By Vicki Veach, Executive Director, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership—
MUNCIE, IN—Downtown Muncie is set to sizzle with local business specials, Saturday, August 2nd during Fire Up DWNTWN—an all-day celebration filled with live entertainment, food and drink, family activities, a Liquid Iron Pour, special shape hot air balloons, fireworks and more.
Many downtown businesses will add to the excitement, offering unique experiences throughout the event.
- 1925 PubHouse: Spicy Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita special
• Aw Yeah Comics: Sizzling deals on the hottest pop culture items! Get them while you can!
• Bash Cos-Medic Studio: Visual displays of before and after
• Carrie Wright Silks: Fire Up-themed sticker sheets, vintage bandanas designed by Dan, and Muncie mugs and tumblers
• Downtown Nutrition: Fire Up Mega Tea and local vendors featured inside the shop (10 AM–6 PM)
• The Downtown Farm Stand: Organic cocktails, mocktails, and farm-to-table meals spotlighting locally sourced ingredients
• HeidiJHale Designs: Limited-edition Fire Up jewelry, live design demos, permanent jewelry, and local artisan collections
• Ink Drinkers Anonymous: All-day Book Swap and “Blind Date with a Book” experience
• Inland Interiors: Massive sidewalk and storewide sale, debut of new Fire Up items, and free popsicles for kids
• Ivy Rose Boutique: Sidewalk sale, $10–$20 racks, and “Boutique Bingo” with over 30 prizes
• Kat’s Crystals and Curiosities: Live Geode Slicing in partnership with Wook’s Workshop, 11% off storewide
• Made in Muncie: Outdoor pottery throwing and in-studio experiences
• Mirabel Jewelry: Jewelry Sale
• Old National Bank: Prizes and giveaways
• Patterson Building: Marketplace with vendor booths and live craft demos (1–6 PM)
• Record Parlor: 10% off used vinyl and bottles of exclusive “Charles Street Heat” hot sauce
• The Clubhouse Muncie: Spicy shrimp boils and classic hurricane cocktails in DORA cups. Full bar, inside and out
• The Jaunty Lady: Sidewalk sale with fashionable finds
• The Parlour: Fragrance Shampoo and House Goods Sale
• Toys Forever Models and Hobbies: Family-friendly Lego Walk of Fire, toy demos, glow-in-the-dark gadgets, jellybean guess, and antique ice cream making
• Vera Mae’s Bistro: Spicy Sangria and Buttermilk Fried Duck Tenders with duck fat fries and saffron rouille
Fire Up DWNTWN celebrates the best of Muncie’s creativity, cuisine, and community. Do not miss the hottest event of the summer.
File photo of the 2022 Fire up DWNTWN event. Photo by Matt Ruddick.
Muncie Downtown Development Partnership’s mission is to create a downtown environment that results in sustainable, economic and cultural growth.
