Enjoy the Excitement on Mass Ave! Join Us for a Day of Festivities! Shop the Sidewalk Sale, Take a History Tour, and join the Block Party as we transform the 600 Block of Mass Ave into a vibrant, traffic-free street festival filled with live music, local food and drink, and a butling marketplace of artists, makers and crafters!

Get ready for fun day of shopping, strolling, and entertainment at the Mass Ave Summerfest. Shop the Merchants Association Sidewalk Sale, sign up for a History Tour, or take in a day of local music and block party festivities. This day on Mass Ave is packed with summer treats and incredible finds you won’t want to miss! Download the Mass Ave app here for event details, your sidewalk sale passport and interactive map.

Block Party
The heart of Summerfest will be centered around the lively 600 block of Mass Ave, featuring a beautiful greenspace provided by festival partner Stenz Corporation. The 600 block will be closed to traffic and will reopen filled with up to 50 artist and maker booths. Local performers will provide a day of music and entertainment thanks to Stage Sponsor Cunningham Restaurant Group until 5 PM. No entry fee for the Block Party.

Sidewalk Sale
And a bonus, the Mass Ave Merchants Association will be holding its annual sidewalk sale throughout the district on Mass Ave from New York Street to the Bottleworks Hotel. Get your Merchant Association passport and visit at least 10 businesses to enter a drawing for a free overnight stay at Bottleworks Hotel.

Mass Ave History Walking Tour
Want to learn more about the rich history of Mass Ave? Join the Mass Ave History Walking Tour at 10 AM. Join us for a captivating 90-minute journey into the past of one of Indianapolis’s most iconic streets, guided by Massachusetts Avenue Cultural Arts District Board Member Jeff Stroebel. Attendance is limited to 12 participants, and the $20 ticket fee is a donation to the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District. Reserve Your Spot Today! Tours begin promptly at 10 AM. Registration Link here 

Catch the Mass Ave Shuttle from either The Whit or Bottleworks parking garage. Your Perfect Event while waiting for a Game during the WNBA All-Star 2025 Events. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and savor local flavors while exploring creative offerings along Mass Ave. Our participating merchants will showcase their unique products outside their stores, enhanced by delicious snacks that elevate your shopping experience.