Festival season starts early in Hamilton County, Indiana. From late summer street fests to fall favorites, find food, music, art and more waiting just north of Indy.
Outdoor concerts continue well into the fall this season at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. See country favorite Tim McGraw (Sept. 18), rock with Yacht Rock Review (Sept. 12) or party with Pitbull (Sept. 19). Then Bryson Tiller (Oct. 2) concludes the concert season.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Carmel | Friends at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Carmel will host its annual GreekFest. Enjoy Greek foods and desserts under the big tent while listening to music and watching live dancing.
Carmel Arts & Design District, Carmel | Enjoy an open-air painting exhibition and competition, quick paint, and art fair on the sidewalks throughout the Carmel Arts & Design District and Midtown.
Carmel Arts & Design District, Carmel | Car lovers, this festival is for you. Experience Carmel’s largest single-day event and admire hundreds of iconic automobiles lining the streets of Carmel.
Logan Street, Noblesville | Front porches become stages at this free Old Town festival featuring live music from local performers, plus local food and beer from 1 to 7 p.m.
St. Mary and St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, Carmel | Experience a vibrant celebration of Egyptian culture through traditional food, music, family-friendly activities. and cultural exhibits.
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, Fishers | End the summer with the Fishers Blues Fest and celebrate the history of Blues music. The free, two-day festival includes performances by renowned local and national blues artists.
Conner Prairie, Fishers | At Indiana’s largest balloon festival see a spectacular balloon glow with special shapes, explore the corn maze, snap selfies in a 3-acre Sunflower Field, and try a tasty treat from the Apple Store.
St. George Orthodox Christian Church, Fishers | The family-oriented festival includes Middle Eastern foods, live music, dancing, a marketplace, and children's play areas. Church tours will explain the church’s Byzantine architecture and iconography painted by a team of Greek iconographers.
Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield | This free festival celebrates cultures from around the world with live music, traditional dance and international food trucks. Bring a lawn chair, grab a Snack & Savor Pass and taste your way around the globe.
Midtown Plaza, Carmel | Indulge in traditional mooncakes and enjoy captivating performances like the dragon parade and traditional Chinese music and dance in this annually held event.
Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile, Noblesville | Celebrate the skilled trades with live music, storytelling and hands-on experiences honoring the electricians, welders, builders and makers who power America.
Atlanta, Indiana | Hamilton County’s longest running and largest festival features more than 600 vendors selling handcrafted items, unique arts and crafts, pottery, clothing, antiques, collectibles, and more.
Russell Farms, Noblesville | Every Saturday and Sunday, guests can enjoy hayrides to the pumpkin patch as well as scavenger hunt corn mazes, a petting zoo, a bounce house, and more fun for the family.
Conner Prairie, Fishers | The annual fall festival is full of activities, shows, and spooktacular family fun. Take an adventure on the haunted hayride where you’ll get chased by the Headless Horseman.
Carmel City Center, Carmel | Spend your Friday night celebrating German culture with food, drinks, games, and the lively music of Der Polkatz. Explore Carmel City Center and peruse all the shops and vendors during this free, family-friendly event.
Potter’s Bridge Park, Noblesville | Listen to live music, visit more than 90 arts, crafts, and food booths, watch your little ones play in the KidZone, or simply take in the natural beauty of the most scenic park on the White River Greenway.
Carter Green, Carmel | Enjoy a vibrant, family-friendly festival featuring traditional Indian food, cultural performances, fireworks and festive lights, celebrating the spirit of Diwali as a joyful community event.
Midtown Plaza, Carmel | Stroll from Midtown to the Arts & Design District for arts and crafts vendors, food and drinks, photo booths, trick-or-treating and a dog costume contest.
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Visit Hamilton County serves as the official tourism organization for Hamilton County, Indiana, committed to offering visitors reliable, timely information on events, attractions, lodging and local experiences. Our efforts help strengthen the county’s economy while showcasing the character of communities like Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield.
As the leading resource for travel in Hamilton County, we provide inspiration, planning tools, and guides to help guests make the most of their visit. From cultural hubs like Carmel’s Arts & Design District and Noblesville’s historic square to outdoor gems such as the Monon Trail and Coxhall Gardens, our recommendations reflect a genuine connection to the region. Highlights often include Conner Prairie, Ruoff Music Center and seasonal celebrations like the Carmel Christkindlmarkt.
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