North Region

Nappanee – Don’t miss the 7-foot baked apple pie that comes out of the oven to kick off the fest. Games, shopping, rides and plenty of apple pie, fritters, dumplings, bread and cider.

Warsaw – Taste food from all across Kosciusko County at the Taste of Kosciusko. Free entry; food tickets $2 each.

Decatur – The seventh-annual DeKegger Homebrew and BBQ Fest includes a local barbecue competition as well as awards for winning homebrewers.

Portage – This fest from Portage Parks & Rec features food trucks, vendors, live music, axe throwing, kid zone and beer garden.

Fort Wayne – Enjoy the flower fields at Salomon Farm Park. Dine among the blooms while enjoying a farm-focused dinner in partnership with Mad Anthony Brewing; u-pick bouquet included.

Fort Wayne – Headwaters Park hosts the 7th and final Tacos, Tequila and Margarita Fest with 13 taco vendors, 10 tequila options, a tequila sampling and live entertainment.

Valparaiso – The 14th World Cultural Festival from the Valparaiso International Center features a variety of food from around the world, plus music, dance and shopping.

Goshen – Time to put on those lederhosen and dirndel skirts; Oktoberfest garb is encouraged by host Goshen Brewing Company; event features German beer, food specials and live music.

Fort Wayne – Period authentic festival celebrating the life and times of John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed. Includes food, demonstrations, crafts, antiques and roving entertainment.

Hobart – Experience an evening of food and community on a culinary jtour featuring 10 local eateries with dishes from savory to sweet.

Fort Wayne – Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory is the site for this sampling event featuring all things brewed: coffee, tea, cider, craft beer and wine, plus food trucks and live entertainment.

Mishawaka – Evil Czech Brewery and Public House celebrates all things pork at this event featuring a variety of pork dishes, plus a seasonal Oktoberfest brew, live music and more.