Autumntidings Fall Fest
Fall festival · Indianapolis · Indiana
The Indianapolis Art Center throws this one-day cider festival every October, pairing tastings from Ash and Elm Cider Co. with live music, vendor booths and games for kids and dogs on the lawn along the White River. It lands on October 17, 2026, a compact way to catch fall color and local cider in one afternoon.
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Plan your visit
One-day festival, Saturday Oct 17, 12-5pm at the Indianapolis Art Center
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 17–October 21
Color builds from October 11 · mostly bare by November 10
Sampled at Autumntidings Fall Fest’s own coordinates and elevation (222 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 19 weather points across Indiana, nudged 2 days later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 7 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Autumntidings Fall Fest
The color window runs about 17 days, holding until around October 28. Against Indiana overall, that is 1 day later.
This one is within Indianapolis itself, which makes it an easy half day.
Autumntidings Fall Fest on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Autumntidings Fall Fest open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 17. One-day festival, Saturday Oct 17, 12-5pm at the Indianapolis Art Center. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Autumntidings Fall Fest peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 17–October 21 (best estimate October 19). Color starts around October 11 and is mostly bare by November 10.
- How do I get to Autumntidings Fall Fest?
- Autumntidings Fall Fest is in Indianapolis. The closest city is Indianapolis, about 7 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Indiana's fall lineup.
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