North Region

Fort Wayne – Junk Ditch Brewing Company hosts two nights of dinners to ring in the new year. Eight courses; vegan option and beverage pairings available. Reservations required.

Fort Wayne – The Bell Mansion presents this Gatsby-themed New Year's Eve ball. General admission includes appetizers, desserts, photo booth, non-alcoholic drinks; VIP tix include dinner as well.

Valparaiso – The Porter County Expo Center once again hosts this 25-year tradition to ring in the new year with an all-inclusive event. Buffet dinner, party favors, champagne toast. Reservations required.

Michigan City – Zorn Brew Works kicks off the New Year with a special brunch featuring $10 plates, Zorn craft beer and bloody Marys; while supplies last.

Laotto – Country Heritage Winery and Vineyard hosts this guided food and wine pairing event featuring four courses paired with estate-grown, award-winning wines.

South Bend – Particiants will work in professionally guided teams to customize their own latte creation. Winning latte to be featured on the South Bend Chicory Cafe menu for a limited time.

Fort Wayne – Arbor, the restaurant at The Bradley hotel in downtown Fort Wayne, hosts this tasting, featuring a variety of wines; light snacks included. 21+

Shipshewana -- Ice carvers will be drilling and shaving blocks of ice all over town; wing sauce competition 4-7pm Friday and Chili Cookoff 11am Saturday.

South Bend – The Brewfest returns with 85 varieties of beers to sample; VIP, general admission and designated driver tickets available.

Crown Point – Take a tour behind the scenes at Off Square Brewing led by one of the brewers. Tour includes a collector’s glass, a flight of three 9-ounce pours and Q & A session.

Lafayette – Join Lafayette Brewing Company for its 29th Annual Winter Warmer with big beers from some of Indiana’s finest small brewers; commemorative glass and chicken BBQ bar included.

Fort Wayne – The Kitchen & Company hosts this hands-on charcuterie workshop, where attendees will be guided through selecting and arranging meats, cheeses, fruits and accompaniments.