September Events Guide: Festivals, Markets & Fun Near You!

WAYNE COUNTY AND BEYOND
SEPTEMBER EVENTS: 2026 SCHEDULE

September brings festivals, live entertainment, local history, arts, shopping, and community traditions to Richmond and communities throughout Wayne County and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a weekend festival, a family outing, or a chance to explore local culture, there are plenty of events to add to your calendar.

Steve Koger: Just Black and White
Aug. 8 – Sept. 26 | Richmond
Explore large-scale black-and-white photographs documenting local people, landscapes, historic events, and everyday moments captured during Steve Koger’s newspaper photography career.

Community Improvement Awards
Sept. 2 | 5:30 PM | Hagerstown
Celebrate Wayne County businesses and organizations recognized for exterior improvements, new construction, and projects making a positive community impact.

UKC Autumn Oaks 2026
Sept. 3 – 6 | Richmond
See outstanding coonhounds from across the United States and Canada compete in this longstanding national event featuring hunts and bench shows.

Historic Newport Walking Tour
Sept. 5 | 3:30–5 PM | Fountain City
Discover stories and historic sites connected to Newport, now Fountain City, and the community’s role in helping freedom-seekers along the Underground Railroad.

Summer Series: Walk of Fame
Sept. 12 | Richmond
Hear Richmond Symphony Orchestra Brass and the Sock Joplin Trio celebrate Gennett Records during a free community performance.

The Great Pages Circus
Sept. 12 & 13 | Richmond
Experience an action-packed circus featuring aerial performers, juggling, clowns, horses, ponies, camels, and other family-friendly entertainment.

56th Annual Cambridge City Canal Days Festival
Sept. 12 & 13 | Cambridge City
Celebrate a favorite Cambridge City tradition with food, carnival games, the famous duck race, live music, handmade goods, and downtown shopping.

Levi Coffin Days Festival 2026
Sept. 19 | 8 AM–4 PM | Fountain City
Celebrate local history and community spirit during Levi Coffin Days, with this year’s festival also honoring America’s 250th birthday.

AMVETS Post 38 2nd Annual Car Show
Sept. 19 | 9 AM–1 PM | Greens Fork
See Jeeps, trucks, motorcycles, classic cars, and antique vehicles during this community car show benefiting a future local park.

Indiana Vintage Market
Sept. 20 | 12 PM | Richmond
Shop more than 25 vendors offering vintage clothing and other unique vintage finds during this Richmond market.

The Indiana Quilt Show
Sept. 24 – 26 | 9 AM | Richmond
Browse quilts and vendors while enjoying classes, lectures, and other programming during this multi-day quilt show.

Career Exploration Fair
Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 | 8:30 PM | Richmond
Wayne County high school sophomores and juniors can explore career paths and connect with opportunities during this two-day annual fair.