Central Region

Indianapolis – Paramount Schools of Excellence hosts this chef competition and tasting event as part of its TURN Fest. Chefs compete to win a golden ticket to the World Food Championships.

Indianapolis – The Stutz Building hosts Indianapolis Monthly’s annual tasting event honoring the magazine’s Best Restaurants list. VIP early admission available.

Greenwood – Annual festival celebrating wine, art, music and microbrews with Indiana wine and beer, five live bands and a variety of art vendors.

Richmond – Historic Richmond Depot District is the site for this Oktoberfest celebration featuring craft beer, food, vendors and live music.

Bargersville – Celebrate the season at Mallow Run Winery with food trucks, wine, live music, fall fun and local vendors on the lawn.

Terre Haute – If you're a fan of BBQ or a top BBQ chef, this is your fest. Prizes awarded for best ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken and people’s choice; $4,000 grand prize.

Richmond – Richmond's oldest street fest features more than 90 vendors, a variety of food trucks and family entertainment including kids’ games, raffles, live music, dancing, demos and more.

Rockville – You’ll find delicious food all over Parke County during Indiana’s largest festival including pumpkin ice-cream, ham and beans, noodles, pumpkin rolls and persimmon cookies.

Indianapolis – Part bar hop, part fall sweets celebration, this event includes stops at five Broad Ripple bars and restaurants with beer, cider and seltzer specials and free doughnuts.

Terre Haute – Water Tower Estates Winery hosts this tasting event in the barn featuring wine and cheese pairings plus charcuterie; family-style seating plus private stalls for groups up to six.

Franklin – Raising Spirits hosts the fourth-annual tasting to benefit local charities. Sample bourbons from around the country and enjoy hors d'oeuvres; silent and live auctions as well. 

Indianapolis – Military Park in downtown Indy hosts this tasting event where attendees enjoy food and drink samples, demonstrations and exhibitors.