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Third Thursdays come alive at MadJax with the Muncie Makers Market! Come see The Night Market - a monthly indoor evening of local shopping, food and drinks, community connection, and creative exploration!

Every Third Thursday, MadJax Maker Force and the Muncie Makers Market partner to transform the building into an indoor Night Market experience. To shape the experience each month, The Night Market is layered with a rotating hands-on creative activity, a new exhibition opening in the Toolsong Gallery, and a live music performance to enhance your evening of shopping with our local Artisans. No two nights look exactly the same, and each one offers an easy, welcoming way to explore, make, and connect.

While you’re here to Sip & Shop, have an adventure ​w​ith MadJax tours and jump into Drop-In Creative Corner, a relaxed Thursday evening hang where makers of all skill levels gather to craft, tinker, and create together. Bring a project you’re already working on, try something new with provided supplies, or simply enjoy making alongside others (no class commitment required).

Guests are invited to wander the fascinating former factory that houses MadJax, meet local Makers, Sip & Shop, catch live music, and take in new artwork. MadJax will be open for tours, giving visitors a chance to explore the maker spaces, studios, and creative businesses housed throughout the building. FREE Admission and FREE Parking! Our next gathering of The Night Market from 5-8p on Thursday, March 19th, will feature:
 

HOMEMADE, HANDMADE, & LOCALLY GROWN - enjoy the Muncie Makers Market INDOORS!
FREE MADE AT MADJAX - explore glass jewelry making with resident maker Laura Peabody!
GR8 CREATIONS POP-UP BY RECE BARNES - enjoy hot food made on-site in the MadJax Courtyard. Items include pork chop sandwiches, wings, biscuit burgers, and more!
MUNCIE BOOK CENTER POP UP - books, comics, toys, and antiquities/collectibles from Muncie’s oldest, locally owned bookstore. If you’ve been missing Muncie Book Center on MLK Boulevard, now is your chance to shop!
LIVE MUSIC - featuring Aaron Lindbergh!
ART EXHIBITION IN TOOLSONG ART GALLERY - by Stephen M. Millben II aka Boondoxxink!
GRAB DINNER OR DRINKS - at The Guardian Brewing Co. You can sip your drink while you shop the Market!
EXPLORE MADJAX - discover our creative studios, artist spaces, and hands-on maker areas!

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/ ;

THIRD THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun "night market" vibe EVERY MONTH for Third Thursdays at MadJax Maker Force! ALL INDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time throwing axes and nerf football bowling with a beer at Max Axe Muncie, have a delicious dinner and brews at The Guardian Brewery Co., and explore the HUGE MadJax Maker Force facility! WE are soooo excited to partner with MadJax Maker Force for a NEW NIGHT OUT 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 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/  

MadJax Maker Force:

https://www.madjax.org

Mad Axe Muncie:

https://madaxemuncie.com

The Guardian Brewing Co.:

https://guardian.beer

Muncie Civic Theatre presents THE WEST WIND in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre March 13-22. A new play by local playwrights John and Jenni Marsh. Ride the rails across turn-of-the-century America in this heart-warming comedy about finding friendship, purpose and inner strength.

Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated G

Muncie Civic Theatre presents THE WEST WIND in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre March 13-22. A new play by local playwrights John and Jenni Marsh. Ride the rails across turn-of-the-century America in this heart-warming comedy about finding friendship, purpose and inner strength.

Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated G

Muncie Civic Theatre presents THE WEST WIND in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre March 13-22. A new play by local playwrights John and Jenni Marsh. Ride the rails across turn-of-the-century America in this heart-warming comedy about finding friendship, purpose and inner strength.

Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated G

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

Muncie Civic Theatre presents HELLO, DOLLY! on the Mainstage April 10-26. This Broadway hit, is bursting with humor, romance, high-energy dancing and iconic songs. A rich and cantankerous widower engages the services of Dolly Levi, professional matchmaker, to help him find a wife. Little does he know she’s got her sights set on him. Don’t let the parade pass you by, this classic musical is fun for the whole family.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Rated G. Reserved Seating.

Muncie Civic Theatre presents HELLO, DOLLY! on the Mainstage April 10-26. This Broadway hit, is bursting with humor, romance, high-energy dancing and iconic songs. A rich and cantankerous widower engages the services of Dolly Levi, professional matchmaker, to help him find a wife. Little does he know she’s got her sights set on him. Don’t let the parade pass you by, this classic musical is fun for the whole family.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Rated G. Reserved Seating.

Muncie Civic Theatre presents HELLO, DOLLY! on the Mainstage April 10-26. This Broadway hit, is bursting with humor, romance, high-energy dancing and iconic songs. A rich and cantankerous widower engages the services of Dolly Levi, professional matchmaker, to help him find a wife. Little does he know she’s got her sights set on him. Don’t let the parade pass you by, this classic musical is fun for the whole family.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Rated G. Reserved Seating.

THIRD THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun "night market" vibe EVERY MONTH for Third Thursdays at MadJax Maker Force! ALL INDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time throwing axes and nerf football bowling with a beer at Max Axe Muncie, have a delicious dinner and brews at The Guardian Brewery Co., and explore the HUGE MadJax Maker Force facility! WE are soooo excited to partner with MadJax Maker Force for a NEW NIGHT OUT 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 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/  

MadJax Maker Force:

https://www.madjax.org

Mad Axe Muncie:

https://madaxemuncie.com

The Guardian Brewing Co.:

https://guardian.beer