Events

James Dean Festival and the James Dean Run Car Show

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

Sponsored by the Fairmount Historical Museum annually, this event includes a huge car show featuring 50's classic and custom autos.  Parade of Neon, special guests, swap meet, and plenty of 50's entertainment!  James Dean look-alike contest, dance contest, carnival rides and lots of fun along Main Street in the heart of James Dean's hometown of …

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Jonesboro River Rally 2023

Main Street - Jonesboro Main Street, Jonesboro, IN

Annual Jonesboro River Rally! See more than 15,000 bikes.  Free Admission. Motorcycle Trapeze High Wire Thrill Show, Ball of Steel, Harley Stunt Riders Friday and Saturday.  Friday gates open at 11am and bands play from 4pm-midnight. Bike show registration Saturday 10am-2pm, judging at 3pm, awards at 5:30pm. Fun field events Saturday. Great bands play Saturday …

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Garfield Race

Downtown Fairmount Main Street, Fairmount, IN

The 33rd Annual Garfield Race is just around the corner and registration is officially open! You can register through the website mainstreetfairmount.org. Registration ends on September 8th. If you have any questions email fairmountmainstreet@yahoo.com. 

Fairmount Farmers Market

Grains and Grill Restaurant 407 W. Washington St., Fairmount, IN

The Fairmount Farmers Market will have over 40 vendors! Be sure to checkout the Fairmount Farmers Market.

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Farmers Market – Marion

Courthouse Square 100 E. 3rd St., Marion, IN

You'll find the freshest fruits and vegetables at our market. Brown eggs, jams and baked goods available. Food, local honey, arts and crafts each week. See you on the square in downtown Marion!

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Summer at Hive Mind Market

Kohl's Parking Lot 4114 S. Western Ave, Marion, Indiana

Hive Mind Market will be hosting their Summer Season every Saturday from May 27-Sept.30 from 10am-3pm. Hive Mind Market is always accepting vendors and is a rain or shine event.

James Dean Weekend-Free Movie

Downtown Fairmount Main Street, Fairmount, IN

Join the James Dean Weekend fun with a free showing of "Rebel Without a Cause". This event will take place at the Main Street Stage in Fairmount.

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Farmers Market – Marion

Courthouse Square 100 E. 3rd St., Marion, IN

You'll find the freshest fruits and vegetables at our market. Brown eggs, jams and baked goods available. Food, local honey, arts and crafts each week. See you on the square in downtown Marion!

Hive mind: Full Spec Fest

Khols Parking lot 4114 S Western Ave, Marion, Indiana

Second annual Full Spec Fest: A Full Spectrum Experience. New changes will be happening this year including more live music, activities and will be hosting this year's festival in the Kohl's parking lot from 10-6pm! Stay tuned for more updates.

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Summer at Hive Mind Market

Kohl's Parking Lot 4114 S. Western Ave, Marion, Indiana

Hive Mind Market will be hosting their Summer Season every Saturday from May 27-Sept.30 from 10am-3pm. Hive Mind Market is always accepting vendors and is a rain or shine event.

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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October Hive Mind Market

Khols Parking lot 4114 S Western Ave, Marion, Indiana

Hive Mind Market will be open every Friday in October, from 5-9pm for Hive Mind Night Markets, as well as every Saturday for our regularly scheduled markets from 10-3pm in the Marion Kohl’s parking lot.

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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