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By SuSaN Salaz

August 11-12

Carmel Jazz Fest

Multiple venues in Carmel carmeljazzfest.org

Honoring Indiana’s rich jazz music history and celebrating contemporary jazz, R&B and blues musicians around the world, the Carmel Jazz Fest is energizing the community through music at Carmel’s world class venues and greenspaces. This year’s lineup includes Spyro Gyra, Steve Allee Big Band and Indiana’s own Josh Kaufman.

August 19

Noblesville BrewBQ

Federal Hill Commons noblesvillerotaryclub.org

Beer and BBQ are the true tastes of summer at the 7th annual Noblesville BrewBQ. This delicious event, hosted by the Noblesville Rotary Club, gives attendees an opportunity to taste some of the best BBQ in the state with local breweries and live music, and all for a good cause.

August 21-September 3

Summerfest 2023 with Devour Indy Multiple restaurants devourindy.com

It’s more important than ever to celebrate local restaurants, and Devour Indy makes it so easy. Featuring more than 100 restaurants, guests can try out all different types of impressive eateries on any side of town with special menus and pricing during this anticipated annual event.

September 1-2

Fishers Blues Fest

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater npdamp.com

Marking an end to the summer concert series, Blues Fest returns to Fishers over Labor Day weekend, filling two nights with funky music by locally and nationally renowned blues musicians at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. This newly renovated venue is a premier outdoor concert space, welcoming touring acts throughout the season.

September 8-10

Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival Conner Prairie connerprairie.org

Take summer to all new heights at Conner Prairie’s annual hot air balloon festival. Enjoy morning competitions in the sky and evening balloon glows featuring colorful balloons from around the country lighting up the night. Live music from Stella Luna and the Satellites will make this an event to remember.

August 25-26

GreekFest

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Indygreekfest.org

Eat, drink and dance at one of Central Indiana’s oldest and largest ethnic festivals. Celebrating 50 years, patrons are invited to tour the magnificent Holy Trinity Cathedral, shop the Agora, watch live cooking demonstrations of authentic Greek recipes, and dance the Tsamikos with the Cathedral’s own Hellenic Dance Troupes.

September 8-10

Artomobilia Weekend

Carmel Arts & Design District artomobilia.com

There is nothing like Artomobilia Weekend in Carmel, where recognized artists, car collectors and automobile enthusiasts gather to celebrate the art of the automobile. With an exceptional array of events, you can see a variety of classic, new and innovative cars in the heart of the Carmel Arts & Design District.

September 9

Penrod Arts Fair Newfields penrod.org

Dubbed Indiana’s Nicest Day, the annual Penrod Arts Fair is one of the largest single-day art fairs in the nation. Experience over 300 artists, five stages of entertainment, more than 50 arts-related non-profit organizations, an extensive children’s area, and local food and beverages for you and your family to enjoy, all on the beautiful grounds of Newfields.