Summer Bash Indiana Returns in Muncie
Writer / Kylee White
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Summer Bash Indiana is returning to Muncie this summer, and will feature 18 different bands throughout two days of camping.
“It actually started in my front yard, back in 2013,” says Brandon Perkins, who started the event. “Down in New Palestine I bought a house out in the country and had a big front yard. We rented a stereo from Rent-A-Center, we bought a keg of beer, and cooked some hamburgers and hot dogs. We basically just had a big cookout party in my front yard.”
Perkins began the event as a small get-together for 30 people. As the years went on, the event grew and could no longer be held at Perkins’ house. He found a campground in Shelby County, where the event was held for a few years. In 2021 Perkins found the Water Bowl in Muncie and started hosting the Summer Bash event for everyone to come and enjoy.
“Lo and behold, now we have a three-day event with 18 bands, two stages, sponsored by Bud Light and by a bunch of other people,” Perkins says. “Last year we threw it in Muncie, and we had people from 14 different states buy tickets and come to the Water Bowl in Muncie. We’re really trying to spread the word about it in here.”
Summer Bash Indiana will feature bands from Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia Beach, Michigan and Ohio, as well as Indiana. Tickets are on sale for the event, starting at $65 for the lowest tier, up to $150 for a VIP ticket. People can also choose to add on a $20 early-bird ticket, with which they will be able to enter the venue on Thursday night and enjoy a beach party with a DJ and light show. Individuals can choose a ticket based on the experience they want. The all-inclusive ticket for the weekend costs only $100, and includes food, drinks (such as wine, beer and soda) and camping for two nights.
“We also include ticket taxes and fees because it’s an all-inclusive ticket,” Perkins says. “So for $100 total, you get two days of bands, two nights of camping, food and beer included, and you can’t beat that deal.”
This year Summer Bash Indiana will take place July 14 through 15, with early-entry tickets on sale for July 13 as well. To buy tickets and learn more, visit summerbashindiana.com, or visit their Facebook page @SummerBashIndiana.
