Events and Festivals in Indianapolis

  • May: The Indy 500 is an automobile race held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway which attracts a crowd of more than 50,000 spectators. Motorheads rejoice! A major Indianapolis event!
  • June: Wineries from all over Indy come together for the Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Fest. Food, wine, music and cooking classes—is this not a glutton’s dream?
  • July: The Indianapolis International Film Festival is held in mid-July and is one of the most prominent festivals in Indianapolis. Lectures, meetings and of course movie screenings are all part of the deal. Another event held in July is the Indiana Black Expo where African-Americans come together to celebrate their culture and heritage.
  • August: Indianapolis celebrates German culture with the Oktoberfest. Beer, German food, German cultural exhibitions, live music—it’s all there. Partei!
  • August also witnesses the biggest summer festival of them all—the Indiana State Fair. Arts and crafts, rides, and a huge measure of environmentalism for the attendees; Indianapolis travel guide recommends experiencing this event on your visit!
  • September: If you want your dose of beautiful classical music, September witnesses the annual International Violin Competition bringing in talented violinists from all over the world.
  • Another big event during September is the Indy Jazz Fest. You simply cannot ignore an event where blues heroes like James Brown, Ray Charles and BB King have performed, can you?
  • October: Halloween is a big deal in Indy as they celebrate the Irvington Halloween Festival this time of year.

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