Valparaiso Wine Festival
Valparaiso – Sip your favorite red, white and sparkling varietals and enjoy live entertainment during this evening of wine tasting at Central Park Plaza in downtown Valpo; food available. 21+
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26th Annual Microbrewers Festival
Indianapolis – Military Park at White River State Park hosts the 26th annual event featuring a variety of Hoosier breweries. Early entry available. 21+
Summer Restaurant Week
South Bend – Discover dining in downtown South Bend during Restaurant Week; locally owned restaurants offer special value-priced menus.
Pierogi Fest
Whiting – Featured on Oprah, Food Network and the Travel Channel, Pierogi Fest celebrates the classic Eastern European food and other ethnic dishes, plus beer, music and wacky events.
Indiana State Fair
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.
Wild Edible Plant Foraging Walk
Fort Wayne – Wild food forager Carrie Vrabel will lead this walk at Salomon Farm identifying common edible plants and sharing how they can be used for food and medicine with opportunity for tasting.
Brews on Buckeye
Kokomo – Ninth annual Indiana craft beer fest in the heart of Kokomo, with breweries, distilleries, food trucks and music. Early entry available.
Bourbon Tasting Trail
French Lick – Ride aboard the French Lick Scenic Railway Bourbon Tasting Train and sip some of the finest bourbons paired with food samples on this adult-only ride. 21+
Bloomington Chefs’ Challenge
This Iron Chef-type event features three local chefs competing on stage at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater with a secret ingredient to create winning dishes for the judges.
Brews on the Boulevard
Carmel – Brews on the Boulevard returns to Midtown Plaza Carmel with breweries from across the state. Local food vendors available; all ages welcome.
Taste of Versailles – Legionfest
Versailles – Stop by the many Legionfest grills at this free fest for a taste of ribs, sausage, brisket, chicken, chicken wings, fried green tomatoes and more; on Water Street next to American Legion.
Farmhouse Brewery Tour & Farm-to-Fork Tasting
South Whitley — Enjoy farm-to-fork food and beverage tastings, on-site brewery and garden tours and learn how the E Brewing Company at Esterline Farms became a destination in Northeast Indiana.