Saturday, July 18, 2026

The Mass Ave Summerfest is the fourth annual celebration of the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District, bringing together local businesses, artists, performers, families, and visitors for a vibrant, high-impact day of community connection.

At the heart of the festival, the 600 block of Mass Ave will close to traffic and transform into a pedestrian greenspace featuring up to 40 local artist and maker booths, live music, and community gathering space. An electric golf cart circulator will run the length of Mass Ave to ensure easy access to the Mass Ave Merchant Sidewalk Sales.

Why Sponsor Summerfest?

Align your organization with a high-visibility arts and cultural event serving over 6,000 near-in residents
Gain exposure through pre‑event marketing, email, social media, and onsite signage
Demonstrate leadership in community connections, vitality, and welcoming public space
Support a FREE, accessible event that delivers lasting economic and cultural impact

What Attendees Experience

Mass Ave Mile Sidewalk Sale featuring district merchants the length of Mass Ave serviced by a free golf cart circulator
Artist, Maker and Culinary Arts Market with up to 40 local vendors
Culinary offerings from Mass Ave restaurants
Live music performances throughout the day (11 am - 5 pm)
Garage Art Gallery: an imaginative community showcase where art doesn’t have to come from a studio… it can come straight from your attic, garage, or basement and every purchase is a donation to support the arts on Mass Ave
Paws on Parade: Hosted in partnership with 3 Dog Bakery: this is chance for your put to take a turn walking the catwalk showing off their style
A welcoming, family‑friendly environment at the height of summer that strengthens neighborhood connections

Join Us

Summerfest is more than a festival. It is a celebration of what makes Mass Ave one of Indianapolis’s most dynamic cultural districts. Your sponsorship helps ensure a free, family-friendly event while placing your organization at the center of community connection.

2026 Program Highlights:

2026 Impact: 6,000 near-in residents stopped at the Block Party for free musical performances throughout the day or walked the sidewalk sale, 40 local artists featured in our artist market, and significant foot traffic increase for district businesses during the sidewalk sale. (see 2025 program here) to boost our local business visits during a slow time of the year.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Stage Sponsor — $15,000 (Exclusive)

Premier visibility and recognition
Premier logo placement on all marketing flyers, pre‑event promotions, and email blasts
Premier logo and name on stage signage and main event banners
Dedicated social media feature with logo
Large on-site footprint for engagement and promotion at the event
Opportunity to speak

Presenting Sponsor - $10,000

Naming rights to one Summerfest venue such as the "Garage Art Gallery", "Kids Corner"or "Paws on Parade" (dog fashion show)
Logo placement on all marketing materials
Featured recognition in press, social media and event promotions
Large on-site footprint for engagement and promotion at the event

Culture Champion — $5,000

Champion Mass Ave’s creative spirit
Logo on marketing flyers, pre‑event promotions, and email blasts
Logo and name on event banners
Social media recognition with logo
Onsite table at the event

Ave Advocate — $2,500

Support arts, commerce, and community
Name listed on marketing flyer, pre‑event promotions, and email blasts
Name on event signage
Social media recognition with logo

Sidewalk Star — $1,000

A grassroots way to show your support
Name recognition onsite and in select promotions

We invite you to partner with us to create a memorable summer tradition in the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District. Let us know before July 1 if you are interested!

Summerfest 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities