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.
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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.
Van Buren Popcorn Festival
Van Buren – Food, parade, fun run, contests, car show and more at the 51st annual fest celebrating the importance of popcorn to the community that’s home to Weaver Popcorn.
Jasper Strassenfest
Jasper – This German-inspired street festival features food, live entertainment on three downtown stages, polka bands, games, contests, carnival rides and more.
Owensville Watermelon Festival
Owensville – Celebrating the watermelon harvest with a hometown parade, food, games, free daily entertainment, carnival rides, craft vendors, parade, 5K run and watermelon-eating contest.
Food Con
Indianapolis – The Harrison Center hosts the 10th Food Con event featuring honey bee education, aquaponic gardening, urban foraging, porch parties, solar cooking and more.
BBQ & Brew Fest
Goshen – The Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds hosts this fest featuring BBQ specialties, craft beer, the 2023 Grill Master burger competition, live music and kids’ activities.