August
Jasper Strassenfest | August 1-4 | Jasper
From August 1-4, head to Jasper for a family-oriented, German-themed street festival. At this four-day festival, you will find awesome entertainment on three stages, great food, dancing, rides, games, a beer and wine garden, run/walk, hot air balloon launch, tractor and car show, arts and crafts booths, a parade on Sunday, and many other activities.
Fiesta Fort Wayne | August 10 | Fort Wayne
Join in on the fun at the 2024 Fiesta Fort Wayne Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne! Live Latino music performances all day, traditional folkloric dancing, tacos, pupusas and more! Click here to learn more.
41st Annual Traditional Pow Wow and Indian Market | August 17-18 | Lebanon
This festival located in Lebanon features traditional Native American dancing, singing, Red Road specials, native crafts, and food vendors. Click here to learn more.
Indy Greek Fest | August 23-24| Carmel
Find yourself abroad, right here IN Indiana. Enjoy authentic Greek foods, pastries, wines, and local craft beers. Listen and dance to Greek music and tour the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
Latino Culture Festival | August 30-31 | Huntingburg
Join us for a weekend of authentic Latin American food, cultural dances, and live musical performances in Huntingburg. Click here to learn more.
The Rhythm of Culture Music and Dance Festival | August 31 | Indianapolis
Immerse Yourself in a global groove at the Rhythm of Culture Music & Dance Festival! Witness the electrifying performance by featured performers from The Alexander Coleman Dance Company, whose dazzling routines will leave you speechless. Tantalize your taste buds with a global feast from diverse food trucks, featuring favorites like The Grubhouse. Explore unique crafts from various vendors and take a piece of the cultural experience home with you. Celebrate diversity and creativity in a fun-filled atmosphere!
September
Indianapolis Oktoberfest | September 5-7 | Indianapolis
This festival features traditional German food and drink, live music on the Biergarten and pavilion stages, playgrounds, and inflatables for the kinder.
St. Boniface Germanfest | September 7 | Lafayette
A family-friendly festival with authentic German food, five bands, three beer gardens, a whopping $10,000 raffle, free parking, and a convenient shuttle-bus from St. Elizabeth Central. What more could you want?
Andersontown Powwow and Indian Market: | September 7-8 | Alexandria
See a Woodland Indians camp, tipi village, birds of prey, exhibition and inter-tribal dancing, music, cultural demonstrations, storytelling, family fun, children's activities, and Native American food. Shop the market with jewelry, paintings, and textiles.
Tippecanoe Latino Festival | September 14 | Lafayette
Enjoy a celebration of Latino culture. Experience savory food, live entertainment, and information booths that showcase diverse and vibrant Latino culture and tradition.
Columbus Scottish Festival | September 14-15 | Columbus
Head to the festival for a weekend of Scottish entertainment, competition, history, and much more.
Fusion Fest | September 14-15 | South Bend
Fusion Fest brings together the rich cultures that make up our region into one celebratory weekend. The two-day festival will be filled with food vendors, music, artisans and demonstrations – all the best of the best from every region of the world. This multicultural festival will take over the entire campus of Howard Park and surrounding streets. Attendees will enjoy interactive art, multiple stages, delicious food, hands-on workshops, and of course, a few surprises.
Circle City Irish | September 20-21 | Indianapolis
Help keep the Irish tradition alive in Indianapolis by celebrating Irish heritage through music, dance, culture, and sport with days of fun, entertainment, and activities headlined by Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones and The Fighting Jamesons!
St. George Middle Eastern Festival | September 20-22 | Fishers
Experience a heritage of faith, hospitality, food, music, culture, crafts, and more. Enjoy Middle Eastern food, pastries, church tours, and children's games.
Global Fest | September 21 | West Lafayette
Hosted by the City of West Lafayette, the International Center of West Lafayette, and Purdue Convocations, Global Fest features cultural entertainment, food, and art from Africa, the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. This one-day FREE admission event celebrates world cultures through music, dance, crafts, displays, and international food. Continuous stage entertainment, cultural displays, and children's activities are among the free activities.
Festival Latino | September 21 | Vincennes
Wabash Valley Progressives hosts the 7th Annual Festival Latino on Sept. 21 from 4-11 p.m. at Patrick Henry Square in downtown Vincennes. Festival Latino honors Vincennes' Latino community with traditional dance, live music, great food, and activities for kids. Festival Latino is FREE and features a mariachi band, a salsa band, traditional dance by Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos, and music and dance from Indiana University.
October
51st Annual Seymour Oktoberfest | October 3-5 | Seymour
From October 3-5, enjoy a variety of food, crafts, carnival, entertainment and Biergarten. Enjoy an authentic German band, stein hoist, parade, 5k, hot air balloons, and much more!
Carmel Oktoberfest | October 4 | Carmel
Visit a festive family-friendly event to welcome autumn. Local restaurants serve delicious German-themed food and beverages while a live polka band takes the stage.
Annual Original and Fabulous Germanfest | October 5 | Indianapolis
Discover your inner German and party at the Athenaeum. Enjoy vendors, Durstig games, live wiener dog races, strong man competition, Zwergenland for the kids, German bier, German food, and more. All proceeds from Germanfest benefit the maintenance and care of the historic Athenaeum. Celebrate German-American Day with this unique family event.
Columbus Ethnic Expo | October 11-12 | Columbus
Ethnic Expo is a weekend of events celebrating the cultures of the people who call Columbus home. You can enjoy live performances, food booths, a beer garden, and an international bazaar.
