Fountain City Gears Up for 58th Annual Levi Coffin Days Festival

Fountain City, Indiana – The community is preparing for the 58th Annual Levi Coffin Days Festival, a beloved hometown tradition set for September 20–21, 2025. This year’s festival promises an exciting mix of history, entertainment, and small-town charm with activities for all ages.

Festival Schedule
The festival will run 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. on Sunday. The annual parade will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, traveling down US 27 with the theme “Where History Meets Heart.”

Parade – Saturday, September 20
With 25+ entries already registered, this year’s parade will include a special attraction sponsored by First Bank Richmond: a surprise circus troupe to fascinate children of all ages. The troupe will appear in the parade and continue roaming the festival grounds afterward, bringing family-friendly fun to the streets. Longtime radio voice Rick Duncan of G101.3 will serve as parade announcer and one of the judges.
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Honoring the Parade Marshal
This year’s Parade Marshal is John B. Martin II, a lifelong Fountain City resident who is 85 years young. A proud 1958 graduate of Fountain City High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran, Martin has spent his life farming and serving as a dedicated community member. His leadership, service, and example reflect the very heart of Fountain City.

Live Entertainment – Saturday, September 20
● Andrew T Duo: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
● Scott Ross: 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
● Fire and Ice: 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Food Vendors
A wide variety of food options will be available, with 70+ vendors expected. Confirmed food highlights include:
● Fountain City Lions Club pork chop & ribeye steak sandwiches — a community tradition
● Biggie Spudz
● Fat Nicks
● Mike’s Family Concessions
● Poor Betty’s
● Girl Scouts Walking Tacos
● Fountain City Recreation Association Food Tent
● The Nut Lady
● Schunk Concessions
● Beach Blends
● Ashley’s Roaming Bean
● Thirst Trap
● Fountain City Fire Department’s homemade ice cream — another long-standing tradition

Activities & Family Fun
● Chalk Art across from Pizza King under the mural
● Kids’ Sawdust Dig for Cash at the Lions Den

Historic Levi Coffin House
Throughout the weekend, the Levi Coffin House will be open for tours. More information is available at indianamuseum.org/event/levi-coffin-days.

Festival Shopping
The streets will be lined with artisans, crafters, and vendors, offering unique goods and local favorites. Be sure to stop by the Fountain City Forward booth for Fountain City My Hometown T-shirts and the community-favorite cookbook Old Newport Recipes. A Tradition Since 1968 First held in 1968, Levi Coffin Days has grown from a small hometown celebration into one of the region’s most beloved annual festivals. Named in honor of Levi Coffin, the “President of the Underground Railroad,” the festival celebrates Fountain City’s history while bringing neighbors and visitors together for a weekend of community pride, food, music, and family fun.

Deadlines
● Vendor applications will be accepted by the Fountain City Lions Club through September 19, 2025.
● Parade entries will be accepted by Fountain City Forward through September 17, 2025.

The Levi Coffin Days Festival is sponsored by the Fountain City Lions Club, with the parade organized by Fountain City Forward. For vendor and parade registration forms, visit: https://fountaincityforward.org/#upcoming-events.

Media Contacts:
● Fountain City Forward Email: [email protected] Phone: (765) 273-3203
● Fountain City Lions Club Email: [email protected] Phone: (765) 993-4564
​● Levi Coffin House / Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites Website: https://indianamuseum.org/event/levi-coffin-days Phone: (765) 847-1691