Ball State University will host its second annual We Fly Fest from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Brown Family Amphitheater, according to a May 26 announcement. The free community event is open to the public and will include games and activities, live music by Ball State student bands, campus bus tours, food trucks, giveaways, and other family-friendly offerings.
“We Fly Fest reflects Ball State’s enduring commitment to fostering strong connections between our campus and the community,” said Geoffrey S. Mearns, president of Ball State University. “After the success of last year’s inaugural event, I look forward to welcoming our friends and neighbors back to campus as we continue building on this celebration and sharing the best of what Ball State has to offer.”
Attendees are encouraged to begin at the Welcome Tent for free Ball State giveaways while supplies last. The event will feature information tables and activities hosted by university colleges and departments; lawn games; performances by student-led bands; appearances by Charlie Cardinal; with Miss Ball State Katey Cooper serving as emcee. The first 500 attendees will receive vouchers for a free scoop of ice cream at the Vivian V. Conley and Hurley C. Goodall Jr. Multicultural Center.
The Student Experience Bus Tour will be available during We Fly Fest at scheduled times throughout the evening, highlighting student housing, recreation facilities, athletics venues, academic buildings, and other opportunities across campus.
Parking is complimentary in all university lots and garages during weekends for guests attending We Fly Fest. Free shuttles will transport community members between several local stops—including Canan Commons downtown, Common Market on West 8th Street, and P.O.P Shop on East Willard Street—with pickups beginning before the event start time.
Ball State University serves more than 20,000 students across seven academic colleges; it has produced over 200,000 alumni worldwide; secures funding through initiatives like a $350 million campaign alongside state investments exceeding $210 million for facilities such as classrooms and labs; fosters an inclusive environment guided by Beneficence values; utilizes resources including sports fields and health professions buildings with plans for a performing arts center; and has earned recognition as a top-tier Midwest institution noted for high economic mobility among graduates—all according to the official website.
