Jul. 24 Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)
Star City Blues & Jazz
Main Street Downtown Lafayette. Live music, dancing, food, beer and wine. Adm. chg. 765-423-2550; fodlafayette.com X 2022 Festival Date: Jul. 23 Jul. 24-31 Rensselaer (Jasper Co., North Reg.)
Jasper County Fair
Fairgrounds on Hwy 114 E, just off I-65. 4-H and Open Class exhibits, nightly entertainment, pioneer village, antique tractor parade. Midway rides, food vendors. Action demonstrations. No adm. chg. 219-866-7263; jaspercountyfair.weebly.com X
Jul. 30-31 Frankfort (Clinton Co., West Reg.) Frankfort Hot Dog Festival Downtown Square. Indiana’s largest two day hot dog festival. Famous Shoup Dogs, hot dog eating contest, 5K Bun Run/ Walk, Dock Dogs, RC Derby, classic car show, street vaulting, three stages of entertainment, 150+ arts and crafts vendors, beer and wine garden. Something for all! No adm. chg. 765-654-4081; frankforthotdogfestival.net C X 2022 Festival Dates: Jul. 29-30
Jul. 25-31 Brownstown (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.)
Jackson County Fair
County Fairgrounds. One of the state’s greatest fairs! Enjoy fun-filled days for everyone in scenic Brownstown. Features agriculture, food, rides, racing, shows, music and more. No adm. chg. 812-524-1914; jacksoncountyfair.org C X 2022 Festival Dates: Jul. 24-30
Jul. 30-Aug. 7 Martinsville (Morgan Co., Central Reg.)
Morgan County Fair
Fairgrounds. 4-H exhibits, arts and crafts, demolition derby, free entertainment, tractor pull, live music, fair food, carnival rides, livestock, merchant vendors. $5 parking. No adm. chg. 765-342-9905; morgancountyindianafair.org X Jul. 27-Aug. 1 Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.)
Allen County Fair
Allen County Fairgrounds. Home to 4-H animal shows and events, as well as carnival food and rides, motorsport events, hot air balloons, outhouse races and many free family-friendly offerings. Adm. chg. 260-449-4444; theallencountyfair.com C X Jul. 29-31 North Manchester (Wabash Co., East Reg.)
Fun Fest by the River
Downtown. Large family festival. Free kids’ activities, car, tractor and motorcycle show, variety of food and craft vendors, parade, live music, 5k and much more! No adm. chg. 260-982-7644; manchesteralive.org C X
Vevay, Indiana’s
Swiss Wine Festival
Aug.. 266-229, 20211 SwissWineFestival.org 42
Jul. 31 Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.)
Pennsy Trail Art Fair & Music Festival
Downtown, Courthouse Plaza. Over 50 artists and food vendors. Offering live entertainment. Fundraiser event for MHP (Mental Health Partners). No adm. chg. 317-462-2877; mentalhealthpartnershc.com C X Jul. 31 Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.)
Brews on Buckeye
Buckeye St., Downtown Depot District. Indiana craft beer and spirits festival. Food trucks, live music and samples from Indiana breweries and distilleries. Adm. chg. 765-513-1165; visitkokomo.org C X Jul. 31, Blues, Beer, and BBQ See Jun. 26 listing
Jul. 27-Aug. 1, Allen County Fair See Jul. 27 listing
All festival dates are subject to change and festival hours vary. Contact festival for confirmation. IndianaFestivals.org.