'Tis the season for summer art fairs. We've rounded up Indy's most popular art fairs where you can shop unique wares, enjoy live entertainment, feast on local food — and even create your own masterpiece to take home.

Two women chat over colorful traditional clothing. — For 2026, the Broad Ripple Art Fair's reimagined setup includes more space for live entertainment — and more artists than ever before. | Photo by Indy Art Center

Broad Ripple Art Fair | Saturday, May 16-Sunday, May 17 | Indy Art Center, 820 E. 67th St. | $15+

This juried art fair, which is the center's largest annual fundraiser, offers live music, food, drinks from Bier Brewery and Ash & Elm, artist demos, and interactive art activities for people of all ages. Pro tip: There are several ways to attend for free or reduce your cost — you can take on a three-hour volunteer shift for free entry, or if you attend on Saturday, you can snag a wristband to come back Sunday for free.

A view of people walking down a sunny street at an art fair. — Editor Shea was eight months pregnant the last time she visited the Talbot Street Art Fair — luckily there were lots of shady places to sit and rest. | Photo by INDYtoday team

Talbot Street Art Fair | Saturday, June 20-Sunday, June 21 | Talbott Street, from 16th to 21st Street | Free entry

Indiana’s oldest juried art fair is nestled in the serene, shady Herron-Morton neighborhood. After you've browsed work from 220 artists (psst... you can get a sneak peek on Instagram), make sure you check out the music and beer garden for local sips + tunes.

Bloombox Festival | Saturday, June 20 | Harrison Center | Free entry

This popular annual events promises live, original music on two stages, a contemporary artisan market, and — of course — massive flowers everywhere.

Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival | Saturday, June 27-Sunday, June 28 | Eiteljorg Museum | $20+

Browse handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings, and beadwork from 100+ Native Artists, plus enjoy music, dance, and storytelling performances, participatory art activities, and fry bread and other food from local vendors.

BUTTER Fine Art Fair | Thursday, Sept. 3-Sunday, Sept. 6 | The Stutz | Price TBD — tickets on sale Monday, May 25

This no-commission art fair spotlights the work of Black artists, hundreds of whom have collectively sold more than $1.5 million worth of artwork since the fair launched in 2021.

A woman poses in front of a giant blue snail sculpture. — Keep your eyes peeled for cool photo ops during Penrod on the Newfields grounds — including the famous giant blue snail. | Photo by @localtourist.indy

Penrod Arts Fair | Saturday, Sept. 12 | Newfields, 4000 N. Michigan Rd. | $20

“Indiana’s nicest day” returns the first Saturday after Labor Day with ~350 artist booths, a children’s area with free art activities, and multiple stages with a nonstop lineup of live dance, blues, rock, folk, symphony, jazz, and other music and entertainment acts.

Art Squared | Saturday, Sept. 19 | On Virginia Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue in Fountain Square | Free entry

Explore two streets filled with 100 + strictly local Indiana artists and creators. Pro tip: You can participate in the "Masterpiece in a Day" art competition for free; just bring your favorite supplies and start creating alongside your friends and neighbors.

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