Here is the schedule of events for Dean Fest, to be held at the Marion Airport. Be sure to check out the other exciting events at venues throughout the county!
Venue: Marion Airport
Friday
Noon-1 p.m. — Book signing by Marcus Winslow and author George Perry
Noon-8 p.m. — Car and motorcycle show
Noon-8 p.m. — Screen testing allowing fans to reenact famous Dean movie moments
Noon-8 p.m. — Bus tours of Grant County Dean sites leaving from Marion Airport
Noon-1:30 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Festival kickoff with Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24
1 p.m. — Arrival of Porsche Spyder replica that toured the nation, starting in Hollywood and ending in Marion
1-2:30 p.m. — Book/autograph signing by photographers Dennis Stock and Phil Stern
1-2:30 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Jonathan Roth
2:30-3 p.m. — Autograph signing by celebrities
2-3:30 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe Presents Best of Midwest Stage: The Twin Cats
2:30-4 p.m. — Main Stage: 1964 The Tribute
3-4 p.m. — Poster/autograph signing by artist Charles Fazzino
3:30-4 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Andy Zipf
4-5 p.m. — Signing by artist Jin G Kam
4-5:30 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Arminta and Blaq Lily
5-7 p.m. — Main Stage: Fifth Dimension
5:30-6 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: J. Scott Franklin
6-7:30 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Deuce featuring Kenny Taylor
6:30-7 p.m. — Skydiving demonstration
6:30-8 p.m. — VIP Cocktail Party
8 p.m.- midnight — East of Eden screening preceded by 30-minute celebrity introduction
Saturday
Noon-1 p.m. — Book signing by Marcus Winslow and author George Perry
Noon - 10 p.m. — Car and motorcycle show
Noon - 9 p.m. — Screen testing allowing fans to reenact famous Dean movie moments
Noon - 9 p.m. — Bus tours of Grant County Dean sites leaving from Marion Airport
Noon-1:30 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Trail of Empties
1-3 p.m. — Main Stage: Gary Puckett
1-2:30 p.m. — Book/autograph signing by photographers Dennis Stock and Phil Stern
1-4 p.m. — Skydiving demonstration
1:30-2 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Jonathan Roth
2-3:30 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Surrender Dorothy
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Autograph signing by celebrities
3:30-5 p.m. — Main Stage: Little River Band
3:30-4 p.m. — Poster/autograph signing by artist Charles Fazzino
3:30-4 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: J. Scott Franklin
4-5 p.m. — Signing by artist Jin G Kam
4-5:30 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Pray for Mojo
5:30-6 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Andy Zipf
6-7:30 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24
6-9 p.m. — VIP Cocktail Party
8 p.m.-1 a.m. — Rebel Without a Cause and James Dean: Forever Young screening preceded by a 30-minute celebrity introduction
Sunday
Noon-1 p.m. — Book signing by Marcus Winslow and author George Perry
Noon - 6 p.m. — Car and motorcycle show
Noon - 8 p.m. — Screen testing allowing fans to reenact famous Dean movie moments
Noon - 8 p.m. — Bus tours of Grant County Dean sites leaving from Marion Airport
Noon-1:30 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Voodoo Kings
1-2:30 p.m. — Book/autograph signing by photographers Dennis Stock and Phil Stern
1:30-2 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: J. Scott Franklin
2-3:30 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Urban Funk Ordinance
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Skydiving demonstration
2:30-3 p.m. — Autograph signing by celebrities
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Main Stage: Herman’s Hermits
3-4:30 p.m. — Poster/autograph signing by artist Charles Fazzino
3:30-4 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Chris Liechty
4-5:30 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Stringtown Pickers
4:30-5 p.m. — Signing by artist Jin G Kam
5-7:30 p.m. — Main Stage: America
5:30-6 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Daddy-O’s’ Doug Weaver
6-7:30 p.m. — Beatniks Cafe presents Best of Midwest Stage: Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24
6-8 p.m. — VIP Cocktail Party
8 p.m.- Midnight — Giant screening preceded by a 30-minute celebrity introduction
Venue: James Dean Fest Pre-Party, Downtown Marion
Thursday
5 to 11 p.m. — Vendor booths open and carnival open
5 to 11 p.m. — Entertainment tent with Chris Shaffer, Andy Zipf and J. Scott Franklin
First Friday on the Square, Downtown Marion
Friday
5 to 11 p.m. — Vendor booths and Carnival open; Fraternal Order of Police Cruise-in; ABATE of Indiana Motorcycle Rally
5 to midnight — Entertainment tent with The Posse and The Daddy-O’s
Saturday
6 a.m.- noon — Carbs, Carbs and More Carbs Breakfast by Sweetser Lions Club
8 a.m. — 5K run, fitness walk, 1-mile fun run
10 a.m. — Grant County Cancer Services Motorcycle Run
Noon to midnight — Stringtown Pickers ( noon), Governor Davis and the Blues Ambassadors ( 2:30 p.m.), Arminta and Blaq Lily ( 4:30 p.m.), Urban Funk Ordinance
( 7:30 p.m.) and Voodoo Kings ( 10 p.m.)
Venue: BEATNIKS CAFE 
141 E. Third St., Marion
Tuesday
Open mic night (no cover)
Wednesday
J. Scott Franklin, Andy Zipf and Trail of Empties ($3), 8 p.m.
Thursday
Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24 and Arminta and Blaq Lily ($5), 8 p.m.
Friday
Chris Shaffer and Andy Zipf ($5), 8 p.m.
Saturday
Pray for Mojo and Stringtown Pickers ($5), 8 p.m.
Sunday
Deuce featuring Kenny Taylor ($3), 7 to 11 p.m.
VENUE: COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Friday
Morning — Tryouts for American Icon talent contest at Community School of the Arts, Centrum Mall, 428 S. Washington St.
6 p.m. — Community School of the Arts Dean original musical tribute, The King of Cool (for tickets, call 664-3739 or stop by the box office) at F. Ritchie Walton Performing Arts Center, Marion High School, 750 W. 26th St.
Saturday
6 p.m. — Community School of the Arts Dean original musical tribute, The King of Cool (for tickets, call 664-3739 or stop by the box office) at F. Ritchie Walton Performing Arts Center, Marion High School, 750 W. 26th St.
Venue: Eugene “Beaner” Linn Memorial Park, Broadway Street, Gas City
Thursday
4 p.m. — Carnival rides, food vendors and flea market open
6:30-8 p.m. — The Encounters
Friday
4 p.m. — Carnival rides, food vendors and flea market open
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24
Saturday
9 a.m. — Carnival rides, food vendors and flea market open
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Classic car show
4-6 p.m. — Rick Howard and New Cut Road
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Daddy-O’s
Venue: JAMES DEAN GALLERY
6508 E. Museum Boulevard, exit 59 off Interstate 69, Gas City
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Open daily ($5 adults, $4 seniors 65 and older or students with ID, $2.50 children 10 to 14, free for children younger than 10)
Venue: FAIRMOUNT HISTORICAL MUSEUM
203 East Washington St., Fairmount
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Monday through Saturday (Admission is $1 donation)
Noon to 5 p.m. — Sunday (Admission is $1 donation)