Festival Country Indiana

We're introducing our newest team member! Meet our Director of Operations and Creative Services Felicia Houston. She graduated from Manchester University in 2014. Also, please help us wish Felicia a delighted birthday! We wish you the happiest year filled with happiness and success. We're very excited to have you on our team. #festcountryin

Congratulations to John Wales, our board President, on receiving the Marty and Carolyn Williams Volunteer of the Year Award from the City of Franklin. We are very honored to have John leading our board and being a compassionate leader in our community. Congratulations, John! #festcountryin

Did you know we worked with media members in TV, radio, print and blogging to reach three million people in 2023? This generated $130,000 worth of free publicity. Through our digital ad campaigns, we served up more than 26.9 million ads. We also reached more than 31.4 million people through our billboards on Interstate 65. #festcountryin

There’s something special about summertime in Festival Country. Whether it’s a night of dancing to live music under the open sky or a hot summer day splashing at a water park, summer is when our parks, amphitheaters and downtowns come to life with music, festivals and fun. Festival Country is the perfect destination to create unforgettable memories with family and friends. Here are a few summer activities that show why our county got the name Festival Country: https://lnkd.in/g3T694p4 #festcountryin

Did you know tourism supports 3,365 jobs and generates $80.3 million in tax revenue each year? If the tourism industry didn’t exist and wasn’t generating tax revenue, the average household would have to pay $635 more each year in taxes to maintain the same level of services. Photo credit: William Chavez #festcountryin

One way we connect with the people in our communities isn't only by giving grants to build new attractions, but also by hosting special events! Today we hosted Chalk the Block during Ethos Celebration of Arts and had the chance to connect with the community and see all their artistic creations. Congratulations to our 2024 Chalk the Block winners and thank you to everyone who participated, visited, or voted! #festcountryin

Did you know we have more than 1,000 events in Festival Country Indiana every year? From festivals to concerts, there is always something festive to do just south of Indy! To find out more information about events happening or activities to do throughout this year, make sure to stop by our visitor center or tent at certain events to grab a 2024 Events Guide or Activities Guide. You can also visit our website at https://lnkd.in/dbZzUMa to stay updated. On average, 21,916 unique visitors look at our website each month. #festcountryin

Congratulations to Don Cummings, our board Vice President, on receiving the Bonnie Pribush Distinguished Leadership Award from Leadership Johnson County at Franklin College. Don is an exceptional leader in our community, and we are extremely proud to have him on our board. Congratulations, Don Cummings! #festcountryin

We're introducing the team behind the Festival Country Indiana brand! Meet our Marketing Director Shelby Morse. She is an Indiana University graduate and has been with us since 2020. Check out what her favorite summer activity is in Festival Country. We're thrilled to have her on our team! #festcountryin

Being involved in our communities is one of our greatest priorities. We do that by giving grants to support local organizations, sponsoring concerts and events, and much more. In 2023, we awarded $144,500 in grant dollars. This summer and fall there are five concert series, four of which we sponsor. We sponsored and gave grants to the Franklin Summer Concert Series, Greenwood Summer Concert Series, Bargersville Summer Concert Series, and The Picnic Concert Series at Mallow Run Winery. For more information about the concerts happening in our county, click the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/gPQHekcZ #festcountryin