What are the Eastside Games? Each summer, the East Downtown Indianapolis Neighborhoods (EDIN) come together for a week of neighborhood-friendly, Olympic-style games. These events celebrate friendships, good-natured competition, light-hearted fun, and community cooperation. Events such as bocce ball, scavenger hunt, horseshoes, corn hole, cooking, frisbee golf, field day, karaoke, and trivia allow for a week of great fun for all who live, work, worship, or just want to enjoy the fun on Indy's Eastside.
How do the games work? Individuals and teams enter events in an effort to try and win a medal for their Eastside neighborhood or Eastside Organization. Like the Olympics, each medal (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) is worth points (3, 2, and 1 respectively). At the end of the week of competition, the neighborhood or organization with the most points wins the Eastside Games. The top three neighborhoods will have their name engraved on the annual trophy. Please take the time to visit our events page to learn more about these games and the opportunities available to you and your community!
Host an event for medal points! Neighborhoods who host an event in their boundaries score medal points. They earn 3 medal points for their first hosted event. Each additional event hosted is one additional medal point. If you would like to host an event, please do so on the "Host" page by clicking here.
When does it take place? The Eastside Games are held each summer during the third full week of June. The next games take place on June 15, 2024 and conclude on June 22, 2024. For additional schedule information, please click here.
Where are they held? All events take place in Indy's greater Eastside area. Locations, dates, and times are listed on the Schedule Page, and event addresses are listed on the Event Locations page.
How can I take part? If you, your organization, or your neighborhood would like to compete in an event, please begin by viewing the available events on the events page. Then, simply show up at the events you wish to participate in. I f you want to enter the amateur home cooking competition, you need to use the free registration page.
How can I help? The Eastside Games need annual volunteer and donor support. The costs associated with staging these games are limiting. Only through the help of volunteers and sponsor donations can this event continue from year to year.
If you are interesting in volunteering or donating, please fill out the contact form below!
The Eastside Games are coordinated by volunteers from the Kelly Wensing Community Fund, EDIN, Paramount School of Excellence, and the many great neighborhood leaders on Indy's Eastside.