September 2019
Remembering James Dean Festival & James Dean Run Car Show
Sponsored by the Fairmount Historical Museum annually, this event includes a huge car show featuring 50's classic and custom autos. Parade of Neon, special guests, swap meet, and plenty of 50's entertainment! James Dean look-alike contest, 50's dance contest, 5k walk, Pet Parade, and showings of Dean's three films.
Find out more »James Dean Memorial Service
At 5:45pm on September 30, 1955 the world lost movie star James Dean, but gained a timeless legend. Fairmount, Indiana native James Dean made only three movies in his short life: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant, but the mark he made on an entire culture is his true legacy. Memorial service honoring native son James Dean at Back Creek Friends Church. Friends , Guests and Fans remember Dean, and then make a pilgrimage to Dean's burial…
Find out more »September 2020
Remembering James Dean Festival & James Dean Run Car Show
Sponsored by the Fairmount Historical Museum annually, this event includes a huge car show featuring 50's classic and custom autos. Parade of Neon, special guests, swap meet, and plenty of 50's entertainment! James Dean look-alike contest, 50's dance contest, 5k walk, Pet Parade, and showings of Dean's three films.
Find out more »James Dean Memorial Service
At 5:45pm on September 30, 1955 the world lost movie star James Dean, but gained a timeless legend. Fairmount, Indiana native James Dean made only three movies in his short life: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant, but the mark he made on an entire culture is his true legacy. Memorial service honoring native son James Dean at Back Creek Friends Church. Friends , Guests and Fans remember Dean, and then make a pilgrimage to Dean's burial…
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