Parish Festivals 2025

(To see the original full listing -- which includes previous festivals -- click here)
 

People ride a ferris wheel on May 15, 2021, at the St. Joseph Parish Festival in Shelbyville. (Photo by Sean Gallagher)

August 31

St. Catherine of Siena Parish, St. John campus, 9995 E. Base Road, Greensburg. Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fireside Inn chicken dinners, mock turtle soup, games, basket booth, country store, raffles, adult meals $15, children’s meals $7. Information: 812-212-8384, stcatherine47240@gmail.com.

September 1

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 4773 Church Road, Morris. Labor Day Picnic, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., fried chicken dinner, kids’ games, cash raffle and prizes, country store, entertainment, free admission. Information: 812-934-6218, communications@stanthonymorris.org.

St. Peter Parish, 1207 East Road, Brookville. Labor Day Festival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., fried chicken dinner, air-conditioned hall, raffles, games, beer garden, free admission. Information: 765-647-5462 brookvilleparishes@gmail.com.

September 6

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Central Ave., Indianapolis. French Market, noon-10 p.m., live music, 50 artisan booths, French food, bake sale, raffle, church tours, children’s games until 5 p.m., Club d’Arc 7-9 p.m. for grades 5-10, Mass 5:30 p.m., free admission. Information: 317-283-5508, sjoa.org/about-french-market.

September 6-7

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, 333 W. Maple St., Cambridge City. Canal Days, city-wide event, parish has food tent at festival, free admission. Information 765-529-0933, secretary@sa-se.org.

September 7

St. Mary Parish, 512 N. Perkins St., Rushville. Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 10 a.m. Mass, fried chicken, kids’ games, craft vendors, free admission. Information: 765-932-2588, dspaeth@stmaryrush.org.

September 12-13

St. Thomas More Parish, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. September-fest, 5-10 p.m., live music, balloon rides, beer and wine garden, kids’ games, food, free admission. Information: 317-831-4142, pweber@stm-church.org.

September 19-20

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday Dr. E., Indianapolis. Fall Fest Weekend, Fri.: 6-11 p.m., Adults’ Night Out, bingo, live music, beer garden. Sat.: 3-11 p.m., Family Fun Day, children’s game and activity area, free admission. Information: 317-259-4373, thartley@stluke.org.

St. Malachy Parish, 9833 E. County Rd. 750 N., Brownsburg. Country Fair and Hog Roast, Fri. 4-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m., midway, live entertainment, food, games, beer tent, sensory-friendly area available, free admission. Information: 317-852-3195, info@stmalachy.org.

September 20

St. Augustine Parish, 315 E. Chestnut St., Jeffersonville. Octoberfest, 4-10 p.m., music, authentic German food and drink, free admission. Information: 812-282-2677, communications@jeffersonvillecatholic.org.

St. Bridget of Ireland Parish, 404 E. Vine St., Liberty. Oktoberfest, 4-10 p.m., German food, beer/wine garden, basket raffle, queen of hearts, gaming, cash raffles, country store, religious items booth, snack shack, children’s play area, German band, free admission. Information: 765-825-8578, secretary@stgabrielconnersville.org.

September 20-21

St. Louis Parish, 13 E. St. Louis Pl., Batesville. Parish Festival, Sat.: 5-11 p.m., live music, pulled pork, pull tabs, cash raffle. Sun.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., chicken and roast beef dinners, country store, basket booth, plant stand, Eureka band, free admission. Information: 812-934-3204, mwachsmann@st.louisschool.org.

September 21

St. Meinrad Parish, 19570 N. 4th St., St. Meinrad. Annual Fall Picnic, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. CT, chicken dinners, live entertainment, family fun, St. Meinrad’s famous soup, raffles, church tours, country store, free admission. Information: 812-357-5533, info@myparishfamily.church,

St. Michael Parish, 101 St. Michaels Dr., Charlestown. Septemberfest, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner, authentic Mexican food, cash and quilt raffles, silent auction, games of chance, free admission. Information: 812-256-3200, stmichaelsecretary@northclarkcountycatholic.org.

September 26-27

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 5333 Washington St., Indianapolis. Fall Festival, Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 2 p.m.-midnight, kids’ games, live music, Silly Safari, foods, desserts, raffle, Monte Carlo tent, free admission. Information: 317-356-7291, ollfallfest@gmail.com.

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Oktoberfest, 5 p.m.-midnight, live music, beer and wine, food and drink, Kids Zone, trivia contest, big ticket raffle, pull tabs, 50/50, health fair, bingo, Monte Carlo, free admission. Information: 317-784-5454, parishadmin@holyname.cc.

September 26-28

SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish, 5901 Oliver Branch Road, Greenwood. Fall Festival, Fri.: 4-5 p.m. rides only, 5-10 p.m. full festival. Sat.: noon-10 p.m. full festival, rides, food, games, live entertainment. Sun.: noon-5 p.m. rides only, free admission, ride ticket prices TBA. Information: 317-859-4673, festival@ss-fc.org.

September 27

St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Oktoberfest, 5-10 p.m., live band, kids’ entertainment and activities, beer garden, stein holding competition, food trucks, free admission. Information: 317-257-4297, bulletin@saintmatt.org.

Immaculate Conception Parish, 2081 E. County Road 820 S., Millhousen. Parish Festival, 3-11 p.m., Stones fried chicken, mock turtle soup, Tree City Brew beer, Ertel’s wine, Hillbilly Corner ice cream, live music, 50/50 raffle, pull tabs, kids’ games. Information: 812-591-2362, kenny@millhousen.church.

September 27-28

St. Gabriel Parish, 232 W. 9th St., Connersville. Fall Festival, Sat. 3-11 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., both days: casino games, beer garden, concessions, basket and cash raffles, axe throwing, live music; Sat: blessing of the beer, German food, wine bingo; Sun. chicken dinner, kids’ games, horse rides, bakery, free admission. Information: 765-825-8578, secretary@stgabrielconnersville.org.

St. Michael Parish, 11400 Farmer’s Lane NE, Greenville. Parish Picnic, noon-4 p.m., indoor/outdoor seating, takeout available, beer and wine garden, raffles, silent auction, kid’s zone with pedal tractor pull, $15 boxed fried chicken dinner includes homemade dumplings, green beans, slaw and dessert, free admission. Information: 812-364-6646, st.michaelbradford@gmail.com.

September 28

St. Mark Parish, 5377 Acorn Road, Tell City. Shooting Match and Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., shooting match, raffles, handmade quilts, homemade pies, chili served by the bowl or gallon, hamburgers, hotdogs, brats and chicken sandwiches, bingo, games, free admission. Information: 812-836-2481, stmark@psci.net.

October 3-4

St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., Columbus. St. B Fest, Fri. 6-11 p.m., Sat. 4-10 p.m., live music, multicultural food, drinks, kids’ carnival, free admission. Information: 812-379-9353, stbfest@stbparish.net.

October 4

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Holy Family Campus, 815 West Main St., Richmond. Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., fried chicken dinner, silent auction, gaming, craft tent, kids’ games, music, beer tent, free admission. Information: 765-962-3902, lmiller@setoncatholics.org.

October 5

Holy Family Parish, 3027 Pearl St., Oldenburg. Parish Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., fried chicken and roast beef dinners, turtle soup, money raffle, quilt raffle, basket raffle, silent auction, craft booths, free admission. Information: 812-934-3013, holyfamilycheryl@gmail.com.

St. John Paul II Parish, 2253 St. Joe Road West, Sellersburg. Chicken Dinner and Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner with homemade dumplings, raffles, booths and country store, free admission. Information: 812-246-2512, bsmith@stjohnpaulparish.org. †