Celebrating Hoosier Hospitality
at the Culinary Crossroads of America
Valparaiso – Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest hosts this fun and practical workshop that covers local Native American history and common local plants that have been used for food; includes short walking tour.
Bloomington – This premier craft beer festival returns to Bloomington at Fowler Pumpkin Patch farm; enjoy unlimited samples from 20 Indiana craft breweries. Food trucks, live music; VIP tickets available.
Indianapolis – Tea’s Me Café hosts its Daily Cup of Tea Club monthly tasting for two. Non-members can still sign up and enjoy three teas.
Fortville – Learn the art of easy, countertop pickling in this one-hour class at Fishers AgriPark. Each participant will be given cucumber, pickling spices and a mason jar to make their own batch of pickles. Registration required.
St. Joe – The 27th annual pickle fest features plenty of food including a fish dinner, pancake and sausage breakfast, BBQ, fried pickles, pickle ice cream and more, plus music, craft, pickle-eating contest and pickle factory tours.
Schererville – St. George Greek Orthodox Church hosts Greek Fest featuring music, tours, dancing and food, including lamb, shish kabobs, gyros, Greek chicken, spanakopita, saganaki and loukoumades; drive-through available.
Oldenburg – German music, dancing, games, dachshund races and lots of food, including sausages and sauerkraut, schnitzel and world-famous sauerkraut balls; bier garten with German-style beers and wine.
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+
Indianapolis – Military Park at White River State Park hosts the 26th annual event featuring a variety of Hoosier breweries. Early entry available. 21+
South Bend – Discover dining in downtown South Bend during Restaurant Week; locally owned restaurants offer special value-priced menus.
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.
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.
