PO Box 644
Lebanon, IN 46052
765.484.8572
info@boonecvb.com
Get on board to Lebanon, IN! Enjoy a big time train show featuring dealers selling new and used trains. Operating train layouts from G to Z scales and representatives. Enjoy free clinics to help all level of modelers improve their skills.
Bicycle lovers and collectors from all over come to this day devoted to antique and classic bicycles. Swap meet, trophies for best bike, dozens and dozens of bicycles from all times and places.
If you love chocolate, the Hoosier Chocolate Fest is for you. Enjoy a wide range of chocolaty treats; including chocolate-dipped fresh strawberries, chocolate donuts, brownies, fudge, and so much more with other 21 and over chocolate-lovers.
The Heartland Fly Fishing Festival returns to the Boone County 4H Fairgrounds with noted speakers, great demonstrations and the latest on fly fishing equipment and destinations. The Festival is focused on fly fishing and the techniques and tools that allow anyone to pursue the sport.
The Heartland Fly Fishing Festival profits go to benefit Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing – a charitable organization dedicated to helping heal those who serve.
Free admission for all active duty and separated military with ID – please join us!
The charming Zionsville shops and restaurants are open through the holidays with one of a kind, unique shopping gifts & a fun and memorable dining experience. For special events happening through December 24 – including visits with Santa on weekends!
Get ready to lace up a pair of skates and make your way to Zionsville’s new outdoor ice skating rink on crisp winter days and nights.
Winterfest will take place from December 9 through January 2, 2021 at Mulberry Fields Park. Enjoy ice skating, food vendors, a holiday village, sledding and more.
Kick off the 2022 Winterfest season at Frozen Fête on Saturday, December 3 from 6 – 8 pm. Zionsville’s Town Hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland complete with a visit from Anna and Elsa of Frozen fame, dancing, snacks, desserts and drinks, crafts, activities, and much more!
Head to the field and choose your special live Christmas tree at Dull’s Christmas Tree Farm in the country outside of Thorntown, IN. Visit the Wreath Barn for decorated wreaths, centerpieces and more. Head to the Trading Post for foods and crafts from local vendors.
A Thanksgiving Day tradition, ZGravy Chase will again race through the historic town of Zionsville – offering a 2.2 and 4.0 walk/run option. Also the LGravy Chase will race in Lebanon, beginning and ending in Memorial Park. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boone County.
Pumpkins & Hayrides is a FREE event ‘Thank you’ to all of the patrons of Zionsville Lions Park. The event feature pumpkin painting, hayrides, bounce houses, games, food, and more! Kids can participate in a costume contest as well at 4 PM in the gazebo. Parking in Lions Park is also free.
Fright Forest, an annual Haunted fundraiser, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to keep Boone County, Indiana – Spooky! A portion of the proceeds from Fright Forest directly benefit a lucky 4H child in the form of a scholarship.
Tom Santelli and Bob Goodman are polar opposites when it comes to their political beliefs. But they both agree when it comes to benefitting their community of Zionsville. So on Make a Difference Weekend, Bob and Tom are teaming up and bringing The Caring Carriage to Main Street and taking folks on a scenic route starting out in front of Robert Goodman Jewelers and on through the village. Rides are on Saturday, October 22 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, October 23, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
All funds from the Make a Difference Weekend will go to Kappa Kappa Kappa (Tri Kappa) who supports a variety of Indiana projects for charity, culture, and education.
Reservations for parties of four can be made ahead of time by emailing Tom Santelli at: TomForIndiana@msn.com.
Fall season fun comes to Dulls Tree Farm during their month-long Fall Pumpkin Harvest! The whole family will enjoy big slides, hayride to the pumpkin patch and corn maze, barrel train rides, small zip line, slingshots, farm animals, barnyard bouncers, and more!!
It’s the last Friday – October 7th – for you to come watch the “Sport of Kings” at this unique family centered social and sporting venue that helps raise money and awareness to the charities it serves. This Friday’s charity is the Jacob Pickett Response Organization and Kappa, Kappa, Kappa, Inc. (Tri Kappa).
Bring the family or a group of friends to enjoy the matches and be sure to wear boots so you can “stomp the turf” at breaks – and look out for a parachute drop, too!
The annual Jamestown Apple Cider Festival visits the past with antique apple cider presses in operation. Bring the family for a day of live bluegrass music, delicious food and other vendors, cornhole tournament, and plenty of kids’ activities. Free admission & parking.
Sponsored by the Sullivan-Munce Cultural Center, the annual Ghost Walk is a 45-minute guided walking tour of the historic village of Zionsville. Guests stroll from haunted site to site at up to 8 different vignettes to hear spooky (and some true) stories from Zionsville’s scary past recreated by local actors. Reserve your tickets now for a true Halloween season treat!
Thorntown’s annual Festival of the Turning Leaves always offers a full weekend of family fun, including entertainers, craft and food vendors, a parade, live music every night, a unique children’s area, museum tours, and much more! Admission is Free!
Children and adults alike will be able to enjoy live entertainment, traditional artisans and craftspeople, food, music, military reenactments and even a historical church service on Sunday; with all participants dressed in authentic 18th century garb. Tickets available online.
Load up the family and head to the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds on September 16 & 17th as the always popular Back to the Fifties Festival features great entertainment, vendors, a great collection of classic cars and bicycles and all that goes with a fun-filled, family friendly weekend. Free admission, too!
The Zionsville Lions Club Annual Fall Festival is fun for everyone. Come for the carnival, pet pavilion, live music every evening, arts & crafts fair, plus the Saturday parade, beer garden evening and Sunday car show. Free admission with paid parking available.
This 3-day event celebrating the Indiana Hardwood Industry features the latest logging and sawmill equipment plus lumberjack shows, woodworkers, artisans, crafters, beer garden, festival food and live entertainment!
There’s entertainment for all ages at the 60th Annual Zionsville Lions Fall Festival – from a bounce house and interactive shows for kids to arts & crafts and a car show for adults – and Poor Jack’s Carnival for everyone! Don’t miss the Fall Festival Parade down Main Street Zionsville on Saturday, Sept 10th at 10am!
Lebanon’s annual Augtoberfest returns Saturday, August 20th to the historic Courthouse Square. Join other adults (21 and over) for a fun time with live music by two great bands, Bavarian games and, of course, lots of delicious beer.
Experience the sights and sounds of the powwow, featuring traditional Native American dancing & singing, Red Road Specials, native crafts and food vendors. Visit the Tepee village and learn about birds of prey.
Grand Entry will begin the dancing on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.. Enjoy inter-tribal dancing and dance specials during each dance session following the Grand Entry.
Follow that mouth-watering aroma to Lebanon August 13 as the 15th Annual Boone County Battle of the BBQ returns to Memorial Park with area BBQ chefs showing off and serving their delicious BBQ entrees, with all proceeds going the the Boone County Cancer Society!
Attention Beer Lovers. The 8th Annual Whitestown Brew Fest features over 20 local Indiana breweries, each offering attendees unlimited craft beer samples of their own personal pours. The 2022 Whitestown Brew Fest also holds its very own Homebrewers Competition. Homebrewers come from across the Midwest to compete for the 1st place Whitestown Homebrew Trophy and $1,000 prize! Live music, tasty food trucks, and much more are a part of this unique annual event!
This highlight of the summer in Zionsville is back and better than ever! This FUN night of dancing on Main Street will offer the great music of the rockin’ group, Wedding Banned, beverages from local breweries, wineries and distilleries, as well as a kid’s area. Good food at a Main Street restaurant or food trucks on site.
The Latting Rodeo returns to the Boone County 4-H Fair on Thursday, July 21 with all the exciting events – roping, riding, barrel racing & more! Plan now to bring the whole family for a fun-packed night of big time rodeo thrills!
The Boone County 4-H Fair delivers 7 fun-filled days of activities from July 16-22. Along with livestock shows, the Fair includes family fun like the mud bog races, Young MacDonald’s farm, live music daily, monster truck rides – even a rodeo! Fair food and drinks available, too.
Join the fun in Zionsville’s Lions Club Park for their annual 4th of July Celebration. Opens at 5pm with music, food and kids area – then Zionsville’s best fireworks display around 10pm. Free admission – fee for parking in the park also available.
Whitestown’s Independence Day celebration happens on Sunday, July 3 on the spacious Eagle Church grounds! The whole family (and friends) are invited to come and enjoy delicious carnival style food, ice cream, live music, kid zone (ticketed), and fantastic fireworks at dusk!
It’s a week-long party! From beauty contests to pickleball tournaments, live music to a city-wide parade and of course great fireworks, all packed into a ROCK in the USA Celebration Lebanon has planned for the Fourth of July.
The SullivanMunce Cultural Center Guild presents Gardens of Zionsville. Tour private gardens and bid on potted planters donated by local nurserys and gardeners. Take in the exhibit, Flora & Fauna, a juried art exhibition featuring paintings which depict flora, fauna, or both!
The mission of the Shalom House is to share kindness and good will with the Boone County community by feeding people and encouraging the spirit. Their annual Garden Tour greatly helps support the Shalom House and features tours of some of Boone County’s most beautiful gardens!
All summer long Whitestown hosts their Summer Concert Series on Fridays. Come enjoy live music from some of the area’s most popular bands. Food & drink available on site. Free admission.
The Miss Indiana and Miss Indiana Teen pageants provide an international platform through dedicated partnerships with charities, sponsors, and brands worldwide. During their reign, the titleholders are given the tools to personally and professionally enrich others by providing humanitarian efforts to affect positive change while developing their personal career goals.
The American Junior Simmental Association Eastern Regional Show brings in young participants from all over the Midwest to show their impressive line of Simmental cattle a Swiss breed whose breeding goes back to the Middle Ages.
Boone County SummerFest 2022 takes place on June 4th and 5th right on the square in beautiful downtown Lebanon, IN. Two days of music, and kid friendly activities take over the historic town square. Make plans now to attend and as always, attendance FREE to all! Learn More
Two family fun-filled days featuring a variety of horse show events, including western, hunter/jumper, speed and more. Sponsored by Indiana Equine Foundation. Click Here for More Information!
The 37th annual Brick Street Market returns to Main Street Zionsville on Saturday, May 7th from 10am to 4pm. Discover booths filled with arts, crafts, vintage, antique – with many bringing handcrafted and handmade items exclusively for this event. Stop in one of the many unique shops and restaurants, too. Free admission and very family friendly.
The Roscoe Turner Chapter of the International Plastic Modelers Society hosts the Midwest’s largest plastic model contest and swap meet. See hundreds of models on display, over 100 vendors and dozens of contest entries.
An evening of music, dancing, throwback arcade games, a silent auction, and more, in the Cardinal Room. 6-10 PM. $50 benefits the Whitestown Parks Foundation.
Join us at Fur Ball, a Mardi Gras Pawty to support the Humane Society for Boone County! This “must attend” pawty of the Mardi Gras season features delicious food, lots of fun, silent and live auctions, a dog and cat mask contest, and other surprises! Individual tickets and tables of 10 are available to purchase for this fundraising event.
Lebanon’s Courthouse Square comes alive for the holidays with sweet treats, kids play area, crafts, live reindeer, performances on the street and in the courthouse rotunda, and the annual tree lighting ceremony!
Dulls Christmas Tree Farm will begin it’s annual Christmas Tree Event the day after Thanksgiving. In 2021 there will be Scotch Pine, White Pine and Canaan Fir trees to choose from to cut and Frazier Fir trees pre-cut for sale.
Shop a festive wonderland at the Hobnob Holiday Market – over 100 vendors with each space dressed in cheery holiday style! Choose from handpicked vintage finds, creative handmade goods, fun seasonal decor, boutique clothing, bath treats & candles, handmade jewelry, kid’s gifts, & more – at the Boone County 4H Fairgrounds.
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater.
The Trick-or-Treat Trail is a free, open-house-style event where local businesses and organizations will pass out candy along the trail. The event, presented by Traders Point Christian Schools, will be held on Saturday, October 30 from 4-8 p.m. at Anson Acres Park (4671 Anson Blvd).
If YOU want FEAR, If you want FUN, If you want a FULL evening of LIVE Entertainment, then INDIANA FEAR FARM is the place for YOU! The Headless Horseman rides again every weekend in October with Spectacular thrills in our Hollywood Style Haunted Hayride Stunt Show and blood curdling chills around every corner as you Scream your way through the Slaughter Barn!
A wonderful weekend in Whitestown begins Friday, October 1st from 5:00PM-10:00PM. Fill your car with friends and family and make your way to the front parking lot of the Whitestown Municipal Complex for local food, drinks, activities for kids, food eating competition, and live music by Jayne Bond and The Pink Martinis! All ages are welcome. Admission is free of charge.
The Zionsville Lions Club hosts their annual July 4th Celebration with more activities than ever! Events start at 5pm with DJ Music, a Kids Corner, Festival food and the spectacular fireworks at dusk. Parking available. Free admission
Whitestown’s Independence Day Celebration starts at 5pm on July 3rd – with a DJ, carnival style food, ice cream, and fireworks once it gets dark! So, bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and the family to enjoy a great fun-filled evening!
Poor Jack Carnival will be in Lebanon from June 29th through July 4, 2021. The Carnival opens at 6pm nightly. We hope you will plan to join us for a fun-filled week of patriotic celebrations – including the annual Fourth of July Parade on July 4th followed by fireworks at Memorial Park!
The 2021 Summer Concert Series sponsored by the Zionsville Cultural District takes place in Lions Park on Wednesdays in June and July and features a diverse group of musical acts. Free admission. Bring your lawn chair and picnic basket, then sit back and enjoy the live music. Performer Mr. Daniel starts at 6:30 with a program of children’s songs with the featured group playing 7-8:30pm.
All Summer long through October 1st, Hickory Hall Polo Club hosts Friday night polo matches – just $40 per carload of spectators. All Polo at Sunset events are family focused and most support a local charity. Picnics and tailgating are encouraged. Dress is casual and comfortable. Action is non-stop and you’ll love the “Divot Stomp”.
The Hobnob Summer Market at the Boone 4H Fairgrounds will feature an indoor/outdoor setting with vendors in multiple barns & buildings all surrounding a central food court. Picnic tables will be scattered about with a kid’s playset at the center of it all.
Kick off the summer on Lebanon’s Courthouse Square with a weekend filled with live music from the area’s biggest bands! 8 great bands playing over a Saturday/Sunday – and it’s FREE! Good food and beverages available, too!
Every Wednesday in August from 7-8:30pm, Zionsville Cultural District will continue the music in Zionsville’s historic Lincoln Park. Bring your lawn chairs for the 29th year of FREE live concerts under the Gazebo.
The popular outdoor dining event – Night on the Bricks – on Main Street Zionsville returns May 6th – and will continue on a Thursday night every month through October! Bring your chairs and your appetite and dine on the Bricks with a delicious dinner from one of our many great Zionsville locally-owned restaurants. Masks are requested for this event and please no coolers or food from home.
The City of Lebanon, in partnership with Indiana On Tap, is excited to present the 5th Annual ‘Savor Lebanon’ Craft Beer, Wine, & Spirits Fest to be held on Saturday, May 1st from 2pm – 6pm – outside on the Courthouse Square. Enjoy unlimited samples from 20+ craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, meaderies & cideries from all over the state. Two great bands – Duke Tumatoe & the Power Trio plus the Andrew Vaughn band will be performing.
The Indy Ad Show is the nation’s premier show to find vintage and antique advertising. Over 250 antique advertising and toy dealers from around the country come together to provide collectors with a great opportunity! Friday, April 30th – Saturday, May 1st at the Boone County 4H Fairgrounds.
Eat local this March 16-28 throughout Boone County as our locally owned restaurants add something special to tip-off the tournament excitement in Central Indiana. Learn More Here!
Known for its boutiques, shops, galleries and restaurants, Zionsville comes alive during the holidays, with the inside-out sale, shop local Saturday and many more fun events – including Santa in his Santa House on weekends! For a great day of shopping and dining, head to Zionsville this holiday season for Christmas in the Village!
A fun for all in the family 2 and 4 mile walk/run that begins Thanksgiving morning on the bricks of Zionsville’s Main Street. Everyone from serious runners, families with dogs, costume participants to parents with kids in strollers are welcome. All proceeds go to the Boone County Boys & Girls Clubs. The 2020 race set-up provides for a safe distance and still fun event permitted by Boone County Health Department COVID prevention rules.
Bites of Boone County is a restaurant week event – November 3-7 – that highlights locally owned Boone County restaurants. Participating restaurants will offer a special meal or a discount to diners. More than 25 local restaurants plan to participate in the event.
3 Shows For The Price Of One featuring America’s Premiere Antique Advertising / Toy Show, Gas & Oil, and Antique Market at one of the nation’s premier shows. Over 250 antique advertising and toy dealers from around the country come together to provide collectors with a great opportunity! Petroliana lovers will find pumps, oil cans and automotive advertising of all kinds. For antique lovers, discover everything from Modernism and fine art, Mid Century to the most ancient of relics will be offered at the Boone County Treasure Hunt!
Brick Street Market 2020 will look a little bit different than Brick Street Markets in the past. As is usual, you will find vendors of wonderful handmade goods set up on Main Street in Zionsville for this event. Food vendors will be set up in the town parking lot located at Pine and Main Streets. Attendance is free but you must get a ticket and time online.
On Thursday evenings this summer from 5 – 9 p.m., residents can sit at one of the many tables set up on Main Street, order from local restaurants and remain socially distanced while enjoying dinner on the Brick Street. During this event, residents can also visit the retailers lining the Brick Street – a perfect night on the town.
Presented by the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, The Nutcracker comes to Zionsville. Begin your holiday season as a guest at the Stahlbaum family holiday celebration and share in Clara’s dreamlike journey with her Nutcracker Prince. Watch as Clara battles the evil Rat King, dances with the Snow Maidens, and accompanies the Sugarplum Fairy through the Land of the Sweets.
Enjoy the enchanted music of Tchaikovsky’s beautiful score and the beautiful voices of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. Young and old alike will delight in this holiday tradition. Click here for more information or to buy tickets to The Nutcracker!
Saturday, December 7, Victorian Holidays at the SullivanMunce opens with the SMCC Guild’s Annual Bake Sale featuring delicious, homemade treats and goodies all wrapped up and ready for gift-giving or to enjoy yourself!
The Holiday Gift Shop features handcrafted gifts and items by Indiana artists and artisans that are perfect for holiday gift-giving. Items include art, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, scarves, ornaments and more.
The annual Christmas in the Village family friendly parade begins at 5:00 pm featuring the Zionsville HS Marching Band, reindeer, celebrities, characters and of course, Santa. Join us as Santa arrives in Zionsville in style! This years parade theme is Jingle Bells!
Once again the Sugar Creek Art Center hosts their annual Holiday Weekend Bazaar in downtown Thorntown.
Visitors to the center will find unique and hand crafted gifts, from local artists and artisans. Discover original work by painters, potters, photographers, wood-smiths, print makers, soap makers and laser engravers.
For one of a kind holiday gifts, visit Sugar Creek Art Center’s Holiday Weekend Bazaar on Nov 29th – Dec 1st – open 11am – 5pm.
The 3rd annual Festival of Lights event will celebrate the beautiful and colorful Indian culture on Saturday, November 2nd from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. at the Whitestown Municipal Complex.
There will be professional dance performances, Henna and other traditional crafts, vendors, and delicious & authentic food available for purchase by Tandoor & Tikka restaurant. FREE admission! Bring the whole family.
The Headless Horseman rides again every weekend in October at INDIANA FEAR FARM with Spectacular thrills in our Hollywood Style Haunted Hayride Stunt Show and blood curdling chills around every corner as you Scream your way through the Slaughter Barn! Open weekends in October.
It’ll be a great day of live music, tasty food and lots of Fall fun as the Sunshine Music Festival & Fall Market returns to the Whitestown Town Complex. Come enjoy great sounds by 3 great groups – Groove Smash, The Isaac Rudd Band and The Doo!
Zionsville’s annual Ghost Walk hosts a spooky walking tour through the Village with live reenactments by well known ghosts and spirits that have haunted homes and businesses on and around Main Street for over 150 years.
Sponsored by the SullivanMunce Cultural Center, this popular event is family friendly Halloween fun.
Lincoln’s Lebanon and Civil War Re-enactment is a two day festival featuring a wide range of activities, dedicated to the spirit of the mid 1800s. Events include a visit from one of America’s most beloved presidents, live Civil War battles and encampments, pioneer demonstrations, vendors and live music of the era!
The Boone County Treasure Hunt returns to Lebanon’s 4H Fairgrounds with America’s Premiere Antique Advertising / Toy Show, Gas & Oil, and Antique Market! Enjoy 3 Shows For The Price Of One with leading vendors bring treasures for you to discover!
An all ages food and beverage sampling event from some of Boone County’s finest establishments! Live music by “When Country Went Pop!” band. Lots of fun and great food for the whole family!
Coming again to you right in The Heart of Lebanon, the 2019 Augtoberfest will be a Not-to-Be-Missed evening of fun.
Enjoy the city with friends and family with music, food, games, giveaways and frosty brews at this 21 and over event. Free admission, too!
Take a trip back to rock and pop from yesteryear as this year Augtoberfest welcomes two great bands – the Route 161 Ramblers and The Big 80s!
Lebanon’s annual 4th of July festivities have become a tradition with residents of Boone County, Indiana. The excitement and energy around these events draws thousands of visitors from around Indiana and beyond. Come for the parade, live music with The Toasters and a big fireworks display on July 4th! To read the full list of events and activities – Click Here!
The Mel Kenyon Classic cart race returns to Lebanon’s Memorial Park with live racing, food trucks, family fun, and a STUNT JUMP!
Set for May 18th and 19th, The Mel Kenyon Classic is a go-kart racing event designed to have “something for everyone,” while honoring Lebanon, Indiana racing legend Mel Kenyon.