The 39th Annual James Dean Festival takes plave in the actors hometown of Fairmount, Indiana September 26 - 28, 2014. The annual James Dean Festival will take place during the weekend with events that include a huge custom Hot Rod Car Show, The Grand Parade, carnival rides and street fair, live entertainment, James Dean Lookalike contest, 1950's dance contest and much more! All events are FREE to the Public and great fun for the whole family! For futher info contact the James Dean Gallery at 765-948-3326 or the Fairmount Historical Museum 765-948-4555.