Spring is just around the corner, and Indy is ready to celebrate. With all kinds of events from street fairs to sporting events and everything between, there is something to do this spring no matter what you enjoy. Here are a few of the upcoming Indianapolis events.
The 500 Festival
The annual 500 Festival takes place in May with a calendar of events packed with over 50 different things to do. It all starts on May 1 with the 500 Festival & IMS Kickoff to May and then the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on May 4. May 11 brings the Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day, along with the Rookie Run. Come by on the 24th for the Memorial Service, and then the 2019 IPL 500 Festival parade will take place on the 25th. The 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 ends the month of celebrating on the 26th.
Talbot Street Art Fair
On June 15 and 16 you can head to the Talbot Street Art Fair. This is Indiana’s longest running juried art fair, and it takes place on North Talbot Street in the historic Herron Morton Neighborhood. The fair brings over 250 artists from across the country and is one of the finest fairs in the nation. Admission is free, and it gets started on Saturday the 15th at 10 a.m.
Spring Blooms
The Spring Blooms event at Newfields is beautiful to see and a sure sign of spring. The team planted over 100,000 bulbs for the outdoor exhibit this year, and it will soon burst with color. As the weather starts to warm up, you can see the perennial wildflowers and thousands of netted iris, hyacinth, and daffodils. Spring Blooms starts on March 22 and runs through May 26. Newfield’s members get in for free, and nonmembers can purchase tickets right on the Newfields website.
Freedom Festival
The Freedom Festival in Greenwood draws over 50,000 people each year and is just a short drive from Indianapolis. Celebrate the American spirit at Craig Park with a parade, food, craft beer, and activities for the kids. There will be live music on three different stages and over 200 booths with crafts, local business, and food from local eateries. This event takes place on June 29 starting at noon with the annual parade, and it ends at 10:30 p.m. with the area’s best fireworks show.
You can make the whole day even more fun by reserving a VIP spot for the festival. This allows you access to a catered space on the tennis courts at Craig Park. Tickets are $40 for adults and $10 for the kids, and it includes dinner, craft beers from Oaken Barrel Brewing Co, and dining under a private tent.
There is always something going on in Indianapolis, but the springtime is even more special. From the running of the Indy 500 and all the events leading up to it to festivals celebrating the warmer weather and the American spirit, you can always find something to do.
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