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Indiana Events

Enjoy festivals, haunts, sports, and expos throughout the year in Indiana. Celebrate the Indy500 with 500 Festivals. You can even see hydroplane races on the Ohio River at the Madison Regatta and Roostertail Music Fest. Or, take a step back in time at the Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire.

During spooky season, you have many different haunts to choose from – Hanna Haunted Acres, Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions, and more.

Top Festivals in Indiana

Celebrate produce, agriculture, art, and more at festivals in Indiana. From the Pierogi Fest to the IndyFringe Theatre Festival, there are a range of activities to enjoy. Of course, you won’t want to miss the 500 Festivals that celebrate the Indy500. 

Food Festivals

• Rosedale Strawberry Festival – Celebrate strawberries with live music, car shows, wine garden, and more.
• Pierogi Fest – Enjoy live music, all kinds of food, and more at this community celebration.
• Marshall County Blueberry Festival – Celebrate blueberries with a beer garden, drone show, live music, and more.
• Valparaiso Popcorn Festival – Enjoy a kickoff concert, art and craft booths, foot venders, a beer tent, and more at this Valparaiso festival. 

Art Festivals

• Madison Regatta and Roostertail Music Fest – See hydroplane races and enjoy musical performances.
• Elkhart Jazz Festival – See jazz legends perform at this Elkhart tradition since 1988.
• IndyFringe Theatre Festival – Enjoy 11 days of performances at IndyFringe Theatre.
• Artie’s Fest – Enjoy this celebration of the community’s Artesian roots.
• Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival – See and purchase handmade fiber crafts from weavers and other artisans.

Other Fairs and Festivals

• Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire – Celebrate the Renaissance era at this faire with costumes, vendors, food, and more.
• Jasper Strassenfest – Enjoy a pageant, bier garten, a parade, and more at this celebration of downtown Jasper and German culture.
• 500 Festivals – Enjoy a marathon, kids’ day, a parade, and more.
• Three Rivers Festival – Enjoy kayaking, a parade, a carnival, and more at Indiana’s second largest summer festival
• Peru Circus City Festival – Enjoy performances from tightrope walkers, acrobats, and other events.
• Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair – See the work of 4-H students. Enjoy livestock shows and an auction.

Top Sports in Indiana

You can enjoy all kinds of sporting events in Indiana. Check out biking events at the Major Taylor Velodrome, basketball games at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, or football games at the Lucas Oil Raceway.

Of course, you won’t want to miss car racing at the Lucas Oil Raceway or the iconic Indy 500 at the Indiana Motor Speedway.

Top Haunts in Indiana

• Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions – See the Haunted Hills Hospital, SickBilly Sideshow, Fear Lab, Mayhem Midway, Hills Hollow Scarezone, and The Square.
• Hanna Haunted Acres – See multiple attractions, including The Boneyard, Freakshow, Dark Echoes, Cannibal Chaos, Stalker Farms, Bitten, and Hanna Haunted Hayride.
• Whispers Estate – Encounter paranormal activity at this haunted attraction.
• Fear Itself at Legend Park – Enjoy several different attractions at one of the top haunts in Indiana.
• Indiana Fear Farm – Take a haunted hayride or walk through the slaughter barn.
• Fright Manor Haunted House – Enjoy the Back Country Haunt or the Fear the Dark Haunt with a portion of proceeds supporting Southport Little League.
• Haunted Jail – Take a tour through this haunt that’s been operating since 1991.
• Reaper’s Realm – Walk through a haunted house or a trail through the woods.
• Undead Acres – Walk through a haunted evergreen maze, play zombie paintball, enjoy ax throwing, and more.
• Soul Takers Acres – Enjoy this a lakeside haunt inspired by indiginous legends.
• Evil on Erie – Walk through this haunted warehouse.
• Land of Illusion – Recognized as USA’s #1 Haunted Scream Park, you can see many haunted attractions including Temple of Terror, a haunted trail, and more.
• Stillwell Manor – You can enjoy three haunted attractions at the Stillwell Manor.
• House of Trepidation – You can see the  Crossroads of Carnage and Purgatory haunts
• Criminally Insane – Attend jail tours and paranormal tours.
• Hysterium Haunted Asylum – See this haunt inspired by asylums and people who lived there.
• The Thirteenth Hour – Be scared at three haunted houses at this no-touch haunted attraction.
• Nightmare on Edgewood – Enjoy indoor and outdoor haunts.
• Tour of Terror – Enjoy a tour Nike Missile Base C-47 based on urban legends.
• Fear Fair – See several attractions here, including Black Death, Rockford Riot, Ascension, and Voodoo.

Top Conventions, Expos, and Tradeshows in Indiana

• Gen Con – At the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America, see exhibitors, LARPing, cosplay, trade cards and video games.
• Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration – This expo showcases Black art, business, education and more. You can also enjoy celebrity performers and a film festival.
• Rally Innovation Conference – Professionals in many different types of industries gather at this cross-sector innovation conference.
• PopCon Indy – A family-friendly convention for fans of comic books, video games, anime, and more. Meet celebrities and creators in these industries.
• Midwest Arts XPO – Created by Heartland Performing Arts regional coalition, this expo offers networking for agents, presenters, and artists.
• Indiana Comic & Pop Culture Convention – Fans of all kinds meet celebrities, actors, and others connected to comic books, movies, and TV shows.
• Indiana Bridal & Wedding Expo – Connects local vendors, wedding planners, and engaged couples and showcases the latest in the wedding industry.
• National FFA Convention & Expo – Ag students learn about AgTech and compete for awards.
• Sweets & Snacks Expo – This expo connects snack manufacturers and suppliers.
• PRI Show – Motorsports professionals and PRI members gather to connect and learn about industry trends.
• FDIC International – At this firefighter convention, safety professionals learn about new life-saving technologies and practice life-saving techniques in simulations.

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