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11 Fantastic Fairs & Festivals Happening this August in Indianapolis

August signals the beginning of summer’s end. But the season’s not over yet! And we’re here to tell you how you can make the most of it.

Mark your calendars with these festivals to get out and about with the family this August and enjoy the last few weeks of warm temperatures, late sunsets, and summer fun.

Related Article: 100+ Things to do this Summer around Indy


Indiana State Fair

When: July 28-August 20
Where: Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St, Indianapolis

The Indiana State Fair is the state’s largest multi-day event celebrating the Hoosier spirit and agricultural heritage. These 18 days bring all communities together to celebrate all things Indiana and promote it to hundreds of thousands of people across the state and beyond.

Indiana State Fair

Holy Spirit Festival

When: August 3-5
Where: Holy Spirit Catholic School, 7243 E 10th St, Indianapolis

The Holy Spirit Festival offers carnival rides, music by local bands, and a midway with games and prizes. Food booths serve hamburgers, hot dogs, elephant ears, popcorn, desserts, fruit smoothies, tacos, burritos, shish kabobs, tenderloins, pizza & many more.

Holy Spirit Festival

Old Settlers Day

When: August 3-6
Where: Holy Spirit Catholic School, 7243 E 10th St, Indianapolis

What began as an annual picnic celebration is now a fun, family-friendly festival featuring carnival rides, games, community booths, live music, and great food. Come out for this local back-to-school season tradition.

Mooresville Parks & Recreation District old settlers day

Slovenski Festival

When: August 12, 2-8pm
Where: Slovenian National Home, 2717 W 10th St, Indianapolis

Traditional Slovenian food and drink will be served to the tunes of Slovenian polka music provided by Indy Polkamotion. There will be raffle, dance, vendors and more!

SausageFest

When: August 18-19
Where: St. Thomas Aquinas, 4600 N. Kenwood Ave, Indianapolis

Enjoy local food, music, craft beer, and wine at this annual event! Kids and teens can also enjoy a variety of activities just for them. Free!

SausageFest
SausageFest

Indy EggFest 

When: August 19, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Sullivan Hardware & Garden, 6955 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis

Indy EggFest is a festival for EggHeads and grilled food lovers. Sullivan Hardware & Garden’s EggFest features 75+ Big Green Eggs manned by EGG enthusiasts grilling their specialties for you to sample! Guests will enjoy live music, grilling classes and demos, local craft beer, and more at this family-friendly event.

Indy EggFest
Indy EggFest

Indianapolis Greek Festival

When: Aug 25-26
Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 500 West 106th Street, Carmel

One of Indy’s oldest and best ethnic festivals each year. Indianapolis Greek Festival will have lots of Greek food and fun dancing and entertainment. Enjoy authentic Greek music at this year’s events. A live DJ performance will offer lively Greek staples of rich musical culture.

Greek Fest
Photo courtesy of Facebook: Indianapolis Greek Festival

St. Joseph Fall Festival

When: August 25-27
Where: Spades Park, 1800 Nowland Ave, Indianapolis

The 15th annual St. Joseph Fall Festival takes place labor day weekend. The festival includes carnival rides, food, a beer garden, Black Jack, Silent Auction and a Texas Hold’em contest on Sunday evening.

Feast of Lanterns

When: August 26, 4:00 – 11:00 pm
Where: Spades Park, 1800 Nowland Ave, Indianapolis

This historical festival on the Near Eastside of Indy has evolved greatly from its origins in the late 1800s. Today, all are invited to enjoy local food and drinks, live music, kids activities, and genuine community under twinkling lights. Free!

Feast of Lanterns
Feast of Lanterns

Hoosier Hardwood Festival

When: August 25-27
Where: Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, 100 S, Lebanon

This three-day event spotlights logging machinery, chainsaws, sawmill gear, and woodworking tools. Professionals, hobbyists, and landowners will profit from educational sessions and live demos. Guests of all ages can enjoy lumberjack shows, woodworking artisans, crafters, a beer garden, tasty festival food, and live entertainment.

Hoosier Hardware Festival
Hoosier Hardware Festival

IU Health Momentum Kids Zone

When: August 26, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: University Park | 307 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis

Part of IU Health Momentum Indy, a family-friendly day of pro and amateur criterium racing surrounded by cycling and fitness activities for all ages. Daytime races take place along with a family-friendly festival with a kids’ race, Riley Children’s Health Kids Zone presented by PNC and Meijer, food trucks, drinks and more. Free!

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