Must-See Events in Indiana

The Cookie Monster and other popular kids characters come to life each year at this annual Indianapolis event. Rides, attractions, and non-stop entertainment will keep your little ones smiling all day long.

The annual tortoise race provides cause for celebration at Indianapolis Zoo each summer. Held a week before the Indianapolis 500 race event, Zoopolis makes for a great day out for all the family.

Each July, the city of Peru turns into a giant amusement park for nine days. The massive Circus City Parade, family events, and live entertainment make this festival well worth a visit.

Southern Indiana’s largest annual event is the Jasper Strassenfest. You’ll find German music, carnival rides, and games. And with events being held all over the city, it’ll be hard to not get involved.

This annual, nine-day event held in Fort Wayne features a parade, art fair, food stalls, children’s activities, and seniors events. No wonder it attracts around half a million visitors each summer!

Easily one of the must-see events in Indiana, the Indiana State Fair is held each summer in Indianapolis. Celebrating the state's agricultural practices, there are rides, educational activities, farm animals and much more, ensuring both a fun and informative day.

Each 4th July, you can enjoy fireworks, a kids’ carnival, a zipline, live music, and heaps of family fun. Thousands of people attend this annual festival, which is always a memorable and upbeat celebration.

Experience Asian culture and cuisine at this fantastic free event in Indianapolis. With traditional games and activities from all over Asia as well as gastronomical delights, this is the perfect place to learn something new and have a great day out as well.

Non-stop live performances, art installations, and hands-on activities make Indianapolis' Broad Ripple Art Fair one of the must-see events in Indiana.

This annual community festival hosts almost 50 events each year, including a mini-marathon and an array of colorful parades.

Featuring the best of Bluegrass music, this event has the honor of being the longest continually running bluegrass festival in the world. A firm favorite among locals and visitors alike, it additionally has a campground, food and drinks stalls, shops, and music workshops.

Enjoy live performances by top jazz musicians from around the world as well as homegrown artists at the Indy Jazz Festival in Indianapolis.

Middle Waves takes place each September in Fort Wayne and is definitely one of Indiana’s best music events. Expect the best of indie, folk, and rock.

This festival has been running for over 35 years and is one of Indiana’s most popular events. Featuring the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and guest performers each weekend at the Conner Prairie Amphitheatre, it makes for a great evening out.

Known fondly as the Bloomington Boogies, this festival is one of Indiana’s best-loved events. Acclaimed pianists from around the world treat revelers to a musical feast each summer.