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Lebanon, IN 46052
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Antique apple cider press in operation all day, plus live music by Coon Holler Kids, Touch of Grass, & Groove Billed Annie, food vendors, and kids’ activities.
Cornhole Tournament is $10.00 per person, bring your team, with a Grand prize of $250.00.
Visit over 20 Vendors selling everything from hand crafted ceramics, knives, and breads to sunglasses and new windows.
Local groups will have good will offerings. The Nature Park is the perfect host for this welcome to fall activity.
Free parking.
GhostWalk is a 45-minute guided walking tour of the historic village of Zionsville, IN where guests stop at up to 8 different vignettes to experience reenacted ghost stories from Zionsville’s past. GhostWalk tours run every 15 minutes from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. both nights. Tours leave from the front lawn of SullivanMunce Cultural Center, located at 225 West Hawthorne Street in Zionsville.
Indiana Fear Farm is located in Jamestown, just a short drive from Indianapolis. Experience heart-pounding thrills and spine-chilling scares of their Hollywood-style Haunted Hayride and the infamous Slaughter Barn. Join them every weekend in October for unforgettable live entertainment that will leave you screaming for more!
This October, embrace the crisp autumn air and vibrant fall foliage with a unique adventure across Boone County, Indiana! Join us for the Walking Man Seek and Find, a special event celebrating art, unity, and community spirit. Our goal is simple: can you find all six of the Walking Man sculptures scattered throughout the county? Each sculpture, a striking 10-foot-tall steel figure designed by artist Levi Rinker, serves as a symbol of progress and unity, making this a perfect time to explore Boone County’s picturesque trails and parks.
The Walking Man sculptures are strategically placed near local walking paths to encourage you to enjoy the beauty of the season while connecting with our community’s artistic heritage.
For more details and locations click here.
Dull’s Pumpkin Harvest 2024 is a vibrant celebration of fall, drawing families from near and far to enjoy the bountiful crop. Visitors will marvel at the impressive variety of pumpkins, from classic orange gourds to unique heirloom shapes and colors. The event also features hayrides, a corn maze, delicious seasonal treats, and festive activities, making it a memorable experience for everyone.
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and a beloved Zionsville family has worked tirelessly for several years to raise awareness and prompt much needed dialogue and action around this mental health topic. In November of 2021, Zionsville residents Randy and Angie Eugenio lost their 19-year-old son Tate, who died by suicide. In his memory they organized a concert, Music2Heal, to raise money for local nonprofits and bring messages of care, joy and perseverance to the community. Music2Heal will return to Zionsville’s STAR Bank Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 28, 2024 for a second year. The show will be headlined by local favorite, Six Foot Blonde, and will highlight multiple acts featuring accomplished musicians, many who have played alongside Tate on this very stage. Last year’s event featured over 40 artists and hosted nearly 1,000 patrons. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Tate Eugenio Memorial Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Boone County. The money raised will also directly benefit mental health organizations such as the National Alliance on Mental Health, Zionsville Alliance for Mental Wellness (Zamwell) and The American Society for Suicide Prevention.
The Boone County Bites Food Expo presented by Ideal Food Group features the top culinary talent and restaurants from your local community. From savory delights to sweet indulgences, this local lineup of food vendors will satisfy taste buds with signature dishes and creations.
A train carrying President-elect Abraham Lincoln stopped in Lebanon February 11, 1861, where he spoke briefly to the assembled crowd. What if Lincoln exited the train and took a horse and buggy ride to a Lebanon celebration of the times?
Moontown is throwing its 7th Annual Oktoberfest – a raucous celebration of the birthplace of dank beer, complete with live music, friendly competitions, the tapping of our Oktoberfest lager, and delicious German-inspired fare.
The Festival of the Turning Leaves in Thorntown, Indiana, is a cherished annual event that celebrates the beauty of autumn with a vibrant array of activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy a day filled with live music, artisan vendors, delicious food, and a lively parade through the heart of the town. The festival captures the essence of small-town charm and the magic of the fall season, making it a must-attend event for the community.
All summer long, Hickory Hall Polo Club hosts Friday night polo matches for local charities. Costing just $40 per carload of spectators, come enjoy a family friendly, action packed evening! Picnics and tailgating are encouraged and there is an airplane flyover at halftime.
A fun, historical, and educational event for the whole family! Come and visit some of the best merchants in 18th century reenacting. Demonstrators and craftsmen from across the midwest will be displaying their wares for sale. Military and militia units will be camping in the park to teach the public about the life a soldier with battle reenactments scheduled over the weekend. They also have jugglers, street performers, magic, and musical entertainment to enjoy as you eat food and dive into the past.
Visit the Back to the Fifties Festival in Lebanon for great entertainment, vendors, classic cars and antique bicycles! This family fun event has a little something for everyone at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Dogs and brews – what could be better?! Grab your doggo(s) and enjoy a night out socializing with other people and pups, cooling down with an adult beverage, enjoying food from a local food truck, and mingling with local businesses and pet-related vendors. September 12th’s Hops and Hounds will take place at Panther Park.
Every Wednesday evening during the month of August, head down to Lincoln Park in Zionsville for the rest of the Zionsville Cultural District’s Summer Concert Series! From 7-8:30pm, enjoy the sounds of different musical artists every week at this fantastic community event.
This annual Native American cultural event is centered on education and community involvement. Gates open an 10am both days. The price of admission is a donation.
More information available on the Facebook page for the American Indian Council Inc.
The event will have speakers who will be speaking on Native cultural history as well as current modern Native lifestyle. There will also be Native singing,
dancing, and crafts. Attendees will have the opportunity to try Native foods, participate in raffles to win Native crafts, visit Native vendors who sell both Native and non-Native made crafts and craft supplies, as well as participate in the singing and dancing.
Gather your friends and get ready for the 10th annual Whitestown Brew Fest! This event is open to anyone 21 years old and older and will feature live music along with a multitude of Indiana breweries, wineries, and distilleries from all over the state. Saturday, August 10 from 12-4:30 p.m. at the Whitestown Municipal Complex.
Come join the Boone County Cancer Society for the 17th annual Boone County Battle of the BBQ! With live music and teams competing head to head in a BBQ cookoff, this is a delicious event you don’t want to miss. All proceeds benefit the Boone County Cancer Society.
Jamestown’s Community Fish Fry will take place August 3rd with lots of great, family-friendly entertainment like Silly Safaris Animal Show, live music, balloon artist, bounce house, and more!
Get ready for the musical talents of opening band The Janeways and headliner band The Dundies as they turn it up to 11 on August 3rd right on Main Street! Zionsville’s biggest party features a professional concert at the north end of Main Street, beverages from local breweries, wineries, and distilleries, food trucks, and a kid’s area.
Artists will gather in the Village of Zionsville for a Plein Air Paint Out (Painting Outside) on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The event is open to artists of all ages and skill levels. Using their own supplies, participants are to create original artwork in any medium in Zionsville. Artists must register and/or check-in between 7 am and 10 am at the SullivanMunce Cultural Center the day of the event. The Zionsville Paint Out will be held rain or shine.
Every Wednesday evening during the months of June and July, head down to Lions Park in Zionsville for the Zionsville Cultural District’s Summer Concert Series! From 7-8:30pm, enjoy the sounds of different musical artists every week at this fantastic community event.
Join Whitestown all summer long for their free Friday night concerts! Gates open at 6 p.m. with live music beginning at 7 p.m., plus a pop-up park area for children to enjoy! Local food and beverage vendors will be on-site and available for purchase.
The Boone County 4-H Fair is back! With livestock and family friendly events going on from July 20-26, this is an event you and your family won’t want to miss. Past activities include livestock shows, monster truck rides, demolition derby, hot air balloon rides, and so much more!
This annual tradition put on by the Town of Zionsville and the Zionsville Lions Club is an incredible celebration of the 4th of July! Plenty of family friendly activities, festival food, live music, and of course their incredible fireworks display!
Kicking off at 1pm on the 4th of July, this parade will take place at Meridian and East Streets.
Join Whitestown for their annual Independence Day celebration on Wednesday, July 3 at Eagle Church. Bring your family and friends to enjoy delicious carnival-style food, ice cream, live music from The Indigos, inflatables (ticketed), and fantastic fireworks!
Tour seven private gardens throughout Zionsville. Bid on potted planters designed by area gardeners, designers, and businesses in a silent auction. Take in the art exhibit, Flora & Fauna in our galleries at the SullivanMunce Cultural Center. Flora & Fauna is an Indiana artist juried exhibition featuring artworks depicting flora, fauna, or both! All art is available for purchase. Learn about Zionsville History in our museum featuring displays related to the history of Zionsville and Boone County. Kick-Off Party is June 21, 6-8pm. Tour is June 22, 10am-4pm.
Be part of the story as a magical bird, mystical woodland nymphs, a whimsical dragonfly, a field of lively flowers, and 6 beautiful princesses bring tales of magic, romance, and beauty to life on stage this May in the ballet ENCHANTED TALES! Featuring The Firebird with Les Slyphides and an Anna Pavlova Tribute!
Join the Village Dance Studio for a magical adventure as their dancers transport you into the Wonderland. In this one-hour dance performance, audience members will follow Alice through the Rabbit hole as she meets all her favorite friends and finds herself in a new world. An engaging and exciting performance for all ages, this shortened retelling of the well-known book, movie, and ballet is sure to delight. Tickets are general admission. Make sure to stop in the lobby before or after the show to pick up some flowers, snap a picture in the photo booth, and more. A cookie reception in the commons will follow the Sunday performance in celebration of Mother’s Day.
Dogs and brews – what could be better?! Grab your doggo(s) and enjoy a night out socializing with other people and pups, cooling down with an adult beverage, enjoying food from a local food truck, and mingling with local businesses and pet-related vendors. May 9th’s Hops and Hounds will take place at Gateway Park.
The 39th Annual Brick Street Market is back in Zionsville on May 4th from 10am to 4pm. Visitors can stroll through arts, crafts and food booths set up on Zionsville’s historic brick Main Street, while browsing unique Village shops and restaurants.
The City of Lebanon, in partnership with Indiana On Tap and the Heart of Lebanon, is excited to present the 8th Annual ‘Savor Lebanon’ Craft Beer, Wine, & Spirits Fest to be held on Saturday, May 4th from 1pm – 5pm at the OUTDOOR, beautiful downtown square in front of the Courthouse in Lebanon, Indiana. This 8th annual event will feature UNLIMITED SAMPLES from an estimated 20+ craft breweries, wineries & distilleries from all over the state. The event will also feature several area food trucks with a wide variety of food options available for purchase in addition to 3 bands / musicians all performing at the same time, giving the event a true mini music fest feel.
AKC Fast CAT® – which stands for Coursing Ability Test – is a timed 100-yard dash where dogs run one at a time, chasing a lure. The course is completely enclosed by fencing and a mechanical lure encourages a dog to run. Automatic timers measure the dog’s speed which is used for awarding ribbons and titles. To participate in AKC Fast CAT, dogs must be at least 12 months of age, registered with AKC, pre-enter and pay entry fees through our online entry form. GLKC club members host and run this event and are present at all times during the event. Each dog can run up to twice per day for two days, for a total of 4 runs per dog.
Prepare for the Viking invasion! Viking Fest is back in Whitestown with Viking-themed reenactors in full garb swinging their weapons, multiple Viking villages, stage entertainment, artisans selling crafted items, food, mead, inflatables, and more!
Friday night will have a swap meet for collectors to buy and sell model horses. Saturday will be a model horse show, in which collectors enter their models in competition based on condition and rarity.
Lace-up your running (or walking) shoes for the third-annual Battle of the Badges 5K on Saturday, April 20. This year, the race will begin and end at 345 S Bowers St. (in the parking lot). Participants will be racing through Legacy Core and the Big 4 Linear Trail.
THIS IS NOT YOUR NORMAL EGG HUNT. Think escape room meets scavenger hunt. Come try out this challenging egg hunt during our Adult Egg Hunt! This is a team-based event. Team sizes can range from a minimum of 4 people to a maximum of 6. The event will be limited to 50 teams per hunt (4) so be sure to get your team ready!
This Dog Show is put on by a central Indiana based dog club, with entries in both conformation ( dogs judged against a breed standard ) for Golden Retrievers only and obedience which judges dog training and handling. They also offer two different health clinics for dogs, one checking for eye issues & the other checking for heart issues. The Veterinarians involved with these clinics are well respected specialists from Purdue University.
Families and friends will gather at Zionsville’s Mulberry Fields Park in the afternoon of April 8th to share the excitement and experience of the total eclipse! Enjoy STEAM activities that educate and excite on different topics of the solar eclipse and travel our accessible eclipse walk and discover the science behind the eclipse. Don’t want to park at Mulberry Fields Park? Take the Big-4 Rail Trail and jump on the ET Family FUN Bike Ride to the park. Snag a selfie with the Star Wars Indiana 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, and Mando Mercs. Enjoy crafts, music, food trucks, and more!
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event – not to be “overshadowed” by any other! North End Eclipse Party on April 8 with the Witham Family YMCA and the Boone County Senior Services. North End Eclipse Party-Totality Rocks! Hosted by BCSSI & Witham Family YMCA. Featuring live music, games, bounce houses, crafts, food and drinks, and more!
Thousands will be coming to central Indiana for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse – a once-in-a-lifetime experience! We’re inviting them to “Get Mooned in Boone” as Boone County will spend 4 minutes in the Path of Totality when the moon completely covers the sun! Follow us for the latest news on Total Eclipse events happening all over Boone County!
Solar Jam will feature a live music concert, local sponsors, and food trucks! It will be held at Main Street Park on Monday, April 8, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Plan to come early, bring your chairs, and prepared to be in awe for close to 4 minutes of a Total Eclipse!
The Jamestown Community Partnership and other Jamestown organizations are coming together to celebrate a rare event, a full solar eclipse and Jamestown is in the path of totality. There will be activities such as glow-in-the-dark kickball, face painting, to glowing, flying objects launched into the sky. Eclipse glasses will be provided to all attendees to view this once in a lifetime event that has not happened in central Indiana for over 800 years!
If you dress in pink or 80’s style the day of the eclipse you will get a discount on all the items you purchase. Plus the best dressed 80’s costume will win a $100 prize! We will have lots of sales and great snacks to celebrate the eclipse at the Lebanon Merle Norman Boutique & Spa!
Making science come alive through the use of big, fun & exciting demonstrations. Professor Steve will combine light and space to give you some science knowledge to remember during this epic event! Show times are 10am and 12 at this free event.
The Heart of Lebanon will be hosting a free 80’s concert in downtown Lebanon during the Total Eclipse in the Heart- Lebanon, Indiana event! From 10am to 5pm, explore the vendor fair and test your skills from 12-2pm at the Rubik’s Cube Scramble. The concert will go from 1-4pm and feature an 80’s look-alike contest along with food and drinks. Make sure you and your crew have the best spot in town to watch the Total Eclipse in the Heart by reserving a 12′ x 16′ space, relax, and have some fun as you await the main event.
Lions Park is one of the most open, spacious viewing areas in Zionsville. A perfect place to get mooned on April 8th! You can reserve a space in our parking lot for the entire day and enjoy a fun family adventure. There are only 290 spaces available, so get your reservation in now!
Enjoy the clear view at WiseWood Farm! This reservation is perfect for groups and families, getting you a 20ft x 20ft space, 5 pairs of eclipse glasses, 5 meals, and access to activities for kids and adults. Contact them for info about overnight RV/tent camping!
Advance is ready to come together for an Eclipse celebration like no other! Hosting a thrilling Murder Mystery lunch, “Death of the Sun”, you’re sure to experience plenty of excitement and intrigue as you enjoy a four course meal served by Jawbone BBQ. Featuring a beer garden, firehouse grill, bluegrass music, and raffle, there is something here for everyone! Prizes will be given for the best Mayberry look-alike costumes and campsites will be available for reservation All proceeds from the event will benefit the Advance Park Department with the aim of purchasing new playground equipment for the town.
Heart of Lebanon is partnering with the Witham YMCA to feature a Sweating to the 80s class during their weekend of festivities leading up to the eclipse. This family friendly FUN workout class takes place in the Memorial Hall gymnasium and spots are limited. Each ticket will come with a commemorative Eclipse sweatband. So, dust off those short shorts and neon leotards and let’s get moving!
Visit Lebanon, Indiana during Eclipse 2024 weekend, and take part in a fun 5k/10k run/walk! Since Lebanon, as well as other communities within Boone County are in the path of totality, there will be fun events taking place throughout the weekend leading up to the eclipse on Monday, April 8th.
The night before the Solar Eclipse, the Boone 4H Fairgrounds will come alive with a spectacular laser light show set to the powerful music of Pink Droyd, the Midwest’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band! Bask in waves of light, illuminating the powerful and melodic space rock music that can only be from Pink Floyd. Learn more about Pink Droyd
Spend your eclipse weekend getting mooned at Heavenly Acres Farm! Featuring farm tours, concessions, and face painting, enjoy this great viewing area for the total eclipse!
If you’re looking for something a little different ahead of the eclipse, check out Gardenfest in early April. Each year the Purdue Master Gardeners – Boone County hold this event at the Boone County Fairgrounds. This is the perfect opportunity to get excited about your gardening projects for the coming year! This is a free event and features vendor booths, door prizes, a garden café, soil pH testing, kids’ activities and Q&A opportunities. Three garden experts speak on topics of interest.
Observe the total eclipse in an unparalleled setting at Dull’s Tree Farm. With 20+ family friendly activities to keep you entertained including big slides, zip lines, ropes range, sports shed, hillbilly treadmills, roller bowler, tether ball, tire mountain, playground, cornhole, giant bubbles, combine playground, gravity wagon basketball, gravel pit, doodle truck, trike-tor speedway, barrel train, face painting, air cannons, and more! On-site parking, food trucks, and plenty of space to spread out and watch as day turns into night during this once in a lifetime celestial experience!
Located at the Boone County Fairgrounds, the Heartland Fly Fishing festival has something for all ages! The Heartland Fly Fishing festival will have 50-plus exhibitors, clinics, demonstrations, indoor casting pond, kids casting and tying area, watercraft, and more! This event also goes to support Project Healing Waters, a group dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled and active military personnel.
The Main Street comes alive for Christmas in the Village as charming Zionsville shops and restaurants are open through the holidays with one of a kind, unique shopping gifts and a fun and memorable dining experience. Beginning with the annual Christmas Parade to welcome Santa in his weekend home, special holiday events are planned for every weekend.
Bring your family and friends to Whitestown’s Main Street Park on December 9 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m for their new Merry on Main holiday celebration where you’ll find local artisans’ handcrafted items, a variety of seasonal treats, food vendors, real reindeer from the North Pole, and live entertainment performances.
Imagine old-fashioned winter celebrations, the magic of holiday events and the spirit of everyone’s favorite season. Beginning December 1st, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy during Zionsville’s month-long Winterfest – a makers market, visits from Santa and his reindeer, holiday craft programming, luminary walks and more!
A Thanksgiving Day tradition, the 7th annual Gravy Chase – offering a 2.2 and 4.0 walk/run option – will again race through the historic town of Zionsville and will race in Lebanon, beginning and ending in Memorial Park. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boone County.
Looking for an early, fun Holiday Shopping experience? The Boone 4H Fairgrounds turns into a Christmas marketplace for two days with dozens of booths featuring unique gifts, home décor, vintage goods, handmade items and yummy treats from your favorite Midwest businesses!
Fall season fun comes to Dulls Tree Farm during their month-long Fall Pumpkin Harvest! The whole family will enjoy big slides, hayride to the pumpkin patch and corn maze, barrel train rides, small zip line, slingshots, farm animals, barnyard bouncers, and more!!
Enjoy an evening on the Square in downtown Lebanon with family & friends at Mischief on Meridian! Work your way around the square filling your bag full of candy while you gaze upon all the great costumes and street performers. Don’t forget to enter the costume contest!
The Headless Horseman rides again every weekend in October at INDIANA FEAR FARM with Spectacular thrills in our Hollywood Style Haunted Hayride Stunt Show and blood curdling chills around every corner as you Scream your way through the Slaughter Barn! Open throughout October.
Fright Forest happens over two weekends, October 13/14 and 20/21 at the Boone 4H Fairgrounds. This year’s “Gravest Show on Earth” features a haunted trail, ghosts and goulish characters and Toxic Waste candy! Fright Forest is sponsored by a non-profit organization whose mission is to keep Boone County Spooky! A portion of the proceeds from Fright Forest will benefit a lucky Boone County 4H kid in the form of a scholarship.
The annual Jamestown Apple Cider Festival visits the past with antique apple cider presses in operation. Bring the family for a day of live bluegrass music, delicious food and other vendors, cornhole tournament, and plenty of kids’ activities. Free admission & parking.
Sponsored by the Sullivan-Munce Cultural Center, the annual Ghost Walk is a 45-minute guided walking tour of the historic village of Zionsville. Guests stroll from haunted site to site at up to 8 different vignettes to hear spooky (and some true) stories from Zionsville’s scary past recreated by local actors. Reserve your tickets now for a true Halloween season treat!
Get ready for a spookily delicious selection of Halloween-inspired libations this October at Boone County’s bars & restaurants during the 1st Annual Booz & Brewz Tour! More info, including a list of drinks, brewz and locations coming soon!
Lincoln’s Lebanon and Civil War Reenactment is a two day festival featuring a wide range of activities, dedicated to the spirit of the mid 1800s. Events include a visit from one of America’s most beloved presidents, Abe Lincoln, live Civil War battles each day, troop encampments, pioneer demonstrations, vendors and live music of the era!
Fridays from June 9th to October 6th – come watch the “Sport of Kings” at this unique family centered social and sporting venue that helps raise money and awareness to the charities it serves. Proceeds from each night’s Polo Matches go to a different area charity.
Affordably prices by the carload – bring the family or a group of friends to enjoy the matches and be sure to wear boots so you can “stomp the turf” at breaks – and look out for a parachute drop, too!
Thorntown’s Festival of the Turning Leaves celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a full weekend of family fun, including entertainers, craft and food vendors, a parade, live music concert by the Womblies Rock Orchestra, a unique children’s area, museum tours, and much more! Admission is Free!
Love dogs? Then you’ll love the Greater Lafayette Kennel Club AKC all breed confirmation dog show with dogs from all over the Midwest competing. Also featuring both agility trials and a “Fast Cat” racing course. Free admission and guaranteed fun for the whole pet loving family.
Children and adults alike will be able to enjoy live entertainment, traditional artisans and craftspeople, food, music, military reenactments and even a historical church service on Sunday; with all participants dressed in authentic 18th century garb. Tickets available online.
Load up the family and head to the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds on September 16th for the always popular Back to the Fifties Festival. You’ll see poodle skirts and leather jackets as you enjoy great entertainment (with an appearance by “Elvis”), fair food vendors, a big collection of classic cars and bicycles and all that goes with this always fun-filled, family friendly event. Free admission, too!
Three family fun-filled horse-lover days at the Boone 4H Fairgrounds featuring a variety of horse show events; including western riders, hunter/jumpers, dressage, speed races, even a fun stick horse race with costumes. Sponsored by Indiana Equine Foundation.
“That 70s Party” is happening at the annual Zionsville Lions Fall Festival – from a bounce house and interactive shows for kids to arts & crafts and a car show for adults plus fair food. Friday night begins rides & games at Poor Jack’s Carnival! Don’t miss the Fall Festival Parade down Main Street Zionsville on Saturday, Sept 9th at 10am!
Zionsville Cultural District presents live music from country to rock, jazz to bluegrass – every Wednesday in August at Zionsville’s historic Lincoln Park Gazebo. Bring your lawn chairs and refreshments for these great nights of outdoor music…and enjoy!
It’s Back in Boone County – the 3-day Hoosier Hardwood Festival celebrating the Indiana Hardwood Industry features the latest logging and sawmill equipment plus lumberjack shows with log-rolling and 2-man X-cut sawing plus woodworkers, 20+ wood-carving artisans, inter-active fun for kids, a beer garden, festival food and live entertainment!
Downtown Lebanon will once again be filled with the sights, sounds, and a celebration of Bavaria, during Augtoberfest 2023!
Enjoy the city’s beautiful downtown square with adult friends and family with music from Der PolKatz. Enjoy German themed-food from various vendors and of course, lots of steins of frosty brews! Advance sale tickets available online!
Come dance and party on Main Street Zionsville! The Mike & Joe Band and The Janeways will rock you while you enjoy beverages from local breweries, wineries and distilleries, as well as a kid’s area. Great food available at a Main Street restaurant or from the food trucks on site. Advance tickets now available!
The Zionsville Police Department is excited to host National Night Out on behalf of law enforcement agencies across Boone County and the State of Indiana. Come for Food Trucks, Bounce Houses, a Dunk Tank, Demonstrations & Games and lots of FUN on August 1st at 6:00 pm in the grass lot in front of Town Hall!
All summer long Whitestown hosts their FREE Summer Concert Series on Friday evenings thru July 28th. Come enjoy live music from some of the area’s most popular bands. Food & drink available on site, plus a pop-up park area for children to enjoy! Gates open at 6 p.m. with live music beginning at 7 p.m.
The Boone County 4-H Fair delivers 7 fun-filled days of family activities from July 15-21 with contests, special events, public activities, animals, displays and fabulous food.
Along with livestock shows, the Fair includes family fun like Monster Trucks, mud bog races, a demolition derby, Young MacDonald’s farm, live music, monster truck rides, the antique tractor parade – even hot air balloon rides! Fair food and drinks available, too.
The Zionsville Lions Club hosts their annual July 4th Celebration with more activities than ever! Come early as events start at 5pm with DJ Music, a Kids Corner, Festival food and the spectacular fireworks at dusk. Parking available. Free admission.
Whitestown’s Independence Day celebration happens on Monday, July 3 on the spacious Eagle Church grounds! The whole family (and friends) are invited to come and enjoy delicious carnival style food, ice cream, live music, kid zone (ticketed), and fantastic fireworks at dusk!
An All American Classic! Lebanon’s annual Boone County 4th of July festivities are a week-long family tradition. The Carnival is back at Memorial Park from June 28 – July 4th! Come for the parade, live music, great food and more – with a giant fireworks display on July 4th! Click below for the full list of events and activities!
The SullivanMunce Cultural Center presents Gardens of Zionsville. Tour seven private gardens and bid on potted planters donated by local nurserys and gardeners. Take in the exhibit, Flora & Fauna, a juried art exhibition featuring paintings which depict flora, fauna, or both!
Get ideas for your garden while experiencing a walking tour of beautiful residential landscapes and working gardens throughout Lebanon and Boone County. The annual Garden Tour greatly helps support the Shalom House mission of feeding people and encouraging the spirit.
Boone County SummerFest 2023 takes place on June 2nd & 3rd – in beautiful downtown Lebanon, IN. Two days of live music by multiple bands, adult beverages, food court, and kid friendly activities take over the historic Courthouse Square. Make plans now to attend and as always, Free Admission!
The Hoosier Great Dane Club presents their 61st Annual Spring Specialty at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds. Come enjoy a show featuring these magnificent dogs and their proud owners.
The 38th Annual Brick Street Market happens Saturday, May 6th, from 10 am to 4 pm (rain or shine).
Visitors stroll Zionsville’s historic brick Main Street and discover booths filled with arts, crafts, vintage, antique – with many bringing handcrafted and handmade items exclusively for this event. Stop in one of the many unique shops and restaurants, too. Free admission and very family friendly.
It’s Back this Saturday, May 6th from 2-6pm! The City of Lebanon welcomes back Savor Lebanon – a Craft Beer, Wine and Spirits Fest on the Courthouse Square! This year promises to be the best and biggest ever, with new vendors, three stages and headliner, The Doo! Band. Food trucks and restaurants around the square sell salty, savory and other foods to pair well with beer, wine, and spirits. And revelers are always seen sporting pretzel necklaces and dancing during the festival.
Advance tickets are on sale online for $45 each. The price rises to $50 each at the gate. Designated driver tickets are $20.
Outstanding dealers converge on the Boone County 4H Fairgrounds to transform the grounds into a collector’s dream. Simply stated, they bring the best they have to offer for both the beginning and the advanced collector. You will find early items from the 1800’s up through the 1960’s to include: Salesman Samples, Breweriana & Saloon, Soda Fountain, Early Advertising and General Store Displays, Toys, Political, Barber Shop, Americana, Coin Operated Machines, Mechanical Slot Machines, and Pharmaceutical & Veterinarian Advertising, and more on Friday, May 5 & Saturday, May 6.
You no longer have to wonder how fast your dog can run. Fast CAT® – which stands for Coursing Ability Test – is a timed 100-yard dash where dogs run one at a time, chasing a lure. The Greater Lafayette Kennel Club will be hosting 2 days of trials at the Boone 4H Fairgrounds. Open to all breeds!
Get on board to Lebanon, IN! Enjoy a big time train show featuring dealers selling new and used trains. Operating train layouts from G to Z scales and representatives. Enjoy free clinics to help all level of modelers improve their skills.
Bicycle lovers and collectors from all over come to this day devoted to antique and classic bicycles. Swap meet, trophies for best bike, dozens and dozens of bicycles from all times and places.
If you love chocolate, the Hoosier Chocolate Fest is for you. Enjoy a wide range of chocolaty treats; including chocolate-dipped fresh strawberries, chocolate donuts, brownies, fudge, and so much more with other 21 and over chocolate-lovers.
The Heartland Fly Fishing Festival returns to the Boone County 4H Fairgrounds with noted speakers, great demonstrations and the latest on fly fishing equipment and destinations. The Festival is focused on fly fishing and the techniques and tools that allow anyone to pursue the sport.
The Heartland Fly Fishing Festival profits go to benefit Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing – a charitable organization dedicated to helping heal those who serve.
Free admission for all active duty and separated military with ID – please join us!
Kick off the 2022 Winterfest season at Frozen Fête on Saturday, December 3 from 6 – 8 pm. Zionsville’s Town Hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland complete with a visit from Anna and Elsa of Frozen fame, dancing, snacks, desserts and drinks, crafts, activities, and much more!
Head to the field and choose your special live Christmas tree at Dull’s Christmas Tree Farm in the country outside of Thorntown, IN. Visit the Wreath Barn for decorated wreaths, centerpieces and more. Head to the Trading Post for foods and crafts from local vendors.
Pumpkins & Hayrides is a FREE event ‘Thank you’ to all of the patrons of Zionsville Lions Park. The event feature pumpkin painting, hayrides, bounce houses, games, food, and more! Kids can participate in a costume contest as well at 4 PM in the gazebo. Parking in Lions Park is also free.
Tom Santelli and Bob Goodman are polar opposites when it comes to their political beliefs. But they both agree when it comes to benefitting their community of Zionsville. So on Make a Difference Weekend, Bob and Tom are teaming up and bringing The Caring Carriage to Main Street and taking folks on a scenic route starting out in front of Robert Goodman Jewelers and on through the village. Rides are on Saturday, October 22 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, October 23, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
All funds from the Make a Difference Weekend will go to Kappa Kappa Kappa (Tri Kappa) who supports a variety of Indiana projects for charity, culture, and education.
Reservations for parties of four can be made ahead of time by emailing Tom Santelli at: TomForIndiana@msn.com.
The Latting Rodeo returns to the Boone County 4-H Fair on Thursday, July 21 with all the exciting events – roping, riding, barrel racing & more! Plan now to bring the whole family for a fun-packed night of big time rodeo thrills!
Join the fun in Zionsville’s Lions Club Park for their annual 4th of July Celebration. Opens at 5pm with music, food and kids area – then Zionsville’s best fireworks display around 10pm. Free admission – fee for parking in the park also available.
It’s a week-long party! From beauty contests to pickleball tournaments, live music to a city-wide parade and of course great fireworks, all packed into a ROCK in the USA Celebration Lebanon has planned for the Fourth of July.
The SullivanMunce Cultural Center Guild presents Gardens of Zionsville. Tour private gardens and bid on potted planters donated by local nurserys and gardeners. Take in the exhibit, Flora & Fauna, a juried art exhibition featuring paintings which depict flora, fauna, or both!
The Miss Indiana and Miss Indiana Teen pageants provide an international platform through dedicated partnerships with charities, sponsors, and brands worldwide. During their reign, the titleholders are given the tools to personally and professionally enrich others by providing humanitarian efforts to affect positive change while developing their personal career goals.
The American Junior Simmental Association Eastern Regional Show brings in young participants from all over the Midwest to show their impressive line of Simmental cattle a Swiss breed whose breeding goes back to the Middle Ages.
The Roscoe Turner Chapter of the International Plastic Modelers Society hosts the Midwest’s largest plastic model contest and swap meet. See hundreds of models on display, over 100 vendors and dozens of contest entries.
Join us at Fur Ball, a Mardi Gras Pawty to support the Humane Society for Boone County! This “must attend” pawty of the Mardi Gras season features delicious food, lots of fun, silent and live auctions, a dog and cat mask contest, and other surprises! Individual tickets and tables of 10 are available to purchase for this fundraising event.
Lebanon’s Courthouse Square comes alive for the holidays with sweet treats, kids play area, crafts, live reindeer, performances on the street and in the courthouse rotunda, and the annual tree lighting ceremony!
Dulls Christmas Tree Farm will begin it’s annual Christmas Tree Event the day after Thanksgiving. In 2021 there will be Scotch Pine, White Pine and Canaan Fir trees to choose from to cut and Frazier Fir trees pre-cut for sale.
Shop a festive wonderland at the Hobnob Holiday Market – over 100 vendors with each space dressed in cheery holiday style! Choose from handpicked vintage finds, creative handmade goods, fun seasonal decor, boutique clothing, bath treats & candles, handmade jewelry, kid’s gifts, & more – at the Boone County 4H Fairgrounds.
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater.
The Trick-or-Treat Trail is a free, open-house-style event where local businesses and organizations will pass out candy along the trail. The event, presented by Traders Point Christian Schools, will be held on Saturday, October 30 from 4-8 p.m. at Anson Acres Park (4671 Anson Blvd).
If YOU want FEAR, If you want FUN, If you want a FULL evening of LIVE Entertainment, then INDIANA FEAR FARM is the place for YOU! The Headless Horseman rides again every weekend in October with Spectacular thrills in our Hollywood Style Haunted Hayride Stunt Show and blood curdling chills around every corner as you Scream your way through the Slaughter Barn!
A wonderful weekend in Whitestown begins Friday, October 1st from 5:00PM-10:00PM. Fill your car with friends and family and make your way to the front parking lot of the Whitestown Municipal Complex for local food, drinks, activities for kids, food eating competition, and live music by Jayne Bond and The Pink Martinis! All ages are welcome. Admission is free of charge.
Whitestown’s Independence Day Celebration starts at 5pm on July 3rd – with a DJ, carnival style food, ice cream, and fireworks once it gets dark! So, bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and the family to enjoy a great fun-filled evening!
Poor Jack Carnival will be in Lebanon from June 29th through July 4, 2021. The Carnival opens at 6pm nightly. We hope you will plan to join us for a fun-filled week of patriotic celebrations – including the annual Fourth of July Parade on July 4th followed by fireworks at Memorial Park!
The 2021 Summer Concert Series sponsored by the Zionsville Cultural District takes place in Lions Park on Wednesdays in June and July and features a diverse group of musical acts. Free admission. Bring your lawn chair and picnic basket, then sit back and enjoy the live music. Performer Mr. Daniel starts at 6:30 with a program of children’s songs with the featured group playing 7-8:30pm.
The Hobnob Summer Market at the Boone 4H Fairgrounds will feature an indoor/outdoor setting with vendors in multiple barns & buildings all surrounding a central food court. Picnic tables will be scattered about with a kid’s playset at the center of it all.
Kick off the summer on Lebanon’s Courthouse Square with a weekend filled with live music from the area’s biggest bands! 8 great bands playing over a Saturday/Sunday – and it’s FREE! Good food and beverages available, too!
The popular outdoor dining event – Night on the Bricks – on Main Street Zionsville returns May 6th – and will continue on a Thursday night every month through October! Bring your chairs and your appetite and dine on the Bricks with a delicious dinner from one of our many great Zionsville locally-owned restaurants. Masks are requested for this event and please no coolers or food from home.
Eat local this March 16-28 throughout Boone County as our locally owned restaurants add something special to tip-off the tournament excitement in Central Indiana. Learn More Here!
Known for its boutiques, shops, galleries and restaurants, Zionsville comes alive during the holidays, with the inside-out sale, shop local Saturday and many more fun events – including Santa in his Santa House on weekends! For a great day of shopping and dining, head to Zionsville this holiday season for Christmas in the Village!
Bites of Boone County is a restaurant week event – November 3-7 – that highlights locally owned Boone County restaurants. Participating restaurants will offer a special meal or a discount to diners. More than 25 local restaurants plan to participate in the event.
3 Shows For The Price Of One featuring America’s Premiere Antique Advertising / Toy Show, Gas & Oil, and Antique Market at one of the nation’s premier shows. Over 250 antique advertising and toy dealers from around the country come together to provide collectors with a great opportunity! Petroliana lovers will find pumps, oil cans and automotive advertising of all kinds. For antique lovers, discover everything from Modernism and fine art, Mid Century to the most ancient of relics will be offered at the Boone County Treasure Hunt!
Brick Street Market 2020 will look a little bit different than Brick Street Markets in the past. As is usual, you will find vendors of wonderful handmade goods set up on Main Street in Zionsville for this event. Food vendors will be set up in the town parking lot located at Pine and Main Streets. Attendance is free but you must get a ticket and time online.
On Thursday evenings this summer from 5 – 9 p.m., residents can sit at one of the many tables set up on Main Street, order from local restaurants and remain socially distanced while enjoying dinner on the Brick Street. During this event, residents can also visit the retailers lining the Brick Street – a perfect night on the town.
Presented by the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, The Nutcracker comes to Zionsville. Begin your holiday season as a guest at the Stahlbaum family holiday celebration and share in Clara’s dreamlike journey with her Nutcracker Prince. Watch as Clara battles the evil Rat King, dances with the Snow Maidens, and accompanies the Sugarplum Fairy through the Land of the Sweets.
Enjoy the enchanted music of Tchaikovsky’s beautiful score and the beautiful voices of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. Young and old alike will delight in this holiday tradition. Click here for more information or to buy tickets to The Nutcracker!
Saturday, December 7, Victorian Holidays at the SullivanMunce opens with the SMCC Guild’s Annual Bake Sale featuring delicious, homemade treats and goodies all wrapped up and ready for gift-giving or to enjoy yourself!
The Holiday Gift Shop features handcrafted gifts and items by Indiana artists and artisans that are perfect for holiday gift-giving. Items include art, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, scarves, ornaments and more.
The annual Christmas in the Village family friendly parade begins at 5:00 pm featuring the Zionsville HS Marching Band, reindeer, celebrities, characters and of course, Santa. Join us as Santa arrives in Zionsville in style! This years parade theme is Jingle Bells!
Once again the Sugar Creek Art Center hosts their annual Holiday Weekend Bazaar in downtown Thorntown.
Visitors to the center will find unique and hand crafted gifts, from local artists and artisans. Discover original work by painters, potters, photographers, wood-smiths, print makers, soap makers and laser engravers.
For one of a kind holiday gifts, visit Sugar Creek Art Center’s Holiday Weekend Bazaar on Nov 29th – Dec 1st – open 11am – 5pm.
The 3rd annual Festival of Lights event will celebrate the beautiful and colorful Indian culture on Saturday, November 2nd from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. at the Whitestown Municipal Complex.
There will be professional dance performances, Henna and other traditional crafts, vendors, and delicious & authentic food available for purchase by Tandoor & Tikka restaurant. FREE admission! Bring the whole family.
It’ll be a great day of live music, tasty food and lots of Fall fun as the Sunshine Music Festival & Fall Market returns to the Whitestown Town Complex. Come enjoy great sounds by 3 great groups – Groove Smash, The Isaac Rudd Band and The Doo!
The Boone County Treasure Hunt returns to Lebanon’s 4H Fairgrounds with America’s Premiere Antique Advertising / Toy Show, Gas & Oil, and Antique Market! Enjoy 3 Shows For The Price Of One with leading vendors bring treasures for you to discover!
An all ages food and beverage sampling event from some of Boone County’s finest establishments! Live music by “When Country Went Pop!” band. Lots of fun and great food for the whole family!
The Mel Kenyon Classic cart race returns to Lebanon’s Memorial Park with live racing, food trucks, family fun, and a STUNT JUMP!
Set for May 18th and 19th, The Mel Kenyon Classic is a go-kart racing event designed to have “something for everyone,” while honoring Lebanon, Indiana racing legend Mel Kenyon.