Marion County Fair
Indianapolis – Enjoy a variety of attractions including rides, petting zoo, live music, queen and princess pageant, 4-H and family arts exhibits, 4-H animal competitions, fair food and more.
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Shoals Catfish Festival
Shoals – The 38th annual festival features a catfish cooking contest, pie contest, fishing contest, sport competitions, parade and fireworks. Food vendors include catfish, ham and beans, BBQ, brats and more.
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Myriad Brewing Block Party
Evansville – Myriad’s downtown Evansville location hosts this fest featuring food trucks, live music and a family-friendly outdoor beer ga
Fresh Mozzarella Making Class
Indianapolis – Tulip Tree Creamery’s beginner course in its series of cheese-making classes; attendees work in small groups to make fresh mozzarella to take home. Includes samples of Tulip Tree’s signature cheeses.
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Red, White & Black Wine Tasting Social
Red, White & Black Wine Tasting Social
Fort Wayne – The Health Hut Wellness Center hosts the third annual Red, White & Black event featuring wines from two black-owned Indiana wine companies. Music, games, food and more.
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Red, White & Blueberry Festival
Bargersville – Mallow Run Winery hosts this annual event that celebrates the release of its blueberry wine and cider with live music, food trucks, fireworks and more.
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Haynie’s Corner Hot Dog Eating Contest
Evansville – Haynie’s Corner Arts District Association hosts this amateur hot dog eating contest. Five-minute contest; last year’s winner downed 10 dogs (vegan dogs available upon request).
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Mosey Down Main Street
Lafayette – Eat, drink and be merry with food trucks, local bands, shopping at downtown businesses and street vendors plus plenty of drinks from local bars.
Fowler Brew Fest
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.
Wild Edibles & Ethnobotany of Northwest Indiana
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.
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Farm to Table: Pickling 101
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.
Tea Tasting
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.
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Greek Fest 2023
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.
St. Joe Pickle Festival
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.
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Oldenburg Freudenfest
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.
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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+
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+
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Summer Restaurant Week
South Bend – Discover dining in downtown South Bend during Restaurant Week; locally owned restaurants offer special value-priced menus.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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+
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.
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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.
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Jasper Strassenfest
Jasper – This German-inspired street festival features food, live entertainment on three downtown stages, polka bands, games, contests, carnival rides and more.
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.
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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.
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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.
Brookville On Tap Beer & Bourbon Fest
Brookville – Third Place Tavern and Event Center hosts the 3rd Annual fest featuring an estimated 30+ Indiana craft breweries, wineries & distilleries, plus live music; food available.
7ML Mimosa Fest
Evansville – 7 Mile Lounge hosts this evening event featuring music, outdoor games, food trucks, mimosas and more.
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Indy Veg Fest
Indianapolis – The 2023 Indy VegFest takes place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a variety of food and educational exhibits to help educate the public about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle.