There’s no question that there’s a host of things to do in Indianapolis, no matter what your tastes are. But after you’ve been living in the Circle City for a while, you might grow tired of the normal, everyday activities that comprise city life. You need a change of pace, a break where you can just relax and experience something outside your normal routine. That’s where Indianapolis events come in, and there are dozens of them, from cultural celebrations like the Middle Eastern Festival and the Indy Irish Fest, to artistic displays like the Broad Ripple Art Fair and the Indy Jazz Fest, to the grandest Indianapolis event of them all, the tourist friendly Indianapolis 500 and the surrounding 500 Festival. No matter what your fancy, some aspect of Indianapolis culture is represented at each special event, making living in Indy a new experience every time you turn around. Browse through our Indianapolis events photo gallery to get a glimpse of what it’s like to attend an annual event in Naptown:
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2011 St. Patrick’s Day Greening of the Central Canal – Photos and pictures of the one day in Indianapolis when the Indianapolis Central Canal turns green: St. Patrick’s Day. This photo gallery documents the 2011 greening of the Central Canal. |
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Allstate 400 at the Brickyard Photos – Photos and pictures of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, a major NASCAR race and Indianapolis event that takes place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway every year. |
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Broad Ripple Art Fair Photos – Photos and pictures of the Broad Ripple Art Fair, an Indianapolis art event that takes place every year in the Indianapolis Art Center ARTSPARK, located in Broad Ripple Village. |
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Broad Ripple Brewpub Classic Car Show Photos – Photos and pictures taken during the 1st Annual Broad Ripple Brewpub Classic Car Show in the Opti-Park in Broad Ripple Village. |
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Broad Ripple Brew Ha-Ha Photos – Photos and pictures of the Brew Ha-Ha fundraising event for the Phoenix Theatre, featuring many Indianapolis breweries. |
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Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market Photos – Photos and pictures of the many booths, vendors, flowers, fruits, veggies, and other produce available to patrons of the Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market in Indianapolis. |
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Drum Corps International World Championships Photos – Photos and pictures taken during the Drum Corps International World Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. |
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Girls Pint Out Sun King Brewery Tour Photos – Photos taken during the August 4th 2010 Girls Pint Out Tour and Tasting in at Sun King Brewery in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. |
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Indianapolis 500 Carb Day Photos – Photos and pictures of the Indianapolis 500 Carb Day, a qualifying event for hopeful racers at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that involves lots of tailgating. |
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Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Photos – Photos and pictures of the biggest Indianapolis event of them all: the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. |
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Indianapolis 500 Mini-Marathon Photos – Photos and pictures of the Indianapolis 500 Mini-Marathon, the largest mini-marathon in the United States, which takes place during the month of May in Indianapolis. |
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Indianapolis 500 Pole Day Photos – Photos and pictures of the IndyCars, fans, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Indianapolis 500 Pole Day, part of the Month of May in Indianapolis. |
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Community Day Photos – Photos and pictures of the IMPD Community Day, a community event that took place in Broad Ripple Park in Indianapolis. |
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Indiana Microbrewers Festival Photos – Photographs taken during the 2010 Indiana Microbrewers Festival which takes place every year in the Opti-Park and the Indianapolis Art Center ARTSPARK in Broad Ripple Village. |
Indiana State Fair Photos – Photos and pictures taken during one of the largest events in Indianapolis, the Indiana State Fair. | |
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Indy Pride Festival Photos – Photos and pictures of aspects of the Indy Pride Festival, including the Indy Pride Parade and the concert on the lawn of the American Legion Mall. |
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Penrod Arts Fair Photos – Photos and pictures of the Penrod Arts Fair, a yearly event that takes place just outside the Lilly House on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. |
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Talbott Street Art Fair Photos – Photos and pictures of the Talbott Street Art Fair, a yearly Indianapolis event located in the Indianapolis cultural district of Mass Ave. |
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