Annual festivals, fairs, and events in Indianapolis — from the Indiana State Fair and GenCon to jazz festivals, arts fairs, and folk music.
The 2026 Spirit & Place Festival opens November 5 on the theme CONNECTIONS. How the community-created model works and why the milestone year was actually 2025.
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The Irvington Halloween Festival marks 80 years October 24–31, 2026 — street fair, costume parade, and milestone events in Indianapolis's historic east-side …
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The Indiana State Fair runs August 7–23, 2026 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Here's the complete first-timer's guide: tickets, food, free …
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A practical guide to Indianapolis's biggest annual festivals and events — Indiana State Fair, GenCon, Indy Jazz Fest, 500 Festival, and more, with tips on …
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