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Festivals
Conner Prairie’s festivals bring excitement and fun throughout the year! In June, we combine history and hops to bring you a beer festival unlike anything else in the state. We then kick off the fall festival season with Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival, Indiana's largest balloon festival. Immerse yourself in fall Indiana traditions with the Headless Horseman festival and embrace the joy of the season with A Merry Prairie Holiday. Each event is packed with unique activities, great food, and lively entertainment, perfect for unforgettable memories with family and friends.
- History on Tap
- Jupiter Flights
- Headless Horseman
- A Merry Prairie Holiday
History on Tap will take place Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Immerse yourself in a cherished Central Indiana tradition; Conner Prairie and the Horizon Council proudly present History on Tap. Savor flavors from a diverse selection of craft brewers and experience a unique beer festival where history meets hops.
Mark your calendar for the 2026 Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival, Friday through Sunday, September 11 through 13.
Indiana's largest balloon festival celebrates the wonder and innovation of flight through balloon competitions all weekend and nightly balloon glows. Meet the pilots, enjoy family-fun activities and try some new food or our specialty festival beer (21+).
The Headless Horseman will ride again Thursdays through Sundays, October 1 through 25.
For over 40 years, the Headless Horseman festival has celebrated the power of storytelling through engaging experiences, including our corn mazes, thrilling activities for the entire family, live entertainment, fall-themed food items throughout the festival and at the Apple Store, and more.
A Merry Prairie Holiday will return Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28. Throughout December the festival runs Friday through Sunday, December 4 through 20; Monday through Wednesday, December 21 through 23; and Saturday through Monday, December 26 through 28.
The magic of the holiday season comes to life beneath a canopy of thousands of dazzling lights, festive fun, and a nostalgic candlelit journey through the timeless traditions of Prairietown.