Martinsville Fall Foliage Festival 2024 in Indianapolis, IN
The main annual event in Morgan County
Dates: October 10–13, 2024
Martinsville Fall Foliage Festival, also known as Morgan County Fall Foliage Festival, is an annual tradition in Martinsville, located 30 mi (48 km) southwest of Indianapolis. The four-day community festival takes place primarily in the historic downtown Courthouse Square in Martinsville. The event features carnival rides, street entertainment, a vibrant parade, a car show, a queen pageant, a 5K run/walk, an art show, children's activities, and more. The square also hosts live entertainment, many vendor booths, and great food.
Morgan County Fall Foliage Festival Parade (October 13, 2024)
The parade is a local tradition with over 60 years of history. In 2024, the parade theme is ” Autumn Memories – Celebrating 65 Years.” The procession starts at 1 pm near Bell Intermediate Academy, then walks to N Columbus St., to 2nd St., to Washington St., to Main St., to Columbus St., to S. Home Ave., and to Gray St. (High School).
Children's Entertainment (October 12, 2024)
Plenty of family-friendly games and activities will be available near Morgan County Courthouse from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The highlights include the Coloring Contest, Bean Bag Toss, Bubble Gum Blowing Contest, Tricycle Race, Relay Race, Straw Search, Football Toss, and Pedal Tractor Pull.
Morgan County Fall Foliage Festival Annual Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show (October 12, 2024)
The annual car show takes place from 9 am to 2 pm at John R Wooden Middle School (109 Garfield Ave., Martinsville, IN 46151). Show participants get awards & prizes. Registration for the show takes place from 9 am to 11 am in categories Best of: Show *GM *Mopar, Ford *Rat-Rod Truck *Original', and *Motorcycle *Top 50. Registration fee is $15. The awards ceremony takes place at 1:30 pm.