Community festivals: Join the fun!

Kokomo offers a variety of annual festivals and fairs featuring music, family fun, and of course, food!

First Fridays

Free arts-based open house in downtown Kokomo held on the First Friday of select months with fun themes and family activities.
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Chocolate Celebration

Indulge in irresistible treats at this event celebrating all things chocolate! Held annually the first Friday in May.
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Strawberry Festival

Celebrate the start of summer with the Strawberry Festival in downtown Kokomo. This event is held on the first Friday in June and features vendors, entertainment, food trucks, family-friendly activities and, of course, strawberry shortcake!
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Kokomo Summer Concert Series

Enjoy great bands and musicians from around the country at the Kokomo Arts Pavilion in Foster Park. All concerts are free. Held June-September.
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Riverwalk Concert Series

Experience live music, local art, and craft beer. All concerts are held at the outdoor Riverwalk stage (located behind The Foxes Trail restaurant) on South Main Street.

Brews on Buckeye

Indiana craft beer and spirits festival with a variety of breweries, distilleries and food trucks along with live music.  Held in late July on Buckeye Street in downtown Kokomo.
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Howard County 4-H Fair

Explore 4-H exhibits, demonstrations, food vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, music, queen pageant and much more. Held mid-July at the Howard County Fairgrounds in Greentown.
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Haynes Apperson Festival

Celebrate Kokomo’s automotive heritage with car shows, parade, rides, food, live entertainment, sports festival and concerts. Held Fourth of July weekend in Foster Park in downtown Kokomo.
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Winding Creek Music Festival

Local and national bluegrass groups and musicians, workshops, arts & crafts vendors, food and drink. Held in mid-August in western Howard County.
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Christmas at the Seiberling

Experience Kokomo’s Seiberling Mansion, adorned with elaborate holiday decorations and thousands of holiday lights – inside and out. Held the Saturday after Thanksgiving through the end of the year.
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New Year’s Eve Celebration 

Ring in the New Year with annual ball drop, music and fireworks. Held on the Courthouse Square in Downtown Kokomo.
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See the complete Calendar of Events

Check out our complete Calendar of Events to find other great events happening in the Kokomo area!
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