Grant County Visitors Bureau

James Dean Memorial Service
2024-09-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-09-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
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 honoring native son James Dean at Back Creek Friends Church. Friends , Guests and Fans remember Dean, and then make a pilgrimage to Dean’s burial site.

James Dean Festival and the James Dean Run Car Show
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-29
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 Fairmount. Visit the Fairmount Historical Museum, the James Dean Gallery, and take a trip along the James Dean Trail in Grant County.

Jonesboro River Rally 2024
2024-09-26 12:00 - 2024-09-29 18:00
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 night, Memorial Ride 10am Sunday. Great vendors, great family fun all weekend. Camping available. Sponsored by Brandt’s I-69 Harley-Davidson and Ride & Leather.

Ducktail Run Rod & Custom Car Show 2024
2024-09-26 12:00 - 2024-09-29 15:00
More than 2000 classic cars from over 40 states and Canada travel to participate in this huge show. 1972 and older only. $30 registration fee for car entry for the entire weekend, come and go as you please. No admission for visitors. Special Awards include: Best of Show, Chrome Duck Award, Best Duck Display, and the Cruise’In Award. Swap meet, crafts, and live entertainment all weekend. 50’s and 60’s music all weekend. Flame-throwing contest Saturday at dusk. Staff golf carts only at the show. ADA approved scooters allowed – otherwise, no bicycles, no scooters, no go carts, no golf carts. Rent an ADA scooter at the park or call ahead to reserve from Scooter Time Rentals 423-569-1933. Thurs hours noon-dusk, Fri & Sat hours 7am-dusk, Sun hours 8am-3pm. Vendors contact Tim 765-661-0917.

Fly/In Cruise/In
2024-09-02 07:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-03 07:00 - 14:00
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. An all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast is served! All proceeds benefit the Grant County Rescue Mission.www.FlyInCruiseIn.com

Indy Airstrip Attack
2024-08-09 08:00 - 2024-08-11 17:00
Get ready for amazing speed and incredible cars! The Revvolution Shift-S3ctor team announces the return of the Indy Airstrip Attack to Marion, Indiana! The Marion Airport is the site for this exciting airstrip exhibition that is a half-mile, side-by-side roll race and trap speed competition. This fast paced event features not only exotic cars, but some of the fastest, most powerful cars in the world. You’ll see Lamborghinis, Bugatti’s, and other prestigious makes and models battling for first place in the competition. Cars regularly exceed 200 mph. A car lover’s dream event! Event is open to both cars and motorcycles. Admission for adults $45 pre-sale Friday, Saturday and Sunday tickets and child (ages 4-12) are free all weekend. Weekend Ticket prices range from $25-$180. Weekend Tickets only available during pre-sale, not available at the gate. Limited number available, tickets at the gate subject to availability we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance so that you don’t miss a moment of the high octane fun! Rain or Shine event. Presented by Revvolution Shift-S3ctor. For a schedule of events visit https://airstripattack.co/event/indy-airstrip-attack/

James Dean Spring Run Car Show
2024-06-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-06-25 09:00 - 16:00
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. NSRA Safety Inspections. Great rock and roll music throughout the day. Proceeds benefit local charities and community programs. Food vendors and swap meet. Check out classic rides in James Dean’s hometown of Fairmount, Indiana!

Corn Field Classic Run Up
2024-06-08 20:00 - 23:00
Rev up your engines, because something BIG is coming to Grant County! Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts, history buffs, and community supporters from every corner of Indiana! Join us on JUNE 8TH for the Cornfield Classic—a celebration of motorcycling heritage and community spirit like never before! Step back in time as we tour the legendary former Glenn Scott’s Harley-Davidson, now known as Holt Muffler, and uncover artifacts from the iconic Glenn Scott era. Discover the incredible story of the Cornfield Classic, a historic event that shaped the Harley-Davidson legacy and put Marion on the map for motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you’re a flat track racer, adventure rider, custom builder, or simply love soaking in the camaraderie of motorcycle culture, this event is for you! Be a part of history in the making and help preserve our rich motorcycling heritage for generations to come. Don’t miss your chance to ride into the past and shape the future of motorcycling in Indiana! Your support means the world to us, and together, we’ll keep the spirit of Glenn Scott and the Cornfield Classic alive for years to come.

James Dean Fans Spring Get Together
2024-05-24 - 2024-05-25
Join Dean fans as they celebrate the life and times of this fabled Hollywood actor. Food, fun, games and all the famous Dean hometown sites open all weekend for tours. Details to be announced soon.

James Dean Weekend-Free Movie
2023-09-23 20:45 - 22:00
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.

Jonesboro River Rally 2023
2023-09-22 12:00 - 2023-09-24 18:00

20th Annual Pre-James Dean Car Show
2023-09-21 17:00 - 20:00
The Fairmount Lions Club will be Hosting the 20th Annual Pre-James Dean Run Car Show on Thursday, September 21, 2023. This Show will be Downtown Fairmount, Indiana. $10.00 to Register Car for Show, or Park on Main Street.

Ducktail Run Rod & Custom Car Show 2023
2023-09-21 12:00 - 2023-09-24 15:00

Upland Labor Day Street Fest
2023-09-03 16:30 - 19:00
Upland Street Fest is on Sunday, September 3, from 4:30-7:00pm! Main Street will be shut down with fun for the whole family, including food trucks, live music from The Calico Travelers, vendors from the Upland Farmers Market, Jump Up inflatables from Jump Up Bounce Rentals, and the Upland Lions Club free ice cream social.

Indy Airstrip Attack
2023-08-11 08:00 - 2023-08-13 17:00
Get ready for amazing speed and incredible cars! The Revvolution Shift-S3ctor team announces the return of the Indy Airstrip Attack to Marion, Indiana! The Marion Airport is the site for this exciting airstrip exhibition that is a half-mile, side-by-side roll race and trap speed competition. This fast paced event features not only exotic cars, but some of the fastest, most powerful cars in the world. You’ll see Lamborghinis, Bugatti’s, and other prestigious makes and models battling for first place in the competition. Cars regularly exceed 200 mph. A car lover’s dream event! Event is open to both cars and motorcycles. Admission for adults $20 pre-sale Saturday or Sunday tickets and child (ages 4-12) are free all weekend. Weekend Ticket prices range from $20-$150. Weekend Tickets only available during pre-sale, not available at the gate. Limited number available, tickets at the gate subject to availability we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance so that you don’t miss a moment of the high octane fun! Rain or Shine event. Presented by Revvolution Shift-S3ctor. For a schedule of events visit https://airstripattack.co/event/indy-airstrip-attack/.

Corn Field Classic Run Up
2023-06-02 20:00 - 23:00
Kicking off the Cornfield Classic will be a Run Up on Friday, June 2nd from 8-11pm. Troy Losure at 5247 S 150 E, Jonesboro, IN 46938

Upland Serve Day
2023-05-06 09:00 - 13:00
May 6th Upland Serve Day! This is a large-scale service project ($10,000 worth of funding) which will have two shifts: 9:00 am – 11:00 am & 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. In collaboration with the town council, community gardens team, and local park organizations to complete a significant amount of work: new mulch and border for playground at Upland park, installation of 3 disc golf goals at Upland Park, establishing a community garden, and cleaning up the Upland trial. Ultimately, it is our hope that the entire town of Upland would come together to serve our shared spaces and beautify our community. In addition to service projects, NearSpace Launch will be launching a high-altitude balloon into the upper atmosphere at 11:00 am in celebration of Space Day, which all are welcome to attend.

2025 James Dean Spring Run Car Show
2023-01-02 09:00 - 2023-01-04 18:00
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. Check out classic rides in James Dean’s hometown of Fairmount, Indiana!

Jonesboro River Rally 2022
2022-09-23 12:00 - 2022-09-25 18:00

Fly/In Cruise/In
2022-09-03 07:00 - 14:00
The 31st Annual Fly/In Cruise/In features antique, classic, homebuilt, rotorcraft, warbird and ultralight aircraft as well as classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors. Vintage war planes regularly make an appearance, and rides are available for a fee. A delicious all you can eat pancake breakfast is available from 7am-noon at the Fly/In Cruise/In. Proceeds benefit the Grant County Rescue Mission programs. Don’t miss this high-flying event!

Fly/In Cruise/In
2022-08-30 07:00 - 14:00
The 34th Annual Fly/In Cruise/In will be held Saturday, August 30,2025 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. An all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast is served! All proceeds benefit the Grant County Rescue Mission.www.FlyInCruiseIn.com

Indy Airstrip Attack
2022-08-13 08:00 - 2022-08-14 17:00
Get ready for amazing speed and incredible cars! The Revvolution Shift-S3ctor team announces the return of the Indy Airstrip Attack to Marion, Indiana! The Marion Airport is the site for this exciting airstrip exhibition that is a half-mile, side-by-side roll race and trap speed competition. This fast paced event features not only exotic cars, but some of the fastest, most powerful cars in the world. You’ll see lamborghinis, bugattis, and other prestigious makes and models battling for first place in the competition. Cars regularly exceed 200 mph. A car lover’s dream event! Event is open to both cars and motorcycles. Admission for adults $20 pre-sale Saturday or Sunday tickets and child (ages 4-12) pre-sale only $10. Weekend Ticket for both Saturday and Sunday only $30 per adult, and kids (ages 4-12) $20. Adults $25 at the gate for single day, Kids $15 at the gate for single day. Weekend Tickets only available during pre-sale, not available at the gate. Children under 3 and under are free. Limited number available, tickets at the gate subject to availability we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance so that you don’t miss a moment of the high octane fun! Rain or Shine event. Presented by Revvolution Shift-S3ctor.
