Celebrate 250: Tea Day – Food Trucks and More

Celebrate Day Two of Celebration 250 Columbus with “Tea Day,” an afternoon and evening of food trucks, themed activities, and commemorative giveaways in downtown Columbus.
The monthly Food Truck Fest will join the celebration, bringing a variety of local eats to the Sears Lot. Guests can also enjoy special “Tea Party” events hosted by Hotel Indigo and take home a commemorative bag of tea featuring the Celebrate 250 logo.

• Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
• Time: 1:00–8:00 PM
• Location: Former Sears Lot, Columbus, IN
• Admission: Free to attend; food and beverages available for purchase
  

About the Week:
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with six days of community events in Columbus and Bartholomew County, Indiana. From June 29 through July 4, enjoy a patriotic lineup of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food trucks, historical experiences, kids’ programming, sports tournaments, a parade, fireworks, and more.

Each day brings a new theme, including American Revolution Day, Tea Day, Star Spangled Kids Day, Historical Society Day, the All-American Festival on Central, and a full day of Fourth of July festivities in downtown Columbus. Highlights include hands-on heritage activities, food and beverage tastings, live music, circus entertainment, children’s activities, the Patriotic Parade, and fireworks to close out the celebration.

Join the community as Columbus comes together to honor history, celebrate local spirit, and mark this once-in-a-generation milestone.