On Indy's far southside at the German Klub, Thurs-Saturday.
Carnival, vendors, German beer and food, music (both German
and rock bands) and dancing. I can remember going to this as
far back as 1980.
Carnival, vendors, German beer and food, music (both German
and rock bands) and dancing. I can remember going to this as
far back as 1980.
For 17 days every 4 years, the best rising violinist converge on
Indianapolis. Last event: Sept 9-25, 2022.
Indianapolis. Last event: Sept 9-25, 2022.
May
June
Huge event downtown on the Saturday of Memorial Weekend - the
day before the Indy 500. Watch for free or buy a seat.
day before the Indy 500. Watch for free or buy a seat.
Month
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Enjoy yummy strawberry shortcake and ice crream on Monument
Circle the 2nd Thursday of every June, brought to you by the
church on the circle. Cash only. 9am - 4pm
Circle the 2nd Thursday of every June, brought to you by the
church on the circle. Cash only. 9am - 4pm
June
June
Art fair going on over 40 years. Free Admission.
Enjoy Italian food, wine, live music and rides on the grounds of
the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Free.
the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Free.
One of the largest fairs in the nation. It was established back
in 1852 to showcase agriculture, education and the youth of
our State. They now allow beer sales. Concerts too.
in 1852 to showcase agriculture, education and the youth of
our State. They now allow beer sales. Concerts too.
August
October
August
September
September
Enjoy Greek food and dancing on the grounds of the Holy Trinity
Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Carmel IN.
Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Carmel IN.
Huge festival with music, food and many art vendors on the
beautiful grounds of the Indianapolis Art Museum aka Newfields.
beautiful grounds of the Indianapolis Art Museum aka Newfields.
Honoring beautifully made films celebrating the positive aspects of
life. The films are shown all around the city for several days.
life. The films are shown all around the city for several days.
October
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September
a free-admission street festival featuring live music, food,
beverages and a kid's zone on the Circle downtown.
beverages and a kid's zone on the Circle downtown.
May
2nd largest art fair in town, Food and Entertainment too.
June
Fair fun - rides, events, fair food
August
Edgy and eclectic theatre performances at multiple venues
downtown.
downtown.
Held at German Park on the south side of Indy.
8602 S Meridian St
8602 S Meridian St
October
Downtown at the Anthenaeum with 100 vendors, Durstig Games,
Wiener Dog Races, 5K Lederhosen Run/Walk, Strong Man
Competition, ZwergenLand For Kids, German Beer & Food
Wiener Dog Races, 5K Lederhosen Run/Walk, Strong Man
Competition, ZwergenLand For Kids, German Beer & Food
October
November
Cheer our veterans as they walk down Meridian Street.
More than 80 units march in this annual parade,
More than 80 units march in this annual parade,
On the far south side of Indy, south side breweries,
local German food and music!
$5 advance for those 21 and over. $8 at the gate.
local German food and music!
$5 advance for those 21 and over. $8 at the gate.
Sudzfest
The German American Klub
at German Park
8602 S Meridian St
The German American Klub
at German Park
8602 S Meridian St
May
May
Rock the Junction
110 S. Union St, Westfield IN
46074
110 S. Union St, Westfield IN
46074
On the streets of downtown Westfield, around 20
breweries as well as live music. $15-$35
breweries as well as live music. $15-$35
WAMMFest
Craig Park
10 E Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood 46142
Craig Park
10 E Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood 46142
Wine, Art, Music, Microbrew south of Indy. $15
August
Unlimited samples from 40 Indiana craft breweries
and distilleries. Live music and food trucks .$35
and distilleries. Live music and food trucks .$35
Frigid Digits Winter Beer Fest
Centerpoint Brewing Co
1125 E Brookside Ave
Centerpoint Brewing Co
1125 E Brookside Ave
February
September
130 juried artists around the Carmel City Square. Evening street
party with music.
party with music.
October
Broad Ripple Beer Fest
Northside OptiPark
780 E 66th St, 46220
Northside OptiPark
780 E 66th St, 46220
Join the Indiana Brewers Guild for their 5th annual Fall
fundraiser taking place on October 12th, 2024 from
3:00-7:00pm in Broad Ripple! Sample beer & cider
brewed by dozens of Hoosier breweries while enjoying
local food, shopping, and games. $55
fundraiser taking place on October 12th, 2024 from
3:00-7:00pm in Broad Ripple! Sample beer & cider
brewed by dozens of Hoosier breweries while enjoying
local food, shopping, and games. $55
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February
Winterfest
Indiana State Fairgrounds
West Pavillion
Indiana State Fairgrounds
West Pavillion
Sample hundreds of beers, ciders, and more brewed
by dozens of Hoosier breweries.
by dozens of Hoosier breweries.
August
Held center of downtown at Monument Circle
Local bands and artists at the MacAllister Amphitheater, Garfield
Park on the south side. All ages, Free, Beer and food trucks.
Park on the south side. All ages, Free, Beer and food trucks.
Art & Music Fest
at Garfield Park
at Garfield Park
Sept
Free outdoor festival featuring local musicians, visual artists, and
other creatives in downtown. Two stages.
other creatives in downtown. Two stages.
June
Located downtown at the Eiteljorg Museum.
Over 140 native Americans show and sell their wares. Enjoy
performances and food.
Over 140 native Americans show and sell their wares. Enjoy
performances and food.
Indian Art & Market
June
October
At Monon 30, an old industrial building repurposed into event
center.
center.
July
Indiana Microbrewers Fest
White River State Park
Indianapolis
White River State Park
Indianapolis
Sample hundreds of beers, ciders, and craft cocktails
brewed by dozens of Hoosier breweries.
$50-$80
brewed by dozens of Hoosier breweries.
$50-$80