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Northern Indiana

The Region

Market on the Square | Sept. 19 | Portage - The penultimate date for Market on the Square is here with an expanded craft and food truck market, live music and a beer garden at Founders Square.

Sandhill Crane Festival & Car Show | Sept. 19 | Wheatfield - This Jasper County wildlife-meets-wheels festival offers birding, kid zones and a classic car show.

Bollywood & Beyond: Dr. L. Subramaniam & Kavita Krishnamurti | Sept. 20 | Gary — World-renowned violinist and Bollywood playback star perform a rare Midwest concert at Hard Rock Live.

La Porte Sunflower Fair | Sept. 20 | La Porte — One of the area’s largest fairs takes over downtown with 100+ artisan vendors, kids’ activities, rib cook-off and a sunflower contest.

Wiz Khalifa & 2 Chainz at Founders Amphitheater | Sept. 20 | Portage - National hip-hop stars Wiz Khalifa and 2 Chainz bring a double-bill to the riverfront amphitheater.

Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival (closing weekend) | Sept. 20–21 | Porter/La Porte counties — Final weekend of a multi-week outdoor celebration featuring guided hikes, paddling, birding and more across the Dunes.

Michiana

Nappanee Apple Festival | Sept. 18–21 | Nappanee - 80,000+ visitors flock for craft booths, carnival rides and the famous seven-foot apple pie.

Goshen Theater – Monsters & Dread, A Spooky Double Feature | Sept. 19 | Goshen — One night, two spooky films (Carnival of Souls and Nosferatu) inside the restored 1907 theater.

Purdue vs. Notre Dame Football | Sept. 20 | South Bend - In-state rivalry game at Notre Dame Stadium - an electric campus atmosphere and statewide TV event.

Trail of Courage Living History Festival | Sept. 20–21 | Rochester - Step back to the 1700s with reenactment camps, open-fire cooking, canoe arrivals and Native dances.

Northeast

Bluffton Street Fair | Sept. 16–20 | Bluffton - This century‑old Wells County celebration features midways, parades and shows. It’s the biggest event in Bluffton.

Michael Palascak at Eagles Theatre | Sept. 20 | Wabash — National comedian brings stand-up to this historic theater’s stage at 7:30 PM.

Johnny Appleseed Festival | Sept. 20–21 | Fort Wayne — 50th Anniversary of a festival that celebrates pioneer heritage with 200+ period vendors, three stages and frontier demos.

DeKalb County Free Fall Fair (Opening Day) | Sept. 22 | Auburn — One of Indiana’s largest fairs kicks off with a queen pageant and carnival rides downtown.

Central Indiana

Indy Metro

The Darkness & Mark Daly | Sept. 16 | Indianapolis — British glam-rockers bring their arena-ready set to Old National Centre.

Blink-182: Missionary Impossible 2025 Tour | Sept. 17 | Noblesville — Pop-punk icons return with a stadium-sized show at Ruoff Music Center.

A Day To Remember & Yellowcard | Sept. 19 | Noblesville — Co-headlining “Maximum Fun Tour” fills Ruoff with nostalgic sing-alongs.

Circle City Irish Fest | Sept. 19-20 | Indianapolis - Irish music and culture take over the fairgrounds in this high‑energy two‑day festival.

Indy Jazz Fest Grand Finale | Sept. 20 | Indianapolis — Festival capstone at Everwise Amphitheater features Brian Culbertson, Terence Blanchard & E-Collective and more.

Marianas Trench with The Summer Set, Senses and Sophie Grey | Sept. 21 | Indianapolis — Canadian pop-rockers headline the Egyptian Room on a Sunday night.

West Central

Sullivan County Rotary Corn Festival | Sept. 17–20 | Sullivan - Nightly concerts, a midway, the famous Turtle Derby and a Saturday parade make this corn festival a regional draw.

Gallery Walk | Sept. 19 | Lafayette - An art crawl with live music brings big crowds to downtown Lafayette's galleries and shops.

Jamey Johnson at The Mill Terre Haute | Sept. 19 | Terre Haute — Country star brings his hits to the outdoor amphitheater at 7 PM.

Mark Lowry & Friends Tour | Sept. 20 | Lafayette — Comedian and Gaither Vocal Band favorite headlines the Mars Theatre at the Long Center.

West Lafayette Global Fest | Sept. 20 | West Lafayette — Free multicultural street festival downtown with world music, international food and hands-on cultural activities.

Beats, Bites & Bottles at Wildcat Creek Winery | Sept. 21 | Lafayette - Harvest‑season wine tastings, Yo-Bo Bap serving food and live music by Hunter Wainscott make this a Sunday Funday at Wildcat Creek Winery.

East Central

Mystery at Camp Cryptid | Sept. 19–20 | Muncie — 21+ dinner theatre and cocktail party at Minnetrista where you help solve a cryptid-themed mystery.

“Art” at Muncie Civic Theatre | Sept. 19–28 | Muncie — Intimate production of Yasmina Reza’s Tony-winning play in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre.

Muncie Three Trails Music Series Finale | Sept. 20 | Muncie — Afro-Peruvian Jazz Orchestra closes the free national-act concert series at the Brown Family Amphitheater.

Southern Indiana

Southwest

Evansville Philharmonic Opening Night | Sept. 20 | Evansville — Season opener at Victory Theatre features tenor Demetrious Sampson, Jr.

Ferdinand Folk Festival | Sept. 20 | Ferdinand — Earth-friendly, family-friendly festival with art and music at 18th Street Park; 2025 lineup includes Will Hoge.

Live to Rise Fun Run/Walk for Recovery | Sept. 20 | Jasper — 5K run/walk with DJ, food and resource booths supporting recovery services.

Pizza & Beer Ride & Dine (Spirit of Jasper Train) | Sept. 20 | Jasper — Adults-only scenic train ride featuring local craft beers and pizza.

New Harmony Kunstfest | Sept. 20–21 | New Harmony — German heritage festival with 200+ vendors, bratwurst, kraut balls, crafts, live music, a Biggest Liar Contest and activities for kids. “Kunst” means “art” in German.

South Central

French Lick Scenic Railway Fall Excursions | Sept. 19-20 | French Lick - Vintage trains carry riders through the Hoosier National Forest during fall excursion weekends.

BourbonFest (Indiana Philharmonic fundraiser) | Sept. 20 | Columbus — Sample bourbons from regional distillers at The Commons while supporting the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic.

Illinois vs. Indiana Football | Sept. 20 | Bloomington — The 19th-ranked Hoosiers host No. 9 Illinois at Memorial Stadium; kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Colin Jost Stand-Up Comedy at IU Auditorium | Sept. 21 | Bloomington - Best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, Colin Jost — a writer for SNL since 2005 and co-anchor of the show’s Weekend Update since 2014 — will be in town for a special evening of stand-up comedy.

Southeast

Lawrenceburg Fall Music Fest | Sept. 19–20 | Lawrenceburg - Two free nights of music, including a rock night and a country night, plus a car show and beer garden make this civic stage event a hit.

Madison Vintage Thunder | Sept. 20–21 | Madison - Vintage hydroplanes roar down the Ohio River in this APBA exhibition that is unlike anything else along the riverfront.

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