Join in the Celebration!

The 4ht of July is almost upon us and many communities are having their celebrations this weekend.  Check out this list for more information on time and place of some of the celebrations around Central Indiana.

This Weekend's Celebrations 

Avon
The Hendricks County Rib-Fest takes place on June 29. Events start at 5 p.m. followed by fireworks at dusk. More information here.

Fishers Freedom Festival is this weekend, June 29-30. Events include a 5k, live bands and fireworks. Fireworks are on June 30 at dusk.  

Greenwood
The Greenwood Freedom Festival is taking place Saturday, June 29. Events include a street fair, parade and fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

Celebrations on the 4th

Brownsburg
The Brownsburg Lions Club will hold its annual 4th of July Extravaganza from July 2-6. Fireworks are on July 4 at approximately 10 p.m. More info here.

Carmel
CarmelFest 2013 is happening July 3-4. Fireworks start around 9:45 p.m. on July 4. Details here.  

Cicero
Lights Over Morse Lake will take place from July 4-6. Fireworks are scheduled for 10 p.m. on July 4. Check out all the events.

Danville
The Family 4th Fest is taking place on July 4 from 6-10:30 p.m. at the Danville Community High School football field.

Fishers
Symphony on the Prarie will host the Star Spangled Symphony from July 3-5 each evening starting at 8.

Indianapolis ~ Enjoy ice cream at the 38th Annual 4th of July Ice Cream Social held at the President Benjamin Harrison Home. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 4. $17 adults; $6 ages 5-11; Free for 4 and under

~ 4th of July Concert for Cancer takes places on Georgia St. from 2-10 p.m. The music festival benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Saint Francis Hospital Patient Assistance Fund

~ The 12th Annual Rooftop 4th of July Celebration will be held at the Fountain Square Theatre Building. Enjoy dinner and fireworks from the roof. The event runs from 7-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $70. The event is for adults 21 and older only.

~ The Indianapolis Indians take on the Louisville Bats at 6:05 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks follow the game. Tickets range from $11-16.

~ The Regions Bank Freedom Blast fireworks show will take place on July 4 at 9:45 p.m. The building is located at 1 Indiana Square.

Lawrence
The 4th of July festival will take place from July 3-4. Fireworks are on July 4 at 10 p.m. Check out the schedule of other events here.

Noblesville
The Noblesville Fourth of July Festival, Parade and Car Show is taking place on July 4 starting at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Find the schedule of events here.

Westfield
The fourth annual Westfield Rocks the 4th is taking place on July 4 from 4-10 p.m. Get all the details here.

Zionsville
The All-American July 4th Celebration will take place on July 4 in Lions Park. Events start at 5 p.m. Fireworks will begin at dusk.

4 Great Mini-Vacations Right in Your Back Yard

Autumn is a great time of year in Indiana. It’s great time to get out of town and enjoy everything that our state has to offer. Here are 4 great mini-vacation destinations within a hundred miles of Indianapolis.

Beautiful Parke County, Indiana

Parke County is truly one of Indiana’s treasures. Hike the trails and watch the leaves change at Turkey Run and Shades State Parks. The annual Covered Bridge Festival just wrapped up this past weekend, but it is a Parke County event worth checking out next year.  With almost 40 covered bridges scattered around the county and festivals throughout the year, Parke County is a great destination.  Look for their Maple Syrup Festival in the early Spring, the Mansfield Mushroom Festival in April, Stawberry Festival in June and Farmer's Markets in the summer.  You can find more information about all their events on their website.

Visit Historic Nashville, Indiana

Nashville, Indiana is one of the coolest places to visit in the state. With dozens of shops and restaurants, it’s the perfect place to spend the day. Its close proximity to Brown County State Park means that you can do some hiking and enjoy the fall foliage.  To learn more about what Nashville has to offer check out the Brown County Tourism website.

Spend the Day at Oliver Winery in Bloomington, IN
Located just North of Bloomington on State Road 37, Oliver Winery has held its place as Indiana’s premier winery since its inception in 1972. Fall is a great time to visit the winery grounds, enjoy a wine tasting, have a picnic and tour the facilities. This year Oliver released Beanblossom Hard Cider, which is a made with locally grown Indiana apples.Visit their website to plan out your visit.


Family Fun in Kokomo
Kokomo is Halloween central with more haunted attractions than anywhere else in the state of Indiana. The list of haunted attractions includes:

Haunted Trail Walk – Saturday October 29 – 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Jackson Morrow.
The Haunt at Easy Acre Farm – October 22 & 29 – Features haunted barns & a corn maze.
Edge of Insanity – Haunted Insane Asylum – Open every weekend in October.
Gray’s Fright Night – Haunted House – Open every weekend in October.
Twisted Darkness – A Haunted House in Downtown Kokomo – Open every weekend in October.

The Kokomo Visitor's Bureau can give you specific dates and times of these events.

Happy Birthday America!

The nation's birthday is a time to celebrate with family, friends and fireworks. Below is a listing of some of the 4th of July Celebrations for Central Indiana.

July 2nd

Fishers
Symphony on the Prairie: Yankee Doodle Symphony
Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for picnicking and pre-concert entertainment
Concert begins at 8 pm and fireworks follow
13400 Allisonville Road

July 3rd

Bloomington Fireworks at dusk
IU Athletic Complex
Carmel Carmel Fest 4-10 pm

CrawfordsvilleFreedom Fest
4-10:30 pm
Milligan Park

Fishers
Symphony on the Prairie: Yankee Doodle Symphony
Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for picnicking and pre-concert entertainment
Concert begins at 8 pm and fireworks follow
13400 Allisonville Road

July 4th

AndersonMidnight Parade
8th and Main
Bedford Limestone Heritage Festival
Parade 11:30 AM

Carmel
Parade 10:30 AM
Festival begins after the parade
Fireworks 9:45 pm
Civic Square

Cicero
Parade 2:30 pm
Fireworks over Morse Lake at dusk

Danville
Blanton Fun Run 8:30-10 am
Kids' Parade 11 am - 1 pm
Train Station in Ellis Park
Fireworks at dusk
Danville High School

Fishers
Symphony on the Prairie: Yankee Doodle Symphony
Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for picnicking and pre-concert entertainment
Concert begins at 8 pm and fireworks follow
13400 Allisonville Road

Frankfort
Vendors, car show 8 am
Pool noon - 8 pm
Entertainment 4 - 9:30 pm
Fireworks 10 pm
TPA Park

Greenfield
Fireworks at dusk
Greenfield Central High School

Indianapolis
Freedom Blast at 9:45 PM
Tune to 94.7 for synchronized music
Regions Bank

Lebanon
Fireworks 10 pm
Lebanon Middle School

New Richmond
Festival and fireworks noon-midnight
New Richmond Park

Noblesville
Parade 5 pm
Festival 6-10 pm
Fireworks 10 pm
Noblesville High School

Plainfield Fireworks at dusk
Hummel Park

Shelby County
Fireworks at dusk
Shelby County Fairgrounds

Sheridan
Lions' Club Parade 10:30 am
Fireworks at dusk
Biddle Memorial Park

Tipton
Fireworks at dusk
Tipton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Zionsville
Festival from 5:30-10 pm
Fireworks at dusk
Zionsville Lions Park