By Nick Tokar, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership Board President—
MUNCIE, IN — The third Fire Up DWNTWN brought an unforgettable day full of excitement.
The event offered something for everyone—family activities, live entertainment, local artisans, food vendors, and spicy competitions. This year we also introduced a brand-new attraction—DWNTWN IDOL. Downtown had some amazing talent take the stage and show off their singing chops.
Events like Fire Up are not possible without incredible support from our sponsors and partners: Please thank them if you want to see more events like this.
Presenting Sponsor: Ivy Tech Muncie. Hot Air Balloon Sponsors: Destination: Muncie, Mad Sweet Freeze Dried Candy, JohnTom’s Barbeque Woof Boom Radio and The Star Press. Attraction Sponsors: Ball State University, Meridian Health Services, First Merchants Bank, The Clubhouse Muncie, The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, MITS, NASH 102.5, Intersection, Lamar Advertising and Architectural Restoration. Special thanks to our Friends of Fire Up: The City of Muncie, 1925 PubHouse, Courtyard by Marriott, Muncie Sunrise Rotary, Psi lota Xi, Ball Brothers Foundation and Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation.
Producing Fire Up DWNTWN takes the generosity of over 80 volunteers. Thanks to those people for all the time, energy, and heart you invested to ensure everything ran smoothly. From setting up stages to helping families find the perfect spot for balloon watching, the volunteers helped make this event a success for our community.
Our appreciation goes to Mayor Dan Ridenour and the City of Muncie, the Muncie Police Department, Muncie Fire Department, Muncie Sanitary District, Muncie Street and Parks Departments who partnered with us in so many ways that brought fun, safety, and security to the event.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Fire Up DWNTWN, your presence made this event truly special. We encourage you to visit downtown often to enjoy all our local businesses, restaurants, attractions, entertainment venues and events throughout the entire year. Visit downtownmuncie.org for complete information.
About Muncie Downtown Development Partnership
Muncie Downtown Development Partnership’s roots go as far back as 1983. Its mission is: to create a downtown environment that results in sustainable economic and cultural growth. It does this, in part, by uniting the community through the common love of living, working, and playing DWNTWN.
