Friday, September 2, 2011

Labor Day Activities for the Whole Family


Indianapolis has much to offer to you and your families over the Labor Day weekend. There are fairs, festivals, concerts, parades, and numerous other events to keep you and yours happy and busy over the weekend. The following is a listing of events that are happening in Indy. Learn more about these events and specific details at: http://www.aroundindy.com/fairs or http://visitindy.com.

Friday, September 2, 2011:
16th Rib America Festival at Military Park – Award winning BBQ and live music featuring The Doobie Brothers, KC and the Sunshine Band, Jennie DeVoe, Rev. Peyton, and many more.
Fall Festival at St. Joseph Parish – Parish festival with good food, rides, games and more!
First Fridays – Visit more than 25 downtown galleries and art venues that are participating in the First Friday Art Tours to promote visual art in a manner similar to walking tours in cities across the United States. Patrons are encouraged to walk or drive throughout the downtown culture districts, and visit the city’s diverse visual art offerings. Find out more: http://visitindy.com/indianapolis-events-idada-first-friday.
Food Con – Build around the concept of food “biomes”, attendees will move through the building an courtyard to experience each of 5 biomes, (the Dessert, Prairie, Wetlands, Forest and Tundra) as they are interpreted by artists and others involved in the local food movement. Learn more: http://butlerfoodcon.com/.
Inaugural Aviation and Autovation Fair in Noble County – Featuring the 75th anniversary of the 810 Cord automobile, vintage World War II aircraft, excursions, classic aviation, and memorabilia auction, and more.

Saturday, September 3:
4th Annual Taste of Duneland in Chesterton – Highlighting the many fine cuisines in the Duneland area, with Butler Winery wines, live music, and more.
16th Rib America Festival at Military Park – Award winning BBQ and live music featuring The Doobie Brothers, KC and the Sunshine Band, Jennie DeVoe, Rev. Peyton, and many more.
Fall Festival at St. Joseph Parish – Parish festival with good food, rides, games and more!
Inaugural Aviation and Autovation Fair in Noble County – Featuring the 75th anniversary of the 810 Cord automobile, vintage World War II aircraft, excursions, classic aviation, and memorabilia auction, and more.
Labor Day Parade – Parade of labor organizations, union members, elected officials, community supporters, bands and floats through downtown Indianapolis.
Old Time Music Festival – Free music, workshops, and demonstrations. Two stages, over 30 regional groups performing – free admission.

Sunday, September 4:
16th Rib America Festival at Military Park – Award winning BBQ and live music featuring The Doobie Brothers, KC and the Sunshine Band, Jennie DeVoe, Rev. Peyton, and many more.
Fall Festival at St. Joseph Parish – Parish festival with good food, rides, games and more!
Old Time Music Festival – Free music, workshops, and demonstrations. Two stages, over 30 regional groups performing – free admission.

Monday, September 5:
16th Rib America Festival at Military Park – Award winning BBQ and live music featuring The Doobie Brothers, KC and the Sunshine Band, Jennie DeVoe, Rev. Peyton, and many more.
Labor Day Festival at St. Peter Parish in Brookville – Parish festival with country style chicken dinner, turtle soup, quilts, games, and more.
Labor Day Street Fair – Once a year, the Jazz Kitchen moves things outside the club. It all centers around the stage, which will host Clifford Ratliff, Sunset Stomp and Rob Dixon & Friends. Inside the Kitchen, Chuck Workman will host the second edition of his charity jazz garage sale, with a silent auction for rare jazz collectables.

Are there other events that we haven't posted here? If so, leave a comment and share with others. Now have fun, and be safeJ

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