James Dean Spring Run Car Show

Playacres Park 300 E. Madison St., Fairmount, IN

Fabulous classic cars abound at this open car show presented by the 9th Street Gang Car Club.  Rain or Shine event. Free entry for spectators. Registration for cars $10 from 9am-noon. Street Rods, Classics, Muscle Cars and special interest cars.  $100 Cash Drawing for All Entries. Over 140 Awards, Model Contest. Awards presentation at 3pm.  …

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River Rat Run 5K

Hutchins Commons Pavilion 211 E. Main St., Gas City, IN

Join the fun at the Gas City 5k River Rat Run.  Register Here  Sign-in and registration begin at 7:00 am at Hutchins Commons (Pavilion just West of City Hall). Race starts at 8:00 am. The first 25 people to register will be guaranteed a race t-shirt. Awards will follow shortly after the last person finishes …

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Gas City 4th of July Parade

Gas City Main Street Main Street, Gas City, IN

Your favorite patriotic parade is back!  Lots of entries in this year's parade, and lots of patriotic fun for all the children in your family to enjoy.  The parade starts at Mississinewa High School, and will travel south on First St. to Main St., then east on Main St., concluding on 10th St. in Gas …

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DCI Open Class World Championship Finals

Wildcat Stadium E 45th St, Marion, Indiana

Drum Corps International (DCI), the leader in producing events for the world’s most elite marching ensembles for student musicians and performers, welcomes up to 12 of its elite marching music ensembles who will perform at Indiana Wesleyan University on Tuesday, August 8, in the DCI Open Class World Championship Finals, the culmination of the DCI …

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Fly/In Cruise/In

Marion Municipal Airport 5904 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN

The 32nd Annual Fly/In Cruise/In will be held Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 at the Marion, Indiana Municipal Airport (MZZ). The action starts early at 7:00am and runs until 2:00pm. This annual event features antique, classic, homebuilt, ultralight, rotorcraft and warbird aircraft as well as vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, fire trucks, autocycles, military vehicles and tractors. …

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Mama Pearson’s Fall Fest

Mama Pearson's Soaporium 125 W. Main St., Gas City, IN

A festive open air market featuring local growers, makers, & artisans. Our Fall bath & body release, 50 vendors including food trucks, boutiques, primitives, locally grown pumpkins & mums, kettle corn, local honey, Fall decor + so much more! Family fun in Gas City.

James Dean Memorial Service

Back Creek Friends Church 7560 S 150 E , Fairmount

At 5:45pm on September 30, 1955 the world lost movie star James Dean, but gained a timeless legend.  Fairmount, Indiana native James Dean made only three movies in his short life:  East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant, but the mark he made on an entire culture is his true legacy.  Memorial service …

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Leading Men Who Cook

The Covenant place 1278 S. 350 E, Marion, Indiana

Calling all local leaders, chefs, community members, and food lovers! LEAD Inc. is excited to be hosting their 10th annual fundraising cook-off: Leading Men Who Cook! On Saturday, November 4th from 5-8 PM at The Covenant Place leaders of the community will come together to compete for the title of Champion Chef while also gathering …

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Miracle on 3rd and 4th Street, Christmas City Walkway of Lights

Downtown Marion 101 E. 4th St., Marion, IN

We have booked a day full of fun for the whole family! Come out and see live reindeer, FREE Ornament decorating, FREE face painting, FREE trackless train rides, take a photo with Santa, FREE Smore's, FREE ScavengerHunt , Free puppet show, FREE movie & popcorn and much more! Enjoy delicious food with our various food …

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Grant County 4-H Winter Craft Show

Grant County 4-H Fairgrounds 1403 E. State Road 18, Marion, IN

Join the Grant County 4-H Council for the winter craft show. Check out all the vendors at the Grant County fairgrounds!

Hometown Holiday Celebration

Downtown Fairmount Main Street, Fairmount, IN

Main Street Fairmount presents Hometown Holiday Celebration! December 3rd from 4pm-6pm on The Pad for the Christmas tree lighting, free chili and cookies, free cider and hot cocoa, caroling, crafts, storytelling, face painting, Santa and more!

Annual Marion Chocolate Walk

Downtown Marion 101 E. 4th St., Marion, IN

Stroll down the charming streets of Downtown Marion and soak up the nostalgia as you go from business to business receiving a special chocolate from each stop. Tickets are $15 each and the charity that will benefit this year is SOS (save our stories) You can purchase your tickets at True Envy Boutique, Design Studio …

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Grant County

About Grant County

Grant County, Indiana, is home to nifty attractions, outtasight events and rebellious celebrities. Whether it’s saddle shoes, classic cars, vintage bikes, James Dean, or Garfield, we love everything classic and cool. Have a blast just 90 minutes North of Indy.

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