Dean Festival
Dean (James) Festival
The festival's origins date back to 1975, the same year the Fairmount Historical Museum was founded. Several notables from the town have their own displays, but the main exhibit pays homage to James Dean. During the event, which is officially called Museum Days/Remembering James Dean, thousands of fans survey Dean memorabilia and his personal items.
Additional events take place at locations throughout the town. There are free showings of the star's most celebrated films, a James Dean look-alike contest, fashion shows, and a trivia contest. Another tradition, the James Dean Car Show, has existed since 1980.
Fairmount Historical Museum
203 E. Washington St.
Fairmount, IN 469258
765-948-4555
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