Events on August 15, 2026
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ASAP Comedy Crash Course
1pm @
American Legion
418 N. Walnut
Ages: 18+ Comedy Crash Course is a three-hour introductory workshop into the art of stand-up comedy. Professional comics teach you how to uncover humor in your personal experiences. You’ll learn the basics of structuring jokes, comedy writing, and stand-up techniques in an interactive environment.
No Fear Canning Series: Tomatillo Salsa
2pm to 4pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, Cantina
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $25.00 Ages: 18+ 
August 15; 2–4 p.m. | Center Building, Cantina
Cost: $25 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 18+
Capture the bright, tangy flavors of tomatillo salsa in this beginner-friendly canning workshop. You’ll learn the fundamentals of water-bath canning while creating a fresh, flavorful salsa perfect for dipping, topping, or adding a kick to your favorite dishes—and you’ll leave with a jar to take home. This relaxed, hands-on experience builds confidence in the kitchen while teaching practical skills you can use at home. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Cornstock Music Festival
3pm to 11pm @
Elm Street Brewing Company
And 7 Rock Brew
519 N Elm Street, Muncie Indiana
Cost: Free to attend, but donations welcomed at the door 
The First Annual Cornstock Music Festival is half of a twin festival series brought to you by Ashley Gray, Muncie native, Cofounder of The Maybelle Music Festival, professional musician, and Mike McKnight, local musician and performer!
This festival will showcase local talent featuring bands and acoustic acts at both Elm Street Brewery and 7 Rock Brew, located one block apart on Race Street and the Dora permit allows attendees to travel between venues with properly marked alcoholic beverages.
This event welcomes all ages and is free to attend!
All and any donations on site will still be welcomed and much appreciated!
- Brandon Eldridge Presents: ShiverCon 7pm to 5pm @ Horizon Convention Center 401 S High Street
Cost: $5 Come see some of the biggest names in horror and thriller! There will be panels and QA Friday night from 7-9:45 pm and the main event Saturday from 11:30 am until 5 pm. Come see Richard Chizmar, Marcus Kliewer, JH Markert, WH Chizmar, Jonathan Janz, Wrath James White, and many more! buy books, bring books, get them signed, hang out with other readers and take pictures with your favorite authors!
