Hot Dog Festival

Frankfort – Fest features a Hot Dog Trail with specialty vendors, plus hot dog eating contest, dog competitions, Doxie Derby dachshunds race, music, artist alley and more.

Pierogi Fest

Whiting – Pierogi Fest gains national attention for its Eastern European fare, other festival foods, beer gardens, live music, wacky grandma get-ups and lawnmower brigade.

Brews on Buckeye

Kokomo – Tenth annual event with unlimited beer, cider and mead samples, plus local food and cocktail vendors; VIP tix available.

Rushville Libations by the Levee

Rushville – Seventh annual fest at historic Riverside Park features unlimited samples from 20+ Indiana craft breweries, wineries & distilleries; food vendors, music and more.

Fowler Brewfest

Bloomington – Third-annual Fowler Brewfest features unlimited samples from several area breweries, distilleries and wineries at the picturesque Fowler Pumpkin Patch.

Onion Days

Wolf Lake – Soak up the small-town festival vibes at this fest that features an onion recipe contest, onion judging, cake walk, games, car show, garden tractor pull, live music and more.

Jasper Strassenfest

Jasper – Enjoy German fare including bratwurst, knockwurst, schnitzel, kraut balls, apple strudel, black forest cake, fest food, plus vendors, performances, rides and more.

Jasper Strassenfest

Jasper – Enjoy German fare including bratwurst, knockwurst, schnitzel, kraut balls, apple strudel, black forest cake, fest food, plus vendors, performances, rides and more.

Watermelon Festival

Vincennes – Watermelon-eating and seed-spitting contests, food booths, music, vendors, outdoor beer garden, kid zone and more.

Elkhart County BBQ & Brew Festival

Shipshewana – Enjoy craft beer, amazing burger creations, full-service bar, live music, and more as local grill teams compete for the title of “2024 Grill Master.”

Valpo Corn Roast Fest

Valparaiso – Annual corn roast festival features live music, Northwest Indiana-grown sweet corn roasted on the spot, adult beverage tent, kid games and more.

Broad Street Blues & BBQ Festival

Griffith – A three-day fest featuring 17 bands with national and internationally known artists and some of the best BBQ and food vendors around. Free admission.