Entertainment

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—Critically acclaimed Americana/blues artist Cristina Vane and her band 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, August 8th  at Canan Commons (600 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Locals Lovesick Moan will open the show. More than a mere practitioner of her craft, Cristina Vane has a breadth and depth of serious musical skill compiled from countless miles across all kinds of geography. On her third studio album ‘Hear My Call,’ the…

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN — For more than five decades, the Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Company’s annual Hog Roast has brought neighbors together for great food, family fun, and a shared commitment to supporting the volunteers who serve Hamilton Township. The tradition continues on Saturday, Sept. 12, as the department hosts its 52nd Annual Hog Roast from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., or until sold out, at Station 1, 8021 N. State Road 3 in Muncie. Guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat pork dinner featuring a baked potato, green beans, applesauce, a cookie, and a drink. Hot dog meals will also…

By Ben Polk— MUNCIE, IN — A beloved autumn tradition returns to downtown Muncie with a fresh opportunity to taste local flavors and support a vital cause. Tickets are officially on sale for the 14th Annual Soup Crawl, scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hosted by Second Harvest Food Bank and PrimeTrust Credit Union, this year’s event pairs community spirit with the shared mission of combating childhood hunger and supporting families facing food insecurity across East Central Indiana. Building on a Historic Milestone Following last year’s historic milestone—where the community rallied to cross an…

By J.R. Jamison— MUNCIE, IN — Every generation needs stories that remind us kindness still matters. That is the heart behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the production opening Muncie Civic Theatre’s 2026-2027 season, Creative Wonder Awaits, on Friday, Aug. 7. While audiences can expect dazzling sets and all the imaginative magic of Roald Dahl’s beloved classic, this production invites theatergoers to discover something even sweeter beneath the chocolate. At its center is Charlie Bucket, a young boy whose imagination and compassion ultimately prove more valuable than wealth or fame. In a world where cynicism often overshadows hope, the show’s…

By Amanda Holmquist, Executive Director, MDDP— MUNCIE, IN – Fire Up DWNTWN is celebrating five years of fire in downtown Muncie with even more excitement, featuring a lineup of brand-new attractions designed to send spirits soaring, get hearts racing, and give visitors even more reasons to join the celebration on Saturday, August 1, from noon to 10 p.m. Presented by Ivy Tech Muncie and produced by Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, the fifth annual festival will introduce model aircraft demonstrations, the first DWNTWN Duck Drop, a zip line, and an RC car racing demonstration. These new experiences will join a full…

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN— Critically acclaimed musician Pokey LaFarge and his band will be performing a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2026 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. This concert is sponsored by law firm Defur Voran and will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, July 25th  at Canan Commons (600 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Locals Jerry Barker & the Onion Cutters will open the show. Pokey LaFarge’s previous appearances at Muncie Three Trails Music Series attracted some of the biggest crowds in our history, so we were anxious to have…

By Amanda Holmquist— MUNCIE, IN—Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 1, from noon to 10 p.m., as the 5th Annual Fire Up DWNTWN, presented by Ivy Tech Muncie and produced by Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, returns to downtown Muncie. The event is a free, full-day celebration for all ages featuring live music and entertainment on three stages, local food vendors, contests, games, and DWNTWN IDOL performances. The popular special shape hot air balloons return to fill the downtown skyline. Visitors can also enjoy tethered hot air balloon rides, get up close to balloon baskets, and experience the Balloon Glow Show…

By Rick Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN— GRAMMY-winning bluegrass greats Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper will be performing a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2026 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. This concert is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County and will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, July 11th at Canan Commons (600 S. Walnut Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. The John Beatice Band will open the show. Widely considered the finest bluegrass fiddler of his generation, Michael Cleveland has been recognized 12 times as the International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA)…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN – This summer, Muncie is turning front porches into front-row seats. On Saturday, July 11, from 3 to 6 p.m., the Historic Old West End (OWE) will host the city’s first-ever Porch Parties, a free neighborhood music festival that transforms historic homes into one-of-a-kind concert venues and quiet streets into lively gathering places. Created to celebrate local music, our great neighborhoods, and community vibes, Porch Parties invites residents and visitors alike to stroll the streets, enjoy live performances from talented Muncie musicians – several of whom call the OWE home – and experience one of the city’s historic…