{"id":71373,"date":"2025-06-17T09:11:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T13:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/?p=71373"},"modified":"2025-06-17T10:08:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T14:08:12","slug":"top-10-summer-events-you-cant-miss-in-muncie-delaware-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/top-10-summer-events-you-cant-miss-in-muncie-delaware-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Summer Events You Can\u2019t Miss in Muncie & Delaware County\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pack sunscreen. Wear dancing shoes. Bring the entire family.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Muncie in summer had a soundtrack, it\u2019d be part local bands, part patriotic anthems, and part cicadas and cornfields. Whether you\u2019re a firework fanatic, a live music lover, or just here for the fair food (yum), these 10 can\u2019t miss summer events will keep your calendar as full as your funnel cake plate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/strong>Three Trails Music Series<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> Monthly, May\u2013September | Where:<\/strong> Various venues in Muncie\u00a0
Indie darlings. Jazz legends. Roots-rockers. FREE concerts from nationally touring acts? Yes, please. Watch national recording artists take the stage as they perform a wide variety of genres.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of Ball State Daily<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. <\/strong>Daleville Summer Concerts & Movies in the Park<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> May\u2013September | Where:<\/strong> Daleville Town Hall Park\u00a0
Pack a blanket, bring the dog, and let the kiddos run wild. Daleville\u2019s summer series includes concerts, movies, and the occasional food truck surprise. Small town charm turned all the way up.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of CBS4<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. <\/strong>Tonne Winery Summer Concert Series<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> Weekends, June\u2013September | Where:<\/strong> Tonne Winery, Muncie\u00a0
Grab a chilled glass of Traminette and settle in on Tonne\u2019s patio, where live bands set the perfect soundtrack for a great summer evening. Pair your drink with a tasty charcuterie tray and let the music carry you through the night with friends and family.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of Tonne Winery<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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4. <\/strong>Yorktown Summer Concert Series<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> Select Fridays all summer | Where:<\/strong> Civic Green\u00a0
Lawn chairs, coolers, and kids with glow sticks turn Civic Green into a fun, small-town hangout under the stars. Grab a bite from a local food truck and let the music set the vibe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of Yorktown<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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5. <\/strong>The Landing at Redwing<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> Check Facebook and their website for events | Where:<\/strong> The former Camp Redwing\u00a0
This best-kept secret is the perfect peaceful escape surrounded by trees, and it\u2019s quickly becoming a hotspot for music, food, and family fun. Plan ahead: the Fourth of July fireworks are unbelievable!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of Camp Redwing<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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6. Fourth of July Festivities<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> July 4 (obv) | Where:<\/strong> Across the county\u00a0
There\u2019s plenty of great spots to view the fireworks this 4th<\/sup> of July across the county. Minnetrista, the White River Levee, Prairie Creek Reservoir, and Yorktown are just a few. Bring your sparklers and your red-white-and-blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of Minnetrista<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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7. <\/strong>Delaware County Fair<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> July 13\u201319 | Where:<\/strong> Delaware County Fairgrounds, Muncie\u00a0
Rides, tractor pulls, lemon shake-ups, and 4-H festivities. Destination: Muncie is a proud sponsor of Community Day on July 14 (FREE entry) for this summer staple where memories are made, and your inner child gets to run free.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of Delaware County Fairgrounds<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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8. <\/strong>Gaston Fair<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> July 30-August 2 | Where:<\/strong> Downtown Gaston\u00a0
This fair has hometown heart, serving up pageants, demolition derby, monster trucks., and a tight-knit community vibe. Follow their Facebook page to catch the official dates.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of The Gaston Lions Club<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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9. <\/strong>Fire Up DWNTWN<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> August 2 | Where:<\/strong> DWNTWN Muncie\u00a0
Get ready for summer\u2019s grand finale: car show, food trucks, tons of vendors, live music, hot air balloons, and all the energy of a city block party turned festival. Downtown gets hot in the best way possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of DWNTWN Muncie<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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10. <\/strong>First Thursdays<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When: <\/strong>The first Thursday of every month | Where: <\/strong>DWNTWN Muncie\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every first Thursday of the month, downtown Muncie\u2019s art scene comes alive. Stroll through local shops, watch artists at work, and discover one-of-a-kind creations to take home. Check out DWNTWN Muncie\u2019s website for monthly updates on specific event details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of DWNTWN Muncie<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Go ahead and load up the SUV, text the group chat, and head out for the ultimate Muncie summer. Memories start here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pack sunscreen. Wear dancing shoes. Bring the entire family. If Muncie in summer had a soundtrack, it\u2019d be part local bands, part patriotic anthems, and part cicadas and cornfields. Whether you\u2019re a firework fanatic, a live music lover, or just here for the fair food (yum), these 10 can\u2019t miss…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":71772,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-71373","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71373","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71373"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71373\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71775,"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71373\/revisions\/71775"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71772"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71373"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/destinationmuncie.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}