It is well-known that Indiana is one of the best places for fall leaf-peeping. Changing leaves paint the gently rolling hills of Southern Indiana in brilliant tones of red, orange and gold. Unlike other parts of the state, the landscapes and hilltops in Down Home Southern Indiana are particularly stunning. Combine the most beautiful leaf peeping with the many fabulously fun fall festivals listed below.
September

Ferdinand Folk Festival, Ferdinand
Sept. 1 – 3: Paoli Fall Festival, Paoli (EST)
Sept. 1: Latino Cultural Festival, Huntingburg (EST)
Sept. 2: Front Porch Fest, Evansville (CST)
Sept. 7 – 9: Victory International Film Festival, Evansville (CST)

Dale Fall Fest
Sept. 7: Dale Fall Fest, Dale (CST)
Sept. 7 – 10: Lanesville Heritage Weekend, Lanesville (EST)
Sept. 8: Fiesta Evansville, Evansville (CST)
Sept. 9: Draggin’ Main, Tell City (EST)

Mitchell Persimmon Festival
Sept 16: Ferdinand Folk Festival, Ferdinand (EST)
Sept 23: Monarch Festival at MountFest, Mount St. Francis (EST)
Sept. 22: St. Meinrad Rocks Festival, St. Meinrad (CST)
Sept. 23 – 30: 76th Annual Mitchell Persimmon Festival, Mitchell (EST)
Sept. 23 – Oct. 29: Happy Halloween Weekends at Holiday World & Splashing Safari, Santa Claus (CST)
Sept. 30: For the Save of the Song, Evansville (CST)
October

West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, Evansville
Oct. 1: Rome Fall Fest, Rome, IN (EST)
Oct. 2 – 7: West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, Evansville (CST)
Oct. 8: Fiesta Evansville, Evansville (CST)
Oct 14: Haunted Huntingburg Blues Festival, Huntingburg (EST)

Glasstoberfest, Corydon
Oct. 20 & 21: Glasstoberfest, Corydon (EST)

Shubael Little Pioneer Village Fall Open House, Cannelton
Oct. 21 & 22: Shubael Little Pioneer Village Fall Open House, Cannelton (CST)
Oct. 21: Harvest Home Arts & Crafts Festival, Jasper (EST)
Oct. 28 & 29: Corydon Extravaganza, Corydon (EST)
Nov. 16 – 31: Festival of Trees & Santa Claus Exhibit, Jasper (EST)
You’ll want to immerse yourself in Southern Indiana Fall paradise. Pair your festival-going and leaf peeping with a scenic overnight stay. In Down Home Southern Indiana, the welcome mat is always out, but don’t mind the fallen leaves.
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