Wild Onion Festival - IUPUI University College Building. 317-752-5509. Early April. Springtime arrives with the growth of wild onions! Celebrate Native American culture in Indiana, celebrate the spiritual aspects, music, arts, storytelling, comedy, and a hog roast. Also, don't forget to play Native American stickball!

Indianapolis International Film Festival - TBA Location. 317-513-9379. Late April-Early May. Indianapolis films are hosted in non-pretentious environments. Meetings, parties, lectures, and of course films! The group also hosts films throughout the city, throughout the year.

Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Fest - Military Park, 601 W. New York St. 800-832-WINE. Early June. Over a dozen Indiana wineries come together in downtown Indy, offering samples of their finest. Restaurants from the city participate as well, serving up samples too. Cooking classes show you how to cook with wine, and Indy's finest live music acts perform. There is a kid's activity area too for the under 21ers! Though it's rather not that exciting for the little ones.

Indy Jazz Fest - Military Park, 601 W. New York St. 317-940-9945. Mid-June. A very popular event featuring jazz, blues, bluegrass, roots, r&b, zydeco, and fusion bands. Vendors also sell food and drinks. Past performers include Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, Wynton Marsailes, BB King, Chris Isaak, Blind Boys of Alabama, Ray Charles, James Brown, and more.

Eiteljorg Indian Market - Eiteljorg Museum. 317-636-9378. Late-June. The Midwest's largest festival celebrating Native American culture and history. Craft and art fair, performances, food and more.

Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration - Downtown Indy. 317-925-2707. Mid-July. African Americans from all over head to Indy ever summer to celebrate life and culture. Lectures, community fairs, special events and don't forget the music - some of music's biggest starts come to town to celebrate. Everyone from Mary J. Blige to Public Enemy, Cameo to Barry White have made appearances. Traffic can be crazy and expect higher cover charges at nightclubs. Fun for the entire family.

Indiana State Fair - State Fairgrounds. Early-Mid August. The biggest summer event in the state. A trip to Indiana isn't complete without a trip to the fair. Animals, crafts, art, rides, dancing, education, environmentalism, Hoosier Pride and FOOD!! I go at least 2-3 times within the two week period. They also have live music and concerts. Prairie Home Companion comes every other year.

Indy Fringe Festival - On Mass Ave. 317-822-4386. Late August-Early September. A 10-festival of local, national and international theatre groups, performance art, visual artists and dance groups - uncensored and unique. Fun, entertaining, and unlike anything else. Events are held at venues in short walking distance from each other on Mass Ave. Great for all ages.

Rib America Fest - Military Park, 601 W. New York St. 317-566-2118. Late August-Early September. Pig out on ribs, drink booze and listen to some tunes at this summer-time fest. A benefit for the March of Dimes, this is the national festivals stop in Indy. Last years performers featured REO Speedwagon, Hootie & The Blowfish and Charlie Daniels Band.

International Violin Competition - 317-637-4574. Early-Mid September. Is an internationally acclaimed and attended contest.

Indy Irish Fest - Military Park, 601 W. New York St. 317-713-7117. Mid-September. One of the funnest festivals of the year. Celebrate your Irish (or lack of) heritage with dancing, musical acts, food, booze, sheep herding, Civil War re-enactments, Celtic Mass, a toast contest, rugby, soccer/football, and a kilted mile! The festival has been featured on Food TV. Past performers include Gaelic Storm, The Prodidgals, and more.

Normandy Festival - 1201 E. 38th St. 800-259-5856. Late September. A celebration of agriculture and good earth in Indiana. Enjoy the best of Indiana beer, wine, and food. Farmer's market, antiques, fine art and crafts, book signings, live music, hayrides, kids crafts (make your own tie-dye!), petting zoo and demonstrations.

Circle City Classic - RCA Dome, 100 S. Capitol. 317-237-5222. Early October. Black college football's best teams come together to play great football and celebrate African American culture and influence in America. Music performances, special events, a parade...hundreds of thousands of people come from all over the country to enjoy the weekend in Indy. Benefits African American scholarships.