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08-12-23 | 4-9 PM (doors at 3 pm) Free
MacAllister Amphitheater
and Grounds
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About the Garfield Park
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The Garfield Park Art & Music Festival is hosted by the Garfield Park Arts Center, Indy Parks, Musical Family Tree, and Garfield Brewery at Garfield Park, the oldest city park in Indianapolis. The 6th annual Garfield Park Art & Music Festival (GPAMF) is an outdoor festival celebrating the art, music, and culture of Indianapolis. The festival will feature local musicians and bands of diverse genres performing their original music. Up to forty local artists working in a variety of mediums will also host artist booths with their fine art and handmade wares for sale as part of a curated art fair.
The mission of this festival is to showcase and celebrate local talent in the art and music scene in a diverse, inclusive, and equitable way, by highlighting and uplifting artists and musicians who are BIPOC or often underrepresented.
To read more about our mission, click here.
Enjoy beers by Garfield Brewery, as well as local food trucks and community vendors.
This free, all-ages event is part of Indy Parks and Recreation's summer programs.
Join us for a summer evening filled with local music and art at the MacAllister Amphitheater.
Volunteers receive a FREE Tee Shirt!
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Public Universal Friend
The Brothers Footman
Forgotten Tribe | Emma Peridot
Teresa Reynolds | Wampus Milk Daddies
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with emcee Mr. Kinetik
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2023 Lineup
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sponsors
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Garfield Park Neighborhood Association
Dilling Group Real Estate
Joe Lackner
Safeway Foods
S.E.N.D. (Southeast Neighborhood Development)
Keller Williams - Leticia Latinovich
Piazza Produce
Helm Coffee Roasters
Musical Family Tree
GPAC/ Indy Parks
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.
Art Vendors
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Beautiful Colors Art | Brook Lowry Creations | Jen Struck
Celestial Arts & Antiques | Daily Epiphany Studio | Earth & Fire
Ellens Creative Escape | EM Portraiture | Grim Cartoons
Groovy Greenhouse | Ironwood Lighting & Design | KG Clay Co
Knot & Arrow | Midwestern Silver | Mike Meares Art | Posthumus Art
Sav J. Art | Sky + Earth Studio | Smart/Dirty Designs |
Tanya Hoover | Justin Cooper | jennifer meeker
The Cat's Closet | Travis Owens | Legendary Six Creations
Ky ART | Abigail Emmert Art | Studio Haydon |
| Timeslug Arts | Kremermade Designs | Castoe Pots
JD Bills | Snail on a Sidewalk | Kimberly's Treasure Shop | White
Anna Sowka | Strange Concept | Start Creations
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Frequently asked questions:
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When?┃ Where?
GPAMF will be held on Saturday, Aug 12, 2023, from 4:00 - 9:00 PM (doors open at 3:00 PM).
The festival will be located at the MacAllister Amphitheater and grounds in Garfield Park:
2450 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203.
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How much does it cost?
The Garfield Park Art & Music Festival is free and open to the public.
What are the age requirements?
The Garfield Park Art & Music Festival is for all ages.
Must be 21 or older to purchase alcoholic beverages from Garfield Brewery.
how do I get tickets?
No tickets necessary!
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where do i park?┃ do I have to pay for parking?
Parking is free and available in front of the Garfield Park Arts Center and throughout the park in designated parking lots (parking on the grass is prohibited). View the map above for parking areas.
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ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Yes, however dogs must be on a leash at all times. Please make sure to pick-up after your dog.
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Are outside food and drinks allowed?
No. Outside food or beverage is NOT permitted. You will be asked to throw these items out or return them to your car. There will be many local vendors for a variety of food, non-alcoholic beverages, and beer and wine.
can i bring my own chairs?
Yes! We encourage you to bring your own low back lawn chairs or blankets. Please be cognizant of your surroundings when planning what items to bring and refrain from bringing items that could obstruct others' views.
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Bag Policy | What can I bring in?
Items that are allowed: unopened water bottles, bags, cameras.​
Items that are not allowed: coolers, any smoking/vaping, weapons, illegal drugs.
what if it rains?
This is a rain or shine event. However, the festival will be cancelled or postponed if there is thunder and lightning.
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will recycling be available?
Yes, we will have recycling bins available in multiple areas.
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can i smoke?
No. Smoking or vaping is not permitted in Garfield Park per the City of Indianapolis’ ordinance.​
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is there re-entry?
Yes. Please note that you cannot take alcohol outside the fenced area of the event.
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will there be wifi?
No.
Is the festival wheelchair accessible?
Is handicap parking available?
Yes, the festival is wheelchair accessible. However, it is on park grounds so there may uneven areas.
There is handicap parking throughout the park. There is a designated seating area for ADA access.
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I still have questions. who can I talk to?
Please email GPAC@indy.gov for more information.
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