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Summer Festivals

Summer Festivals

Summer in Indy turns the city into a nonstop celebration.

Just about every weekend, you’ll find a festival going on, whether it’s live music, amazing local food, art, or cultural celebrations. The streets come alive, the energy is high, and it’s easy to jump right in. No matter when you’re in town, there’s a good chance something fun is happening just around the corner.

Indian Market & Festival

June 27-28

Eiteljorg Musuem

One of the top Native American art markets in the country, this event features artists, cultural performances, and authentic food. It’s a unique opportunity to experience and support Indigenous art and traditions in one place.

Talbot Street Art Fair

June 20 & 21

Talbot Street, Herron Morton Neighborhood

This nationally ranked art fair transforms a historic neighborhood into a bustling outdoor gallery. With hundreds of artists and tens of thousands of visitors, it’s one of Indy’s biggest and most beloved summer events.

Uncork Me Indiana

Saturday, June 27

Military Park

Me Indiana returns and it will be bigger and better than ever! This year will feature unlimited samples of more than 100 Indiana wines, meads, and ciders.

Star Spangled Sky Drone Show

June 27

White River State Park

Join a free America250 and Fourth of July celebration like no other! At Star Spangled Sky, 200 drones will light up the sky with patriotic imagery and iconic elements of White River State Park. Enjoy food trucks and activities from 7 pm until the show after dark.

Downtown Fourth Fest

Saturday, July 4

American Legion Mall

Downtown Indy's Fourth Fest presented by UA Local 440 returns featuring a street festival and 20-minute fireworks show! The street festival, presented by Indiana Donor Network and Donate Life Indiana, begins at 6 pm with food trucks, ice cream stands, beverages, and a Kids Zone on St Clair Street and American Legion Mall.

Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration

July 9-19

Indiana Convention Center

Summer Celebration offers businesses and organizations numerous ways to connect with consumers. With a goal to educate and uplift the growing, diverse community, Summer Celebration highlights culture and offers arts, entertainment, education, and more.

Indianapolis Water Lantern Festival

Saturday, July 11

Military Park

The Indianapolis Water Lantern Festival is bringing people together for a celebration of light and community! This unforgettable evening is filled with tasty food trucks, fun music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night with love, hope, and happiness.

Momentum Indy

July 11-12

Bottleworks District

Momentum Indy is a two-day bicycle festival offering bicycle racers, riders, families, and fans an unforgettable experience in downtown Indy. In addition to the racing, the accompanying festival has plenty of fun for everyone: food trucks, beer garden, a picnic, yoga in the park, vendors, live bands, and more!

Summerfest

Saturday, July 18

Military Park

Join the nonprofit Indiana Brewers Guild for this annual summer fundraiser, now renamed from Microbrewer's Festival to Summerfest, to sample hundreds of beers brewed by 100+ Hoosier breweries while enjoying local food, shopping, games, and more.

Indy Dance Festival

July 18-19

Newfields

From emerging artists to established companies, the Indy Dance Festival celebrates the creativity, diversity, and energy of the city’s dance community. Experience two unforgettable performances, masterclasses, panels, and free community events.

Post. Festival

July 23-25

HI-FI Annex

Post. Festival gathers the finest assemblage of niche rock artists to take place on American soil. Following the examples set by like-minded European events, the Post. Festival is as much about community and respect and support as it is about music and culture.

Chicken & Beer Festival

Saturday, August 1

University Park

Chicken & Beer Festival – Indianapolis returns to downtown this fall for its 6th consecutive celebration, continuing its evolution as one of the Midwest’s most impactful and community-driven food festivals.

Indiana State Fair

August 7-23

Indiana State Fairgrounds

The Indiana State Fair is held for nearly three weeks each summer, yet it lives for generations in the memories of families who experience it together. Over 750,000 people visit each year for family fun, rides and games, barnyard animals, goat yoga, fabulous fair food, and the Indiana Beer Wine & Spirits expo.

Pictured: Gen Con - The Best Four Days In Gaming

Gen Con

July 30-August 2

Indiana Convention Center

Gen Con Indy is the original, longest-running, best-attended, gaming convention in the world. With all types of games, from board, dice, and card games to RPG, LARP, and D&D, it really is the best four days in gaming.

Wicket World of Croquet

Saturday, August 8

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

Wicket World of Croquet invites guests to don their finest whites for a day of spirited play and timeless elegance. From lively competition to stylish mingling, it’s a uniquely fashionable summer celebration.

Feast of Lanterns

Saturday, August 22

Spades Park

Celebrate community and creativity at the Feast of Lanterns, a vibrant festival filled with glowing lanterns, local art, live music, and family-friendly fun. Join an unforgettable evening that lights up the heart of the neighborhood.

Chreece

Saturday, August 29

Hip-hop fest Chreece is back for a single-day celebration taking place across eight venues in Fountain Square and featuring performers Rico Nasty, Jorjiana, and Overkst.

BUTTER Fine Art Fair

Labor Day Weekend

The Stutz

The place where you can be yourself, BUTTER is a multi-day fine art fair that features artwork made by Black visual artists worldwide. As described by Ebony, Forbes, and The New York Times, the no-commission fair works to maximize artist earnings by selling or loaning 100% of the exhibition, giving 100% of the proceeds from art sales to the artists.

Penrod Arts Fair

September 6

Newfields

The 58th annual art fair features over 350 artists, five stages of entertainment, more than 50 arts-related non-profit organizations, an extensive children’s area, and local food and beverages. Spend the day browsing, shopping, and enjoying arts and culture.

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