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January
The Circle City Grand National Rodeo features local and national cowboys who compete in their ranching skills. The rodeo also includes bull and buck riding and lasso competitions.
February
The Indianapolis Life 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is the first of three mini-runs that lead up to the Indianapolis Life 500 Festival in May.
April
The Indianapolis International Film Festival takes a nine-day run, bringing the community culturally diverse films and documentaries. More than 100 films are shown at four different venues.
May
National Tourism Week and Enjoy Indiana Week offers the best attractions, restaurants, shops and entertainment in Indianapolis on display for all to see and experience. New museum exhibits, film festivals, wineries and more are among the features.
Memorial Day marks the traditional IPL 500 Festival Parade, which is part of the famous Indy 500 race festivities. The Indy 500 drivers who have qualified for the race serve as Honorary Grand Marshals. This is a must-see event each year in Indianapolis.
June
The annual Indy Jazz Fest is held each June over three days. Multiple stages feature local and national acts, combining the finest in blues, jazz, roots, R&B and zydeco. Vendors offer a variety of local foods.
The Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival features live music, cooking demos and wine-pairing lessons. More than a dozen local wineries offer samples, while Indiana's finest chefs provide the cuisine.
July
The Essence Festival features America's finest soul artists. Celebrate Indianapolis' African- American community with live music, dancing, food vendors and family activities.
The Early Indianapolis Music Festival features early and baroque music, as well as receptions after each performance that give you an opportunity to meet the national and international performers.
August
You won't want to miss the 11-day Indiana State Fair. It offers fun for all ages, including amusement rides, a park, a pioneer village and the beautiful state fair gardens.
September
Celebrate Greek and Irish heritage at the Indianapolis Greek Festival and the Indianapolis Irish Festival. Both festivals offer traditional food, dancing and music, as well as live entertainment. There are also ethnic marketplaces and family activities.
November
The Spirit & Place Civic Festival annually draws 35,000 community participants who celebrate the diversity of Indianapolis with workshops, lectures, exhibits, plays, concerts, intergenerational gatherings and more. The festival focuses on community collaboration and fostering growth. Participants include 150 organizations, associations, institutions and congregations representing every facet of the community.
Through cultural displays, entertainment, ethnic food, a global bazaar and more, The International Festival highlights the diverse cultural experience enjoyed by Indianapolis residents.
December
The Kroger Christmas at the Zoo is an Indianapolis tradition featuring hundreds of thousands of lights, campfires and reindeer. More than 150 huge light sculptures with holiday themes are displayed, and caroling and entertainment is offered during the evenings.
The Indiana Rail Road Company's Holiday Trainland rolls into town each winter. This event provides something for children of all ages, including elaborate model train displays, shopping and holiday plants and flowers.
Sources:
(http://www.indy.org)
