Top 20 Fall Festivals In Indiana

The best part about Indiana in fall?

All the festivals! There were so many great choices, I couldn’t narrow it down lower than the top 20. Food, music, games, crafts – it’s all here, all season long. Whether you’re a native Hoosier or just passing through, here are the top Indiana fall festivals to put on your calendar this season. Click on each festival to see more details!

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Starting In August

Who says you have to wait until late September to celebrate fall? These festivals are kicking off the season early at the end of August!

Little Italy Festival

Dates: August 30 through September 2
Location: Clinton

Fourth Street Festival

Dates: August 31 through September 1
Location: Bloomington

Marshall County Blueberry Festival

Dates: August 31 through September 3
Location: Plymouth

September Festivals

Close out the summer with some popcorn and blues. And by mid-September you’ll be ready to start fall with Kunstfest!

Valparaiso Popcorn Festival

Date: September 7
Location: Valparaiso

Blues At The Crossroads

Dates: September 13-14
Location: Terre Haute

Sullivan County Corn Festival

Dates: September 18-21
Location: Sullivan

Kunstfest

Dates: September 21-22 
Location: New Harmony

Johnny Appleseed Fest

Dates: September 21-22
Location: Fort Wayne

Persimmon Festival

Dates: September 21-28
Location: Mitchell

Madison Chautauqua Festival

Dates: September 28-29
Location: Madison

Cory Apple Festival

Dates: September 28-30
Location: Cory

Mac & Cheese Fest

Date: September 29
Location: Michigan City

October Happenings

Ready to get spooky? Because it’s officially pumpkin time!

Orange County Pumpkin Festival

Dates: October 3-7
Location: French Lick

Feast Of The Hunter’s Moon

Dates: October 5-6
Location: Lafayette-West Lafayette

Kendallville Apple Festival

Dates: October 5-6
Location: Kendallville

Harvest Homecoming Festival

Dates: October 5-13
Location: New Albany

West Side Nut Club Fall Festival

Dates: October 6-12
Location: Evansville

Ethnic Expo

Dates: October 11-12
Location: Columbus

Covered Bridge Festival

Dates: October 11-20
Location: Parke County

Irvington Halloween Festival

Dates: October 19-26
Location: Indianapolis

Download a map of these popular Indiana fall festivals!