Fall Festivals in Northwest Indiana
2026 Fall Festivals Roundup | Northwest Indiana
Northwest Indiana knows how to do Fall. We're talking crisp air, warm cider, harvest flavors, and every reason to get outside before the season slips away. This fall, the whole region is showing out- from Valparaiso, Chesterton, and Portage to Crown Point, Munster, and Michigan City. Here's every fall festival worth adding to your plans!
September
Whiting Empanada Fest - Whiting, IN
September 12
Whiting Lake Front Park, Whiting, IN 46394
Details here.
Crown Point Wine Festival - Crown Point, IN
September 12
Bulldog Park, 183 S West St, Crown Point, IN 46307
Details here.
Valpo Popcorn Festival - Valparaiso, IN
September 12
150 W Lincolnway Suite 1006, Valparaiso IN, 46383
Details here.
Paws in the Park - Munster, IN
September 19
8679 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN
Details here.
Dyer Fall Festival - Dyer, IN
September 19
Central Park, 942 213th St, Dyer, IN 46311
Details here.
Art Blitz Festival - Valpo, IN
September 19
Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Details here.
World Cultural Fest - Valpo, IN
September 20
Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Details here.
Highland’s Backyard BBQ Festival - Highland, IN
September 24-27
Main Square Park, 3001 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN
Details here.
Portage Harvest Festival - Portage, IN
September 26
Founders Square, 6300 S Founders Square Portage, IN 46368
Details here.
Valpo Brewfest - Valpo, IN
September 26
Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Details here.
Griffith Fall Harvest Craft Festival - Griffith, IN
September 26 & 27
Central Park, 698 N. Broad Street, Griffith, IN 46319
Details here.
October
St. John Oktoberfest - St. John, IN
October 2-4
9400 Wicker Ave, St John, IN 46373
Details here.
Wickedly Whiting - Whiting, IN
October 2-3
1417 119TH Street, Whiting, IN
Details here.
Crown Point Oktoberfest - Crown Point, IN
October 3
Bulldog Park, 183 S West St, Crown Point, IN 46307
Details here.
Pumpkins, Witches & Hayrides, Oh My! - Munster, IN
October 3
1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster, IN 46321
Details here.
Griffith Oktoberfest - Griffith, IN
October 9-11
Central Park, 600 N Broad St. Griffith, IN 46319
Details here.
Fall Festival at Haunted Hills - Merrillville, IN
October 10 & 24
7611 E 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN
Details here.
Valpo Fall Harvest Festival - Valpo, IN
October 10
Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Details here.
Brewski Festival - Valpo, IN
October 17
Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Details here.
