Round the Fountain Art Fair

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Arts & CultureLafayette

DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking

DurationSpringEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe fair's setting on the grounds of the

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD

CategoryArts & CultureFestival type

The story

Round the Fountain Art Fair in Lafayette

The Round the Fountain Art Fair is a one-day juried fine art fair held on the Saturday before Memorial Day on the grounds of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse in Lafayette, Indiana. Running since 1974, the fair features up to 100 artists from across the country and is organized in partnership with the City of Lafayette and the Arts Federation.

In 1974, the City of Lafayette and a newly formed Round the Fountain Art Fair Committee launched a one-day juried art fair on the lawn of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse, centered on the Marquis de Lafayette Fountain that gives the fair its name.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The fair's setting on the grounds of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse, home to the Marquis de Lafayette Fountain the event is named for, gives it a distinctive civic backdrop uncommon among regional art fairs

The mystery stays covered

Proceeds from the fair fund a specific and unusual mix of causes, including fine arts education in six area public schools, after-hours arts programs, courthouse restoration projects, and the restoration of the fountain itself, tying the art sold directly to the preservation of the site it is sold on

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Each year the organizing committee also purchases a piece of art to add to a permanent collection displayed inside the Tippecanoe County Courthouse, turning the fair into an ongoing contributor to the county's public art holdings rather than a one-time commercial event

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The fair maintains its Memorial Day weekend Saturday timing as an unbroken tradition dating to 1974

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and its juried awards structure

The sacred route

Living ritual

including purchase awards

The local code

Living ritual

awards of excellence

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and merit awards

Tradition 6

Living ritual

remains central to how the event is organized each year

Tradition 7

Living ritual

The committee's annual purchase of a piece for the permanent collection displayed in the Tippecanoe County Courthouse is a distinctive recurring tradition that ties the fair directly into the county's public art legacy

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

For Round the Fountain Art Fair, plan transport around the exact Lafayette venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual outdoor clothing suited to late-May weather in central Indiana, which can range from warm sun to occasional rain; comfortable walking shoes are recommended for browsing...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Round the Fountain Art Fair, stay near the part of Lafayette you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map30.22 N, 92.02 W Open in Google Maps

Lafayette, IN

Nearest airportLFT — Lafayette Regional

TransportFor Round the Fountain Art Fair, plan transport around the exact Lafayette venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

Stay areaFor Round the Fountain Art Fair, stay near the part of Lafayette you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Round the Fountain Art Fair?

Round the Fountain Art Fair is listed for May · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Round the Fountain Art Fair take place?

The festival is listed in Lafayette, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Lafayette, IN

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Round the Fountain Art Fair

Round the Fountain Art Fair in Lafayette

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Tradition 5

Tradition 6

Tradition 7

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Lafayette, IN

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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