Annual county fair. Food, rides, and fun. Friendly competition and blue ribbons galore! Grounds admission free. Featured events include lawnmower races, hog wrestling, truck & tractor pull and demolition derby.
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Grant County 4-H Fair
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Juneteenth Fetival
Workshops, movies, dances, health fair, live music, rides and concessions. 5K run/s mile walk on Saturday. Times vary. For additional information contact Sheron Carson at 765-674-1197.
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Main Street Marion’s First Friday
Hosted by Main Street Marion, featuring live entertainment, artisans, crafts and children’s activities. Join the fun at the Riverfront District. Contact Main Street Marion for additional information at 765-662-1192 or visit Main Street Marion’s website.
Event Date(s)
07/05/2013 5:00 pm - 07/05/2013 9:00 pm
Save this Event to your iCal CalendarQuilters Hall of Fame Celebration
Auctions, house tours, workshops, exhibits, and lectures by some of the biggest names in quilting, as well as the induction of the new honoree into the Quilters Hall of Fame. To see class and lecture schedules, visit www.quiltershalloffame.net.
Event Date(s)
07/18/2013 - 07/20/2013
Save this Event to your iCal CalendarSwayzee Farm Days
Antique Tractor Show sponsored by the Swayzee Antique Tractor and Machinery Club. See vintage machinery, plowing demonstrations, garden tractor swap meet, pedal tractor pull, tractor games, craft area, food and refreshments. Town Parade Saturday. Live music all weekend. For additional information contact Sherrin at 765-661-6846 or at customtile@swayzee.com.
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07/27/2013 Save this Event to your iCal Calendar
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Swayzee West Park Swayzee, INMain Street Marion’s First Friday
Hosted by Main Street Marion, featuring live entertainment, artisans, crafts and children’s activities. Join the fun at the Riverfront District. Contact Main Street Marion for additional information at 765-662-1192 or visit Main Street Marion’s website.
Event Date(s)
08/02/2013 5:00 pm - 08/02/2013 9:00 pm
Save this Event to your iCal CalendarVan Buren Popcorn Festival
Downtown Van Buren is popping with excitement! Three days of Family Fun, Food and Free Entertainment. Parade, bike parade, magic show, 5K run and walk, children’s activities, free entertainment, and all the popcorn you can eat. Th & Fri 4pm-11pm, Sat 6am-midnight.
Event Date(s)
08/08/2013 4:00 pm - 08/10/2013 11:00 pm
Save this Event to your iCal CalendarUpland Labor Day Festival
Labor Day celebration featuring family fun and activities. Truck show, car cruise-in, parade, rummage, talent variety show, pedal tractor pull, mud bog and mud drag events, ice cream social, pancake breakfast, food vendors, craft vendors and live entertainment. For additional information contact Cindy Wright at 765-998-2103 or cwright72@att.net.
Event Date(s)
08/31/2013 9:00 am - 09/02/2013 9:00 pm
Save this Event to your iCal CalendarMatthews Cumberland Covered Bridge Festival
Walk or drive through the 1877 bridge for unique craft exhibits, continuous live entertainment, a variety of food vendors, antique engines, pony rides, a steam-powered sawmill, an antique tractor pull and the world famous Matthews Lions Club frosted malts! For additional information visit www.matthewscoveredbridgefestival.com or call 765-998-2928.
Event Date(s)
09/06/2013 - 09/08/2013
Save this Event to your iCal CalendarHog Daze Motorcycle Rally
Celebration of motorcycles and their history in Marion/Grant County. Live music, hog roast, field events, and much more.$5 admission/children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Anniversary Chasing Tail Memorial Motorcycle Ride on Saturday. $5 primitive camping. RV’s and campers $20. Join us at Ballard Field, 5 miles west of I-69 on 18 acres along the Mississinewa River and State Road 18.
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Splash House at Junction Park
Water slides, lazy river, play pad, and wave pool. Private parties and special group rates. Seasonal, M-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun noon-6pm. I $6 adult, $5 student and $4 seniors. Free admission 2 years and under. Season passes…
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Where to Stay
Holiday Inn Express Gas City
70 rooms–31 queen/queen, 4 double queen suites, 29 king, 2 king spa, 4 king suites. Express check-in and check-out, Priority Club Guest Reward program. Complimentary continental breakfast includes our famous, delicious cinnamon rolls. Indoor…
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Where to Eat
Ivanhoe’s Drive In
Our casual atmosphere will help you to relax and enjoy a meal with friends or family. Our menu offers sandwiches, meal-size salads, and our famous chicken salad. Treat yourself to dessert – you’ll have…
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With so many cool things to do, it's hard to decide on just one. Download and print one of our many event brochures and plan your weekend getaway in Indiana.
About Grant County, Indiana
Grant County's reputation as the coolest destination in the Midwest was established in 1955 when local native James Dean became an instant film sensation. Dean's cool, self-assured style is the hallmark of our community. From our legendary history to our current array of arts, entertainment, and recreation — It's All Cool.
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