Numerous events and festivals are held in Nappanee throughout the year. Some of the highlights include the following.

To view events happening now please visit our Community Calendar.

Nappanee Apple Festival

The Nappanee Apple Festival is held annually on the third week of September. It consists of 100 craft booths, 50 commercial booths, 20 food vendors, two stages for entertainment, a large parade and an airplane flyover. The festival is home to Indiana’s largest 7-foot baked apple pie and comes out of the oven just in time to kick off the festival! In 2016 and 2013, the festival was chosen as #1 in the State of Indiana in the Top Ten Fall Festival Signature Food Items for our 7-foot apple pie. We are proud of our family-friendly atmosphere and Midwestern hospitality, the festival attracts an average of more than 80,000 people annually and has become one of the largest festivals in the State of Indiana. To learn more information, please visit the Nappanee Apple Festival website.

Friday Fest

On the first Fridays of June, July, and August our town comes together to showcase all that Nappanee has to offer. At every Friday Fest we offer live entertainment, store discounts, food & artisan vendors, a car show, and kids activities. Nappanee is the place to be! To learn more about these events, please visit Visit Nappanee's website.

Christmas Celebration

The annual Miracles at Main & Market Street Christmas Celebration is the weekend after Thanksgiving. The celebration starts with a parade downtown at 7:00 p.m. where residents and visitors line the streets. After the parade, we gather at the downtown pavilion where other activities, hot chocolate and cookies await. The celebration ends with the Mayor reading ‘The Christmas Story’ under the pavilion and the lighting of the town Christmas tree.

Interested in participating? Fill out our Christmas Parade Registration form!

Independence Day Celebration

Kick-off Independence Day with our parade. Starting at Nappanee Elementary School, West on Centennial Street to SR 19, South on SR 19 to Lincoln Street, West on Lincoln Street to City Hall.

Interested in participating in this patriotic celebration? Fill out our Independence Day Parade Registration form!

Memorial Day Ceremony

The City of Nappanee honors its fallen heroes at the Memorial Day Ceremony each year. The event is held on Memorial Day starting at 10:30 a.m. The parade route starts at Nappanee Elementary School, West on Centennial Street to SR 19, South on SR 19 to Lincoln Street, West on Lincoln Street to City Hall.

Interested in participating in this patriotic parade? Fill out our Memorial Day Registration form!