Hoosier High Five
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The Hoosier High Five is dedicated to sharing information about five events you should have on your bucket list for this August. Help us spread the news by forwarding this email to five friends.
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From downtown Indy to Westfield, Carmel, and beyond, J.C. Hart has been helping Hoosiers feel at home since 1976. These aren’t cookie-cutter complexes—they’re thoughtfully built communities designed for real people, real lives, and real comfort. Whether you’re after walkable city living or quiet suburban vibes, there’s a J.C. Hart spot with your name on it.
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🖐️ Five Indiana Events to Experience in August 🖐️
Friday-Sunday, Aug. 1-17: Indiana State Fair
📍Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis
This one is a no-brainer — few events during the calendar year are as big as the Indiana State Fair at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in the Circle City. It all begins today and continues through Sunday, August 17 (closed on Mondays).
The 168th edition of the state fair is themed as the “Soundtrack of Summer” to encourage fair-goers to turn up the volume and turn on the memories. There are free stage concerts, grandstand events, livestock shows, competitions, and don’t even get us started on the foo—okay, the food is going to crush. Who’s up for a Bacon Honeybun Burger, Sweet Heat Sausage Sandwich, and Brunch Mary or Mimosa? 🤤
Saturday, Aug. 9: Bloom Fest
📍Riverside Gardens Park in Leo-Cedarville
The 8th Annual Bloom Fest is a celebration of local arts and nature set for Saturday, August 9, at Riverside Gardens Park in Leo-Cedarville northeast of Fort Wayne.
Last year there were over 150 local artists featured, and the event also included artisans, nonprofits, plant starts, food trucks, activities for the kids, and live music.
If you want to enter as a vendor or artist, email bloom.fest.indiana@gmail.com. Otherwise, attendance is free for you to enjoy the festivities yourself.
Friday-Sunday, Aug. 15-17: LIV Golf Hits Indiana for the First Time Ever
📍The Club at Chatham Hills in Westfield
Get ready, Westfield. The 2025 LIV Golf Individual Championship is coming to The Club at Chatham Hills, and it’s more than just golf.
Two huge concerts included with your ticket:
Riley Green - Friday, August 15 at 5 p.m.
Jason Derulo - Saturday, August 16 at 4 p.m.
That’s three days of elite competition (Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, and Phil Mickelson, anyone?) over 54 holes, plus two massive shows, all in one weekend. Whether you’re chasing the leaderboard or just here to vibe, this is one of Indiana’s biggest events of the year — Indiana hasn’t hosted a golf major since 1991.
Tickets and updates ➡️ westfieldin.gov/liv
Saturday, Aug. 23: Red, White, & Brauen Music Festival
📍League Stadium in Huntingburg
There’s no crying at this festival.
Mark your calendar for the 5th Annual Red, White, & Brauen Music Festival on Saturday, August 23, when you can catch a star-studded lineup of Tyler Farr, John Michael Montgomery, and Randy Houser live in concert at historic League Stadium in Huntingburg.
This is more than just a music festival, it’s a cause. Proceeds benefit veterans & Kicks for Kids.
Tickets are selling fast! Buy yours before Wednesday, August 13, at rwbmusicfest.com and we'll see you there! 🎸
Friday-Monday, Aug. 29-Sept. 1: Little Italy Festival
📍Clinton
Italian tradition meets small-town charm in Clinton at the 59th Annual Little Italy Festival, which began in 1966 and has been an ongoing Labor Day weekend tradition ever since.
The four-day celebration begins Friday, August 29 and continues through Labor Day on Monday, September 1. You can experience authentic Italian cuisine, grape stomping, wine tasting, live entertainment, carnival rides, fireworks, a bocce ball tournament, the largest Italian-themed parade in the Midwest, and pizza, meatball and spaghetti-eating contests—all celebrating Clinton’s rich Italian and coal mining heritage.
Brunch Just Got Bolder 🔥🧊
Discover a cozy, allergen‑safe café serving European‑inspired fare—all gluten‑free and free from peanuts, tree nuts, soy, sesame, fish, and crustaceans at Fire & Ice Café. From savory biscuit sandwiches and crepes to falafel bowls, pastries, and your favorite brunch beverages, every bite or sip is crafted with purpose and care.
Visit them today 👇
📍 6211 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46220
