Event Eligibility Requirements

Is your event eligible?

The following types of events MAY QUALIFY to be considered for a listing on VisitIndiana.com:

  • An event that is participatory, unique, holds mass appeal for all age groups, open to the public, is four hours or more in length, offers multiple activities, is non-commercial in nature, has a track record of advertising that attracts attendance from outside the county, and is recognized nationally or regionally
  • Events that may be considered for VISITINDIANA.COM include, but are not limited to:
    • Non-permanent exhibits displayed by non-profit organizations
    • Holiday events (i.e., Fourth of July fireworks displays)
    • City/town-organized parades
    • Established/professional performing arts venues
    • National/regional/state sporting events and competitions
    • A seasonal holiday event with multiple activities, four hours or more in length
    • A current festival member of the Indiana State Festivals Association

The following types of events WILL NOT BE INCLUDED on VisitIndiana.com:

  • Multi-week/month events- Except for non-permanent exhibits and performing arts venues
  • Events held by a privately owned business, a dealer show, or a retail mall promotion
  • Other events that will not be considered for VISITINDIANA.COM include, but are not limited to:
    • auctions
    • beauty pageants
    • business expositions
    • church bazaars
    • classes
    • competitions
    • conferences
    • dedications
    • dinner/dances
    • Easter egg hunts
    • fish frys
    • fundraising dinners/dances
    • garage sales
    • grand openings
    • school-sponsored events
    • parades
    • seminars
    • stand-alone flea markets
    • swap meets
    • talent shows
    • trade shows
    • workshops

The Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) reserves the right to refuse any Indiana event application based on its ability to meet the listed criteria.