Manyfairs and festivals that were canceled or postponed last yearare back and ready to help make 2021 a great summer.
Here's a list of fairs and festivals in and around Indianapolis with ticketing information.Check the websites before you go forinformation onschedule changes andmask requirements.
Hoosier Shakespeare Festival, different locations
Hoosier Shakespeare Festival is a touring repertory Shakespeare company. Their summer series features live performances of "Richard III"and "The Tempest."Patrons must bring their own seating.
Dates:
- June 10-13: Earth Stage (Kokomo)
- June 14: Playacres Park (Fairmount)
- June 17-20: Barn at Matter Park (Marion)
- June 21: Playacres Park (Fairmount)
- June 24-27: Charley Creek Gardens (Wabash)
Time: Pereshow at7 p.m., performance at 7:30 p.m.(Performance)
Cost: Pay what you can
Full schedule and more information:hoosiershakes.com
37th annual Strawberry Festival in Greenfield
Enjoy a bowl of strawberry shortcake with icecream. Proceeds benefit sixlocal nonprofit organizations: Hanco*ck County Food Pantry; Hope House; Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen; Love INC; The Landing Place; and the Dixie Ross Memorial Scholarship Fund at Bradley Preschool.
Date: June 11
Time: 11 a.m.to 7 p.m.
Cost: $5 in advance, $6 at the door.
Location: Bradley United Methodist Church, 210 W.Main St., Greenfield
More information: bit.ly/3eILJ8B
Sudzfest
Check out the sixth annual Sudzfest for beers from four southside breweries, wine, traditional German food, and music.
Date: June 12
Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $5 in advance, $8 at the door
Location: German Park, 8600 S.Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46217
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sudzfest-2021-tickets-149142311669?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Slamology Automotive and Music Festival
Slamology Automotive and Music festival features a custom car show, bikini contest, live music, food and more.
Date: June 12-13
Time: 9 a.m to 6 p.m.June 12; 9 a.m.-5p.m. June 13;
Cost: $10 one day, $15 two day; children 10 and under get in for free
Location: Lucas Oil Raceway, 10267 E. Highway 136, Indianapolis, IN46234
More information: http://slamology.com/info/faq/
Colonial Market Days Encampment
Experience Revolutionary War history by visiting this 18th-century marketplace. Activities include reenactment battles, street performancesand magic.
Date: June 12-13
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free for children 5 and under, $5 for children 6-17, $8 for adults.
Location: Abner Longley Park, 1601 Longley Drive, Lebanon, IN 46052
More information:https://colonialmarketdays.com/
Shelby County Fair
The Shelby County Fair showcases 4-H exhibits, animal shows, antique tractors, a parade and other entertainment. Check out the midway, exhibit halls and demolition derby.
Date: June 14-19
Time: 11 a.m. to 5p.m.
Cost:Free, parking is $5 a day or $12 parking passes are available.
Location: Shelby County Fairgrounds, 500 Frank St., Shelbyville, IN 46176
More information: http://www.shelbycountyfair.us/
Hanco*ck County 4-H fair
The Hanco*ck County Fair showcases 4-H exhibits, animal shows, antique tractors, and other entertainment. Check out the pet parade, silly safari and demolition derby.
Date:June 18-25
Time:
- June 18: 5 p.m. to midnight
- June 19: 3 to 10 p.m.
- June 20: 3 to 10 p.m.
- June 21: 5 to 10 p.m.
- June 22: 5 to 10 p.m.
- June 23: 2 to 10 p.m.
- June 24:5 to 10 p.m.
- June 25:5 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location:Hanco*ck County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St., Greenfield, IN 46140
More information:http://yourhanco*ckfairgrounds.com/4-h-fair/
2021 Indy Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth is the annual holiday which celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. This year, celebrate at Riverside Park with live entertainment, food trucks, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and a parade.
Date: June 19
Time: noonto 6 p.m.
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Location:Riverside Park, 2420 E. Riverside Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46208
More information:https://www.indyjuneteenth.com/event-details/2021-indy-juneteenth-celebration
Independent Music and Art Festival
This festival has highlightedlocal musicians, artists, and food vendors since 2002. This year there will also be free roller skating on a pop-up rink and a drum circlein honor of Juneteenth.
Date:June 19
Time:noon to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location:1505 N.Delaware St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
More information:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/independent-music-art-festival-tickets-155666359271?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Chatham Brew Fest
Try local craft beers and local foodat one of the longest running brewfests in the state. There will also be live music from local bands.
Date:June 19
Time:3 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $35 general admission, $45 VIP. Age 21+.
Location:700 N.Park Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202
More information:https://chathambrewfest.org/
Bartholomew County 4-H Fair
The Hanco*ck County Fair showcases 4-H exhibits, animal shows, a midway,and other entertainment. Check out the Elvis impersonator contest, watermelon relay, and Easterling magic show.
Date: June 25-July 3
Time:
- 5 to 10 p.m.
- Buildings open from 2 to 10 p.m.
Cost: TBD, check website for details.
Location: Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. 200 S., Columbus, IN 47201
More information:http://www.bartholomewcountyfair.com/
Marion County Fair
The Marion CountyFairshowcases 4-H exhibits, pageantsand other entertainment. Check out the special features including a baby contest, acrobatics showandlifelike animatronic dinosaurs.
Dates:June 25 – July 4
Time:
- Weekdays: 3 to 11 p.m.
- Weekends:11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost:$5 daily admission.Military, police and firefighters admitted free with ID.
Location:Marion County Fairgrounds, 7300 E. Troy Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46239
More information:https://marioncountyfair.org/
Spark!Fishers
Spark!Fishers celebrates "everything uniquely Fishers" in the Nickel Plate District.This year's theme, Hometown Heroes, honors Fishers' residents, from essential workers to veterans,who have served their country and community.
Events include:
- June 22 - Tuesday Night Concert (7 p.m.)
- June 23 -5k Fun Run (Evening, details TBD)
- June 24 - Car & Arts Show (6 to 9 p.m.)
- June 25 - Friday Night Concert (8 to 10 p.m.)
- June 26 - Street fair and live entertainment (3 to 10 p.m.), parade (6 p.m.) and fireworks
Dates: June 22-26
Cost: Free, first come first serve
More information:https://sparkfishers.com/
Garfield Park Art and Music Festival
The Garfield Park Art and Music Festival celebrates Indy'sculture, art and music through live band performances, kid's crafts and artist booths.
Date:June 26
Time:4 to10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location:MacAllister Amphitheater at Garfield Park, 2450 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46203
More information:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garfield-park-art-music-festival-tickets-151738934237?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Freedom Festival
Celebrate freedom in Craig Park with a parade, food, live music on the new event lawn and cap off the night with fireworks presented by KORN Country 100.3.
Date:June 26
Time: Starts at4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location:Craig Park, 10 E. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood, IN46143
More information:https://www.greenwood.in.gov/topic/blocks.php?topicid=125&structureid=22
CarmelFest
CarmelFest is in its 33rd year of celebrating Independence Day in Carmel. Preregister to compete in the CarmeFestHas Talentmusical talent competition. This year, the parade theme is "Back Together Again", and the fireworks will be synchronized to music onWHJE 91.3 FM.
Date: July 4-5
Time: 1 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location:One Civic Square and Carter Greenin Carmel, IN 46032
More information:https://www.carmelfest.net/
Artie Fest
Artie Fest is a community celebration with cornhole, photo and chalk art contests, a classic car show, craft fair, a movie night, and more.Net proceeds support two merit-based scholarships.
Date:July 9
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Cost: TBD, check website for details.
Location:Morgan County Fairgrounds 1749 Hospital Drive, Martinsville, IN
More information:http://www.artiefest.org/
Summer Blast Festival
Dance, support small businesses and see the "Beauties Behind the Mask" in a fashion show.Dress in all white.
Date: July 11
Time:5 to 9 p.m.
Cost:$25
Location:1060 East 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240
More information:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-blast-festival-tickets-155517239249?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Hamilton County Fair
The Hamilton County Fair showcases 4-H exhibits, animal shows and other family entertainment.
Date: July 15-20
Time: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location:Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville, IN 46060
More information:https://extension.purdue.edu/hamilton/article/4559
Boone County Fair
The Boone County Fair showcases 4-H exhibits, puppet shows and other entertainment. Ride a hot-air balloon, touch a truckor watch the 4-H cat show.
Dates:July 17-23
Time: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Boone County Fairgrounds1300 E. 100 S., Lebanon, IN 46052
More information:https://extension.purdue.edu/boone/article/31285
Hendricks County Fair
The Hendricks County Fair showcases 4-H exhibits, pageant, a carnivaland other entertainment. Check out the livestock shows, run a 5K, watch the Wolves of the World show and visit Cowtown.
Date: July 18-24
Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Midway from 5 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location:Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, IN46122
More information:https://www.4hcomplex.org/
Madison County Fair
The Madison County Fair features4-H exhibits, over 75food and retail booths, and tractors.
Date: July 19-24, parade on Sunday, July 18
Time: Rides from 5 to 10 p.m.
Cost:Free, $5 parking
Location:Beulah Park 503-599 South Park Ave., Alexandria, IN 46001
More information:https://madisoncounty4hfair.org/
Johnson CountyFair
The Johnson County Fair features4-H exhibits, a baby contest, parade, and more. Check out the games,rides, and demolition derby.
Date:July 18-24, 2021
Time/Ticketing information: TBD, check website for details.
Location:250 Fairground St., Franklin, IN 46131
More information:https://www.jocofairin.com/
Blackberry Festival
Pick blackberries, play lawn games, listen to live music and enjoy Wild BlackBerry Farms' own wine and sours at Fortville's first annual Blackberry Festival.
Date: July 24
Time: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: $5
Location:10728 S. 700 W., Fortville, IN 46040
More information:https://www.facebook.com/events/468402334608845/
Bill Monroe’s Musical Park and Campground Festivals
Bill Monroe's Musical Park and Campground is a place to hike, fish, and get into nature. They have several themed festivals this summer.
Dates:
July 30 & 31 | Hippy Hill Dead Fest | Buy tickets and rent a golf cart online
Aug.26-28 | Bean Blossom Blues Fest
Sept.17-25 | Bean Blossom Bluegrass/Uncle Pen Festival
Cost: In advance:$40 for the weekend, $25 daily. At the gate: $50 for the weekend, $30daily
Location:5163 N. State Road135, Morgantown, IN 46160
More information:https://www.billmonroemusicpark.com/music-park-calendar/hippy-hill-dead-fest
Morgan CountyFair
The Morgan County Fair features live animal shows, contests, a midway and more.
Date:July 30-Aug. 7
Time: Checkwebsite for event schedule.
Cost: TBD, check website for details.
Location:1749 Hospital Drive, Martinsville, IN 46151
More information:http://www.morgancountyindianafair.org/
Indiana State Fair
Date: July 30-Aug. 22
Time:Check website for hours(closed Monday and Tuesday)
Cost: Ticket pricing TBD. Check website for details coming in late June.
Location:1202 E. 38thSt., Indianapolis, IN 46205
More information:https://www.indianastatefair.com/p/state-fair
Italian Street Festival
The Italian Street Festival is Indianapolis'most-attended church festival! Enjoy homemade cannoli, homemade cheesecake, amusem*nt rides, live music and Italian beer and wines.
Date:Aug. 13-14
Time:5 to 11 p.m.
Cost:Free
Location:Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis, IN 46203
More information:https://www.indyitalianfest.org/
Sausage Festival
St. Thomas Aquinas Church's annual Sausage Festival advertises itself to be "like Catholic Woodstock" with sausage, rock n' roll and activities for all ages. Kids can enjoy a cake walk, hair color spraying,a bouncy house and more,while teens can enjoy their own live concert in the backlot (chaperones provided). These is a wine garden for those over 21.
Date: Aug. 20-21
Time: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
Cost: Free
Location:Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, 4600 Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
More information:https://www.staindy.org/church/sausagefest/
WAMM Festival
WAMM stands forWine, Art, Music, and Microwbrew. Sample wines and award-winning craft beer from Indiana wineries and breweries, shop the juried art fair, and enjoy live music.
Date: Aug. 21
Time: noon to 9 p.m.
Cost: $15
Location:Craig Park, 10 East Smith Valley Road, Greenwood, IN 46143
More information:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-wammfest-craig-park-greenwood-tickets-106501599150?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Elwood Glass Blowing Festival
The Elwood Glass Blowing Festival is in its 50th year of celebrating hand-blown glass art. Festivities include bus tours to the local glass factories, demonstrations, carnivals rides, a vintage car show, helicopter rides and more.
Dates: Aug. 20-22
Time:
- Friday 12a.m. -10p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Sunday 10 a.m. -4p.m.
Cost: Free
Location:Callaway Park 902 Calloway Park Drive Elwood,IN46036
More information:http://www.elwoodglassfestival.com/
Water Lantern Festival
Design and launch your own water lantern at the eventvoted best cultural festival by USA TODAYreaders. Ticket prices include the cost of lantern kit, market, led candle, lantern retrieval and clean up at the end of the night, a drawstring bag, and wristband for festival area.
Date: Aug. 28
Time:4 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost:
- $25.99 until June 15
- $35.99 until Aug15
- $45.99 until Aug 21
- $55.99 at the door
Location:Historic Military Park at White River State Park, 601 West New York St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46202
More information:https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/indianapolis.php
Indy Strawberry Festival
The 55th annual Indy Strawberry Festival will be back inafter being canceled then postponed due to the pandemic. Stop by Monument Circle for strawberry shortcake, while ingredients last.
Date:Sept. 2
Time:9 a.m. to4 p.m.
Cost: $7 for strawberry shortcake
Location:Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204
More information:http://www.indystrawberryfestival.org
Indy LaborFest
Bring your own lawn chairs out toMonument Circle on Labor Day for music, food and more.Kids can enjoy bounce houses, games, a zipline and more at the kid's zone.
Date: Sept. 4
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost:Free
Location: Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204
More information:https://www.indylaborfest.org/
Tec*mseh Lodge 60th Annual Powwow
The Tec*mseh Lodge 60th annual powwow will feature dances, a craft seminars, a fine art display and more.
Date: Sept. 4-5
Time: Events start at9 a.m.
Cost: $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 5-13, free for children 4 and under
Location:Tipton County Fairgrounds1200 S Main St., Tipton, IN 46072
More Information:http://tec*msehlodge.org/labor-day-pw/
Pendleton Fall Creek Heritage Fair
Buy homemade crafts and art on the banks of Fall Creek.
Date:Sept. 10-11
Time:10 a.m. to6 p.m.
Location: Falls Park Drive and East Street, Pendleton IN 46064
More information:https://www.facebook.com/events/119651210062219/?event_time_id=119651216728885/
Chicken and Beer Fest
Who has the best chicken in Indy? The Chicken and Beer Fest is sourcing 20local restaurants to find out. Comeeat and/or participate in the hot wing eating contest.
Date: Sept 25
Time: 1 to 4p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost:
- $40 for general admission
- $50 for VIP entry
- $100 for all access
Location:The Pavilion at Pan Am, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN
More information:https://www.chickenandbeerindy.com/
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Serena Puang is a Pulliam Fellow looking for things to do over the summer. You can email her at spuang@gannett.com or follow her on Twitter @SerenaPuang.
