Central Region

Indianapolis – The great Indiana State Fair kicks off in late July and runs through Aug. 20 with midway rides, exhibits, live music and lots of fair food, including new foods for 2023.

Kokomo – Ninth annual Indiana craft beer fest in the heart of Kokomo, with breweries, distilleries, food trucks and music. Early entry available.

Carmel – Brews on the Boulevard returns to Midtown Plaza Carmel with breweries from across the state. Local food vendors available; all ages welcome.

Indianapolis – The Harrison Center hosts the 10th Food Con event featuring honey bee education, aquaponic gardening, urban foraging, porch parties, solar cooking and more.

Brookville – Third Place Tavern and Event Center hosts the 3rd Annual fest featuring an estimated 30+ Indiana craft breweries, wineries & distilleries, plus live music; food available.

Indianapolis – The 2023 Indy VegFest takes place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a variety of food and educational exhibits to help educate the public about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle.

Franklin – Downtown Franklin is the site of this summertime sampling event featuring Indiana craft beers and wines; live music, food trucks.

Indianapolis – The Cradle at Monon 30 hosts this fest featuring 35 restaurants and breweries. Samples, music, wing-eating contest and more. 21+.

Indianapolis – St. Thomas Aquinas Church hosts this two-night fest featuring sausage from L.E. Kincaid’s butcher shop and beer from Sun King Brewery, plus wine, pizza, snacks, live music and kid games area.

Parke County – Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience at the Bridgeton Covered Bridge featuring a farm-to-table meal, music, mill demonstrations and more.

Lapel – Pax Verum Brewing hosts the 3rd Annual Way Out Beer Fest with unlimited samples from 30+ breweries, wineries and distilleries including unique and unusual beers, plus live music; food available.

Carmel – Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral hosts this celebration featuring Greek foods, pastries, beer, wine, dance performances, cooking demos and more.