It is well-known that Southern Indiana is one of the best places for fall leaf peeping. Changing leaves paint the gently rolling hills in brilliant tones of red, orange and gold. The landscapes and hilltops in Down Home Southern Indiana are particularly stunning and create unforgettable weekend road trips. Plan your trip and pair colorful leaf peeping with the many fabulously fun fall festivals listed below.
September 2024
Happy Halloween Weekends, Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana
Dale Fall Fest
Sept. 5 – 8: Dale Fall Fest, Dale (CST)
Sept. 7: Monarch Festival at Art in the Parish Green, New Albany (EST)
Sept. 7 – 8: Big Four Arts Festival, Jeffersonville (EST)
Sept. 13 – Oct. 26: Halloween Weekends at Lake Rudolph, Santa Claus (EST)
Sept. 20 – 22: Block Bash, French Lick (EST)
Sept. 21 – 22: Festival Latino, Vincennes (EST)
Mitchell Persimmon Festival
Sept. 21 – 28: Annual Mitchell Persimmon Festival, Mitchell (EST)
Sept. 21 – Oct. 27: Happy Halloween Weekends at Holiday World, Santa Claus (CST)
Sept. 27 – 28: St. Meinrad Rocks Festival, St. Meinrad (CST)
Sept. 26 – 29: First City Music Festival, Vincennes (EST)
October 2024
West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, Evansville
Through Oct. 26: Halloween Weekends at Lake Rudolph, Santa Claus (EST)
Through Oct. 27: Happy Halloween Weekends at Holiday World, Santa Claus (CST)
Oct. 4 – 5: Steamboat Nights, Jeffersonville (EST)
Oct. 6: West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, Evansville (CST)
Oct. 10 – 12: Buffalo Trace Festival, St. Petersburg (EST)
Oct. 12: Annual Orleans Fall Fun Fest, Orleans (EST)
Oct. 31: Fright Night at the Museum, French Lick (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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