# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fire Up DWNTWN
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The hottest party of the year is back for its 5th anniversary! 

Presented by Ivy Tech Community College–Muncie

Mark your calendars and spread the word about Muncie’s hottest summer tradition featuring soaring hot air balloons, fiery flavors, live music, and fun for all ages!

WHEN? Saturday, August 1 from Noon–10PM in DWNTWN Muncie.
 

Get FIRED UP for: 

? Special shape hot air balloons: 20-foot-tall flying characters, evening glow show, tethered rides (ticketed), and a giant “Cloudhopper” balloon attempting a dramatic ascent above the crowd 
? Live music on three stages + DWNTWN IDOL Round 2 performances 
? Tons of food trucks serving up BBQ, spicy treats, sweets, and more 
? Jeep cruise-in & car show 
? Family fun and the Red Hot Children’s Express train 
? Euro bungee, plus dozens of contests, games, and vendors 
? Fireworks finale to end the night! 

 
NEW THIS YEAR: 

? Zip Line (ticketed) 
? Academy of Model Aeronautics Demos w/FREE balsa wood planes 
? DWNTWN Duck Drop – each $5 ticket you purchase equals an opportunity to choose a duck and a chance to win fabulous prizes from DWNTWN Merchants or the Grand Prize of $500!
? RC Car Racing demo by Muncie Performance RC 
? Kids Area by Delta Baseball Club (ticketed)


This all-day event is FREE to attend and open to the public. Some attractions will be ticketed. 

For all event details visit: https://www.downtownmuncie.org/fireup
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/muncie/fire-up-dwntwn/200030277264020
- **Event Categories**: music, car-shows, entertainment, live-music, fireworks, parties, food-drinks, kids, calendar, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3375

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Muncie
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Muncie
- **lat**: 40.190409415972
- **long**: -85.386838734028
- **full address**: Downtown Muncie, 129 W Howard St, Muncie, IN 47305-24ND, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Fire Up DWNTWN
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/361b6461af2df002631bcc925d62c22e40fe9100efb458347afa66e87e0a211e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1785608027

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fire Up DWNTWN being held?
  - **A:** Fire Up DWNTWN takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Downtown Muncie, 129 W Howard St, Muncie, IN 47305-24ND, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fire Up DWNTWN?
  - **A:** Fire Up DWNTWN is organized by Downtown Muncie.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Fire Up DWNTWN is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Muncie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 3,300+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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