Old Fashion Days in North Salem, Indiana
North Salem Old Fashion Days, a three-day event from Sept. 2nd - Sept 4th in northwest Hendricks County, will bring back all of its old traditions and introduce a few new ones all while greeting you with a smile and ushering you in for a weekend full of food, fun and lively entertainment.
A smorgasbord breakfast kicks off the festival at 7 a.m. on Saturday at the United Methodist Church on Main Street. At 11 a.m., you can't miss the Old Fashion Days Parade, the largest parade in Hendricks County. Be sure to bring a sack for the kiddos as candy will be aplenty and plan to come early as parking will fill up fast.
The North Salem Old Fashion Days began in 1975 and has continued every year since its inception. The Festival has become an important part of the heritage of North Salem and we thank the many sponsors, committee members, volunteers and community for their continued support.
With over 10,000 visitors annually, we have grown to become the largest festival in Hendricks County! We hope you will visit the North Salem Old Fashion Days and enjoy all that the festival has to offer!
The North Salem Old Fashion Days is located in North Salem, Indiana (Hendricks County) and held annually on the Labor Day Weekend. During the 3-day festival there are many attractions for all ages to enjoy. There is live entertainment, kids area and entertainment, craft booths, food vendors, and a huge parade on Saturday morning.
Other events include the Perillo's Pizza Eating Contest, 10K/5K Run/ Walk road run (Monday, Labor Day), pet parade, horse pull, pie contest, car show, truck pull on Saturday, 3rd Annual Corn Hole Tournament on Sunday, bed race, and kiddie tractor pull contests..
A smorgasbord breakfast kicks off the festival at 7 a.m. on Saturday at the United Methodist Church on Main Street. At 11 a.m., you can't miss the Old Fashion Days Parade, the largest parade in Hendricks County. Be sure to bring a sack for the kiddos as candy will be aplenty and plan to come early as parking will fill up fast.
The North Salem Old Fashion Days began in 1975 and has continued every year since its inception. The Festival has become an important part of the heritage of North Salem and we thank the many sponsors, committee members, volunteers and community for their continued support.
With over 10,000 visitors annually, we have grown to become the largest festival in Hendricks County! We hope you will visit the North Salem Old Fashion Days and enjoy all that the festival has to offer!
The North Salem Old Fashion Days is located in North Salem, Indiana (Hendricks County) and held annually on the Labor Day Weekend. During the 3-day festival there are many attractions for all ages to enjoy. There is live entertainment, kids area and entertainment, craft booths, food vendors, and a huge parade on Saturday morning.
Other events include the Perillo's Pizza Eating Contest, 10K/5K Run/ Walk road run (Monday, Labor Day), pet parade, horse pull, pie contest, car show, truck pull on Saturday, 3rd Annual Corn Hole Tournament on Sunday, bed race, and kiddie tractor pull contests..
2022 Schedule of Events
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vendor-booth applications
2023 Booth Applications
Interested in setting up a booth at Old Fashion Days? We'd love for you to join us! Here is the Vendor application where you can find all the details!
ofd throughout the years...
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Reynolds Farm Equipment
Rinehart Heating and Cooling
Bayer Chemical
Lawson & Co, Auction
DeKalb
Ceres
Fulk's Frontiersmen
Rinehart Heating and Cooling
Bayer Chemical
Lawson & Co, Auction
DeKalb
Ceres
Fulk's Frontiersmen
Become a Sponsor!
The North Salem Old Fashion Days committee is a not-for-profit organization. The Old Fashion Days relies on sponsorships for events and entertainment with fees based on the expenses we incur. The Old Fashion Days Committee members donate thousands of hours year-round to prepare for the annual festival and greatly appreciate the sponsorships and support by many local area businesses, the Hendricks County Tourism Commission and the Town of North Salem.
All sponsorship and raffle funds generated will be distributed accordingly by the North Salem Old Fashion Days Festival Committee. The sponsorship funds support the festival activities and pay for the many hidden fees incurred by the festival such as
Funds collected from Platinum Corporate Sponsors will pay for advertising, special events and entertainment.
Funds collected from Platinum Corporate Sponsors will pay for advertising, special events and entertainment.
Funds collected from Gold Corporate Sponsors will pay for promotions and other expenses.
Funds collected support the Walk/Run expenses.
Your continued support is greatly appreciated by all! With over 10,000 visitors annually, we are the largest festival in Hendricks County! We hope you will visit the North Salem Old Fashion Days and enjoy all that the festival has to offer!
All sponsorship and raffle funds generated will be distributed accordingly by the North Salem Old Fashion Days Festival Committee. The sponsorship funds support the festival activities and pay for the many hidden fees incurred by the festival such as
- Security
- Cleanup and Maintenance
- Electrical
- Stage Construction and Sound Equipment
- Permit Fees and Insurance
- Signage
Funds collected from Platinum Corporate Sponsors will pay for advertising, special events and entertainment.
- Featured first in online festival advertising with company links and brand logo
- Prominently featured on the North Salem Old Fashion Days website for 1 year
- Company mention on mic by artists throughout the Festival
- Featured first in headlines of all festival advertising, newsprint, posters, hand bills, and programs
Funds collected from Platinum Corporate Sponsors will pay for advertising, special events and entertainment.
- Featured first in online festival advertising with company links and brand logo
- Prominently featured on the North Salem Old Fashion Days website for 1 year
- Company mention on mic by artists throughout the Festival
- Featured first in headlines of all festival advertising, newsprint, posters, hand bills, and programs
Funds collected from Gold Corporate Sponsors will pay for promotions and other expenses.
- Featured on the North Salem Old Fashion Days website for 1 year
- Featured in festival advertising, newsprint, posters, hand bills, and brochures
Funds collected support the Walk/Run expenses.
- Logo on back of T-shirts
Your continued support is greatly appreciated by all! With over 10,000 visitors annually, we are the largest festival in Hendricks County! We hope you will visit the North Salem Old Fashion Days and enjoy all that the festival has to offer!
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- North Salem, Indiana, USA
Join us at your next meeting! We meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at North Salem Town Hall