of flea market booths and a fishing contest from the Hwy. 50 Bridge. There will be a separate largest catfish fishing contest, a running and walking race, and a parade. The best catfish sandwiches around!
townofshoals.com/community/special-events
HARRISON COUNTY POPCORN FESTIVAL
July 5–6 | Corydon
The Popcorn Festival celebrates one of Harrison County’s biggest agricultural products and Indiana’s official state snack: popcorn! Enjoy food, entertainment, fireworks, and more.
thisisindiana.org/events
ANGOLA BALLOONS ALOFT
July 12–13 | Angola
Indiana’s premier hot air balloon competition has 30-plus balloons and night illuminations, a car show, food and retail vendors, musical entertainment, and more.
angolaballoonsaloft.com
THREE RIVERS FESTIVAL
July 12–20 | Fort Wayne
The 55th annual Three Rivers Festival provides families and friends with nine days of celebration in beautiful downtown Fort Wayne. Live music, food, a parade, shopping, art, carnival rides, and over 80 fun, family-friendly events!
threeriversfestival.org
DOWNTOWN BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL
July 20 | Lafayette
Downtown Blues and Jazz Festival will host local stalwarts from the Lafayette jazz and blues scene. Come out and enjoy a great night of music.
homeofpurdue.com/events
INDIANA GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL
July 27 | Noblesville
The best of Indiana’s Southern Gospel artists perform during a combined concert at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall. igmfonline.org
AUGUST
JASPER STRASSENFEST
August 1–4 | Jasper
Family-oriented, German-themed street festival with German music. Lots of great entertainment for all on three stages. Food, dancing, rides, games, beer and wine garden, run/walk, and other events including a hot air balloon launch, tractor and car show, arts and crafts booth, and a parade on Sunday.
jasperstrassenfest.org
SHIPSHEWANA ANTIQUE MARKET
August 3 | Shipshewana
Saturday antique and vintage market with 50-plus vendors selling in the Shipshewana Event Pavilion and grassy areas surrounding the beautiful grounds in Indiana’s Amish country. Enjoy food and prizes while shopping at antiques and vintage vendors.
shipshewanatradingplace.com/events/shipshewana-antique-market
169TH ANNUAL OLD SETTLERS FESTIVAL
August 8–11 | Delphi
Enjoy carnival rides, games, food and more. A family-friendly event with live music and entertainment nightly. The 169th meeting of the Old Settlers’ is on Saturday.
delphimainstreet.com/old-settlers
WAMMFEST
August 17 | Greenwood
Indiana wineries and craft breweries, live music throughout the day, food and juried art fair featuring over 60 artists.
wammfest.com
TRI-STATE ANTIQUE GAS ENGINE AND TRACTOR SHOW
August 21–24 | Portland
Over 3,000 engines and tractors at the Jay County Fairgrounds. Antique and craft dealers, and entertainment. Sawmill and threshing daily.
tristategasenginetractor.com
