Events

Join us for an unforgettable experience at this year's 2026 Rodeo! We're excited to announce that the event is officially approved, and we're making some changes to ensure a fun atmosphere for everyone! Get involved and help support our community by becoming a sponsor! Click on the link to view sponsorship opportunities. https://www.dropbox.com/.../Clermont-Rodeo-Sponsorship...

The 34th Annual Indian Market & Festival is a vibrant celebration of Native culture and artistry! Shop from over 125 talented American Indian, Alaska Native, and First Nations artists, all in one place. This event features unique artwork, including stunning paintings, jewelry, and pottery, along with the stories and techniques behind each piece. Immerse yourself in high-energy performances by Indigenous Enterprise, Turtle Island’s captivating Haudenosaunee creation story, and the Skywoman Dance Theater, among others. Don’t miss live art demonstrations led by award-winning artists throughout the festival. Savor delicious festival foods, including traditional fry bread, from Native-owned food vendors. Tickets are just $20 for adults and $10 for youth (ages 5-17), with Eiteljorg members enjoying free entry. Take advantage of free parking in the White River State Park underground garage while spaces last.

Join us for the exciting return of Thursday Night Thunder, a staple of the IRP schedule! On June 25, the event will feature the highly anticipated 73rd Anniversary Hoosier Hundred alongside the Night Before the 500 All-Star National Pavement Midgets race. These thrilling races are rescheduled make-up events for the previously postponed Carb Night Classic. Don’t miss out on this action-packed evening!

SURPRISE POP-UP VINTAGE MARKET! 🎉 Join us at Roots To Wings Barn Market on Saturday, June 13, from 9 AM–5 PM for a fun-filled day of shopping, food, and treasure hunting! ✨ Some of your favorite vendors will be back ✨ Plus NEW vendors with fresh finds ✨ Food Truck on-site ✨ Special sales inside the barn ✨ Vintage, antiques, boutique items, home décor, gifts, handmade goods, and so much more! Grab your friends and make a day of it! Whether you’re looking for something special or just love a good treasure hunt, there’s always something new to discover at Roots To Wings.

The 500 Festival Kickoff to May, presented by STAR Bank, marks the official start of the greatest month in Indiana and begins the countdown to the Indy 500. Join us at Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis for an exciting day filled with festivities! We’ll welcome the spirit of May alongside community members, the 500 Festival Board of Directors, the 500 Festival Princesses, race fans, and possibly some surprise guests. At this event, you can pick up prizes from exhibitors, take photos with the 2025 Festival Cars, and enjoy much more. Kick off May with us on Wednesday, April 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. To learn more, visit: 500festival.com/kickoff.

Annual Spring Garden show featuring seminars and demonstrations, garden-related vendors, free trees and seeds, children's activity booth, and so much more! Free admission! The show is 9:00 - 4:00 at the Hendricks County 4H Fairgrounds Expo Hall.

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Experience the electrifying adrenaline rush of PBR! This is your chance to witness world-class athletes going head-to-head with powerful bucking bulls at the Crossroads of America! As a bonus, this stop on the Unleash the Beast Tour includes a PBR Monster Energy Team Challenge event on Friday night. This competitive team-based format gives you a dynamic, head-to-head game experience as PBR Teams battle it out.

Art in Bloom, presented by LINNEA, returns to Newfields for its sixth year. From Thursday, March 19, to Sunday, March 22, the Indianapolis Museum of Art will showcase over 50 floral installations created by renowned designers. Each installation will be inspired by artwork featured in the IMA Galleries.

Journey is embarking on their 2026 "Final Frontier Tour," a 60-date North American farewell tour running from February 28 to July 2, 2026. The tour features a new production with hits like "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Any Way You Want It," designed as a final, grateful celebration for fans.

St. Patrick's Day Crawl on Main Sponsored by Speedway Chamber of Commerce (All Day)

Join us for The Athletic Club Foundation’s 44th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade presented by the Hoosier Lottery on Friday, March 13th. Festivities start at 10:00 am with the Indianapolis Public Safety Foundation (IPSF) Parade Tent and Block Party downtown. The family-friendly parade features Irish-themed floats and helium balloons, marching bands, music, Irish dancers, Catholic schools, Irish organizations, local companies, and nonprofits with St. Patrick’s Day themes.

The event will be held at the Ohio Street Canal Basin. It will feature live music, food trucks, and the ceremonial dyeing of the water, which officially kicks off the St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Here are the key details for the 2026 event: - Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 - Time: 5:00 PM (with the actual greening usually occurring around 5:45 PM) - Location: Ohio Street Canal Basin (intersection of West Street and Ohio Street) - Cost: Free and open to the public The green dye used is environmental safe. Source: https://www.indystpats.com/events/greening-of-the-canal

Pancake meal served all day. Local artists and vendors selling handmade items. Located at The Parke County Fairgrounds 1472 N U.S. 41, Rockville, IN 47872 At winter’s end, Parke County’s Maple Syrup Producers begin tapping the maple trees that provide sugar water for making maple syrup. Join in on the fun the last weekend of February and the first weekend of March at the Parke County Maple Fair™. Travel country roads with world-famous covered bridges and tour maple syrup camps throughout the county. See how maple syrup is made down at the "sugar camp" and sample its wonderful flavor. (765) 5695226 info@coveredbridges.com.

The annual Mardi Gras Party is back and better than ever! * Music from New Orleans style Pork & Beans Brass Band * Enjoy food specials like crab cakes, etoufee, king cake, and other New Orleans Fare * Delicious Mardi Gras cocktails like Hurricanes, Fleur De Lis, Sazeracs, and more! * Dance floor available Join the fun and celebration all night long!

Embrace the rhythm at the Indiana Wind Symphony’s concert Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball. This event pays tribute to the Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. and parallels the Carnival festivities in South America. Attendees will be transported to vibrant cities like New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, and Barranquilla! The program will showcase music from “The Big Easy” and selections from two of South America's most popular Carnival celebrations. This concert will also feature guest soloist Doreen Ketchens, known as the “female Louis Armstrong” for her passionate performing style in Gospel, Blues, Jazz and more.

Rascal Flatts will bring the Life is a Highway Tour to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday, February 7 with special guests Lauren Alaina & Chris Lane!

Join us from 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a day full of automotive excitement as Indianapolis Cars and Coffee, hosted by Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, takes over the venue come rain or shine. https://raceirp.com/indianapolis-cars-and-coffee/

Open Rain or Shine! Indiana Caverns is home to one of the Midwest's largest deposits of Ice Age bones. View Ice Age bones and fossils, travel through Big Bone Mountain, and see beautiful formations and a 40-foot waterfall.