Feast of the Hunters' Moon Sets Dates for 2026

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The Tippecanoe County Historical Association has announced the dates for the 59th annual Feast of the Hunters' Moon festival, which will be held on October 24-25, 2026 at Fort Ouiatenon Historic Park in West Lafayette, Indiana. The festival is a recreation of the annual fall gathering of the French and Native Americans that took place at the historic fur-trading outpost in the 1700s.

Why it matters

The Feast of the Hunters' Moon is the main fundraising event for the Tippecanoe County Historical Association, supporting its operations, community programming, and preservation efforts for important historical sites in the area. The festival also generates over $3 million in local tourism revenue annually.

The details

The Feast of the Hunters' Moon features thousands of participants re-enacting the historical fall gathering, creating a multi-sensory experience for attendees. The event includes food vendors, entertainment, and activities that educate visitors about the region's diverse local history.

• The 59th annual Feast of the Hunters' Moon will take place on October 24-25, 2026.
• The festival is held annually in early autumn on the banks of the Wabash River, four miles southwest of West Lafayette, Indiana.

What’s next

Ticket information, a listing of all activities, food vendors, and entertainment will be posted in advance of the event at FeastoftheHuntersMoon.org.