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.

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

Crawfordsville – Restaurants, caterers and food vendors from across Montgomery County gather at the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum to showcase a variety of foods; also features live music.

Tipton – A tradition for more than 50 years, the fest is famous for its inch-thick pork chops, plus other food tents, Thursday kick-off parade and Saturday’s grand parade.

Columbus – Highland games, historic reenactments, music, shopping and plenty of Scottish food including Scotch eggs, meat pies, sticky toffee pudding and more plus whisky tasting.

Fishers – Family-oriented fest includes Middle Eastern foods & pastries, beer & wine, live music, dancing, a shopping emporium, church tours and children's play areas.

Terre Haute – The German Oberlandler Club hosts this annual Oktoberfest at the Vigo County Fairgrounds with plenty of German food including brats, schnitzel, potato salad, sauerkraut, strudel and more.

Noblesville – Held at Forest Park, this sampling event features pours from Indiana breweries, wineries and distilleries with live music and competitions; food available for purchase.

Indianapolis – Saraga International Grocery hosts the first annual International Food Festival. Enjoy diverse flavors from around the world. Food trucks, beer/wine garden, music, family activities.

Shelbyville – Enjoy craft beer, barbecue, food trucks, shopping and live music at this downtown Shelbyville event. Free admission; biergarten tickets $10.

Noblesville – Conner Prairie’s Woodland Hall is the site for this fundraiser featuring Teter Organic Farm and chef Suzanne Rockwell; proceeds benefit healthy food access and ecological education.