The State Fair is going on right now and there is plenty of great entertainment to fill your schedule throughout the next week. When the fair is over though, don't think there aren't other Indianapolis attractions to bring fun times and great food to your local calendar.
Here are just a few of the different festivals that are coming up over the next few weeks. Each event celebrates the local group's culture and Indianapolis history.
ARTSPARKLE: Mardi Gras (Saturday, August 22nd)
Not quite your average event, but the Indianapolis Art Center will celebrate their 75th anniversary with a Mardi Gras style party. You can be sure there will be plenty of Louisiana food, drinks and dancing to flavor your evening with fun. Musiclegend, Buckwheat Zydeco will be performing while everyone enjoys the art of Melissa Sarat.
Indiana Native American History Festival (Saturday, August 29th)Garfield Park will host the Indiana Native American History Festival. In partnership with Indianapolis, the mayor's office, the Pokagon band of Potawatomi and St. Francis Hospital, the Indiana Native American Business Association proudly presents the first ever Native American Heritage Day to take place in Indianapolis! This event, in partnership with the Eiteljorg Museum will feature art, music, games, crafts, food, health education and an authentic powwow. Admission is free to this event.
For over a week, the German American Klub's annual Oktoberfest will be held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. This is the event's 35th year of celebrating Oktoberfest and you can be sure you'll get your fill of the best German food, German and domestic beer, music, carnival rides and games. If you've ever enjoyed a meal at The Rathskeller and left wanting more, be sure and put this on your calendar.
Come and join us for some Indianapolis history and celebrate a culture that either is or is not your own. There's plenty to appreciate with each of these events in Indianapolis.
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