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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 Holy Spirit Festival When: July 31-Aug 2 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. Old Settlers Day When: July 31-Aug. 4 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. Indiana State Fair When: August 1-17 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. SausageFest When: August 15-16 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 Indy EggFest When: August 16, 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. Indianapolis Greek Festival When: Aug 22-23 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. Photo courtesy of Facebook: Indianapolis Greek Festival St. Joseph Fall Festival When: August 22-24 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 23, 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 Bridgeton Civil War Days When: August 30-31 Where: Bridgeton 1878 House, 8144 S Bridgeton Rd. Bridgeton IN 47836 Embark on a journey to the Civil War era at this engaging event in Bridgeton. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with soldiers and civilians, gaining a unique insight into life from 1861 to 1865—a crucial period in our nation’s history. With plenty of educational experiences for children, this event promises a day filled with fun and discovery for the entire family. Free Event + Free Parking. Slovenski Festival When: August 31, 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! More Fairs & Festivals Taking Place around Indiana This August:

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