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Cottage Home Block Party 2023

October 14, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Don’t Miss the 2023 Cottage Home Block Party!

Saturday, October 14th

Cottage Home Neighborhood Association invites the public to attend their annual block party on Saturday, October 14th
from 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. at the Cottage Home Community Space –
714 N Highland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

This Halloween-themed party is held between the 700 block of Dorman Street and Highland Avenue, just south of E. St. Clair Street. The party takes place on Dorman Street, in the playground and in the community space; with a back drop that includes the wonderful 1890 Ruskaup Mansion, designed by Vonnegut & Bohn, as well as various Victorian-era cottages sprinkled throughout.

Music, Kid’s Activities, Artist Vendors

Dorman Street, Cottage Home’s community owned playground and community space, will feature a host of activities throughout the entire event, with the musical styling of various local musicians on 2 stages, local artists and other vendors peppering the well lit and highly decorated areas. Food, beer and wine will be available from a variety of vendors. Hannah Hedgehog will be performing at the Kids’ Stage.

Halloween costumes encouraged

Children of all ages are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes.

Location

Cottage Home Community Space

714 N. Highland Avenue
Indianapolis, IN United States
Cottage Home Block Party 2023 flyer with Haunted House on Dorman Street,

Organizer

Cottage Home Block Party

Sponsor Information

Big thanks to our Generous Sponsors!

Jess Martin of Maywright Property Co.
Main Stage Sponsor
Main Event Sponsor
Large Sponsor

Event Price

FREE

This magical event is FREE to the public. However, for those that can afford it, a suggested donation of $5.00 helps pay for event expenses, entertainment, and future neighborhood projects.

Proceeds will include helping the continued development of Cottage Home’s community space, beehive, green gathering space and gardens (including vegetables, herbs, wildflowers and fruit trees), all of which will bring a unique rural meets urban atmosphere for residents and friends of Cottage Home to enjoy well into the future.

Volunteer Information

Thank you for considering giving the gift of your time and energy. It takes so many people working together to pull off our event and we’re looking forward to working alongside you.

We need help on:

  • Tuesday, October 3rd
  • Friday, October 13th
  • Saturday, October 14th
Sign Up Here

If you have any questions about volunteering please contact cohoblockparty@gmail.com.

Event Schedule

Dorman Street Stage Lineup:

Emcee:

TimeEntertainment
5:15 – 6:30 PMWayward Pilots
6:45 – 7:45 PMMidtown Madmen
8:00 – 9:00 PMPork & Beans Brass Band
9:30 – 11 PMKarma
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Community Space Stage Lineup:

Emcee:

TimeEntertainment
5:15 – 6:30 PM Jeff Bowen
6:45 – 7:45 PM The Dog Moms 
8:00 – 9:00 PM Audio Guild
9:30 – 11:00 PM Grupo Bembe

Kid’s Game Area:

Time Entertainment
6:00 PM Hedgehog Hannah

Vendors

Artist Vendors:
The Rugged Press
Pierre’s Closet
Tusk and Temperance
Farrand Fine Art
Body Eceltic Skin Care
Yellow Door Ceramics
Bumble and Bird
Alison Emery Art
Sunday Afternoon Housewife
Laura Uhls Art
Artist Vendors:
Papier-mâché Halloween decor
Rare Brew
Copper Sky Studio
Travis Owens
Lil Boat Boutique
Mae Bloom
Jocelyn Glanzman
Pale Fox Designs
Pure Barre Indy

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