Entertainment

By Erin K. Lovall— MUNCIE, IN —The Old Washington Street Festival celebrates a major milestone this year as it returns to the historic Emily Kimbrough Historic District for its 50th anniversary on September 19 and 20, 2026. The two-day festival brings together the history, architecture, arts, food, music, and community spirit of Muncie’s East Central neighborhood. The festival is free and open to everyone. Visitors will find a full schedule of free entertainment throughout the weekend, including rock, country, blues, and jazz musicians; an old-time radio show; a beard contest; aerial performances; and much more. Food vendors will offer something…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE – Muncie’s largest outdoor dinner party is back! Join hundreds of your friends and neighbors for Muncie’s Bridge Dinner Thursday, Sept. 17, on the Washington Street Bridge. This free outdoor community event will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is easy pedestrian and biking access from the White River Greenway. Parking is available within walking distance at Tuhey Park. So many people say it’s one of their favorite events each year. “The Bridge Dinner resonates because it reminds us how simple community can be: sit down together, share a meal, and leave feeling a little more connected than…

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—GRAMMY award winning musician Mike Farris, along with his band The Fortunate Few, will be performing a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2026 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. This concert will take place at 7:00 P.M .on Saturday, September 19th at the Brown Family Amphitheater on the campus of Ball State University. Locals Mike Martin & the Beautiful Mess will open the show. Mike Farris is an artist’s artist and a musician’s musician, celebrated and revered by his fellow performers. He is a GRAMMY, Americana Association, and Dove Music award winner, with six solo albums…

By Molly Ford Flodder— MUNCIE, IN—On Sunday, September 13, from 1-2:30 p.m., Second Harvest Food Bank will host a food simulation at which people will navigate the difficulties of real-life obstacles, managing a tight budget while meeting nutritional needs. The exercise is one of two simulations offered by Forward Steps, an initiative of Second Harvest that addresses the “hope for tomorrow” component of the organizational tagline: “Help for Today, and Hope for Tomorrow.” The event is being held at First Baptist Church, 309 E. Adams Street in Muncie in the fellowship hall. It is being attended by employees and volunteers…

By Ball State Sports— MUNCIE, IN – As confirmed by the Mid-American Conference and ESPN, the Ball State Cardinals will kick off against Sacramento State on Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m., when the University celebrates 100 years of homecoming on the Ball State campus. This weekend, the Cardinals open the 2026 campaign at Ohio State, Sept. 5 in Columbus, Ohio, at 12:30 p.m. The season-opening game can be viewed live on Big Ten Network, and heard on WLBC Radio (104.1 HD1). One week later, Ball State hosts its home-opening game against Stony Brook, at 2:00 p.m., on Sept. 12. The…

By Michele Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN – The $2 Tour of the Village returns on Saturday, Aug. 29th, from 3 to 6 p.m. on University Avenue between Calvert and Dill Streets (and up Martin Street), near the Ball State University campus. Admission is free and the first 50 people will get a $2 bill to spend on several special $2 items at Village shops  – including food, goodie bags and more – at participating Village businesses. The event, now in its seventh year, is hosted by the Riverside-Normal City Neighborhood Association, Muncie Action Plan, and Ball State University’s Office of Community…

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN— Latin GRAMMY-winning Flor de Toloache will perform a free outdoor concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Brown Family Amphitheater on the campus of Ball State University as part of the 2026 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The New York-based all-female Mariachi ensemble returns to Muncie with a sound that blends traditional Mexican music with influences ranging from salsa, bachata, cumbia, and Latin jazz to pop, hip-hop, and soul. Cincinnati-based Estrada do Sol will open the show. The concert is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. Parking in most…

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—The GRAMMY-winning progressive Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2026 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 22nd  at the Brown Family Amphitheater on the campus of Ball State University. The Lost Bayou Ramblers will also be performing a special acoustic set at 7 PM to open the show. Parking in most of Ball State’s lots is free and open to the public on Saturdays. Lost Bayou Ramblers’ evolution as a perversely progressive band rooted in Cajun…

By Ashley Hunter, H4W Adventures— MUNCIE, IN—When Ryan and Ashley Hunter signed up for their first adventure race in 2021, they were simply looking for a new way to spend time together outdoors. What they discovered was much more than a hobby. Since then, adventure racing has challenged them physically, strengthened their problem-solving skills, deepened their appreciation for nature, and even helped them grow as a couple. Their four children have also joined them in events in Indianapolis. Now, they’re hoping to share that experience with the Muncie community through the inaugural Reservoir Ramble, taking place Sept. 20 at Prairie…