Our Annual Events
First Fridays in February - December
First Fridays - Downtown Wabash
Monthly street festival jam-packed with food trucks, vendors, downtown shopping and vendors.
Downtown Wabash First Fridays are sponsored by Crossroads Bank and Pettit Printing, Wabash County Museum, Beacon Credit Union & KISS 95.9 FM.
Friday, April 1…………………………………‘Hop’ into Spring
Friday, May 6………………………………….Seniors & Sidewalk Sales
Friday, June 3………………………………….Downtown Wabash pARTy
Friday, July 1……………………………………The All-American
Friday, August 5………………………………Back-to-School Bash
Friday, September 2………………………..Fiesta Friday
Friday, October 7…………………………….Harvest & Hops
Friday, November 4…………………………Flannel Fest
Friday, December 2…………………………Wabash Winterland
April 16, 2022
Bunny Bash
A morning of free Easter-themed activities including a min-Easter egg hunt in the hedge maze and labyrinth, at the Charley Creek Gardens. Color Easter eggs and get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny! Free Admission
Every Thursday in June
Summer Music Series
Enjoy live music, food, and drinks on the plaza at the Honeywell Center. Bring your own chairs and enjoy the free show! The Plaza Grill will be fired up and ready to feed you and all of your friends!
Second Fridays in June - October
2nd Fridays on Main
“Shop, Gather & Dine” in North Manchester for the new “2nd Fridays on Main” hosted by Manchester Alive: Main Street Chamber Alliance. Enjoy live music, vendors, kid’s activities and so much more as we celebrate community in 2022.
June 11, 2022
Wabash - Run the River Half Marathon | 10K | 5K
The brand new event includes a half marathon, 10K and 5K run options with a block party that will feature music and food vendors. Registration includes a free event t-shirt and commemorative glass for the top 20 overall half-marathon finishers.
June 16-18, 2022
Lagro Good Ole Days
A three day festival in downtown Lagro, a little river-town with a big heart and a lot of recent investment! Enjoy a parade, car show, kid’s activities, a tractor pull, a beer tent, and building tours.
July 16-24, 2022
Wabash County 4-H Fair
Livestock judging and competitions, tractor pull, live music, student project displays and of course the Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen pageant. Full fairway of carnival rides and annual demolition derby!
July 30, 2022
Bluegrass at Hopewell
Spend the evening socializing with your friends and family listen to bluegrass music at the Rustic Barn at Hopewell. Excellent food and a cash bar onsite. Trolley No. 85 will give you a ride to the Rustic Church at Hopewell for a bourbon tasting and shopping antiques.
August 19-20, 2022
Kunkel Cruise-In
One of the largest two-day car shows in the state of Indiana, with over 400 vehicles on display. The show is judged which attracts the best classic and muscle cars to compete for prizes. Food vendors onsite!
Weekends September - October
Long Lake Fall Festival
Enjoy fall in Wabash County at Long Lake. There are oodles of kids Activites including hay rides, a bounce-house, gem mining, boat rides, a ninja warrior course and more. There is also a pumpkin patch and fall decor for sale.
September 8-10, 2022
Roann Covered Bridge Festival
A three day festival that includes free live entertainment, food and craft vendors, ours of the Stockdale Mill, and a fantastic car and motorcycle show, plus a HUGE parade.
September 11, 2022
Dam to Dam Bike Ride
Join 100s of cyclist from across the country as they ride throughout Wabash County. Riders enjoy this bike tour which appeals to all riding levels with routes from 15 miles to 150 miles. Breakfast and lunch is always included with registration.
September 17, 2022
Founder's Festival
Make plans to join in on the celebration of those who had an impact on Wabash, IN. This festival has food, kids activities, a reenactment, and of course a parade. Sidewalk sales, food trucks and lots of vendors!
October 15, 2022
Wabash Cannonball Chili Cook-off
Known as the largest chili cook-off east of the Mississippi, you can taste over 100 chili’s and vote for your favorite run for just $5. All funds are earmarked for local charities. CASI sanctioned and blind-tasting divisions available.
November 18, 2022
Jingle Jubilee
Celebrate the annual lighting of the courthouse, see Santa and his reindeer, shop sale specials from the Downtown Wabash shops and boutiques. Kids enjoy winter activities and Trolley No. 85 will take folks around town.
March 2023
FAME Festival
A one-day festival with student art displays and performances, multicultural workshops I music and art, student craft projects, and more! Free admission.
Reserve Trolley No.85 For Your Next Event
The 34 passenger people-mover is available for private, historic tours, wedding celebration shuttle services, public events, and much more.
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