Events

The International Center aims to promote events in Indiana that highlight and celebrate cultural diversity and international relations. Whether you like to engage in international diplomacy, eat Chinese food, dance to Russian music, celebrate a French holiday, or participate in Scottish games, we hope you’ll find a way to celebrate and participate in our global city.

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Indy Shorts International Film Festival

IndyFringe 719 East Saint Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Indy Shorts International Film Festival organized by Heartland Film presents six days of celebrating short films from around the world. Indy Shorts has become a summer festival that celebrates the unique, creative and captivating art of short films in a wide range of categories including horror, comedy, documentary, narrative, animated, and more! Watch them online, […]

$49 – $169

Pierogi Fest®

Downtown 119th Street, Whiting, IN, United States

Taking place in Whiting, Indiana, Pierogi Fest® celebrates Eastern European food and culture with a wacky familial twist. Pierogi Fest® provides an annual opportunity for people to return to their roots, celebrate their heritage, and have a lot of fun. The incredible event draws more than 300,000 people from across the nation and the world. […]

Jasper Strassenfest

Downtown Jasper 1 Courthouse Sq, Jasper, IN, United States

The German-inspired street festival features German music and live entertainment on three downtown stages. This family-oriented festival includes many events and activities such as a pageant, parade, half pot, competitions, German Heritage Night, a Bier Garten, carnival rides, games, food, and more.  

Free

Asian Fest 2021

Indy Global Village Welcome Center 4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN

The annual Asian Fest is a colorful and exciting family-friendly affair and there is much to enjoy: Fabulous traditional and festive fashions; contemporary and traditional dances and live performances, with some may invite audience participation; opportunities to learn, exchange, and take home some beautiful memories. Mark your calendars and bring a friend! You are welcomed […]

Free

Schweizer Fest

Tell City Schweizer Fest 731 Main Street, Tell City, IN, United States

The Schweizer Fest is a community-wide celebration, offering free entertainment and activities for people of all ages. It is one of Indiana's longest-running community festivals. This event exclusively hosts food booths sponsored by local non-profit groups and organizations.

Free

Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering

Tippecanoe Battle Field Park 200 Battle Ground Avenue, Battle Ground, IN, United States

The Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering is an acoustic music festival located at the beautiful, national historic landmark, the Tippecanoe Battle Field Park in Battle Ground, Indiana. Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering is for everyone! This year the event is by donation only... no tickets! Attendees should plan for a full day of performances, workshops, jam sessions, food, family & […]

Free

Slovenski Festival 2021

Slovenian National Home 2717 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Slovenski Festival attendees will enjoy an afternoon of Slovenian Culture! This event will feature traditional Slovenian food and drinks that will be served to the tunes of Slovenian polka music provided by Indy Polkamotion. There will be a raffle, dance, vendors and more...

Free

Carmel Mooncake Festival

Carmel Arts & Design District 2nd Ave NW and Main St, Carmel, IN

The Carmel-Xiangyang Sister City Committee presents the 2021 City of Carmel Chinese Mooncake Festival on August 21, 2021, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. The event will take place in the Carmel Arts & Design District featuring a dragon parade, music, dancing, and mooncakes.

Free

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre – Under the Big Top

The Tarkington at The Center for the Performing Arts 3 Center Green, Carmel, IN, United States

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present a pre-season concert with the popular production of Under the Big Top. Created by Artistic Director Gregory Hancock and inspired by the legendary traveling gypsy circus of Eastern Europe, the dancers, accompanied by Traditional Circus and Gypsy music, will entertain audiences as circus characters sharing their life stories draped […]

$37 – $47

Richmond International Food Festival

Jack Elstro Plaza 47 N 6th St, Richmond, IN, United States

The Richmond International Food Festival is an annual one-day event featuring kids' activities, food, live music, and artists from around the world to promote cultural understanding. The festival also highlights healthy living by incorporating Zumba, cycling, dancing and health check-ins by healthcare providers.  

Free
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