All Day

Indiana State Fair

Indianapolis – The great Indiana State Fair kicks off in late July and runs through Aug. 20 with midway rides, exhibits, live music and lots of fair food, including new foods for 2023.

Madison Ribberfest

Madison – The 21st annual fest celebrates barbecue and blues with a KCBS-sanctioned BBQ competition, a backyard-style amateur contest and a “Kidz-Q” competition plus lots of live music.

SausageFest

Indianapolis – St. Thomas Aquinas Church hosts this two-night fest featuring sausage from L.E. Kincaid’s butcher shop and beer from Sun King Brewery, plus wine, pizza, snacks, live music and kid games area.