Food festivals in Indianapolis worth planning a trip around, by month.

Festivals through the year

November 2026 1 festival

Carmel Christkindlmarkt

  • ★ 4.3
  • 21 Nov to 24 Dec
  • Free entry

German Christmas market on Carter Green in Carmel, north of Indianapolis, with raclette, wurst, pretzels, Käsekuchen and Glühwein, 21 Nov to 24 Dec.

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Holidu, from USD 102 a night

January 2027 1 festival

Devour Indy Winterfest

  • ★ 4.5
  • Expected 19 Jan to 1 Feb 2027
  • Free entry

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser

Devour Indy Winterfest runs January 19 to February 1, 2026 across Indianapolis.

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Holidu, from USD 102 a night

May 2027 1 festival

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June 2027 1 festival

August 2027 4 festivals

Indiana State Fair

  • ★ 4.6
  • Expected 7-23 Aug 2027
  • From $15

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser

The Indiana State Fair on East 38th Street, Indianapolis runs August 7 to August 23, 2026.

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Holidu, from USD 102 a night

Indy GreekFest

  • ★ 4.2
  • Expected 20-21 Aug 2027
  • Free entry

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser

Indy GreekFest at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Carmel runs in late August.

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Holidu, from USD 102 a night

Devour Indy Summerfest

  • ★ 4.3
  • Expected 24 Aug to 6 Sep 2027
  • Free entry

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser

Devour Indy Summerfest in Indianapolis runs August 24 to September 6, 2026.

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