Various Dates | NOBLESVILLE RAIL RIDING ADVENTURES
Experience Noblesville from a whole new vantage point. Hop aboard a custom-built, pedal-powered rail bike and cruise down the tracks of the historic Nickel Plate Express. Offering a mix of daytime scenic rides and evening excursions, it’s a fantastic, low-impact outdoor activity that lets you explore local nature trails and historic rail lines with friends or family.
August 1 | Chicken and Beer Festival
Winner, winner, chicken dinner! University Park is hosting the 6th Annual Chicken & Beer Festival on Saturday, August 1st, and the lineup looks incredible. Expect bold takes on wings, global street food, and plenty of plant-based creations from 30+ Indy favorites. Come for the chicken, stay for the craft beer, cocktails, and great summer energy.
August 7 | Harrison Center First Friday Bake Sale
We already love wandering the halls of the Harrison Center for First Friday, but their bake sale takes the evening to a whole new level. Come for the incredible local gallery openings and open artist studios, and stay to pick up some delicious, scratch-made treats from neighborhood bakers. It’s the ultimate way to kick off your weekend
August 8 | Drum Corp International World Championships
The Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championships is basically the “Super Bowl of the marching music world” and it’s taking place right here in Indy! Every August, tens of thousands of musicians, fans, and families from all over the globe take over downtown Indianapolis for the culmination of a massive, high-intensity summer tour. Think of it as a mix of world-class athleticism, Broadway-level theatrical storytelling, and mind-blowing musical precision—all performed at maximum volume by the best brass lines, color guards, and percussion ensembles on earth.
August 7-23 | Indiana State Fair
Pigs, Ferris wheels, and the best people-watching in the state! The Indiana State Fair is here, and we’re ready for all the nostalgia (and all the local Hoosier treats). Dust off your favorite denim shorts and meet us by the Midway!
August 29 | BoomBlaze Music Festival
The BoomBlaze Music Festival is bringing pure Caribbean vibes to Garfield Park’s MacAllister Amphitheater on Saturday, August 29th. We are completely here for the heavy rotation of live reggae and island rhythms featuring acts like The Ark Band and Zion Lion. Even better? You can sample authentic Jamaican jerk chicken and Trinidadian doubles while you dance.
August 29 | Artmobilia
Carmel’s most stylish street party is back! Now in its 19th year, Artomobilia is taking over the Arts & Design District and the new Carmel Midtown. Grab an iced coffee and wander past nearly 500 stunning collector cars, vintage classics, and modern supercars parked right on the cobblestone. It’s the perfect blend of automotive art and weekend vibes.
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