Parke County Covered Bridge Festival
Held across ten distinct community locations, this countywide event showcases thirty-one historic covered bridges surrounded by fall foliage. Visitors can explore hundreds of vendor booths offering handmade crafts, fine art, and antiques, as well as live wood carving and historic mill demonstrations. Food options throughout the stops include festival specialties such as buried beef, roast hog, iron pot ham and beans, and homemade apple butter.
Oct 9 – Oct 18, 2026 All ages Official site
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Hours
Rockville: 9 AM to 6 PM daily; first Saturday until 8 PM; final Sunday until 5 PM. Billie Creek Village, Bloomingdale, Bridgeton, Clay Plant Market, Mansfield, Mecca, Montezuma, and Rosedale: 9 AM to 5 PM. Tangier: 10 AM to 6 PM.
Food & Drink
Food varies by stop and includes buried beef, roast hog, iron pot ham and beans, chicken and noodles, homemade apple butter, pies, crullers, and cider.
Parking
Montezuma has free parking available.
Accessibility
Scooter rentals are available in Bridgeton and Mansfield only.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Come prepared to pay with cash, as limited cell service during the festival can prevent vendors from taking cards.
- Leave pets at home, as large crowds and site layouts restrict pet access to buildings and grounds.
- Reserve mobility scooters in advance if needed, as rentals are offered exclusively in Bridgeton and Mansfield.
Links & Contact
Run by Parke County Convention & Visitors Commission
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are pets allowed at the festival?
Because of the large crowds and layout, it is recommended that pets stay home. Bringing a pet may result in limited access to buildings and grounds unless it is a service animal.
Are golf carts allowed?
No, golf carts are not permitted at the festival.
Are scooter rentals available?
Scooter rentals are available in Bridgeton and Mansfield only.
Will there be reliable cell phone service?
Cell service is limited due to the high volume of attendees, so guests should bring cash in case vendors experience card payment outages.
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