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.
Blackford County
Delaware County
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.
VisitGrant County
Jonesboro River Rally
The Jonesboro River Rally is the biggest free motorcycle rally in Indiana.
VisitDucktail 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!
VisitCumberland 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!
VisitFly 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!
VisitHog 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!
VisitVan 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.
VisitJames 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.
VisitHenry County
Middletown Fall Festival
A fall festival held in Middletown, Indiana featuring a car show, vendors, food, games and more.
VisitFarmers 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.
Jay County
Pennville Pumpkin Festival
The Pennville Pumpkin Festival is centered around the community. Focusing on fall-themed festivities/attractions!
VisitJay County Heritage Festival
Located in Portland, IN, this event celebrates Jay County's history!
VisitRedkey Gas Boom Days
Antiques, vendors, live bands, games, shops and more at this festival celebrating the town of Redkey.
VisitVintage 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.
VisitGathering 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 County 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.
VisitTri-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.
VisitRush County
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.
VisitWayne County
Warm Glow Fall Festival
The Warm Glow Fall Festival has pumpkins, mums & gourds, outdoor vendors, food trucks, wine tasting, in-store sales and more!
VisitCenterville 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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