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Local September Festivals & Events

Save these dates for local family fun

By Kristin Fouts September 1, 2021

Enjoy time with your favorite people at these local festivals and special events around Hendricks County! 


"Mayberry Man" Film Premiere & Festival

September 3-5, The Royal Theater (59 S. Washington St.), Danville

Did you know a movie was recently filmed in Danville?  Celebrate all weekend with a comedy show to benefit the Danville Fire Department, a classic car show, and a picnic on the square. More details here: https://discoverdowntowndanville.org/labor-day-weekend/


North Salem Old Fashion Days Festival

September 4-6, North Salem

The festival features the largest parade in Hendricks County with live music, food, craft booths, horse pulls, car show, tractor pull and lots more. More details here: https://www.facebook.com/northsalemoldfashiondays


McCloud Prairie Maze

September 6-October 31, McCloud Nature Park

This year's maze theme celebrates the cicada! Open from dawn to dusk daily from Sept. 4 through Oct. 31, 2021. Admission to McCloud Nature Park and the McCloud Prairie Maze is free. More details here: https://hendrickscountyparks.org/programs/mccloud-prairie-maze/


Beasley's Orchard Sunflower Festival

September 10-19, Danville

Explore seven acres of sunflowers and pick your own bouquet! Admission  also includes yard games and family fun. Bring your camera (or favorite photographer) for some iconic pictures at sunset! More details here


Fair on the Square & Handmade Market

September 11-12, Danville

Free to attend! Shop more than 100 booths featuring crafters and makers, locally grown foods, and enjoy live entertainment. More details here


Celebrating Avon

September 18, Avon-Washington Township Public Library

Celebrate Avon's history with a train display, fur trapping demonstration, weaving and dulcimer demonstrations, Civil War re-enactors, a petting zoo, and more!  More details here.


Avon Community Heritage Festival

September 25, Washington Township Park

Enjoy live music, craft and business vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, and a 5k! More details here


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