Events & Festivals in East Central Indiana
East Central Indiana loves festivals. If we can come up with a reason for delicious food, art, vendors, and entertainment, we’ll turn it into an official festival and celebrate for years to come! We’ve got events for food, history, art, culture, literature, and more. Many festivals are either free to the public or fairly budget-friendly for families to enjoy. Wear comfortable shoes, bring some water, and join us for a lively, community event.
Events & Festivals in East Central Indiana
Pennville Pumpkin Festival
The Pennville Pumpkin Festival is centered around the community. Focusing on fall-themed festivities/attractions!
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Warm Glow Fall Festival
The Warm Glow Fall Festival has pumpkins, mums & gourds, outdoor vendors, food trucks, wine tasting, in-store sales and more!
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Jay County Heritage Festival
Located in Portland, IN, this event celebrates Jay County's history!
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Jonesboro River Rally
The Jonesboro River Rally is the biggest free motorcycle rally in Indiana.
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Ducktail Run & Car Show
Located in Gas City, the Ducktail Run & Car Show is a 1972 and older show car show with over 2,000 vehicles in attendance!
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Middletown Fall Festival
A fall festival held in Middletown, Indiana featuring a car show, vendors, food, games and more.
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Cumberland Covered Bridge Festival
This festival celebrates the historic 1877 Cumberland Covered Bridge located in Matthews, IN adjacent to the Mississinewa River. The event also features crafts, local food vendors, stage entertainment, pony rides and inflatables!
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Fly In/Cruise In
This annual event at the Marion Municipal Airport features antique, classic, homebuilt, ultralight, rotorcraft and warbird aircraft as well as vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, fire trucks, autocycles, military vehicles and tractors. And an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast!
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Farmers Pike Festival
Look at over 400 spaces of antiques, collectibles, art, and crafts at the Farmers Pike Festival in New Castle! They also have food, games and entertainment including gospel, bluegrass, country and more.
Redkey Gas Boom Days
Antiques, vendors, live bands, games, shops and more at this festival celebrating the town of Redkey.
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Sulphur Springs Community Days
Sulphur Springs Community Days is a two-day festival and includes a pedal tractor pull, kids games, local contests and concessions!
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Centerville Archway Days Festival
The annual Archway Days Festival in Historic Centerville features a parade, a large assortment of vendor booths, food trucks, car show, and much more.
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Hog Daze Motorcycle Rally
Celebration of motorcycles and their history in Marion/Grant County, Home of the Hog! Live original music, motorcycle rodeo, large swap meet, bike shows, loud pipes competition, and much more fun. Live music with great local and regional bands all weekend long. Join us at the Grant County 4H Fairgrounds for all the fun!
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Van Buren Popcorn Festival
The festival was founded by Cecil Cox, as a way to bring a small community together once a year. Now, 50 years later, the Van Buren Popcorn Festival is visited by thousands of people to celebrate the town's popcorn manufacturing history.
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Vintage Bike Show
The annual Portland Vintage Bike show is the largest meet of its kind in the nation! The show offers a swap meet, auction, displays of countless vintage motor bikes and scooters including vintage Cushman motorbikes, fun rides, and a fantastic food selection.
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Gathering of Great Lakes Nations
Every year for the past decade, the National Center for Great Lakes Native American Culture has made their way to the only Jay in the U.S.A. to remember and honor Great Lakes Native American culture. Citizens are welcomed to join in celebrating and honoring Great Lakes Native American culture during the two-day event at the Tri-State Grounds in Portland, Indiana. These gatherings are intended to educate attendees about the importance of preserving Great Lakes Native art, history and culture.
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Meltdown Festival
The Meltdown Winter Ice Festival is an exciting weekend event in Richmond, Indiana focused on a thrilling tour of custom ice sculptures, impressive ice fights, lively winter activities for all ages, and so much more!
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Wendell Willkie Days
The Willkie Days Festival is an annual three-day event that takes place on the third weekend of September in Rush County named for the 1940 Republican nominee for President, Wendell Wilkie. Events and activities include the Five in 50 Ride, a bicycle ride that takes participants through five historic covered bridges, a parade, concert and vendors showcasing local food and crafts.
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Tri-State Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show
The World's Largest Gas Engine and Tractor Show in Portland promotes the collection, restoration and preservation and exhibition of gas engines, gas and steam tractors, power driven farm machinery and provides lots of fun for young and old.
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James Dean Festival
Always held the last full weekend in September, the festival includes a street fair, vendor booths, rides, entertainment and car show honoring Hollywood legend and Fairmount, Indiana native James Dean.
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Mississinewa 1812
It's a step back in time to 1812! Mississinewa 1812 is the largest War of 1812 living history event in the United States commemorating the Battle of Mississinewa fought in Grant County December 17-18, 1812.
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Old Washington Street Festival
Celebrating the rich history and old homes that adorn the Emily Kimbrough Historic District in Muncie, the Old Washington Street Festival provides arts & crafts, food, demonstrations, kids’ area, car show, historic home tours, and the Emily Kimbrough’s Home Museum.
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