3 Festival Guide
IndianaFestivals.org
The Battle of Corydon Reenactment Sesquicentennial July 12-14, 2013
INDIANA Festival Time!
August 6-10 September 5-8 Old Settlers Festival White River Valley Antique Show First week of August Thur.-Sun. after Labor Day Odon City Park, Odon Daviess County Fairgrounds, Elnora August 30 September 5-8 Wine, Cheese and Art Festival Daviess County Friday before Labor Day weekend Turkey Trot Festival Main St. and 2nd, Washington Thur.-Sun. after Labor Day
August 31 Ruritan Park, Montgomery Daviess County Amish Quilt Auction September 14-15 Saturday of Labor Day weekend 20th Century Chevy Car Fest Simon J. Graber Community Third Sunday in September Building, Cannelburg Eastside Park AUTHENTIC AMISH QUILTS FABULOUS FOOD 3 ANTIQUES GUIDED TOURS
812.254.5262 • [email protected]
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_DAVIESS CO_SpringFest_AD_2011_v02.indd 1 7/30/10 10:03 AM Welcome From ISFA Dear Indiana Traveler & Festival Friends, Gale A. Gerber, Nappanee Apple Festival Great volunteers, creative imaginations and communities set the stage for Indiana’s abundance of festivals. Festivals are about experiences, reunions and making memories. Plan now to attend Indiana’s great festivals and use your 2013 Indiana Festival Guide to choose your favorite events. Enjoy fun, good food and make some memories at Indiana festivals! Best wishes and safe travels,
Indiana State Festivals Association President Contents 3Gale A.Location Gerber Map 4-5 Local Visitor Information 6-9 Associate Partners In recognition of Hoosier Energy as a proud sponsor 10-76 Festivals by Date of the Indiana Festival Guide since 1972 77-83 Index
INDIANA STATE FESTIVALS ASSOCIATION The Indiana State Festivals Association is Indiana’s largest festivals and events nonprofit organization. IndianaFestivals.org provides world wide access to Indiana’s greatest festivals and events and is a great informational resource portal to find 475 events or festivals taking place throughout Indiana. Each listing provides detailed information about activities, admission, dates and location. Many listings include direct links to the festival or event website. Visit us today at IndianaFestivals.org and discover Indiana’s festivals and events! ISFA 700 Walton Street, Rockville, IN 47872 765-569-3650 • [email protected]
Mark your 2013 ISFA Fall Convention Spring Workshops November 15-17, Indianapolis April 13, Switzerland Co. calendars for: April 27, Wabash
Cover design: The blast of cannons and the piercing ring of reveille will punctuate southern Indiana’s countryside as soldiers reenact the famous Civil War Battle of Corydon, which originally took place July 9, 1863. This three-day (July 12-14) event will be a celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War and will also include a special reenactment of General John Hunt Morgan’s Raid into downtown Corydon, military ball, various historic demonstrations and reenactments.
2 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. North Region
East Region
Central Region
West Region
South Central Region
South Region To become an Indiana State Festivals Association member or Indiana Festival Guide advertiser, contact your Regional Account Executive. North - Terri Grabill, 574-862-1434, [email protected], [email protected] Central and East - Katy Cavaleri, 317-535-4291, [email protected] West, South Central and South - Darla S. Blazey, 812-630-1311, [email protected] All Corporate Advertisers - Bryan Apolskis, 317-490-4640, [email protected]
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 3 Local Visitor Information Convention & Visitors Bureaus • Chambers of Commerce • Local Tourism Offices
STATEWIDE South Bend/Mishawaka Henry County Union County Convention & Visitors Bureau Convention & Visitors Bureau Chamber of Commerce Indiana Office of (St. Joseph County) 765.593.0764 • 888.676.4302 765.458.5976 Tourism Development 574.234.0051 • 800.519.0577 henrycountyin.org ucdc.us 800.677.9800 VisitSouthBend.com See ads on pgs. 21, 47. VisitIndiana.com Wabash County South Shore Convention Huntington County Convention & Visitors Bureau NORTH and Visitors Authority Visitor & Convention Bureau 260.563.7171 Amish Country/Elkhart County (Lake County) 260.359.8687 • 800.848.4282 visitwabashcounty.com Convention & Visitors Bureau 219.989.7770 • 800.255.5253 visithuntington.org 574.262.8161 • 800.860.5958 SouthShoreCVA.com Wells County Chamber of AmishCountry.org See ad on pg. 74. Jay County Commerce (Bluffton) Visitor & Tourism Bureau 260.824.0510 Fulton County Tourism Starke County 260.726.3366 • 877.726.4481 wellscoc.com 574.224.2666 Tourism Commission visitjaycounty.com RochesterTourism.org 574.772.5548 See ad on pg. 38. Whitley County ExploreStarkeCounty.com Chamber of Commerce Indiana Dunes Tourism Knightstown Chamber of (Columbia City Area) (Porter County) Steuben County Tourism Bureau Commerce (Henry County) 260.248.8131 219.926.2255 • 800.283.8687 260.665.5386 • 800.525.3101 765.345.5290 • 800.668.1895 whitleychamber.com IndianaDunes.com Lakes101.org knightstownchamber.com CENTRAL Kosciusko County Convention EAST Kokomo/Howard County Convention & Visitors Bureau Boone County & Visitors Bureau Anderson/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau 574.269.6090 • 888.560.4463 765.457.6802 • 800.837.0971 Visitors Bureau visitkokomo.org 765.484.8572 KOScvb.org 765.643.5633 • 800.533.6569 booneCVB.com VisitAndersonMadisonCounty.com See ad on pg. 59. LaGrange County Marion/Grant County Convention & Visitors Bureau Convention & Visitors Bureau Berne Chamber of Commerce Franklin Chamber of Commerce 260.768.4008 • 800.254.8090 765.668.5435 and Visitor Center showmegrantcounty.com (Johnson County) VisitShipshewana.org (Adams County) 317.736.6334 See ad on pg. 84. 260.589.8080 Miami County Chamber of franklincoc.org bernein.com Marshall County Commerce and Tourism Bureau Greater Greenwood Chamber of Convention & Visitors Bureau Cass County Visitors Bureau Commerce (Johnson County) 574.936.1882 • 800.626.5353 765.472.1923 574.753.4856 • 866.753.4856 enjoymiamicounty.com 317.888.4856 VisitMarshallCounty.org visit-casscounty.com greenwood-chamber.com See as on pg. 37. See ads on pgs. 24, 32, 53. Decatur Chamber of Commerce Muncie Visitors Bureau Hamilton County Michigan City LaPorte County (Adams County) Convention & Visitors Bureau Convention & Visitors Center (Delaware County) 260.724.2604 765.284.2700 • 800.568.6862 317.848.3181 • 800.776.8687 219.872.5055 • 888.493.5349 decaturchamber.org 8GreatTowns.com MichiganCityLaPorte.com visitmuncie.org See ad on inside back cover. DeKalb County Visitors Bureau Noble County Hancock County 260.927.1499 • 877.833.3282 Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitors Bureau North Webster Tippecanoe dekalbcvb.org 317.477.TOUR • 866.384.TOUR Township Chamber of 260.599.0060 • 877.202.5761 visitnoblecounty.com visithancockcounty.com Commerce Eastern Region Tourism See ads on pgs. 16, 54, 65. 574.834.1600 Marketing Co-op Randolph County Convention 800.533.6569 and Visitors Bureau Hendricks County Northern Indiana Tourism visiteasternindiana.org Convention & Visitors Bureau Development Commission 765.584.3266 • 800.905.0514 roamrandolph.org 317.718.8750 • 800.321.9666 574.862.1434 • 877.862.1434 Fayette County Tourism Bureau TourHendricksCounty.com NorthernIndianaGetaways.com 765.825.2561 Richmond/Wayne County visitconnersville.com Convention & Visitors Bureau Morgan County Convention & Pulaski County Visitors Bureau Chamber of Commerce 765.935.8687 • 800.828.8414 Visit Fort Wayne visitrichmond.org 765.342.8110 574.946.3869 (Allen County) visitmorgancountyin.com PulaskiOnline.org 260.424.3700 • 800.767.7752 Rush County visitfortwayne.com Chamber of Commerce Visit Indy (Marion County) Rensselaer Chamber of 800.323.INDY Commerce (Jasper County) 765.932.2880 Hartford City Chamber rushcounty.com/chamber VisitIndy.com 219.866.8223 of Commerce RensselaerChamber.com (Blackford County) Tipton County Greater Martinsville Chamber of 765.348.1905 Chamber of Commerce Commerce (Morgan County) hartfordcitychamber.org 765.675.7533 765.342.8110 tiptonchamber.com martinsvillechamber.com
4 Local Visitor Information Convention & Visitors Bureaus • Chambers of Commerce • Local Tourism Offices
Greater Mooresville Chamber of Greater Monticello Chamber Lawrence County Visit French Lick West Baden Commerce (Morgan County) of Commerce & Visitor Bureau Tourism Commission (Orange County) 317.831.6509 (White County) 812.849.1090 • 800.798.0769 888.684.3418 mooresvillechamber.com 574.583.7220 limestonecountry.com visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com monticelloin.com See ad in Center Spread. Shelby County Linton – Stockton Chamber of Visitors & Convention Bureau Sweet Owen Convention & Commerce (Greene County) Gibson County 317.398.9623 • 888.303.0244 Visitors Bureau (Owen County) 812.847.4846 Visitors & Tourism Bureau visitshelbycounty.com 812.714.8110 lintonchamber.org 812.385.0999 • 888.390.5825 See ad on pg. 26. sweetowencvb.org gibsoncountyin.org Madison Area Zionsville Chamber of Sullivan County Convention & Visitors Bureau Harrison County Commerce (Boone County) Chamber of Commerce (Jefferson County) Convention & Visitors Bureau 317.873.3836 812.905.0131 812.265.2956 • 800.559.2956 888.738.2137 zionsvillechamber.org sullivancountyin.com visitmadison.org thisisindiana.org
WEST Terre Haute Convention Martin County Historic New Harmony & Visitors Bureau (Vigo County) Chamber of Commerce (Posey County) Benton County 812.234.5555 • 800.366.3043 812.295.4093 812.682.4474 • 800.231.2168 Economic Development terrehaute.com martincountyindianachamber newharmony.org 765.884.2080 ofcommerce.org bentoncounty.in.gov Warren County Economic Historic Newburgh, Inc. Development and Chamber Nashville/Brown County (Warrick County) Brazil – Clay County of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau 812.853.2815 Chamber of Commerce 765.762.6055 812.988.7303 • 800.753.3255 historicnewburgh.org 812.448.8457 warrenadvantage.com browncounty.com claycountychamber.org Perry County SOUTH CENTRAL Ripley County Tourism Bureau Convention & Visitors Bureau Carroll County 812.689.7431 • 888.747.5394 812.547.7933 • 888.343.6262 Chamber of Commerce Bloomington/Monroe County ripleycountytourism.com perrycountyindiana.org 866.374.6813 Convention & Visitors Center CarrollCountyChamber.com 812.334.8900 • 866.333.0038 Rising Sun/Ohio County Pike County visitbloomington.com Convention & Tourism Bureau Chamber of Commerce Clinton County 812.438.4933 • 888.776.4786 812.354.8155 Chamber of Commerce Columbus Area Visitors Center enjoyrisingsun.com pikecountyin.org 765.654.5507 (Bartholomew County) ccinchamber.org 812.378.2622 • 800.468.6564 Switzerland County Convention Scott County columbus.in.us & Visitors Bureau Visitors Commission Greater Clinton 812.427.3237 • 800.435.5688 greatscottindiana.com Chamber of Commerce Daviess County Chamber of vevayin.com (Vermillion County) Commerce and Visitors Bureau Southern Indiana Trip Ideas 765.832.3844 812.254.5262 • 800.449.5262 Vincennes/Knox County southernindiana.org greaterclintonchamber.org daviesscounty.net Convention & Visitors Bureau See ad on 1. 812.886.0400 • 800.886.6443 Spencer County Visitors Bureau Covered Bridge Capital vincennescvb.org 888.444.9252 (Parke County) Dearborn County Convention, SantaClausInd.org 765.569.5226 Visitor & Tourism Bureau SOUTH IndianasAbeLincoln.org coveredbridges.com 812.537.0814 • 800.322.8198 See ads on pgs. 9, 14, 34, 68. visitsoutheastindiana.com Clark/Floyd Counties Washington County Convention & Tourism Bureau Tourism Bureau Covered Bridge Country Franklin County Convention, 812.280.5566 • 800.552.3842 812.883.4303 (Putnam County) Recreation, Visitors Commission sunnysideoflouisville.org washingtoncountytourism.org 765.653.8743 • 800.829.4639 765.647.6522 • 866.647.6555 coveredbridgecountry.com franklincountyin.com Crawford County Tourism Information Center Kentland Chamber of Greensburg/Decatur 812.739.2246 • 888.755.2282 Commerce (Newton County) County Tourism crawfordcountyindiana.com 219.474.6665 812.222.8733 • 877.883.5447 In recognition of visitgreensburg.com Dubois County Visitors Center Visit Lafayette – 800.968.4578 Hoosier Energy West Lafayette Hope Area Welcome Center visitduboiscounty.com as a proud 765.447.9999 • 800.872.6569 (Bartholomew County) See ads on pgs. 10, 11. sponsor of the HomeOfPurdue.com 812.546.HOPE See ad on pg. 19. hopechamber.com Evansville Convention Indiana Festival & Visitors Bureau Guide since 1972 Montgomery County Jackson County Visitor Center (Vanderburgh County) Visitors & Convention Bureau 812.524.1914 • 888.524.1914 800.433.3025 765.362.5200 • 800.866.3973 jacksoncountyin.com visitevansville.com 2012 ISFA Associate Member crawfordsville.org explore! Southern Indiana 2012 ISFA Partner exploresouthernindiana.com 5 ASSOCIATE PARTNERS ENTERTAINMENT Carson Diersing Carson, age 15, is the youngest endorsed Hohner Harmonica player. Carson also plays guitar, sings and has a full band. 317-919-2277; carsondiersing.com Amenity Insurance Dicky James and The Blue Flames Business and insurance solutions. Offering exclusive benefit insurance Dicky James and The Blue Flames award-winning, Chicago- program for Indiana State Festivals Association members. Exclusively style blues. Now booking festivals for 2013. 812-243-6384; endorsed by Indiana State Festivals Association. 855-649-4222; dickyjamesandtheblueflames.com amenityinsurance.com Hunter Smith Band Colts' Super Bowl Champion Hunter Smith's country Circus City Amusement Co. Top-quality, family-oriented amusement rides, games and rock band is the real deal. Hunter's stories and the band's concessions for your fair, festival or event. Find us on epic sound combine to create a matchless experience! Facebook. 317-697-1654; [email protected] huntersmithband.com EXPODESIGN IndyFringe Entertainment Full-service creative company providing innovative Affordable street performers for hire including fire, magic, decór, murals and industrial theming, custom fabrication, music, dancing, juggling and unique characters made to order textiles, large-scale sculptures and parade float fabrication. for your festival. 317-522-8099; indyfringe.org 317-784-5610; expodesign.net The Justin Paschal Band Whether performing solo or taking the stage with Foster Printing his band, Justin has captured the attention of both Family-owned printer with 90 years experience. Variety of Country and Christian arenas. Inspiring! 765-490-5832; presses, in-house prepress, bindery and mailing. Your one reverberation.com/justinpaschal partner for printing! 219-879-8366; fosterprinting.com Magical Entertainment Magic Matt's Family Fun Show Magician and balloon artist Matthew Scherer brings family fun and interactive entertainment to your event. 630-244-0979; mattthemagician.com Polly Mae New female country music artist singing country music covers such as Gretchen, Miranda and Carrie and her dynamic originals recorded in Nashville. 419-236-9478; polly-mae.com Solution Action Sports Extreme, Gravity Defying, BMX and FMX stunt shows. X-Games and Mt. Dew Tour Athletes Live at your event. All Age Entertainment! solutionactionsports.com Zambelli Fireworks L & D Sound, LLC Zambelli Fireworks is a group of professional pyrotechnic event planners focused on one goal-giving you the best We go the extra step to fireworks entertainment. 724-658-6611; zambellifireworks.com make your festival a success FESTIVAL SUPPLIER Great pricing, reliable and A – Classic Expo Design Full-service party rental/tradeshow production company exceptional service and added value. providing tents, tables, chairs, pipe & drape, CAD, dishware, flatware, catering supplies and props. 317-635-3976; Serving Indiana, Michigan & Ohio aclassicexpo.com 260-740-9008 LDSound.com
6 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. ASSOCIATE PARTNERS Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance has served Hoosiers for nearly 80 years. The company has grown to include insurance products for auto, life, home, business and farm. Banking and other financial services and products are also available through its local offices. 800-723-3276; infarmbureau.com L&D Sound, LLC We supply reliable sound, lighting, staging and special effects for your festival at a great price. 260-740-9008; LDSound.com 1-855-649-4222 McFarling Foods Local employee-owned, broad-line food service distributor amenityinsurance.com since 1948. Conveniently located in downtown Indy, McFarling can help with all your foodservice needs. Fresh and frozen, EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT meats, produce, canned and paper goods, etc. Contact Todd at INSURANCE 317-797-1040; McFarling.com PROGRAM Neoti, LLC FOR Providing LED video wall rentals, event production and creative ISFA MEMBERS!!!! marketing for events! Jumbo screens, video cameras and more! 260-494-1499; neoti.com • GENERAL LIABILITY Propeller Marketing We’re a 12-year-old advertising agency specializing in tourism • PROPERTY - festivals, events, attractions, destinations. A designer/partner • DIRECTORS & of Indiana State Festivals Association for the Indiana Festival Guide. 317-770-8183; propellermktg.com OFFICERS • LIQUOR LIABILITY Pyramid Sound Works Professional sound and lighting system installations and • INLAND MARINE alignment. Fairs, festivals, private events, weddings and • SPECIAL EVENTS corporate events. 317-695-5890; pyramidsoundworks.com • EMPLOYERS Red and Black Productions Pro audio, concert sound reinforcement, public LIABILITY address system for musical events, corporate meetings, • RISK MANAGEMENT trade shows, church functions. 219-973-3847; ASSESSMENT & facebook.com/RedAndBlackProductionsSoundCo CONSULTATION Smokin Joe's BBQ We specialize in various festival favorites as well as our famous BBQ and smoked meats. Catering is available for special events. WORKMANS COMP. COVERAGE ALSO 217-772-3324; [email protected] AVAILABLE Sonco Worldwide Fence and Barricades Provides fence and barricades for festivals and events throughout the Midwest, securing any site, large or small. 888-766-2618; rentaguard.com and soncobarricades.com An Indiana Fair & Sound-Management Festival Program Sound-Management provides production assistance for fairs and festivals. 866-234-7368; sound-management.com
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In recognition of Hoosier Energy as a proud sponsor of the Indiana Festival Guide since 1972
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 7 ASSOCIATE PARTNERS LODGING Daviess Co., South Central Reg. Daviess County Chamber of Commerce and Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.) Visitor Bureau Super 8 Michigan City Daviess County stands for; Amish Pleasures… Festive Events… Enjoy value in a midwestern setting. Bordering Lake Michigan. Family Recreation and Adventure. Fishing, hunting, camping and Our hotel is off I-94 and Rt. 421 and makes easy access to area much more. 800-449-5262; daviesscounty.net attractions. 219-879-0411; super8.com See ad on pg. 1. Delphi (Carroll Co., West Reg.) J.W. Rentals Guest Houses and Suites Dubois Co., South Reg. Short-term overnight lodging with all the comforts of your Dubois County Visitors Center "home away from home." 765-564-6045; jwrentals.com Home to family-friendly festivals including Strassenfest, Folk Fest, Garden Gate Jazz, Wine & Craft Beer Festival and Olde TRAVEL INFORMATION World Christmas. 812-482-9115; visitduboiscounty.com Indiana Office of Tourism Allen Co., East Reg. Development Visit Fort Wayne Visit Fort Wayne for family fun and amazing festivals- any time Indiana's official travel planning source. Request free of year! 800-767-7752; VisitFortWayne.com information to plan your Indiana getaway. Browse our site for events and festivals, attractions, discounts and Orange Co., South Reg. first-hand tips to restart your engines. 800-677-9800; Visit French Lick West Baden VisitIndiana.com History, Luxory & The Great Outdoors. Enjoy family- friendly attractions, world-class golf and award-winning Madison Co., East Reg. spas. There is something for everyone! 855-293-6759; Anderson/Madison Co. Visitors Bureau visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com The fun starts here! With an abundance of casino action, Hamilton Co., Central Reg. sports, arts, entertainment, recreation, fairs and festivals, Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau there is something to do every night of the year in If you're looking for a fun, affordable getaway adventure you'll Madison County. Our web site will help you plan your find plenty of things to do in Hamilton County! 317-848-3181; fun-filled Madison County experience. 800-533-6569; 8GreatTowns.com VisitAndersonMadisonCounty.com Hancock Co., Central Reg. Carroll Co., West Reg. Hancock County Tourism Commission/ Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Hancock County Visitors Bureau Discover Carroll County where you'll find the unexpected Just 20 minutes from downtown Indianapolis, we offer just down the road, river or trail. 866-374-6813; museums, arts and entertainment, antiques, golfing, carrollcountychamber.com parks, Historic Downtown and lodging. 866-384-8687; visithancockcounty.com Cass Co., East Reg. Cass County Visitors Bureau Harrison Co., South Reg. The Cass County Visitors Bureau invites you to Uncover and Harrison County Convention and Visitors Bureau Discover the treasures of Cass County. 574-753-4856; Historic Corydon, Harrison County visitor information [email protected] and travel assistance. Historical sites/reenactments, outdoor concerts, wineries, caving, casino and much more. Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg. 812-738-2138; thisisindiana.org Columbus Area Visitor Center As seen on CBS Sunday Morning and in dozens of national Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.) publications. Columbus is an unbelievable town filled with Kokomo Visitors Bureau art and architecture by some of the world’s finest designers. Contact us for assistance with lodging, attractions, dining and 800-468-6564; columbus.in.us event information as well as meetings, sports and group tour information. 765-457-6802; visitkokomo.org Parke Co., West Reg. Tippecanoe Co., West Reg. Covered Bridge Capital-Parke County Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette Parke County Tourism is a cooperative effort of the Contact us for assistance with lodging, attractions, dining and Convention/Visitors Commission and Parke County, events as well as meetings, sports and group tour information Incorporated promoting year-round tourism including and assistance. 765-447-9999; homeofpurdue.com/ great festivals such as the Parke County Maple Syrup Fair (Feb. 23-24, Mar. 2-3), Parke County Covered Bridge Festival (Oct. 11-20) and Parke County Covered Bridge Christmas (Dec. 6-8). coveredbridges.com
8 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. ASSOCIATE PARTNERS JANUARY Grant Co., East Reg. Marion/Grant County Convention & Visitors Bureau Parke County Find fabulous classic car shows, bike rallies, vintage aircraft, tractor engine shows, Mississinewa 1812, covered bridge festival in Grant County. 765-668-5435; ShowMeGrantCounty.com Fair Marshall Co., North Reg. February Marshall County Tourism Take time to unwind in Marshall County! Kick back and relax 23-24 while enjoying our festivals and events, lakes, bike routes and golf courses. Shop a little and enjoy our fine restaurants, too. and March 800-626-5353; visitmarshallcounty.org 2-3
Miami Co., East Reg. Turkey Run Eagles in Flight ...... Feb 1-3 Miami County Chamber of Commerce Parke County & Tourism Bureau Maple Syrup Fair ...... Feb 23-24 & Mar 2-3 See a circus, experience our museums, hike and bike our trails, Mecca Jonah Fish Fry...... Apr 12 learn Cole Porter history and Miami Indians legends and canoe Turkey Run Earth Day ...... Apr 20 down our rivers. 765-472-1923; enjoymiamicounty.com Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous...... Apr 27-28 LaPorte Co., North Reg. Mansfield Village Mushroom Festival ...... Apr 27-28 Michigan City LaPorte Bridgeton Art & Wine Fair ...... May 11 Convention and Visitors Center Zoom Town 5K Run ...... May 18 Visitor information center. Open daily for local dining, lodging, Rockville Main Street attractions and travel information along with local and Community Yard Sale ...... May 18 statewide brochures. 800-634-2650; michigancitylaporte.com Miami Indians All Nations Gathering...... Jun 1-2 Kosciusko Co., North Reg. Rockville Main Street Cruise In ...... Jun 1 North Webster Tippecanoe Township Montezuma Park Board Chamber of Commerce 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament...... Jun 1 Located in Kosciusko County in Northern Indiana. Parke County Chamber Golf Classic...... Jun 5 574-834-1600; northwebster.com Rosedale Strawberry Festival ...... Jun 7-9 Sullivan Co., West Reg. Bridgeton Quilt & Woodworking Show ...... Jun 8-9 Sullivan County Tourism Commission Farm & Home Community Auction ...... Jun 8 Tourism Commission promotes the festivals, events, unique shops, historical areas, recreation and delicious local cusine. 812-905-0131; sullivancountyin.com Parke County Wabash Co., East Reg. the Covered Bridge Capital Wabash County CVB of the World Tour group itineraries, let us make arrangements for you. Fine dining, historic hotels, world class entertainment, museums, festivals, covered bridges, art galleries and much more. 260-563-7171; visitwabashcounty.com
Michigan Michigan Festival & Events Association A statewide organization serving communities and volunteers throughout Michigan, promoting local events, festivals and destinations throughout the Midwest and providing technical assistance, training and education to its 800 members. mfea.org FREE COVERED BRIDGE MAPS, LODGING, FESTIVAL, VENDOR & VISITOR INFORMATION 765-569-5226 www.coveredbridges.com [email protected]
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 9 January/February JANUARY Jan. 4; Feb. 1; Mar. 1; Apr. 5; May 3; Jun. 7; g Jul. 5; Aug. 2; Sep. 6; Oct. 4; Nov. 1; Dec. 6 Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Goshen First Fridays Downtown. On the first Friday of every month, businesses, artists and entertainers throw a party in downtown HuntingburHuntingburg Goshen. 5pm-9pm. No adm. chg. 574-312-9922; cityonthego.org Jan. 19-20 Nashville (Brown Co., South Central Reg.) Brown County's Winter Wellness Weekend: Warm Up from Within Brown County State Park & Abe Martin Lodge. The 12th Visit Historic Annual Winter Hike will be offered along with a 5-mile Frosty Trail Run and yoga workshop at Abe Martin Lodge. No adm. Huntingburg chg. 812-988-5240 For These 2013 Events Jan. 26; May 18-19; Jun. 8-9; Jul. 13-14; Winter Antique Show Jan. 19-20 Aug. 24-25; Sep. 8; Oct. 26-27 Fisherman & Outdoors Expo Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.) Mar. 2-3 Living History Days at the Old Fort Daffodil Stroll Apr. 5-7 Old Fort Park. Cannons thunder. Muskets fire. Experience Kiwanis Car Show Apr. 13 American frontier life with colonial artisans, battle Garden Gate Festival Apr. 19-20 reenactment, merchants and tours at the Historic Fort. Jazz Wine & Craft Beer Fest Apr. 20 Limited Handicap Accessibility. No adm. chg. 260-437-2836; oldfortwayne.org City Wide Yard Sale May 10-11 YMI Picnic Jul. 4 FEBRUARY Summer Sidewalk Sales Jul. 12-13 Feb. 1 Summer Antique Show Aug. 17-18 Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.) Herbstfest Sept. 26-29 Chocolate Celebration Old Fashioned Bargain Days Oct. 4-5 First Church of the Nazarene. Don't miss Kokomo's Christmas Stroll Nov. 7-10 sweetest event with yummy treats. Come early for the best selection! 11am-2pm. No adm. chg. 765-453-7611; Old Fashioned Christmas Dec. 7 samaritancaregivers.org Shopping Hours: Feb. 1; Mar. 1; Apr. 5; May 3; Jun. 7; Jul. 5; Tuesday-Friday 10 am - 5 pm Aug. 2; Sep. 6; Oct. 4; Nov. 1; Dec. 6 Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Goshen First Fridays Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm Downtown. See Jan. 4 listing. Feb. 2 Huntingburgntingburg Shipshewana (LaGrange Co., North Reg.) Chamber of Commerce Shipshewana Pajama Sale Townwide. Wear your pajamas on Sat., Feb. 2nd for dreamy www.huntingburgchamber.org sales at the annual Shipshewana Pajama Sale! Enjoy the fun of shopping in your pajamas, just like shopping from home. The best sales start before the sun comes up. Make 812.683.5699.683.5699 a reservation at a Shipshewana hotel. In partnership with the LaGrange County CVB. No adm. chg. 260-768-7589; Dubois County shipshewana.com Visitors Center 800.968.4578 www.visitduboiscounty.com
10 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. February
Jasper
Gateway to Dubois County 2013 EVENTS April 6 2013 EVENTS Town-wide Yard Sale Jasper Home Expo. April 19-21 Weekend of March 2 Herb & Garden Days Spirit of Jasper Train Rides April 19-21 Begin first part of May Chainsaw Carving Festival Chalk Walk June 21-22 May 4 Ferdinand Heimatfest Strawberry Day & Old Jasper Day September 21 May 19 Ferdinand Folk Fest Jasper Strassenfest August 1, 2, 3, & 4 November 15 Santa Arrives Christkindlmarkt Eve November 27 November 16-17 O’Tannenbaum Days Christkindlmarkt December 6, 7, & 8 Partial List - For more details: Jasper Chamber of Commerce For more information, www.jasperin.org call Dubois County 812-482-6866 Visitors Center For visitor information: 800-968-4578 or visit Dubois County Visitors Center www.visitduboiscounty.com www.visitduboiscounty.com 800-968-4578
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 11 FEBRUARY Sullivan County Home of Outdoor Recreation Fun Festivals, Fairs & events
Ag Day (See website for date & time) MAR 4H Fairgrounds Sullivan County Coon Hunters Association-National Trials 4H Fairgrounds – April 8th – 13th Sullivan County Shifters Cruise In 2013 APR (1st Wednesday night on the square in Sullivan) May Days – on the square in Sullivan MAY (Sunday, May 5th) Sullivan County Shifters Cruise In (1st Wednesday night on the square in Sullivan) April 5-7 Merom Bluff Chautauqua Civil War Days JUN (First Full Weekend of June - Merom Bluff Park) Hope Town Square • Time TBA Carlisle Yard Sale Day - (2nd Saturday in June) Sullivan County Shifters Cruise In May 17-18 (1st Wednesday night on the square in Sullivan) Art Guild of Hope Art Fair Sullivan Co Shifters “Be There or Be Square” Hope Town Square • Time TBA June 30th (on the square in Sullivan) WATTS in the Sky - June 21st, 22nd, 23rd June-September Classic Car Cruise-In Freedom Festival Hope Town Square • 5:30-dark JUL Sullivan County Park & Lake – July 5th, 6th, 7th Sullivan County Shifters Cruise In Tue. & Fri., June-September (1st Wednesday Night on the square in Sullivan) Farmer's Market Sullivan County 4H Fair Hope Town Square • 3:00-TBA (check website for dates & time) Farmersburg Old Settlers Friday, July 5 AUG August 1st, 2nd, 3rd (George Heap Memorial Park) Annual Old-Fashioned Sullivan County Shifters Car, Truck & Independence Day Celebration Motorcycle Show Hope Town Square • 5:30-dark August 3rd (George Heap Memorial Park) Hymera Seafood Festival - August 24th Sunday, August 25 Sullivan County Shifters Cruise In Annual Hope Arts & Antiques Fair (1st Wednesday Night on the square in Sullivan) Hope Town Square • 9am-4pm Labor Day – Sullivan County Park & Lake Saturday, September 21 SEP August 30th, September 1st, 2nd, 3rd Annual Hope Ride Sullivan Rotary Corn Festival Hope Area and Hope Town Square September 18th thru 21st Dugger Coal Festival - Sept. 26th - 29th September 27-29 Aviation Appreciation Days Annual Hope Heritage Days (Check Website for Date & Time) Hope Town Square Hymera Old Soldiers Reunion - Sept. 28th Sullivan County Shifters Cruise In Friday, November 22 (1st Wednesday Night On the square in Sullivan) Annual Christmas of Yesteryear Sullivan County Shifters Cruise In Hope Town Square • 5:30-8:30 OCT (1st Wednesday Night On the square in Sullivan) DEC Victorian Hometown Christmas (812) 546-HOPE (4673) (On the square in Sullivan) Dec. 6th & 7th Visit our historic Town Square Sullivan County Chamber of www.hopewelcome.org Commerce & Tourism Commission 25 S. Main St. | Sullivan, IN 47882 812-905-0131 www.sullivancountyin.com
12 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. FEBRUARY/March Feb. 10 Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.) Come to Scenic Old Post Bluegrass Jam Vincennes University Beckes Student Union. Enjoy a day of bluegrass musical entertainment. Open jam sessions all day long Jennings County and afternoon scheduled performances. Acoustic instruments only. No adm. chg. 800-886-6443; vincennescvb.org Feb. 23-24, Mar. 2-3 Salem (Washington Co., South Reg.) Leane and Michael’s Sugarbush 22nd Annual Maple Syrup Festival 321 N Garrison Hollow Rd., between Salem and Henryville. Syrup-making tours, historical demonstrations, food served all day, live music, vendors, children’s activities, gift shop. No adm. chg. 877-841-8851; lmsugarbush.com Feb. 23-24; Mar. 2-3 Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) 60 miles southeast of Parke County Maple Syrup Fair Parke County 4-H Fairgrounds on US 41. Maple camps Indianapolis and primitive to modern where maple syrup is made. Enjoy 60 miles northeast of Louisville, pancake and sausage meals daily with shopping. No adm. chg. SR 7 and US 50. 765-569-5226; coveredbridges.com Covered Bridges, Historic Herb Farm, Feb. 24 Wildlife Refuge, Greenwood (Johnson Co., Central Reg.) Great parks, hiking, fishing, Taste of the Southside, presented by canoeing, hunting, Community Health Network Valle Vista Golf and Conference Center. Attention foodies! camping, swimming. Over 40 outstanding restaurants, bakeries, wineries and Antiques & Specialty Shops more. Live ''Chef Challenge'' competition. One entrance ticket for unlimited sampling. Adm. chg. 317-888-4856; Historical Museums GreenwoodChamber.com Overnight Accommodations: MARCH White Oak Lodge, Comfort Inn, Mar. 1; Apr. 5; May 3; Jun. 7; Jul. 5; White Front B&B Aug. 2; Sep. 6; Oct. 4; Nov. 1; Dec. 6 Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Great Events! Goshen First Fridays April - Sassafras Tea Festival & Civil Downtown. See Jan. 4 listing. War Living History May - Highway 50 Yard Sale Mar. 2-3, 9-10 June - Home and Gardens Tour Medora (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.) July - Jennings County Fair National Maple Syrup Festival September - Labor Day Antiques, Medora Community School, Burton's Maplewood Farm. Collectibles, Flea Market, Hayden Daze Tours, historical accounts, wagon rides, bluegrass music, Old McMaple Petting Zoo, nation's largest Native American October - Ghost Walk & Mystery and French American sugar encampment/demonstration. Dinner, Kiwanis Haunted House Festival held in Medora. No adm. chg. 812-966-2168; nationalmaplesyrupfestival.com Call for an events brochure, or check out Mar. 2-3 www.jenningscounty.org Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) Parke County Maple Syrup Fair Visit Jennings County Parke County 4-H Fairgrounds on US 41. See Feb. 23-24 listing. 812-592-8087
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 13 MARCH/APRIL Mar. 8-9 Portland (Jay Co., East Reg.) Visit Fiber Fest & Spin-In Jay County 4-H Building. Two-day festival for all fiber crafters. Parke County Classes, demonstrations, vendors, petting zoo, sheep shearing. Covered Bridge Art Gallery Friday benefit soup supper and educational day. Adm. chg. 877-726-4481; visitjaycounty.com •Association Spring Show Mar. 9-17 April 25 - May 30 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) •Art Affair on the Square 55th Annual Indiana Flower and Patio Show June 22 Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion and Exposition Hall. Since 1958, the Original Garden Show has been one of the •Associate Member Art Show nation's most renowned flower and garden shows! Adm. chg. June 28 - July 29 800-215-1700; indianaflowerandpatioshow.com •Holiday Home Tour - December 7 2014 Festival Dates: Mar. 8-16 •Association Christmas Show TOGeTHerWeSave.COM December 1 - 31 Close your blinds in the summer. 2 Historic Mills open them in the winter. Bridgeton Save $35 a year. Mansfield
Mar. 15-16 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) St. Patrick's Day Celebration Downtown. Two-day celebration includes a parade, tent party, 2 State Parks Shamrock Run & Walk, Shamrockin' the Circle and Hoosier Turkey Run Lottery GreeningCopyright©2011 of the Canal. NoSt.ClaireGroup adm. chg. 888-756-3552; ShadesClient: HSR Job Name:indystpats.com Hoosier Festival Guide Mini Ads—2012 Job Number: HSR-HSR-HSR-2409 Specs: 2.125” x 1” Ad 4C Publication: Mar. 16-17 If you have any questions regarding this art, please call Allison Lauck at 317-816-8810 or e-mail [email protected] Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) 3rd Annual Layout Springtime Date: 09/27/12 in Indiana CR:0 Arts, IR:0 Crafts and Gift Showcase 2 Great Lakes Hamilton County Fairgrounds. A multi-class show blending a Raccoon Lake presentation of fine arts, crafts, collectibles, antiques, home/ Rockville Lake Park personal items, gifts and gourmet gift foods. Adm. chg. 419-436-1457; cloudshows.biz Mar. 16-17 Parke County Indiana New Carlisle (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.) Covered Bridge Capital Sugar Camp Days of the World Bendix Woods County Park. Watch sap cook into syrup, enjoy www.coveredbridges.com a pancake breakfast, tour the sugar bush, listen to family music [email protected] and more! Adm. chg. 574-654-3155; sjcparks.org 765-569-5226 APRIL Apr.-Oct. Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.) Michigan City Summer Festival Washington Park and various locations. Over twenty different events held throughout the summer including festivals, parades, fireworks, fishing tournaments, skate competitions and Oktoberfest. No adm. chg. 219-874-8213; Parke County Covered Bridge Festival mcsummerfest.org October 11-20
14 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. APRIL Apr. 5; May 3; Jun. 7; Jul. 5; Aug. 2; Sep. 6; Oct. 4; Nov. 1; Dec. 6 Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Goshen First Fridays Downtown. See Jan. 4 listing. Apr. 13 (Switzerland Co., South Central Reg.) ISFA Spring Workshop-South Annual workshop for festival and event managers, volunteers and marketers. Meet with other ISFA members to continue to grow and improve Indiana’s festivals. Presented by Indiana State Festivals Association. 765-569-3650; indianafestivals.net Apr. 19-20 Wakarusa (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival Historic Downtown. All you can eat! Pancakes/sausage or PTO BBQ meal. Enjoy free popcorn, parade, entertainment, sugar camp/museum tours and contests with cash prizes. Craft, commercial and food vendors. Face painting and carnival/bouncy rides. Buy fresh maple syrup. No adm. chg. 574-862-4344; wakarusamaplesyrupfestival.com 2014 Festival Dates: Apr. 18-19 Apr. 27 Danville (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) ArtsGo! Danville, Brownsburg, Avon, Plainfield and surrounding areas. Drive around Hendricks County and discover art by local artisans at studios, Gallery on the Square and more! No adm. chg. 317-386-3111; hendrickscountyarts.org Apr. 27-28 Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.) Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous 1878 Grounds. 1830s reenactment with trading posts, muzzleloader shoot, tomahawk and knife throwing, canoe race, cookin' in the cabin and field trips. No adm. chg. 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com Apr. 27 Wabash (Wabash Co., East Reg.) ISFA Spring Workshop-North Annual workshop for festival and event managers, volunteers and marketers. Meet with other ISFA members to continue to grow and improve Indiana’s festivals. Presented by Indiana State Festivals Association. 765-569-3650; indianafestivals.net Apr. 27-28 Mansfield (Parke Co., West Reg.) Mansfield Village Mushroom Festival and Car Show Mansfield Village. Mushroom hunt, mushroom auction, biggest mushroom contest. Car show on Sun. Shopping, vendors, food and camping. No adm. chg. 765-653-4026; mansfieldvillage.com
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16 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. APRIL/MAY Apr. 27-May 4 Orleans (Orange Co., South Reg.) Orleans Dogwood Festival Historic Congress Square. Indiana's Dogwood Capital! Arts and crafts, carnival rides, food, live entertainment, parade, viewing The Fun Starts Here! of the blooming dogwoods trees and much more. No adm. chg. in Anderson 812-865-9930; orleansdogwoodfestival.com 2014 Festival Dates: Apr. 26-May 3 Madison County, Apr. 27-28 Indiana! Rochester (Fulton Co., North Reg.) Redbud Trail Rendezvous Fulton County Historical Society, US 31 and CR 375 N. Pre- Anderson Little 1865 event with programs, includes Civil War re-enactors. Foods over wood fires. Event named for the redbud trees 500 Race & Events along the Tippecanoe River. Adm. chg. 574-223-4436; fultoncountyhistory.org 2014 Festival Dates: Apr. 26-27 Lapel Apr. 27-28 Village Fair Vernon (Jennings Co., South Central Reg.) Sassafras Tea Festival & Civil War Living History
Courthouse Lawn and Museum. Delicious hot meals, Elwood Glass hundreds of homemade pies, free sassafras tea, mock battle, encampments, Blue-Grey Ball. Clean restroom facilities. No Festival adm. chg. 812-346-8989; jenningscounty.org 2014 Festival Dates: Apr. 26-27 Pendleton Fall MAY Festival May.-Oct. Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.) Michigan City Summer Festival Fall Creek Washington Park and various locations. See Apr.-Oct. listing. Heritage Fair May 1-25 Anderson (Madison Co., East Reg.) City of Anderson Little 500 Festival Frankton Various Locations. Various events throughout the month of May focused around the Pay Less Little 500 Race. All Heritage Days events benefit local charities. No adm. chg. 765-642-0206; andersonspeedway.com/little500festival.html May 1-4 Andersontown Orleans (Orange Co., South Reg.) Powwow Orleans Dogwood Festival Historic Congress Square. See Apr. 27 listing. Paramount May 3; Jun. 7; Jul. 5; Aug. 2; Sep. 6; Oct. 4; Festival of Trees Nov. 1; Dec. 6 Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Goshen First Fridays Downtown. See Jan. 4 listing. VisitAndersonMadisonCounty.com
May 3-4 Anderson/Madison County Pendleton (Madison Co., East Reg.) Highway 38 Sale Visitors Bureau Downtown. State Road 38 from Noblesville to New Castle. 6335 S. Scatterfield Road Miles and miles of shopping, antiques, yard sales and food in Anderson, IN 46013 Pendleton. No adm. chg. 765-606-5771; pendletonin.org 765-643-5633 2014 Festival Dates: May 2-3 800-533-6569
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 17 MAY May 3-4 Shipshewana (LaGrange Co., North Reg.) Mayfest in Shipshewana Townwide. Good old-fashioned fun to celebrate spring! Come see our beautiful flowers! Bluegrass/gospel music, food, entertainment and special games just for kids. The Grand THEME PARK WATER PARK Mayfest Parade kicks off Sat. at 10am. Downtown activities include a road run, amateur auctioneering contest, pony pull, donkey basketball, lawn tractor pull and 3-on-3 basketball. In partnership with the LaGrange County CVB. No adm. chg. 260-768-7589; shipshewana.com Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Voted #1 New May 4 Waterpark Ride Anderson (Madison Co., East Reg.) 19th Annual Mayor’s Cup Grand Prix Go-Kart Race Downtown. Adult and kids’ classes, racing on city streets, part of the Little 500 Festival. No adm. chg. 765-643-0463; members.toast.net/randough/ May 4 Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.) Riley Wrangler’s 28th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N Apple St. Over 120 booths indoors. Art, craft and food vendors. Live entertainment 10am-2pm. Free parking and door prizes. No adm. chg. 765-763-6289; rileywranglers.com May 4-5; Sep. 21-22 New Harmony (Posey Co., South Reg.) Arts in Harmony Corner of Tavern and Main. Exhibition of fine artisans and craftspeople featuring painting, blown glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, weaving, basketry, ironwork and woodwork. Live music. No adm. chg. 812-682-3050; newharmony.biz 2014 Festival Dates: May 3-4; Sep. 20-21 May 4-26 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) 500 Festival Downtown and Indianapolis Motor Speedway®. Each May thousands of people take part in the 500 Festival events that surround the Indianapolis 500® mile race. Adm. chg. 317-927-3378; 500festival.com 2014 Festival Dates: May 3-25 May 4-5 Lebanon (Boone Co., Central Reg.) Indiana Gourd Society State Gourd Show Boone County Fairgrounds. Gourd art, crafting supplies, auction, demonstrations, classes, food, crafted gourds, dried gourds, gourd seeds. Adm. chg. 765-597-2049; indianagourdsociety.org May 4-5 1-877 Go Family Friendship (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.) Lore of the Laughery www.HolidayWorld.com Grounds of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. Jct. Ind 162 & 245 South of I-64 18th century historical reenactment featuring period music and Santa Claus, Indiana crafts, livestock, battles, children's activities and special School Day. Adm. chg. 800-745-1493; nmlra.org 18 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. MAY
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Attend a festival, enjoy so much more! Wolf Park Visit our eclectic downtown for shopping, dining, nightlife, galleries and outdoor art. Dancing in the Streets Stay & Play golf packages include courses designed by Pete Dye and Hale Irwin. Home of Purdue University, Wolf Park, Prophetstown State SPRING: Purdue Spring Fest, Purdue Grand Park, Historic Prophetstown, Prix Race, Farmers Markets, Mosey Down two breweries, a winery, parks, Main, ‘Round the Fountain Art Fair, hiking and biking trails and Historic Prophetstown events much more. SUMMER: Farmers Markets, Mosey Down Main, Taste of Tippecanoe, Indiana Fiddlers’ Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Gathering, Festooned Fourth Display, Stars & Stripes Concert and Fireworks, Wabash Riverfest, Dancing in the Streets, Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair, Beers Across the Wabash, Tippecanoe Steam & Gas Power Show, Colt World Series, Uptown Jazz & Blues, OUTfest, Historic Prophetstown events AUTUMN: Farmers Markets, Mosey Down Contact us today, visit us tomorrow. Main, Global Fest, Art on the Wabash, Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, Germanfest, Historic Prophetstown events
WINTER: “Christmas Capital of the Midwest” —Dickens of a Christmas, Christmas Parade, Purdue Christmas Show, Snowsey Down Main, Holiday Luminaria Display, Living Nativity, Historic Prophetstown sleigh rides
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 19 MAY May 5; Jun. 2; Jul. 7; Aug. 4; Sep. 1; Oct. 6 Lawrenceburg (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.) Tri-State Antique Market Fairgrounds. Indiana's largest regularly scheduled antiques and vintage market. Over 200 sellers (indoors and outdoors) at each monthly session. Adm. chg. 513-738-7256; lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com 2014 Festival Dates: May 4; Jun. 1; Jul. 6; Aug. 3; Sep. 7; Oct. 5 May 10-12 Greencastle (Putnam Co., West Reg.) Fair on the Square Courthouse Square in Historic Downtown. A weekend of musical entertainment, children's rides, amusements, crafts, art, vendors and delicious festival foods. Something for everyone to enjoy! No adm. chg. 317-374-5332 May 10-11 Spiceland (Henry Co., East Reg.) Raintree Music Heritage Festival Spiceland Friends Church, 401 W Main St. The music of many cultures and traditions played on every acoustic instrument you can imagine. Concerts and jams. Family-friendly with classes for adults and kids. Adm. chg. 765-987-7249; Raintreemusicheritagefestival.weebly.com 2014 Festival Dates: May 9-10 May 11 Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.) Bridgeton Art and Wine Fair 1878 Barn. Fine art and original crafts show and sale. Wine tasting Noon-5pm. Shops open, plenty of food. No adm. chg. 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com May 11; Jun. 8; Jul. 13; Aug. 10, 31 Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Mosey Down Main Street Historic Main St. Live entertainment, food, family-friendly, free event introducing the sights, sounds, venues and merchants of downtown Lafayette. No adm. chg. 765-714-4844; moseydownmain.com May 17-18 Harrodsburg (Monroe Co., South Central Reg.) Harrodsburg Heritage Days Festival Community Center, 1002 W Popcorn Rd. Fish fry, parade, baby contest, live entertainment, flea market, arts and crafts, pet parade, contests, kiddie rides and games. Fun for all. No adm. chg. 812-824-2524; harrodsburgheritagefestival.org 2014 Festival Dates: May 16-17 May 17-18 Hope (Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg.) Hope's Art Fair on the Square Town Square. Fifty juried booths, demonstrations, local food. Sat. 11am-8pm; Sun. 10am-6pm. No adm. chg. 812-344-4711; hopeartguild.com Riley Festival October 3-6 rileyfestival.com
20 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. MAY Historic Newburgh 2013 Events
Raintree Music May 10-11 Heritage Festival Acoustic instruments • Grapes on the Grass Contact: 765-987-7249 Wine Judging Soiree: Knightstown Jubilee Days June 5-8 May 17 Carnival, food, entertainment • Historic Newburgh Wine, Contact: 765-345-5131 Art & Jazz Festival: Middletown Lions Club Fair June 10-14 May 18 Carnival, food, live entertainment, • Historic Newburgh Parade and fireworks Farmers Market: Contact: 765-354-4673 Every Saturday Spiceland Freedom Days June 12-13 May 25th-October 12 Parade, food, live entertainment • Historic Newburgh Contact: 765-520-7969 Celebrates Independence Wilbur Wright June 14-15 • Fireworks: July 4 Birthplace Festival Parade: July 6 Museum tours, food, vendors Contact: 765-332-2495 • Fiddler Fest: August 23, 24, & 25 Hope Initiative Outdoor Living June 15 And Garden Tour • Ghost Walks: 8 – 10 gardens October 18, 19, & 20 Tickets available at local florists • Historic Newburgh Contact: [email protected] Celebrates Christmas: New Lisbon Old Time Days July 19-21 December 7 & 8 Tractor/car show, old gas engines Contact: 765-332-2917 Summit Lake Optimist July 27 Triathlon & Walk/Run Summit Lake State Park Triathlon, 3K walk, 5K run Contact: www.munciemultisport.com
For more information Henry County Convention & Visitors Bureau (812)853-2815 765-593-0764 or 888-676-4302 www.historicnewburgh.org www.henrycountyin.org
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 21 MAY May 17-18 Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.) RiverRoots Music and Folk Arts Festival Riverfront. Nationally known contemporary and traditional folk/roots musicians, storytelling, traditional crafts, food, Great regional wines and craft beer festival. Family-friendly. Adm. chg. Entertainment! 800-559-2956; riverroots.org 2014 Festival Dates: May 16-17 May 17-18 Nashville (Brown Co., South Central Reg.) Taste of Brown County Taking place in the quaint Village of Nashville, the Taste of Brown County offers up a variety of delicious food samples from local restaurants and sweet shops, a beer and wine 4 garden and live entertainment. Adm. chg. 812-988-7303; 3 browncounty.com May 18 Zionsville (Boone Co., Central Reg.) 4 Brick Street Market Downtown on Main Street. Over 160 juried exhibitors in more than a half mile of booths with art, crafts and food. 10am-5pm. No adm. chg. 317-873-3836; zionsvillechamber.org 2014 Festival Date: May 17 May 18-19 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Broad Ripple Art Fair Indianapolis Art Center. Consistently rated one of the top art fairs in the country with 225 artists, four stages of entertainment and two food courts. Adm. chg. 317-255-2464; IndplsArtCenter.org May 18 Newburgh (Warrick Co., South Reg.) Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival The Old Lock and Dam Park. Enjoy a day of wine, art and jazz while taking in the view of the beautiful Ohio River. Adm. chg. 812-853-2815; historicnewburgh.org May 18-19; Oct. 26-27 Rockport (Spencer Co., South Reg.) Historical Timeline Rendezvous and Festival Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum. Living History re-enactors bring Pioneer Village to life. Spinning, weaving, open fire cooking, Hawk/knife competition, kids' activities, food, music, more. Adm. chg. 812-649-9147; lincolnpioneervillage.com VintageIndiana.com May 18-19; Jun. 8-9; Jul. 13-14; Aug. 24-25; Sep. 8; Oct. 26-27 Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.) Living History Days at the Old Fort Old Fort Park. See Jan. 26 listing. May 18-19 Arcadia (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) May Festival Downtown. Arts, crafts, flea market, food, vendors, games and amusements for kids. Entertainment both days. Car Show on Sun., Noon-4pm. No adm. chg. 317-220-2204;
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May 18 Washington (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.) Rail Fest Main Street and Depot. Celebration of Daviess County railroad heritage with train rides, history exhibits, model train displays, food and entertainment for the whole family. No adm. chg. 812-257-0301; daviesscountyhistory.net May 18 Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.) The Greatest Spectacle in Tasting Bona Vista Programs. Tasting of restaurant fare, fine wine, specialty beer, live music, silent auction, outdoor tented setting. Adults 21+ only. Adm. chg. 765-457-8273; bonavista.org TOGeTHerWeSave.COM upgrade to an energy star® rated washing maChine, and yOu Can Save $140 a year. April lawrence County July History Festival & Bedford limestone pow Wow May 18 Heritage Festival Montezuma (Parke Co., West Reg.) 3rd weekend in April July 4th Zoom Town Covered Bridge 5k Run/Walk Bedford North Bedford 4338 W 40 N and US Hwy. 36, Rockville. Running through Lawrence High School two of Parke County's covered bridges, Sim Smith Bridge and ABATe Boogie MAy Phillips Bridge.Copyright©2011 Trophies and medals St.ClaireGroup awarded in various age 3rd weekend in July Client: HSR Job Name: Hoosier Festival Guide Mini Ads—2012 Job Number: HSR-HSR-HSR-2409international Lawrence County groups. Adm. chg. 765-592-0821; montezuma.in.gov 2014 FestivalSpecs: Date: 2.125” May 17 x 1” Ad 4C Publication: Bowhunters Recreational Park If you have any questions regarding this art, please call Allison Lauck at 317-816-8810 or e-mail [email protected] May 23-Jun. 1 Layout Date: 09/27/12 CR:0 IR:0 1st leg National SepTeMBer Terre Haute (Vigo Co., West Reg.) Championship Mitchell 30th Annual Banks of the Wabash Festival persimmon Fairbanks Park. Live music nightly, midway Triple Crown Festival rides and games, taste-tempting foods, crafters, 3rd weekend in May merchandise market, bingo, Gospel Music Day, free Fairgrounds Last full week of parking. Hours vary. No adm. chg. 812-232-2727; September June Downtown Mitchell terrehaute.in.gov/parks/banksofthewabashfestival.com May 24-26; Sep. 27-28 limestone Month Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.) Countywide Annual Old Court Days Courthouse Square. Browse through arts and crafts, collectibles, antiques and food booths. Vendor spaces $100 for 10x10. Sponsored by Pilot Club. No adm. chg. 812-273-6226 or 812-273-0550; facebook.com May 25 Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Round the Fountain Art Fair 1-800-798-0769 Courthouse Square. One of the best one-day outdoor fine limestonecountry.com art fairs in the Midwest. Features paintings, sculptures, pottery, photography, prints and jewelry. No adm. chg. 765-491-6298; 2-1/2 hours south of Indy roundthefountain.org 2014 Festival Date: May 24 M
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 23 MAY/JUNE May 25-26 Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.) Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous French Commons and George Rogers Clark NHP. American Revolutionary War reenactment featuring soldiers, craftsmen, traders, merchants and a Grand Ball. Live entertainment and demonstrations for all ages. Adm. chg. 800-886-6443; spiritofvincennes.org Converse Fair May 25-26 4th Weekend in June Valparaiso (Porter Co., North Reg.) Converse Fairgrounds Spring Valpo-Fest Motorcycle-Car Show Porter County Expo Center. New and used parts, bikes, cars, Carnival, food, entertainment, leather, bike rodeo, show trophy awards, food, beer, live band. horse racing Adm. chg. 800-800-6034; valpo-fest.com Contact: 765-395-3256 May 29-Jun. 1 www.conversefair.com English (Crawford Co., South Reg.) Circus City Metric Century English Reunion Festival Wm. H. English Park, 5th St. Rides, games, queen pageant, Bicycle Ride parade, horse pull, food and entertainment for all ages. No 1st Weekend in June adm. chg. 812-338-2654 Ride distances 17, 32, 50, 65 May 30-Jun. 2 from Peru to Cassville Campbellsburg (Washington Co., South Reg.) Contact: Steve Wagner at 765-472-1289 All-American Country Hoedown Campbellsburg Park. Great fun for the whole family. Cole Porter Festival Contineous entertainment, rides, games, yummy food, street 2nd Weekend in June dance, contests and more. No adm. chg. 812-755-4520; Downtown Peru campbellsburghoedownfestival.com Music, Theatre, Tours, Food, Car Show 2014 Festival Dates: May 29-Jun. 1 Contact: 765-473-9183 May 31-Jun. 1 www.coleporterfestival.org Franklin (Johnson Co., Central Reg.) Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival Miami County 4-H Fair Johnson County Fairgrounds. Celebration of fiber arts, Full Week in June top notch teachers and classes, wide selection of vendors, demonstrations, fiber animals. No adm. chg. 317-403-5667; Miami County Fairgrounds Peru hoosierhillsfiberfestival.com Exhibits, Food, Entertainment, 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 6-7 Tractor Show Contact: 765-472-1921 May 31-Jun. 2 Russiaville (Howard Co., East Reg.) www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/miami Russiaville Summer Fest Downtown. Carnival, corn hole tournament, chain saw carving, Bunker Hill Festival antique tractors, parade, craft and food vendors, three nights Last Weekend in June of entertainment, children's games. No adm. chg. 765-883-5739; Downtown Bunker Hill townofrussiaville.com Food, Music, Booths Contact: 765-327-1478 JUNE July 4th Celebration Jun.-Oct. Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.) Maconaquah Park in Peru Michigan City Summer Festival Kid’s games, food, music, Soap Box Washington Park and various locations. See Apr.-Oct. listing. Derby and fireworks at dusk Contact: 765-472-2400 Jun. 1-2 www.cityofperu.org Campbellsburg (Washington Co., South Reg.) All-American Country Hoedown Campbellsburg Park. See May 30 listing.
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24 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. JUNE DeKalb County I NDIANA Drive The Experience! FESTIVALS
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival Downtown Auburn
Family fun with the Parade of Classics, Downtown Cruise-In, Kids Art Tent, Antique Show, Collector Car Auctions and more. Call 260-925-3600, acdfestival.org August 29 - September 2, 2013
Strawberries in the Park Festival June 19, 2013 Garrett Heritage Days July 3 - 4, 2013 Butler Heartland Show & Festival August 5 - 6, 2013 Ashley-Hudson Festival August 3, 2013 St. Joe Pickle Festival August 9 - 11, 2013 DeKalb County Free Fall Fair September 23 - 28, 2013
DeKalb County Visitors Bureau 500 S. Grandstaff Dr., Suite C Auburn, IN 46706
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From the Strand Theatre to the Grover Museum, to Indiana Grand Casino there’s always something interesting, inspiring and invigorating going on in Shelby County. Springtime beckons thoroughbred racing at Indiana Downs, the downtown Farmer’s Market to the Saint Joseph Spring Fair. Summertime is ushered in by the Fairland Festival and Fish Fry to the Historic Shelby County Fair, Antique Tractor Show, Coca-Cola Car Show, unique Morristown Derby Days and the Bears of Blue River Festival. Fall brings Anderson Orchard to the forefront - with over 36 varieties of apples ready to pick, cider ready to drink and pumpkins ready to snatch up! Shelby County Arts Fest is a great time for picking up some great artisan pieces. And let’s not forget the Holiday Parade and Holiday Home Tour in the Winter! Intertwined throughout the year are award winning theatrical productions by the Shelby County Players - and drive-in movies at the historic Skyline Theater. We have fun going on all year round! Theatres - museums - festivals! Give us a call or visit our website!
26 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. 2013 Festival Guide Ad.indd 1 8/16/12 6:26:20 AM JUNE Jun. 1 Terre Haute (Vigo Co., West Reg.) 30th Annual Banks of the Wabash Festival Fairbanks Park. See May 23 listing. Jun. 1 English (Crawford Co., South Reg.) English Reunion Festival Wm. H. English Park, 5th St. See May 29 listing. Jun. 1 Franklin (Johnson Co., Central Reg.) Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival Johnson County Fairgrounds. See May 31 listing. Jun. 1 Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) Main Street Rockville Cruise-In, Motorcycle, Scooter and Bike Show Parke County Courthouse Lawn. Awards for cars, bikes, motorcycles, scooters. Registration fee. Street dance, food and shopping on square. 4pm-9pm. No adm. chg. 765-344-8109; mainstreetrockville.com Jun. 1-2 Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) 7th Annual Miami Indians All Nations Gathering 3 miles east of Raccoon Lake on US 36. Native drumming, singing, dancing, storytelling, flutists, 20-plus native craft vendors and foods. Miami Living Village. Fri. night concert. Adm. chg. 765-210-7670; mnigathering.com Jun. 1-2 Plymouth (Marshall Co., North Reg.) Yellow River Festival River Park Square. Celebrating the founding years of Marshall County through food, crafts, music and Civil War reenactments. No adm. chg. yellowriverfestival.org Jun. 1 Monon (White Co., West Reg.) Monon Food Fest Town Park. Rail City Cruisers Car Show, contest for loudest exhaust and best burnout, crafts, food, entertainment, pony rides, moonwalk, men's softball. No adm. chg. 574-870-4419; monononline.com Jun. 1-2 Russiaville (Howard Co., East Reg.) Russiaville Summer Fest Downtown. See May 31 listing. Jun. 1 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival Military Park. A celebration of Indiana's wine industry! Over 25 wineries pour hundreds of wine samples. Adm. chg. 765-496-3842; vintageindiana.com 2014 Festival Date: Jun. 7
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 27 June Jun. 2; Jul. 7; Aug. 4; Sep. 1; Oct. 6 Lawrenceburg (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.) Tri-State Antique Market Fairgrounds. See May 5 listing. Antique Machinery Show — June 7-9 Jun. 5-8 Call (812) 236-9097 Knightstown (Henry Co., East Reg.) Knightstown Jubilee Days Arts in the Park — June 14-15 Town Square. Carnival rides, games, queen contest, parade, Chamber fish wagon. Local businesses and organizations. All- Email [email protected] star basketball game. Rain or shine. No adm. chg. 800-668-1895; Chalk It Up Art Contest — June 22 knightstownchamber.org Call (812) 829-1877 Jun. 5-8 Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.) Freedom Fest — July 6 Red Skelton Festival www.thefreedomfest.org Downtown. Honoring one of America's favorite clowns with four days of fun. Parade, bath tub races, food vendors Owen County Fair — July 7-13 and children's entertainment. No adm. chg. 800-886-6443; Call (812) 829-5020 vincennescvb.org Gosport Lazy Days — August 8-11 Jun. 6-8 Crothersville (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.) Call (812) 821-1431 Crothersville Red, White & Blue Festival Coal City Festival — August 16-18 Crothersville Community School Grounds. Indiana's most patriotic festival. Free entertainment, food, carnival, talent show, Call (812) 859-3960 antique tractor display, crafts, parade, flea market, corn hole tourney, pie contest, photo contest and petting zoo. No adm. White River Poultry Show —August 31 chg. 812-569-0407 Call (812) 829-2487 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 12-14 BBQ & Blues — September 7 Jun. 6 Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.) Email [email protected] Kokomo Strawberry Festival Spencer Riverfront Festival Downtown. Homemade shortcakes with strawberries, ice cream and whipped cream beginning at 11am while quantities & Duck Race — September 14 last. Live music and kid's activities. No adm. chg. 765-457-5301; Email [email protected] greaterkokomo.com Apple Butter Festival — Sept 21-22 Jun. 6-8 Call (812) 829-3168 Rochester (Fulton Co., North Reg.) Round Barn Festival Patricksburg Homecoming —Sept 28 Courthouse Square. Twilight parade, artist displays and demonstrations, round barn tours, golf and tennis tournaments, Call (812) 859-3780 free entertainment, kids' games and rides. No adm. chg. Cataract VFD Bean 574-224-2666; contactrochester.org Dinner Festival —October 5-6 Jun. 7; Jul. 5; Aug. 2; Sep. 6; Oct. 4; Call (765) 795-4022 Nov. 1; Dec. 6 Community Farmer’s Market Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Goshen First Fridays — Saturdays May-October Downtown. See Jan. 4 listing. www.owencountyfarmersmarket.com
Jun. 7-9 (812) 714-8110 | [email protected] 119 South Main Street | Spencer, IN 47460 South Bend (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.) St. Andrew 38th Annual Greek Festival Proud member of Hill Country Indiana Church grounds. A family event for all with your favorite www.sweetowencvb.org Greek foods and desserts, live music, ethnic dance performances and church tours. Adm. chg. 574-277-4688; saintandrewgoc.org
28 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. JUNE Jun. 7-8 Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.) Kokomo Ribfest and More Foster Park. Live music! Fantastic food, restaurant booths, beer garden, kids' games, contests, tournaments, inflatables, ribs and more. No adm. chg. 765-457-9318; carver-center.org Jun. 7-9 Merom (Sullivan Co., West Reg.) Merom Bluff Chautuaqua Festival Three days of family fun, live entertainment, conservation area and lots of crafters. 815-674-1302; meromindiana.org Jun. 7-9 .com Hamilton Co., Central Reg. Nickel Plate Arts Weekend Fishers, Noblesville, Cicero, Arcadia, Atlanta and Tipton. Unplug & Create. Artists and cultural sites provide fun opportunities to try, see and buy art of all kinds! No adm. chg. 317-452-3690; nickelplatearts.org Jun. 7-9 Gosport (Owen Co., West Reg.) Owen County Antique Machinery Assoc. Antique Machinery Show JW Jones Horse Farm, west of Gosport on Hwy. 67. Machinery, tractors, tractor games, hit & miss engines, food, arts and flea market vendors. Family fun! Adm. chg. 812-821-6482; owenama.org Jun. 7-8 Remington (Jasper Co., North Reg.) Remington Water Tower Days Downtown. 5k walk/run, parade, car show, kiddie tractor pull, vendors, entertainment, dinners, breakfast, petting zoo. Car, truck and bike show. No adm. chg. 219-819-2843; facebook.com/RemingtonWaterTowerDays 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 13-14 Jun. 7-9 Rosedale (Parke Co., West Reg.) Rosedale Strawberry Festival Main St., Civic Center. Home of the best homemade shortcakes plus free concerts daily. Contests, crafters, KidZone. Car, truck, bike and heap show, model trains, dinners, more. No adm. chg. 812-236-3155; historicrosedale.wordpress.com Jun. 8-9 Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.) Bridgeton Woodworking and Quilt Show 1878 Barn, Collom's General Store. Antique and new quilts, unique wood items, live demonstrations. Find a new family heirloom. Vote for your favorite! No adm. chg. 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com Jun. 8 Buffalo (White Co., West Reg.) Buffalo Daze Bluespring Get a Buffalo Fire Department. Enjoy great food including buffalo FREE T-SHIRT! burgers, a car/motorcycle show, town-wide yard sales and flea Marengo market. No adm. chg. 574-278-7799; enjoywhitecounty.com Squire Boone
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 29 June Jun. 8 STARKE COUNTY Chalmers (White Co., West Reg.) Chalmers Community Day Chalmers Square. We are a small community with cheerful North Judson Mint Festival hospitality and togetherness. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, town- June 14—16 wide yard sales, car show and pork dinner. No adm. chg. For information call 574-896-3340 574-583-4879; enjoywhitecounty.com Jun. 8-9 City of Knox Fireworks Clay City (Clay Co., West Reg.) 4th of July weekend Clay City Lions Club Pottery Festival For information call 574-772-4553 Goshorn Park. Clay City Pottery, crafts, flea market, entertainment, car show, chicken dinner, fish fry, quilt show, Bass Lake Festival pottery tours, demonstrations. No adm. chg. 812-939-2910; claycitypottery.com July 26 –28 www.BassLakeFest.com Jun. 8 Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) Community Farm and Home Auction, Yellowstone Trail Fest Bake and Quilt Sale August 16—18 4748 S 1000 E Parke County. Annual consignment auction For information call 574-850-2649 including lawn furniture, antiques, flowers, quilts, shop tools, www.YellowStoneTrailFest.com equipment, horses and more. Non-profit event for schools. No adm. chg. 765-569-5226; coveredbridges.com Hamlet Rendezvous Jun. 8-Dec. Pre—1840s reenactment Decatur (Adams Co., East Reg.) August 16—18 Decatur Sculpture Walk For information call 574-586-2105 Second St., Downtown. Second annual sculpture exhibit opens with family fun, artcentric activities. Original sculptures. Downtown walking tour. Exhibit year-round. Also on Facebook. Knox Harvest Festival No adm. chg. 260-724-2604; decatursculpturewalk.com August 23—25 2014 Festival Dates: Jan.-May For information call 574-772-4553 Jun. 8-16; Sep. 14-22 www.KnoxHarvestFestival.org Friendship (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.) Friendship Flea Market Hensler’s Fall and One mile east of town on SR 62. Almost 500 vendors selling Christmas Festivals a wide variety of merchandise and specialty foods. Nightly Mid Sept—October; campfire, live music. Two 9-day shows each year. No adm. chg. end of Nov—Christmas 812-667-5645; friendshipfleamarket.com For information call 574-867-4192 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 14-22; Sep. 13-21 Jun. 8-9 Portland (Jay Co., East Reg.) Pow Wow-NCGLNAC 10th Annual Gathering of Great Lakes Nations Tri-State Antique Gas Engine Association grounds, 1010 Morton St. Native American drums, singers, dancers, vendors, food, pre-1840s encampment, kids' activities. Native American dancing on Sat. 1pm-4:30pm; 6pm-9pm; Sun. Noon-4pm. Adm. chg. 765-426-3022; ncglnac.org 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 7-8 Jun. 8-9; Jul. 13-14; Aug. 24-25; Sep. 8; Oct. 26-27 Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.) Living History Days at the Old Fort Old Fort Park. See Jan. 26 listing. Starke County Tourism Commission Jun. 8; Jul. 13; Aug. 10, 31 400 N. Heat Street Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Knox, IN 46534 Mosey Down Main Street 877-733-2736 Historic Main St. See May 11 listing.
30 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. JUNE Jun. 8-16 Friendship (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.) National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association's Spring National Shoot Grounds of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. Shooting competitions, living history demonstrations and crafts, period music, muzzleloading supplies, children's activities, museum. Adm. chg. 800-745-1493; nmlra.org Jun. 8-9 Warsaw (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.) Northern Indiana Lakes Festival Center Lake and Winona Lake. Ski show, canoeing, swim race, 5k, food, live music, swimming, exhibitors, kids' activities, lake education, electrofishing demo and much more! No adm. chg. 574-372-5100 ext. 6446; lakesfestival.org Jun. 8 Logansport (Cass Co., East Reg.) The Security Federal/Med Flory Jazz and Blues Festival Downtown at the Little Turtle Waterway Plaza. Adults $15, children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. 3pm-Midnight. Adm. chg. 574-735-ARTS; floryfest.org Jun. 8-9 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Talbot Street Art Fair Between 16th and 20th on Talbott St., between Pennsylvania & Delaware Streets. Indiana's oldest juried art fair with 270 local and national artists. Located in historic neighborhood. Food is also available. No adm. chg. 317-745-6479; talbotstreet.org 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 14-15 Jun. 9 Wanamaker (Marion Co., Central Reg.) 27th Annual Wanamaker Old Settlers Day Street Fair and Classic Car Show 8800 Southeastern Ave. south of the I-74/Post Road exit 96. Street fair with over 100 booths with art, craftsmen, antiques, food, entertainment, flea market items, classic car show, evening fireworks. No adm. chg. 317-229-6288; indyftlions.org 2014 Festival Date: Jun. 8 Jun. 12-15 Grandview (Spencer Co., South Reg.) Spencer County Fair New fairgrounds NW of Grandview. Indiana's longest running county fair! Tri-state horse pull and demolition derbies. Beer garden, live entertainment, midway rides, great food, vendor booths, pageants for all ages. Adm. chg. 812-649-4222; spencercountyfairindiana.com Jun. 14-16 Crawfordsville (Montgomery Co., West Reg.) Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival Lane Place. National entertainment acts both Fri. and Sat. night, car shows, tractor show, children's activities, arts and crafts, food, tennis and softball tournaments, 4k run. No adm. chg. 765-376-2614; thestrawberryfestival.com 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 13-15
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 31 June Jun. 14-16 Angola (Steuben Co., North Reg.) Enchanted Lakes Renaissance Faire & Marketplace Steuben County Park Crooked Lake. Renaissance faire and marketplace set in the late Middle Ages through the Renaissance period. Stage performers, musical and theatrical acts. Adm. chg. 800-LAK-E101; enchantedlakesfaire.com Mexico Community Garage Sale Jun. 14-16 1st Weekend in July Rochester (Fulton Co., North Reg.) Uptown Mexico Fulton County Historical Power Show Games, food, community garage Fulton County Historical Society grounds, US 31 and CR 375 N. Tractor and horse pulls on Fri. On Sat, enjoy games, displays, sales, softball tournament flea market, crafts, swap parts available. Toy show and trading Contact: Lester Walten at 765-985-2628 post. Adm. chg. 574-223-4436; fultoncountyhistory.org 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 20-22 Jun. 14-15 LaFontaine (Wabash Co., East Reg.) LaFontaine Ashland Days Festival 3rd Full Week in July Branson St. and Wabash Ave. Tractor show, music, games, kiddie Downtown Peru tractor pull, crafts, quilt show, motorcycle ride parade, pet Ten performances of the finest parade. No adm. chg. 765-981-4054 youth circus in an air-conditioned, 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 20-21 three-ring arena, Parade, Rides, Food Jun. 14-16 www.perucircus.com North Judson (Starke Co., North Reg.) Contact: 765-472-3918 North Judson Mint Festival Lane Street & North Judson Park. Held annually every Father's E.W.C.C. Woodcarving Festival Day weekend, come enjoy live bands, midway rides, food 3rd Weekend in July vendors. Something for everyone! Free admission. No adm. chg. Borderman Gym in Converse 574-896-3340 Wood carvers demonstrations 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 13-15 www.ewcc.worldpress.com Jun. 14-15 Contact: 765-395-3943 Logansport (Cass Co., East Reg.) Pioneer Days International Circus Rea Park. Free family fun for more than 30 years. Parade, Hall of Fame food vendors, tractor pulls, rides and more. No adm. chg. 574-753-4856; visit-casscounty.com/ 3rd Week in July 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 13-14 State Road 124 in Peru Professional Jun. 15 circus starts, Big Top entertainment, Spencer (Owen Co., West Reg.) performing circus animals, Arts in the Park Elephant rides, museum full McCormick's Creek State Park. Live music, art of circus memorabilia vendors, interactive artistic activities. Festival is free www.circushof.com with regular park adm. No adm. chg. 812-829-4344; Contact: 800-771-0241 friendsmccormickscreek.org Jun. 15 Grissom Air Museum Hope (Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg.) Warbird Cruise-In Smoke On The Square-Annual Bartholomew 1st Saturday in August County BBQ Cook-Off Car show, food, vendors, free admission Downtown Square. BBQ competition, pork ribs, pulled pork, chicken. Pulled pork meal available for purchase. to museum during event Vendors, activities, games, live entertainment. No adm. chg. Contact: Jim Price at 574-398-1451 812-546-4499; communitycenterofhope.org
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www . V i s itN obleCou n t y . c o m May 10-11 August 1-3 Nature Fest, Onion Days, Wolf Lake Wolf Lake August 3 May 24-27 Kid City, Northern Indiana Kendallville Bluegrass Festival, August 8-10 Kendallville Lincoln Highway June BuyWay Sale, Main Street Merriam through Car Show, Ligonier Kendallville September 1-2 June 5-8 Ligonier Marshmallow Chain O’Lakes Festival Festival, Albion September 7-8 July 4th Pioneer Festival, Weekend Ligonier Fun on Sylvan September 21-22 Lake, Rome City Harvest Festival, Albion July 14-19 October-November Noble County Tombstone Trail Fair, Kendallville October 1-31 July 20 Pumpkin KPC Tri-athalon, Fantasyland Ligonier Kendallville October 5-6 July 20-21 Apple Festival, Cromwell Days, Kendallville Cromwell Dec. 13-14, 20-21 August Windmill Winter Chautauqua Days Wonderland, Rome City Kendallville www.VisitNobleCounty.com 260-599-0060
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 33 June Jun. 15 Wolcottville (LaGrange Co., North Reg.) Parke County Cook's Bison Ranch Calf Day Celebration Cook's Bison Ranch. Enjoy a day of family fun the Covered Bridge Capital with free wagon rides to see buffalo, kids' fun, live of the World entertainment and more! No adm. chg. 866-382-2356; cooksbisonranch.com/bison-events.html Jun. 15 Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Indiana Gourd Society Spring Festival Tippecanoe County 4-H Fairgrounds. Gourd art, crafting supplies, auction, demonstrations, food, crafted gourds, dried gourds, gourd seeds. No adm. chg. 765-674-8088; indianagourdsociety.org Jun. 15 Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) TASTE of Tippecanoe Art Affair on the Square...... Jun 22 Downtown Riverfront. Celebrating culinary, musical, visual Covered Bridge Antique and abstract art. Live music and local cuisine are the standard Power Club Drive ...... Jun 29-30 fare. Twelve and under are free. Adm. chg. 765-423-2787; Turkey Run Pioneer Heritage Festival...... Jul 20 tasteoftippecanoe.org Rockville Main Street 2014 Festival Date: Jun. 21 Community Yard Sale ...... Aug 10 Jun. 19-23 Bridgeton Milling Days/Craft Huntington (Huntington Co., East Reg.) Demonstration ...... Sep 7-8 Huntington Heritage Days Mecca Jonah Fish Fry...... Sep 13 Downtown. Action-packed festival. Carnival, hot air balloon Zoom Town ATV Run ...... Sep 28 launches, car show, kids' zone, entertainment, parade, art CBGTA Bike the Bridges show, brat tent, food and more! No adm. chg. 260-356-5300; Fall Challenge ...... Oct 5 huntingtoncountychamber.com PARKE COUNTY COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL...... Oct 11-20 Jun. 20-23 Montezuma Pranks in the Park ...... Oct 26 Elkhart (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Elkhart Jazz Festival Bridgeton Country Downtown. Enjoy hours of top-shelf jazz over an extraordinary four-day weekend with over 100 Christmas...... Nov 29-Dec 1 & Dec 6-8 world class entertainers! Adm. chg. 800-294-8223; Parke County Covered elkhartjazzfestival.com Bridge Christmas ...... Dec 6-8 Art Association Holiday Home Tour ...... Dec 7 Jun. 20-22 Montezuma Christmas Celebration ...... Dec 7 Haubstadt (Gibson Co., South Reg.) Rosedale PTO Christmas Bazaar ...... Dec 13-14 Haubstadt Sommerfest Old Haubstadt Gym grounds. 3 days of rides, carnival food and Southern Indiana's finest Bierstube! No adm. chg. 812-305-3375; haubstadtsommerfest.com Jun. 20-22 Lagro (Wabash Co., East Reg.) Lagro Good Ole' Days Downtown. Hometown fun, tractor pulls, inflatables, antique tractor, car, truck and motorcycle show, corn hole, horseshoe contests. Live entertainment, vendors, good food. No adm. chg. 260-571-1693 FREE COVERED BRIDGE MAPS, LODGING, FESTIVAL, VENDOR & VISITOR INFORMATION Amenity 765-569-5226 Official ISFA Insurance www.coveredbridges.com [email protected] amenityinsurance.com
34 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. JUNE Jun. 21-23 (Brown Co., South Central Reg.) Brown County Studio and Garden Tour Countywide. Self-guided driving tour of artists' and craftsmen's home studios across beautiful Brown County. Demonstrations daily. Beautiful gardens also featured. No adm. chg. 800-753-3255; browncountystudiotour.com Join us in Jun. 21-23 Bloomington (Monroe Co., South Central Reg.) Festive Fort Wayne 48th Annual Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show Monroe County Fairgrounds. Free demonstrations. Variety for festival fun – of gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, fossils, rocks, gifts, lapidary supplies, rockhound and prospecting supplies. 4-H and science all year long! projects. No adm. chg. 812-295-3463; lawrencecountyrockclub.org Vera Bradley Outlet Sale 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 27-29 Johnny Appleseed Festival Jun. 21-22 Three Rivers Festival Mulberry (Clinton Co., West Reg.) Mulberry Fest HolidayFest Downtown. Free family entertainement, vendors and crafts, car show, pancake breakfast, 5k run, parade, townwide garage sales. RiverFest, Germanfest, Ribfest, Greek Fest, Grabill Country Fair, Ribfest, No adm. chg. 765-242-2205; mulberryfest.net Jun. 21-23 and so many more... Osgood (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.) Southeast Indiana F.A.R.M. Club's Antique VisitFortWayne.com Machinery Show Ripley County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of antique tractors, steam 1-800-767-7752 engines, threshing, corn shredding, operating sawmill, flea market, antique market, tractor and truck pulls, great food, much more! Jun. 22 No adm. chg. 812-654-3949; farmclubonline.com South Bend (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.) Jun. 22 South Bend Blues & Ribs Festival Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) Coveleski Stadium. Fantastic music and food, all to raise Art Affair on the Square funds for the development of Miracle Park, a special needs Historic Square in Rockville. Juried art and craft fair including facility. Adm. chg. 574-299-4765; sbpark.org paintings, pottery, spinning and weaving, wood. Participants from Midwest. Live music and special foods. No adm. chg. Jun. 25-30 765-569-9422; coveredbridges.com Wabash (Wabash Co., East Reg.) Charley Creek Arts Fest Jun. 22; Jun. 28-Jul. 7 Citywide. Festival features notable performances, film, gallery Connersville (Fayette Co., East Reg.) walk and Fine Arts Show & Sale throughout Wabash. Adm. chg. Connersville Bicentennial 260-563-6356; charleycreekartsfest.org Citywide. Jun. 22, Soap Box Derby; Jun. 28-Jul. 7, Celebrate Connersville's 200th birthday! Ten days packed full of Jun. 26-29 activities for all ages. Live music, classic cars, fireworks, Shipshewana (LaGrange Co., North Reg.) historic exhibits, artisans and more! No adm. chg. for most Shipshewana Quilt Festival events. Check website or call for full event listings. Town Center. One of the largest quilting events in the area. 765-403-1444; connersville200years.com Quilt show, vendor show, quilter's schoolhouse, workshops and a Shop Hop. Featured personality is Libby Lehman, a Jun. 22-23 leader in innovative machine stitching. Adm. chg. Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) 866-243-9434; shipshewanaquiltfest.com Indian Market and Festival 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 25-28 Military Park. Native American fine art, food, music, dancing, storytelling and family activities. Children 17 and under free. Includes museum access. Adm. chg. 317-636-9378; eiteljorg.org
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 35 JUNE/JULY Jun. 26-29 Jun. 29-30 Summitville (Madison Co., East Reg.) Fishers (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Summitville Country Fair Fishers Freedom Festival Summitville Community Building. We bring the old-time fair Roy Holland Memorial Park, 1 Park Drive. 5k event, arts back home. Hog wrestling, 4-wheeler and snowmobile drags and crafts, live entertainment, kids' and teen area, disc dogs, and our famous truck and tractor pulls. No adm. chg. Small fee parades, family-friendly activities, food, business tent, fireworks. for track events. 765-623-6079 No adm. chg. 317-595-3195; fishersfreedomfestival.org 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 25-28 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 28-29 Jun. 28-29 Jun. 29-30 Corydon (Harrison Co., South Reg.) Princeton (Gibson Co., South Reg.) Harrison County Summerfest Gibson County Antique Machinery Show Fairgrounds. Free music. Beer garden, food, Lucas Oil Pro Fairgrounds. Antique tractors, flea market, toy show, antique Pulling League's Old Capitol Power Pull and much more! No tractor pull, buggy rides, food and a street legal truck adm. chg. 888-738-2137; harrisoncountysummerfest.com pull. Adm. chg. 812-664-0306; gibsoncountytractor.com Jun. 28-30 Jun. 29 Battle Ground (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Greenwood (Johnson Co., Central Reg.) Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering Greenwood Freedom Festival Tippecanoe Battlefield. Three-day acoustic music festival Craig Park and Old City Park. Expanded venue. Live bands and featuring the best in old time folk, swing, and Celtic multiple stages. Parade, street fair, car show, microbrew and music. Adm. chg. 765-742-1419; indianafiddlersgathering.org wine tent, food games and fireworks. No adm. chg. 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 27-29 317-881-4545; greenwood.in.gov Jun. 28 Jun. 29 Culver (Marshall Co., North Reg.) Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.) Lake Max Challenge SUP Race & Food Festival Pennsy Trail Art Fair and Music Festival Beach Lodge at Culver Town Park, 819 E Lake Shore Along Historic Pennsy Trail. Quality artists and artisans, Dr. Stand up paddleboard races, live music and Culver’s children's art activities, live music and other entertainment, finest food. 10am-5pm. No adm. chg. 574-889-0022; BBQ, great festival food and winery! Free admission. No adm. LakeMaxChallenge.com chg. 317-462-2877; pennsytrailartfair.com Jun. 28-Jul. 4 Jun. 29 Bedford (Lawrence Co., South Central Reg.) Waveland (Montgomery Co., West Reg.) Limestone Heritage Festival Shades 2nd Annual Chautauqua Courthouse Square, Parkview Field. July 4th parade with Shades State Park. Turn of the century music, magic, food and flyover, ice cream social, free concert, fireworks, BBQ cook-off programs, including a Miami Nation drum circle under the tent competition, tennis tournament, fish fry, pancake breakfast. No all day! Bring a lawn chair. Park gate admission fee only. No adm. chg. 812-278-4343 adm. chg. 765-597-2654 Jun. 29 Rockport (Spencer Co., South Reg.) JULY Abraham Lincoln Freedom Festival Fishers (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Rockport City Park. Old-fashioned patriotic festival celebrating 2014 Middle Eastern Festival of Indianapolis the life of the 16th President. Parade, music, fireworks, food St. George Orthodox Church will not hold a festival in and games. No adm. chg. 812-649-9147 2013 because of relocation. Watch for the Middle Eastern Jun. 29-30 Festival in 2014 at our new location in Fishers. 317-547-9356; Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) mefestival.org Covered Bridge Antique Power Club Jul.-Dec. Tractor Drive Decatur (Adams Co., East Reg.) Parke County Fairgrounds. Drive your antique tractor across Decatur Sculpture Walk the county for a unique tour. Register for one or two days Second St., Downtown. See Jun. 8 listing. drive. Travel rural Parke County and see covered bridges and communities. Registration fee covers meals and snacks on the Jul.-Oct. tour. Adm. chg. 765-569-5878 Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.) Michigan City Summer Festival Washington Park and various locations. See Apr.-Oct. listing.
36 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. JULY Jul. 1-7 Connersville (Fayette Co., East Reg.) Connersville Bicentennial Citywide. See Jun. 22 listing. Jul. 1-4 Marshall County Bedford (Lawrence Co., South Central Reg.) Limestone Heritage Festival 2013 Courthouse Square, Parkview Field. See Jun. 28 listing. Jul. 1-6 Linton (Greene Co., South Central Reg.) Linton Freedom Festival Festivals! Humphrey's Park. Indiana's largest Independence Day February 10–13 parade. Family activities, arts and crafts, carnival, food, NAIFC Ice Fishing Tournament car show, live entertainment. No adm. chg. 812-847-4846; lintonfreedomfestival.org 2014 Festival Dates: Jun. 30-Jul. 5 June 1–2 Yellow River Festival Jul. 2-6 NAIFC Ice Fishing Tournament Lawrence (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Yellow River Festival Lawrence 4th Fest July 2–6 Bremen Firemens’ Festival Lawrence Community Park. Carnival rides, music, vendors, fish Bremen Firemens’ Festival Marshall County 4-H Fair fry and car show on Jul. 3-4. Come out to see Central Indiana's Culver Lake Fest best fireworks display and parade on the 4th! No adm. chg. July 14–20 Bourbon Summer Fest 317-545-7275; cityoflawrence.org Marshall County 4-H Fair Marshall County Blueberry Festival Rentown Old Fashion Days Jul. 3-5 Culver Wine Fair Pekin (Washington Co., South Reg.) July 19–21 Marshall County Blazin’ BBQ and Bluegrass 4th of July Celebration Culver Lake Fest Holy Walk, Marshall County Park. Oldest annual consecutive 4th of July celebration in the nation. Parade is on the 4th at 10am. Fun activities for the kids. August 9–11 Come join us. No adm. chg. 812-216-3300; pcbo.webs.com Bourbon Summer Fest 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 3-6 Jul. 3-4 August 30–September 2 Carmel (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Marshall County Blueberry Festival CarmelFest Civic Square. One of the Midwest's largest festivals with a huge parade, 4 stages of entertainment, kidzone, fabulous September 6–7 food, marketplace and exhibits. No adm. chg. 317-574-1363; Rentown Old Fashion Days carmelfest.net September 14 Jul. 3-7 Culver Wine Fest Cedar Lake (Lake Co., North Reg.) Cedar Lake Summerfest September Town Complex, 7408 Constitution Ave. Nightly live Marshall County Blazin’ BBQ entertainment, two nights of fireworks over the lake, and Bluegrass amusement rides, cardboard boat race, land parade, food, crafts, beer garden, bingo tent, teen scavenger hunt, talent show, car show, checker tournament, sport cup staking, Mid December kids’ games and much more. No adm. chg. 219-374-4444; Holy Walk cedarlakesummerfest.com/ Jul. 4-6 Visit Marshall County Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.) Old Firehouse Building 220 North Center Street Haynes-Apperson Festival P.O. Box 669 Downtown. Celebrating Kokomo, home to America's first Plymouth, Indiana 46563 automobile. Fun, food, fireworks, parade, car shows, sports and fantastic entertainment. No adm. chg. 765-854-1234; 800-626-5353 • VisitMarshallCounty.org haynesappersonfestival.org
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Jul. 4-6 Jul. 5-7 Cicero (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Liberty (Union Co., East Reg.) Lights Over Morse Lake Festival 4th of July Festival Community Park, Morse Lake & various locations. Kids' Courthouse Square. Forty years of family fun, arts and craft carnival, parade, live music, 3-on-3 basketball and cornhole vendors, live entertainment, food booths, parade. No adm. chg. tournaments, talent show, balloon glow, craft and food vendors, 765-458-5355; ucplibrary.org golf cart poker run and fireworks on Morse Lake. No adm. chg. Jul. 5; Aug. 2; Sep. 6; Oct. 4; Nov. 1; Dec. 6 317-379-3357; lightsovermorselake.com 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 4-6 Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Goshen First Fridays Jul. 4-7 Downtown. See Jan. 4 listing. Warren (Huntington Co., East Reg.) Salamonie Summer Festival Jul. 5-7 Downtown. Special concerts, parade, fireworks, car and bike Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.) cruise-in, antique tractors and engines, games and sporting Madison Regatta events, food alley and fun! No adm. chg. 260-375-3711; Madison Riverfront. 200 mph racing with world's fastest race warrenindiana.com boats. Unlimited hydroplanes. Air shows, parade, fireworks. Jul. 4-7 Three nights of music and more! Adm. chg. 812-265-5000; madisonregatta.com Shoals (Martin Co., South Central Reg.) Shoals Catfish Festival 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 4-6 Main St., ball park and museum (Old Courthouse) This Jul. 6-7 celebration features a variety of booths, fishing, team Delphi (Carroll Co., West Reg.) and individual sport competitions, a parade, catfish Canal Days sandwiches and fireworks. No adm. chg. 812-631-1329; Canal Park. Celebrate the 1850s canal era! Canal boat rides, visitmartincounty.org/catfishfestival.htm interactive museum, artisan demonstrations. Free admission. Visit our website for more information. No adm. chg. TOGeTHerWeSave.COM 765-564-2870; wabashanderiecanal.org when you upgrade to an 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 5-6 energy star® rated fridge and Jul. 6 dishwasher, your Combined Monticello (White Co., West Reg.) Proud to be an American Patriotic Boat Parade SavinGS are $130 a year. and Celebration Lake Freeman/City Park. Madam Carroll boat carries 450 veterans and family members. Decorated boats, skydivers, hot dogs, watermelon, family games. No adm. chg. 574-583-9784; Jul. 4 boats4vets.com Twelve Mile (Cass Co., East Reg.) Twelve Mile 500 Jul. 7-13 Plank Hill Park. Annual lawn mower races featuring Briggs Princeton (Gibson Co., South Reg.) and Stratton and other modified engines. Fun for the entire Gibson County Fair Copyright©2011 St.ClaireGroup Gibson County Fairgrounds. Come out to the 158th annual family. Adm. chg. 574-753-4856; twelvemile500.com Client: HSR Job Name:2014 Hoosier Festival Festival Date: Jul. Guide 4 Mini Ads—2012 Job Number: HSR-HSR-HSR-2409Gibson County Fair where we have been providing family fun Specs: 2.125” x 1” Ad 4C Publication: since 1851! Adm. chg. 812-385-3445; gibsoncountyfair.com Jul. 4 If you have any questions regarding this art, please call Allison Lauck at 317-816-8810 or e-mail [email protected] Westfield (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Jul. 7-13 Westfield LayoutRocks Date: the Fourth09/27/12 CR:0 IR:0 LaPorte (LaPorte Co., North Reg.) Asa Bales Park. Live music, merchant and food vendors, kids' LaPorte County Fair area, bicycle and motorcycle charity rides, car show and LaPorte County Fairgrounds. 4-H exhibits, open class, fireworks. No adm. chg. 317-804-3184; draft horse, horse and pony, Pioneer Land, carnival rides, grandstand events, free entertainment, food vendors. Adm. chg. westfieldrocksthe4th.com Jul. 4 219-362-2647; laportecountyfair.org Wolcott (White Co., West Reg.) Jul. 7; Aug. 4; Sep. 1; Oct. 6 Wolcott Summer Festival Lawrenceburg (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.) Historic Wolcott House and grounds. Flea market, crafts, live Tri-State Antique Market entertainment, food stands, children's games, amusement rides, Fairgrounds. See May 5 listing. parade, car show, antique tractors, fireworks and more. No adm. chg. 219-279-2946; wolcottfestival.com
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 39 JULY Jul. 8-13 Jul. 12-13 Warsaw (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.) Derby (Perry Co., South Reg.) Kosciusko County Community Fair Cedar Valley Bluegrass Festival Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. Join our community fair for Cedar Valley Park, 12478 SR 70. Live bluegrass music both days, exciting grandstand events, outstanding 4-H exhibits, wonderful food, concessions, arts and crafts booths, camping available, fair food and thrilling midway rides! Adm. chg. 574-269-1823; family show. Adm. chg. 812-836-2311; cedarvalley.webs.com kcfair.org Jul. 12-13 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 7-12 Freetown (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.) Jul. 11-21 Freetown July Festival Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Freetown Community Park. A festival for the whole family! Indiana Black Expo, Inc.'s Annual Summer Music, car show, games, inflatables, karaoke, baby contest, Celebration tractor drive, vendors, parade and fireworks. No adm. chg. Indiana Convention Center. Summer Celebration is Indiana 812-569-2710; sites.google.com/site/freetownjulyfestival/ Black Expo, Inc.'s major fundraiser for its year-round youth 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 11-12 and family programs and is an 11-day exposition. Adm. chg. Jul. 12-13 317-925-2702; IndianaBlackExpo.com Sheridan (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 10-20 Sheridan BlueGrass Fever Jul. 12-13 Sheridan Veterans Park. Music performances with headliner Angola (Steuben Co., North Reg.) bands and jams, great food. Free music clinics on Sat. with paid Angola Balloons Aloft adm. Adm. chg. 317-758-5054; bluegrassfever.net Tri-State Steuben County Airport. Watch some of the finest hot air balloon pilots compete for prizes over Northern Jul. 12-14 Indiana Lakes Country. No adm. chg. 260-316-8577; Gary (Lake Co., North Reg.) angolaballoonsaloft.com South Shore Air Show Jul. 12-14 Marquette Park Beach. Lake Co. Military and civilian aircraft perform aerial demonstrations over Lake Michigan. Food Crown Point (Lake Co., North Reg.) Antique Tractor and Farm Show vendors and beer garden open all three days. Fireworks Lake County Fairgrounds. Antique tractors, garden tractors, on Fri. Parking chg. No adm. chg. 219-989-7979; gas engines, cars and trucks, large model railroad, threshing, southshoreairshow.com sawmills, homemade pies, pork chop dinner. Adm. chg. 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 11-13 219-662-9204; slcahs.org Jul. 12-20 Jul. 12-14 Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.) Martinsville (Morgan Co., Central Reg.) Three Rivers Festival Artie Fest Downtown. Fort Wayne’s favorite summer party since 1969! Courthouse Square. Community celebration and homecoming. Family-friendly fun. From the two-hour parade, fine arts and Golf, Cinema on the Square, food, 5k run, craft fair, crafts, Children’s Fest and International Village, live music, the entertainment, kids' activities and cornhole. No adm. chg. Bed Race, RiverGames and Water Wars, enjoy family-friendly 765-342-8110; artiefest.com fun in the heart of downtown! No adm. chg. 260-426-5556; Jul. 12-14 ThreeRiversFestival.org Corydon (Harrison Co., South Reg.) 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 11-19 Battle of Corydon Reenactment Hayswood Park. Watch history come alive during the 150th Jul. 13-20 anniversary celebration of The Battle of Corydon and Morgan's Peru (Miami Co., East Reg.) Raid. No adm. chg. 888-738-2137; corydonbattlepark.com Circus City Festival First Bank of Berne Circus City Center. Finest youth circus, air TOGeTHerWeSave.COM conditioned, 3-ring arena. The only circus parade in the United States. Rides, food and family fun! Adm. chg. 765-472-3918; by sealing doors, vents perucircus.com and duCtwork, you Can 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 12-19 Save $212 a year. Jul. 13 Chesterton (Porter Co., North Reg.) The 16th Annual (Friends of Indiana Dunes) Sand Sculpture Contest Indiana Dunes State Park Beach Pavilion. Annual amateur contest for prizes. Judged in two categories, including a People's Choice award. Park gate admission fee only. 219-926-1390; dnr.in.gov/parklake/2980.htm
40 All Copyright©2011festival dates are St.ClaireGroupsubject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. Client: HSR Job Name: Hoosier Festival Guide Mini Ads—2012 Job Number: HSR-HSR-HSR-2409 Specs: 2.125” x 1.125” Ad 4C Publication: If you have any questions regarding this art, please call Allison Lauck at 317-816-8810 or e-mail [email protected] Layout Date: 09/27/12 CR:0 IR:0 Two Great Festivals • One Great Weekend Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb
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C O LLECTION JULY Jul. 13 Jul. 18-21 Fortville (Hancock Co., Central Reg.) Winamac (Pulaski Co., North Reg.) Fortville Bastille Day Northern Indiana Power From the Past Antique Landmark Park. A celebration of the French National Day! Power Show & Flea Market Arts and crafts, music, food, laser light show and more! Pulaski County Fairgrounds. Family-oriented event featuring Vendors welcome! 5pm-11pm. No adm. chg. 650-483-6003; antique farm equipment, horse pull, children's games, large flea FortvilleBastilleDay.com market, shaded grounds, many demonstrations. No adm. chg. Jul. 13-14 574-946-3712; winamacpowershow.com Lapel (Madison Co., East Reg.) Jul. 19-21 Lapel Village Fair Culver (Marshall Co., North Reg.) Main St. Townwide rummages, CDLS walk/run, parade, Culver Lake Fest car show, craft and food booths, corn hole tournament, Culver Town Park. Parade, vendors, live entertainment, Dan's fish fry, chicken noodle dinner, entertainment under sailboat and kayak races, arts/crafts, kid events. No adm. chg. tent and children's games. No adm. chg. 765-534-4432; culverlakefest.com lapelvillagefair.com 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 12-13 Jul. 19-27 Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) TOGeTHerWeSave.COM Elkhart County 4-H Fair use a “smart” power strip Fairgrounds. One of the largest county fairs in the nation. for your entertainment Center Free top-name entertainment, tractor pulls and much more! eleCtroniCs, and you Can Adm. chg. 574-533-3247; 4hfair.org 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 18-26 Save $174 a year. Jul. 19-28 Valparaiso (Porter Co., North Reg.) Porter County Fair Jul. 13-14; Aug. 24-25; Sep. 8; Oct. 26-27 Porter County Expo Center. The Porter County Fair. Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.) Isn’t it time you got a fair deal? Adm. chg. 219-462-0321; Living History Days at the Old Fort portercountyfair.com Old Fort Park. See Jan. 26 listing. Jul. 20 Jul. 13; Aug.Copyright©2011 10, 31 St.ClaireGroup Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Client: HSR Job Name: Hoosier Festival Guide Mini Ads—2012 Job Number: HSR-HSR-HSR-2409Dancing in the Streets Mosey Specs:Down 2.125”Main Street x 1” Ad 4C Publication: Historic Main St. See May 11 listing. Downtown. Enjoy a classic car and motorcycle cruise, food, If you have any questions regarding this art, please call Allison Lauck at 317-816-8810 or e-mail [email protected] and wine, plus two stages of live entertainment. Adm. chg. Jul. 13 Layout Date: 09/27/12 CR:0 IR:0 765-742-4044; dancinginthestreets.net Fremont (Steuben Co., North Reg.) 2014 Festival Date: Jul. 19 Musicfest Downtown. Musical entertainment from jazz to country. Jul. 20 Parade, kids' games, fireworks and special merchant sales. No Brownsburg (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) adm. chg. 260-495-9010; fremontchamber.org Festival of the Arts Arbuckle Acres Park. Family fun-filled event featuring music, Jul. 13 food, children's activities and more than 150 artisans and craft Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) exhibitors from around the Midwest. Adm. chg. 317-852-7885; Noblesville Streetdance brownsburgfota.com Courthouse Square. Free fun for the whole family! Kid zone, classic car show, food vendors, live music, a marketplace and Jul. 20-27 more! No adm. chg. 317-776-0205; noblesvillemainstreet.org Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) Parke County 4-H Fair Jul. 13 Fairgrounds. Great rural county fair! Parke County's largest West Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) parade on Thu. Demolition derby contest on Fri. night Wabash Riverfest and queen contest on Sat. No adm. chg. 765-569-3176; Tapawingo Park. Free, family-friendly celebration of the Wabash parkecountyfairgrounds.com River. Canoe races, food, music, educational exhibits, 5k run, children's activities and more! No adm. chg. 765-474-2553; Riley Festival wabashriverfest.com 2014 Festival Date: Jul. 12 October 3-6 rileyfestival.com
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 45 JULY/AUGUST Jul. 20 Jul. 26 Munster (Lake Co., North Reg.) Monticello (White Co., West Reg.) The Grape Escape Main Street Tour Centennial Park. Sample selections of wine and beer, enjoy Downtown square. Live bands, beer and wine garden, bike food, listen to live music, browse the fine art fair and market show, pork chop dinner, Taste of White County. No adm. chg. vendors. 219-836-7275; munster.org 574-583-3668; enjoywhitecounty.com 2014 Festival Date: Jul. 19 Jul. 26-28 Jul. 20 New Carlisle (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.) New Carlisle Hometown Days Marshall (Parke Co., West Reg.) Memorial Park. Three fun-filled days, vendors, food, Pioneer Heritage Festival entertainment, parade, fireworks, car show, WIFFLE ball Turkey Run State Park. All hands-on; candle making, pioneer tournament. No adm. chg. 574-276-8962; hometowndays.net games and toys, corn husk dolls, cross cut sawing, dutch oven cooking and much more! Park adm. and $1 festival fee. Jul. 26-28 765-597-2654; in.gov/dnr/parklake2420.htm Whiting (Lake Co., North Reg.) Jul. 21-27 Pierogi Fest Alexandria (Madison Co., East Reg.) Downtown. Boasts more than 75 food vendors, arts and Madison County 4-H Fair crafts, entertainment of all kinds and so much more. No adm. Beulah Park. Family attractions, rides, vendors, bracelet chg. 219-659-0292; pierogifest.net days, 4-H animals every day, parade, free entertainment, 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 25-27 senior day, talent contest, garden tractor pulls. No adm. chg. Jul. 27 765-724-7006 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 20-26 Monticello (White Co., West Reg.) Jul. 26-28 Idaville Truck & Tractor Pull Idaville. Annual event for more than 60 years. Over 3,000 Bass Lake (Starke Co., North Reg.) watch 70 contestants in six classes of pulling competition. No Bass Lake Summer Splash Festival Around the lake. Family, fun, food and festivities including 5k adm. chg. 574-943-3415 run/walk, Miss Bass Lake, historic tour trams, cardboat boat Jul. 27-28 races and more. No adm. chg. 574-806-8826; basslakefest.com Orland (Steuben Co., North Reg.) Jul. 26-27 Vermont Settlement Festival Orland Town Park. Full days of family fun, primitive village, car Berne (Adams Co., East Reg.) show, parade, concessions, mud volleyball, arts and crafts. No Berne Swiss Days Downtown. Swiss experience. Food, crafts, competitions, adm. chg. 260-829-6411; lakes101.org family-friendly rides, quilt show, horse pull, musical concerts, Jul. 29-30 tours, fireworks, polka music, parade, games. No adm. chg. Monticello (White Co., West Reg.) 260-589-8080; bernein.com Spirit of Monticello Festival 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 25-26 Courthouse Square. The streets are filled with family fun, live entertainment, food, arts and craft vendors, car show and Jul. 26-27 more! No adm. chg. 574-583-1101; spiritofmonticello.org North Webster (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.) 5th Annual Dixie Days Festival & AUGUST Art Fair Aug.-Dec. Downtown. Art fair, car and bike show, live music, food, Decatur (Adams Co., East Reg.) sidewalk sales, dixie boat rides, market and antiques, Decatur Sculpture Walk ski show. No adm. chg. 574-834-1600 ext. 241; Second St., Downtown. See Jun. 8 listing. northwebster.com 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 24-26 Aug.-Oct. Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.) Jul. 26-27 Michigan City Summer Festival Frankfort (Clinton Co., West Reg.) Washington Park and various locations. See Apr.-Oct. listing. Frankfort Hot Dog Festival Aug. 1-4 Downtown square. Dachshund racing, agility and dock diving, Nappanee (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Frisbee dog shows, 5k Bun Run/Walk, live entertainment, Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival arts, craft and food vendors. 11a.m.-11p.m. No adm. chg. Amish Acres. 300 artists and crafters, festive food and 765-654-4081; accs.net/mainstreet free entertainment bring a distinctive flavor to this 51st 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 25-26 annual nationally recognized event. Adm. chg. 800-800-4942; amishacres.com 2014 Festival Dates: Jul. 31-Aug. 3
46 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. AUGUST Aug. 1-4 Jasper (Dubois Co., South Reg.) Jasper Strassenfest Downtown and citywide. Family-oriented street festival with German music, food, dancing, rides, games, beer garden, 5k run/ walk, car show and so much more! No adm. chg. 812-482-6866; jasperstrassenfest.org Aug. 2; Sep. 6; Oct. 4; Nov. 1; Dec. 6 Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Goshen First Fridays Downtown. See Jan. 4 listing. Mooreland Free Fair Aug 5-10 Aug. 2-18 Carnival, food, live entertainment Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Tractor pull, truck pull, parade Indiana State Fair Contact: 765-808-0862 Indiana State Fairgrounds. For old-fashioned summer pleasures it doesn't get any better than the Indiana State Middletown/Fall Creek Twp. Aug 10 Fair! The midway lights up with rides, the food highlights Historical Society Indiana's agriculture, adorable animals are everywhere and Car show, food, live entertainment, free entertainment is throughout the grounds. Adm. chg. Contact: 765-354-2000 317-927-7500; indianastatefair.com Shirley Founders Day Aug 17 Aug. 3 Car show, food, talent show Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Art Fair on the Square Contact: 765-738-6415 Courthouse Square. Enjoy charming Historic Downtown Sulphur Springs Community Days Aug 23-24 Noblesville with juried artists, all painting mediums, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, more. Art experience for children. Food Mud bog, food, car/tractor show Contact: 765-524-4669 or 765-427-9834 available. No adm. chg. 317-506-1872; noblesvillearts.org Aug. 3 Farmer’s Pike Festival Labor Day Weekend Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.) See ad in this publication Knox County Watermelon Festival Contact: www.farmerspike.com Patrick Henry Square, Downtown. Free watermelon, 5k run, baby/toddler and queen pageant, BBQ grill-off, free musical Knightstown Fall Fest Sept 7-8 entertainment, cornhole tournament and seed spitting contest. Fall crafts, mums, petting zoo No adm. chg. 812-882-6440; knoxcountychamber.com Contact: 765-345-5131 Aug. 4; Sep. 1; Oct. 6 Whitetail Farm Lawrenceburg (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.) Fall Family Fun Sept 28-Oct 26 Tri-State Antique Market Fairgrounds. See May 5 listing. Maze, hay rides, fire pit, gift shop Contact: 765-755-3345 Aug. 6-10 Odon (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.) Wilbur Wright Birthplace Old Settlers Festival Christmas Walk Nov 2, 3, 9, 10 Odon City Park. One of the oldest festivals in Indiana with a Festival of trees, museum tours, food history of over 125 years. Parade, food, carnival rides, bingo, Contact: 765-332-2495 free nightly entertainment. Don't miss it! No adm. chg. 812-636-8218; odonoldsettlers.com NC-HC Chamber of Commerce Aug. 6-10 Christmas Walk - Downtown Dec 5 Oakland City (Gibson Co., South Reg.) Carriage rides, lighting of the tree, Sweet Corn Festival Exotic petting zoo, Santa Wirth Park. Come celebrate corn with us! Rides, parade, Contact: www.nchcchamber.com music, food vendors and top it off with a corn eating contest. No adm. chg. 812-677-0728; gibsoncountyin.org Henry County Convention & Visitors Bureau 765-593-0764 or 888-676-4302 www.henrycountyin.org
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 47 AUGUST Aug. 7-10 Tell City (Perry Co., South Reg.) Schweizer Fest City Hall Park, 700 Main St. Amusement rides, games, food, beer garden, wine tasting, exhibit market, live entertainment, queen pageant. No adm. chg. 888-343-6262; tellcityschweizerfest.org Aug. 8-10 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Drum Corps International World Championships Lucas Oil Stadium. Experience incredible excitement and exceptional family entertainment when the world's most spectacular music ensembles march into Lucas Oil Stadium, August 8-10. More than 40 drum corps from around the world will compete for the world championship title. Adm. chg. 317-275-1212; dci.org Aug. 8-10 North Manchester (Wabash Co., East Reg.) North Manchester Fun Fest by the River Downtown. Car show, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, parade and watermelon feed. Many events for all ages. No adm. chg. 260-982-7644; northmanchesterchamber.com Aug. 9-10 Michigantown (Clinton Co., West Reg.) Michigantown Fair Lions Club Park. Craft and food vendors. Parade at 11am, 5k race and car show on Sat. Live entertainment, contests and fun! No adm. chg. 765-249-5174; michigantownfair.com 2014 Festival Dates: Aug. 8-9 Aug. 9-11 Columbia City (Whitley Co., East Reg.) Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow Morsches Park, SR 205. Freewill concert, dancing, storytelling, games, demonstrations, vendors with Native American products and food. Silent auction, raffles and flute music. Aug. 9, free concert. Adm. chg. 260-609-7844; miamipowwow.org Aug. 10, 31 Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Mosey Down Main Street Historic Main St. See May 11 listing. Aug. 10 Logansport (Cass Co., East Reg.) Taste of Cass County Downtown. Live music, family fun and great food from local food establishments set along the banks of the Wabash River. Adm. chg. 574-722-9345; loganslanding.com 2014 Festival Date: Aug. 9 Aug. 10 DeMotte (Jasper Co., North Reg.) Touch of Dutch Spencer Park. Join us for a day of fun with a parade, arts and crafts, car show, food and family entertainment! No adm. chg. 219-987-5800; demottechamber.org
48 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. AUGUST Aug. 10 Aug. 17 South Bend (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.) Cumberland (Marion Co., Central Reg.) World Pulse Festival Cumberland Arts Goes to Market WHME-TV 46 Studios. Annual, one-day Christian music Saturn St. from Town Hall to Cumberland First Baptist Church. festival featuring Switchfoot, Natalie Grant, City Harmonic, A celebration of art and community in historic Cumberland. Jason Castro and more! Parking chg. Free adm. with ticket. Fifth annual festival. Over 100 vendors, entertainment, food 574-291-8200; worldpulsefestival.com trucks, Farmers Market and family fun. Find us on Facebook. Aug. 15-18 No adm. chg. 317-894-2645; Cumberlandfbc.org. Greensburg (Decatur Co., South Central Reg.) Aug. 17-18 Greensburg Power of the Past Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.) Decatur County Fairgrounds. Annual machinery display Lakefront Art Festival and demos. Featured tractor is CO-OP, host of Hoosier Washington Park. The very best of art and fine crafts, with one- CO-OP Jamboree. Flea markets, food booths, kids' games, of-a-kind items at every price. Plus, food court and children's toy show, parade, entertainment. Adm. chg. 812-593-8977; activities. Adm. chg. 219-874-4900; lubeznikcenter.org greensburgpowerofthepast.com 2014 Festival Dates: Aug. 16-17 2014 Festival Dates: Aug. 14-17 Aug. 17-18 Aug. 15-25 Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Summertime Celebration of Arts and Crafts Indy Fringe Festival Hamilton County Fairgrounds. One of Central Indiana's most Mass Ave. and downtown cultural district. A riotous distinctive art and craft shows, featuring over 80 exhibits from celebration of theatre old and new, edgy and not-so, six states. Adm. chg. 419-436-1457; cloudshows.biz that happens over 10 days. Adm. chg. 317-522-8099; TOGeTHerWeSave.COM indyfringe.org Aug. 16-18 add 9 inChes of attiC Shelbyville (Shelby Co., Central Reg.) Bears of Blue River Festival insulation, and you Can Public Square. Three day street fair featuring free live Save $143 a year. entertainment. Free kids' activities and animal show. Concessions, crafts and flea markets. No adm. chg. 317-392-3040; bearsofblueriverfestival.com 2014 Festival Dates: Aug. 15-17 Aug. 17 Aug. 16-18 Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.) Elwood (Madison Co., East Reg.) Taste of Kokomo Elwood Glass Festival Downtown. More than 20 restaurants and eight bands Callaway Park. Arts, crafts, food, entertainment, glass factory 4pm-10pm. Children’s corner with inflatables. Food tours, quilt show, carnival, car show, contests, parade, competitionsCopyright©2011 in big tent throughout St.ClaireGroup the night 5pm-10:30pm. pageant and much more. No adm. chg. 765-552-0180;Client: HSR Job Name:Adm. Hoosier chg. 765-457-6691; Festival Guide unitedwayhoco.org Mini Ads—2012 Job Number: HSR-HSR-HSR-2409 elwood-in.com/chamber-home Specs: 2.125” x 1.125” Ad 4C Publication: Aug. 17 2014 Festival Dates: Aug. 15-17If you have any questions regarding this art, please call Allison Lauck at 317-816-8810 or e-mail [email protected] Greenwood (Johnson Co., Central Reg.) Aug. 16-17 WAMM Fest Layout Date: 09/27/12 CR:0 IR:0 Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.) Craig Park. Wineries, microbreweries, bands, entertainment, Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues food and juried art fair featuring over 50 artists. Ticket Riverfront. Fabulous blues concert, KCBS backyard and kids' proceeds donated to local charities. Adm. chg. 317-881-7575; BBQ competitions, boat cruises, 5k walk/run, concrete pig wammfest.com corral, kids' play area. Adm. chg. 2014 Festival Date: Aug. 16 800-559-2956; madisonribberfest.com Aug. 17 2014 Festival Dates: Aug. 15-16 Wabash (Wabash Co., East Reg.) Aug. 16-18 Wabash Herb Fest Hamlet (Starke Co., North Reg.) Paradise Spring Historical Park. Herbs, plants, garden items, Yellowstone Trail Fest crafts, free educational seminars, Chair Affair, a decorated Fairgrounds. Antique and classic car show, skits, vintage chair contest and auction. Herb bake-off. No adm. chg. fashion show, children's activities, pagaent, food, vendors, 260-563-6682 history display, parade and music. No adm. chg. 574-867-2461; YellowStoneTrailFest.com 2014 Festival Dates: Aug. 15-17
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Aug. 21-24 Aug. 23-25 Selma (Delaware Co., East Reg.) Rensselaer (Jasper Co., North Reg.) Selma Lions Club Annual Bluebird Days Festival Jasper County Fall Festival Selma Lions Clubhouse, Pavilion, and Vicinity. Four Jasper County Fairgrounds. Family entertainment, food days of food, carnival rides, vendors, entertainment, booths, antiques, farm toys, flea market, garden tractor parade, famous Lion's Club dinners. Nightly drawing for pull, demo derby, mud drags. No adm. chg. 219-866-8413; Marathon gasoline gift cards. No adm. chg. 765-749-9946; jaspercofallfestival.com facebook.com/Selma.Lions.Bluebird.Days.Festival Aug. 23-25 Aug. 22-24 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Sellersburg (Clark Co., South Reg.) 23rd Annual National Toy & Truck N' Sellersburg Celebrates! Construction Show and Auction Silver Creek Township Park. Family-friendly. Over 150 food Indianapolis Marriott East. Thousands of toy trucks and and crafts booths, free entertainment, carnival rides, parade, construction toys for sale. Auction, radio controlled semis, pancake breakfast, balloon glow, community luncheon. No adm. model contest. A great family outing. Adm. chg. 800-533-8293; chg. 812-786-3098; sellersburgcelebrates.com toytrucker.com 2014 Festival Dates: Aug. 21-23 Aug. 23-25 Aug. 22-25 Friendship (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.) Whispering Beard Folk Festival Vevay (Switzerland Co., South Central Reg.) First St. and Friendship Rd. 6th annual, 3-day music festival. Swiss Wine Festival Brings the best local and national talent in the Folk/Americana Riverfront Park. Wine tasting pavilion, featuring over 100 music. whisperingbeard.com varieties of Indiana wines, big name entertainment, Midwest Championship Grape Stomp, steintossen, riverboat cruises, Aug. 24-25 three stages of professional entertainment, grand festival Kouts (Porter Co., North Reg.) parade, arts and crafts, great food booths, beer garden, Aukiki River Festival amusement rides, 5k walk/run and more. Adm. chg. 1097 Baum’s Bridge Rd. Experience over 350 years of authentic 812-427-9463; swisswinefestival.org reenactments, 1700s-1930s, unique to this spot. Trader’s Row, music, food kids’ crafts, more. No adm. chg. 219-766-2302; kankakeevalleyhistoricalsociety.org
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Aug. 24 Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Beers Across the Wabash Downtown. Taste an assortment of ales and lagers Carve Up from 30 Indiana breweries. Adm. chg. 765-714-4844; BeersAcrossTheWabash.com Some FUn Aug. 24 Terre Haute (Vigo Co., West Reg.) Downtown Block Party Just Minutes West Downtown. Something for everyone! Live entertainment, of indianapolis in food, artists, children's activities, wine tasting, beer garden, car show and more. No adm. chg. 812-237-2536; Hendricks county downtownterrehaute.org 2014 Festival Date: Aug. 23 Here’s just a sampling of Aug. 24 what’s happening this fall: Decatur (Adams Co., East Reg.) Kekionga Festival Downtown and Riverside Center. Community festival • Mac Tools U.S. celebrating Decatur's heritage with historic reenactments, Nationals at Lucas crafts, food and fun. No adm. chg. 260-724-2604; Oil Raceway decaturchamber.org 2014 Festival Date: Aug. 23 • North Salem Old Aug. 24-25; Sep. 8; Oct. 26-27 Fashion Days Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.) Living History Days at the Old Fort Old Fort Park. See Jan. 26 listing. • Beasley’s Orchard Aug. 24 Corn Maze Crawfordsville (Montgomery Co., West Reg.) Taste of Montgomery County • Grape Harvest General Lew Wallace Study and Museum. A symphony of sounds and a festival of fabulous flavors that represent Festival at Chateau the best of Montgomery County. Adm. chg. 765-362-5769; Thomas Winery tasteofmontgomerycounty.com 2014 Festival Date: Aug. 23 Aug. 24 Elkhart (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Taste of the Gardens Wellfield Botanic Gardens. This unique event combines fine art, music and cuisine from area restaurants all within the beautiful setting of the Gardens. Adm. chg. 574-266-2006; WellFieldBotanicGardens.org 2014 Festival Date: Aug. 23 Aug. 24 Wabash (Wabash Co., East Reg.) Trucks in Paradise Paradise Spring Park. Trucks, cars, motorcycles, semis welcome. Dash plaques, trophies awarded, $15 entry fee. Door prizes, food and entertainment. Opens at 10am. No adm. chg. 260-494-8243 Riley Festival October 3-6 TourHendrickscounTy.com rileyfestival.com
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 51 AUGUST Aug. 24 Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Uptown Jazz and Blues Little Italy Downtown. Three stages of continuous live jazz and blues music, dancing, food, beer and wine. Adm. chg. 765-742-4044; uptownjazzandblues.com Festival 2014 Festival Date: Aug. 23 Clinton, Indiana Aug. 29-Sep. 1 Auburn (Dekalb Co., East Reg.) Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival Communitywide. Enjoy the Parade of Classics, downtown Festivities begin Friday Cruise-In, ice cream social, antique show, collector car auctions with a parade at 6pm and much more. No adm. chg. 260-925-3600; acdfestival.org Aug. 30-Sep. 2 Earl Park (Benton Co., West Reg.) Throughout the week, Earl Park Fall Festival enjoy one of the many Town Park. Flea markets, demo derby, car show, parade, events, including: wa-shoo, dodge ball, mud volleyball, carnival, great food and more! No adm. chg. 219-474-5081; earlparkfestival.com • Pizza Toss Contest 2014 Festival Dates: Aug. 29-Sep. 1 • Bocce Tournaments Aug. 30-Sep. 2 • River Duck Race New Castle (Henry Co., East Reg.) Farmer's Pike Antique, Arts and Crafts Festival • Italian Trip Giveaway Seven miles east of New Castle (SR 38) Acres of treasures, • Fireworks Finale 400 spaces of everything. Visit the Lighthouse Chapel. Southern gospel, bluegrass, dance to bands and food galore. Adm. chg. ONGOING ATTRACTIONS 765-332-2576; farmerspike.com Wine Garden • Grape Stomping Aug. 30-Sep. 1 Griffith (Lake Co., North Reg.) Mercato • Winery Museum Griffith Rock ‘n Rail Street Festival Outdoor Market Downtown on Broad St. Live music, great food, beer garden, arts/crafts, kids’ fun, car show Friday at 5pm and more. No Italian Food Booths adm. chg. 219-924-7500; griffith.in.gov Carnival • Beano (Bingo) Aug. 30-Sep. 2 Continuous Entertainment Clinton (Vermillion Co., West Reg.) Little Italy Festival Coal Town Museum & Water and 9th Streets. Experience Italy with music, food, Railroad Depot Museum dancing, rides and games for kids. Wagon rides, parade, flea market, fireworks. Tour historic landmark. No adm. chg. littleitalyfestival.org 2014 Festival Dates: Aug. 29-Sep. 1 Come and Aug. 30-Sep. 2 Experience Italy! Plymouth (Marshall Co., North Reg.) Marshall County Blueberry Festival Since 1967 Aug. 30 - Sep. 2 Centennial Park. Children's activities, food booths, carnival, parade, 15k and 5k run. Classic car show, craft booths, horse pull, garden tractor pulls, spectacular fireworks. Little Italy Festival Sports competitions, demonstrations at Historic Americana, Bicycle Cruise. Free entertainment on three stages, hot air P.O. Box 6 balloons. There's something for everyone! No adm. chg. Clinton, Indiana 47842 574-936-5020; blueberryfestival.org 2014 Festival Dates: Aug. 29-Sep. 1 www.littleitalyfestival.org
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Aug. 30 MARSHALL COUNTY Washington (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.) Wine, Cheese and Art Festival Meredith Plaza on Main St. Sample varieties of wine and cheese while listening to music. View antique cars, art and more. Blueberry $10 admission includes wine glass and tastings. Adm. chg. 812-254-5262; @dcchamber.com Festival SINCE 1967 Aug. 31 Cannelburg (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.) August 30 - September 2 Daviess County Amish Quilt Auction Simon J. Graber Community Building. The only auction selling authentic hand-stitched Amish made quilts from Daviess County. No adm. chg. 812-698-1697; daviesscounty. net Aug. 31-Sep. 1 Bloomington (Monroe Co., South Central Reg.) Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts Fourth St., Grant St. to Indiana St. Fine art, original craft, entertainment in a beautiful urban setting. One of the top art festivals in the nation. No adm. chg. 812-335-3814; 4thstreet.org Aug. 31 Columbus (Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg.) • 400+ Craft Booths Hospice of South Central Indiana Free Community Concert ~ Sponsored by • 15k Blueberry Stomp Faurecia • Live Entertainment Mill Race Park, 5th and Lindsey Streets. Fireworks, national and area bands, food and souvenir booths, no seating • 100+ Food Booths provided. Proceeds benefit Hospice patients with an advanced • Skydiving Demonstations illness and their families. No adm. chg. 812-314-8000; hospiceofsouthcentralindiana.org • Spectacular Fireworks Aug. 31-Sep. 2 • Sports Tournament Vernon (Jennings Co., South Central Reg.) Labor Day Antiques, Collectibles, Crafts & • Antique Car Show Flea Market • Bicycle Cruise Streets of Vernon, IN. Booths with over 100 dealers of antiques and vintage collectibles, crafts and other items. Food vendors. • Labor Day Parade No adm. chg. 812-346-8989; jenningscounty.org 2014 Festival Dates: Aug. 30-Sep. 1 • Hot Air Balloons Aug. 31 • Carnival Princeton (Gibson Co., South Reg.) Lyles Station New Beginnings Celebration Lyles Station Historic School and Museum grounds. Children's BlueberryFestival.org activities, live music and BBQ dinners. Tours of the historic school, 5k run/walk on Sat. No adm. chg. 812-385-2534; lylesstation.org Marshall County Blueberry Festival PO Box 639 Plymouth, IN 46563 888.936.5020
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54 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. AUGUST/september Aug. 31-Sep. 1 Metamora (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.) Metamora Old Time Music Festival Lane's End Barn. Free performances and workshops. Dulcimer, mandolin, guitar and more. Enjoy traditional music along the Whitewater Canal. No adm. chg. 765-647-2194; metamoramusic.pbworks.com 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 6-7 Aug. 31 Denver Days Festival Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Thursday - Sunday Miracle Mile Parade 2nd Weekend in August Gateway South District on Madison Ave. Established in 1957, Downtown Denver the 84 unit parade includes floats, marching bands, classic Parade, food, car show, entertainment cars, food vendors, kids' zone. No adm. chg. 317-781-4769; Contact: 765-985-2284 miraclemileparade.com 2014 Festival Date: Sep. 6 Hoosier Heritage Festival Aug. 31-Sep. 2 3rd Weekend in August North Salem (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) Miami County fairgrounds in Peru North Salem Old Fashion Days Celebrating our agricultural heritage Downtown and Machinery Field. Entertainment, food, raffle, with antique tractors, engines and equipment parade, horse pull, pie contest, truck pull, car show, 5k/10k Contact: 765-438-3835 walk run, line dancing, bike ride. No adm. chg. 765-676-6210; www.hoosierheritagefest.com northsalemoldfashiondays.com Mississinewa Triathlon Aug. 31-Sep. 1 2nd Weekend in September Tipton (Tipton Co., East Reg.) Mississinewa Park in Peru 53rd Annual Tecumseh Lodge Pow Wow Swim, bike, run triathlon Tipton County Fairgrounds. Enjoy American Indian dancing, Contact: Larry Brown at 765-473-6528 authentic arts and crafts and Native American food. 10am-11pm. Adm. chg. 317-745-2858; tecumsehlodge.org Amboy Fall Fest 2014 Festival Dates: Aug. 30-31 3rd Weekend in September Downtown Amboy SEPTEMBER Games, face painting, bake sale, Sep.-Dec. car show, parade, karaoke Decatur (Adams Co., East Reg.) Contact: 765-395-7412 Decatur Sculpture Walk Second St., Downtown. See Jun. 8 listing. Macy Fall Fest 3rd Weekend in September Sep. 1 Downtown Macy Auburn (Dekalb Co., East Reg.) Yard sales, games, food and bands Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival Contact: 574-835-6708 Communitywide. See Aug. 29 listing. Sep. 1-2 Oktoberfest Celebration Earl Park (Benton Co., West Reg.) 1st Weekend in October Earl Park Fall Festival Cole Porter Classic Town Park. See Aug. 30 listing. 5k, 15k run and 5k walk Sep. 1-2 Start at Circus City building and New Castle (Henry Co., East Reg.) run along Nickel Plate Trail Farmer's Pike Antique, Arts and Crafts Festival Contact: Jim Yates at 765-469-5066 Seven miles east of New Castle (SR 38). See Aug. 30 listing. Chili Cook-Off Riverwalk in Peru Sep. 1 Entertainment, chili cook-off, beer/wine Bloomington (Monroe Co., South Central Reg.) tent, food, kid's activities Fourth Street Festival of the Arts Contact: Mike Hines at 765-472-1902 and Crafts Fourth St., Grant St. to Indiana St. See Aug. 31 listing.
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Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 55 SEPTEMBER Sep. 1-2 Vernon (Jennings Co., South Central Reg.) Labor Day Antiques, Collectibles, Aug. 30-31, Crafts & Flea Market Sep. 1 & 2 Streets of Vernon, IN. See Aug. 31 listing Sep. 1-2 Clinton (Vermillion Co., West Reg.) Little Italy Festival Water and 9th Streets. See Aug. 30 listing. Sep. 1-2 Plymouth (Marshall Co., North Reg.) Marshall County Blueberry Festival Since 1967 Centennial Park. See Aug. 30 listing. Sep. 1 Farmer’s Pike Festival Metamora (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.) Metamora Old Time Music Festival Lane's End Barn. See Aug. 31 listing. Sep.-Oct. Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.) Michigan City Summer Festival Washington Park and various locations. See Apr.-Oct. listing. Sep. 1-2 North Salem (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) North Salem Old Fashion Days Downtown and Machinery Field. See Aug. 31 listing. Continuous Live Music Daily Sep. 1 Free With Admission! Tipton (Tipton Co., East Reg.) 53rd Annual Tecumseh Lodge Pow Wow Exhibitors’ Booths Open: Tipton County Fairgrounds. See Aug. 31 listing. Fri-Sun 9am-9pm, Mon 9am-5pm Sep. 1; Oct. 6 Admission $4 per person Lawrenceburg (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.) Under 10 yrs - $1, under 3 yrs - FREE Tri-State Antique Market More Free Parking (on grounds) Fairgrounds. See May 5 listing. Handicap Spaces - Free Shuttle Sep. 2 Brookville (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.) 8140 East 200 South 93rd Annual St. Peter's Labor Day Festival Church grounds. Delicious country-fried chicken, homemade New Castle, IN 47362 turtle soup, beer garden, handmade quilts, country store, WATCH for SIGNS on St. Rd. 38 games. Old-fashioned country hospitality, scenic setting. No between New Castle & Hagerstown adm. chg. 812-623-3670; stpetersbrookville.com 2014 Festival Date: Sep. 1 For INFO: Sep. 5-7 765-332-2576 Grabill (Allen Co., East Reg.) Grabill Country Fair Downtown. Buggy rides, handmade crafts, food vendors. Sat. morning parade, children's games and contests. No adm. chg. 260-627-5227; grabillcountryfair.com 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 4-6
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56 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. SEPTEMBER Sep. 5-8 Sep. 6-7 Montgomery (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.) Darlington (Montgomery Co., West Reg.) Montgomery Turkey Trot Festival Darlington Fish Fry & Festival Montgomery Ruritan Park. Did you ever see turkeys race Downtown Main St. Hand-breaded fish fry, car show, and pigs wrestle? You can see this, plus live entertainment, antique tractors, games and contests for all ages, parade, crafts, bingo and much more! Adm. chg. 812-698-0524; entertainment, vendors, kids' area. No adm. chg. 765-794-4787; montgomeryruritanclub.com/TurkeyTrot.htm darlingtonindiana.com Sep. 5-8 Sep. 6-7 Roann (Wabash Co., East Reg.) Pendleton (Madison Co., East Reg.) Roann Covered Bridge Festival Fall Creek Heritage Fair Downtown. Free family-oriented festival with three stages of Falls Park, N Pendleton Ave. 200 booths with a variety of arts entertainment, parade, tractor pulls, mud volleyball, basketball, and crafts. Lots of good food. Fri-Sat. 9am-6pm. No adm. chg. rides, vendors, games and more. No adm. chg. 765-833-2136; 765-393-1119 roanncoveredbridgefestival.com 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 5-6 Sep. 5-7 Sep. 6-7 Roanoke (Huntington Co., East Reg.) 60th Annual Roanoke Fall Festival Richmond (Wayne Co., East Reg.) Roanoke Park. Two parades, carnival rides, live entertainment, 7th Annual Gennett Records Walk of Fame tractor pull, demo derby, free kids' games, cornbag toss Music Festival Main St. and Whitewater Gorge Park. Richmond launched tournament, paint ball, food, fun! No adm. chg. 260-672-3451; some of the world's greatest recording artists such as discoverroanoke.org Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Hoagy Carmichael, Sep. 5-7 Gene Autry and Jell Roll Morton. Adm. chg. 765-962-2860; Tipton (Tipton Co., East Reg.) starrgennett.org Tipton County Pork Festival Downtown Courthouse Square. Enjoy our famous pork chop Sep. 6; Oct. 4; Nov. 1; Dec. 6 dinners. Experience food vendors, shopping, arts and crafts, Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) pageants, carnival, two parades and free entertainment. No Goshen First Fridays adm. chg. tiptoncountyporkfestival.com Downtown. See Jan. 4 listing. TOGeTHerWeSave.COM Sep. 6-8 during hot summer months, Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.) adjust your thermostat 37th Annual Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show to 76 degrees and Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds. More than 75 gem, jewelry, lOWer yOur bill by $30. mineral and fossil dealers. Silent auctions, children's activities, educational displays. Scientific society meetings. No adm. chg. 317-889-2992; 500earthsciencesclub.org/ Sep. 6-8 Sep. 5-8 Jasper (Dubois Co., North Reg.) Elnora (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.) Little Cousin Jasper Festival Inc White River Valley Antique Show Historic Courthouse Square. Three days of family fun, Daviess County Fairgrounds, SR 57. Working demonstrations arts and crafts, food, games, parade, contests and free of threshing machines. Sawmills, sorghum, apple butter and entertainment every day. No adm. chg. 219-866-5001; antique machinery.Copyright©2011 Gospel night. St.ClaireGroup Children's day is Fri. Adm. chg. littlecousinjasper.com Client: HSR Job Name:812-636-4587; Hoosier Festival wrvaa.org Guide Mini Ads—2012 Job Number: HSR-HSR-HSR-24092014 Festival Dates: Sep. 5-7 Specs: 2.125” x 1” Ad 4C Publication: Sep. 6-7 If you have any questions regardingSep. this 6-8 art, please call Allison Lauck at 317-816-8810 or e-mail [email protected] Pendleton (Madison Co., East Reg.) Princeton Layout(Gibson Date: Co., 09/27/12 South Reg.) CR:0 IR:0 Civil War Days Pendleton Fall Festival Lafayette Park. Civil War encampment and reenactments. Downtown. Antiques, arts, crafts, fair food, unique shops, baby School day, ladies tea, battles, living history. Lincoln at contest, concert series, art show, quilt show, children's area and the train station, skirmishes. No adm. chg. 812-385-6821; entertainment. No adm. chg. 765-606-5771; pendletonin.org princeton-indiana.com 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 5-6
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 57 SEPTEMBER Sep. 7-8 Sep. 7-8 Anderson (Madison Co., East Reg.) Knightstown (Henry Co., East Reg.) Andersontown Powwow and Knightstown Fall Fest Indian Market Town Square. Arts and crafts, antiques, food booths, Athletic Park. Embrace the spirit of a Native American pumpkin patch, train rides, Hoosier gym tours and live Powwow. Handmade authentic Native American art, music both days. Rain or shine. No adm. chg. 800-668-1895; painting, jewelry, sculpture, cultural items in Indian Market. knightstownchamber.org Exhibition and inter-tribal dancing, performances, cultural Sep. 7-8 demonstrations, storytelling, food, family fun. Adm. chg. Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.) andersontownpowwow.org Salute to Veterans of WWII Indiana Military Museum Grounds. Annual living history event Sep. 7 with WWII reenactment, vendors, indoor and outdoor static Spencer (Owen Co., West Reg.) displays, food and refreshments available. WWII veterans BBQ & Blues receive free admission. Adm. chg. McCormick's Creek State Park. Live blues music, 812-882-1941; indianamilitarymuseum.net barbecue choices and children's activities. Located in beautiful McCormick's Creek State Park. Park admission Sep. 7-8 fee required. Noon-8pm. No adm. chg. 812-829-4344; Ligonier (Noble Co., East Reg.) Stone's Trace Pioneer Festival friendsmccormickscreek.org 2014 Festival Date: Sep. 6 US 33, 2 miles south of Ligonier. Pre 1870 trade crafts practiced by our forefathers. Period entertainment, black Sep. 7-8 powder skills, food, special events, children's activities. Adm. Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.) chg. 260-856-2666; stonestrace.com Bridgeton Milling and Craft Demo Days Bridgeton Gristmill, 1878 Grounds. Live demonstrations at the Sep. 7 mill. Grinding flour and cornmeal on 200-year-old French burr Valparaiso (Porter Co., North Reg.) stones. Pioneer craft demonstrations, fiber arts. No adm. chg. Valparaiso Popcorn Festival 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com Downtown. Family fun for all ages! Arts and craft booths, popcorn parade, 5k run, live entertainment on two event Sep. 7-8 stages. No adm. chg. 219-464-8332; valparaisoevents.com Columbus (Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg.) Columbus Scottish Festival Sep. 8-10 Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds. Celtic music, car Oxford (Benton Co., West Reg.) show, food, beer garden, bagpipers, Midwest-Highland Games Dan Patch Days Festival Championship, sheepdog and highland dance competitions, Rommel Park and Lions Grounds. Music, food and fun games. reenactors, children's activities. Adm. chg. 812-546-6060; Contests and rides. Fish fry, flea market, camping, softball, parade, motorcycle run and beer garden. No adm. chg. scottishfestival.org 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 6-7 765-401-0131; danpatchdays.net Sep. 7-8 Sep. 8; Oct. 26-27 Zionsville (Boone Co., Central Reg.) Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.) Zionsville Lion's Club 60th Annual Fall Festival Living History Days at the Old Fort Lions Park SR 334. Parade, carnival rides, arts and crafts fair, Old Fort Park. See Jan. 26 listing. live music, pet pavilion and other entertainment. Car show Sun. Sep. 8, 13-14 No adm. chg. 317-873-5540; zionsvillelions.com; Shelbyville (Shelby Co., Central Reg.) zlionsevents.com Shelby County Arts Fest 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 6-7 Forest Hill Cemetery, Tour D’ Art Sep. 8. Sep. 7 The Strand Theater, meet the artist Sep. 13. Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Downtown, art show (Grover Museum), vendors, activities, French Market farmers market, music Sep. 14. No adm. chg. 317-364-0712; 42nd and Central, St. Joan of Arc Church. One of Indy's best shelbycountyartsfest.com neighborhood festivals with live entertainment, artisan booths, Sep. 13-14 children's activities and French and American cuisine. No adm. Lebanon (Boone Co., Central Reg.) chg. 317-238-5508; sjoa.org/frenchmarket Back to the Fifties Festival, Inc Downtown on the Square. Entertainment, food, kids’ activities, classic car and bicycle shows, booths, art and photography show, street dance, 5k run. Free shuttle. No pets. No adm. chg. 866-447-5050; fiftiesfestival.com 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 12-13
58 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. SEPTEMBER
Come Have Some Family Fun in Boone County!
Come for the car show at Back to the Fifties in Lebanon or the carnival rides at the Zionsville Fall Festival. Spend a day at the Indiana HS Rodeo Bash or the Boone County 4H Fair. Take in a polo match, a bicycle race, a world class horse show or a go-cart grand prix. Whenever you’re ready to visit, Boone County has something fun for you and your family - right here in the Heart of Indiana!
CalendarBoone County Home & Garden Showof LEBANON Events- APRIL Brick Street Market & Market Eve ZIONSVILLE - MAY Boone County Rodeo Bash LEBANON - JUNE Jamestown Annual Fish Fry JAMESTOWN - JUNE July 4th Celebrations LEBANON AND ZIONSVILLE - JULY Boone County 4H Fair LEBANON - JULY Sunday Night Concerts ZIONSVILLE - JULY Boone County Polo Event WHITESTOWN - JULY - AUGUST Trader’s Point Hunt Charity Horse Show ZIONSVILLE Centurion Bicycle Race ZIONSVILLE - AUGUST Labor Day Festival ADVANCE - SEPTEMBER Zionsville Fall Festival SEPTEMBER Back to the Fifties Festival LEBANON - SEPTEMBER Festival of the Turning Leaves THORNTOWN - SEPTEMBER - SEPTEMBER Lincoln's Lebanon & Civil War Re-enactment LEBANON Grand Prix of Whitestown WHITESTOWN - OCTOBER - OCTOBER Autumn Artscape & Brick Street Chili Cook-Off ZIONSVILLE Village Ghost Walk ZIONSVILLE - OCTOBER Christmas in the Village ZIONSVILLE - DECEMBER Holidays at Dull’s Tree Farm THORNTOWN - DECEMBER
For latest dates on all festivities plus the news & updates, please visit www.boonecvb.com.
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 59 SEPTEMBER Sep. 13-14 Sep. 14-15 Canaan (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.) Danville (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) 49th Annual Canaan Fall Festival and 47th Annual Danville Tri Kappa Fair on the Square Pony Express Mail Run Celebration Courthouse Square. Crafts, live music, food vendors, farmers Town Square. Parade, pony express, pie baking contest, vintage market, kettle corn, antiques and collectibles. No adm. chg. tractors, entertainment, food, games, corn hole, flea market, [email protected]; danvilletrikappa.org Indian themed arts. No adm. chg. 812-839-4770; 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 13-14 visitmadison.org Sep. 14 Sep. 13-15 Hammond (Lake Co., North Reg.) Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) 8th Annual DHC Bizarre Bazaar Indy's Irish Fest Downtown, Harrison Park along Hohman Ave. Games, Military Park. Three days of Irish music, dance, shopping, run activities, car show, 5k run, music, contest, vendors. No adm. and walk, cultural exhibits, children's area. Adm. chg. chg. 219-512-4298; downtownhammond.org 317-713-7117; indyirishfest.com Sep. 14 Sep. 13-15 Mishawaka (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.) Lanesville (Harrison Co., South Reg.) The Festival of The Oaks Lanesville Heritage Weekend The Oaks, 16323 Roosevelt Rd. Free games and crafts for Heritage Park. Three days of family entertainment. Antique kids. Fill your car and come for the craft vendors, food, music, farm equipment and demonstrations, truck and tractor pulls, a door prize and lots of fun! $2 Parking chg. No adm. chg. children's rides, parade, fiddlers' contest and more. No adm. 574-229-2256; oaksatsouthpaw.com chg. 812-952-2027; lanesvilleheritageweekend.org 2014 Festival Date: Sep. 13 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 12-14 Sep. 14-22 Sep. 13-15 Friendship (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.) Paoli (Orange Co., South Reg.) Friendship Flea Market Paoli Fall Festival One mile east of town on SR 62. See Jun. 8-16 listing. Downtown Square. Three days of arts, crafts, food and fun in Sep. 14 Paoli, Indiana. No adm. chg. 812-723-2739 Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.) 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 12-14 Indiana State ICS Chili Cook-Off Sep. 13-15 Patrick Henry Square. International Chili Society's Indiana Chesterton (Porter Co., North Reg.) State Cook-Off. Chili sampling, musical entertainment and a Wizard of Oz Festival tube race on the Wabash River. No adm. chg. 800-886-6443; Thomas Centennial Park. Step into the Land of Oz with vincennescvb.org family fun in a charming downtown atmosphere for the Sep. 14-15 festival's 31st year running. No adm. chg. 219-926-6283; ozfestivalchesterton.com New Harmony (Posey Co., South Reg.) Kuntsfest Sep. 14 Main Street and throughout Historic New Harmony. Logansport (Cass Co., East Reg.) German Festival honors founding fathers of New Harmony. Art on the Avenue Two days of music, food, reenactments, artwork, crafts, Little Turtle Waterway Plaza. Great music and tasty food. Over gifts, furnishings, clothing. No adm. chg. 812-682-3352; 30 artists and an adult beverage tent with live bands. Adm. chg. newharmony.biz/sponsored_events.php#fc3 574-735-2787; casscountyarts.org Sep. 14-22 Sep. 14-15 Friendship (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.) Brownstown (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.) National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association's Brownstown MelonFest National Championship Shoot Courthouse Square. Crafts, games, food, parade, free Grounds of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. entertainment, many activities featuring watermelons. Shooting competitions, living history demonstrations and Family fun, free parking. No adm. chg. 812-358-0844; crafts, period music, muzzleloading supplies, children's activities, brownstownmelonfest.com museum. Adm. chg. 800-745-1493; nmlra.org Sep. 14 Sep. 14-15 Culver (Marshall Co., North Reg.) Muncie (Delaware Co., East Reg.) Culver Wine Fair Old Washington Street Festival Culver Cove Resort & Conference Center. A gorgeous wine 500 block of E Washington St. Two entertainment stages, arts fair held on the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee complete with and crafts, food, demonstrations, kids' area, car show, historic 10 Indiana wineries, entertainment and boat tours. Adm. chg. home tours and Emily Kimbrough's Home Museum. No adm. 574-842-5253; facebook.com/culverwinefair chg. 765-289-9304; muncie-ecna.org 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 13-14
60 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. SEPTEMBER Sep. 14 Sep. 19-22 Reynolds (White Co., West Reg.) Nappanee (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Reynolds Fest Nappanee Apple Festival Downtown. Free entertainment for children of all ages Downtown, Depot Plaza, Municipal Airport, Callander featuring rides, a circus, parade, car and truck show, chicken fry Sportsplex. The Nappanee Apple Festival attracts over 80,000 and fireworks. No adm. chg. 574-870-3566; people and is home to Indiana's largest 7' baked apple pie! No reynoldsfest.com adm. chg. 574-773-7812; nappaneeapplefestival.org Sep. 14-15 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 18-21 Rising Sun (Ohio Co., South Central Reg.) Rising Sun Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts Sep. 20-22 Riverfront along the Ohio River. Featuring over 50 artist French Lick (Orange Co., South Reg.) booths, music, wine, food. No adm. chg. 888-776-4786; Block Bash risingsunfestival.org The nation's top eight chainsaw carvers compete for three days in the heart of French Lick. Live music, artisans. No adm. Sep. 14 chg. 812-936-3030; bearhollowwoodcarvers.com Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.) Taste of Hancock County Sep. 20-22 Downtown, Courthouse Plaza. Live music and food samplings Francesville (Pulaski Co., North Reg.) benefiting FUSE and the Greenfield Area Chamber of Francesville Fall Festival Commerce. Purchase food tickets. 4pm-10pm. Adm. chg. Downtown. Free entertainment daily, arts, crafts, flea markets, 317-477-4188; greenfieldcc.org fun run, dinners, parade, auto show, garden tractor pull, corn Sep. 14-15 hole, contests, demonstrations. Opens at 4:30pm on Fri. No Washington (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.) adm. chg. 219-567-9689; francesvillefallfestival.com 20th Century Chevy Car Fest Eastside Park. Cruise in on Sat. night! Enjoy the fabulous show Sep. 20-22 of custom cars, antiques, most modern. Awards on Sun. No Frankton (Madison Co., East Reg.) adm. chg. 812-617-5580; 20thcenturychevy.com Frankton Heritage Days/Balloon Extravaganza Northwest side of town. Celebrating 38 years! Hometown and Sep. 15 family-focused. Live entertainment, hot air balloon rides and West Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) race, pedal tractor pull, multiple events each day! Free shuttle Art on The Wabash service. Adm. chg. 765-754-3218; heritagedays.org Tapawingo Park. Artists from 15 counties display their art 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 19-21 along the beautiful Wabash River in this juried fair. No adm. chg. 800-721-2787; artonthewabash.com Sep. 20-22 2014 Festival Date: Sep. 21 Princeton (Gibson Co., South Reg.) Golden Heritage Days Festival Sep. 15 Courthouse Square. Enjoy Gibson County's largest festival Franklin (Johnson Co., Central Reg.) featuring food, live entertainment, crafts with activities 66th Indiana Masonic Home Festival and rides for the kids! No adm. chg. 812-385-2134; Indiana Masonic Home campus. Annual event for the gibsoncountychamber.org whole family with food, entertainment, arts, crafts, children's fun area, parade. No adm. chg. 317-736-6141; Sep. 20-21 indianamasonichome.org Middlebury (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Sep. 18-21 Middlebury Fall Festival Downtown Parks. A community celebration featuring local Sullivan (Sullivan Co., West Reg.) artisans and crafters in a small town atmosphere with Sullivan County Rotary Corn Festival Downtown Square, 100 Court House Square. Free music our local Amish community. No adm. chg. 574-825-4300; nightly, carnival rides, delicious fair food and multiple middleburyfestivals.com vendors cover the square lawn to promote a family-friendly Sep. 20-22 atmosphere. No adm. chg. 812-268-5800; sullivanrotary.org Milltown (Crawford Co., South Reg.) Milltown Community Festival Riley Festival Downtown. A community festival that provides an array of musical performers and a weekend packed with fun events for October 3-6 the entire family. No adm. chg. 812-633-4848; rileyfestival.com townofmilltown.org/community_festval
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 61 SEPTEMBER Sep. 20-22 Sep. 21-22 Donaldson (Marshall Co., North Reg.) Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.) MoonTree Fest Johnny Appleseed Festival MoonTree Sudios, 9601 Union St. Art outdoors! Including art Johnny Appleseed Park. Two-day period festival with an array of experiences with wood, clay, textiles and paint; dinner theater, food, crafts, antiques and music. Fun for the whole family! No Plein Air Painters, music, food and good company. No adm. chg. adm. chg. johnnyappleseedfest.com 574-935-1712; moontreestudios.org Sep. 21-22 Sep. 20-22 Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.) Salem (Washington Co., South Reg.) Koh-Koh-Mah and David Foster Living Old Settlers Day Festival History Encampment John Hay Center/Stevens Memorial Museum. Celebration of Western Howard Co. French and Indian battle, music, local heritage. Village demonstrations, arts and craft vendors, horse and artillery demonstration, 1700s food and crafts, flea market vendors and food. Morgan Raiders reenactment. tomahawk throwing contest, children's militia drills. Adm. chg. No adm. chg. 812-883-8131; oldsettlersdays.org 765-883-7768; kohkohmah.com Sep. 20-22 Sep. 21-22 Attica (Fountain Co., West Reg.) Fountain City (Wayne Co., East Reg.) Potawatomi Festival Levi Coffin Days Festival Ouibache Park on the Riverfront. ''On the Banks of the 46th annual festival includes a flea market, parade, live Wabash'' and Downtown Attica, you'll find arts and crafts, flea entertainment, food, kids' activities and fun for all ages. market, food, entertainment, heritage and Sunday parade. Adm. Free adm. $3 parking. No adm. chg. 765-847-2691; chg. 765-299-5700; Potawatomifestival.com indianafestivals.org Sep. 20-21 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 19-21 Plainfield (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) Quaker Day Festival TOGeTHerWeSave.COM Al and Jan Barker Athletic Complex. Something for everyone! by Changing six of your Carnival rides, food, vendor tent, entertainment, talent show, inCandesCent light bulbs historic walking tours, parade and car show. No adm. chg. to Cfls, you’ll 317-839-3800; quakerdayfestival.weebly.com Save $40 Or MOre a year. Sep. 21-22 New Harmony (Posey Co., South Reg.) Arts in Harmony Corner of Tavern and Main. See May 4-5 listing. Sep. 21-28 Sep. 21-22 Mitchell (Lawrence Co., South Central Reg.) Mitchell Persimmon Festival Shelbyville (Shelby Co., Central Reg.) Main St. 67th annual festival. Persimmon pudding and novelties, Blue River Valley Pioneer Fair free entertainment, parade, pioneer village, food tents, Shelby County Fairgrounds. Experience living history from photography Copyright©2011and art exhibits, carnival St.ClaireGroup rides. No adm. chg. 1822-1865 in a village of costumed participants.Client: Enjoy HSR Job Name: Hoosier Festival Guide Mini Ads—2012 Job Number: HSR-HSR-HSR-2409 812-849-4441; persimmonfestival.org the sights, scents and sounds of crafters making music, 2014 FestivalSpecs: Dates: 2.125” Sep. 20-27x 1” Ad 4C Publication: magic, horseshoes and more. Adm.If you chg. have 317-392-4634; any questions regarding this art, please call Allison Lauck at 317-816-8810 or e-mail [email protected] Sep. 21-22 grovermuseum.org Layout Date: 09/27/12 CR:0 IR:0 Spencer (Owen Co., West Reg.) Sep. 21 Owen County Apple Butter Festival Brookston (White Co., West Reg.) Courthouse Square. 37th annual festival with contests, crafts, Brookston Apple Popcorn Festival food, parade and entertainment for the entire family. Sponsored Downtown Square. Breakfast at the firehouse and family by Spencer Lions Club. No adm. chg. 812-829-3168 entertainment on the stage. 5k, 10k and fun run. No adm. chg. Sep. 21 765-563-1022; applepopcornfestival.org Fishers (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Sep. 21-22 Oktoberfest at Saxony Sheridan (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Witten Park. Enjoy German food, arts and crafts vendors, Harvest Moon Festival food vendors and a beer garden. The festival will also host Biddle Memorial Park. Craft and food vendors, carnival, classic live entertainment all day. No adm. chg. 317-595-3195; cars, great pumpkin chuck, 5k run/walk, entertainment both fishersfreedomfestival.org days, kids' activities, motorcycle drive-in parking available. No adm. chg. 317-758-2504; sheridanharvestmoon.com
62 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. SEPTEMBER Sep. 21 Sep. 27-29 Pleasant View (Shelby Co., Central Reg.) Scottsburg (Scott Co., South Reg.) Pleasant View Heritage Day Festival Hardy Lake Raptor Days Downtown. Annual street fair with arts and crafts, vendor Hardy Lake SRA. A weekend full of programming focusing on booths, car and motorcycle show, food, entertainment, parade, native birds of prey. Includes live bird programs and tours of auction, games, antique tractors. No adm. chg. 317-862-8411 the Raptor Center. Reservoir gate admission fee. Pontoon 2014 Festival Date: Sep. 20 tours optional. Fee charged. No adm. chg. 812-794-3800; Sep. 21-22 friendsofhardylake.com Rochester (Fulton Co., North Reg.) Sep. 27-29 Trail of Courage Living History Festival Hope (Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg.) Fulton County Historical Society grounds, US 31 and CR 375 Hope Heritage Days N. French-Indian War, Revolutionary War, western fur trade Town Square. Bartholomew County's largest festival featuring encampments of pre-1840s. Foods cooked over open fires, parade, fireworks, concerts, food and vendor booths, pioneer Indian dances, programs each day. Adm. chg. 574-223-4436; village, car show and more. Our 46th year! No adm. chg. fultoncountyhistory.org 812-546-HOPE (4673); heritageofhope.com 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 20-21 Sep. 27-29 Sep. 22 Angola (Steuben Co., North Reg.) Kewanna (Fulton Co., North Reg.) Pokagon Sea Plane Splash In Kewanna Fall Festival - ''Tribute To Pokagon State Park Potawatomi Inn Beach and Lawn. 8am-2pm, Home Town Heroes'' sea planes will be arriving and landing on Lake James, rolling Street and Park. Free circus daily, carnival rides, continous up onto the beach for viewing and limited free rides. Park gate live entertainment, flea market, crafts, auction, parade, admission fee only. No adm. chg. 260-833-2012; garden tractor pull, Chief Kewanna run/walk. No adm. chg. seaplanepilots.org/inspa 574-653-2055 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 26-28 Sep. 25-29 Versailles (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.) Sep. 27 Versailles Pumpkin Show Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.) Courthouse Square. Second oldest festival in Indiana. Large Kokomo Oktoberfest parade Sat., giant pumpkin contest, carnival rides, live Downtown. Celebrate Oktoberfest in Kokomo with entertainment, contests of all kinds. No adm. chg. German food, a German band, beer garden, large Volkswagen 888-747-5394; ripleycountytourism.com/pumpkin/ cruise-in, vendors, kids' activities. No adm. chg. 765-457-5301; 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 24-28 greaterkokomo.com Sep. 27-28 Sep. 27-28 Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.) Annual Old Court Days Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Courthouse Square. See May 24-26 listing. Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds. Auctions, antiques, Amish and Sep. 27-29 Mennonite food, crafts, kids' activities and more. Help support Fairmount (Grant Co., East Reg.) the worldwide relief programs of MCC. No adm. chg. Fairmount Museum Days/James Dean Festival Main St. and Playacres Park. Authentic James Dean 888-503-8559; mennonitesale.org memorabilia, two motorcycles at the museum. James Dean Sep. 27 look-alike contest, custom car show, carnival, parade, Speedway (Marion Co., Central Reg.) crafts, food, entertainment. No adm. chg. 765-948-4555; Speedway Spectacular jamesdeanartifacts.com Main St. and Leonard Park. Features walk/run, community Sep. 27-29 parade, kids' games, face and pumpkin painting, vendor booths, Thorntown (Boone Co., Central Reg.) chili cook-off and corn hole tournament. No adm. chg. Festival of the Turning Leaves 317-244-3789; speedwaychamber.org Main St. Bluegrass Jam Friday. Parade, car show, free Sep. 27-28 entertainment, children's area, crafts, street fair and Greensburg (Decatur Co., South Central Reg.) food court all weekend. No adm. chg. 765-436-7687; Tree City Fall Festival thorntownfestival.org Courthouse Square. Music and art festival includes parade, 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 26-28 vendors, lip-sync, idol contests, queen pageant, Little Miss and Mister pageants. No adm. chg. 877-883-5447; treecityfallfestival.com
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Sep. 27-29 Sep. 28-29 Wanatah (LaPorte Co., North Reg.) Griffith (Lake Co., North Reg.) Wanatah Scarecrow Festival 34th Annual Fall Harvest Craft Festival Scarecrow Square, N Main St. Parade, car show, fall harvest Griffith Central Park. Large variety of quality handmade crafts! contests, craft and food vendors, 5k run/3k walk, 3-on-3 Tasty lunch menu and desserts. Start Christmas shopping tourney, scarecrow sculpting. Free entertainment and shuttle. here! Join us for a great weekend. No adm. chg. 219-838-1025; No adm. chg. 800-548-1417; scarecrowfest.org troop264griffith.scoutlander.com 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 27-28 Sep. 28-29 Sep. 28-Oct. 31 Angola (Steuben Co., North Reg.) Angola Civil War Days Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Commons Park. Battle re-enactments, Civil War dance, Fall Harvest Festival Saturday night artillery fire, interactive historical events and 7010 E Raymond St. Tractor-drawn hayride to pumpkin famous historical characters. No adm. chg. 800-LAK-E101; patch, pumpkin-eating dinosaur, exotic animals, straw bale and cornfield mazes, weekend food and music. Adm. chg. angolacivilwardays.com watermansfamilyfarm.com Sep. 28-29 Sep. 28 Atlanta (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Valparaiso (Porter Co., North Reg.) Atlanta New Earth Festival Fall Valpo-Fest Motorcycle-Car Show Downtown. 40th annual event with over 600 vendors Porter County Expo Center. New and used parts, bikes, cars, downtown. Juried art show, crafts, antiques, food and more. leather, bike rodeo, show trophy awards, food, beer, live band. 9am-6pm. No adm. chg. 765-292-2626; Adm. chg. 800-800-6034; valpo-fest.com atlantaindiana.com Sep. 28-29 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 27-28 Huntington (Huntington Co., East Reg.) Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival Sep. 28 Hier's Park. Relive the mid-1800s. Encampment, military drills, Avon (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) pioneer town and village, entertainment, farmers' market, Avon Community Heritage Festival antiques, crafts, children's games, food and more. Adm. chg. Parade between US 36 and 100 N and Dan Jones Rd. begins at 800-848-4282; pioneerfestival.org 10am. Festival hours 10am to dusk. No adm. chg. 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 27-28 avonchamber.org Sep. 28-29 Sep. 28 Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.) Burnettsville (White Co., West Reg.) Harvest Celebration Festival Burnettsville Community Day Lanthier Winery. "Fall Into Fun" at Lanthier Winery's 17th Downtown. Fireman breakfast, 5k/10k run/walk, garage sales, Annual Harvest Celebration Festival while enjoying wine car show, contests, square dance, antique tractor pull. Parade tasting, festival food, and entertainment. No adm. chg. at 2pm. Live entertainment. No adm. chg. 800-552-2446; 812-273-2409; lanthierwinery.com/events-harvest.html beebumble5k.org Sep. 28-29 Sep. 28 Carmel (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) North Webster (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.) Carmel International Arts Festival 4th Annual Heart of the Harvest Arts & Design District. Featuring 135 diverse juried artists with Fall Festival two stages of live entertainment featuring international dance Downtown. Enjoy live music, artisan and vendor and music. Fun atmosphere for the whole family. No adm. chg. market, soups and hand-painted bowls, shopping and carmelartsfestival.org sales. Family fun for all! No adm. chg. 574-834-1600; Sep. 28 northwebster.com Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Digging through the Past - Building to the Future, Sep. 28-Oct. 27 featuring the Riverview Hospital Twilight Trail Run Whiteland (Johnson Co., Central Reg.) & Walk Kelsay Farms Strawtown Koteewi Park, 12302 Strawtown Ave. Kelsay Farms. Dairy farm, corn maze, farm tours, pumpkins, Entertaining and educational onsite archaeological activities for music, food, hayrides, kids' play area, moo choo, Bale Mountain, the entire family. Fee for Twilight Run & Walk. 317-770-4400; milkshakes, burgers, family fun. Adm. chg. 317-535-4136; myhamiltoncountyparks.com kelsayfarms.com
64 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Sep. 28-29 Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.) Historic Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art GREENFIELD Historic neighborhood, Broadway St. to Vine St. Southern Indiana's premier outdoor juried fine arts and crafts One of Indiana’s show. Riverfront Foodfest and live entertainment. Kids' Largest Arts/Crafts Korner activity tent. No adm. chg. 812-265-2956; FESTIVALS madisonchautauqua.com 2014 Festival Dates: Sep. 27-28 Sep. 28-Oct. 31 Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Pumpkin Harvest Festival Stonycreek Farm. 41st Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival. Hayrides, pumpkin patch, bonfire parties, school field trips, zip line, jumping pillow, family fun! 317-773-3344; stonycreekfarm.net OCTOBER Oct.-Dec. Decatur (Adams Co., East Reg.) Decatur Sculpture Walk Second St., Downtown. See Jun. 8 listing. Oct. 1-31 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) RILEY FESTIVAL Fall Harvest Festival 7010 E Raymond St. See Sep. 28 listing. OCTOBER 3-6 Oct. 1-27 www.rileyfestival.com Whiteland (Johnson Co., Central Reg.) [email protected] Kelsay Farms Kelsay Farms. See Sep. 28 listing. 317-462-2141 Oct. Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.) Also home of the Michigan City Summer Festival HJ Ricks Centre for the Arts Washington Park and various locations. See Apr.-Oct. listing. www.rickscentre.com Oct. 1-31 Ligonier (Noble Co., East Reg.) Pumpkin Fantasyland Fashion Farm. Pumpkins, gourds and squash are used to create well-known characters and historical events. Hayrides, mazes and refreshments. Adm. chg. 260-894-4498; fashionfarminc.com 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 1-31 Oct. 1-31 Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Pumpkin Harvest Festival Stonycreek Farm. See Sep. 28 listing. Oct. 1-31 Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.) The Family Pumpkin Patch S&H Campground. Fun for the entire family! Pumpkin patch, archery tag, inflatable playground, corn maze, 122 W. Main St., Greenfield, IN 46140 hayrides and concessions. Adm. chg. 317-326-3208; 317-477-8687 Toll-free 866-384-TOUR thefamilypumpkinpatch.com [email protected] 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 1-31 www.visithancockcounty.com
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 65 OCTOBER Oct. 3-6 Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.) Riley Festival Downtown US 40 and SR 9. One of Indiana's largest craft festivals. Photography, fine arts, poetry, home-arts/quilt shows. 475 varied booths, two parades, entertainment tent. Great festival food. Free parking at fairgrounds, 50 cent shuttle. Thu. 5pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat. 9am-9pm; Sunday 11am-5pm. No adm. chg. See ad on pg. 41. 317-462-2141; rileyfestival.com Join us for a family-friendly 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 2-5 Halloween event including the Oct. 3-5 rides you love at Holiday World, Seymour (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.) plus not-so-scary Halloween fun. 41st Annual Seymour Oktoberfest Downtown. Seymour's 41st annual Oktoberfest. Enjoy arts, Every Weekend Beginning crafts, food, biergarten, parade, free entertainment and more! September 21 and 22 No adm. chg. 812-523-1414; seymouroktoberfest.com through October 25, 26 and 27 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 2-4 Oct. 3-5 Shipshewana (LaGrange Co., North Reg.) Shipshewana Fall Crafters Fair Downtown. A nnual fall festival of crafters, demonstrators and musicians. A tribute to the crafting and old-fashioned culture in the surrounding countryside. No adm. chg. 260-768-7589; FallCraftersFair.com Oct. 3-6 Monticello (Co., West Reg.) White County Pork n’ Pumpkin Festival Countywide. Oktoberfest, country and western night, food, Call or visit HolidayWorld.com for fun, family games and street dancing. Dinner cruise, fishing, days and hours of operation! artists, wine tasting, classic cars. No adm. chg. 574-870-0718; porkandpumpkinfestival.com Trick-or-Treat Trail Oct. 4-6 Halloween Corn Mazes Bloomfield (Greene Co., South Central Reg.) Pumpkin Decorating Bloomfield Apple Festival Holidog’s 3D Adventure Town Park. Various craft and food vendors, carnival, car show, live music, free parking and shuttle service. No adm. chg. Fall Fun Food 812-381-1500; Bloomfield Apple Festival Themed Entertainment 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 3-4 ...and much more! Oct. 4-5 Borden (Clark Co., South Reg.) Borden Valley Day Festival Borden Community Park. A family event with a parade, 5k walk/run, arts and craft booths, chicken BBQ, fish fry, and entertainment. No adm. chg. 812-967-2234; bordenindiana.com Oct. 4-5 Alexandria (Madison Co., East Reg.) Gaither Fall Festival THEME PARK SR 9. A weekend of concerts, art and craft vendors, great food, and children's activities in the Gaither's hometown of 1-877 Go Family Alexandria. No adm. chg. 800-520-4664; familyfallfest.com www.HolidayWorld.com Jct. Ind 162 & 245 South of I-64 Santa Claus, Indiana
66 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. OCTOBER Oct. 4; Nov. 1; Dec. 6 Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Goshen First Fridays Downtown. See Jan. 4 listing. Oct. 4-6 Metamora (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.) Metamora Canal Days Autumn Festival Whitewater Canal. Celebrate Fall in Metamora, Indiana's Canal Town. Craft and antique vendors along Whitewater Canal. Operating grist mill, canal boat, train. No adm. chg. 765-647-2194; metamoraindiana.com ArtsWalk 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 3-5 October 3, 2013 Oct. 4-6 Newport (Vermillion Co., West Reg.) Downtown Muncie Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb More than 15 galleries with artist Courthouse Square. Timed competition for antique receptions, music, hands-on cars, car show, collector car auction, swap meet and experiences and more! flea market, parade, fireworks and much more! Sat. 5pm parade and carnival. No adm. chg. 765-492-4220; newporthillclimb.com Explore Muncie’s mix of 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 3-5 artisan and cultural venues! Oct. 4-6 Brazil (Clay Co., West Reg.) Minnetrista Popcorn Festival of Clay County Forest Park on IN 59, 1/2 mile south of US 40. Festival honors Muncie Civic Theatre Clay County native, Orville Redenbacher. Enjoy family fun and Muncie Symphony Orchestra free popcorn! No adm. chg. 812-448-2307; popcornfest.net 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 3-5 Historic Downtown Muncie Oct. 4-6 Emens Auditorium Westville (LaPorte Co., North Reg.) Westville Pumpkin Festival Cornerstone Center for the Arts Prairie Meadow Park. A family celebration of the pumpkin And More! harvest. Enjoy pumpkin pie, crafts and food booths, tractor pulls, parade and entertainment. No adm. chg. 219-879-8280 Visit Oct. 5-6 Kendallville (Noble Co., East Reg.) visitmuncie.org Apple Festival of Kendallville Noble County Fairgrounds. Pioneer festival offering for a complete listing of demonstrators, primitive village, children's crafts and games, area events contests, antiques, crafts, wonderful foods and entertainment. No adm. chg. 260-350-1119; kendallvilleapplefestival.org 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 4-5 Muncie, Indiana. Oct. 5 Events, Maps & Local Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) Information 800-568-6862 Bike the Bridges Bicycle Tour Rockville Lake Park. Choose 11,13, 63, or 100 mile scenic bicycle routes. Free food to entrants. Covered bridges. Support Find us on: and Gear (SAG) Stops. 7am start. Adm. chg. 765-252-7647; visitmuncie bikethebridges.org
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Parke County Covered Bridge Festival October 11-20, 2013 October 10-19, 2014 The Festival always starts the 2nd Friday in October and runs for 10 consecutive days. Rockville - Headquarters 765-569-5226 • [email protected] www.coveredbridges.com Bridgeton Mansfield Montezuma Rosedale BridgetonIndiana.com Mansfieldguestinn.com Montezuma.in.gov historicrosedale.wordpress.com 765-548-2136 812-251-7660 765-245-2728 812-236-3155 Tangier Mecca Bloomingdale Sugar Creek Flea Market World Famous Historic Schoolhouses Homemade Sugarcreekmarket.com Buried Beef 765-569-5754 Apple Butter 765-597-0065
68 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. OCTOBER Oct. 5-6 Oct. 6 West Lafayette (Tippencaoe Co., West Reg.) Lawrenceburg (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.) Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Tri-State Antique Market Fort Ouiatenon. Reenactment of life during the 18th century. Fairgrounds. See May 5 listing. French, British and Native American trading post, food, Oct. 10-13 crafts, demonstrations and music. Adm. chg. 765-476-8411; Martinsville (Morgan Co., Central Reg.) Morgan County Fall Foliage Festival tippecanoehistory.org/feast.htm 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 4-5 Courthouse Square. A fun family event that has a car show, kids' events, arts and crafts vendors, a parade and much more. Oct. 5-6 No adm. chg. 765-342-0332; fall-foliage-festival.com Fishers (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 9-12 Fishers Renaissance Faire Oct. 11-20 Saxony. Live entertainment for the whole family. Jousting, Bainbridge (Putnam Co., West Reg.) armed combat demonstrations, unique shopping, food, drink, Covered Bridges of Putnam County Festival dancing, magic, history, fantasy theater. 10am-6pm. Adm. chg. US 36, across from fire dept. Fundraiser for park programs. 317-595-3400 ext. 8105; fishersrenfaire.com Over 150 spaces on level grass area. Clean restrooms, covered bridge drawings by school students. No adm. chg. Oct. 5-6 765-435-2813; friendsoftheparkrussellville.org Portage (Porter Co., North Reg.) 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 10-19 Harvest Festival Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Rd. Juried art show, wine Oct. 11-13 and cheese tasting, live music. Sat. 9pm-5pm; Sun. Noon-5pm. Daleville (Delaware Co., East Reg.) No adm. chg. 219-762-1675; ci.portage.in.us/parks Daleville AutumnFest Grounds of Daleville Community Schools. Arts and craft Oct. 5-13 booths, amusement rides, food vendors, entertainment, car New Albany (Floyd Co., South Reg.) show, band contest, pet contest, parade on Sat. No adm. chg. Harvest Homecoming Festival 765-730-3036; dvilleautumnfest.org Downtown. On the beautiful Ohio River for 45 years. 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 10-12 Parade, rides, entertainment, children's events, craft and food booths and more! Adm. chg. at some events. No adm. chg. Oct. 11-13 Portage (Porter Co., North Reg.) 812-944-8572; harvesthomecoming.com 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 4-12 Elvis Fantasy Fest Woodland Park Community Building. Weekend celebrating Oct. 5-6, 12-13 the music of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley. Live band, Danville (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) Elvis dealers and fan clubs. Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and two Heartland Apple Festival headliner concerts. Adm. chg. 888-406-5885; Beasley's Orchard. A fun-filled family event featuring hayrides ElvisFestival.com to the pumpkin patch and an 8-acre corn maze. Great food! Oct. 11-13, 17-20, 24-27 Adm. chg. 317-745-4876; beasleys-orchard.com Fishers (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Oct. 5 Headless Horseman Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. Prepare to be Potter's Bridge Fall Festival scared silly on a family-friendly haunted hayride as the Potter's Bridge Park. Arts and craft vendors at the historical Headless Horseman rides again! Weekends in October. Potter's Covered Bridge along the White River. No adm. chg. Visit connerprairie.org for times. Adm. chg. 800-966-1836; 317-770-4400; myhamiltoncountyparks.com connerprairie.org Oct. 5-6 Oct. 11-13 Versailles (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.) Danville (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) Versailles State Park Bluegrass Festival Indiana Short Film Festival Versailles State Park lakefront. Enjoy a weekend of bluegrass Royal Theater on the Courthouse Square. A showcase of music in the beautiful outdoors. Regional bands, fun for the independent short films in all genres just minutes from whole family! $5/day plus park entrance. Adm. chg. Indianapolis in historic downtown Danville. $5 adm. per 888-747-5394; ripleycountytourism.com screening. INShortFilmFest.com 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 4-5 Oct. 6 Amenity Rome (Perry Co., South Reg.) Official ISFA Insurance Rome Courthouse Days Old Courthouse. Live entertainment, fried chicken amenityinsurance.com dinners, crafts and fun for all. No adm. chg. 812-836-2184; perrycountyindiana.org Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 69 OCTOBER Oct. 11-13 Oct. 11-12 Marion (Grant Co., East Reg.) Rising Sun (Ohio Co., South Central Reg.) Mississinewa 1812 Rising Sun Navy Bean Fall Festival Mississinewa Battlefield, CR 600 N SR15. Largest War of 1812 Downtown riverfront. Rides, crafts, homemade bean soup, living history event in United States. Battle reenactments, cornbread, parade, queen pageant, food vendors, stage shows, American and British military encampments, Native free headliner musicians. On the Ohio River. No adm. chg. American village and wilderness camps. 150 sutlers, artisans, 812-438-2750; navybeanfestival.org food purveyors, folk musicians. storytellers. Attendance 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 10-11 tops 30,000. Adm. chg. 800-822-1812; Oct. 11-20 mississinewa1812.com Veedersburg (Fountain Co., West Reg.) Steam Corner Covered Bridge Celebration Oct. 11-20 Held outside on flat, grassy area. Many vendors from different Montezuma (Parke Co., West Reg) states. Good food, clean restroom and showerhouse. No adm. Covered Bridge Festival of Montezuma chg. 765-798-5710; steamcornerfleamarket.com Community wide. Parke County Covered Bridge Festival 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 10-19 activities in Montezuma. Canal tours, hog roast and bean dinner, community wide yard sale. 765-592-0821; montezuma.in.gov Oct. 12 Roanoke (Huntington Co., East Reg.) Oct. 11-12 A Renaissance in Roanoke Nineveh ( Co., Central Reg.) Historic Main St. Outdoor juried art fair featuring local and Nineveh Heritage Festival regional artists offering quality artwork. Children's activities, Downtown, west of Camp Atterbury. Parade, entertainment, demonstrations, entertainment, student exhibitions, culinary Indian Creek FFA Pork Chops, children's games, vendors, delights. No adm. chg. 260-672-2837; Smoke Eaters BBQ, fish fry, military and history. No adm. chg. renaissanceinroanoke.org 317-933-2898; ninevehfestival.com 2014 Festival Date: Oct. 11 Oct. 11-20 Oct. 12 Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.) Cannelton (Perry Co., South Reg.) Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™ - Cannelton Heritage Festival Bridgeton Washington St. Wine tasting, arts and crafts vendors, food, Countywide. Quality handmade crafts, fine art, food, shopping, pumpkin carving, children's activities. No adm. chg. entertainment. Working gristmill and Indiana's most famous 812-549-5954; cannelton.org covered bridge, rebuilt in 2006. No adm. chg. 765-548-2136; Oct. 12 bridgetonindiana.com 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 10-19 Fishers (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Christmas in October Craft Fair Oct. 11-20 Fishers High School, 13000 Promise Road. Over 150 Mansfield (Parke Co., West Reg.) crafters inside Fishers High School. Adm. chg. 317-595-3195; Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™ - fishersfreedomfestival.org Fox's Overlook Mansfield Village. Shopping, vendors, food, entertainment, Oct. 12 free trolley rides, demonstrations. Old mill, covered bridge, New Harmony (Posey Co., South Reg.) camping, produce market. No adm. chg. 765-653-4026; Harmonie Harvest Craft Fair mansfieldcoveredbridge.com Harmonie State Park pool area. A fun, family event for all ages with craft vendors, bounce houses, food, petting zoo and Oct. 11-20 pioneer demonstrations, kids' crafts. Park gate admission fee. Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) No adm. chg. 812-682-4821 Parke County Covered Bridge Oct. 12-13 Festival™ Westport (Decatur Co., South Central Reg.) Festival headquarters is Parke County Courthouse, Harper Valley Pumpkin Patch Days Rockville. Indiana's largest festival featuring 31 covered Harper Valley Farms, Westport, Indiana. Family fun, pumpkin bridges. Bloomingdale, Bridgeton, Mansfield, Mecca, picking in 8-acre patch. Farm animals, sunflower maze, Montezuma, Rockville, Rosedale, Sugar Creek Flea Market refreshments, fall decorations. Patch opens September 28th. and Tangier. See ad on pg. 68. No adm. chg. 765-569-5226; No adm. chg. 812-591-3416; indianapumpkinpatch.com coveredbridges.com 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 11-12
70 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. OCTOBER Oct. 12 Oct. 19-20 Zionsville (Boone Co., Central Reg.) Bethlehem (Clark Co., South Reg.) Oktoberfest Autumn on the River Traders Point Creamery. Visit Traders Point Creamery Old Schoolhouse grounds. Bethlehem is having its' 201st for organic food and beer, PolkaBoy band and farm birthday party and you are invited. Celebrations include fun for the whole family! Adm. chg. 317-733-1700; helicopter rides, live music, great food and more! No adm. chg. traderspointcreamery.com 317-491-4148; autumnontheriver.com 2014 Festival Date: Oct. 11 Oct. 19 Oct. 12 Martinsville (Morgan Co., Central Reg.) Elwood (Madison Co., East Reg.) Bradford Woods Fall Harvest Festival Red Gold/Elwood Chamber of Commerce Bradford Woods Outdoor Center. 2nd annual event featuring Chili Cook-Off outdoor activities on 2,500 wooded acres. Live acoustic music, City Fountain. $750 grand prize, Red Gold 5k run to crush pioneer village, outdoor activities, kids’ zone. Soups, cider and hunger. Indianapolis Colts Blue Sat. www.redgoldtomatoes.com. barbecue. No adm. chg. 765-342-2915; No adm. chg. 765-552-0180; elwood-in.com bradwoods.org/events/fallharvest/ 2014 Festival Date: Oct. 11 Oct. 19 Oct. 13 Plainfield (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) Bristow (Perry Co., South Reg.) Hendricks County Artisan Marketplace Bristow Octoberfest and Car Show Primo West By Five Star Catering, Plainfield. Purchase one- Bristow Community Center, 20569 Huffman Rd. Antique of-a-kind fine art and artisan crafts, experience musical and classic car and truck show with over 700 entries. Live performances, demonstrations, artisan food and drink entertainment, dinners for purchase, ice cream and craft sampling and much more! 9am-3pm. Adm. chg. 317-718-8750; booths. No adm. chg. 812-843-5176; perrycountyindiana.org RuralRoutestoMainStreet.com Oct. 13 Oct. 19 Terre Haute (Vigo Co., West Reg.) Marengo (Crawford Co., South Reg.) Old Fashion Day & Arts Too Crawford County Sorghum Festival Collett Park. Music, arts, crafts, puppet show, hay and Crawford County Jr. Sr. High School. Enjoy crafts, food, live carriage rides, tasty beans, face painters, car cruise-in, music, a silent auction and apple butter demonstrations. No horseshoe pitching and more! No adm. chg. 812-232-2727; adm. chg. 812-338-3330 terrehaute.in.gov/parks 2014 Festival Date: Oct. 12 Oct. 19-20 Vallonia (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.) Oct. 17-26 Fort Vallonia Days Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Downtown. Food, crafts, flea market, Sat. parade, live Heartland Film Festival entertainment, 5k run/walk, baby contest, muzzleload shoot, Events and screenings around the city. The Heartland Film tomahawk and knife throw. No adm. chg. 812-216-3946; Festival inspires filmmakers and audiences through the fortvalloniadays.com transformative power of film. See independent films and meet Oct. 19-20 filmmakers from all over the world. Adm. chg. Cloverdale (Putnam Co., West Reg.) Gobble-uns Weekend 317-464-9405; heartlandfilmfestival.org 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 16-25 Lieber SRA Campground. Enjoy decorationg your campsites, trick-or-teating and many more fun activities. Reservoir gate Oct. 18-19 admission fee only. 765-795-3552 Tell City (Perry Co., South Reg.) Oct. 19-26 Route 66 Yard Sale Countywide along SR 66. One continuous, 80-mile yard Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Irvington Halloween Festival sale along SR 66 starting at Troy and going through Tell City, E Washington St. Family-friendly, art vendors, magic show, Cannelton, Rocky Point, Rome, Derby, Dexter, Magnet and pumpkin decoration, pet-friendly, food vendors, costumes, Oriole. No adm. chg. 888-343-6262; perrycountyindiana.org window painting, live music, parade, ghost stories, haunted Oct. 18-19 house. No adm. chg. 317-713-1100; irvingtonhalloween.com Cannelton (Perry Co., South Reg.) Shubael Pioneer Village Heritage Weekend Reconstructed log homes in a pioneer village setting. Blacksmith, weaving, bread oven, stone jail, country store, hill music. No adm. chg. 812-836-4344; perrycountyindiana.org
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 71 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER Oct. 24-28 Nov. 1-2 Decatur (Adams Co., East Reg.) Montgomery (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.) Callithumpian Festival Gasthof Holiday Bazaar Citywide. Halloween celebration including parade, creatures, Gasthof Amish Village. Variety of vendors, crafts and gift poster-painting, Ghoul-a-Thon, haunted wagon tours, car items, sample Gasthof goodies, visit gift shops, enjoy our show, 5k canter, fireworks, food. No adm. chg. 260-724-2604; Amish buffet and bakery. No adm. chg. 812-486-4900; decaturchamber.org gasthofamishvillage.com 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 23-27 Nov. 1; Dec. 6 Oct. 25-27 Anderson (Madison Co., East Reg.) Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Balloons Over Killbuck Goshen First Fridays Anderson Airport. Indiana Hot Air Balloon Championship, Downtown. See Jan. 4 listing. balloon rides, music, food, merchandise, plane rides, kids' Nov. 2 area, car show and more! No adm. chg. 765-606-7666; balloonsoverkillbuck.com Shelbyville (Shelby Co., Central Reg.) Delta Theta Tau 41st Annual Gift & Hobby Show 2014 Festival Dates: Oct. 24-26 Shelbyville Middle School. Come celebrate 41 years of Oct. 25-26, 28-31 shopping. Featuring handcrafted toys, jewelry, florals, porcelains, Mecca (Parke Co., West Reg.) collectibles and more. Refreshments available. No adm. chg. Mecca Haunted Schoolhouse 317-372-3312; giftandhobbyshow.com Historic Schoolhouse. #1 Haunted House in the Wabash Valley Nov. 2-3 Area, just 18 miles north of Terre Haute. Not recommended for children under 13. Adm. chg. 765-569-2705 Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.) Muster on the Wabash Oct. 26 Fort Knox II. War of 1812 reenactment event features period Hope (Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg.) battles, duel, crafts, confrontation between Tecumseh and Goodies, Goblins & Ghost Stories Harrison. Period food and merchandise. No adm. chg. Downtown Square. Storytelling for all ages, trunk-or-treat 812-882-7422; spiritofvincennes.org costume parade, campfires with roasted marshmallow, chili cook-off and dinner, hay rides. No adm. chg. 812-314-1823 Nov. 6-10 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Oct. 26 64th Annual Christmas Gift and Hobby Show Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.) Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion. This four-acre holiday Harvest Moon Festival shopping adventure includes holiday gift ideas, arts, crafts, food, Gregg Park. Spooky storytelling, pony rides, hay rides, pumpkin entertainment and of course, Santa! Adm. chg. 800-215-1700; carving, children and pet costume parade and contest. No adm. christmasgiftandhobbyshow.com chg. 812-882-6440; knoxcountychamber.com 2014 Festival Dates: Nov. 5-9 Oct. 26-27 Nov. 8-10 Rockport (Spencer Co., South Reg.) Huntingburg (Dubois Co., South Reg.) Historical Timeline Rendezvous and Festival 28th Annual Huntingburg Christmas Stroll Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum. See May 18-19 listing. 4th St. Downtown Historic District. Shop this National Oct. 26 Register historic district and enjoy carriage rides, holiday Crown Point (Lake Co., North Reg.) home tours and a cookie walk. No adm. chg. 812-683-5699; Indiana Gourd Society Fall Festival huntingburgchamber.org Lake County 4-H Fairgrounds. Gourd art, crafting Nov. 9 supplies, auction, demonstrations, food, crafted gourds, Pendleton (Madison Co., East Reg.) dried gourds, gourd seeds. No adm. chg. 219-767-2901; Christmas in Pendleton Open House indianagourdsociety.org Downtown. Snowball toss, parade, pictures with Santa, Oct. 26-27 great shopping, lighting of tree, Snow Queen and Princesses. Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.) Food, fun things for children. No adm. chg. 765-606-5771; Living History Days at the Old Fort pendletonin.org Old Fort Park. See Jan. 26 listing. 2014 Festival Date: Nov. 8 NOVEMBER Amenity Nov.-Dec. Official ISFA Insurance Decatur (Adams Co., East Reg.) amenityinsurance.com Decatur Sculpture Walk Second St., Downtown. See Jun. 8 listing.
72 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. NOVEMBER Nov. 9-Jan. 2 Nov. 23 Shipshewana (LaGrange Co., North Reg.) Hammond (Lake Co., North Reg.) Christmas in Shipshewana Hammond Holiday Kick-off Celebration: A Tribute Townwide. Enjoy Christmas in Shipshewana! Light parade to a Christmas Story Nov. 9, Chocolate Day Nov. 16, Kids' Day and Santa's visit Downtown. Tribute to classic holiday film, free movie viewing, Dec. 7. Involve the whole family and celebrate the Christmas shoot your eye out, look-a-like contests, Santa, vendors, Tree Walk and Gingerbread House displays from Nov. 9-Jan. 2. entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides and more! No adm. In partnership with the LaGrange County CVB. No adm. chg. chg. 219-512-4298; downtownhammond.org Nov. 23 260-768-7589; shipshewana.com Carmel (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Nov. 9 Holiday on the Square Portland (Jay Co., East Reg.) Civic Square. Holiday lighting ceremony, Santa, live Delts' Holiday Arts & Crafts Show reindeer, holiday farmers' market, entertainment, perfect Jay County High School. Over 130 booths and food available holiday season kick off event. No adm. chg. 317-571-2474; all day. Event is sponsored by a philanthropic organization HolidayOnTheSquare.org and all proceeds go to help others. Adm. chg. 260-726-4091; 2014 Festival Date: Nov. 22 [email protected] Nov. 23 Nov. 9 Bedford (Lawrence Co., South Central Reg.) Odon (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.) Holiday Village Festival North Daviess Community Craft Show Lawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds. Crafts and arts fair, food, North Daviess High School. Community arts and crafts show entertainment, Santa, children's activities and more! Hosted by highlighting the talents of the area. No adm. chg. St. Vincent Dunn Hospital Foundation. No adm. chg. 800-687-7686 812-276-1242 Nov. 15-16 Nov. 23-24 Muncie (Delaware Co., East Reg.) Valparaiso (Porter Co., North Reg.) Holiday Handcrafters' Showcase and Marketplace Holidaze Sell-a-bration Arts & Craft Show Delaware County Fairgrounds. A multi-class show blending a Porter County Expo Center. Over 160 art and craft booths presentation of fine arts, crafts, collectibles, antiques, home and with many personal gifts for yourself, friends and family personal items, and gourmet gift foods. Adm. chg. including home decor items. Adm. chg. 219-464-9918; 419-436-1457; cloudshows.biz holidazecraftshow.vpweb.com 2014 Festival Dates: Nov. 22-23 Nov. 15-17 Nov. 29-Dec. 1; Dec. 6-8 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) ISFA Fall Convention Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.) Annual convention for festival and event managers, volunteers Bridgeton Country Christmas and marketers. Meet with other ISFA members to continue to Historic District. Unique gifts, crafts, decorations, lights, grow and improve Indiana’s festivals. Presented by Indiana State music, food, Santa in the Cabin. Call 765-548-2136 for days/ Festivals Association. 765-569-3650; indianafestivals.net times. Open until 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. No adm. chg. 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com Nov. 16-17 Ferdinand (Dubois Co., South Reg.) Nov. 29-Dec. 15 Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt Brown Co., South Central Reg. Community Center, Tri-County YMCA, Forest Park High Christmas in Brown County School, Ferdinand American Legion. German heritage Recapture the magic of Christmas in Brown County! The market. Antiques, art, quality handcrafts, food, wine, Christmas Village of Nashville is a winter delight with many colorful wares, live glockenspiel, shuttle service, free entertainment, free lights, shopping, live entertainment, carolers, train rides, concerts. No adm. chg. 812-367-2908; ferdinandindiana.org activities. The kids can even meet Santa and Mrs. Claus! No Nov. 22 adm. chg. 812-988-7303; browncounty.com Hope (Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg.) Nov. 29-Dec. 24 Christmas of Yesteryear Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.) Hope Town Square. Features live nativity, strolling carolers, Festival Of Trees history tours, merchant events, Santa and Mrs. Claus. No adm. Lanthier Winery Tasting Room and Loft Gallery. A magnificent chg. 812-546-4673; hopechamber.com holiday event. A forest of glittering, gleaming, one-of-a-kind themed trees. Enjoy special release holiday wines. No adm. chg. 812-273-2409; lanthierwinery.com/events-FOT.html
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74 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Dec. 1-22 Jasper (Dubois Co., South Reg.) Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.) Jasper O'Tannenbaum Days Christmas at the Seiberling Courthouse Square and Citywide. Talented artisans will Seiberling Mansion. See Nov. 30 listing. demonstrate their skills in 20+ stores. Santa, carriage rides, great food and musicians. Fun for all! No adm. chg. Dec. 1-15 812-482-6866; jasperin.org Brown Co., South Central Reg. Nov. 29 Christmas in Brown County Logansport (Cass Co., East Reg.) See Nov. 29 listing. Light Up Logansport Parade & Park Display Downtown. Features unique lighted floats initially shown Dec. 1-Jan. 2 at Friday night parade. Floats then displayed through New Shipshewana (LaGrange Co., North Reg.) Year's at downtown park. No adm. chg. 574-753-6969; Christmas in Shipshewana lightuplogan.org Townwide. See Nov. 9 listing. Nov. 29-Dec. 7 Dec. 1-24 Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.) Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.) Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Festival Of Trees Tour of Homes Lanthier Winery Tasting Room and Loft Gallery. See Nov. 29 Historic Madison. Candlelight tour of public and listing. private homes decorated for the holiday in Madison's Dec. 1-8 National Historic District. Adm. chg. 800-559-2956; Anderson (Madison Co., East Reg.) nightsbeforechristmas.com Festival of Trees 2014 Festival Dates: Nov. 28-Dec. 6 Paramount Theatre. See Nov. 30 llisting. Nov. 29-Dec. 15 Dec. 1 Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.) Jasper (Dubois Co., South Reg.) The Festival of Gingerbread Jasper O'Tannenbaum Days The History Center. Every year, 10,000 visitors enjoy Courthouse Square and Citywide. See Nov. 29 listing. more than 100 fanciful gingerbread creations on display, Dec. 1-7 created by bakers of all ages! Adm. chg. 260-426-2882; Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.) fwhistorycenter.com Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Nov. 30-Dec. 22 Tour of Homes Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.) Historic Madison. See Nov. 29 listing. Christmas at the Seiberling Dec. 1-15 Seiberling Mansion. Enjoy the fabulous Seiberling Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.) Mansion dressed inside and out in holiday splendor. The Festival of Gingerbread Tue.-Sun., 1pm-4pm. Adm. chg. 765-452-4314; The History Center. See Nov. 29 listing. howardcountymuseum.org 2014 Festival Dates: Nov. 29-Dec. 21 Dec. 6-8 New Harmony (Posey Co., South Reg.) Nov. 30-Dec. 8 Christmas in New Harmony Anderson (Madison Co., East Reg.) Downtown City Centre. Picturesque, energizing weekend Festival of Trees complete with choral music, Nutcracker Ballet, artisan fair, free Paramount Theatre. Over 80 decorated Christmas trees carriage rides, great food, drink and shopping. No adm. chg. and wreaths shown in the beautiful Paramount Theatre. 812-682-3785; newharmony.biz Special programs all week long. Adm. chg. 765-642-0262; 2014 Festival Dates: Dec. 5-7 andersonparamount.org Dec. 6 DECEMBER Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Goshen First Fridays Dec. Downtown. See Jan. 4 listing. Decatur (Adams Co., East Reg.) Decatur Sculpture Walk Second St., Downtown. See Jun. 8 listing. Dec. 1, 6-8 Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.) Bridgeton Country Christmas Historic District. See Nov. 29 listing.
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Dec. 6-8 Dec. 7 Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Parke County Covered Bridge Christmas Dickens of a Christmas Countywide. Holiday home tour, caroling, arts and crafts, Downtown. Roving carolers, farmers market, vendors, carriage decorated communities celebrate the holidays along with 31 rides, artisans demonstrating crafts, performances of ''A covered bridges. Rockville, Main Street, Bridgeton, Mansfield Christmas Carol", holiday lighting. No adm. chg. Village, other communities participate. No adm. chg. 765-742-4044; dickensofachristmas.com 765-569-5226; coveredbridges.com 2014 Festival Date: Dec. 6 Dec. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 Dec. 7 Santa Claus (Spencer Co., South Reg.) Franklin (Johnson Co., Central Reg.) Santa Claus Christmas Celebration Downtown Holiday Lighting Santa Claus, Indiana. Experience fun for the entire family at the Courthouse Square. Visit Santa, movie at the Artcraft Santa Claus Christmas Celebration the first three weekends of Theatre, lighted parade, lighting of courthouse and downtown December. No adm. chg. 888-444-9252; santaclausind.org streets, firetruck and carriage rides, shopping. No adm. chg. 2014 Festival Dates: Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 317-736-6334; franklincoc.org Dec. 7-8 Dec. 7 Kouts (Porter Co., North Reg.) Fortville (Hancock Co., Central Reg.) Kouts Annual Christmas Open House Fortville Winter Festival Kouts and surrounding area. Around 35 locations throughout Downtown on Main Street. Fortville becomes a magical town open their doors to sell homemade baked goods and place full of sparkling lights and decorated trees, Christmas crafts. Sat. 8:30am-4:30pm; Sun. 10am-4:30pm. No adm. chg. Market, vendors welcome! No adm. chg. 317-716-7978; 219-766-3791; koutsevents.com fortvillefestival.com Dec. 7-8, 14-15 2014 Festival Date: Dec. 6 Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.) Dec. 7 Christmas at USF Plainfield (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) USF Spring Street Campus. A 30-year tradition including Gingerbread Chirstmas seasonally decorated mansion tours, living nativity, Christmas Plainfield High School. Over 100 vendors, juried show, all concert, Lighting of the Lake, plus planetarium and art shows. homemade items, strollers welcome, a very popular craft No adm. chg. 260-399-8140; sf.edu/Christmas and novelty show for over 40 years. Adm. chg. 317-221-3600; 2014 Festival Dates: Dec. 6-7, 13-14 plainfieldtrikappa.org Dec. 7 Dec. 7 Lagro (Wabash Co., East Reg.) Medora (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.) Christmas in a Canal Town Medora Christmas Festival Communitywide. Our charm and friendliness immediately Center of town. An event the whole family can enjoy from welcome visitors to share the great food, unique vendors and Santa for the kids to the Christmas dance at the end. No adm. warmth of our historic community. No adm. chg. chg. 812-966-8887 260-782-2397 2014 Festival Date: Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Dec. 14 Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) Zionsville (Boone Co., Central Reg.) Covered Bridge Association Home Tour Christmas on the Farm Art Gallery. Area homes with beautiful holiday decor. Traders Point Creamery. Celebrate the season with live Maps and tickets at gallery plus free refreshments and reindeer, Santa, live music, sleigh-hayrides, kids' crafts. Farmer's special Christmas fund raisers. Adm. chg. 765-569-9422; market featuring organic specialty foods and artist crafts. No coveredbridgeartgallery.com adm. chg. 317-733-1700; tpforganics.com Dec. 7 Cumberland (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Dec. 27-28 Cumberland Weihnachtsmarkt Shipshewana (LaGrange Co., North Reg.) Downtown near Wayburn and E Washington Streets. Kick Shipshewana Ice Festival off the season at Cumberland's traditional German holiday Downtown. Watch experienced ice carvers create ice market featuring German food, craft vendors, carriage sculptures representing local merchants. Then watch them rides, tree lighting and more! No adm. chg. 317-894-6203; compete! Indulge at the chili cook-off, get your collectible town.cumberland.in.us Shipshewana Ice Festival pin and enjoy January discounts! In 2014 Festival Date: Dec. 6 partnership with the LaGrange County CVB. No adm. chg. 260-768-7589; shipshewana.com
76 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. Index A Berne Swiss Days...... 46 A Christmas Story Comes Home...... 74 Bike the Bridges Bicycle Tour...... 67 ABATE Boogie...... 23 Block Bash...... Center Spread, 61 Abraham Lincoln Freedom Festival...... 36 Bloomfield Apple Festival...... 66 AeroCat Time Trial Bicycle Race...... 38 Blue River Valley Pioneer Fair...... 62 Ag Day...... 12 Boone County 4H Fair...... 59 All-American Country Hoedown...... 24 Boone County Home & Garden Show...... 59 Amboy Fall Fest...... 55 Boone County Polo Event...... 59 Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival...... 46 Boone County Rodeo Bash...... 59 Anderson Orchard...... 26 Borden Valley Day Festival...... 66 Andersontown Powwow and Indian Market...... 17, 58 Bourbon Summer Fest...... 37 Angola Balloons Aloft...... 40 Bradford Woods Fall Harvest Festival...... 71 Angola Civil War Days...... 64 Bremen Firemens’ Festival...... 37 Annual Old Court Days...... 23 Brick Street Market...... 22, 59 Antique Tractor and Farm Show...... 40 Bridgeton Art and Wine Fair...... 20 Antique Tractor/Car Fest...... 25 Bridgeton Country Christmas...... 34, 73 Antique Tractor Show, Shelby County...... 26 Bridgeton Milling and Craft Demo Days...... 34, 58 Apple Butter Festival...... 28 Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous...... 15 Apple Festival of Kendallville...... 33, 67 Bridgeton Woodworking and Quilt Show...... 29 Applefest – Garwood’s Arts & Bristow Octoberfest and Car Show...... 71 Crafts Fair...... Inside Back Cover Broad Ripple Art Fair...... 22 Art Affair on the Square...... 14, 34, 35 Brookston Apple Popcorn Festival...... 62 Art Association Holiday Home Tour...... 34 Brown County Studio and Garden Tour...... 35 Art Fair on the Square...... 47 Brown County’s Winter Wellness Weekend: Art Guild of Hope Art Fair...... 12 Warm Up from Within...... 10 Artie Fest...... 40 Brownstown MelonFest...... 60 Art on Green...... Center Spread Bryant Loblolly Days...... 38 Art on the Avenue...... 60 Buckeye Vintage Scooter Meet...... 38 Art on The Wabash...... 19, 61 Buffalo Daze...... 29 ArtsGo!...... 15 Bunker Hill Festival...... 24 Arts in Harmony...... 18, 62 Burlington Fall Festival...... 27 Arts in the Park...... 28, 32 Burnettsville Community Day...... 64 ArtsWalk...... 67 Butler Heartland Show & Festival...... 25 Ashley-Hudson Festival...... 25 Associate Member Art Show...... 14 C Association Christmas Show...... 14 Callithumpian Festival...... 72 Association Spring Show...... 14 63rd Camden Tracor Pull...... 27 Atlanta New Earth Festival...... 64 49th Annual Canaan Fall Festival and Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival...... 25, 52 47th Annual Pony Express Mail Run Celebration...... 60 Aukiki River Festival...... 50 Canal Days...... 27, 39 Autumn Artscape & Brick Street Chili Cook...... 59 Cannelton Heritage Festival...... 70 Autumn on the River...... 71 CanoeFest & Chicken Frying Contest...... 33 Aviation Appreciation Days...... 12 Carlisle Yard Sale Day...... 12 Avon Community Heritage Festival...... 64 CarmelFest...... 37 Carmel International Arts Festival...... 64 B Carroll County Garden Fair...... 27 Back to the Fifties Festival, Inc...... 58, 59 Cataract VFD Bean Dinner Festival...... 28 Balloons Over Killbuck...... 72 CBGTA Bike the Bridges Fall Challenge...... 34 30th Annual Banks of the Wabash Festival...... 23, 27 Cedar Lake Summerfest...... 37 Bass Lake Festival...... 30 Cedar Valley Bluegrass Festival...... 40 Bass Lake Summer Splash Festival...... 46 Centurion Bicycle Race...... 59 Bastille Day...... 16 Chain O’Lakes Festival...... 33 Batesville Applefest...... 15 Chainsaw Carving Festival...... 11 Batesville Summerfest...... 15 Chalk It Up Art Contest...... 28 Battle of Corydon Reenactment...... Cover, 40 Chalk Walk...... 11 BBQ & Blues...... 28, 58 Chalmers Community Day...... 30 Bears of Blue River Festival...... 26, 49 Charley Creek Arts Fest...... 35 Beasley’s Orchard Corn Maze...... 51 Chautauqua Days...... 33 Bedford Limestone Heritage Festival...... 23 Chili Cook-Off...... 55 Beers Across the Wabash...... 19, 51
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 77 Index Chocolate Celebration...... 10 Danville Tri Kappa Fair on the Square...... 60 Christkindlmarkt...... 11 Darlington Fish Fry & Festival...... 57 Christmas at the Seiberling...... 75 Daviess County Amish Quilt Auction...... 1, 53 Christmas at USF...... 76 Daviess County Turkey Trot Festival...... 1 Christmas Fest at Hensler Nursery...... Inside Back Cover Decatur Sculpture Walk...... 30 Christmas Festival & Lights Parade...... 16 DeKalb County Free Fall Fair...... 25 64th Annual Christmas Gift and Hobby Show...... 72 Delta Theta Tau 41st Annual Gift & Hobby Show...... 72 Christmas in a Canal Town...... 76 Delts 29th Annual Craft Show...... 38 Christmas in Brown County...... 73 Delts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Show...... 73 Christmas in New Harmony...... 75 Denver Days Festival...... 55 Christmas in October Craft Fair...... 70 8th Annual DHC Bizarre Bazaar...... 60 Christmas in Pendleton Open House...... 72 Dickens of a Christmas...... 19, 76 Christmas in Shipshewana...... 73 Digging through the Past - Building to the Future, Christmas in the Village...... 59 featuring the Riverview Hospital Twilight Trail Christmas of Yesteryear...... 12, 73 Run & Walk...... 64 Christmas on the Farm...... 76 5th Annual Dixie Days Festival & Art Fair...... 46 Christmas Parade...... 19 Door Village Harvest Festival...... Inside Back Cover Christmas Walk...... 33 Downtown Block Party...... 51 Circus City Festival...... 32, 40 Downtown Farmer’s Market, Shelby County...... 26 Circus City Metric Century Bicycle Ride...... 24 Downtown Holiday Lighting...... 76 City of Anderson Little 500 Festival...... 17 Drum Corps International World Championships...... 48 City of Knox Fireworks...... 30 Dugger Coal Festival...... 12 City Wide Yard Sale...... 10 47th Dunkirk Glass Days...... 38 Civil War Days, Hope...... 12 Civil War Days, Princeton...... 57 E Classic Car Cruise-In...... 12 Earl Park Fall Festival...... 52 Clay City Lions Club Pottery Festival...... 30 Elkhart County 4-H Fair...... 45 Coal City Festival...... 28 Elkhart Jazz Festival...... 34 Coca-Cola Car Show...... 26 Elvis Fantasy Fest...... 69 Cole Porter Classic...... 55 Elwood Glass Festival...... 17, 49 Cole Porter Festival...... 24 Enchanted Lakes Renaissance Faire & Marketplace...... 32 Colt World Series...... 19 English Reunion Festival...... 24, 25, 27 Columbus Scottish Festival...... 58 E.W.C.C. Woodcarving Festival...... 32 Community Farm and Home Auction, Bake and Quilt Sale...... 30 F Community Farmer’s Market...... 28 Fairland Festival and Fish Fry...... 26 Connersville Bicentennial...... 35 Fairmount Museum Days/James Dean Festival...... 63 Converse Fair...... 24 Fair on the Square...... 20 Cook’s Bison Ranch Calf Day Celebration...... 34 Fall Creek Heritage Fair...... 17, 57 Covered Bridge Antique Power Club Drive...... 34 34th Annual Fall Harvest Craft Festival...... 64 Covered Bridge Antique Power Club Fall Harvest Festival...... 64 Tractor Drive...... 36 Fall Valpo-Fest Motorcycle-Car Show...... 64 Covered Bridge Association Home Tour...... 76 The Family Pumpkin Patch...... 65 Covered Bridge Festival of Montezuma...... 70 F.A.R.M Club Antique Machinery Show...... 15 Covered Bridges of Putnam County Festival...... 69 Farmersburg Old Settlers...... 12 Crawford County Sorghum Festival...... 71 Farmers Markets...... 19 Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival...... 31 Farmer’s Pike Antique, Arts and Crafts Festival...... 52 Cromwell Days...... 33 Farmer’s Pike Festival...... 47, 56 Crothersville Red, White & Blue Festival...... 28 26th Annual Farm Toy Show...... 38 Culver Lake Fest...... 37, 45 The FC Antique Tractor Show...... 33 Culver Wine Fair...... 37, 60 Feast of the Hunters’ Moon...... 19, 69 Cumberland Arts Goes to Market...... 49 Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt...... 73 Cumberland Weihnachtsmarkt...... 76 Ferdinand Folk Fest...... 11 Ferdinand Heimatfest...... 11 D Festival of The Oaks, The...... 60 Daffodil Stroll...... 10 Festival of Gingerbread, The...... 75 Daleville AutumnFest...... 69 Festival of the Arts...... 45 Dancing in the Streets...... 19, 45 Festival of the Turning Leaves...... 59, 63 Dan Patch Days Festival...... 58 Festival of Trees, Anderson...... 75 Festival Of Trees, Madison...... 73
78 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. Index Festooned Fourth Display...... 19 Fossil Show...... 57 Fiber Fest & Spin-In...... 14, 38 The Greatest Spectacle in Tasting...... 23 Fiddler Fest...... 21 Great Lakes 10th Native American Pow Wow...... 38 Fish Lake Festival...... Inside Back Cover Greek Fest...... 35 Fisherman & Outdoors Expo...... 10 Greensburg Power of the Past...... 49 Fishers Freedom Festival...... 36 Greenwood Freedom Festival...... 36 Fishers Renaissance Faire...... 69 Griffith Rock ‘n Rail Street Festival...... 52 500 Festival...... 18 Grissom Air Museum Warbird Cruise-In...... 32 Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival...... 64 Fort Vallonia Days...... 71 H Fortville Bastille Day...... 45 Hamlet Rendezvous Pre—1840s reenactment...... 30 Fortville Winter Festival...... 76 Hammond Holiday Kick-off Celebration: A Tribute to a Founders Day...... 16 Christmas Story...... 73 4th of July Celebration...... 37 Hancock Co. 4-H Fair...... 16, 54 4th of July Festival...... 39 Hannafest...... Inside Back Cover Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts...... 53 Happy Halloween Weekends...... 66 Francesville Fall Festival...... 61 Hardy Lake Raptor Days...... 63 Frankfort Hot Dog Festival...... 46 Harmonie Harvest Craft Fair...... 70 Frankton Heritage Days...... 17 Harper Valley Pumpkin Patch Days...... 70 Frankton Heritage Days/Balloon Extravaganza...... 61 Harrison County Summerfest...... 36 Freedom Festival...... 12 Harrodsburg Heritage Days Festival...... 20 Freedom Fest, Owen County...... 28 Harvest Celebration Festival...... 64 Freetown July Festival...... 40 Harvest Festival, Albion...... 33 French Lick Magic...... Center Spread Harvest Festival, Portage...... 69 French Market...... 58 Harvest Homecoming Festival...... 69 The 16th Annual (Friends of Indiana Dunes) Harvest Moon Festival...... 62, 72 Sand Sculpture Contest...... 40 Haubstadt Sommerfest...... 34 Friendship Flea Market...... 15, 30 Haunted Adams Mill...... 27 Fulton County Historical Power Show...... 32 Haynes-Apperson Festival...... 37 Fun on Sylvan Lake...... 33 Headless Horseman...... 69 Heartland Apple Festival...... 69 G Heartland Film Festival...... 71 Gaither Fall Festival...... 66 4th Annual Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival...... 64 Garden Gate Festival...... 10 Hendricks County Artisan Marketplace...... 71 Garrett Heritage Days...... 25 Hensler’s Fall and Christmas Festivals...... 30 Gasthof Holiday Bazaar...... 72 Herb & Garden Days...... 11 Gateway Park Bluegrass Festival...... 33 Herbstfest...... 10 48th Annual Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show...... 35 Hesston Steam Museum Annual Hesston Steam 7th Annual Gennett Records Walk of Fame & Power Show...... Inside Back Cover Music Festival...... 57 Highway 38 Sale...... 17 Germanfest, Fort Wayne...... 35 Highway 50 Yard Sale...... 13 Germanfest, Lafayette-West Lafayette...... 19 Historical Timeline Rendezvous and Festival...... 22 Ghost Walk & Mystery Dinner...... 13 Historic Newburgh Celebrates Christmas...... 21 Ghost Walks...... 21 Historic Newburgh Celebrates Independence...... 21 Gibson County Antique Machinery Show...... 36 Historic Newburgh Farmers Market...... 21 Gibson County Fair...... 39 Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival...... 21, 22 Gingerbread Chirstmas...... 76 Historic Prophetstown events...... 19 Global Fest...... 19 Historic Prophetstown sleigh rides...... 19 Gobble-uns Weekend...... 71 Historic Shelby County Fair...... 26 Golden Heritage Days Festival...... 61 Hog Jog & Car Show...... 27 Goodies, Goblins & Ghost Stories...... 72 HolidayFest...... 35 Goshen First Fridays...... 10 Holiday Handcrafters’ Showcase and Marketplace...... 73 Gosport Lazy Days...... 28 Holiday Home Tour, Parke County...... 14 Grabill Country Fair...... 35, 56 Holiday Home Tour, Shelby County...... 26 Grand Prix of Whitestown...... 59 Holiday Luminaria Display...... 19 The Grape Escape...... 46 Holiday on the Square...... 73 Grape Harvest Festival at Chateau Thomas Winery...... 51 Holiday Parade, Shelby County...... 26 Grapes on the Grass Wine Judging Soiree...... 21 Holidays at Dull’s Tree Farm...... 59 37th Annual Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Holiday Village Festival...... 73 Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari...... 18
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 79 Index Holidaze Sell-a-bration Arts & Craft Show...... 73 Kekionga Festival...... 51 Hollowblock Monster 12th Annual Benefit...... 38 Kelsay Farms...... 64 Holy Walk, Marshall County...... 37 Kewanna Fall Festival - ‘’Tribute To Home Town Heroes’’...... 63 Home and Gardens Tour...... 13 Kid City...... 33 The Hoosier Energy Power Network...... Back Cover Kiwanis Car Show...... 10 Hoosier Heritage Festival...... 55 Kiwanis Haunted House...... 13 Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival...... 24, 27 Knightstown Fall Fest...... 47, 58 Hope Arts & Antiques Fair...... 12 Knightstown Jubilee Days...... 21, 28 Hope Heritage Days...... 12, 63 Knox County Watermelon Festival...... 47 Hope Initiative Outdoor Living and Garden Tour...... 21 Knox Harvest Festival...... 30 Hope Ride...... 12 Koh-Koh-Mah and David Foster Living Hope’s Art Fair on the Square...... 20 History Encampment...... 62 Hospice of South Central Indiana Free Kokomo Oktoberfest...... 63 Community Concert...... 53 Kokomo Ribfest and More...... 29 28th Annual Huntingburg Christmas Stroll...... 10, 72 Kokomo Strawberry Festival...... 28 Huntington Heritage Days...... 34 Kosciusko County Community Fair...... 40 Hymera Old Soldiers Reunion...... 12 Kouts Annual Christmas Open House...... 76 Hymera Seafood Festival...... 12 KPC Tri-athalon...... 33 Kroozen Courthouse Car Show...... 38 I Kuntsfest...... 60 Idaville Truck & Tractor Pull...... 46 Kustoms of America Car Show...... 38 Independence Day Celebration...... 16 Indiana Black Expo, Inc.’s Annual Summer Celebration...... 40 L Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance...... Inside Front Cover Labor Day Antiques, Collectibles, Crafts & Flea Market...... 53 Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering...... 36 Labor Day Antiques, Collectibles, Flea Market, Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering...... 19 Hayden Daze...... 13 55th Annual Indiana Flower and Patio Show...... 14 Labor Day Festival, Advance...... 59 Indiana Gourd Society Fall Festival...... 72 Labor Day, Hope...... 12 Indiana Gourd Society Spring Festival...... 34 Labor Dayz...... Inside Back Cover Indiana Gourd Society State Gourd Show...... 18 LaFontaine Ashland Days Festival...... 32 66th Indiana Masonic Home Festival...... 61 Lagro Good Ole’ Days...... 34 Indiana Short Film Festival...... 69 Lakefront Art Festival...... 49, Inside Back Cover Indiana State Fair...... 47 Lake Max Challenge SUP Race & Food Festival...... 36 Indiana State ICS Chili Cook-Off...... 60 Lanesville Heritage Weekend...... 60 Indian Market and Festival...... 35 Lapel Village Fair...... 17, 45 Indy Fringe Festival...... 49 LaPorte County Antique Show...... Inside Back Cover Indy’s Irish Fest...... 60 LaPorte County Fair...... 39, Inside Back Cover International Bowhunters Organization...... 23 LaPorte County Historical Society Civil International Circus Hall of Fame...... 32 War Weekend...... Inside Back Cover Irvington Halloween Festival...... 71 LaPorte Jaycee’s 4th of July ISFA Fall Convention...... 73 Parade/Fireworks...... Inside Back Cover ISFA Spring Workshop-North...... 15 Lawrence 4th Fest...... 37 ISFA Spring Workshop-South...... 15 Lawrence County History Festival & Pow Wow...... 23 Leane and Michael’s Sugarbush 22nd Annual J Maple Syrup Festival...... 13 Jamestown Annual Fish Fry...... 59 Leavenworth Riverfest...... 25 Jasper County Fall Festival...... 50 Leprechaun Hunt...... Inside Back Cover Jasper Home Expo...... 11 Levi Coffin Days Festival...... 62 Jasper O’Tannenbaum Days...... 75 Lights Over Morse Lake Festival...... 39 Jasper Strassenfest...... 11, 47 Light Up Logansport Parade & Park Display...... 75 Jay County Fair...... 38 Ligonier Marshmallow Festival...... 33 Jay County Heritage Festival...... 38 Limberlost Trail Blazer 5K Run/Walk...... 38 Jazz Wine & Craft Beer Fest...... 10 Limestone Heritage Festival...... 36 Jennings County Fair...... 13 Limestone Month...... 23 Johnny Appleseed Festival...... 35, 62 Lincoln Highway BuyWay Sale...... 33 July 4th Celebration, Peru...... 24 Lincoln’s Lebanon & Civil War Re-enactment...... 59 July 4th Celebrations, Lebanon and Zionsville...... 59 Linton Freedom Festival...... 37 Little Cousin Jasper Festival Inc...... 57 K Little Italy Festival...... 52
80 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. Index Living History Days at the Old Fort...... 10 MoonTree Fest...... 62 Living Nativity...... 19 Mooreland Free Fair...... 47 Loblolly Bird Hike...... 38 Morgan County Fall Foliage Festival...... 69 Loblolly Marsh Tour...... 38 Morristown Derby Days...... 26 Lore of the Laughery...... 15, 18 Mosey Down Main Street...... 19, 20 Lyles Station New Beginnings Celebration...... 53 Mulberry Fest...... 35 Musicfest...... 45 M Muster on the Wabash...... 72 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway...... 51 Macy Fall Fest...... 55 N Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art...... 65 NAIFC Ice Fishing Tournament...... 37 Madison County 4-H Fair...... 46 Nappanee Apple Festival...... 61 Madison Regatta...... 39 National Maple Syrup Festival...... 13 Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues...... 49 National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s National Main Street Car Show...... 33 Championship Shoot...... 60 Main Street Rockville Cruise-In, Motorcycle, Scooter National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s Spring and Bike Show...... 27 National Shoot...... 31 Main Street Tour...... 46 23rd Annual National Toy & Truck N’ Construction Mansfield Village Mushroom Festival and Car Show...... 15 Show and Auction...... 50 Maple Sugar Festival...... Inside Back Cover Nation’s Largest 41st Vintage Motor Bike...... 38 Marshall County 4-H Fair...... 37 Nature Fest...... 33 Marshall County Blazin’ BBQ and Bluegrass...... 37 NC-HC Chamber of Commerce Downtown Marshall County Blueberry Festival...... 37, 52, 53 Christmas Walk...... 47 May Days...... 12 New Carlisle Hometown Days...... 46, Inside Back Cover Mayfest in Shipshewana...... 18 New Lisbon Old Time Days...... 21 May Festival...... 22 New Palestine Lions Fall Festival...... 16, 54 19th Annual Mayor’s Cup Grand Prix Go-Kart Race...... 18 Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb...... 41, 67 Mecca Haunted Schoolhouse...... 72 Nickel Plate Arts Weekend...... 29 Mecca Jonah Fish Fry...... 34 Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes...... 75 The Security Federal/Med Flory Jazz and Blues Festival...... 31 Nineveh Heritage Festival...... 70 Medora Christmas Festival...... 76 NMLRA Muzzle Loading Shoot...... 15 Merom Bluff Chautuaqua Festival...... 12, 29 NMLRA Youth Shoot...... 15 Metamora Canal Days Autumn Festival...... 33, 67 Noble County Fair...... 33 Metamora Old Time Music Festival...... 55 Noblesville Streetdance...... 45 Mexico Community Garage Sale...... 32 North Daviess Community Craft Show...... 73 7th Annual Miami Indians All Nations Gathering...... 27 Northern Indiana Bluegrass Festival...... 33 Miami County 4-H Fair...... 24 Northern Indiana Lakes Festival...... 31 Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale...... 63 Northern Indiana Power From the Past Antique Michigan City In-Water Boat Show /Michigan City RV/ Power Show & Flea Market...... 45 Camping Show...... Inside Back Cover North Judson Mint Festival...... 30, 32 Michigan City Summer Festival...... 14, Inside Back Cover North Manchester Fun Fest by the River...... 48 Michigantown Fair...... 48 North Salem Old Fashion Days...... 51, 55 Middlebury Fall Festival...... 61 2014 Middle Eastern Festival of Indianapolis...... 36 O Middletown/Fall Creek Twp...... 47 Oktoberfest, Zionsville...... 71 Middletown Lions Club Fair...... 21 Oktoberfest at Saxony, Fishers...... 62 Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow...... 48 Oktoberfest Celebration, Peru...... 55 Mill Pond Festival...... Inside Back Cover Old Eckerty Days...... 25 Milltown Community Festival...... 61 Oldenburg’s Freudenfest...... 33 Milltown Festival...... 25 Old Fashion Day & Arts Too...... 71 Miracle Mile Parade...... 55 Old Fashioned Bargain Days...... 10 Mississinewa 1812...... 70 Old-Fashioned Christmas at the Canal, Delphi...... 27 Mississinewa Triathlon...... 55 Old Fashioned Christmas, Huntingburg...... 10 Mitchell Persimmon Festival...... 23, 62 Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration...... 12 Monon Food Fest...... 27 Old Post Bluegrass Jam...... 13 Montezuma Christmas Celebration...... 34 Old Settlers Day Festival, Salem...... 62 Montezuma Pranks in the Park...... 34 158th Old Settlers Festival, Carroll County...... 27 Montgomery Turkey Trot Festival...... 57 Old Settlers Festival, Odon...... 1, 47 Moonlight Madness...... 27 Old Time Music Festival...... 33
Find more festival and event information at IndianaFestivals.org 81 Index Old Washington Street Festival...... 60 Red Skelton Festival...... 28 Onion Days...... 33 Remington Water Tower Days...... 29 Orleans Dogwood Festival...... 17, Center Spread A Renaissance in Roanoke...... 70 O’Tannenbaum Days...... 11 Rentown Old Fashion Days...... 37 OUTfest...... 19 Reynolds Fest...... 61 Owen County Antique Machinery Assoc. Antique Ribfest...... 35 Machinery Show...... 28, 29 Riley Festival...... 16, 41, 54, 65, 66 Owen County Apple Butter Festival...... 62 Riley Wrangler’s 28th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair.....16, 18, 54 Owen County Fair...... 28 Ripley County 4-H Fair...... 15 Rising Sun Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts...... 61 P Rising Sun Navy Bean Fall Festival...... 70 Paoli Fall Festival...... 60 RiverFest...... 35 Paramount Festival of Trees...... 17 RiverRoots Music and Folk Arts Festival...... 22 Parke County 4-H Fair...... 45 Roann Covered Bridge Festival...... 57 Parke County Covered Bridge Christmas...... 34, 76 60th Annual Roanoke Fall Festival...... 57 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™...... 34, 68, 70 Rockville Main Street Community Yard Sale...... 34 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™ Rome Courthouse Days...... 69 - Bridgeton...... 70 Rosedale PTO Christmas Bazaar...... 34 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™ Rosedale Strawberry Festival...... 29 - Fox’s Overlook...... 70 Round Barn Festival...... 28 Parke County Maple Syrup Fair...... 13 Round the Fountain Art Fair...... 19, 23 Patricksburg Homecoming...... 28 Route 66 Yard Sale...... 71 Pendleton Fall Festival...... 17, 57 Russiaville Summer Fest...... 24, 27 Pennsy Trail Art Fair and Music Festival...... 16, 36, 54 Pennville Legion Lions Fair...... 38 S Pierogi Fest...... 46 Saint Joseph Spring Fair...... 26 Pioneer Days, Logansport...... 32 Salamonie Summer Festival...... 39 Pioneer Days at Creek Ridge Salute to Veterans of WWII...... 58 County Park...... Inside Back Cover Santa Arrives...... 11 Pioneer Festival, Ligonier...... 33 Santa Claus Christmas Celebration...... 76 Pioneer Heritage Festival, Marshall...... 46 Sassafras Tea Festival & Civil War Living History...... 13, 17 Pioneer Land Christmas Open House...... Inside Back Cover Schweizer Fest...... 48 Pleasant View Heritage Day Festival...... 63 Second Fridays...... 16 Pokagon Sea Plane Splash In...... 63 Sellersburg Celebrates!...... 50 47th Annual Pony Express Mail Run Celebration, Selma Lions Club Annual Bluebird Days Festival...... 50 49th Annual Canaan Fall Festival...... 60 41st Annual Seymour Oktoberfest...... 66 Popcorn Festival of Clay County...... 67 Shades 2nd Annual Chautauqua...... 36 Porter County Fair...... 45 Shelby County Arts Fest...... 26, 58 Potawatomi Festival...... 62 Sheridan BlueGrass Fever...... 40 Potter’s Bridge Fall Festival...... 69 Shipshewana Fall Crafters Fair...... 66 Pow Wow-NCGLNAC 10th Annual Gathering of Shipshewana Ice Festival...... 76 Great Lakes Nations...... 30 Shipshewana Pajama Sale...... 10 Proud to be an American Patriotic Boat Parade Shipshewana Quilt Festival...... 35, 84 and Celebration...... 39 Shirley Founders Day...... 47 Pumpkin Fantasyland...... 33, 65 Shoals Catfish Festival...... 39 Pumpkin Harvest Festival...... 65 Shubael Pioneer Village Heritage Weekend...... 71 Purdue Christmas Show...... 19 Smoke On The Square-Annual Bartholomew County Purdue Grand Prix Race...... 19 BBQ Cook-Off...... 32 Purdue Spring Fest...... 19 Snowsey Down Main...... 19 Sorghum Festival...... 25 Q South Bend Blues & Ribs Festival...... 35 Quaker Day Festival...... 62 Southeast Indiana F.A.R.M. Club’s Antique Queen of All Saints Festival...... Inside Back Cover Machinery Show...... 35 South Shore Air Show...... 40 R Speedway Spectacular...... 63 Rail Fest...... 23 Spencer County Fair...... 31 Raintree Music Heritage Festival...... 20, 21 Spencer Riverfront Festival & Duck Race...... 28 Redbud Trail Rendezvous...... 17 Spiceland Freedom Days...... 21 Red Gold/Elwood Chamber of Commerce Chili Spirit of Jasper Train Rides...... 11 Cook-Off...... 71
82 All festival dates are subject to change. All festival hours vary. Call festival for confirmation. Index Spirit of Monticello Festival...... 46 Tri-State Antique Market...... 20, 47 Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous...... 24 Tri-State Swap/Sell Meet...... 38 3rd Annual Springtime in Indiana Arts, Crafts and Trucks in Paradise...... 51 Gift Showcase...... 14 Turkey Run Pioneer Heritage Festival...... 34 Spring Valpo-Fest Motorcycle-Car Show...... 24 Twelve Mile 500...... 39 St. Andrew 38th Annual Greek Festival...... 28 20th Century Chevy Car Fest...... 1, 61 Stars & Stripes Concert and Fireworks...... 19 Steam Corner Covered Bridge Celebration...... 70 U St. Joe Pickle Festival...... 25 Uptown Jazz and Blues...... 19, 52 Stone’s Trace Pioneer Festival...... 58 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration...... 14 V 93rd Annual St. Peter’s Labor Day Festival...... 56 Valparaiso Popcorn Festival...... 58 Strawberries in the Park Festival...... 25 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale...... 35 Strawberry Day & Old Jasper Day...... 11 Vermont Settlement Festival...... 46 Strawberry Daze...... 33 Versailles Pumpkin Show...... 15, 63 Sugar Camp Days...... 14 Versailles State Park Bluegrass Festival...... 15, 69 Sullivan Co Shifters “Be There or Be Square”...... 12 Victorian Hometown Christmas...... 12 Sullivan County 4H Fair...... 12 Village Ghost Walk...... 59 Sullivan County Coon Hunters Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival...... 22, 27 Association-National Trials...... 12 Sullivan County Rotary Corn Festival...... 61 W Sullivan County Shifters Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show...... 12 Wabash Herb Fest...... 49 Sullivan County Shifters Cruise In...... 12 Wabash Riverfest...... 19, 45 Sullivan Rotary Corn Festival...... 12 Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival...... 15 Sulphur Springs Community Days...... 47 WAMM Fest...... 49 Summer Antique Show...... 10 27th Annual Wanamaker Old Settlers Day Street Fair Summer Sidewalk Sales...... 10 and Classic Car Show...... 31 Summertime Celebration of Arts and Crafts...... 49 Wanatah Scarecrow Festival...... 64, Inside Back Cover Summit Lake Optimist Triathlon & Walk/Run...... 21 Washington Park Festival of Lights...... Inside Back Cover Summitville Country Fair...... 36 WATTS in the Sky...... 12 Sunday Night Concerts...... 59 Westfield Rocks the Fourth...... 39 Sunflower Fair...... Inside Back Cover Westville Pumpkin Festival...... 67, Inside Back Cover Sunman Wine & Fireworks Festival...... 15 Whispering Beard Folk Festival...... 15, 50 Superboat Grand Prix Race...... Inside Back Cover White County Pork n’ Pumpkin Festival...... 66 Sweet Corn Festival...... 47 White River Poultry Show...... 28 Swiss Wine Festival...... 50 White River Valley Antique Show...... 1, 57 Whitetail Farm Fall Family Fun...... 47 T Wilbur Wright Birthplace Christmas Walk...... 47 Talbot Street Art Fair...... 31 Wilbur Wright Birthplace Festival...... 21 Taste of Brown County...... 22 Windmill Winter Wonderland...... 33 Taste of Cass County...... 48 Wine, Cheese and Art Festival...... 1, 53 Taste of Hancock County...... 61 Winter Antique Show...... 10 Taste of Kokomo...... 49 Winter Wonderland...... Inside Back Cover Taste of Montgomery County...... 51 Winterfest...... 38 Taste of the Gardens...... 51 Wizard of Oz Festival...... 60 Taste of the Southside, presented by Community Wolcott Summer Festival...... 39 Health Network...... 13 World Pulse Festival...... 49 TASTE of Tippecanoe...... 19, 34 World’s Largest 48th Antique Engine & Tractor Show...... 38 53rd Annual Tecumseh Lodge Pow Wow...... 55 Three Rivers Festival...... 35, 40 Y Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair...... 19 Yellow River Festival...... 27, 37 Tippecanoe Steam & Gas Power Show...... 19 Yellowstone Trail Fest...... 30, 49 Tipton County Pork Festival...... 57 YMI Picnic...... 10 Tombstone Trail...... 33 Touch of Dutch...... 48 Z Town-wide Yard Sale...... 11 Zionsville Fall Festival...... 59 Trader’s Point Hunt Charity Horse Show...... 59 Zionsville Lion’s Club 60th Annual Fall Festival...... 58 Trail of Courage Living History Festival...... 63 Zoom Town ATV Run...... 34 Tree City Fall Festival...... 63 Zoom Town Covered Bridge 5k Run/Walk...... 23
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For more than 60 years, Hoosier Energy and our electric cooperatives have been providing clean and reliable electricity to thousands of homes, farms, schools, and businesses across Central and Southern Indiana. And for more than three decades, we’ve been a sponsor of the Indiana Festival Guide, which helps promote a valuable and dynamic homegrown industry — Indiana tourism. It’s one way we help build more active, vibrant communities. Another way is by helping consumers use energy more efficiently. It’s all part of our commitment to you. Your Touchstone Energy Cooperatives and you. TogeTher we save.
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