Northeast

September 28 - September 28, Autumn Harvest Hoedown, Angola (Steuben) -

Angola (Steuben), Pokagon State Park South Beach Parking Lot. Music, square dancing, food. In case of bad weather, this event will be held in the CCC Shelter. 7:30-10 pm. 260-833-2012. niball@dnr.in.gov

October 05 - October 05, Ataxia Walk ’N‘ Roll, Fort Wayne (Allen) -

Fort Wayne (Allen), Foster Park. Two-mile walk and door prize to raise awareness of the neurological disease ataxia. 9-10 am., walk registration. 10 am, walk begins. 11 am, door prize drawing. 260-452-6231. www.ataxia.org/WalkFW

Northwest

September 28 - September 28, St. Peter Germanfest, Portage (Porter) -

Portage (Porter), Founders Square. Authentic German food, beer, music, contests, raffles, and market. Admission charge. 219-381-1138. stpetergermanfest.com 

Central

September 27 - September 29, Festival of the Turning Leaves, Thorntown (Boone) -

Thorntown (Boone), Main Street. Friday: Bluegrass jam, 6 pm; Movie and fireworks, 8 pm. Saturday: 5/10K, 9 am; Cornhole tourney, 1 pm; Parade, 1 pm. Sunday: Car show. Live entertainment (Saturday and Sunday), kids’ zone, vendors and food court. Free. 765-336-2488. thorntownfestival.org

October 03 - October 06, Riley Festival, Greenfield (Hancock) -

Greenfield (Hancock), downtown. Shopping, live entertainment, food, parades and more. 450 arts, crafts and food booths. Flea market. Home arts and quilt, fine arts, and photography shows, and fun zone. Free. 317-462-2141. rileyfestival.com 

Southeast

September 15 - September 15, Septemberfest, Charlestown (Clark) -

Charlestown (Clark), St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Food, raffles, pull tabs, silent auction. Games for all ages. 11 am-4 pm. 812-256-3200.

September 21 - September 22, Dillsboro Heritage Festival, Dillsboro (Dearborn) -

Dillsboro (Dearborn), various locations. Festival features a variety of events including a Pop-up Museum at the Dillsboro Civic Center (Saturday and Sunday) and the Festival Car Show at the Community Park (Sunday). 812-432-5648. http://www.dillsboro.in.

October 11 - October 12, Sleepy Hollow Cruisin’ Classic, Vevay (Switzerland) -

Vevay (Switzerland),  100 Ferry St. Cruise In at 6:30 pm Friday. Live band, pumpkin painting, ice skating, bounce houses, baked goods, handcrafted items and more. Friday, 6:30-9 pm; Saturday,       9 am-6 pm. Free. 812-427-3237.lavender@switzcotourism.com. https://switzcotourism.com/sleepy-hollow-cruisin

Southwest

September 20 - September 22, Block Bash, French Lick (Orange) -

French Lick (Orange), Town Green. Ten of the nation’s top wood carvers compete. Music, entertainment, artists, wine and beer, car show, and live carving auction. Free. 812-936-3030. bearhollowwoodcarvers.com/bash.html  

September 26 - September 29, Herbstfest, Huntingburg (Dubois) -

Huntingburg (Dubois), Huntingburg City Park. Food and game booths, rides, horseshoe, dodgeball, cornhole tournament, and parade. Free. 812-683-5699. huntingburgherbstfest.org

October 02 - October 06, Dugger Coal Festival, Dugger (Sullivan) -

Dugger (Sullivan), Town Park. Carnival, arts and crafts, flea market, parade, entertainment, car show and more. Free. 812-699-9658.