# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The 2026 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Welcome to INDIANA'S LARGEST FESTIVAL, The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival! 🎉 

October 9-18, 2026

This festival is located in Parke County, Indiana, and was founded in 1957. This 10-day festival always starts on the 2nd Friday in October. The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival – showcases the county’s 31 historic covered bridges and features authentic arts and crafts, fantastic food, and beautiful fall foliage. 

There are 9 festival communities scattered throughout Parke County. Each community has a specialty they are known for, make sure to visit them all! The festival is headquartered on the courthouse lawn in Rockville, Indiana, where you will find amazing food, artistans, vendors, and more open daily from 9 am to 6pm.

Tickets are NOT required, please be aware of scammers "selling" tickets and DO NOT send them money.

Learn more at www.coveredbridges.com/covered-bridge-festival

For more information contact:
Parke County’s information center
Old Railroad Depot at 401 East Ohio
www.coveredbridges.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockville/the-2026-parke-county-covered-bridge-festival/200029119088031
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1301

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rockville
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Parke County Courthouse Rockville, In
- **lat**: 39.762100250485
- **long**: -87.228201126933
- **full address**: Parke County Courthouse Rockville, In, 116 W High St, Rockville, IN 47872-1716, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The 2026 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The 2026 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival being held?
  - **A:** The 2026 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival takes place on Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Parke County Courthouse Rockville, In, 116 W High St, Rockville, IN 47872-1716, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The 2026 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival?
  - **A:** The 2026 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival is organized by Parke County Indiana.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The 2026 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rockville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,300+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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