Next Event: Big Gay Spring Fling

Location:

The Amp at 16th Tech Directions Here

Dates:

Saturday April 25th from 4PM – 8PM
Sunday Spril 26th from 1PM – 5PM

Please note that the times are different for Saturday and Sunday!
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2026 Events

2025 marks 5 years of Indy Gay Market! We are excited to host the following events in our 2026 lineup and we want to see you there! See below for al of the important dates including when to apply, when to expect acceptance, and where you can get more information from our team.

Big Gay Valentine’s Day 

At The AMP (4 Hour Event)
Sat, Feb. 7th; 4:00PM – 8:00PM
Sun, Feb 8th; 1:00PM – 5:00PM

Important dates for Artists
Applications open: 12/06/2025
Applications close: 01/03/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 01/10/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 01/17/2026

Big Gay Spring Fling

At The AMP (4 Hour Event)
Sat, Apr. 25th; 4:00PM – 8:00PM
Sun, Apr. 26th; 1:00PM – 5:00PM

Important dates for Artists
Applications open: 01/31/2026
Applications close: 03/21/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 03/28/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 04/04/2026

Big Gay Pride on Monument Circle

Monument Circle
May 30th 11AM – 3PM
May 31st 11AM – 3PM

Important dates for Artists
Applications open: 04/18/2026
Applications close: 04/25/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 05/10/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 05/16/2026

Big Gay Pride Festival 

Location TBA
June 14th, times TBA

Important dates for Artists
Applications open: 04/11/2026
Applications close: 05/02/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 05/09/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 05/16/2026

Big Gay Summer’s End

At The AMP (New 5 Hour Event)
Sat, Jul. 25th, 2026; 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Sun, Jul. 26th, 2026; 12:00PM – 5:00PM

Important dates for Artists
Applications open: 05/30/2026
Applications close: 06/20/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 06/27/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 07/04/2026

Big Gay Halloween

At The AMP (New 5 Hour Event)
Sat, Oct 10th, 2026; 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Sun, Oct. 11th, 2026; 12:00PM – 5:00PM

Important dates for Artists
Applications open: 07/18/2026
Applications close: 09/05/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 09/12/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 09/19/2026

Big Gay Holiday

At The AMP (4 Hour Event)
Sat, Dec. 5th, 2026; 4:00PM – 8:00PM
Sun, Dec. 6th, 2026; 1:00PM – 5:00PM

Important dates for Artists
Applications open: 10/03/2026
Applications close: 11/07/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 11/14/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 11/21/2026

Contact Information for Questions or Concerns

Have questions or concerns? Reach out to our event coordinators by sending an email to [email protected]! We are happy to help with anything you need to make sure you feel confident every step of the way from application to attending our events. 

Big Gay Valentine’s Day 

At The AMP (4 Hour Event)
Sat, Feb. 7th; 4:00PM – 8:00PM
Sun, Feb 8th; 1:00PM – 5:00PM

Important dates for Artists
Applications open: 12/06/2025
Applications close: 01/03/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 01/10/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 01/17/2026

Big Gay Spring Fling

At The AMP (4 Hour Event)
Sat, Apr. 25th; 4:00PM – 8:00PM
Sun, Apr. 26th; 1:00PM – 5:00PM

Important dates for Artists
Applications open: 01/31/2026
Applications close: 03/21/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 03/28/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 04/04/2026

Big Gay Pride on Monument Circle

Monument Circle
May 30th 11AM – 3PM
May 31st 11AM – 3PM

Important dates for Artists
Applications open: 04/18/2026
Applications close: 04/25/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 05/10/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 05/16/2026

Big Gay Pride Festival 

Location TBA
June 14th, times TBA

Important dates for Artists
Applications open: 04/11/2026
Applications close: 05/02/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 05/09/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 05/16/2026

Big Gay Summer’s End

At The AMP (New 5 Hour Event)
Sat, Jul. 25th, 2026; 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Sun, Jul. 26th, 2026; 12:00PM – 5:00PM

Important dates for Artists
Applications open: 05/30/2026
Applications close: 06/20/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 06/27/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 07/04/2026

Big Gay Halloween

At The AMP (New 5 Hour Event)
Sat, Oct 10th, 2026; 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Sun, Oct. 11th, 2026; 12:00PM – 5:00PM

Important dates for Artists
Applications open: 07/18/2026
Applications close: 09/05/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 09/12/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 09/19/2026

Big Gay Holiday

At The AMP (4 Hour Event)
Sat, Dec. 5th, 2026; 4:00PM – 8:00PM
Sun, Dec. 6th, 2026; 1:00PM – 5:00PM

Important dates for Artists
Applications open: 10/03/2026
Applications close: 11/07/2026
Acceptance Letters Sent By: 11/14/2026
Booth Payment/Confirmation of Attendance Due: 11/21/2026

Contact Information for Questions or Concerns

Have questions or concerns? Reach out to our event coordinators by sending an email to [email protected]! We are happy to help with anything you need to make sure you feel confident every step of the way from application to attending our events.