# Festivals in Merrillville 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Merrillville 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: CrimeStery Fest 2026
  - **Description**: CrimeStery-Fest 2026 — All Things Crime and MysteryThe Northeast's Coolest Crime Convention!Calling all true crime enthusiasts, CrimeStery-Fest returns for an immersive three-day celebration
  - **Date**: Fri, 09 Oct at 04:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/danvers/crimestery-fest-2026-tickets/80005231957486
  - **Venue**: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA, USA
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  - **Price**: min: 30, max: 90, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: exhibitions, conferences

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## Festivals Events in Merrillville

- **Event Name**: Northwest Indiana Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market
  - **Description**: Join us at Northwest Indiana Spooktacular Craft & Vendor MarketAbout this Event🎃 👻 Get Ready for a Spooktacular Weekend at the
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merrillville/northwest-indiana-spooktacular-craft-and-vendor-market/100001980663250099
  - **Venue**: 2109 Southlake Mall
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: shopping
- **Event Name**: GREEK FEST 2026!
  - **Description**: Experience the flavors and spirit of Greece at our annual Greek Food Fest!

Mark your calendars, as we will be celebrating our Greek culture, cuisine and community IN PERSON this year! Join us the weekend of Aug. 21-23 for a weekend filled with delicious
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 03:00 pm – Fri Aug 21 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merrillville/greek-fest-2026/200030272568129
  - **Venue**: 8000 Madison Street, Merrillville, IN, United States, Indiana 46410
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  - **Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, music, drive-thru, food-truck-festivals, live-music, food-drinks, art, fine-arts, entertainment, calendar
- **Event Name**: Northwest Indiana Fall Craft & Vendor Market
  - **Description**: Join us for Northwest Indiana Fall Craft & Vendor MarketAbout this Event🍂 ✨Fall Into Fun at the Northwest Indiana Fall Craft & Ve
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merrillville/northwest-indiana-fall-craft-and-vendor-market/100001980578659085
  - **Venue**: Southlake Mall
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals
- **Event Name**: The Jesus Revival: All About Jesus
  - **Description**: ALL ABOUT JESUS.

The Jesus Revival will be happening this August.
One goal. One mission. One purpose: to make it all about Jesus. We’re inviting every church, every person, every business.. this isn’t about religion, this is ALL ABOUT JESUS!

This event
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merrillville/the-jesus-revival-all-about-jesus/200030472739720
  - **Venue**: 805 W 57th Ave, Merrillville, IN, United States, Indiana 46410
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## Trending Events in Merrillville

- **Event Name**: Influential Women Awards
  - **Description**: JOIN US IN CELEBRATION

For more than 15 years, the Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards Banquet has honored the women who shape our region — its businesses, industries, and communities. As the longest-running awards program recognizing women in
  - **Venue**: 3550 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
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- **Event Name**: 🎃 Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions 2026 Season: The Fear Returns 👻
  - **Description**: Open September 25 – November 1, 2026
📍 7611 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

The screams return this fall as Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions opens its gates for the 2026 season! Step into Northwest Indiana’s ultimate Halloween destination—where new h
  - **Venue**: 7611 E 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN, United States, Indiana 46410
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- **Event Name**: An Afternoon With Bonnie Garmus
  - **Description**: Join bestselling author Bonnie Garmus for a special evening celebrating the release of her highly anticipated new novel, Peck & Peck.About this EventDon't Miss An Afternoon With Bonnie Garmus!
  - **Venue**: Books-A-Million
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- **Event Name**: FREE EVENT | MOVIE NIGHTS AT STEFEK PARK | MICHAEL
  - **Description**: Join us as we wrap up our Summer Movie Nights in the Park series with an unforgettable evening celebrating the King of Pop!

Let's Be Startin' Somethin' on Friday, August 21 with a special outdoor showing of MICHAEL! The fun begins at 6:00 PM, so come ear
  - **Venue**: John A. Stefek Park
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- **Event Name**: Northwest Indiana Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market
  - **Description**: Join us at Northwest Indiana Spooktacular Craft & Vendor MarketAbout this Event🎃 👻 Get Ready for a Spooktacular Weekend at the
  - **Venue**: 2109 Southlake Mall
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- **Event Name**: Class of 1986 40th High School Reunion
  - **Description**: Time to catch up, laugh, and relive the good old days with the Class of 1986 crew! We are including anyone from classes of 1983-1989 as wellAbout this EventClass of 1986 40th High School Reunion
  - **Venue**: St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church and Pavilion
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- **Event Name**: Bluey and bingo friendship fall breakfast
  - **Description**: Join Bluey and Bingo for a fun-filled fall breakfast celebrating friendship and yummy food!About this Event🍂💙 Bluey & Bingo’s Fall Friendship Breakfast 💙🍂Join us for a magical fall morning filled w
  - **Venue**: Family Life Center
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- **Event Name**: GREEK FEST 2026!
  - **Description**: Experience the flavors and spirit of Greece at our annual Greek Food Fest!

Mark your calendars, as we will be celebrating our Greek culture, cuisine and community IN PERSON this year! Join us the weekend of Aug. 21-23 for a weekend filled with delicious
  - **Venue**: 8000 Madison Street, Merrillville, IN, United States, Indiana 46410
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- **Event Name**: Northwest Indiana Fall Craft & Vendor Market
  - **Description**: Join us for Northwest Indiana Fall Craft & Vendor MarketAbout this Event🍂 ✨Fall Into Fun at the Northwest Indiana Fall Craft & Ve
  - **Venue**: Southlake Mall
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Northwest Indiana Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am at 2109 Southlake Mall), GREEK FEST 2026! (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 03:00 pm at 8000 Madison Street, Merrillville, IN, United States, Indiana 46410), Northwest Indiana Fall Craft & Vendor Market (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am at Southlake Mall), The Jesus Revival: All About Jesus (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at 805 W 57th Ave, Merrillville, IN, United States, Indiana 46410), CrimeStery Fest 2026 (Fri, 09 Oct at 04:00 pm at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA, USA).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Northwest Indiana Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am at 2109 Southlake Mall), Northwest Indiana Fall Craft & Vendor Market (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am at Southlake Mall).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Merrillville in August 2026?
  - **A:** GREEK FEST 2026! (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 03:00 pm at 8000 Madison Street, Merrillville, IN, United States, Indiana 46410), The Jesus Revival: All About Jesus (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at 805 W 57th Ave, Merrillville, IN, United States, Indiana 46410).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Merrillville on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Merrillville include 2109 Southlake Mall, 8000 Madison Street, Merrillville, IN, United States, Indiana 46410, Southlake Mall.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Merrillville range from USD 30 to USD 90. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Merrillville include Hometown Vendor Market, Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Merrillville, IN, Christian Revival Center.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Merrillville?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Merrillville.

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