‘Fire Up’ festival slated for Aug. 2

It’s almost time to ignite downtown Muncie.

Fire Up DWNTWN, an event organized by Muncie Downtown Development Partnership and Ivy Tech of Muncie, is slated for 1 to 10 p.m. Aug. 2. The summer festival will feature live music, hot air balloons, fiery spectacles, interactive art and entertainment, craft vendors and food trucks.

Liquid Fire Iron Pour will light up the evening with fiery artistry as metal artisans work on their new project, “Pedestrian Ironworks.” alongside DWNTWN IDOL second-round elimination performances.

“We’re putting together one of our most exciting lineups yet,” said Cheryl Crowder, Event Director for Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. “With incredible local talent, great food, and surprises around every corner, Fire Up DWNTWN is a summer tradition you won’t want to miss!” For more details, visit downtownmuncie.org/fireup.

Tall Cop

There’s an upcoming educational opportunity to learn how to identify high-risk behaviors in youth.

Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition’s “High in Plain Sight: Current Drug Trends” is slated for 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 29 at The Rock Church in Portland. The free, community focused event for adults will be led by officer Jermaine Galloway, also known as “The Tall Cop.” Galloway will be sharing ways to prevent substance abuse by identifying possible high-risk behaviors in youth.

To register, visit bit.ly/high inplainsight2025.