Aurora Farmers Fair – Aurora, Indiana

Created in 1908, the Aurora Farmers Fair is Indiana’s Oldest Street Festival. There are two music stages, band performances on the street, wrestling matches, a downtown carnival, plenty of food booths (many held by local churches) and more. 2026 DATE: TBDLocation: Downtown AuroraWebsite: https://aurorafarmersfair.org **** This post documents my experience … Read more

St. George Festival – Fishers, Indiana

The St. George Festival is a Middle Eastern Festival that offers live music and dancing, all sorts of delicious savory and sweet foods, a marketplace, church tours, and a children’s game area. 2024 DATE: September 20-22, 2024Location: St. George Orthodox Christian Church10748 E 116th StFishers, IN 46037Website: https://www.stgindy.org/st-george-festival/ **** This … Read more

Shelby County BBQ and Brewfest – Shelbyville, Indiana – My Experience

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This festival has been renamed to the Shelby County Brewfest. This post documents my experience on September 22, 2019. **** Saturday evening in downtown Shelbyville… …the Shelby County Tourism booth was checking ID’s… …and distributing pig noses… …for the Shelby County BBQ and Brewfest. Hungry festival goers lined … Read more

Harvest Moon Fall Festival – Bargersville, Indiana

The Harvest Moon Fall Festival is a festival divided by train tracks in downtown Bargersville where there are vendors, food, children’s activities and entertainment. 2024 DATE: September 21, 2024Location: 24 N Main StBargersville, IN 46106Website: https://bargersville.in.gov/business_detail_T5_R40.php **** This post documents my experience on September 22, 2019. In Bargersville, Indiana… …the … Read more

Rock the Clock – Greenwood, Indiana – My Experience

This post documents my experience on September 22, 2019. Just next to the City of Greenwood’s tall timepiece… …there was a celebration called Rock the Clock… …where families could spend the afternoon in the Fun Zone… …with jump houses… …motorized inflatables, obstacle courses… …a mechanical bull… …and all sorts of … Read more

Hopwood’s Big Grape Stomp – Zionsville, Indiana – My Experience

This post documents my experience on September 22, 2019. In the picturesque town of Zionsville… …a local winery decided to have a festival… …called the Big Grape Stomp. With a $3 entrance admission… …festival goers received a raffle ticket, a $3 coupon for winery purchases… …and access to a painting … Read more