Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and step back into the times of 1776 at the 3rd Annual Colonial Fair on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 in Indianapolis (4635 North Illinois Street).
The Colonial Fair – presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution – fully immerses guests into the days of 1776 to meet historic characters like George Washington, watch skits, and enjoy hands-on activities like weaving, block printing a scarf, spinning wool into yarn, breaking flax into linen, and crafting candles and tinware.
There is also a spy school to become one of Washington’s spies, Liberty the Fox Hunt to find 13 foxes hidden around Middletown, and an interactive Patriot’s Pursuit scavenger hunt.
This year’s fair honors the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Publication of Common Sense, and capture of Nathan Hale. The Colonial Fair is not vendor or battle centric.
The fair is free to attend but donations are accepted. Free tickets can be claimed at colonialfair.org.
Check out the itinerary for both days of the Colonial Fair below.
What
Immerse yourself in the days of 1776 at the 3rd Annual Colonial Fair with hands-on activities, skits, historic characters, themed music, and more to kick off an early celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Participate in the Liberty the Fox Hunt, Patriot’s Pursuit scavenger hunt, and become one of George Washington’s spies. Oh, and party like it’s 1776!
When
Friday–Saturday, June 12–13, 2026
Where
4635 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Schedule
Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission
Free to attend but donations are accepted. Claim your tickets at colonialfair.org.
