Columbus: Hope Heritage Days

You'll love Hope Heritage Days! It's one of Indiana's largest small town festivals. The event honors our rich rural heritage. (Hope was founded by members of the Moravian Church in 1830.) Visit us to enjoy all the offerings: Parade, Fireworks, Free Concerts, Vendors, Craft Booths, Pioneer Village, Food Booths, Exhibitions, Gospel Sing, Kiddie Tractor Pull, and MORE!

Hope Heritage Days is entering its 56th year in 2024. Long considered the quintessential Hoosier Celebration, the event is Bartholomew County’s largest and oldest multi-day festival.

From the always excellent musical entertainment to the over 125 food and vendor booths, this autumn festival is wonderfully Hoosier…. and uniquely HOPE!

September 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
September 27th: Day 1 of Hope Heritage Days
Join us on September 27th, 2024, for an evening of live music on the Bandstand! Enjoy performances by Caddo Parish from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, followed by the Dusty Leigh Huston Band from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Don't miss out on this night of great tunes and good vibes!


September 28 @ 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
September 28th: Day 2 of Hope Heritage Days
Join us on Sept. 28th for an evening of live music featuring Dirty Laundry, Night Owl Country Band, Jenna Shoaf, and Tom Wopat. Don't miss this eclectic mix of performances on the Main Stage and Bandstand!


September 29 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
September 29th: Day 3 of Hope Heritage Days
Join us on September 29th for a lively afternoon of music! Enjoy the soulful sounds of Banister Family Bluegrass from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, followed by the energetic tunes of The Bourbon from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Don’t miss out on this toe-tapping, feel-good event!

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