Tyndall
Summer is when our parks, amphitheaters and downtowns come to life with music, festivals and fun. Whether it’s a night of dancing to live music under the open sky or a hot summer day splashing at a water park, summer is just getting started! Here are a few favorites that show why our county got the name Festival Country:
Franklin
The Franklin Farmers Market is 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays from June 1 to Sept. 21. Enjoy fresh in-season produce, vendors with homemade goods and more at 237 W. Monroe St.
Cruisin’ the Amp returns 4 to 10 p.m. June 7 with a summer concert that features the band Train Wreck, tethered balloon rides, a car show, food trucks, and more at 237 W. Monroe St.
Ethos Celebration of the Arts is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 22 along North Main Street. Ethos features live music, vendors, arts programming, beer and wine, and other entertainment to celebrate the arts.
Greenwood
Old Town Greenwood Strawberry Festival and Handmade Market is happening 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 1 at Madison Avenue and Wiley Street. There will be savory strawberry shortcakes being served, 60 handmade vendors, live music and other entertainment all day long.
Greenwood kicks off their summer concert series with Toy Factory 7 to 9 p.m. June 1 at 100 Surina Way. The June 8 concert features Jai Baker Trio. The June 15 concert features Crush: Bon Jovi Experience. The June 22 concert features The Woomblies Rock Orchestra.
Bargersville
The Aberdeen Strawberry Festival features strawberries and strawberry shortcakes, and they will also be having free pony rides, inflatables, face painting and more. This event is noon to 4 p.m. June 1 at 5028 Abbeygate Blvd.
The Picnic Concert Series at Mallow Run Winery is continuing all month long for music and wine lovers at 6964 W. Whiteland Road. The June 1 concert features Boy Band Review from 7 to 10 p.m. The June 8 concert features The Big 80’s from 6 to 9 p.m. The June 9 concert features The Bishops from 2 to 5 p.m. The June 15 concert features Best Kept Secret from 6 to 9 p.m. The June 22 concert features Small Town: John Mellencamp Tribute from 6 to 9 p.m. The June 29 concert features Hairbangers Ball from 7 to 10 p.m.
The Bargersville Farmers Market is 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday from June 5 to Sept. 25 at 24 N. Main St.
The Bargersville summer concert series is happening 7 to 9 p.m. June 6 at 24 N. Main St. This concert features Phil Perle & The Enablers. The June 20 concert showcases Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio from 7 to 9 p.m.
Nineveh
Pours in the Park and the Strawberry Festival are happening June 1 in Nineveh. Pours in the Park will have tastings, live music, food, yard games and more noon to 4 p.m. at Johnson County Park, 7248 S. Picnic Dr. The Strawberry Festival will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nineveh Masonic Lodge, 7221 S. Nineveh Road. Fresh strawberries and handmade ice cream will be served.
Whiteland
Whiteland is kicking off their first farmers market 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 4 at the Clark Pleasant Branch, 350 Clearwater Blvd. Their farmers markets will be every Tuesday through Aug. 27.
Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Farmers Market is June 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 201 W. Main St. It will continue every Thursday through Sept. 26.
Trafalgar
The Trafalgar Farmers Market is 4:30 to 7 p.m. every Thursday from June 6 to Aug.t 29 at 108 N. State Rd 135.
Fourth of July Events
Greenwood’s Freedom Festival is 4 to 10:30 p.m. June 29 and includes a parade, live music, local food, and a firework show to conclude the evening.
Come to downtown Franklin for the Firecracker Festival with food vendors, entertainment, fireworks, and more July 3. The festival kicks off with a live concert from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. with the firework show being at 10:10 p.m.
The Edinburgh Firecracker Festival is July 4 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. This year’s schedule includes a car cruise-in from 6 to 7 p.m., bounce houses and food trucks from 5 to 9 p.m., music and entertainment. Fireworks at the water tower will conclude the evening.
To find the complete list of concerts, festivals, and other events, visit festivalcountryindiana.com.
Taylor Tyndall is public relations and events manager at Festival Country Indiana. Send comments to [email protected].
