According to WTHR.com, it’s going to be a hot and stormy weekend. Right now, the sun is out and its a fair 80 degrees. Before the storms start or before it gets too steamy out there check out some of the events listed below to help keep you and your family happy in the heat today.
- Be a part of the SMOKE ON SQUARE BBQ COOK-OFF in Hope. This is the annual BBQ competition in pork ribs, brisket and more. Plus live music and this event is FREE. Get details at discoverdowntownfranklin.com
- The 15th ANNUAL SLAMOLOGY is underway at Lucas Oil Raceway. Check out this custom car show with a kids zone, performers, a stereo contest and more. Tickets available at slamology.com
- INDY POPCON is back at the Indiana Convention Center. Stay cool inside while enjoying this three-day gaming convention with comics, cosplay and so much more. To see what celebrities will be in town visit indypopcon.com
- It’s that time for the ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL at Lawrence United Methodist Church. Enjoy BBQ, coney’s, strawberry pies, shortcakes and more until 8pm tonight. For directions go to lawrenceumc.com
- Starting at 12noon, all those 21 and over can attend the STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL at Mallow Run Winery in Johnson County. It’s a two-day festival with music, food trucks, strawberry wine and everything strawberry. Admission is FREE as this is a part of their summer concert series. Find out more at mallowrun.com/picnic-concert-series-2018/
- If you don’t want to make that drive to Johnson County, stay in town and get to GROOVIN’ IN THE GARDEN at Easley Winery starting at 2pm. Pack a picnic and bring the chairs out and enjoy live music and great wine. Details available at easleywinery.com
- Get ready for one of the best ethnic festivals of the year, ITALIAN STREET FESTIVAL at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Not only can you enjoy the great cannoli’s, but there are amusement rides, live music and so much more starting at 5pm. For details on the festivities visit indyitalianfest.org
There’s plenty more happening in and around your city; to find out more go to AroundIndy.com. Listen all weekend long to Boom 102-9 to find out more about events going on for the 48th annual IBE Summer Celebration.
