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Celebrate in Boone County

Festivals for the Family

Country Market Days

A Blue Ribbon Day at the Fair

Take in some Festival Fun!

Enjoy a Free Concert!

How about a Classic Car Show?

Did we mention plenty of Fun for Kids?

How about a bike race?

Even Fun for Kids & Dogs...

Visit a Toy Museum

Hike a Trail

Stroll a Main Street

Experience World Class Art

Back to the Fifties is on Display

Join the Festival Crowd for Fun!

Come Taste Boone County!

Hot Chili Anyone?

Carve a Pumpkin

Ever meet an Elf?

BOONE COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Every town in Boone County holds their own special seasonal event, festival or celebration.Click on the list below to bring up details of the Boone County event you'd like to enjoy.

From the Turning Leaves Festival in Thorntown to Lebanon's Back to the Fifties celebration, you're invited to come to Boone County for the friendly fun our residents love to share.

 

FEBRUARY EVENTS

Winter Festival of Arts & Music - Thorntown
February 12 & 13 Thorntown
Music, art, food and fun come together in this Free
family friendly event at Sugar Creek Art Center

APRIL EVENTS

Boone County Master Gardeners
GARDENFEST April 10, 2010 - Lebanon

9am - 3pm, 4H Fairgrounds, Lebanon
Free Admission - Learn more: CLICK HERE

Boone County Chamber Home Show
Saturday, April 15-17, 2010 - Lebanon
Boone County 4H Fairgrounds

Two great days of home improvement, landscaping and the latest home items. Free admission.
Visit BooneChamber

American Indian Council Traditional Powwow
April 24 & 25, 2010 - Lebanon

A full Native American Festival held at the Boone County Fairgrounds. For more information contact Mary Lemen at 317-345-9676 or visit
American Indian Council

Boone County Homemakers Quilt Show - Lebanon
April 24 Witham Health Pavilion, 4H Fairgrounds, Lebanon
Visit: www.ibccn/org/ces/

MAY EVENTS

Zionsville Market Eve and Brick Street Market - Zionsville
May 15 &16
Friday night features music, drinks and dining with gourmet items from Zionsville's local restaurants.

On Saturday, wander down the brick street and shop at over 150 booths of this juried show - containing artwork, collectibles, antiques, apparel, home accessories, curios and more. Contact The Greater Zionsville Chamber of Commerece (317) 873-3836 or visit Zionsville Chamber of Commerce

White River Golden Retriever Club Agility Trials - Lebanon
May 15 & 16
Boone County 4H Fairgrounds - Admission Free
Visit: www.wrgrc.org

Indiana Good Sams SAMBOREE - May 28-31- Lebanon
4H Fairgrounds, Lebanon Visit: IndianaGoodSams

JUNE EVENTS

Central Indiana Kennel Club Conformation Match,
Canine Good Citizen Test & Canine Microchip Clinic
10am - 3pm, June 12 - Lebanon
4H Fairgrounds, Lebanon Visit: Central Indiana Kennel Club

Indiana High School Rodeo - June 12 & 13 - Lebanon
4H Fairgrounds, Lebanon Visit: Indiana HS Rodeo Assn

Indiana Angus Association Cattle Show - June 17-19
4H Fairgrounds, Lebanon Visit: Indiana Angus

Firecracker Classic Basketball Tournament - Lebanon
June 19, 2010

A long standing tradition. Participate in a 3 on 3 basketball tournament for people of all ages. Festivities include basketball, sand volleyball, Taste of the Firecracker, live music and a family movie. For more information contact the Lebanon Educational Foundation (765) 482-1185
or visit Firecracker Classic

2010 Miss Indiana Pageant - Zionsville
June 23- June 26, 2009

The 2010 Miss Indiana Pageant will be held in Zionsville with the Miss Indiana finals on Saturday, June 26th. Visit 2009 Miss Indiana Pageant

Fourth of July Celebration - Lebanon
June 27 - July 4, 2010

A celebration of our country's independence including a carnival, parade and fireworks. For more information call 765-483-8102 or visit July4thLebanon

Symphony at Sunset June 27 - Lebanon
Experience the Indianapolis Symphony
Orchestra at the Abner Longley park. A rich tradition for the county. For more information contact (765) 325-4038

Brick Street Art Gallery Walk - Zionsville
June 25, 2010

Stroll Main Street nestled in this historic village with artists at every shop. Live music, food, drink and fun for everyone. 6-10pm ZionsvilleArtsInitiative

JULY EVENTS

Zionsville Fourth of July Celebration - Zionsville
July 4, 2010

Bring the family to the Lions Park in Zionsville for a night of fantastic fireworks. Food and music begins at 5pm with fireworks at dusk. Please visit: Zionsville Lions Club July 4th Celebration

Boone County 4-H Fair - Lebanon
July 23 - 29, 2010

A week of events showcasing our farm heritage. Visit the community building, the carnival and the animal exhibits. For more information, please
visit Boone 4H Fairgrounds

AUGUST EVENTS

Traders Point Hunt Club Charity Horse Show - Zionsville
August 10-15, 2010

Wild Air Farms comes alive in August when over 800 horses arrive for the Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show. This global event brings some of the world's greatest riders to Boone County. Visit Traders Point

American Indian Council Traditional Powwow- Lebanon
August 21 & 22, 2010

A full Native American Festival held at the Boone County 4H Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.americanindiancouncil.com

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Advance Labor Day Festival - Advance
Sept 3 - 4, 2010
The Advance Volunteer Fire Department sponsors this three day event. Visitors can enjoy a parade, live entertainment and a variety of arts and crafts. For more information contact (765) 676-5328 or visit Advance Labor Day

Zionsville Lions Club Annual Fall Festival - Zionsville
September 10 - 12, 2010

Don't miss the Saturday morning parade down Main Street. All weekend long, Zionsville Lions Park will be packed with live entertainment, carnival rides, arts, crafts and antiques. Special Kids Area. Great food served by area restaurants. Pet Pavilion with fun for families and their furry friends. Visit Zionsville Lions

Back to the Fifties Festival - Lebanon
September 17-18, 2010

A fantastic festival weekend for the entire family filled with a street dance, live music from the 50s, 60s and 70s, a fantastic car show, lots of arts and crafts booths, children's activities and plenty of delicious food! For more information, please visit Back to the Fifties Festival

Greater Lafayette Kennel Club Dog Show - Sept 18 & 19
4H Fairgrounds, Lebanon Visit - Lafayette Kennel Club

Festival of the Turning Leaves - Thorntown
September 24 - 26, 2010

Enjoy a safe, family environment with great food, historical and educational events, a fun-filled children’s area, a parade, wonderful music and lots of arts and crafts vendors. For more information contact Martha Lewellen at 765-436-2773 or visit Thorntown Festival

OCTOBER EVENTS

NOTE: The 2010 Taste of Boone County - Postponed until 2011

Brick Street Chili Cook-Off - Zionsville
October 9, 2010
Join the crowd outside the Friendly Tavern
11am - 3pm for free samples of chili from competing cooks in this popular annual event.

Autumn Artscape - Zionsville
October 9, 2010
The new Autumn Artscape features name artists who specialize in functional arts, including jewelry, woodworking, pottery, glassblowing, fabrics, fibers as well as painting & prints. 10am - 6pm

Central Indiana Poultry Show - Lebanon
October 17, 2010
An annual event at 4H Fairgrounds with participants and exhibitors from across the Midwest. Sponsored by Boone County 4H Poultry Club. For more information contact (765) 482-0750 or visit Indiana Poultry Show

Indy Brick Jamboree - Lebanon 4H Fairgrounds
October 16, 17, 2010
Witham Health Services Pavilion
Incredible LEGO Creations on display at this 2-day event!
Visit www.indybrickjamboree.com

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Holiday Bazaar Nov 20 - Lebanon
Admission Free - Witham Health Services Pavilion at 4H Fairgrounds

DECEMBER EVENTS

Christmas in the Village - Lebanon
December 4-5, 2010

Santa Claus is coming to town and Zionsville celebrates with a parade, music, visits with Santa and lots of family fun welcoming the Holiday Season. For more information contact
(317) 873-3836 or visit Zionsville Chamber