Summer Fest in Downtown Angola

05/06/2026

☀️ BIG NEWS, ANGOLA! — Meet Summer Fest in Downtown Angola! ☀️
Your favorite downtown tradition is back… with a fresh new name and an even bigger vision! 🎉
Formerly Angola Art Fest, we’re proud to introduce SUMMER FEST — a reimagined, more inclusive celebration that reflects the growth, energy, and diversity of our amazing community. As Angola continues to evolve, so does this event — creating more space for connection, creativity, and fun for everyone. 💛
✨ Don’t worry — it’s still the same downtown festival you know and love… just leveled up!
📅 Saturday, August 1st
🕙 10AM–3PM
📍 Historic Downtown Angola
🛍️ 60+ Vendors
🎨 Art, handmade goods & unique finds
🚚 Food trucks & the Steuben County Farmers Market
🎶 Live music & entertainment
👧 Kids activities & more!
This is your official invite to:
👉 COME experience it
👉 SHARE this post & spread the word
👉 Invite your friends & family
👉 APPLY as a vendor and be part of the excitement!
📩 Vendor applications now open: https://forms.gle/kHYfMhwBW8ZXDfhX9
Deadline to apply: July 1st, 2026
Let’s make this the biggest, most vibrant Summer Fest yet — together. ☀️✨

07/24/2025

🎨 The Countdown is ON for Angola Art Fest 2025! 🎨
Saturday, August 2nd | 10AM–3PM
📍 Historic Downtown Angola, IN

Get ready for a day packed with creativity, community, and fun for all ages! Here's what you can look forward to:

🛍️ Sidewalk Sales & Vendors
🎨 Live Demos – Pottery, glass, painting & more
🚚 Food Trucks – A variety of tasty eats
🕺 Free Line Dance Classes – 11:00AM, 11:30AM, 1:00PM, 1:30PM
🎶 Live Music All Day – Multiple downtown locations to keep you jamming all day!
👧 Kids Corner – Crafts, story time, inflatables, and more!
🖼️ Art Shows & Open Galleries – Explore local art & maybe even meet a local artist or two! Steuben Arts Scene, Angola Performing Arts Academy, Cahoots Coffee Cafe and the Judicial Center will all have art shows or displays for public viewing!
🌽 Farmers Market – 8AM–Noon at the Community Building parking lot on South Wayne St.

🗺️ Need help navigating the fun?
Check out the full event schedule, vendor list & map here ⬇️

🎉 Brought to you by Angola Main Street
Special thanks to our generous sponsors:
City of Angola Municipality • Trine University • Steuben County Community Foundation • Steuben County Tourism Bureau • First Federal Savings Bank of Angola • Bowen Health • Sprunger & Sprunger

📩 Got questions or want to join in next year?
Email us at [email protected]

📲 Follow this page and Angola Main Street for behind-the-scenes looks & event updates!

07/21/2025

🎨 Angola Art Fest is Almost Here! 🎨
Join us Saturday, August 2nd | 10AM–3PM in historic Downtown Angola for a vibrant day of art, food, music & fun for all ages!

🛍️ Sidewalk Sales | 🎨 Live Demos | 🚚 Food Trucks
🕺 Free Line Dance Classes | 👧 Kids Corner | 🎶 Live Music
🌽 Farmers Market (8AM–Noon) | 🖼️ Art Shows & Open Galleries

🛒 Over 70 vendors confirmed! Explore booths filled with one-of-a-kind creatively curated works & goods including paintings, pottery, jewelry, glass art, bath & body products, home décor, and so much more!

🎉 Presented by Angola Main Street who gives a shout out to their gracious supporting community sponsors and partners!
City of Angola Municipality
Trine University
Steuben County Community Foundation
Steuben County Tourism Bureau
First Federal Savings Bank of Angola
Bowen Health
Sprunger & Sprunger

📩 Questions or want to get involved? Email [email protected]
📲 Follow Angola Main Street for updates & sneak peeks!

06/06/2025

Art Fest Update: Registrations continue to roll in and plans are being made for the big day! Registration closes July 1st. All vendors of any type that have already registered will be notified of acceptance prior to June 13th. Thank you so much and we are looking forward to a great time downtown in August!

IT IS FINALLY HERE - TIME TO REGISTER FOR ANGOLA ART FEST!
🎨🍔🎶 Calling all creatives, foodies, and performers! 🎭✨ Angola Art Fest 2025 is gearing up to be a spectacular celebration, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

🌟 We're currently seeking art vendors, food vendors, buskers, and performers to showcase their talents at this year's event. If you're passionate about sharing your craft with the community, we'd love to hear from you!

🎉 Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something special.
Register at: https://forms.gle/xyn7Tids6JnzaoJZA

🎨🍔

04/17/2025

IT IS FINALLY HERE - TIME TO REGISTER FOR ANGOLA ART FEST!
🎨🍔🎶 Calling all creatives, foodies, and performers! 🎭✨ Angola Art Fest 2025 is gearing up to be a spectacular celebration, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

🌟 We're currently seeking art vendors, food vendors, buskers, and performers to showcase their talents at this year's event. If you're passionate about sharing your craft with the community, we'd love to hear from you!

🎉 Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something special.
Register at: https://forms.gle/xyn7Tids6JnzaoJZA

🎨🍔

08/23/2024

08/22/2024

🎨 Calling All Local Artists! 🎨

Do you have a sculpture that deserves to be showcased? We’re looking for stunning outdoor sculptures to be featured in downtown Angola this fall! Selected artists will receive an $800 honorarium, and your work will be on display for a year. 🌟

📅 Application Deadline: September 6, 2024
📍 Installation Date: October 19, 2024

Don’t miss this chance to share your art with the community! Check out the full details and apply today. 👇

https://www.angolain.org/topic/index.php?topicid=129&structureid=40

Please complete the application and email to Community Coordinator Mackenzie Bird at [email protected]

08/13/2024

Help us make the Angola Art Fest even better! 🎨 We’re asking all vendors and attendees to take a few minutes to complete our feedback survey. Your input is invaluable in helping us improve and create an even more amazing experience for next year.

Thank you for your time and support!

Help us make the Angola Art Fest even better! 🎨 We’re asking all vendors, attendees and business owners to take a few minutes to complete our feedback survey. Your input is invaluable in helping us improve and create an even more amazing experience for next year. Thank you for your time and sup...