Local INsider | July 2026

July ushers in a vibrant season of celebration across Indiana, filled with hometown parades, fireworks displays, outdoor festivals, and community traditions that bring neighbors together. From lively street dances and craft beverage tastings to riverfront festivities, car shows, and multi‑day carnivals, this month offers countless ways to enjoy the height of summer. Whether you’re exploring local flavors, cheering on your favorite teams, or gathering with friends for holiday festivities, there’s something for everyone to experience throughout the Hoosier state.

We understand that finding the perfect home is a combination of many factors to suit your lifestyle, support your aspirations, and settle into the perfect location and community. We are proud to live, work, and play in the Indiana communities that we help our clients find a place to call home in — below is the latest round-up of unique events throughout our great state!


Central Indiana

CarmelFest | Carmel | July 3rd – July 4th

Lion’s Club 4th of July Celebration | Zionsville | July 4th

Indianapolis Water Lantern Festival | Indianapolis | July 11th 

Noblesville Street Dance | Noblesville | July 18th

SummerFest Craft Beverage Festival | Indianapolis | July 18th 

Indianapolis Colts Training Camp | Westfield | July 29th – August 20th


Northeast Indiana

Fireworks Festival | Warsaw | July 3rd

4th of July Parade | Fort Wayne | July 4th 

The Summit City Carnival | Fort Wayne | July 10th – July 18th 

18th Annual Dixie Day Festival | North Webster | July 25th

10th Annual Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races | Fort Wayne  | July 30th – August 1st


Northwest Indiana

Boxes of organic blueberries from a stall at a farmers market

St. John Freedom Fest | St. John | July 2nd 

Johnson’s Blueberry Festival | Hobart | July 5th, July 11th – 12th, July 17th – 18th

Summer Car Show | Valparaiso | July 12th 

Taste of Crown Point | Crown Point | July 17th – 18th


Greater Lafayette

Stars & Stripes Celebration | Lafayette | July 4th

4th of July Cookout Day | West Lafayette | July 4th

Wabash River Fest | Lafayette | July 11th

Wines & Wheels Car Show | Lafayette | July 12th


Encore Sotheby’s International Realty is a boutique residential real estate brokerage providing home sellers and buyers with a luxury level of service in Indiana and beyond. Specializing in the central, northeast and northwest regions of Indiana, the firm operates out of offices in Carmel, Indianapolis, Zionsville, Fort Wayne, and Syracuse. Backed by the world-class Sotheby’s International Realty brand, clients benefit from local expertise with global reach. For all of your real estate needs, call 317.660.4444 or visit encoresothebysrealty.com.

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