It's officially the start of festival season and many Hoosiers are counting down until some of the biggest ones (like the Indiana State Fair). If you don't have plans for this weekend, you should go check out this incredible kite festival in Indiana on Saturday. It's a day full of fun and adventure for kids and adults alike.
There are also tons of activities just for kids. Kids will be able to make and test out their very own unique kite design or can purchase an already made kite to fly. There will also be an inflatable play zone for added fun.
There will also be arts and crafts vendors with homemade and unique merchandise for sale. Shop while enjoying delightful, colorful kites flying high above you.
You won't want to miss this incredible event that is bound to be fun for the entire family. The event begins at 10am at 856 N 600 E, Fair Oaks, IN 47943.
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Will you be checking out this awesome kite festival in Indiana this Saturday? For more great festivals, check out this list of small town festivals you may have never heard of.
Fun fact: did you know that there's a delightfully fun and totally quirky persimmon festival in Indiana that's unlike any others in the nation? Yep - hidden in the small town of Mitchell each and every autumn is a festival that's been going strong for more than seven decades with no signs of slowing down any time soon. It's the Mitchell Persimmon Festival, and it's as much fun for the entire family as it is unique. You'll never find anything else like it - when it comes to festivals in Indiana, this one takes the cake (the persimmon cake, that is) for one of the best. Personally, I'm obsessed with all the different ways you can enjoy persimmons. Come out and see for yourself!
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It all started in 1947, when a local man by the name of George Bishop came up with a plan to unite the community once a year as a sort of homecoming event.
Needless to say, his attempt was wildly successful, and to this day, this festival occurs on Main Street every single September. Why September? Well, that's the time when all the native persimmons are falling from the trees... it's time for the harvest. Yum.
It all starts at Spring Mill State Park on a Saturday with a wonderous candlelight tour of the park like none you've ever experienced. You'll see it in a whole new way - literally AND figuratively!
There's plenty to do during the week of the festival, from live music to food and drink vendors to carnival rides and even delicious food trucks offering all the best fair foods. The Zipper is a long-time favorite among the ride-goers... think you're brave enough? You bet your sweet persimmons it's a blast.
Other activities going on throughout the week include things like a motorcycle show, pageants, a 5K, a pancake breakfast, an arts and quilts exhibit, and SO. MUCH. MORE.
Seriously, I can't even list everything in this short article. The list is too lengthy; I think you get the idea. This is one Hoosier State delight you do NOT want to miss. Not this year, not next year, not any year!
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On the final Saturday of the festival, the tradition of the Grand Parade goes on with plenty of locals and visitors showing off their best floats, flags, and more as an amazing way to wrap up the whole shebang.
There's a real sense of comradery and community here year-round, but it's highlighted most spectacularly in Mitchell, Indiana, each and every autumn at this delightful family-friendly event.
Best of all, it's not JUST a local thing; everyone is welcome and definitely encouraged to come out. It doesn't matter if you're a Hoosier or just visiting - everyone is welcome here.
Adults will love the food and drinks, and the kids will love the rides (okay... many of the adults will love those, too. It's me. I'm adult). Have a knack for baking and/or cooking? Try your hand at the various persimmon-based food competitions going on.
This year's festivities all begin on Saturday, September 23rd, and go daily every single day until the big finale on Saturday, September 30th.
For more information, including the full events schedule and how to volunteer, be sure to visit the official Mitchell Persimmon Festival website. Have you ever attended this delightful fall festival in Indiana? Which festivals would you recommend to a visitor? Let me know! And if you need a place to stay while visiting, check out the unique offerings from our friends at VRBO.
Autumn in Indiana is such a magical time, don't you think? Personally, it's my favorite season, and I know I'm not alone. There's just something so special about fall in Indiana that makes us all long for it after a lengthy, very hot summer, and what better way to welcome it than by participating in one (or many) of the best fall festivals in Indiana? I think yes.
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If you find yourself wondering "Is there a fall festival near me?", or you're simply wondering if there are any fall events near Indianapolis, I have good news. Here are several Indiana fall festivals you're sure to love.
Autumn is an amazing time of year, and here in Indiana, we have countless festivals dedicated to the season.
ZooBoo is an awesome annual tradition put on by the world-famous Indianapolis Zoo. From September 25 to October 31, 2024, guests will enjoy events like a live DJ, magic shows, a mirror maze, and so much more. It's free for zoo members and included in admission for non-members. There will be plenty more where all this came from, so come on out and have a wonderful time with the whole family.
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2. Anderson Orchard's Apple Festival and Craft Fair, Mooresville
Join the fine folks at Anderson Orchard from September 28-29. 2024. This year's event will host more than 100 unique vendors! Enjoy hand-picked apples from the orchard, a petting zoo, face painting, and so much more. There's even a straw climbing structure and a playground for the kids! Admission is free, and the orchard is absolutely beautiful.
From September 29 to November 2, 2024, the Garden of Newfields puts on an amazing autumn array of fun, games, and more. Here you'll find a spooky ghost train, a glowing jack-o-lantern trail, food and drinks, and, of course, plenty going on at Mischief Manor. This is one delightful fall festival in Indiana you won't want to miss. You’ll have a frightfully good time at this terrific collection of activities.
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4. The Headless Horseman Festival, Conner Prairie/Fishers
This one's fun for the whole family, but probably a little more appropriate for families with older kids. Each and every autumn, Conner Prairie hosts its annual Headless Horseman Festival, where folks can step into the spooky world of the renowned horror story involving, well, a horseman with no head. Events and shenanigans abound from October 3 until October 27, 2024. There will be carnival rides, misfortune-telling, games, and more, so be ready for a great time! You’ll want to come back year after year.
5. The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival, Parke County
As the largest festival in Indiana, the wondrous Parke County Covered Bridge Festival is an amazing reminder of Indiana's past, present, and future. Celebrate all 31 covered bridges in Parke County at 10 separate festival sites, with plenty of food and shopping along the way. Autumn is never complete without the most famous covered bridge festival in the United States! You can space out your visits to each, as festivities run from October 11 to October 20, 2024.
So there you have it - five wondrous places where autumn is just a little better than it already is. Which ones are your favorites? Did your picks for the best fall festivals in Indiana make the list? Let me know in the comments! For a lovely family adventure, take this road trip to see beautiful fall foliage in Indiana:
