Fall is Festival Time in Boone County
Beginning the weekend after Labor Day, communities all over Boone County celebrate the fall season with a full calendar of family-friendly festivals and events.
“Boone County comes alive in the Fall with places to go and fun times to experience.” Says Boone CVB Executive Director, Allyson Gutwein, “Whether it’s a classic car show, a day filled with carnival rides and fair food or reliving our nation’s history, this is the time of year when visitors from all over come and enjoy our many Boone County festivals and events.”
“That 70s Party” is the theme for the 70th annual Lions Club Fall Festival that kicks off September 8th with amusement rides in Zionsville’s Lions Park. The Saturday morning parade on Main Street welcomes all for two great days of family festival fun that includes arts & crafts vendors, great food, kids bounce houses, pet pavilion and safety zone. Saturday night is an adults-only dance with The Impalas, and the American Dream Car Show on Sunday.
“As Boone County’s oldest festival, Zionsville’s Fall Festival still continues to add additional activities every year.” Says Gutwein, “This keeps Fall Festival fresh with more fun for returning visitors.”
The sights and sounds of 18th century America come alive during the Colonial Market Days & Encampment at Lebanon’s Abner Longley Park on September 16 & 17. Jugglers and street performers mix with colonial era craftspeople working on their wares for sale as Revolutionary War militia reenactors share their life stories at their encampment, with battle reenactments each afternoon.
“Colonial Market Days & Encampment is a historically educational experience.” Says Gutwein, “It’s fascinating to talk with the reenactors about their lives during the first days of our nation’s beginning.”
Lebanon’s Back to the Fifties Festival takes place at the 4H Fairgrounds on September 16th with a huge classic car and bicycle show along with live music, arts & crafts, the Festival ‘50s Costume Parade, and live music all day long from the entertainment page – including a mini concert by “Elvis”.
“With all the costumes, dancing and hundreds of classic cars to check out, Back to the Fifties is just plain Hoosier fun!”, said Allyson. “This year I’m planning on wearing my Barbie pink poodle skirt!”
Thorntown’s classic hometown Festival of the Turning Leaves celebrates its 50th anniversary this September 22-24 as they welcome visitors to enjoy a variety of activities, entertainers, craft and food vendors, a parade, a unique children’s area, museum tours, and big Saturday night concert.
The Jamestown Apple Cider Festival on October 7th has added a live bluegrass concert with three different bands playing through the afternoon along with a cornhole tournament, kids’ sack races and, of course, antique apple cider presses.
“Boone County has something going on every weekend that’s fun for the whole family.” says Gutwein, “There’s going to be a Little Bit of Boone for everyone to discover this fall.”
To learn more about Boone County festivals, visit www.boonecvb.com or follow on Facebook.
