Feb
1
to Feb 16

Nappanee Shop Hop

Join us for two exciting weeks of shopping and dining during the Nappanee Shop Hop event!

Explore participating businesses during their regular hours and enjoy exclusive deals, all conveniently accessed through QR codes. Plus, the beloved Nappanee Challenge will make it’s return, offering fun goals to complete and exciting incentives to win. Finish strong and claim prizes at the end of the event. Don't miss out on this community-wide celebration of local shopping, dining, and fun!

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Apr
10
3:00 PM15:00

Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out: April 10, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Gather your friends for an unforgettable evening of shopping, dining, and fun at Ladies Night Out! On April 10th, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, explore local boutiques, enjoy special discounts, and indulge in delicious treats at participating businesses. With giveaways, exclusive offers, and plenty of surprises along the way, this is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself and connect with friends.

Mark your calendar for a night of laughter, relaxation, and fabulous finds!

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Apr
19
10:00 AM10:00

Bunny Trail Hop

Hop into the fun on April 19th during the Bunny Trail Hop!

Bring the kids to participating businesses during their regular hours for a delightful day of Easter excitement. Children can collect colorful plastic eggs filled with candy and other fun surprises at each stop. It's a great way to celebrate spring, explore local businesses, and create lasting family memories.

Don’t miss this egg-cellent adventure!

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Jul
11
5:00 PM17:00

July Friday Fest

Celebrate the charm of Nappanee during Embrace the Pace Days at the Friday Fest on July 11th!

From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, enjoy an evening filled with community spirit, unique finds, and vintage flair. Stroll through downtown sidewalk sales, explore local shops, and admire a stunning display of vintage cars.

This festive evening offers something for everyone, so bring your friends and family to soak up the lively atmosphere of Nappanee!

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Aug
15
5:00 PM17:00

August Friday Fest

Get ready for a Panther-packed evening at the Nappanee Friday Fest this August!

This NW Panther-themed event will showcase the incredible talent and energy of our high school community. Join us as various school groups come together to celebrate Panther pride. With the collaboration of local teachers and students, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of school spirit and community fun.

Stay tuned for the official date, and don’t miss out on this special celebration of Nappanee and its Panthers!

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Oct
9
3:00 PM15:00

Ladies Night Out

Gather your friends for an unforgettable evening of shopping, dining, and fun at Ladies Night Out!

On October 9th, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, explore local boutiques, enjoy special discounts, and indulge in delicious treats at participating businesses. With giveaways, exclusive offers, and plenty of surprises along the way, this is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself and connect with friends.

Mark your calendar for a night of laughter, relaxation, and fabulous finds!

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August Friday Fest
Aug
9
5:00 PM17:00

August Friday Fest

Don't miss Nappanee's Friday Fest on August 9th, 2024, from 5 to 9 pm! Live music, local eateries, artisans, food trucks, crafts, and more await. Free admission for an evening filled with community fun and cultural delights

Rain Date - August 16, 2024

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July Friday Fest
Jul
12
5:00 PM17:00

July Friday Fest

Don't miss Nappanee's Friday Fest on July 12th, 2024, from 5 to 9 pm! Live music, local eateries, artisans, food trucks, crafts, and more await. Free admission for an evening filled with community fun and cultural delights

Rain Date - July 19, 2024

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June Friday Fest
Jun
14
5:00 PM17:00

June Friday Fest

Don't miss Nappanee's Friday Fest on June 14th, 2024, from 5 to 9 pm! Live music, local eateries, artisans, food trucks, crafts, and more await. Free admission for an evening filled with community fun and cultural delights!

Rain Date - June 21, 2024

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Taste of Nappanee
May
18
10:00 AM10:00

Taste of Nappanee

The Annual Taste of Nappanee and Spring Artisans Market is a fantastic way to experience a number of the exciting restaurants and businesses that make Nappanee their home. This annual event is held outside on the beautiful grounds of The Barns at Nappanee. Businesses set up booths and give guests a "taste" of what they have to offer. You can enjoy samples of food from many of our city's eateries, bakeries, and more! In addition, over 60 local artisans will have booths set up to share and sell their handcrafted items. Live music by Big Daddy Dupree will fill the grounds of The Barns as we enjoy this special day to celebrate all things Nappanee!

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Ladies Night Out
Apr
18
3:00 PM15:00

Ladies Night Out

Join us for an exhilarating evening, Nappanee Ladies Night Out! This event is all about bringing women together to support our vibrant community through a fun-filled night of shopping and camaraderie. Stroll through the charming local stores, each with unique finds. It’s a perfect opportunity to treat yourself, find gifts for loved ones, or simply enjoy browsing the diverse offerings of our local businesses.

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Bunny Trail Hop
Mar
30
10:00 AM10:00

Bunny Trail Hop

Get ready for some egg-citing fun! We're inviting all the kiddos aged 12 and under to hop on over to our fantastic participating Nappanee businesses and pick up free Easter eggs filled with all kinds of sweet surprises during their regular business hours.

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Shamrock Hunt
Mar
16
10:00 AM10:00

Shamrock Hunt

Get Ready for the Nappanee Shamrock Hunt! 🍀

Join us on March 16th for an exhilarating Shamrock Hunt! Our local businesses are joining in the fun, each hiding a 4" shamrock adorned with the Visit Nappanee logo within their stores. The mission is to find hidden shamrocks and win prizes provided by the businesses.

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Nappanee Home for the Holidays Craft & Vendor Market
Nov
18
8:30 AM08:30

Nappanee Home for the Holidays Craft & Vendor Market

Nappanee Home for the Holidays Craft and Vendor Market is a fun annual event that offers a unique blend or artisan, craft, food, antique and direct sales vendors. Concessions are available all day. This event is the perfect place to jump start your holiday shopping while supporting local businesses. Admission is free!

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47th Annual Nappanee Apple Festival!
Sep
14
to Sep 17

47th Annual Nappanee Apple Festival!

The festival is home to Indiana's largest 7-foot baked apple pie and comes out of the oven just in time to kick off the festival! We were even chosen as #1 in the State of Indiana in the Top Ten Fall Festival Signature Food Items for our 7-foot apple pie in 2013 & 2016! Known for our family-friendly atmosphere, fun activities and a lot of shopping, you can be sure to have a good time no matter what your age. With the festival attracting an average of more than 80,000 people annually, it has become one of the largest festivals in the State of Indiana! So come join us for some games, shopping, entertainment, rides and delicious apple pie!

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Taste of Nappanee & Spring Artisan Market
May
6
10:00 AM10:00

Taste of Nappanee & Spring Artisan Market

The Annual Taste of Nappanee and Spring Artisans Market is a fantastic way to experience a number of the exciting restaurants and businesses that make Nappanee their home. This annual event is held outside on the beautiful grounds of The Barns at Nappanee. Businesses set up booths and give guests a "taste" of what they have to offer. You can enjoy samples of food from many of our city's eateries, bakeries, and more! In addition, over 60 local artisans will have booths set up to share and sell their handcrafted items.

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Annual Bunny Trial Hop
Apr
8
10:00 AM10:00

Annual Bunny Trial Hop

Get ready for some egg-citing fun! We're inviting all the kiddos aged 12 and under to hop on over to our fantastic participating Nappanee businesses and pick up free Easter eggs filled with all kinds of sweet surprises during their regular business hours. And that's not all - while the little ones are on the hunt, moms and dads can also take advantage of some egg-stra special in-store offers! So, grab your baskets and get ready for a memorable Easter adventure.

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5 Mile Leprechaun Chase and 1 Mile Leprechaun Leap
Mar
18
10:00 AM10:00

5 Mile Leprechaun Chase and 1 Mile Leprechaun Leap

Join us for the 4th annual 5 Mile Leprechaun Chase and 1 Mile Leprechaun Leap. Each year over 400 people gather in downtown Nappanee for this festive event. Dress in green or your favorite Irish costume and hit the streets running! Start with a 5 mile run and try to beat the leprechauns or run/ walk the 1 mile course.

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Shamrock Hunt 2023
Mar
18
6:00 AM06:00

Shamrock Hunt 2023

Join us on March 18th for a fun and exciting scavenger hunt in Nappanee! Visit Nappanee is hosting a Shamrock Hunt where participating businesses will hide a 4" shamrock with our logo on it somewhere in their store. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find the hidden shamrocks and win a prize provided by the business.

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