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We Fly Fest

People gather at food trucks in the foreground with the amphitheater lit up in the background. the night sky is a deep blue and the grounds are brightly lit.

Join us for the second WE FLY FEST! This FREE event will include entertainment, booths, games, and activities for the whole family at the Brown Family Amphitheater!

WE FLY FEST will begin at the Brown Family Amphitheater at 5 p.m. with information tables, games, a DJ, and food trucks. Pick up one of the many self-guided campus tour brochures or hop on the bus for a Student Experience tour. Then let’s all meet back at the amphitheater at 7 p.m. for a concert by the BALL STATE STUDIO BAND!

Save the date on Facebook!

  • Meet Charlie Cardinal! And pick up cool giveaways – Charlie temporary tattoos, stickers, and lots of other swag!
  • The first 500 people will receive vouchers for a free scoop of ice cream at the Multicultural Center!
  • Check our website for updates as we add to the fun!

WE FLY FEST Community Bus Stops (taking you to and from the event) will be located at Canan Commons (right after the Ball State PBS Be My Neighbor Day event), the Common Market, and the P.O.P. Shop.

THIS IS A SHINE ONLY EVENT!

Muncie Porch Parties

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Dust off your lawn chairs and gather your neighbors! The historic streets of the Old West End are transforming into a neighborhood-wide concert hall. We’re turning porches into stages and sidewalks into dance floors for an afternoon of music, bites, and community vibes. From soulful acoustic sets to upbeat indie vibes, we’ve curated a lineup of Muncie’s finest talent performing live right from our historic porches.

The event is FREE, but the memories are priceless! Learn more about the event on our website.

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Ball State’s We Fly Fest to Offer Food, Fun, Entertainment, and Campus Tours on June 7

People gather at food trucks in the foreground with the amphitheater lit up in the background. the night sky is a deep blue and the grounds are brightly lit.

Ball State University will host its first We Fly Fest from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. This free, on-campus event is open to the public and will include campus tours, entertainment, live music, informational booths, games, and other family-friendly activities.

“We Fly Fest is the latest demonstration of our University’s commitment to fostering strong connections between our campus and the community,” said Ball State President Geoffrey S. Mearns. “I am excited to welcome our friends and neighbors to experience the best of what Ball State has to offer.”

The event will begin at Ball State’s Brown Family Amphitheater, where guests can enjoy games and activities, food trucks, information tables, and a live DJ.

Fest attendees may explore campus through several self-guided tours or the Student Experience bus tour. Featured destinations on the self-guided tours include the Dr. Joe & Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass, the David Owsley Museum of Art, Christy Woods, and the Environmental Education Center. The Student Experience tour will highlight student housing, recreation, athletics, academic buildings, and more.

Additionally, the University’s Charles W. Brown Planetarium will offer three showings during We Fly Fest: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure—a favorite among children—at 3:30 p.m., and two showings of the staff’s program pick, We Are Stars, at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The evening will conclude with a free concert by the Ball State Studio Band at the Brown Family Amphitheater beginning at 7 p.m.

Parking
Parking is free in all campus parking lots on weekends—but look for “Free Parking Today” signs in front of lots closest to the Brown Amphitheater, such as the New York Parking Garage at 1001 N. New York Ave.

Community Shuttle Stops
Free shuttles to campus will run from 4:45-8:30 p.m. There will be three pick-up stops: in Muncie:

  • Buley Center, 1111 N. Penn St.
  • Common Market, 900 W 8th St.
  • P.O.P. Shop, 904 E Willard St.

For more information on We Fly Fest, visit bsu.edu/weflyfest.