Eagle Fest 2026

Eagle Fest (also written EagleFest) returns for its 42nd year on Friday, August 28, 2026, kicking off the 2026–27 Zionsville school athletics season. This longtime community tradition brings families, students, school staff, and neighbors to Jennings Field for food trucks, bounce houses, games, music, and performances before the ZCHS football game later that evening.

Organized by the Zionsville Athletic Booster Club, Eagle Fest also serves as a fundraiser supporting athletic programs at Zionsville Community High School, Zionsville Middle School, and Zionsville West Middle School.

Event overview

Detail	Information
Date & Time	Friday, August 28, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM
Location	Jennings Field, across Hal Sharpe Road from the ZCHS football stadium.
Admission	$9 in-person presale · $9.90 online presale · $10 at the gate
Football Game	ZCHS vs. Lawrence Central at 7:30 PM · Separate ticket required

Ticket pricing & admission

Eagle Fest admission includes entry to Jennings Field and unlimited use of the bounce houses during the event.

• In-Person Presale — $9: Advance tickets are available at Kern Bros. Shoes in Boone Village, Fundae’s, Zionsville Middle School, Zionsville West Middle School, and the ZCHS Athletic Department.
• Online Presale — $9.90: Eventlink currently lists online presale tickets for $9.90. Presale ends Thursday, August 27.
• Gate Admission — $10: Tickets can be purchased at Jennings Field on the night of Eagle Fest with cash or credit card.
• Football Admission: Eagle Fest tickets do not include the ZCHS football game. Football admission is separate, with tickets available at the stadium ticket window.
• Refund Policy: Eagle Fest ticket sales are final and nonrefundable. Refunds are not issued for rain, inclement weather, or event cancellation.

Buy Eagle Fest tickets online →

Activities & entertainment

Eagle Fest fills Jennings Field with activities from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Families can enjoy games, school and community booths, food trucks, and entertainment throughout the evening.

• Bounce Houses: Admission includes unlimited access to the bounce houses.
• Dunk Tanks: Students can take a shot at dunking ZCS teachers and school administrators.
• Games & Athletic Activities: Families can participate in games and sports-related activities around the field.
• Community & Sponsor Booths: Local organizations and businesses offer games, activities, and prize giveaways.
• DJ & Music: Music plays throughout the evening as activities take place around Jennings Field.
• School Performances: Cheerleaders, dance teams, and the marching band make appearances and perform during Eagle Fest.
• Food Trucks: Scheduled vendors include Backroads BBQ, Fillers, Fundae’s, Grace Truck, Taco Loco, The Savory Stagecoach, and Tropical Sno.

Stay for Friday night football

Eagle Fest wraps up at 7:00 PM, giving attendees time to make the short walk from Jennings Field to ZCHS football stadium. The Zionsville Eagles host Lawrence Central at 7:30 PM.

Eagle Fest and the football game require separate tickets. Football tickets can be purchased at the stadium ticket window.

Supporting Zionsville school athletics

Eagle Fest is organized by the Zionsville Athletic Booster Club, with Church Church Hittle + Antrim serving as the 2026 title sponsor. Money raised through the event supports athletic programs at Zionsville Community High School, Zionsville Middle School, and Zionsville West Middle School.

The event has been a Zionsville tradition for more than 40 years and marks the beginning of another school athletics season.

Campus policy

Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and weapons are prohibited on school grounds.