Avon, IN— All are welcome at the Annual Celebrating Avon Festival at the Avon-Washington Township Public Library (A-WTPL)! This free, family-friendly event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, 11 a.m.—3 p.m. both inside and outside of the library. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. sharp with the ceremonial “Ringing of the Bell.” The privilege of ringing the bell is awarded to the winner of our Annual Bookmark Design Contest. This year the winner is Shay Beutler! Immediately following the kick-off is a special groundbreaking ceremony on the adjacent lawn. A-WTPL is excited to break ground on the construction of new meeting rooms, made possible by the generous donation of Joyce Marie Huron Trent. Her kindness and support of the library will continue to inspire and uplift the community for many years to come.

During Celebrating Avon, you can enjoy music provided by 98.9 WYRZ, a giant inflatable slide, food, crafts, and a petting zoo! Attendees can play card games, putt-putt, and yard games including corn hole and archery. This annual event is centered around community and celebrates the rich history of Avon. Walk along the "Pioneer Path" which showcases local artisans and includes woodworking, bee-keeping, rosemaling, pottery, glass blowing, and more! Food will be available for purchase in the Children’s programming rooms. Be sure to visit the lower level of the library to see extensive model train displays, and shop at the Friends of the Library’s Bookstore 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Hendricks Power Cooperative will be here for the fan favorite Candy Drop at 1 p.m. in the parking lot. The Avon Police Department will give a K9 demonstration at 2 p.m.  Parking is available at the library, 498 N. Avon Ave., Avon, IN 46123. Registration is not required, and you don’t need a ticket to attend.

Please visit our website avonlibrary.net and click on “Events Calendar” to see a full schedule and more details, or check out the event listing on Facebook. We hope you will join us and your neighbors as we Celebrate Avon at the library!