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The Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival is a family-friendly event that celebrates wine, cheese, and community.

We invite everyone, from connoisseurs to the newly interested, to come and enjoy the food, drinks, vendors, music, and fun!

06/21/2026

The Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival isn't just for wine lovers.

Thanks to premier sponsor Paramount Schools of Excellence, our Kid's Zone will be packed with family-friendly fun, including face painting, bounce houses, scavenger hunts, and interactive activities throughout the day.

So whether you're coming for the wine, the cheese, the Nacho Showdown, or simply a summer afternoon with friends and neighbors, there's something for every member of the family to enjoy. 🎈

Grab a wristband today: https://www.indyholycross.org/festival/tickets

06/13/2026

Get ready to groove with the high-energy sounds of Dysfunktion Brass and the soulful vibes of Beatty & The Bayonets.

Whether you're grabbing a glass of bubbles or diving into the Nacho Showdown, the soundtrack for the afternoon is officially set!

Who are you most excited to see take the stage? Let us know in the comments! 👇🎶

06/10/2026

Join us in welcoming The Pilgrimage Wine Company as a new partner for the 2026 Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival.

Known for their locally grown wines and old-world approach to winemaking, they're bringing a taste of Indiana wine country to the neighborhood this July. 🥂

06/05/2026

One of the best afternoons of summer is back — and tickets are officially on sale for the 2026 Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival! 🍷🧀

Join us on Saturday, July 25 from 4-9 PM on the Sturm & Arsenal Esplanade for an afternoon of wine, bites, live music, and neighborhood fun.

Whether you're coming for the Nacho Showdown, the Somm Experience, or simply to spend a summer evening with friends and neighbors, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Best of all, every ticket helps support projects that make Holy Cross an even better place to live, including public art, safety initiatives, and pedestrian improvements.

Grab your tickets: https://www.indyholycross.org/festival/tickets

Cheers 🥂

06/01/2026

Is your business ready to take center stage at the Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival?

We’re looking for partners to help make this festival the best one yet. Whether you're a local shop or a growing brand, we have a "pour" for everyone - from our Reisling ($500) tier to our Cabernet Sauvignon ($5,000) premier sponsorship!

As a partner, you aren’t just getting your logo on a banner; you're joining a beloved local tradition and helping us fund:
🚶 Pedestrian Infrastructure
✨ Public Art & Sculptures
🛡️ Neighborhood Safety & Accessibility

Plus, we’ll make sure your team has a "grate" time with VIP passes and plenty of tickets to enjoy the Cheese Wars! 🧀🔥

Make an impact --> https://www.indyholycross.org/festival/sponsors

05/20/2026

Pop the cork — our 2026 wine theme is Bubbles! ✨

From crisp Cavas to sparkling Rosés, we’re celebrating all things fizzy on the Esplanade this July. And who better to lead the toast than Jan Bugher of Jampagne All Day? 🍾

Jan will be helping us keep the vibes high and the glasses full with the Somm Experience. Whether you’re a sparkling aficionado or just love a good toast with neighbors, this year’s perfect pour is going to be light, bright, and full of spirit.

Who’s your bubbly buddy to grab a drink with? Tag them below! 👇✨

Holy Cross Neighborhood

05/10/2026

Charcuterie lovers, this one’s for you.

Near Eastside favorite Smoking Goose Meatery is back for 2026 serving up their signature salumi & sausage 🥩

Great meat. Great wine. No notes.

What are you ordering first? 👇

04/28/2026

Your wine and cheese habit? It’s doing more than you think. 🍷🧀

This year, our partnership with the Kelly Wensing Community Fund is all about lifting up local chefs—giving them a platform, supporting their work, and bringing more of their talent to the table (literally).

So every bite at the festival? It’s helping fuel the people behind Indy’s food scene—and the community we all get to enjoy because of it.

Cheers to that. 🥂

Kelly's Fund Indy Holy Cross Neighborhood

04/15/2026

We’re looking for community-minded businesses to join us as sponsors for the 2026 Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival 🥂

Partnering with us puts your brand front and center for over 1,500 attendees. Our tiers offer opportunities such as:
🍷 Prominent logo placement on marketing materials and signage.
🍷 Prime location booth space right on the Esplanade.
🍷 Stage Spotlight time to share your story with the crowd.
🍷 VIP Express Passes and a stack of tickets for your hardworking team.

Sponsoring the Holy Cross Wine & Cheese festival is more than marketing, it's a "pour" into our neighborhood’s safety, art, and infrastructure. ✨

Ready to claim your spot or learn more? See all tiers, starting at $500 👉🏼 https://www.indyholycross.org/festival/sponsors

Holy Cross Neighborhood

Address

Sturm Avenue & Arsenal Ave
Indianapolis, IN
46201

Website

https://www.indyholycross.org/festival

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