21ST ANNUAL INDIAN CREEK FESTIVAL

Friday, September 13, 2024 • 6 pm - 9 pm

Saturday, September 14, 2024 • 7 am - 4 pm

Indian Creek Festival began in 2003 as a celebration of when the first section of Indian Creek in downtown Caldwell was uncovered. What was once a small gathering in a parking lot has become a two-day festival that spans blocks in downtown Caldwell. This community event has evolved over the years and includes a car cruise, car show, chalk art contest, and a local marketplace. On Friday night the plaza features live music, also known as Oldies on the Plaza. However the most anticipated event is the cardboard kayak race where teams compete to see who can build the fastest, watertight kayak out of just cardboard and duct tape. With an estimated over 1000 people cheering on the kayakers, seating can be tough.

Kayak Race Signup

Car Show Registration

Chalk the block signup

Volunteer Opportunities

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday Schedule:

Coming Soon

Saturday Schedule:

Coming Soon

Table Reservation Request

Tables are $80 and include seating for eight. Your reservation MUST be submitted 48 hours in advance. Tables are limited on a first come first serve basis. Table reservations are non-refundable.

Be a Vendor at Indian Creek festival

We are currently accepting vendor applications for Indian Creek Festival on Saturday. In addition to a few hand-crafted spring-themed shopping vendors, we are seeking vendors related to gardening, lawn care, plant starts, plant seeds, pollinators, value-added products, small animal husbandry, and backyard chicken care and gardening education.

Vendor Booth Fee: $75

Food Truck Vendor Fee: $200

EVENT PARTNERS

Presenting Partner

 
 

Premier Partner - STILL AVAILABLE

Entertainment Partner, Kayak Race - STILL AVAILBLE

Entertainment Partner, Oldies on the Plaza - STILL AVAILBLE

Activity Partner - Car Cruise

 
 

Activity Partner - Kiddie Corner

Activity Partner - Car Show

Activity Partners

 
 

PARKING

Ample FREE parking abounds in Downtown Caldwell in close proximity to Indian Creek Plaza. For quick and easy parking, check out Caldwell’s free parking map before heading down to the Plaza.

EVENT GUIDELINES

For the comfort of all of our guests,

  • Service animals only

  • No sidewalk chalk

  • No wheels (skateboards, bicycles, roller blades, scooters, etc.)

  • No smoking or vaping permitted on the Plaza

  • Only alcohol purchased at the Plaza Bar can be consumed at the Plaza

Guidelines may change at the discretion of Plaza staff.