2 upcoming events with the muncie parks department tag

Fire Up DWNTWN is the summer event you don't dare miss! 🔥 This festival is presented by Muncie Downtown Development Partnership and Ivy Tech Community College and will be held in the streets of Downtown Muncie from 1-10p on Saturday, September 21st. Packed with engaging activities and attractions for the whole family, this all-day event will be fun and over-the-top-hot! A mixture of hot air balloons, spicy foods, smokin’ ribs, vendors, games, and live entertainment, this peak extravaganza offers something for everyone!

• Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides
• Special Shape Hot Air Balloon Glow
• BBQ Ribs + Food Trucks 
• Get Revved Up Motorcycle Show
• Liquid Fire Iron Pour
• The Human Library
• Live Music + Two Stages
• Dave’s Alley Dancing
• Kid’s Area Activities: Toy Story Bounce, Fire Combo, Wall of Fire, Red Hot Children’s Express Train
• Euro Bungee + Rock Wall
• Just Jeepin’ Smokin’ Hot Cruise-In
• Yard Games with EGTI
• Aerial Annex Performance
• Water Balloon Fight: Police vs. Fire + Kids
• Inflatable Costume Relay
• Muncie Civic Theatre Performance
• Rock Star Bingo
• Street Survivor Show Off (Van Show)
• DWNTWN IDOL
• Line Dancing
• Hot Pepper Eating Contest
• Fire Spinners + LED Dancers
• Muncie Makers Market
• And, You Guessed It, MORE! 

#YART is a Yard Sale for Art held during ArtsWalk on the First Thursday of every June and October at Canan Commons in Downtown Muncie! All Art priced under $40! The Fall 2024 Muncie YART will be from 5-8p on Thursday, October 3rd during ArtsWalk! 

YART Artist Sign Up is on September 1st on the Muncie YART Facebook page - it's FREE to all Artists! Signing up means you are IN! 

YART has a zero-dollar budget and is proof that community members working together can create a hugely successful and fun experience! Volunteers are sought for the YART Artist Set-Up from 3-5p on October 3rd, show up to HELP, thank you! ♥️