Indianapolis weekend events: GermanFest, Monument Circle Art Fair, Mecum and more
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The Athenaeum's 16th annual GermanFest is back to throw "the best Haus party in Indy!"
Driving the news: A celebration of German-American Day, which officially falls on Oct. 6, GermanFest is an all-ages gathering featuring food, drinks, music and more.
- Special attractions include "Dachshund Dash" wiener dog races; Athenaeum building tours; sausage eating and stein holding competitions; and a free "Kinderland" kids' area hosted in conjunction with the YMCA.
- Live music will be played on two stages and feature performers that specialize in both classic German tunes and modern-day beat drops.
If you go: GermanFest runs from 12-6pm Saturday at the Athenaeum, 401 E. Michigan St.
- General admission tickets are $15 in advance and $25 day of.
- Youth tickets (ages 4-12) are $10 in advance and $15 day of.
- Children 3 and under get in free.
- $50 VIP tickets include early admission at 11:30am, one stein, one stein fill and an Athenaeum tote bag.
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🥙 Celebrate Indy's international flavor during the Epicurean Indy International Food Festival, 5:30pm Friday at The Stutz.
- Admission is free and 100% of the profits will go to the participating vendors.
🚗 Drool over 1,000 sweet rides up for auction during the Mecum Indy Fall Special, Friday through Sunday at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
- Single-day tickets are $30; three-day tickets are $75.
- Gates open daily at 8am.
💃🏾 Party the night away with Meghan Trainor as she brings "The Timeless Tour" to Ruoff Music Center, 6:30pm Friday.
- Tickets start at $37.
🎵 Turn up with Denzel Curry and $uicideboy$ when the "Grey Day Tour" hits Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 6:30pm Friday.
- Tickets start at $59.50.
🎷 Groove with saxophonist Ben Wendel when he plays the Jazz Kitchen, 7pm and 9:30pm Friday.
- Tickets start at $20.
✍️ Celebrate Midwestern authors during the free Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest at the Harrison Center, 10am-8pm Saturday.
🎨 Find your next favorite work of art during the free Broad Ripple Fall Art Walk, 2-6pm Saturday.
🖼️ Art lovers can also hunt for cool work and inspiration at the eighth annual Monument Circle Art Fair, 10am-5pm Saturday.
👻 Join the Colts for a night of spooky fun during the team's For The Boo Halloween Party, 6pm Saturday outside Lucas Oil Stadium.
- Tickets are $5. Kids 17 and under get in free.
🔋 Learn about electric vehicles (and take a test drive) during the free Central Indiana EV Showcase, 12pm Saturday at St. Luke's United Methodist Church.