More About CarmelFest 2026🎇

CarmelFest is Indiana's largest 4th of July festival in central Carmel. Come enjoy incredible live music, fun activities, the state's largest 4th of July Parade, and the state's largest Fireworks Show! From a parade and fireworks to live bands and pony rides, CarmelFest offers two fun-filled days of celebration!

🌟CarmelFest is celebrating its 38th year - offering games and rides, your favorite festival food, fantastic entertainment, an outdoor marketplace featuring local artisan creations, spectacular fireworks and a patriotic parade. CarmelFest is the largest annual event in Hamilton County and one of the largest celebrations in the state of Indiana. Admission and parking are FREE - courtesy of the Rotary Club of Carmel, the City of Carmel, community leaders, dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, and corporate partnerships.

📅SCHEDULE
🔵Friday, July 3, 12:30pm-1:45pm | Carmel Parents Jazz Ensemble (18 piece)
The Gazebo

🔴Friday, July 3, 12:30pm-2:00pm | Nauti Yachtys
Carter Green Stage

🔵Friday, July 3, 2:15pm-3:30pm | Cease & Resist
The Gazebo

🔴Friday, July 3, 2:30pm-3:30pm | Steel Petals
Carter Green Stage

🔵Friday, July 3, 4:00pm-5:00pm | Kristen Bales
Gazebo Stage

🔴Friday, July 3, 4:00pm-5:00pm | King Bee & The Stingers
Carter Green Stage

🔵Friday, July 3, 5:30pm-6:30pm | That's What She Said!
The Gazebo

🔴Friday, July 3, 5:30pm-6:30pm | Phone Club
Carter Green Stage

🔵Friday, July 3, 6:50pm-8:00pm | Heartstone Crossing Band
Gazebo Stage

🔴Friday, July 3, 7:00pm-8:10pm | GrooveSmash
Carter Green Stage

🔴Friday, July 3, 8:30pm-9:45pm | Woomblies Rock Orchestra
Carter Green Stage

🔵Friday, July 3, 8:35pm-9:45pm | Indiana Wind Symphony
Gazebo Stage

🌟Saturday, July 4, 10:30am-12:00pm | Allied Solutions CarmelFest Parade

🔴Saturday, July 4, 12:30pm-1:45pm | Powerhouse
Carter Green Stage

🔵Saturday, July 4, 1:00pm-4:00pm | School of Rock
Gazebo Stage

🔴Saturday, July 4, 2:15pm-3:15pm | Naptown Hepcats
Carter Green Stage

🔴Saturday, July 4, 3:45pm-5:00pm | royalkeys
Carter Green Stage

🔵Saturday, July 4, 4:30pm-5:45pm | Circuit Thursday
Gazebo Stage

🔴Saturday, July 4, 5:30pm-6:30pm | Kickitlester
Carter Green Stage

🔵Saturday, July 4, 6:15pm-7:30pm | Touch of Grass
Gazebo Stage

🔴Saturday, July 4, 7:00pm-8:00pm | DUDE!
Carter Green Stage

🔵Saturday, July 4, 8:00pm-9:40pm | Carmel Symphony Orchestra
Gazebo Stage

🔴Saturday, July 4, 8:30pm-9:40pm | Soul Street
Carter Green Stage

🎆Saturday, July 4, 9:45pm-10:45pm | Spectacular Fireworks Show!


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Date & Time

July 4, 2026

Location

Carmel Civic Square
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032

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