September 2026
Sep 10 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Jr. Canvas Paint – Autumn Owl
Lincoln Center
Sep 11 2026
All Day
Community Wide Garage Sale
Sep 17 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Canvas-Autumn at the Lake
Lincoln Center
Sep 24 2026
All Day
Backyard BBQ Festival
Highland Main Square
October 2026
Oct 02 2026
4th Annual Fright Ride
Oct 04 2026
All Day
Cape Cod Trip
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Backyard BBQ Festival
Highland’s Backyard Barbecue is back—and we’re adding an extra night of fun this year!
Join us September 24–27 at Main Square Park for four days of live music, carnival rides, food, a beer garden and children’s activities!
Main Square Park
3001 Ridge Road, Highland, IN
3001 Ridge Road, Highland, IN
FESTIVAL HOURS
Thursday, September 24: 5:00–10:30 PM
Friday, September 25: 5:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 2:00–11:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 2:00–9:00 PM
Friday, September 25: 5:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 2:00–11:00 PM
Sunday, September 27: 2:00–9:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY
5:30–7:00 PM: Mr. Countryman
8:15–10:30 PM: Nawty
5:30–7:00 PM: Mr. Countryman
8:15–10:30 PM: Nawty
FRIDAY
5:30–8:00 PM: Exit Zero
8:30–11:00 PM: Hairbangers Ball
5:30–8:00 PM: Exit Zero
8:30–11:00 PM: Hairbangers Ball
SATURDAY
2:30–4:00 PM: Morning Glories
4:00–5:30 PM: Dave & Dave
6:00–8:00 PM: Mr. Funnyman
8:30–10:30 PM: Echoes of Pompeii
2:30–4:00 PM: Morning Glories
4:00–5:30 PM: Dave & Dave
6:00–8:00 PM: Mr. Funnyman
8:30–10:30 PM: Echoes of Pompeii
SUNDAY
3:00–4:30 PM: The Dirty Buoys
5:00–6:30 PM: Crossthreads
6:30–9:00 PM: JUMP – America’s Van Halen Experience
3:00–4:30 PM: The Dirty Buoys
5:00–6:30 PM: Crossthreads
6:30–9:00 PM: JUMP – America’s Van Halen Experience
CARNIVAL HOURS & WRISTBANDS
Thursday: 5:00–10:00 PM | $28 wristbands
Friday: 5:00–10:00 PM | $33 wristbands
Saturday: 2:00–6:00 PM | $28 wristbands
Saturday: 6:00–10:00 PM | $33 wristbands
Sunday: 2:00–8:00 PM | $33 wristbands
Friday: 5:00–10:00 PM | $33 wristbands
Saturday: 2:00–6:00 PM | $28 wristbands
Saturday: 6:00–10:00 PM | $33 wristbands
Sunday: 2:00–8:00 PM | $33 wristbands
SENSORY FRIENDLY CARNIVAL
Sunday, September 27 from 1:00–3:00 PM
This special session offers a more sensory-friendly carnival experience. Advance registration is required:
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Saturday from 2:30–3:30 PM
Create Your Own Squishy
Create Your Own Squishy
Sunday from 2:00–3:00 PM
Mini Pumpkin Decorating
Mini Pumpkin Decorating
Children’s activities will take place in a designated kids-only area at no additional cost while supplies last.
Invite your family and friends, and make plans to spend the weekend with us at Highland’s Backyard Barbecue!