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All Meetings are held at the Community Building in North Salem, IN @ 6:30pm.
Follow-up meeting regarding 2025 Festival & 2026 Dates will be posted ASAP
All Meetings are held at the Community Building in North Salem, IN @ 6:30pm.
Follow-up meeting regarding 2025 Festival & 2026 Dates will be posted ASAP
Old Fashion Days in North Salem, Indiana
The North Salem Old Fashion Days festival will return on Labor Day Weekend, September 5–6, 2026, in historic North Salem, Indiana, located in northwest Hendricks County. Each year our small town celebrates its traditions while welcoming visitors with a weekend full of food, family fun, and lively entertainment.
With more than 10,000 visitors attending annually, North Salem Old Fashion Days has grown into one of the largest festivals in Hendricks County. The festival began in 1975 and has continued every year since, becoming an important part of the town’s heritage thanks to the dedication of our sponsors, volunteers, committee members, and community supporters.
Festival highlights include the Smorgasbord Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church on Main Street and the Old Fashion Days Parade at 11:00 a.m., the largest parade in Hendricks County. Visitors can also enjoy live entertainment, a kids’ area, craft booths, food vendors, and many exciting events throughout the weekend.
Additional activities include the Perillo’s Pizza Eating Contest, 10K/5K Run/Walk, Pet Parade, Horse Pull, Pie Contest, Car Show, Truck Pull, Bed Race, and Kiddie Tractor Pull.
With more than 10,000 visitors attending annually, North Salem Old Fashion Days has grown into one of the largest festivals in Hendricks County. The festival began in 1975 and has continued every year since, becoming an important part of the town’s heritage thanks to the dedication of our sponsors, volunteers, committee members, and community supporters.
Festival highlights include the Smorgasbord Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church on Main Street and the Old Fashion Days Parade at 11:00 a.m., the largest parade in Hendricks County. Visitors can also enjoy live entertainment, a kids’ area, craft booths, food vendors, and many exciting events throughout the weekend.
Additional activities include the Perillo’s Pizza Eating Contest, 10K/5K Run/Walk, Pet Parade, Horse Pull, Pie Contest, Car Show, Truck Pull, Bed Race, and Kiddie Tractor Pull.
2025 Schedule of Events
Highlighted Events
Vendor & Sponsor Forms - Available Jan. 1st, 2026
2026 General Booth Contract
Businesses, artisans, organizations, and food vendors are invited to reserve booth space and be part of this year’s celebration. Our festival attracts thousands of attendees each year and provides a great opportunity to showcase products, promote services, and connect with the community. General booth spaces are available for retail vendors, informational booths, and non-profit organizations. To secure your spot, please complete the 2026 General Booth Contract and submit it along with the required booth fee. Spaces are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis once applications are received and approved. All vendors are required to follow festival guidelines regarding setup times, booth size, safety requirements, and permitted items for sale or distribution. Full details are included in the contract packet. We look forward to having you join us for another exciting year at the festival!
Throughout The Years...
Platinum Sponsors
Thank you Goldsmith Family!
For your gracious donation to our 2025 festival
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
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 Diamond Corporate Sponsors will pay for advertising, special events and entertainment. Deadline to be put on our schedule is July 25th.
Funds collected from Platinum Corporate Sponsors will pay for advertising, special events and entertainment. Deadline to be put on our schedule is July 25th.
Funds collected from Gold Corporate Sponsors will pay for advertising, special events and entertainment. Deadline to be put on our schedule is July 25th.
Funds collected from Silver Corporate Sponsors will pay for promotions and other expenses. Deadline to be put on our schedule is July 25th.
Funds collected from Bronze Corporate Sponsors will pay for promotions and other expenses. Deadline to be put on our schedule is July 25th.
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 Diamond Corporate Sponsors will pay for advertising, special events and entertainment. Deadline to be put on our schedule is July 25th.
- 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, handbills, and programs
Funds collected from Platinum Corporate Sponsors will pay for advertising, special events and entertainment. Deadline to be put on our schedule is July 25th.
- 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, handbills, and programs
Funds collected from Gold Corporate Sponsors will pay for advertising, special events and entertainment. Deadline to be put on our schedule is July 25th.
- 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, handbills, and programs
Funds collected from Silver Corporate Sponsors will pay for promotions and other expenses. Deadline to be put on our schedule is July 25th.
- Featured on the North Salem Old Fashion Days website for 1 year
- Featured in festival advertising, newsprint, posters, handbills, and brochures
Funds collected from Bronze Corporate Sponsors will pay for promotions and other expenses. Deadline to be put on our schedule is July 25th.
- Featured on the North Salem Old Fashion Days website for 1 year
- Featured in festival advertising, newsprint, posters, handbills, 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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