**PLEASE NOTE: This is a date change from what was originally published earlier this year. New dates are Aug. 6-9.**
This year's Old Settlers Fair in Mooresville will take place from Thursday, August 6 to Sunday, August 9 and will mark the event's 154th year. The carnival rides and games will open on Thursday, August 6 and will be open on Thursday and Friday from 5 pm and run until 10 pm. Saturday festival hours are 4 pm to 10 pm and Sunday's hours are 3 pm to 10 pm. Here are a few of the event's highlights for 2026.
Carnival Midway
Carnival rides and games for the Old Settlers Fair are provided by Poor Jack's Amusements, an Indiana based company providing rides, games of skill and more to events throughout the state and beyond. The midway will include both kiddie rides and major rides for the older set. Wristbands will be available for each night and are good for all rides, from opening until close. Ride tickets will also be available for those who only want to enjoy one or two rides. The midway opens at 5 pm on Thursday and Friday, at 4 pm on Saturday, and 3 pm on Sunday. Closing time is 10 pm Thursday-Saturday and 9 pm Sunday.
Entertainment Schedule & Fireworks
There will be live music each day of the Old Settlers Fair, and all performances are free and open to all! This year, for the first time ever, in celebration of America 250 (and 100+ years of the Mooresville Lions Club), there will be fireworks over the Old Settlers Festival on Friday, August 7, beginning at 9:30 pm. Make sure you've got your snacks in time to enjoy the show!
Thursday, Aug. 6 - The Revelators, 7 pm
Friday, Aug. 7 - Harold Station Band, 6:30 pm | Fireworks, 9:30 pm
Saturday, Aug. 8 - The Blue Heart Bandits, 7 pm
Sunday, Aug. 9 - Parade, 2 pm | Last Band Standing, 5 pm
Special Olympics "Pumper Pull"
On Saturday, the Mooresville Lions Club will partner with the Special Olympics for their Pumper Pull event! Various teams will attempt to pull the 41,000 pound pumper fire truck to help raise money for local athletes to compete. Special Olympics is always free for the athletes! The pull begins at 6 pm.
Old Settlers Veterans Parade
The 2026 Old Settlers Veterans Parade will take place on Sunday afternoon, August 9. Participants will stage at the Mooresville High School parking lot, before stepping off at 2 pm. The annual parade is organized by the Sons of the American Legion of Mooresville, Squadron 103. For questions about the parade, please contact the American legion at 317-834-1173 or email mooresvilleSAL103@gmail.com.
