Summer stays hot in July 2015 with popular summer festivals. In addition to the many July 4th events happening across the Indianapolis area, July's festivals include some of the biggest of the year, including the hugely popular, Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration and Indy BBQ Ribfest. Mark your calendars for these hot festivals!
The Indiana Black Expo presents Summer Celebration July 9 -19 at the Indiana Convention Center and various Downtown venues. The organization uses its largest event as an opportunity to an effective voice and vehicle for the social and economic advancement of African-Americans. The expo will feature educational conferences, family events, many concerts and much more.
Where: Various Downtown Venues
When: July 9 - 19, 2015More »
If you're into biking, you won't want to miss the largest USA Cycling race sanctioned in Indianapolis. This race will take place from University Park to Monument Circle. Categories for racing include men, women, junior, tandem and kids. Activities like bike polo, a tandem race, food truck festival and free helmet fittings will be held through the day.
Where: University Park
When: July 11, 2015More »
Indy Film Fest is a 10-day celebration of fun and film. All events are open to the public and require tickets or an all-access pass that can be purchased at the festival box office or at IndyFilmFest.org.
Where: Various locations throughout Indianapolis
When: July 16 - 25, 2015More »
Enjoy tasty ribs, rocking blues bands, drinks and much more! Ribfest has become a summertime favorite. Vendors include eight national award winners and several local favorites. Admission is free every day until 2:30 p.m. Afterwards, tickets are $7 for adults 16 and over/ $5 for students/police/military/fire & seniors and $3 for adults on Sunday. Kids age 15 and under are free.
Where: Military Park
When: June 23 - 26, 2015More »
Enjoy gospel performances at this special event. Performers includes Paul and Trae McQueen, The Shannons, His Voice Through Us, Restoration and much more! This is a free event. Donations are accepted.
Where: Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville
When: July 24-25, 2015More »
•45th Annual Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration
The Indiana Black Expo presents Summer Celebration July 9 -19 at the Indiana Convention Center and various Downtown venues. The organization uses its largest event as an opportunity to an effective voice and vehicle for the social and economic advancement of African-Americans. The expo will feature educational conferences, family events, many concerts and much more.
Where: Various Downtown Venues
When: July 9 - 19, 2015More »
•Indy Criterium Cycling Race and Festival
If you're into biking, you won't want to miss the largest USA Cycling race sanctioned in Indianapolis. This race will take place from University Park to Monument Circle. Categories for racing include men, women, junior, tandem and kids. Activities like bike polo, a tandem race, food truck festival and free helmet fittings will be held through the day.
Where: University Park
When: July 11, 2015More »
•Indy Film Festival
Indy Film Fest is a 10-day celebration of fun and film. All events are open to the public and require tickets or an all-access pass that can be purchased at the festival box office or at IndyFilmFest.org.
Where: Various locations throughout Indianapolis
When: July 16 - 25, 2015More »
•Indy BBQ Ribfest
Enjoy tasty ribs, rocking blues bands, drinks and much more! Ribfest has become a summertime favorite. Vendors include eight national award winners and several local favorites. Admission is free every day until 2:30 p.m. Afterwards, tickets are $7 for adults 16 and over/ $5 for students/police/military/fire & seniors and $3 for adults on Sunday. Kids age 15 and under are free.
Where: Military Park
When: June 23 - 26, 2015More »
•18th Annual Indiana Gospel Music Festival
Enjoy gospel performances at this special event. Performers includes Paul and Trae McQueen, The Shannons, His Voice Through Us, Restoration and much more! This is a free event. Donations are accepted.
Where: Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville
When: July 24-25, 2015More »