Indianapolis is beautiful drop: The leaves are changing color, the air is getting crisp and everyone seems excited to celebrate the new season. This fall, join the celebration by getting out and visiting one (or more!) of these lesser known and unknown. fall festivals in Indianapolis.
Potter’s Bridge Autumn Festival
Under-the-Radar Fall Festivals in Indianapolis:
Zionsville Lions Club Fall Festival
dates: September 9-11
Location: Lions Park, 115 S. Elm St., Zionsville
This annual festival is the largest fundraiser for the Lions Club. This year’s theme is “Chills and Thrills at Lions Park.” Join the community for lots of fun, food, carnival rides, bounce houses and more.
Zionsville Fall Festival
Beech Grove Fall Festival
dates: September 14-17
Location: High Street, Beech Grove
Good food, good music and good walks are in store Beech Grove Fall Festival, which this year lasts four consecutive days. On Saturday, September 14, get to the festival early to explore the unique items for sale at the craft fair. At noon, take a break and enjoy a 1950s-themed parade that will travel 10 blocks from 17th and Main Street east to 7th and Main.
Beech Grove Fall Festival
Back to the Fifties Festival
dates: September 16-17
Location: Boone County Fairgrounds, 1300 100 S, Lebanon
Prepare to feel nostalgic for simpler times in the Back to the Fifties Festival in Lebanon This two-day event features a children’s amusement park, a classic bike and car show, live music, art and photography for purchase, and more.
Back to the Fifties Festival
Celebration of the hunter’s honey harvest
date: September 17
Location: Hunter’s Honey Farm, 6501 W. Honey Lane, Martinsville
Be sure to check out the Honey Farm and celebrates 112 years of beekeeping in Indiana with the Honey Cafe, a hard-working beekeeper, mini-tours and helicopter rides (weather permitting).
Hunter’s Honey Farm
Global Fest Indy
date: September 24
Location: 5717 N. 300 W, Greenfield
Think global and do local a Global Fest Indy 2022 presented by Good Living Indy. Join the Center for Inquiry 70 to share traditions, honor heritage and learn about cultures through food, music, art and play.
Global Fest Indy
Rocky Ripple Festival
date: September 24
Location: 5717 N. 300 W, Greenfield
The Rocky Ripple Festival of the Arts is held each year in a unique downtown Indianapolis neighborhood, just across the Central Canal from Butler University. The event is run entirely through volunteer community efforts, with proceeds supporting parks and community events in Rocky Ripple. And it’s FREE.
Rocky Ripple Festival
Potter’s Bridge Autumn Festival
date: October 1
Location: Potter’s Bridge Park, 19401 Allisonville Rd, Noblesville
Can you even tell fall has begun until you’ve visited a covered bridge? You’ll get your covered bridge repaired (and hopefully see some beautiful changing leaves) at Potter’s Bridge Fall Festival in Noblesville. Hear live music, visit more than 70 arts and crafts booths, and let your little ones play in the KidZone at this family-friendly event.
Potter’s Bridge Autumn Festival
WiseWood Farm Fall Festival
date: October 1
Location: WiseWood Farm, 50 W 250 S Lebanon
Family event at WiseWood Farm a collect pumpkins from the farm’s “U Pick” patch. Rides, apple cider, fall decor and more! Bonus: it’s free!
Harvest Moon Festival
date: October 1
Location: Washington Township Park, 115 S. CR 575 E., Avon
The Harvest Moon Festival will be October 1, 2022. Washington Township Parks and Recreation Department, Avon Parks and Recreation and the Avon Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to bring our community a great day full of festive activities for your family enjoy This festival replaces the Avon Community Heritage Festival.
Morgan County Fall Foliage Festival
date: October 6-9
Location: Downtown Martinsville
This Morgan County tradition takes place on the courthouse square in downtown Martinsville and features carnival rides, children’s activities, live entertainment, vendor booths and tons of great food. The four-day festival also includes a 5K run/walk, as well as a parade on Sunday.
Festival of the harvest of hope
date: October 8
Location: Circle of Hope Wesleyan Church, 396 Park St, Noblesville
4th Annual Community Autumn Festival! Over 75 local artists and direct sales vendors
Good food Ole! Rides, pumpkins, kids activities, barrel trains and more!
Festival of the harvest of hope
Germanfest
date: October 8
Location: The Athenaeum, 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis
Fancy some Weiner Dog racing? You will find the best of wurst here at the original Indianapolis German Fest in mid-October. When you’re not cheering on your favorite Dachshund, enjoy strongman competitions, arts and crafts vendors, German food and ZwergenLand for kids.
Germanfest
Pioneer Fall Festival
date: October 15
Location: Taylor Center of Natural History, 12308 Strawtown Avenue Noblesville
Join the Taylor Center of Natural History staff in our historic red barn for a day of pioneering fun! Join our “quilted bee,” make a corn husk doll and fresh butter, and learn all about pioneer plants with community herbalist, Greg Monzel.
Pioneering autumn festival
Jack-o-Lantern Festival
date: October 23-31
Location: Riley Home Museum, 250 W Main St, Greenfield
Have a little fun and carve a pumpkin for 2022 Greenfield Jack-o-Lantern Contest. Is
free to enter We will be putting on a fun and maybe a little creepy display in the Riley Museum Gardens. Stop by any evening from 7-9pm to watch the jack-o-lanterns shine, or visit during the day if you prefer.
Jack-o-Lantern Festival
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