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Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival
Huntington, IN · Arts & Culture
- When
- September 26–27, 2026
- Where
- Huntington County Fairgrounds, 631 E Taylor St · Huntington · IN
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A living history festival re-creating 1830s frontier life at the Huntington County Fairgrounds, near the historic Forks of the Wabash treaty grounds. Costumed interpreters run a pioneer camp with period trades, cooking, and militia drills. The festival has run for decades each September.
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