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Experience the fall festival season in Terre Haute

Mark your calendars for festival fun this fall.

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Pioneer Days is a fun family event featuring an 1800s pioneer village with activities and great food.

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Terre Haute ignites the fall season with an exciting array of festivals catering to all tastes and interests.

The festivities kick off with Wine on the Wabash on Saturday, Aug. 16, and Music at the Crossroads on Friday, Sept. 5, featuring vibrant local performances and family-friendly fun. Don’t miss the Terre Haute Balloon Fest on Friday, Sept. 12 + Saturday, Sept. 13, with its magical balloon glow and tethered rides.

Continuing the excitement is the inaugural Wabash Valley Pepper Fest & Hot Sauce Expo on Sunday, Sept. 28. Spice enthusiasts will delight in live music, a fiery taco challenge, and the daring League of Fire Hot Pepper Eating Contest — promising a fiery experience for food lovers.

Step into history at Old Fashion Days in Collett Park on Sunday, Sept. 14, and experience the charm of Pioneer Days at Fowler Park on Saturday, Oct. 4 + Sunday, Oct. 5, where historical demos and classic fall treats await.

This autumn, embark on a memorable adventure just a short drive from Indianapolis.

More fall festival fun this way.

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