The Mass Ave Cultural Arts District has invited local artists, makers and vendors to participate in the Mass Ave Mile Summerfest, a lively, outdoor celebration featuring art, shopping, live music, and many visitors. The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18.
The outdoor, rain‑or‑shine festival brings thousands of residents and visitors to the heart of the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District for a full day of shopping, music and celebration of local creativity.
Why participate?
- High visibility on one of Indianapolis’s most iconic streets.
- Engaged audiences actively shopping, browsing, and discovering local work.
- Built‑in foot traffic from the Mass Ave Merchants Association sidewalk sale.
- Live music and entertainment drawing visitors throughout the day.
- A walkable, family‑friendly festival atmosphere at peak summer season.
The fee for a standard booth space is $125, which includes space for one 10x 10-foot tent in the festival footprint. Vendors are responsible for providing their own tent, tables, chairs and displays.
The fee for a member of the Mass Ave Merchant Association is $75. Includes space for one 10×10-foot tent.
Shared table space is available for $50 – ideal for smaller setups or emerging artists. Includes approximately 2×2-feet of table space shared with other artists. Table space only; no tent space included. Applicants will be asked to work a shift manning the tent.
Learn more details and reserve a booth today: https://givebutter.com/mass-ave-summerfest-booth-bskrii
The Mass Ave Cultural Arts District is also seeking letters of support for grant submissions. Anyone willing to write a letter should send it to District President Meg Storrow as soon as possible. A template is available for customization. Email storrow@massaveindy.org.
