Pictured: The Indiana State Fair welcomes visitors for eighteen days of thrills, food, animals, crafts, and plenty of family fun.

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.

Asian Fest

Saturday, May 9

Indiana Historical Society

Asian Fest celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with food, arts, music, henna, health fairs, and family-friendly activities.

Indiana Peony Festival

Saturday, May 16

Noblesville, IN

Held in Historic Seminary Park in downtown Noblesville, this free festival celebrates Indiana’s state flower with peony vendors, floral displays, live music, food, drinks, and photo-worthy spring scenery. The celebration spills into downtown Noblesville with shopping, dining, and more ways to enjoy peak peony season.

Broad Ripple Art Fair

May 16-17

Indy Art Center

Support the arts and shop from 185+ local, regional, and national artists. Patrons can enjoy incredible one-of-a-kind art, live music, fantastic food, Bier Brewery products, artist demonstrations, and interactive art activities for people of all ages.

500 Festival Parade

Saturday, May 23

Downtown Indianapolis

One of the biggest Month of May traditions, the 500 Festival Parade brings floats, giant balloons, marching bands, celebrities, and all 33 Indy 500 drivers to downtown Indy. The 2026 parade takes place Saturday, May 23.

Pictured: The formal gardens at Garfield Park make an ideal spot for a picnic or a stroll.

Earth Day Indiana Festival

Saturday, May 30

Garfield Park

This free festival connects Hoosiers with environmental protection, conservation, and sustainable living. Expect exhibitors, community resources, and family-friendly ways to celebrate the outdoors.

Indy Pride Parade & Festival

June 11-14

Mass Ave & Military Park

One of the largest Pride celebrations in the Midwest, this weekend fills downtown with color, music, and nonstop energy. The parade and festival draw huge crowds and create an unforgettable, inclusive atmosphere.

Juneteenth

Saturday, June 20

Indiana State Fairgrounds

Juneteenth in Indy is marked by a series of events across the city celebrating Black culture, history, and community. Expect live performances, local vendors, and meaningful programming in a lively, welcoming setting.

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

June 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.

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.

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.

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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