Visit Jay County

Parade of Lights
2025-12-22 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Parade starts at East Jay and goes down Meridian St to Pizza Hut parking lot in Portland. Come an see all the festival floats decked out in lights and music.

Chili Fundraiser
2026-01-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Old City Building, W. High St., Redkey, Indiana
Enjoy a warm bowl of chili while supporting the restoration of our historic clock tower.

Splashin with a Passion
2026-02-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Moser Engineering, 102 Performance Dr., Portland, IN - Indiana, 47371
Peggy’s Plunge! Let’s Celebrate Together!! Pond North of Moser Engineering

Ladies Night Totally 80's Edition
2026-02-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Wheel & Spoke Antique Mall, 500 S Meridian St, Portland, Indiana, 47371
Get ready to tease the hair, grab your neon and shop the night away!

Cabin Fever Racer's Swap Meet
2026-02-21 08:00 - 14:00 | Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E Votaw St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States

Fiber Arts & Artisan Show
2026-03-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E Votaw St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States
Come out and see the wonderful display of fiber, new this year is local and visiting artisans with wood working, glass, painting and pottery.

Fiber Arts & Artisan Show
2026-03-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E Votaw St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States

Low Gap Music Duo
2026-04-17 18:00 - 22:30 | The 615, 615 N Williams St, Portland, IN - Indiana, 47371
Low Gap is an independent Country and Americana band formed by brothers Gus and Phin Johnson. Originally from Holmes County, Ohio, the duo draws heavy inspiration from their roots in Eastern Kentucky and Southeastern Ohio.

Dueling Pianos
2026-04-18 17:30 - 22:00 | Bubp building, Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E. Votaw St., Portland
Proceeds benefit Jay County residents battling cancer. Tickets can be purchased through the Jay County Cancer Society

Spring Market
2026-04-25 10:00 - 18:00 | Wheel & Spoke Antique Mall, 500 S Meridian St, Portland, Indiana, 47371
Fresh finds, vintage charm, local makers.

The '76 Leadership Experience
2026-04-27 17:30 - 19:30 | John Jay Center for Learning, 101 S. Meridian St, Portland, IN - Indiana, 47371
This is session one in a three-session series. This session explores the conception of union before nation.

All Indiana Shop Hop
2026-05-01 00:00 - 2026-06-30 23:59
There are 67 Quilt stores in Indiana.

Jay County 4th of July Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
2026-05-02 07:00 - 10:00 | Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E Votaw St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States

Jay County Fair Collectibles Show
2026-05-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Bubp building, Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E. Votaw St., Portland
Sports Cards, coins, toys and memorabilla.

A Choired Taste Concert
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 402 N Ship St, Portland, Indiana, 47371
Jay County’s Community Choir will be performing their spring concert.

Tri-State Swap/Sell Meet
2026-05-13 09:00 - 2026-05-16 17:00 | Tri State Club Grounds, 1010 N. Morton Street, Portland, Indiana, 47371
Antique engines, tractors, and parts available for sale. Consignment auction on Saturday.

Arch Bridge Kroozers/Mainstreet Spring Vendor Show
2026-05-16 13:00 - 18:00 | W. Main Street, Portland, Indiana, United States
This is their 24th Annual Spring Kroozen at the courthouse. There will also be local vendors, food trucks, vintage cars and trucks.

Skullys Showdown
2026-05-22 00:00 - 2026-05-23 23:59 | Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E. Votaw St., Portland, Indiana
Burnouts, dirt drags, truck & car show, vendors & food

Whiskers & Wheels Jeep Jam
2026-05-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Frank Merry Park, 18505 N CR 550 E, Dunkirk, Indiana

Portland Rockets
2026-05-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Runkle-Miller Field, 515 Blaine Pike, Portland, IN - Indiana, 47371
Opening day Portland Rockets vs. South Bend Royals

1st Annual Flavor on Wheels Festival
2026-05-30 15:00 - 20:00 | Hudson Family Park, 509 S Wayne Street, Portland
Food Trucks . Live Music . Vendors

Vintage Bike Show
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-04 17:00 | Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E Votaw St, Portland, IN, 47371, United States
One of the largest collection of vintage bikes.

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band
2026-06-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Hudson Family Park Amphitheater, 509 S Wayne Street, Portland
Part of the free concert series at Hudson Park.

Hawaiian Theme Jeep Show
2026-06-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Frank Merry Park, 18505 N CR 550 E, Dunkirk, Indiana
Island vibes meet Jeep pride!!

Redkey Truck Pull
2026-06-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Redkey Pull Track, 9017 IN-67 & IN-1, Redkey
Located in Redkey on Hwy 1

Jay County Fair
2026-06-27 08:00 - 2026-07-04 00:00 | Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E. Votaw St., Portland, Indiana
Come and enjoy the entertainment and the amazing midway!

4th of July Celebration
2026-07-04 00:00 - 23:59 | Downtown Portland, Portland, Indiana, 47371
Parade downtown Portland, activities all day, fireworks at dusk.

Redkey Fireworks
2026-07-04 21:00 - 23:30 | Downtown Redkey, Redkey, Indiana

The Insiders: Tom Petty Tribute Band
2026-07-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Hudson Family Park Amphitheater, 509 S Wayne Street, Portland
Part of the summer concert series.

Cigar Box Guitar & Novelty Instruments Festival
2026-07-18 11:00 - 20:00 | The 615, 615 N Williams St, Portland, IN - Indiana, 47371
Live music, artisan workshops, vendors, & more
