The Riley Festival celebrates the birthday of James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier Poet – a national celebrity who was born in Greenfield, IN. Riley was well-known for his stories in rhyme, which predominantly depicted his childhood in Greenfield in the pre-Civil war era.  Each year the festival chooses one of Riley’s poems as the theme – this year’s theme is “The Bumblebee.”

The festival spans four days and boasts over 450 artisan booths and food vendors.  There is a kid’s play area and two parades.  Live entertainment occurs throughout the duration of the festival on two different stages.  This entertainment features well known local and Central Indiana artists.  There are contests in fine art, photography, home arts, baked goods, pumpkins and of course – poetry!  There is free admission to this event.  Enjoy Indiana’s largest four day festival in Greenfield, Indiana.

For more information go to: http://www.rileyfestival.com

The Riley Festival celebrates the birthday of James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier Poet – a national celebrity who was born in Greenfield, IN. Riley was well-known for his stories in rhyme, which predominantly depicted his childhood in Greenfield in the pre-Civil war era.  Each year the festival chooses one of Riley’s poems as the theme – this year’s theme is “The Bumblebee.”

The festival spans four days and boasts over 450 artisan booths and food vendors.  There is a kid’s play area and two parades.  Live entertainment occurs throughout the duration of the festival on two different stages.  This entertainment features well known local and Central Indiana artists.  There are contests in fine art, photography, home arts, baked goods, pumpkins and of course – poetry!  There is free admission to this event.  Enjoy Indiana’s largest four day festival in Greenfield, Indiana.

For more information go to: http://www.rileyfestival.com

The Riley Festival celebrates the birthday of James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier Poet – a national celebrity who was born in Greenfield, IN. Riley was well-known for his stories in rhyme, which predominantly depicted his childhood in Greenfield in the pre-Civil war era.  Each year the festival chooses one of Riley’s poems as the theme – this year’s theme is “The Bumblebee.”

The festival spans four days and boasts over 450 artisan booths and food vendors.  There is a kid’s play area and two parades.  Live entertainment occurs throughout the duration of the festival on two different stages.  This entertainment features well known local and Central Indiana artists.  There are contests in fine art, photography, home arts, baked goods, pumpkins and of course – poetry!  There is free admission to this event.  Enjoy Indiana’s largest four day festival in Greenfield, Indiana.

For more information go to: http://www.rileyfestival.com

The Riley Festival celebrates the birthday of James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier Poet – a national celebrity who was born in Greenfield, IN. Riley was well-known for his stories in rhyme, which predominantly depicted his childhood in Greenfield in the pre-Civil war era.  Each year the festival chooses one of Riley’s poems as the theme – this year’s theme is “The Bumblebee.”

The festival spans four days and boasts over 450 artisan booths and food vendors.  There is a kid’s play area and two parades.  Live entertainment occurs throughout the duration of the festival on two different stages.  This entertainment features well known local and Central Indiana artists.  There are contests in fine art, photography, home arts, baked goods, pumpkins and of course – poetry!  There is free admission to this event.  Enjoy Indiana’s largest four day festival in Greenfield, Indiana.

For more information go to: http://www.rileyfestival.com