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Doctoberfest: An Annual Celebration of Doctor Who in Indiana

Doctoberfest is back again this year! The annual event, which is hosted by Who North America and held in Hendricks County, Indiana, attracts Doctor Who fans from all over. 

Doctoberfest 2026 will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17, and feature a variety of events for all ages.

Here's what to expect:

Free Festival

Doctor Who North America Jany & Keith Bradbury

This year's Doctoberfest will be held at WHO North America in Camby, Indiana. And the event is free to attend.

Events will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 17. Vendors will remain open until 4 p.m., while WHO North America will stay open until 8 p.m.

Creative Art & Costume Competitions

Doctor Who fans at Doctoberfest at Who North America

You can take part in a Doctor Who Costume competition and a Creative Art competition. Both events are free to enter and open to all ages.

Each winner will receive a gift certificate to WHO North America. You can also bring Doctor Who badges, buttons or keychains, and swap with other Doctor Who fans. This will be such a fun way to meet other Whovians.

Punch & Judy Show

Punch and Judy Show

Each year, Doctoberfest hosts the Punch and Judy Puppet Show. This is a traditional puppet show for all ages. 

This year, guests will have three times to watch the show: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

What is Who North America?

WHO North America

Who North America started in 1998 when Doctor Who fan Keith Bradbury wanted to bring Doctor Who products to the U.S. In 2016, Keith and his wife, Jany, purchased their current location and have turned a love for Doctor Who into a dedicated museum, event and retail space.

If you're unfamiliar with all things Doctor Who, do not be intimidated by their shop. I know very little, but they welcome me with each visit and answer all my questions. Even if you don't make it to Doctoberfest, I'd highly recommend checking out Who North America!

Doctoberfest 2026 Details

Doctoberfest 2026

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Julia Huckaba
Author: Julia Huckaba

Julia lives in Hendricks County with her husband and three young children. A Florida native, she moved to Indianapolis in 2007 and has called Indiana home since. She is a former middle school teacher who has stepped away from the classroom to raise her young kids. After her family moved to Hendricks County in early 2020, she started ExploringHendricksCounty, an Instagram account where she shares their family adventures as they learn more and more about the great things Hendricks County has to offer.