2 upcoming events with the ribs tag

Aug 2, 2025

This Saturday

• Muncie Makers Market @ Fire Up DWNTWN 1pm to 10pm @ Canan Commons & Throughout Downtown Muncie 500 South Walnut Street
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  Packed with engaging activities and attractions for the whole family, Fire Up DWNTWN is the can’t-miss, over-the-top-hot event of the season! With a mixture of hot air balloons, spicy foods, smokin’ ribs, live music, games, contests, and more, the summer’s peak extravaganza can’t come soon enough! 🔥

   

  Special Shape Hot Air Balloons, Glow Show & Balloon Baskets

  Meet larger-than-life hot air balloon characters, sponsored by Clubhouse Bar & Grill, MadSweets, Woof Boom Radio, and 3Rivers FCU, and watch as they glow in an exciting evening show, sponsored by MITS. Experience the heat up close as you pull the trigger on the flames of a hot air balloon basket, sponsored by The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County and NASH FM.

   

  Hot Air Balloon Tethered Rides

  Purchase your ticket and reach for the sky! Take a tethered hot air balloon ride and get a one-of-a-kind view of the festivities.

  NEW! Remote Control Hot Air Balloons

  Get close to the action with four 20-foot-tall remote control hot air balloons, sponsored by Wealth Strategies, Inc. Watch with excitement as a “Cloudhopper” balloon attempts a dramatic ascent above the crowd.

  Sizzlin’ Spectacles

  Don’t miss the Liquid Fire Iron Pour, sponsored by Destination: Muncie, materials provided by Grede, as metals artisans practice their ancient craft. Check out the Just Jeepin’ Cruise-In, sponsored by Lamar Advertising, and motorcycle, and van shows. Enjoy plenty of fun activities for kids and adults alike. Finish off the night by taking in the fireworks finale.

   

  Live Music & Entertainment

  Enjoy local and regional music acts, the DWNTWN IDOL Round 2 performance, performance sponsored by First Merchants Bank, and more exciting events. Cardinal Community Stage sponsored by Ball State University, Canan Commons Stage sponsored by Ivy Tech Muncie.

  Taste the Heat

  Looking for some spice? We’ll have several food vendors serving up delectable ribs, delicious BBQ, and many more unique treats. Need to cool off? Stop in at one of our many fantastic restaurants DWNTWN and sample our local fare.

   

  And So Much More…

  Fire Up DWNTWN is the biggest event of the year. Shop with local vendors, get your thrill on the euro bungee and rock wall, and enjoy a variety of performances. Check out the Kid’s HotSpot and the Red Hot Children’s Express train, sponsored by The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County.

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  Source:	https://www.downtownmuncie.org/fireup
  Link:	https://muncieevents.com/event/10030
  Author:	Miss Moth

• Fire Up DWNTWN 1pm to 10pm @ Downtown Muncie Walnut, Main to the Roundabout Many Locations throughout Downtown Muncie
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  Packed with engaging activities and attractions for the whole family, Fire Up DWNTWN is the can’t-miss, over-the-top-hot event of the season! With a mixture of hot air balloons, spicy foods, smokin’ ribs, live music, games, contests, and more, the summer’s peak extravaganza can’t come soon enough! 🔥
   

  This is a TRULY HUGE EVENT, learn more here:

  https://www.downtownmuncie.org/fireup

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  Source:	https://www.downtownmuncie.org/fireup
  Link:	https://muncieevents.com/event/10148
  Author:	Miss Moth