INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — One of Indianapolis’ most celebrated music events is marking a major milestone. Chreece, the city’s only all-day hip hop festival, returns to Fountain Square in August for its 10th anniversary, and organizers say this year will be bigger than ever.

It’s a milestone year for the festival, which started in 2015. “It’s crazy,” Oreo Jones, founder of Chreece, said. “We got over 70 artists, right here, grown right here in the city.”

The festival is Saturday, Aug. 23, and features performances across seven venues. Jones says the event has always been rooted in highlighting homegrown talent while giving up-and-coming performers a platform.

“We have the Last Shot program, folks that are trying to cut their teeth,” he said. “The Nationals this year are crazy. We got Smino headlining. Audrey Nuna, who’s blowing up on the K-Pop Demon show on Netflix.”

Jones says the festival’s evolution reflects the diverse sounds and stories of Indy’s neighborhoods.

“I think it’s just a testament to the city and how it sounds different all around, different corners of the city and different artists,” he said. “The times are changing, and I think it’s a beautiful evolution of how the sound is here.”

Beyond music, Chreece will include DJs, dancers, vendor villages, games and family-friendly acitivities spread throughout Fountain Square.

“We got something for everyone,” Jones said. “We got games, we got free activities, even for folks that are just trying to see what it’s all about.”

General admission tickets are $55 and include access to all venues and activations throughout the day.

“You go in, get your ticket, and you get access to seven different venues,” Jones said. “Everything’s accessible. You get all access.”

From rooftop views to local street performances, Jones says Chreece is more than a music festival, it’s a celebration of the community.

“It’s your city. You should enjoy it how you want to,” he said.

Tickets are available now. For more information on performers, venue schedules, and VIP options, click here.

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