One of Boone County’s favorite summer traditions is back as the 2025 Ole Hickory Days Festival returns to downtown Colfax on Friday and Saturday, August 1–2. This year’s theme, “A Stroll Down Memory Lane,” celebrates the community’s rich history while bringing together residents and visitors for two days of family-friendly entertainment, food, and hometown fun.
A full schedule of activities is planned, including a community parade, fish fry, truck and tractor pull, live entertainment, and events for all ages.
Festival highlights include:
- Friday, August 1
- Festival activities begin with food, entertainment, and community events.
- The popular Truck and Tractor Pull returns, drawing competitors and spectators from across the region.
- Saturday, August 2
- The annual Ole Hickory Days Parade takes center stage, with parade registration beginning at 1 p.m.
- Visitors can enjoy festival food, games, local vendors, historical exhibits, and family activities throughout the day.
- Community favorites, including the traditional fish fry, help make the weekend a memorable hometown celebration.
Local organizations and businesses, including the Colfax Historical Society and Colfax Pizza King, help make the festival a special community tradition.
Whether you’re returning to relive cherished memories or visiting Colfax for the first time, the 2025 Ole Hickory Days Festival offers a weekend filled with small-town hospitality, community pride, and summer fun.
Everyone is invited to visit Colfax on August 1–2 and take “A Stroll Down Memory Lane” during one of central Indiana’s most beloved community festivals.
