Fall Festival
2024 Zionsville Fall Festival
September 6 - 8, 2024
Join us in Lions Park for our 71st annual festival.
This year’s theme is “At the Movies”.
There is entertainment for all ages during Fall Festival Weekend!
For Kids there are the Bounce Houses, Poor Jack’s Amusement Rides and many fun interactive shows in the Pet Pavilion and Safety Zone Area.
For Adults there are many Arts & Crafts Vendors, American Dream Car Show, and the Lion’s Lounge Saturday evening with adult beverages and the very popular “Impalas” band.
For everyone there are many popular food vendors which will have popular festival treats including: pizza, elephant ears, popcorn, shaved ice, tenderloins, ribs, pulled pork, cotton candy and much more.
We can’t forget about the parade which kicks off Saturday morning at 10 am from Zionsville Community High School which include many local marching bands, colorful floats and displays from local businesses and organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Zionsville Lions Club Fall Festival?
This is a long standing tradition of family fun, food, entertainment and frolic that is always the weekend after Labor Day. The festival is the Zionsville Lions Club’s largest fundraiser every year. Proceeds go toward the overall improvement and maintenance of Lions Park and to the club to support its various activities.
What are some of the highlights of Fall?
Friday: VIP Carnival for families with Special Needs and Poor Jack’s Carnival opens.
Saturday: Fall Festival Parade down from the ZCHS to Main Street, numerous live musical performances, Public Safety Fair, Kid’s Corner Bounce Houses, Lion’s Lounge and displays from over 100 local craft, commercial, kid, food and pet vendors.
Sunday: American Dream Car Show, Wristband Day in Poor Jack’s Carnival and all vendor areas.
What types of food are there?
All types of festival food are there to enjoy at our annual event. These favorites include: elephant ears, breaded tenderloins, pizza, barbeque pork, shaved ice, cotton candy and many more.
What is the cost and where do I park?
Fall Festival has FREE admission for people of all ages. We do have a large parking area inside of Lion’s Park, but additional parking is located near Lion’s Park on Elm and Main Streets. Parking is $8.00 per vehicle inside of Lions Park.
Do your vendors take credit card?
Most vendors take cash only. We do have an ATM located near the Zionsville Little League Concession Stand.
Is there Lost & Found or First Aid at the festival?
Lost & Found is located at the Zionsville Lions Clubhouse during the festival. If you have lost an item you can call us at 317-873-5540 or email zionsvillelions@gmail.com.
First Aid is located just north of the Gazebo in the Public Safety Area.
Are pets allowed at Fall Festival?
Animals not involved with festival exhibits or being used as service dogs are not allowed.
Prohibited Items:
Firearms, smoking in Lions Park, illegal substances and fireworks.