Tipton County Pork Festival
Tipton – A tradition for more than 50 years, the fest is famous for its inch-thick pork chops, plus other food tents, Thursday kick-off parade and Saturday’s grand parade.
Tipton – A tradition for more than 50 years, the fest is famous for its inch-thick pork chops, plus other food tents, Thursday kick-off parade and Saturday’s grand parade.
Columbus – Highland games, historic reenactments, music, shopping and plenty of Scottish food including Scotch eggs, meat pies, sticky toffee pudding and more plus whisky tasting.
West Lafayette – Bharatiya Temple and Cultural Center of Greater Lafayette hosts this food fest; sample culinary delights from all across India including samosas, paneer, mango lassi and more.
Bloomington – The Brew Pub at The Tap hosts this unique twist on the classic Oktoberfest tradition with the unveiling of the Taptoberfest Beer plus music, German menu, swag and giveaways.
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.
Rising Sun – Festival parade on Saturday plus rides, crafts, entertainment and food vendors including the famous navy bean soup.
Terre Haute – The German Oberlandler Club hosts this annual Oktoberfest at the Vigo County Fairgrounds with plenty of German food including brats, schnitzel, potato salad, sauerkraut, strudel and more.
Fishers – Family-oriented fest includes Middle Eastern foods & pastries, beer & wine, live music, dancing, a shopping emporium, church tours and children's play areas.
Warsaw – Taste food from all across Kosciusko County at the Taste of Kosciusko. Free entry; food tickets $2 each.
Portage – This fest from Portage Parks & Rec features food trucks, vendors, live music, axe throwing, kid zone and beer garden.
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.
Noblesville – Held at Forest Park, this sampling event features pours from Indiana breweries, wineries and distilleries with live music and competitions; food available for purchase.
Floyds Knobs – Celebrating the best of Southern Indiana with local crafters, artisans, food and drink vendors, kids’ activities and more.
Evansville – Enjoy craft beer, wines and spirits plus food from local vendors, yard games, and music at the West Side Library Park on Franklin Street. VIP tix available.
Decatur – The seventh-annual DeKegger Homebrew and BBQ Fest includes a local barbecue competition as well as awards for winning homebrewers.
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.
Indianapolis – Saraga International Grocery hosts the first annual International Food Festival. Enjoy diverse flavors from around the world. Food trucks, beer/wine garden, music, family activities.
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.
Shelbyville – Enjoy craft beer, barbecue, food trucks, shopping and live music at this downtown Shelbyville event. Free admission; biergarten tickets $10.
Muncie – Annual event benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank spotlighting local restaurants and featuring more than a dozen stops; takes place during ArtsWalk in downtown Muncie.
Noblesville – Conner Prairie’s Woodland Hall is the site for this fundraiser featuring Teter Organic Farm and chef Suzanne Rockwell; proceeds benefit healthy food access and ecological education.
Evansville – Seaton Harvest farm hosts this farm-to-table benefit dinner featuring chef April Boeke of Culinary Innovations, dessert by EVSC Culinary Arts students and beverages from Working Distributors
Mitchell – A week-long festival full of activities, great food and live entertainment. Features persimmon contests, food trucks and community dinners from beans and cornbread to Italian fare.
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.
Madison – Lanthier Winery’s Annual Harvest Celebration Festival features artists, crafters, festival food, fall color and wine in the gardens surrounding the winery.
Batesville – The 33rd Annual Kiwanis AppleFest features games, entertainment, arts & crafts, delicious food to sample and apples, apples, apples.
Indianapolis – Paramount Schools of Excellence hosts this chef competition and tasting event as part of its TURN Fest. Chefs compete to win a golden ticket to the World Food Championships.
Indianapolis – The Stutz Building hosts Indianapolis Monthly’s annual tasting event honoring the magazine’s Best Restaurants list. VIP early admission available.
Fort Wayne – Period authentic festival celebrating the life and times of John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed. Includes food, demonstrations, crafts, antiques and roving entertainment.
Versailles – Baking contest, pie- and chili dog-eating contests, giant pumpkin weighing, pageant, live music and more.
Richmond – Historic Richmond Depot District is the site for this Oktoberfest celebration featuring craft beer, food, vendors and live music.