152 past events with the festivals tag

FIRST THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun community experience EVERY MONTH for First Thursdays in Downtown Muncie! ALL OUTDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time with live geode/rock cutting with Wook's Workshop, check out Kat's Crystals & Curiosities along the path of our Market, and explore the many arty opportunities throughout Downtown Muncie's First Thursday Gallery Walks! The Muncie Makers Market is so happy to get back outside with the First Thursday community events, a popular local tradition, going many years back, with all sorts of vendors, artists, and entertainers set up throughout all of Downtown Muncie. Come shop with us and enjoy your community!

The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/  

First Thursday Gallery Walks:

https://www.downtownmuncie.org/first-thursday

Kat's Crystals & Curiosities:

https://www.katscrystalsandcuriosities.com

Advance Vendor Registration is required to be a Vendor at each selling event with the Muncie Makers Market. 🌿

Packed with engaging activities and attractions for the whole family, Fire Up DWNTWN is the can’t-miss, over-the-top-hot event of the season! With a mixture of hot air balloons, spicy foods, smokin’ ribs, live music, games, contests, and more, the summer’s peak extravaganza can’t come soon enough! 🔥
 

This is a TRULY HUGE EVENT, learn more here:

https://www.downtownmuncie.org/fireup

Packed with engaging activities and attractions for the whole family, Fire Up DWNTWN is the can’t-miss, over-the-top-hot event of the season! With a mixture of hot air balloons, spicy foods, smokin’ ribs, live music, games, contests, and more, the summer’s peak extravaganza can’t come soon enough! 🔥

Special Shape Hot Air Balloons, Glow Show & Balloon Baskets

Meet larger-than-life hot air balloon characters, sponsored by Clubhouse Bar & Grill, MadSweets, Woof Boom Radio, and 3Rivers FCU, and watch as they glow in an exciting evening show, sponsored by MITS. Experience the heat up close as you pull the trigger on the flames of a hot air balloon basket, sponsored by The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County and NASH FM.

Hot Air Balloon Tethered Rides

Purchase your ticket and reach for the sky! Take a tethered hot air balloon ride and get a one-of-a-kind view of the festivities.

NEW! Remote Control Hot Air Balloons

Get close to the action with four 20-foot-tall remote control hot air balloons, sponsored by Wealth Strategies, Inc. Watch with excitement as a “Cloudhopper” balloon attempts a dramatic ascent above the crowd.

Sizzlin’ Spectacles

Don’t miss the Liquid Fire Iron Pour, sponsored by Destination: Muncie, materials provided by Grede, as metals artisans practice their ancient craft. Check out the Just Jeepin’ Cruise-In, sponsored by Lamar Advertising, and motorcycle, and van shows. Enjoy plenty of fun activities for kids and adults alike. Finish off the night by taking in the fireworks finale.

Live Music & Entertainment

Enjoy local and regional music acts, the DWNTWN IDOL Round 2 performance, performance sponsored by First Merchants Bank, and more exciting events. Cardinal Community Stage sponsored by Ball State University, Canan Commons Stage sponsored by Ivy Tech Muncie.

Taste the Heat

Looking for some spice? We’ll have several food vendors serving up delectable ribs, delicious BBQ, and many more unique treats. Need to cool off? Stop in at one of our many fantastic restaurants DWNTWN and sample our local fare.

And So Much More…

Fire Up DWNTWN is the biggest event of the year. Shop with local vendors, get your thrill on the euro bungee and rock wall, and enjoy a variety of performances. Check out the Kid’s HotSpot and the Red Hot Children’s Express train, sponsored by The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County.

👉 SPECIAL APPEARANCE at MADJAX for AUGUST’s First Thursday at their OPEN HOUSE! 👈

FIRST THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun community experience EVERY MONTH for First Thursdays in Downtown Muncie! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time with live geode/rock cutting with Wook's Workshop, check out Kat's Crystals & Curiosities along the path of our Market, and explore the many arty opportunities throughout Downtown Muncie's First Thursday Gallery Walks! The Muncie Makers Market is so happy to get back outside with the First Thursday community events, a popular local tradition, going many years back, with all sorts of vendors, artists, and entertainers set up throughout all of Downtown Muncie. Come shop with us and enjoy your community!

The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up Muncie throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/  

First Thursday Gallery Walks:

https://www.downtownmuncie.org/first-thursday

Kat's Crystals & Curiosities:

https://www.katscrystalsandcuriosities.com

Advance Vendor Registration is required to be a Vendor at each selling event with the Muncie Makers Market. 🌿

FIRST THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun community experience EVERY MONTH for First Thursdays in Downtown Muncie! ALL OUTDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time with live geode/rock cutting with Wook's Workshop, check out Kat's Crystals & Curiosities along the path of our Market, and explore the many arty opportunities throughout Downtown Muncie's First Thursday Gallery Walks! The Muncie Makers Market is so happy to get back outside with the First Thursday community events, a popular local tradition, going many years back, with all sorts of vendors, artists, and entertainers set up throughout all of Downtown Muncie. Come shop with us and enjoy your community!

The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/  

First Thursday Gallery Walks:

https://www.downtownmuncie.org/first-thursday

Kat's Crystals & Curiosities:

https://www.katscrystalsandcuriosities.com

Advance Vendor Registration is required to be a Vendor at each selling event with the Muncie Makers Market. 🌿

AHB is a tradition at the Old Washington St Festival - concert date for 2025 is Sun, Sept 14, at 2 pm.

    Under the bright red tent - at 2:00 pm on Sunday, Sept 14 - the AHB Concert Band performs its last concert of the 2025 season during Muncie’s long-running Old Washington Street Festival… and the audience areas are tent-shaded, too.   

Hillcroft Vendor Market

Join us on Saturday, September 20 from 10am-3pm for our 8th Bi-Annual Hillcroft Services Vendor Market! 

What to expect:

• Free entry & free bags for the first 100 shoppers
• Raffle Baskets | Each person receives one free raffle ticket!
• Food available for purchase from a few awesome Food Trucks!
• Returning favorite vendors + new vendors! Last year we had 100+ vendors & 800+ shoppers!
• Rain or Shine (Indoor Event)

This event allows us to share with the community Hillcroft’s supports, services and purpose, as well as supporting local vendors!

#YART is a Yard Sale for Art held during ArtsWalk on the First Thursday of every June and October at Canan Commons in Downtown Muncie! All Art priced under $40! The Fall 2025 Muncie YART will be from 5-8p on Thursday, October 2nd during ArtsWalk! 

YART Artist Sign Up is on September 1st on the Muncie YART Facebook page - it's FREE to all Artists! Signing up means you are IN! 

YART has a zero-dollar budget and is proof that community members working together can create a hugely successful and fun experience! Volunteers are sought for the YART Artist Set-Up from 3-5p on October 2nd, show up to HELP, thank you! ♥️

FIRST THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun community experience EVERY MONTH for First Thursdays in Downtown Muncie! ALL OUTDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time with live geode/rock cutting with Wook's Workshop, check out Kat's Crystals & Curiosities along the path of our Market, and explore the many arty opportunities throughout Downtown Muncie's First Thursday Gallery Walks! The Muncie Makers Market is so happy to get back outside with the First Thursday community events, a popular local tradition, going many years back, with all sorts of vendors, artists, and entertainers set up throughout all of Downtown Muncie. Come shop with us and enjoy your community!

The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/  

First Thursday Gallery Walks:

https://www.downtownmuncie.org/first-thursday

Kat's Crystals & Curiosities:

https://www.katscrystalsandcuriosities.com

Advance Vendor Registration is required to be a Vendor at each selling event with the Muncie Makers Market. 🌿

Please join us as we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Muncie Delaware County Senior Center.

There will be a bounce house for the kids, other fall festival-type games, food trucks galore, and Remedy Band will provide the musical entertainment.

A short formal program will take place at 3pm

FIRST THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun community experience EVERY MONTH for First Thursdays in Downtown Muncie! ALL OUTDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time with live geode/rock cutting with Wook's Workshop, check out Kat's Crystals & Curiosities along the path of our Market, and explore the many arty opportunities throughout Downtown Muncie's First Thursday Gallery Walks! The Muncie Makers Market is so happy to get back outside with the First Thursday community events, a popular local tradition, going many years back, with all sorts of vendors, artists, and entertainers set up throughout all of Downtown Muncie. Come shop with us and enjoy your community!

The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/  

First Thursday Gallery Walks:

https://www.downtownmuncie.org/first-thursday

Kat's Crystals & Curiosities:

https://www.katscrystalsandcuriosities.com

Advance Vendor Registration is required to be a Vendor at each selling event with the Muncie Makers Market. 🌿

Join us for our 2 Year Anniversary Celebration! We will be offering 11% off our entire store, free refreshments, an early bird giveaway, a raffle, tarot readings from The Baked Witch, and local vendors lining our sidewalks! It will be an evening you won’t want to miss! 

Save the date! 🎄 LIGHT UP MUNCIE on Thursday, December 4, 2025!

Enjoy the festive performances, food trucks, shop at the Holiday Gift Market, and witness the magical lighting of the animated community tree at Canan Commons! 🎄

NEW this year, Lighted Parade and kid’s fun zone! Bring your family and friends for a magical night in Downtown! ✨❄️✨

FIRST THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun community experience EVERY MONTH for First Thursdays in Downtown Muncie! ALL OUTDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time with live geode/rock cutting with Wook's Workshop, check out Kat's Crystals & Curiosities along the path of our Market, and explore the many arty opportunities throughout Downtown Muncie's First Thursday Gallery Walks! The Muncie Makers Market is so happy to get back outside with the First Thursday community events, a popular local tradition, going many years back, with all sorts of vendors, artists, and entertainers set up throughout all of Downtown Muncie. Come shop with us and enjoy your community!

The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/  

First Thursday Gallery Walks:

https://www.downtownmuncie.org/first-thursday

Kat's Crystals & Curiosities:

https://www.katscrystalsandcuriosities.com

Advance Vendor Registration is required to be a Vendor at each selling event with the Muncie Makers Market. 🌿

#ShopSmall at Muncie’s annual Holiday Gift Market! 🎁 Light Up Muncie will be on Thursday, December 4th from 5-8p! Follow the Lighted Parade to Canan Commons!  Enjoy Ice Skating, the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony, Performers, Food Trucks, Santa, our Holiday Gift Market, & MORE at Canan Commons in Downtown Muncie!
 

The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds. You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market outdoors every First Thursday at Adams & Walnut AND indoors every Third Thursday at MadJax Maker Force. We also set up at special annual events like Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up Muncie! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events - please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/ ;

Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Minnetrista. Enjoy three miles of enchanting lights, sweet treats, food, live music, live theatre, winter crafts, a barrel train for kids, our popular Holiday Artisan Market, and more. Embrace the sounds and spirit of the winter holidays at this free community event.

FREE ADMISSION - Open to the Public - All ages! FESTIVAL HOURS : TUESDAY - 8:30AM - 8:00PM & WEDNESDAY - 8:30AM - 7:00PM Preserving The Farmers Harvest - info on Canning, Freezing & Dehydrating Food - Enter to win a waterbath canner & accessories!

Cow Milking, Kettle Corn Making $1.00 per bag, Inflatable Corn Maze, Educational & Vendors Booths, New Farm Implements, Sheep Shearing, Black Smithing, Farm Animals, Antique Tractors & More.

Tuesday:11 A.M. - 2 P.M. BAKED STEAK LUNCH With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw OR Applesauce, Bread & Butter, Cake & Beverage Extension Homemakers in Heartland Hall $10 *All Proceeds Help Fund Annual Scholarships.

5 P.M. - 7 P.M. PORK CHOP DINNER in Heartland Hall -  Includes Sides, Dessert & Beverage $10 

TUESDAY: 6 P.M. - ANNUAL FARM FESTIVAL AUCTION in Heartland Hall Proceeds Help To Fund Our Farm Festival Each Year - Come Out & Bid on Your Favorite Items Donated By Local Businesses.

Wednesday: 11 A.M. - 2 P.M CHICKEN NOODLE LUNCH With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw OR Applesauce, Bread & Butter, Cake & Beverage by Extension Homemakers in Heartland Hall $10 *All Proceeds Help Fund Annual Scholarships.

5 P.m. - 7 P.M BBQ COOK-OFF DINNER - Vote for your favorite!  Heartland Hall - Includes Sides, Dessert & Beverage $10 

Music During Dinner By Common Ground 

WEDNESDAY: ANNUAL CHILDREN'S PEDAL PULL in Memorial Building - Sign-Up - 4:30pm - 5:30 P.M. Weight Classes - To 60 lbs. PEDAL PULL - 6 P.M.

FREE ADMISSION - Open to the Public - All ages! FESTIVAL HOURS : TUESDAY - 8:30AM - 8:00PM & WEDNESDAY - 8:30AM - 7:00PM Preserving The Farmers Harvest - info on Canning, Freezing & Dehydrating Food - Enter to win a waterbath canner & accessories!

Cow Milking, Kettle Corn Making $1.00 per bag, Inflatable Corn Maze, Educational & Vendors Booths, New Farm Implements, Sheep Shearing, Black Smithing, Farm Animals, Antique Tractors & More.

Tuesday:11 A.M. - 2 P.M. BAKED STEAK LUNCH With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw OR Applesauce, Bread & Butter, Cake & Beverage Extension Homemakers in Heartland Hall $10 *All Proceeds Help Fund Annual Scholarships.

5 P.M. - 7 P.M. PORK CHOP DINNER in Heartland Hall -  Includes Sides, Dessert & Beverage $10 

TUESDAY: 6 P.M. - ANNUAL FARM FESTIVAL AUCTION in Heartland Hall Proceeds Help To Fund Our Farm Festival Each Year - Come Out & Bid on Your Favorite Items Donated By Local Businesses.

Wednesday: 11 A.M. - 2 P.M CHICKEN NOODLE LUNCH With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw OR Applesauce, Bread & Butter, Cake & Beverage by Extension Homemakers in Heartland Hall $10 *All Proceeds Help Fund Annual Scholarships.

5 P.m. - 7 P.M BBQ COOK-OFF DINNER - Vote for your favorite!  Heartland Hall - Includes Sides, Dessert & Beverage $10 

Music During Dinner By Common Ground 

WEDNESDAY: ANNUAL CHILDREN'S PEDAL PULL in Memorial Building - Sign-Up - 4:30pm - 5:30 P.M. Weight Classes - To 60 lbs. PEDAL PULL - 6 P.M.