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Highland’s Backyard Barbecue is back—and we’re adding an extra night of fun this year!
Join us September 24–27 at Main Square Park for four days of live music, carnival rides, food, a beer garden and children’s activities!
Main Square Park
3001 Ridge Road, Highland, IN
FESTIVAL HOURS
Thursday, September 24: 5:00–10:30 PM
Friday, September 25: 5:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 2:00–11:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 2:00–9:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY
5:30–7:00 PM: Mr. Countryman
8:15–10:30 PM: Nawty
FRIDAY
5:30–8:00 PM: Exit Zero
8:30–11:00 PM: Hairbangers Ball
SATURDAY
2:30–4:00 PM: Morning Glories
4:00–5:30 PM: Dave & Dave
6:00–8:00 PM: Mr. Funnyman
8:30–10:30 PM: Echoes of Pompeii
SUNDAY
3:00–4:30 PM: The Dirty Buoys
5:00–6:30 PM: Crossthreads
6:30–9:00 PM: JUMP – America’s Van Halen Experience
CARNIVAL HOURS & WRISTBANDS
Thursday: 5:00–10:00 PM | $28 wristbands
Friday: 5:00–10:00 PM | $33 wristbands
Saturday: 2:00–6:00 PM | $28 wristbands
Saturday: 6:00–10:00 PM | $33 wristbands
Sunday: 2:00–8:00 PM | $33 wristbands
SENSORY FRIENDLY CARNIVAL
Sunday, September 27 from 1:00–3:00 PM
This special session offers a more sensory-friendly carnival experience. Advance registration is required:
Click for Details
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Saturday from 2:30–3:30 PM
Create Your Own Squishy
Sunday from 2:00–3:00 PM
Mini Pumpkin Decorating
Children’s activities will take place in a designated kids-only area at no additional cost while supplies last.
Invite your family and friends, and make plans to spend the weekend with us at Highland’s Backyard Barbecue!
For more information, Click for Details
Join us September 24–27 at Main Square Park for four days of live music, carnival rides, food, a beer garden and children’s activities!
Main Square Park
3001 Ridge Road, Highland, IN
FESTIVAL HOURS
Thursday, September 24: 5:00–10:30 PM
Friday, September 25: 5:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 2:00–11:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 2:00–9:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY
5:30–7:00 PM: Mr. Countryman
8:15–10:30 PM: Nawty
FRIDAY
5:30–8:00 PM: Exit Zero
8:30–11:00 PM: Hairbangers Ball
SATURDAY
2:30–4:00 PM: Morning Glories
4:00–5:30 PM: Dave & Dave
6:00–8:00 PM: Mr. Funnyman
8:30–10:30 PM: Echoes of Pompeii
SUNDAY
3:00–4:30 PM: The Dirty Buoys
5:00–6:30 PM: Crossthreads
6:30–9:00 PM: JUMP – America’s Van Halen Experience
CARNIVAL HOURS & WRISTBANDS
Thursday: 5:00–10:00 PM | $28 wristbands
Friday: 5:00–10:00 PM | $33 wristbands
Saturday: 2:00–6:00 PM | $28 wristbands
Saturday: 6:00–10:00 PM | $33 wristbands
Sunday: 2:00–8:00 PM | $33 wristbands
SENSORY FRIENDLY CARNIVAL
Sunday, September 27 from 1:00–3:00 PM
This special session offers a more sensory-friendly carnival experience. Advance registration is required:
Click for Details
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Saturday from 2:30–3:30 PM
Create Your Own Squishy
Sunday from 2:00–3:00 PM
Mini Pumpkin Decorating
Children’s activities will take place in a designated kids-only area at no additional cost while supplies last.
Invite your family and friends, and make plans to spend the weekend with us at Highland’s Backyard Barbecue!
For more information, Click for Details
Date & Time
September 24, 2026
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
09/25/2026, 09/26/2026, 09/27/2026
Location
Main Square Park
3001 Ridge Rd
Highland, IN 46322
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