7 past events with the kat’s crystals & curiosities tag

VENDOR MEETING! Let’s grab a bite together after the meeting at The Guardian Brewing Co., next door inside MadJax! 🍕 New & potential Vendors are welcome too! Show up with your questions! Learn about 2025 changes! Sign up! Tour!

Menu for Guardian:

https://guardian.beer/pizza-menu/

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 & 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/ ;

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.

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

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! ✨❄️✨

Join us at Kat’s Crystals for a Yule Ornament Crafting Workshop ! The workshop will cost $25 per person and will include a brief instruction on a few ornament designs + materials to create 3 of your own ornaments to take home ! Attendees may create additional ornaments to take home for an additional $5 per ornament . Workshop duration will be 2 hours .This workshop is the perfect opportunity to create something handmade and truly special to gift to your loved ones this holiday season . We hope you will join us ! 🎄🧑🏻‍🎄 Class size will be limited to 12 students . Spots are first come first serve and will not be reserved until payment has been made . Spots can be booked and paid for through the Events section of our website ! https://www.katscrystalsandcuriosities.com/events

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. This is our ten year anniversary and we are happy to have had over 600 small businesses work with us. 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 Sip & Savor, 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 us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/ ;

Magic City Sip & Savor

BREWS • BEVS • BITES

SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026 • 2–5 PM • MADJAX

Get ready for a day filled with craft beer, winery, distillery, non-alcoholic beverage offerings, food, music, artisans, and makers and an atmosphere that's nothing short of magical! It’s a vibrant gathering of craft enthusiasts and brewers—both local and beyond–showcasing their finest creations and the perfect blend of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or just looking for a good time, this event promises something for everyone.
 

Magic City Sip & Savor will take place on Saturday, April 4, from 2–5 p.m., bringing together craft beverages, culinary creativity, live music, and local makers for an afternoon-long celebration of DWNTWN Muncie’s vibrant culture.

The event is 21+.

Hosted at MadJax, Sip & Savor will feature a wide selection of craft beer, wine, distilled spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, and curated food offerings, alongside live performances, artist demonstrations, and interactive experiences throughout the venue.

Attendees will enjoy savory treats created by students from Ball State University’s Hospitality Innovation and Leadership program and Ivy Tech Community College’s School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, showcasing innovative flavors and culinary talent from the region’s next generation of hospitality professionals. 

Additional highlights include:

Tribune Showprint Posters, offering attendees the opportunity to print their own Magic City Sip & Savor coasters

Songwriter Sessions, hosted by Lyn and Sally Fierce, featuring a variety of local musicians

Muncie Makers Market, presenting fresh homemade foods and handcrafted art for purchase

Guests will also be encouraged to explore the unique experiences within MadJax, including Mad Axe, The Aerial Annex, John Tom’s BBQ, and The Guardian Brewing Co., highlighting the creative energy housed within the venue.

Magic City Sip & Savor builds on the spirit of an event longtime attendees may remember as Magic City Brewfest, expanding its focus to include a broader range of beverages, food, music, and maker experiences while continuing to celebrate DWNTWN Muncie’s craft and creative community.

Magic City Sip & Savor is more than a tasting event — it is a celebration of local talent, creativity, and community spirit.

#MagicCityBrewfest, #DWNTWNTheOriginalMuncie, #Destination:Muncie, #MadJax

General Admission: $45

VIP Experience: $60

A limited number of VIP tickets are available for 75 guests and include access to a pre-event reception at 7 Rock Brew, located two blocks north of MadJax. VIP ticketholders will enjoy complimentary food, exclusive brew samples, a brewery tour from 12:30–1:30 p.m., and early admission to Magic City Sip & Savor.

Transportation for VIP ticketholders between 7 Rock Brew and MadJax will be provided by Alford Rods & Kustoms, eliminating the need for additional parking.

https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/magic-city-sip-and-savor-4-4-2026-212497