Sweet summer days mean outdoor fun and unforgettable experiences in Greater Lafayette. The area comes alive with festivals and major events for everyone to enjoy. Savor delicious bites at the Taste of Tippecanoe, or take on the challenge of a 32-foot rock climbing wall at Wabash Riverfest. Beer enthusiasts can sample brews from more than 30 Indiana breweries at Beers Across the Wabash. For a celebration of creativity, identity, and community, OutFest brings vibrant energy and LGBTQ+ stories to the forefront. There’s something special for everyone this summer in Lafayette-West Lafayette.

Embrace summer at these Greater Lafayette Festivals!

People standing together at the Taste

TASTE of Tippecanoe

Sample all the great food, music, and art our community has to offer! Enjoy live music, local food,... Read More

July 4 Fireworks over the Courthouse

Stars and Stripes Celebration

Lafayette Citizens Band performs a patriotic concert, followed by a robust firework display at dusk... Read More

Riverfest

Wabash Riverfest

Riverfest is a family-friendly event that brings people to the shores of the Wabash to celebrate one... Read More

The fair rides at night

Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair

Fun family entertainment for all since 1930. Great entertainment, quality music, buildings of crafts... Read More

OUTfest

OUTfest

OUTfest, Lafayette’s annual pride festival hosted by Pride Lafayette, aims to increase public... Read More

Beers across the wabash bridge view 2019

Beers Across the Wabash

Beers Across the Wabash is a craft beer tasting experience featuring beers and representatives from... Read More

Mosey Down Main Street

Mosey Down Main Street

Mosey Down Main Street is a series of street celebrations brought to you by the local artistic... Read More

Adela's Flowers at DT Farmers Market

Farmers Markets

The Lafayette Farmers Market has been around for over 165 years! On Saturdays, from early May... Read More

Germanfest

Germanfest

Authentic German food, beer and wine tents, live Polka music, casino and carnival rides and games... Read More

Tippecanoe Latino Festival

Tippecanoe Latino Festival

Annual event showcasing our diverse and vibrant culture and traditions! Read More

Summertime fun at these events!

Purdue Memorial Union Summer Concert Series 2025

General Information The 2025 Summer Concert Series will take place every Friday in June and July... Read More

Summer on the Square 2025

Get ready to soak up the sun and embrace the vibrant spirit of summer at our annual Summer on the... Read More

Wine After Work

Join us at the winery for a night of live music, good food, and great wine! Food trucks serve from... Read More

Art in the Park: Bicentennial Birthday Bash

The third Art in the Park festival series will take place at Columbian Park on July 1. It's... Read More

Art in the Park: Dance Night

Our Art in the Park festival series is back starting June 3 at Columbian Park! Get ready for DANCE... Read More

Art in the Park: Dog Days of Summer

The 2nd night of our Art in the Park festival series will be Tuesday, June 17 at McCaw Park! It's... Read More

2025 Greater Lafayette Soap Box Derby

Our Mission: The International Soap Box Derby® is a non-profit youth education and leadership... Read More

Art in the Park: Family Fun Night

The final night in our 2025 Art in the Park festival series will be Tuesday, July 22 at Armstrong... Read More

Wolf Park's Picnic with the Pack

Enjoy A Lazy Summer Day at Wolf Park! Kick back on a blanket, grab a bite to eat & enjoy the... Read More

Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds Flea Market

Outdoor Flea Market, first Sunday of each month April thru November. Read More

Buddy Guy LIVE at Loeb Stadium; A Lafayette Bicentennial Concert

At age 88, Buddy Guy is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock titans like... Read More

Downtown Gallery Walk Lafayette

Downtown Lafayette. The ever-popular Gallery Walk is returning to downtown Lafayette thanks to the... Read More

Destination Downtown Discover Lafayette, Indiana

Destination Downtown is an event host by the Downtown Lafayette Business Owners Association May 30... Read More

Purdue Commencement Summer 2025

Saturday, August 9, 2025 - Check website for time(s). Read More

Rotary Ice Cream Crawl

How sweet it is! Lafayette Rotary’s 8 th Annual Ice Cream Crawl is #OneSweetAfternoon! August 23... Read More

Wabash River Ride

Join cyclists of all levels at the Wabash River Ride for well-organized and supported routes from 16... Read More

Beach Boys

The Beach Boys presented by Old National Bank will bring “The Sounds of Summer Tour” to Loeb Stadium... Read More

Greater Lafayette World Series 2025

International youth ages: 14U/15U/16U/17U baseball teams play in a tournament style format. Read More

Hot Summer Nights Car Show

Join us for the annual Hot Summer Nights Cruise-in & car show hosted by Lafayette Kroozers.... Read More

Indiana Bacon Festival

Indiana Bacon Festival of Carroll County featuring "Bacon, Bands, & Brew" in downtown Delphi,... Read More

9th Street Homes

Explore The Great Outdoors Tour

Biking

To Purdue And Beyond

Celery Bog

Go Green Tour

Summer long events by these local attractions and performing arts!

Lafayette Citizens Band

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The Farm at Prophetstown

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Lafayette Aviators

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Lafayette Farmers Market

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Purdue Farmers Market

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West Lafayette Farmers Market

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