Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival

08/09/2026

Congratulations, Tracey! 🎉🧀

We're thrilled to see our 2026 Nacho Showdown champion heading to the World Food Championships this October. We can't wait to cheer you on as you represent Indianapolis on the world stage!

A special thank you to Kelly's Fund Indy for coordinating this year's Nacho Showdown and for investing in the next generation of culinary talent through programs like the Junior Chef Academy. If you're looking for another incredible food event that supports a great cause, be sure to check out the Monumental Chef Showdown this fall.

Good luck, Tracey! We'll be rooting for you🏆

🧀 Nacho average champion... 🏆🔥

The cheese has been melted, and we have another Golden Ticket winner!

Congratulations to Tracey Couillard, whose unforgettable Five-Spice Duck Nachos conquered Cheese Wars at the Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana!

With this championship win, Tracey has officially punched their ticket to the 2026 World Food Championships this October, where she'll compete on the world's biggest stage in food sport.🎟️🌎

Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement and wish Tracey the best of luck as they take their award-winning nachos to the World Food Championships!

07/29/2026

What a weekend. 💛🍷

Thank you to everyone who made the 2026 Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival such a memorable day.

To everyone who joined us on the Esplanade, our incredible sponsors, generous silent auction donors, vendors, musicians, volunteers, neighborhood partners, and the countless people who worked behind the scenes: thank you for making this festival possible.

Seeing neighbors connect, new friendships form, glasses raised, kids playing, and our community come alive reminded us why this event means so much.

Your support makes for a fun afternoon while helping to strengthen the Holy Cross neighborhood and the work of the Holy Cross Neighborhood Foundation throughout the year.

We're still smiling from such an incredible turnout and feel incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make it happen.

Thank you for celebrating with us. 🥂

07/25/2026

As the day kicks off, we want to recognize the incredible sponsors who have helped make this year's Wine & Cheese Festival possible.

From local businesses and community organizations to neighbors who chose to invest in Holy Cross, your generosity helps bring this festival to life and supports projects that strengthen our neighborhood long after the last glass is poured.

Please join us in thanking this year's sponsors for their commitment to our community. We couldn't do it without you!

07/25/2026

Today's the day 🎉

We can't wait to welcome you to the Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival beginning at 4 PM on the Sturm & Arsenal Esplanade.

The weather couldn't be better with highs in the upper 70s.

👉 Check out the festival schedule
📸 Tag us in your photos and stories
🥂 Come ready for an afternoon of great food, drinks, live music, and more

Need parking details or other festival information? You'll find everything you need in the FAQ on our website: https://www.indyholycross.org/festival/faq

We'll see you soon! 🍷🧀

07/24/2026

In less than 24 hours, the Holy Cross neighborhood comes alive with wine tastings, live music, local vendors, and family activities for the 2026 Wine & Cheese Festival. And the forecast looks fab!

Whether you're joining us for the Somm Experience, Cheese Wars, or simply to enjoy a summer evening with friends and neighbors, we can't wait to see you.

🎟️ If you weren't able to snag tickets online, you'll be able to buy them at the festival.

See you tomorrow!

07/24/2026

The drinks are on deck! Come thirsty. Leave happy.

Cheers and thanks to our incredible beverage partners for helping make the 2026 Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival possible. From crisp ciders and local craft beer to exceptional wines and nonalcoholic options, they're helping create an unforgettable festival experience.

• Ash & Elm Cider Co.
• Cornerstone Wine & Spirits
• Crossroads Vintners
• Jampagne All Day
• Johnson Brothers of Indiana
• Pilgrimage Wine Company
• Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
• Sun King Brewing

Raise a glass with us tomorrow 🥂

07/23/2026

Just 2 days to go! 🧀🍷

The countdown is on, and it's time to start planning your Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival experience.

What's first on your agenda?

• The Somm Experience: Bubbles & Bites
• Cheese Wars: Nacho Showdown
• Live music all afternoon
• Kid's Zone fun
• Local vendors & exhibitors
• Wine, food, and great company

Take a look at the full festival schedule and let us know what you're most excited about on Saturday!

We'll see you on the Esplanade 🥂

07/22/2026

There's more to discover than wine and cheese. 🛍️

This year's Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival will feature 40+ local vendors, makers, artists, food vendors, and community partners, making it the perfect place to shop small while enjoying an afternoon on the Esplanade.

Whether you're looking for handmade gifts, local artwork, sweet treats, specialty foods, home décor, or something completely unexpected, you'll find plenty to explore between tastings and live music.

Check out who's joining us this year, and be sure to stop by and support these incredible local businesses on Saturday! ✨

07/21/2026

You have one more day to grab tickets at advance pricing!

The Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival is this Saturday, and this is your final chance to save before ticket prices increase at the entrance.

Join us on July 25 for an afternoon of wine tastings, live music, local vendors, family fun, the Somm Experience, and Cheese Wars: Nacho Showdown, all while supporting projects that make Holy Cross an even better neighborhood.

🎟️ Get your tickets today https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/2026-holy-cross-wine-cheese-festival-7-25-2026

07/21/2026

The bidding has begun!

The Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival Silent Auction is officially open, and you don't have to wait until festival day to place your bid 🎉

Whether you're a wine enthusiast, foodie, fitness fan, or simply love discovering local experiences, there's something for everyone. Browse and bid on incredible packages featuring everything from wine collections and Colts tickets to local dining, theater, fitness, coffee, and more.

A heartfelt thank you to the following businesses, organizations, and neighbors who generously donated auction items or contributed in other ways to the festival.

Bid here 👉 https://app.galabid.com/hcwinecheese2026/items

Amelia's
Cafe Oztara
Calvin Fletcher Coffee
Cash & Carry
ClusterTruck
Dave & Anne Wolf
Day Won Fitness
Devon McGoldrick
Eras Pilates
Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis
Gravesco
Jan Bugher
Joshua Hoffman
Kan-Kan Cinema
Kathy & Scott Schreiber
Kylie & Joe Wolf
La Parada
Lizzie Gustafson
North Mass Boulder
Phoenix Theatre
Pronto by Iozzo's
Smoking Goose
Stomping Ground
Suite 3 Salon
Susan Hoffman
Tana Hunnicutt
The Garage Food Hall
Three Dolls Cafe & Cakery
Tim & Renee O'Sullivan
Yazsh