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Wine, Cheese and Art Festival Corner Main and 2nd Streets, Washington August 31

Daviess County Amish Quilt Auction Simon J. Graber Community Building, Cannelburg September 1

White River Valley Antique Show Daviess County Fairground, Elnora September 6-9

Daviess County Turkey Trot Festival Montgomery Ruritan Park September 6-9

20th Century Chevy Car Festival Eastside Park, Washington September 15-16

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The Indiana State Festivals Association is Indiana’s largest festivals and events nonprofit organization. IndianaFestivals.org provides world wide access to Indiana’s greatest festivals and events and is a great informational resource portal to find over 375 events or festivals taking place throughout Indiana. Each listing provides detailed information about activities, admission, times, dates and location. Many listings include direct links to their own festival or event website. Visit us today at IndianaFestivals.org and discover Indiana’s festivals and events!

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Cover design: The four-day Riley Festival in Greenfield, October 4-7, is one of Indiana’s largest arts and craft festivals. Honoring hometown poet James Whitcomb Riley, special contest shows include: poetry, photography, fine arts, home arts/quilts, posters and pumpkin decorating with 475 vendor booths and many other events. Founding festival of ISFA. Please see page 49.

Contents3-5 Associate Partners 7-58 Festivals by Date59 Location Map60-61 Local Visitor Information62-67 Index

INDIANA STATE FESTIVALS ASSOCIATION

ISFA Fall ConventionNovember 9-11, Indianapolis

Spring Workshops April 14, Jasper, IN April 28, Wabash, IN

Welcome From ISFADear Indiana Traveler & Festival Friends,

Great volunteers, creative imaginations and communities set the stage for Indiana’s abundance of festivals. Festivals are about experiences and making memories.

Plan now to attend Indiana’s great festivals and use your 2012 Indiana Festival Guide to choose your favorite events. The easy-to-use guide is arranged in chronological order.

Enjoy fun, good food and make some memories at Indiana festivals!

Best wishes and safe travels,

Indiana State Festivals Association PresidentCheryl Hamilton

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Sonco Worldwide Event Fence and Barricade Sonco provides event fence and barricades to festivals and events throughout the Midwest, securing venues, both large and small. 888-766-2618; rentaguard.com and soncobarricades.com

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Indiana Office of Tourism DevelopmentIndiana’s official travel planning source. Request free information to plan your Indiana getaway. Browse our site for events and festivals, attractions, discounts and first-hand tips to restart your engines. 800-677-9800; VisitIndiana.com

TRAVEL DESTINATIONSAnderson (Madison Co., East Reg.) Anderson/Madison County Visitor and Convention BureauWith over 1,100 lodging rooms, popular restaurants, outstanding festivals and great attractions, you're sure to have a memorable time in Madison County. 800-533-6569; heartlandspirit.com

Brown Co., South Central Reg.Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau The Brown County Convention & Visitors Bureau is an organization that strives to market Brown County as a year-round tourist destination. 812-988-7303; browncounty.com See ad on page 33.

Delphi (Carroll Co., West Reg.)Carroll County Chamber of CommerceDiscover Carroll County where you'll find the unexpected just down the road, river or trail. You can fish/canoe our many rivers/streams, hike/bike our many trails, tour our grist mill, ride a canal boat or browse art galleries and antique shops. For a complete listing of festivals and events, visit our website. 866-374-6813; carrollcountychamber.com

Parke Co., West Reg. Covered Bridge Capital-Parke CountyParke County Tourism is a cooperative effort of the Convention/Visitors Commission and Parke County, Incorporated promoting year around tourism. 765-569-5226; coveredbridges.com See ads on pgs. 5, 9, 25, 52.

Daviess Co., South Central Reg.Daviess County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor BureauDaviess County stands for; Amish Pleasures… Festive Events… Family Recreation and Adventure. Fishing, hunting, camping and much more. 800-449-5262; daviesscounty.netSee ad on pg. 1.

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ENTERTAINMENTDan Heath with the Paradise BandEnjoy the unbelievable sound of this fabulous seven-piece ensemble! 50's-70's pop rock, big band swing, Sinatra, Elvis and the Beatles! 260-438-8816; gigmasters.com/jazz/danheathwiththe/

The Hunter Smith BandSuper Bowl Champion Hunter Smith tells his stories through rootsy country rock. Laugh, cry and be inspired! [email protected]; huntersmithband.com

Marker 158Marker158 is a three-piece rock band performing original songs about want, need, hope, discovery and celebration. Lyrics, harmonies, beats, guitars and fan participation to make it all work. marker158.com

Shade Jonze (a.k.a. Henry Phillips)A solo and group (Shade N Shannon), traditional country music (Think Johnny Cash) performer as well as an agent for the J Taylors (rock and roll), Ivory West (teen acoustic singer/songwriter) and Classic Voice (popular song trio). 260-615-7384; shadejonze.com

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Jasper (Dubois Co., South Reg.)Dubois County Visitors CenterVisit Dubois County! Strassenfest, Olde World Christmas, Chalk Walk, Folk Festival, Harvest Home Arts & Crafts Festival and more. 800-968-4578; visitduboiscounty.com See ads on pgs. 6 and 29.

Corydon (Harrison Co., South Reg.)Harrison County Convention and Visitors BureauHistoric Corydon, Harrison County visitor information and travel assistance. Historical sites/reenactments, outdoor concerts, wineries, caving, casino and much more. 888-738-2137; thisisindiana.org

Santa Claus (Spencer Co., South Reg.) Holiday World & Splashin’ SafariJoin us for a family-friendly Halloween Party including rides you love plus lots of not-so-scary seasonal activities. 877-463-2645. HolidayWorld.comSee ads on pgs. 10 and 47.

Jay Co., East Reg. Jay County Visitor & Tourism BureauHome to the world’s largest gas engine & tractor show and the nation’s largest vintage bike show along with festivals to enjoy year-round. 260-726-3366; 877-726-4481See ad on pg. 22.

Kosciusko Co., North Reg. Kosciusko Co Take the time to escape everyday stress while discovering newfound joy in everyday places. Treat your family to some good healthy fun. Take time out in Indiana’s Kosciusko County. 888-560-4463; koscvb.orgSee ad on pg. 33.

Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.Lafayette–West Lafayette Convention & Visitors BureauContact us for assistance with lodging, attraction, dining, event information as well as meetings, sports and group tour information and assistance. 765-447-9999 or 800-872-6648; HomeofPurdue.comSee ad on pg. 12.

LaGrange Co., North Reg.LaGrange County Convention & Visitors BureauTake a step back in time, explore, shop, dine Amish-style, take in a show or make a splash at our indoor water park. Only in Shipshewana! 260-768-4008; 800-254-8090; VisitShipshewana.org See ad on pg. 68.

Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)LaPorte County Convention and Visitors CenterVisitor information center. Open daily for local dining, lodging, attractions and travel information along with local and statewide brochures. 800-634-2650; michigancitylaporte.com See ad on inside back cover.

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Mecca Jonah Fish FrySpring Art ShowBridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous Mansfield Village Mushroom Festival Billie Creek Bike Tour Bridgeton Art & Wine Fair Zoom-Town 5K Run Rockville MainStreet Community Yard Sale Mansfield Village ChautauquaNative American Concert with RainsongMiami All Nations PowwowRosedale Strawberry Festival Rockville MainStreet Cruise-InParke County Chamber Golf Classic Bridgeton Woodworking & Quilt Show Billie Creek Village Civil War Days Mansfield Village Dog Days Of Summer Farm & Home Community Auction Sandlady's Gourd Fest Covered Bridge Antique Power Club Tractor Drive Art Affair on the Square

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Miami Co., East Reg. Miami County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism BureauSee a circus, experience our museums, hike/bike our trails, Cole Porter history, Miami Indians legend and canoe down our rivers. 765-472-1923; enjoymiamicounty.com See ads on pgs. 16, 28 and 31.

Newport (Vermillion Co., West Reg.)Newport Antique Auto Hill ClimbUphill drag race for antique cars and motorcycles in 31 classes. Antique/street rod car show, collector car auction, swap meet, flea market, so much more! 765-492-4220; newporthillclimb.comSee ad on pg. 50.

North Webster (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.)North Webster Tippecanoe Township Chamber of CommerceLocated in Kosciusko County in Northern Indiana.574-834-1600, ext. 243; northwebster.com

Shelby Co., Central Reg.Shelby County TourismFamily festivals, quaint small towns, scenic back roads, charming shops, fishing, canoeing, golf and superior horse racing/casino action! 317-398-9623; visitshelbycounty.com See ad on page 24.

Lake Co., North Reg. South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (Lake County)Just minutes from Chicago! Indiana Dunes, lakefront casinos, theaters, water park, candy factory, dairy farm tours, religious shrines, historic downtowns and more. 219-989-7979; 800-255-5253; SouthShoreCVA.comSee ad on pg. 26.

Switzerland Co., South Central Reg.Switzerland County Recreation Tourism Convention Commission Switzerland County was voted 4th Coolest Small town by Budget Travel. Switzerland County is the birthplace of the American Commercial Wine Making. 812-427-3237; vevayin.com See ad on center spread.

Wabash (Wabash Co., East Reg.)Wabash County Convention and Visitors BureauTour group itineraries, let us make arrangements for you. Fine dining, historic hotels, world class entertainment, museums, festivals, covered bridges, art galleries and much more. 800-563-1169; wabashcountycvb.com

FESTIVAL LODGINGStatewideChoice Hotels in Indiana Choice Hotels has the perfect hotel for Indiana vacation and travel: weekend getaways, family vacations, business trips or group stays. 888-228-5050; choicehotels.com/indiana-hotels See ad on pg 36.

StatewideIndiana Bed and Breakfast AssociationTraveling for business, leisure, romance or relaxation, you can experience the best at our premier bed and breakfast inns.877-846-4222; indianabandb.com

JANUARY


2012 EVENTS

For more information, call Dubois County

Visitors Center800-968-4578 or visit

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Gateway toDubois County

Ferdinand

March 31Town-wide Yard Sale

April 20-22Herb & Garden Days

April 20-22Chainsaw Carving Festival

June 15-16Heimatfest

September 15Ferdinand Folk Fest

October 13-14Primitive Days

November 16Christkindlmarkt Eve

November 17-18Christkindlmarkt

JANUARY

Winter Antique Show Jan. 21-22Fisherman & Outdoors Expo Feb. 4-5Da�odil Stroll Mar. 30-31Huntingburg Kiwanis Car Show Apr. 14Garden Gate Festival Apr. 20-21City Wide Yard Sale May 11-12YMI Picnic & Car Show Jul. 4Summer Sidewalk Sales Jul. 6-7Summer Antique Show Aug. 18-19Herbstfest Sep. 27-30Old Fashioned Bargain Days Oct. 5-7Christmas Stroll Nov. 9-11Old Fashioned Christmas Dec. 1

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JANUARYJan. 6-7; Feb. 3; Mar. 2; Apr. 6; May 4; Jun. 1; Jul. 6; Aug. 3; Sep. 7; Oct. 5; Nov. 2-3; Dec. 7Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Goshen First FridaysDowntown. On the first Friday of every month, businesses, artists and entertainers throw a party in downtown Goshen. 5pm-9pm. No adm. chg. 574-312-9922; cityonthego.org Jan. 28-29; Apr. 28-29; Aug. 11-12; Oct 27-28Evansville (Vanderburgh Co., South Reg.)Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea MarketVanderburgh Co. 4-H Center. 20th anniversary! Over 75 vendors from the tri-state area and beyond with all types of antiques and collectibles. Adm. chg. 812-471-9419; collectorscarnivalshows.com 2013 Festival Dates: Jan. 26-27; Apr. 27-28; Aug. 10-11; Oct. 26-27

FEBRUARYFeb. 3Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.)Chocolate CelebrationFirst Church of the Nazarene. Don’t miss Kokomo’s sweetest event with yummy treats. Come early for best selection! 11am-2pm. No adm. chg. 765-453-7611; samaritancaregivers.org Feb. 3; Mar. 2; Apr. 6; May 4; Jun. 1; Jul. 6; Aug. 3; Sep. 7; Oct. 5; Nov. 2-3; Dec. 7Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Goshen First FridaysDowntown. See Jan. 6 listing.

Feb. 25-26; Mar. 3-4Salem (Washington Co., South Reg.)Leane and Michael’s Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival321 N Garrison Hollow Rd. Farm, sugarhouse and other buildings. Experience our operating maple camp. Free tours, historical/educational activities, taste-tempting food, live music, children’s activities, wagon rides, vendors. No adm. chg. 877-841-8851; LMsugarbush.com

Feb. 25-26; Mar. 3-4Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.)Parke County Maple Syrup FairParke County 4-H Fairgrounds on US 41. Tour maple camps to see how maple syrup is made down at the “sugar camp.’’ Enjoy pancake meals daily at the fairgrounds headquarters. Shopping, arts, crafts collectibles and maple products. Open daily, 8am-4pm. Free maps to camps and covered bridges available. No adm. chg. 765-569-5226; coveredbridges.com 2013 Festival Dates: Feb. 23-24; Mar. 2-3

Feb. 26Greenwood (Johnson Co., Central Reg.)Taste of the Southside, presented by Community Health Network Valle Vista Golf and Conference Center. Attention foodies! Over 30 outstanding restaurants, bakeries, wineries and more. Live “Chef Challenge’’ competition. One entrance ticket for unlimited sampling. Adm. chg. 21 years of age or over event. 317-888-4856; greenwood-chamber.com

JANUARY/FEBRUARY

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2012

Clark-Floyd CountiesConvention-Tourism Bureau315 Southern Indiana Avenue

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AprilThunder Over Louisville

MayKentucky Derby

Chautauqua of the ArtsJune

Smokin’ on the River BBQCharlestown Founders Day

AugustSellersburg Celebrates!

Art in Speed ParkSeptember

Rock the Rocks at the FallsFalls of the Ohio Fossil Fest

OctoberClarksville Heritage Festival

Harvest HomecomingAutumn on the River

Festivals


MARCHMar. 2-4Richmond (Wayne Co., East Reg.)39th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry Show Wayne County Fairgrounds. Jewelry, minerals, fossils, dealer demonstrations, silent auctions, food available. Adults $4, seniors $3, children 7-18 $1. 765.647.4894 Mar. 2; Apr. 6; May 4; Jun. 1; Jul. 6; Aug. 3; Sep. 7; Oct. 5; Nov. 2-3; Dec. 7Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Goshen First FridaysDowntown. See Jan. 6 listing.

Mar. 3-4Salem (Washington Co., South Reg.)Leane and Michael’s Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival321 N Garrison Hollow Rd. Farm, sugarhouse and other buildings. See Feb. 25 listing.

Mar. 3-4, 10-11Medora (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.)National Maple Syrup FestivalMedora Community School, Burton’s Maplewood Farm. Bluegrass music, pancake breakfast, the King Arthur “Sweet Victory Challenge’’ competition. Artisans, crafts and collectables, wildlife and outdoor programs. Guided tour to Burton’s Maplewood Farm (shuttle fee), wagon rides, petting zoo, sugar encampment/demonstration. No adm. chg. 812-966-2168; nationalmaplesyrupfestival.com

Mar. 3-4Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.)Parke County Maple Syrup FairParke County 4-H Fairgrounds on US 41. See Feb. 25 listing.

Mar. 9-10Portland (Jay Co., East Reg.)Fiber Fest & Spin-InJay County 4-H Building. Two-day festival for all fiber crafters. Classes, demonstrations, vendors, petting zoo, sheep shearing. Friday benefit soup supper. Friday is an educational day. Adm. chg. 877-726-4481; visitjaycounty.com Mar. 10-18Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)54th Annual Indiana Flower and Patio ShowIndiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion and Exposition Hall. Since 1958, the Original Garden Show has been one of the nation’s most renowned, finer, outdoor living shows. Adm. chg. 800-215-1700; indianaflowerandpatioshow.com 2013 Festival Dates: Mar. 9-17

Mar. 17-18Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Springtime in Indiana Arts, Crafts and Gift Showcase Hamilton County Fairgrounds. A multi-class show blending a presentation of fine arts, crafts, collectibles, antiques, home/personal items, gifts and gourmet gift foods. Adm. chg.419-436-1457; cloudshows.biz

MARCH

Starke County Tourism Commission400 N. Heat Street

Knox, IN 46534

Hester’s Farm Live History EventsWeekend Festivals thru-out summer.

For information call 574-586-2105

North Judson Mint FestivalFather’s Day Wknd, June 15—17 For information call 574-896-3340

City of Knox Fireworks

4th of July weekendFor information call 574-772-4553

Bass Lake “Summer Splash”

FestivalJuly 27 –29


Yellowstone Trail Fest3rd weekend August, 17—19


Hamlet Rendezvous Pre—1840s reenactment

3rd weekend August, 17—19For information call 574-586-2105

Knox Harvest Festival

Last Full Weekend in August 24—26For information call 574-806-1522

Hensler’s Fall and

Christmas FestivalsMid Sept—October;

last of Nov - ChristmasFor information call 574-867-4192

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APRILApr.-Oct.Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)Michigan City Summer FestivalWashington Park and various locations. Over 20 different events held throughout the summer including festivals, parades, fireworks, fishing tournaments, skate competitions and Oktoberfest. 219-874-3630; mcsummerfest.org Apr. 6; May 4; Jun. 1; Jul. 6; Aug. 3; Sep. 7; Oct. 5; Nov. 2-3; Dec. 7Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Goshen First FridaysDowntown. See Jan. 6 listing.

Apr. 13-15Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.)20th Annual Indiana Gourd Society State ShowHancock County 4-H Fairgrounds. Over 80 classes of judged, raw and crafted gourds. Gourds, crafts, tools and vendors. Workshops, demonstrations and food. Adm. chg. 765-674-8088; indianagourdsociety.org

Apr. 14Jasper (Dubois Co., South Reg.)Indiana State Festivals Association Spring Workshop-SouthAnnual workshop for festival and event managers, volunteers and marketers. Meet with other ISFA members to continue to grow and improve Indiana’s festivals. Presented by Indiana State Festivals Association. 765-569-3650; indianafestivals.org

Apr. 20-21Wakarusa (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Wakarusa Maple Syrup FestivalHistoric Downtown. All you can eat! Pancakes/sausage or PTO BBQ meal. Enjoy free popcorn, parade, entertainment, sugar camp/museum tours, contests with cash prizes! Craft, commercial and food vendors. Car show, face painting, carnival rides! Buy fresh maple syrup. No adm. chg. 574-862-4344; wakarusamaplesyrupfestival.com Apr. 21Danville (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.)ArtsGo! Danville, Brownsburg, Avon, Plainfield and surrounding areas. Drive around Hendricks County and discover art by over 65 artisans at studios, Gallery on the Square and more! No adm. chg. 800-321-9666; hendrickscountyarts.org

Apr. 28-29Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.)Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous1878 Grounds. 1830s reenactment with trading posts, muzzle loader shoot, tomahawk and knife throwing, canoe race, cookin’ in the cabin, field trips. No adm. chg. 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com 2013 Festival Dates: Apr. 27-28

Apr. 28-29, Aug. 11-12, Oct 27-28Evansville (Vanderburgh Co., South Reg.)Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea MarketVanderburgh Co. 4-H Center. See Jan. 28 listing.

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•Associate Member Art Show July 1 - 31 •Holiday Home Tour December 1

•Association Christmas ShowDecember 1 - December 31

•Association Spring Show April 26 - May 1

•Art Affair on the Square June 23

•Association Associates Show June 30 - July 1

Covered Bridge Art Gallery

2 Historic MillsBridgeton Mansfield

2 State ParksTurkey Run

Shades

2 Great Lakes Raccoon Lake

Rockville Lake Park

Parke County Indiana Covered Bridge Capital

of the World www.coveredbridges.com [email protected]

765-569-5226

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Friday Night Summer Band Concert Series Every Friday evening Memorial to Labor Day Weekend in Historic Downtown Corydon

Bluegrass on the Square Every 4th Saturday in Jun., Jul. & Aug

The Corydon Jamboree Every Saturday night

Enjoy these other festivals and events all year long!

Southern Indiana Uncorked May 26 Wine Festival Harrison County Summerfest Jun. 29-30Indiana Territory Festival Jun. 29-Jul. 1

Jul. 7-8World on the Square Aug. 11Lanesville Heritage Sept. 14-16 Weekend Festival Corydon’s Unsavory Past Oct. 5-6 Ghost Tour Southern Indiana Oct. 19-20 FiberArts Festival Halloween Parade Oct. 27Light Up Corydon Nov. 24


Apr. 28Wabash (Wabash Co., East Reg.)Indiana State Festivals Association Spring Workshop-NorthAnnual workshop for festival and event managers, volunteers and marketers. Meet with other ISFA members to continue to grow and improve Indiana’s festivals. Presented by Indiana State Festivals Association. 765-569-3650; indianafestivals.orgApr. 28-29Mansfield (Parke Co., West Reg.)Mansfield Village Mushroom Festival and Car ShowMansfield Village. Mushroom hunt, mushroom auction, biggest mushroom contest. Car show on Sun. Shopping, vendors, food and camping. No adm. chg. 765-653-4026; mansfieldvillage.com Apr. 28-May 5Orleans (Orange Co., South Reg.)Orleans Dogwood FestivalHistoric Congress Square. Dogwood Capital of Indiana. Parade, live entertainment, carnival rides, food, crafts, contests, viewing of the dogwoods and much more! No adm. chg. 812-865-9930; orleansdogwoodfestival.com Apr. 28-29Rochester (Fulton Co., North Reg.)Redbud Trail RendezvousFulton County Historical Society, US 31 and CR 375 N. Pre-1840s event with programs on stage. Foods cooked over wood fires. Event named for the redbud trees along Tippecanoe River. Adm. chg. 574-223-4436; fultoncountyhistory.org Apr. 28-29Vernon (Jennings Co., South Central Reg.)Sassafras Tea Festival & Civil War Living HistoryCourthouse Lawn and Museum. Delicious hot meals, hundreds of homemade pies, free samplings of sassafras tea. Mock battles, encampments, Blue-Grey Ball. Clean restroom facilities. No adm. chg. 812-346-8989; jenningscohs.org

MAYMay-Oct.Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)Michigan City Summer FestivalWashington Park and various locations. See Apr. listing.

May 1-5Orleans (Orange Co., South Reg.)Orleans Dogwood FestivalHistoric Congress Square. See Apr. 28 listing.

May 2-26Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)500 FestivalDowntown Indianapolis and Indianapolis Motor Speedway®. Each May the 500 Festival produces events and programs that celebrate the success of the Indianapolis 500® mile race including Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day and Rookie Run, American Family Insurance Community Day, OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and IPL 500 Festival Parade. Adm. charges vary. 317-927-3378; 500festival.com

MayLore of the Laughery1750-1812

U.S. 50 Yard SalesJune

NMLRA Muzzle loading ShootFriendship Flea Markets

F.A.R.M. Club Antique Tractor ShowJuly

4th CelebrationsBatesville Summerfest

NMLRA Youth ShootRipley County 4-H Fair

AugustSunman Wine & Fireworks Festival

SeptemberNMLRA Muzzle Loading Shoot

Friendship Flea MarketsVersailles Pumpkin Show

Batesville Applefest

OctoberVersailles State Park Bluegrass Festival

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SpringPurdue Spring Fest, Purdue Grand Prix Race, Farmers Markets, ‘Round the Fountain Art Fair and Historic Prophetstown events

SummerFarmers Markets, Taste of Tippecanoe, Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering, Festooned Fourth Display, Stars & Stripes Concert and Fireworks, Wabash Riverfest, Dancing in the Streets, Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair, Tippecanoe Steam & Gas Power Show, Colt World Series, Uptown Jazz & Blues, OUTfest and Historic Prophetstown events

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Along with our great festivals you will find a vibrant downtown with shopping, dining, nightlife, art galleries and outdoor art. Stay & Play Golf Packages include courses designed by Pete Dye and Hale Irwin. Home of Purdue University, Wolf Park, Prophetstown State Park, Historic Prophetstown, two breweries, a winery and a variety of hiking and biking trails.

Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering

AutumnFarmers Markets, Global Fest, Art on the Wabash, Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, Germanfest and Historic Prophetstown events

winter “Christmas Capital of the Midwest” —Dickens of a Christmas, Christmas Parade, Purdue Christmas Show, Holiday Luminaria Display, Living Nativity and Historic Prophetstown sleigh

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May 4; Jun. 1; Jul. 6; Aug. 3; Sep. 7; Oct. 5; Nov. 2-3; Dec. 7Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Goshen First FridaysDowntown. See Jan. 6 listing.

May 5-6Pendleton (Madison Co., East Reg.)Encounter at the Falls-A Living History PresentationPendleton Falls Park. Civil War reenactment, music, dance, education, demonstrations, pre-1840s sutlers and vendors. No adm. chg. 765-778-2173; pendletonhistoricalmuseum.org May 5-6Friendship (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.)Lore of the LaugheryGrounds of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. 18th century historical reenactment featuring period music and crafts, livestock, battles, children’s activities and special School Day. Adm. chg. 765-563-6792; nmlra.org May 5Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.)Riley Wrangler’s 27th Annual Arts and Crafts FairHancock County 4-H Fairgrounds. Over 120 booths. Craft and food vendors. Live entertainment 10am-2pm. Free square dance 2pm-4pm. Door prizes, kids’ activities, weather permitting. No adm. chg. 765-763-6289; rileywranglers.com May 6; Jun. 3; Jul. 1; Aug. 5; Sep. 2; Oct. 7Lawrenceburg (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.)Tri-State Antique MarketFairgrounds. Indiana’s largest regularly scheduled antiques and vintage market. Over 200 sellers (indoors and outdoors) at each monthly session. Adm. chg. 513-738-7256; queencityshows.com 2013 Festival Dates: May 5; Jun. 2; Jul. 7; Aug. 4; Sep. 1; Oct. 6

May 11-13Greencastle (Putnam Co., West Reg.)Fair on the SquareCourthouse Square in Historic Downtown. A weekend of musical entertainment, children’s rides, amusements, crafts, art, vendors and delicious festival foods. Something for everyone to enjoy! No adm. chg. 317-374-5332 May 12Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.)Bridgeton Art and Wine Fair1878 Barn. Fine art and original crafts show and sale. Wine tasting Noon-5pm. Shops open, plenty of food. No adm. chg.765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com 2013 Festival Date: May 11

May 12; Jun. 9; Jul. 14; Aug. 11; Sep. 1Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)Mosey Down MainHistoric Main St. Live entertainment, food, family-friendly, free event introducing the sights, sounds, venues and merchants of downtown Lafayette. No adm. chg. 765-714-4844; moseydownmain.com 2013 Festival Dates: May 11; Jun. 8; Jul. 13; Aug. 10; Sep. 7

May 12-13Washington (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)Rail FestMain St. and Depot. Celebration of Daviess County railroad heritage with train rides, history exhibits, model train displays, food and entertainment for the whole family. No adm. chg. 812-257-0301; daviesscountyhistory.net

May

June-AugustClassic Car Cruise-In, Every Friday

Classic Cars • Music • Corn-TossHope Town Square 5:30pm-Dark

Friday, June 29Annual Old-Fashioned

Independence Day CelebrationFood • Games • Music • FireworksHope Town Square 5:30pm-Dark

Sunday, August 26Annual Hope Arts & Antiques Fair

Art • Artisans • Antiques • Primitives Hope Town Square 9am-4pm

Saturday, September 22Annual Hope Ride

Countryside Bicycle TourHope Area and Hope Town Square

September 28-30Annual Hope Heritage Days

Parade • Fireworks • Music • Food Vendors • Car Show • Pioneer Village

Hope Town Square

Friday, November 16Annual Christmas Of Yesteryear

Live Nativity • Santa • History Tours Merchant Events • Strolling CarolersHope Town Square 5:30pm-8:30pm

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May 16-19Dillsboro (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.)Dillsboro Homecoming FestivalTownwide. Rides, frog jumping and best dressed frog, baby contest, other contests, Sat. 5k run/walk, car show, parade, good food, stage entertainment. No adm. chg. 812-432-5654; visitsoutheastindiana.com May 18-19Harrodsburg (Monroe Co., South Central Reg.)Harrodsburg Heritage Days Festival1002 W Popcorn Rd. - Community Center. Fish fry, food, parade, live entertainment, kiddie tractor pull, pie contest, baby/queen contests, pet parade, music, arts and crafts contests, silent auction. No adm. chg. 812-824-2524; harrodsburgheritagefestival.org May 18-19Hope (Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg.)Hope’s Art Fair on the SquareTown Square on SR 9. Fifty juried booths, demonstrations, local food. Sat. 11am-8pm; Sun. 10am-6pm. No adm. chg. 812-344-4711; hopeartguild.com May 18-20Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.)RiverRoots: Ohio River Valley Folk FestivalRiverfront. Nationally known contemporary and traditional folk musicians, storytelling, traditional crafts, food, regional wines and craft beer festival. Family-friendly. Adm. chg. 800-559-2956; ohiorivervalleyfolkfestival.com 2013 Festival Dates: May 17-19

May 19Zionsville (Boone Co., Central Reg.)Brick Street Market Downtown. More than 150 juried exhibitors in more than a half mile of booths with art, antiques and crafts. 10am-5pm No adm. chg. 317-873-3836; zionsvillechamber.org May 19-20Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Broad Ripple Art FairIndianapolis Art Center. Indianapolis Art Center’s largest fundraiser with more than 225 artists, four stages of entertainment and two food courts. Adm. chg. 317-255-2464; indplsartcenter.org May 19Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.)The Greatest Spectacle in TastingBona Vista Programs. Tasting of restaurant fare, fine wine, specialty beer, live music, silent auction, outdoor tented setting. Adults 21+ only. Adm. chg. 765-457-8273; bonavista.org May 19-20; Oct. 27-28Rockport (Spencer Co. South Reg.)Historical Timeline Rendezvous and FestivalLincoln Pioneer Village & Museum. Living History re-enactors bring Pioneer Village to life. Spinning, weaving, open fire cooking, Hawk/knife competition, kids activities, food, music, more. Adm. chg. 812-649-9147; lincolnpioneervillage.comMay 19-20Arcadia (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)May FestivalDowntown Main St. Enjoy arts, crafts, flea market, games and activities for kids. Food, entertainment both days. Car show on Sun. Noon-4pm. No adm. chg. 317-984-5279

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May 19Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.)Zoom Town Covered Bridge 5k Run/Walk4338 W 40 N and US Hwy. 36. Running through two of Parke County’s covered bridges, Sim Smith Bridge and Phillips Bridge. Trophies and medals awarded in various ages groups. Adm. chg.765-592-0821; montezuma.in.gov May 24-Jun. 2Terre Haute (Vigo Co., West Reg.)29th Annual Banks of the Wabash FestivalFairbanks Park. Live music nightly, midway rides and games, taste-tempting foods, crafters, merchandise market, bingo, Gospel Music Day, free parking. Hours vary. No adm. chg. 812-232-2727; terrehaute.in.gov/parks May 25-27; Sep. 28-30Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.)Annual Old Court DaysCourthouse Square. Browse through arts and crafts, collectibles, antiques and food booths. Enjoy our historic river town. Sponsor: Pilot Club of Madison. No adm. chg. 812-273-6226 May 25Speedway (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Rockin’ on MainMain St. Following Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Street festival with food, activities and live music. No adm. chg. 317-695-0868; speedwaychamber.org May 26Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)Round the Fountain Art FairCourthouse Square. One of the best one-day outdoor fine art fairs in the Midwest. Features paintings, sculptures, pottery, photography, prints and jewelry. No adm. chg. 765-491-6298; roundthefountain.org 2013 Festival Date: May 25

May 26-27Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.)Spirit of Vincennes RendezvousFrench Commons and George Rogers Clark NHP. American Revolutionary War reenactment featuring soldiers, craftsmen, traders, merchants and a Grand Ball. Live entertainment and demonstrations for all ages. Adm. chg. 812-886-0400; spiritofvincennes.org

May 26Starlight (Clark Co., South Reg.)Starlight Strawberry FestivalSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Celebrate the arrival of strawberry season with food, fun and entertainment for all ages. No adm. chg. 812-923-5785; stjohnstarlight.org 2013 Festival Date: May 25

May 30-Jun. 2English (Crawford Co., South Reg.)English Reunion FestivalWm. H. English Park, 5th St. Family Fun festival featuring parade, carnival rides, food booths, arts and crafts and veteran’s recognition. Family fun for all. No adm. chg. 812-946-1432

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May 30-Jun. 2Knightstown (Henry Co., East Reg.)Knightstown Jubilee DaysTown Square. Carnival rides, games, queen contest, parade, Chamber fish wagon. Local businesses and organizations. All-star basketball game. Rain or shine. No adm. chg.800-668-1895; knightstownchamber.org May 31-Jun. 3Campbellsburg (Washington Co., South Reg.)All-American Country HoedownCampbellsburg Park. Classic cars, horseshoe pitching tournament, 5k walk/run, continuous entertainment, parade. Town-wide yard sale, great fun for the entire family. No adm. chg. 812-755-4520; campbellsburghoedownfestival.com

JUNEJun.-Oct.Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)Michigan City Summer FestivalWashington Park and various locations. See Apr. listing.

Jun. 1-3Campbellsburg (Washington Co., South Reg.)All-American Country HoedownCampbellsburg Park. See May 31 listing.

Jun. 1-2Terre Haute (Vigo Co., West Reg.)29th Annual Banks of the Wabash FestivalFairbanks Park. See May 24 listing.

Jun. 1-2English (Crawford Co., South Reg.)English Reunion FestivalWm. H. English Park, 5th St. See May 30 listing.

Jun. 1; Jul. 6; Aug. 3; Sep. 7; Oct. 5; Nov. 2-3; Dec. 7Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Goshen First FridaysDowntown. See Jan. 6 listing.

Jun. 1-2Franklin (Johnson Co., Central Reg.)Hoosier Hills Fiber Arts FestivalJohnson County Fairgrounds. Celebration of fiber arts, top notch teachers and classes, wide selection of vendors, demonstrations, fiber animals. No adm. chg. 812-876-9583; hoosierhillsfiberartsfestival.com Jun. 1-2Knightstown (Henry Co., East Reg.)Knightstown Jubilee DaysTown Square. See May 30 listing.

Jun. 1-3Merom (Sullivan Co., West Reg.)Merom Bluff Chautuaqua FestivalMerom Bluff Park. Three days of family fun, live entertainment, conservation area and lots of crafters. Adm. chg. 815-674-1302; meromindiana.org

MAY/june

Converse Fair1st Weekend in June

Converse FairgroundsCarnival, food, entertainment,

horse racingContact: 765-395-3256www.conversefair.com

Circus City Metric Century Bicycle Ride

1st Weekend in JuneRide distances 17, 32, 50, 65

from Peru to CassvilleContact: Steve Wagner at 765-472-1289

Cole Porter Festival2nd Weekend in June

Downtown PeruMusic, Theatre, Tours, Food, Car Show

Contact: 765-473-9183www.coleporterfestival.org

Iron Bridge Festival3rd Saturday in June

Eel River at Stockdale MillHog Roast, Canoe Float, Driving Tour

Contact: 765-472-3987www.ironbridgefestival.com

Miami County 4H Fair3rd Full Week in June

Miami County Fairgrounds PeruExhibits, Food, Entertainment,

Tractor ShowContact: 765-472-1921

www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/miami

Bunker Hill Festival4th Weekend in June

Downtown Bunker HillFood, Music, Booths

Contact: 765-689-7673

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Jun. 1Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.)Native American Concert With “Rainsong’’ Music and Storytelling3 miles east of Raccoon Lake at 11515 E US 36. Rainsong shares the message of Creator’s Son through songs. Gates open 6pm, Native food, crafts. Bring a chair. Adm. chg. 765-210-7670; rainsongmusic.com Jun. 1-3Countywide (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Nickel Plate Arts Weekend Painters gather for HCAA Plein Air Paint Out. Entry fee for artists (317-775-2278, hcaa-in.org.) Public can enjoy grand opening of Nickel Plate Arts: art-based events from Fishers to Tipton. No adm. chg. 317-848-3181; nickelplateartstrail.org Jun. 1-3Rosedale (Parke Co., West Reg.)Rosedale Strawberry Festival Main St., Town Park, Civic Center. Home of the best homemade shortcakes plus free concerts daily. Contests, crafters, KidZone. All wheel car show and Gospel Music Sunday. No adm. chg. 765-548-0529; historicrosedale/wordpress.com 2013 Festival Dates: Jun. 7-9

Jun. 1-2Tangier (Parke Co., West Reg.)Sandlady’s Gourd FestivalMuseum and tent. Sandlady’s Gourd Art Museum with techniques such as weaving, carving, wood burning, chip carving, painting. Classes, tool demos, vendors. No adm. chg. 765-498-5428; sandlady.com Jun. 1-3Russiaville (Howard Co., East Reg.)Western DaysDowntown. Carnival, corn hole tournament, chain saw carving, antique tractors, parade, craft and food vendors, three nights of entertainment, children’s games. No adm. chg. 765-883-5739; townofrussiaville.com Jun. 2Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.)Main Street Rockville Cruise-In, Motorcycle, Scooter and Bike ShowParke County Courthouse lawn. Awards for cars, bikes, motorcycles, scooters. Registration fee. Street dance, food and shopping on square. 4pm-9pm. No adm. chg. 765-344-8109; mainstreetrockville.com 2013 Festival Date: Jun. 1

Jun. 2-3Metamora (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.)Metamora Strawberry DaysBanes House Lawn. Enjoy fresh strawberry shortcake with all the trimmings and hear live music all afternoon from regional groups. No adm. chg. 765-647-2109; metamoraindiana.com Jun. 2-3Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.)6th Annual Miami Indians All Nations Gathering3 miles east of Raccoon Lake on US 36. Native drumming, singing, dancing, storytelling, flutists, 20+ native craft vendors and food. Miami Living Village. Fri. night concert. Adm. chg. 765-210-7670; mnigathering.com 2013 Festival Dates: Jun. 1-2

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Antique Machinery Show – Jun. 8-10Call (812) 236-9097

Arts in the Park – Jun. 23Email [email protected]

Chalk It Up Art Contest – Jun. 23Call (812) 829-1877

Freedom Fest – Jul. 7www.hickoryhillscamp.com

Owen County Fair – Jul. 15-21Call (812) 828-0940

Gosport Lazy Days – Aug. 9-12Call (812) 879-4746

Coal City Festival – Aug. 18-19Call (812) 859-3960

White River Poultry Show – Sep. 1Call (812) 829-2487

BBQ & Blues – Sep. 8Email [email protected]

Apple Butter Festival – Sep. 15-16Call (812) 829-3168

Cataract Flea Market &Bean Supper – Oct. 6-7

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Jun. 2Monon (White Co., West Reg.)Monon Food FestTown Park. Rail City Cruisers car show, contest for loudest exhaust and best burnout. Crafts, food, entertainment, pony rides, moonwalk, men’s softball. No adm. chg. 219-253-6441; monononline.com 2013 Festival Date: Jun. 1

Jun. 2Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Vintage Indiana Wine and Food FestivalMilitary Park. Vintage Indiana--a celebration of Indiana’s wine industry. Over 25 wineries pour hundreds of wine samples for your enjoyment. Adm. chg. 765-496-3842; vintageindiana.com Jun. 3; Jul. 1; Aug. 5; Sep. 2; Oct. 7Lawrenceburg (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.)Tri-State Antique MarketFairgrounds. See May 6 listing.

Jun. 7-9Crothersville (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.)Crothersville Red, White & Blue FestivalCrothersville Community School grounds. Patriotic festival with free entertainment, food, carnival, talent show, antique tractor display, vendors, parade, flea market. No adm. chg. 812-569-0407 Jun. 7Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.)Kokomo Strawberry FestivalDowntown. Homemade shortcakes with strawberries, ice cream and whipped cream. Live music and kids’ activities. 11am until quantities last. No adm. chg. 765-457-5301; greaterkokomo.com Jun. 7-9Rochester (Fulton Co., North Reg.)Round Barn FestivalCourthouse Square. Twilight parade, artist displays and demonstrations, round barn tours, golf and tennis tournaments, free entertainment, kids’ games and rides. No adm. chg.574-224-2666; contactrochester.org Jun. 8-9Borden (Clark Co., South Reg.)Borden Valley Day FestivalBorden Community Park. A family-oriented festival with a parade, a 5k walk/run, arts and crafts booths, entertainment, food booths, a duck race and much more. No adm. chg. 812-967-2234; bordenindiana.com 2013 Festival Dates: Jun. 7-8

Jun. 8-10Crawfordsville (Montgomery Co., West Reg.)Crawfordsville Strawberry FestivalLane Place. Fri./Sat. night national entertainment acts, car shows, tractor show, children’s activities, arts and crafts, food, tennis and softball tournaments, 4k run. No adm. chg. 765-376-2614; thestrawberryfestival.com Jun. 8-9Logansport (Cass Co., East Reg.)Med Flory Jazz and Blues Festival Little Turtle Waterway. Great music, tasty food, free music workshop on Sat. Adult beverages and more! Adm. chg. 574-735-ARTS; floryfest.org

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Jun. 8-10Spencer (Owen Co., West Reg.)Owen County Antique Machinery Assoc. Antique Machinery ShowJW Jones Horse Farm, just south of Gosport on Hwy. 67. Machinery, tractors, tractor games, hit & miss engines, food, arts and crafts and flea market vendors. Family fun! Adm. chg.812-236-9097; owenama.org 2013 Festival Dates: Jun. 7-9

Jun. 8-9Logansport (Cass Co., East Reg.)Pioneer DaysRea Park. Free family fun for more than 30 years. Parade, food vendors, tractor pulls, rides and more. No adm. chg.574-753-4856 Jun. 8-9Remington (Jasper Co., North Reg.)Remington Water Tower DaysDowntown. Food and craft booths, car show, parade, entertainment, dinners, breakfast,wood carver, kids’ area, 5k walk/run. Something for everyone. No adm. chg. 219-819-2843 Jun. 9-10Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.)Billie Creek Village - Civil War DaysBillie Creek Village. One of the larger Civil War reenactments in the U.S. Participants camp and wage battles in historic 19th century village. Adm. chg. 765-569-0252; billiecreekvillage.org Jun. 9-10Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.)Bridgeton Woodworking and Quilt Show1878 Barn, Collom’s General Store. Antique and new quilts, unique wood items, live demonstrations. Find a new family heirloom. Vote for your favorite! No adm. chg. 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com 2013 Festival Dates: Jun. 8-9

Jun. 9-10Clay City (Clay Co., West Reg.)Clay City Lions Club Pottery FestivalGoshorn Park. 25th annual event. Clay City Pottery, crafts, flea market, car show, chicken dinner, fish fry, quilt show, pottery tours, demonstrations. No adm. chg. 812-939-2910; claycitypottery.com

Jun. 9Ferndale (Parke Co., West Reg.)Community Farm and Home Auction, Bake and Quilt Sale4748 S 1000 E Parke County. Annual consignment auction including lawn furniture, antiques, flowers, quilts, shop tools, equipment, horses and more. Non-profit event for schools. No adm. chg. 765-569-5226; coveredbridges.com 2013 Festival Date: Jun. 8

Jun. 9-17; Sep. 8-16Friendship (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.)Friendship Flea MarketOne mile east of town on SR 62. Almost 500 vendors selling a wide variety of merchandise and specialty foods. Nightly campfire, live music. Two 9-day shows each year. No adm. chg.812-667-5645; friendshipfleamarket.com

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Jun. 11-16Grandview (Spencer Co., South Reg.)Spencer County FairNew fairgrounds NW of Grandview. Indiana’s longest running county fair! Tri-state draft horse pull and demolition derbies. Beer garden, live entertainment, bluegrass bash, midway rides, food, vendor booths, pageants for all ages. Helmets Up Children’s Program, exotic petting zoo with pony rides. Great family fun! Adm. chg. 812-649-4222; spencercountyfairindiana.com Jun. 14-16Huntington (Huntington Co., East Reg.)Huntington Heritage DaysDowntown. Action-packed festival. Carnival, hot air balloon launches, car show, entertainment, parade, bed races, art show, marketplace, basketball, food and more! No adm. chg. 260-356-5300; huntingtoncountychamber.com Jun. 15-17Angola (Steuben Co., North Reg.)Enchanted Lakes Renaissance Faire & MarketplaceBuck Lake Ranch. Renaissance faire and marketplace set in the late Middle Ages through the Renaissance period. Stage performers, musical and theatrical acts. Adm. chg.800-LAKE-101; enchantedlakesfaire.com Jun. 15-17Rochester (Fulton Co., North Reg.)Fulton County Historical Power ShowFulton County Historical Society, US 31 and CR 375 N. Tractor pulls, games, displays, flea market, crafts, swap parts available. Toy show and trading post in museum. Horsepull Sat. evening. Adm. chg. 574-223-4436; fultoncountyhistory.org Jun. 15-16LaFontaine (Wabash Co., East Reg.)LaFontaine Ashland Days FestivalWabash and Branson Streets. Parade, entertainment, contests, tractor show, quilts and needlework, pet parade and vendors. No adm. chg. 765-981-4054 Jun. 16Greensburg (Decatur Co., South Central Reg.)Blues, Grooves & Spirits FestivalHigh Point Orchard, outdoors. Five blues bands, beer and wine tasting, orchard food, arts and crafts. Adm. chg. 812-663-8600; artsingreensburg.com Jun. 16Wolcottville (LaGrange Co., North Reg.)Cook’s Bison Ranch Calf Day CelebrationCook’s Bison Farm and Ranch. Enjoy a day of family fun where the music’s great, the food’s delicious and the buffalo still roam. Free wagon rides! 10am-4pm. No adm. chg. 866-382-2356; cooksbisonranch.com Jun. 16-17Princeton (Gibson Co., South Reg.)Gibson County Antique Machinery ShowFairgrounds. Antique tractors, flea market, toy show, antique tractor pull, buggy rides, food and a street legal truck pull. Adm. chg. 812-664-0306; gibsoncountytractor.com

Jun. 9-10Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.)Kokomo RibfestDowntown. Live music! Fantastic food, restaurant booths, beer garden, kids’ games, contests, tournaments, inflatables, ribs and more. No adm. chg. 765-457-9318; carver-center.org Jun. 9; Jul. 14; Aug. 11; Sep. 1Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)Mosey Down MainHistoric Main St. See May 12 listing.

Jun. 9-17Friendship (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.)National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s Spring National ShootGrounds of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. Shooting competitions, living history demonstrations and crafts, period music, muzzleloading supplies, children’s activities, museum. Adm. chg. 800-745-1493; nmlra.org Jun. 9-10Portland (Jay Co., East Reg.)Pow Wow-NCGLNAC 9th Annual Gathering of Great Lakes NationsTri-State Antique Gas Engine Association grounds, 1010 Morton St. Native American culture, drums, singers, dancers, vendors, entertainment, food, pre-1840s encampment, kids’ activities. Native American dancing on Sat. 1pm-4:30pm; 6pm-9pm; Sun. Noon-4pm. Adm. chg. 765-426-3022; ncglnac.org Jun. 9Warsaw (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.)Northern Indiana Lakes FestivalCenter Lake Park. Ski show, adventure race, canoeing, kids’ fun run and other kids’ activities, live music, food, business expo and door prizes. No adm. chg. 574-372-5100ext.6446; lakesfestival.org Jun. 9Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.)Red Skelton FestivalDowntown. Honoring one of America’s favorite clowns with “The Parade of 1,000 Clowns.’’ Food vendors and children’s entertainment. No adm. chg. 800-886-6443; vincennescvb.org

Jun. 9South Bend (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.)South Bend Blues & Ribs FestivalDowntown. Some of the world’s best blues and the areas best ribs. All to support development of our unique, special needs facility, Miracle Park in a family-friendly atmosphere. Bring your blanket or lawnchair, relax and jam for a cause. $16 in advance, $21 day of event. Kids 10 and under, free. Free and paid parking. 574-299-4765; sbpark.org Jun. 9-10Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Talbot Street Art FairBetween 16th and 20th on Talbott St., between Pennsylvania and Delaware Streets. Indiana’s oldest juried art fair with 270 local and national artists. Located in historic neighborhood. Admission is still free to the public. 317-745-6479; talbotstreet.org

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Jun. 16Hope (Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg.)Smoke On The Square - Annual Bartholomew County BBQ Cook-OffTown Square. Food, live music, corn hole tournaments, pony rides and classic cars on the town square. Adm. chg. 812-546-4499 Jun. 16Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)TASTE of TippecanoeDowntown riverfront. Celebrating culinary, musical, visual and abstract art. Live music and local cuisine are the standard fare. 12 and under are free. Adm. chg. 765-423-2787; tasteoftippecanoe.org 2013 Festival Date: Jun. 15

Jun. 21-23Haubstadt (Vanderburgh Co., South Reg.)Haubstadt SommerfestOld Haubstadt Gym grounds. Food booths, rides, Biergarten, parade, Little Miss contest and talent show with the Laufenfest 5k run on Sat. No adm. chg. 812-768-6637; haubstadt.com Jun. 22-24Brown County (South Central Reg.)Brown County Studio and Garden TourVarious artists’ and craftsmen’s home studios. Self-guided driving tour of artists’ home studios. Meet artists, watch demonstrations, buy local art directly from those who create it. No adm. chg. 800-753-3255; browncountystudiotour.com

Jun. 22-24Bloomington (Monroe Co., South Central Reg.)47th Annual Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show and SwapMonroe County Fairgrounds. Free demonstrations. Wide variety of gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, rocks, gifts, lapidary supplies, rockhound and prospecting supplies. 4-H and science project materials. No adm. chg. 812-295-3463; lawrencecountyrockclub.org 2013 Festival Dates: Jun. 21-23

Jun. 22-24Battle Ground (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)Indiana Fiddlers’ GatheringTippecanoe Battlefield. Three-day acoustic music festival featuring the best in old time folk, swing and Celtic music. Adm. chg. 765-742-1419; indianafiddlersgathering.org 2013 Festival Dates: Jun. 28-30

Jun. 22-24Osgood (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.)Southeast Indiana F.A.R.M. Club’s Antique Machinery ShowRipley County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of antique tractors, steam engines, threshing, corn shredding, operating sawmill, flea market, antique market, tractor and truck pulls, great food and much more! No adm. chg. 812-654-3949; farmclubonline.com Jun. 23Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.)Art Affair on the SquareHistoric Square. Juried art and craft fair including paintings, pottery, spinning and weaving, wood. Participants from Midwest. Live music and special foods. No adm. chg. 765-569-9422; coveredbridgeartgallery.com

June

MAY Salvation Army

Kids’ FairDowntown Frankfort

JUNE - OCTOBERFarmers Market

Saturday Mornings

Downtown Frankfort

JUNE Strawberry Festival

Paul PhillippeResource Center

Mulberry FestIn Mulberry

Forest Fun FestivalIn Forest

Kirk’s CrossingIn Kirklin

JULY Clinton County Fair

Frankfort

Fireworks AtT.P.A. Park

July 4th

T.P.A. Park in Frankfort

Frankfort Hot Dog Festival

Downtown Frankfort

AUGUSTStar Gazing Party

Prairie Grass Observatory/Camp Cullom

MichigantownLions Club

Community FairIn Michigantown

Colfax Ole Hickory Days

In Colfax

Rossville SummerEnds Festival

In Rossville

OCTOBERWesley ManorApple Festival

Wesley Manor in Frankfort

Trick or Treaton the Square

Downtown Frankfort

Holiday Lights atT.P.A. Park

Thanksgiving - Jan 1st

T.P.A. Park in Frankfort

Clinton County Chamber of Commerce

& Visitors Bureau


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Visitor & Tourism Bureau • Portland, IN260•726•3366 [email protected]

www.visitjaycounty.comCAMPGROUNDS: Bearcreek Farms Country Resort,Fox Lake Campground and Paradise Pointe Resort.

For Unique Festivalsand Entertainment!

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Fiber Fest & Spin-In .......................... March 9 -10UKC Treeing Walker Days ....................April 12-15Tri-State Swap/Sell Meet......................May 16-19Kroozen Courthouse Car Show .............. May 1946th Dunkirk Glass Days Festival .................. May 30 – June 2Great Lakes 9th Native American Pow Wow ............................ June 9-10Pennville Legion Lions Fair .................. July 11-14Nations Largest 40th Vintage Bike Show ........................ July 9-13Hollowblock 11th Monster Show..............July 21Jay County Fair .................................... July 23-28Kustoms of America .......................... August 3-5World’s Largest 47th Antique Engine & Tractor Show .................. August 22-26Bryant Loblolly Days .................. September 7-9Jay County Heritage Festival.......... October 6-7Tri-State Swap/Sell Meet.............. October 18-20Pennville 6th Fall Jubilee ................ October 20Delts 28th Annual Craft Show ......November 10Winerfest.................................... November 15-18

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Jun. 23Spencer (Owen Co., West Reg.)Arts in the ParkMcCormick’s Creek State Park. Live music, art vendors, interactive artistic activities. Festival is free with regular park admission. 812-829-4344; friendsmccormickscreek.org 2013 Festival Date: Jun. 22

Jun. 23-24Danville (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.)Civil War Heritage Days-Hendricks CountyCourthouse Square, Library, Museum, Government Center. Civil War encampment, living history demonstrations, displays, entertainment, food, children’s activities, vendors and much more! Interesting for the whole family! No adm. chg. 317-745-2604; civilwarhendricks.com Jun. 23-24Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.)Covered Bridge Antique Power Club Tractor DriveParke County Fairgrounds. Drive your antique tractor. Registration fee for one or two days. Travel rural Parke County and see covered bridges and communities. No adm. chg.765-569-5878

Jun. 23-24Fishers (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Fishers Freedom FestivalRoy Holland Memorial Park. Live entertainment, crafts, games, 5k, disc dogs, children’s area, business and food vendors, parades, fireworks and much more. No adm. chg. 317-595-3195; fishersfreedomfestival.org Jun. 23-24Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Indian Market and FestivalMilitary Park. Native American fine art, food, music, dancing, storytelling and family activities. Children 17 and under free. Includes museum access. Adm. chg. 317-636-9378; eiteljorg.org Jun. 24Wanamaker (Marion Co., Central Reg.)26th Annual Wanamaker Old Settler’s Day Street Fair and Classic Car Show8800 Southeastern Ave. south of the I-74/Post Rd. Exit 96. Street fair with over 100 booths with art, craftsmen, antiques, food, entertainment, flea market items, classic car show and evening fireworks. No adm. chg. 317-861-0755; indyftlions.org 2013 Festival Date: Jun. 23Jun. 28-Jul. 1Wabash (Wabash Co., East Reg.)Charley Creek Arts FestCitywide. Festival features notable performances, film, gallery walk and fine arts show and sale throughout Wabash. No adm. chg. 260-563-6356; charleycreekartsfest.org Jun. 28-30Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.)Haynes-Apperson FestivalCourthouse Square. Celebrating Kokomo, home to America’s first automobile. Fun, food, fireworks, parade, car shows, sports and fantastic entertainment. No adm. chg. 765-854-1234; haynesappersonfestival.org

DeKalb CountyI N D I A N A

Drive The Experience!

FESTIVALS

Auburn Cord Duesenberg FestivalDowntown Auburn

Family fun with the Parade of Classics,Downtown Cruise-In, Kids Art Tent,

Antique Show, Collector Car Auctionsand more. Call 260-925-3600,

acdfestival.org

August 30 - September 2, 2012

Cycle Fest

May 19, 2012

Strawberries in the Park Festival

June 13, 2012

Garrett Heritage Days

July 3 - 4, 2012

Butler Heartland Show & Festival

July 6 - 7, 2012

Ashley-Hudson Festival

August 4, 2012

St. Joe Pickle Festival

August 9 - 11, 2012

DeKalb County Free Fall Fair

September 24 - 29, 2012

DeKalb County Visitors Bureau500 S. Grandstaff Dr., Suite C

Auburn, IN 46706

877-833-3282 • dekalbcvb.org

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JUNE

Interesting. Inspiring. Invigorating.

FestivalsFairsMuseumsWineriesOrchardsFun

Shelby County Tourism and Visitors Bureau501 North Harrison St., Suite C Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 317}398-9623 or 1-888}303-0244

www.visitshelbycounty.com

SHELBY COUNTY

From the Strand Theatre to the Grover Museum, to Indiana Live! Casino there’s always something interesting, inspiring and invigorating going on in Shelby County.Springtime beckons thoroughbred racing at Indiana Downs, the downtown Farmer’s Market to the Saint Joseph Spring Fair. Summertime is ushered in by the Fairland Festival and Fish Fry to the Historic Shelby County Fair, Antique Tractor Show, Coca-Cola Car Show, unique Morristown Derby Days and the Bears of Blue River Festival. Fall brings Anderson Orchard to the forefront - with over 36 varieties of apples ready to pick, cider ready to drink and pumpkins ready to snatch up! Shelby County Arts Fest is a great time for picking up some great artisan pieces. And let’s not forget the Holiday Parade and Holiday Home Tour in the Winter! Intertwined throughout the year are award winning theatrical productions by the Shelby County Players - and drive-in movies at the historic Skyline Theater.We have fun going on all year round! Theatres - museums - festivals! Give us a call or visit our website!


Jun. 28-30Lagro (Wabash Co., East Reg.)Lagro Good Ole’ DaysDowntown. Family fun, games, contests, parade, tractor pulls, car, truck, motorcycle show, music galore, pig kissing, royalty crowning and food. No adm. chg. 260-571-1693 Jun. 29-30Charlestown (Clark Co., South Reg.)Charlestown Founder’s Day FestivalCity Square. Parade, amusement rides, food booths, arts and crafts, three-on-three basketball, 5k race, fireworks extravaganza. Fun for the whole family! No adm. chg. 812-256-7126; ctownbeautification.com Jun. 29-30Corydon (Harrison Co., South Reg.)Harrison County SummerfestFairgrounds. Free music. Beer garden, food, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League’s Old Capitol Power Pull and much more! No adm. chg.888-738-2137; harrisoncountysummerfest.com Jun. 29-Jul. 4Lawrence (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Lawrence 4th FestLawrence Community Park. Carnival rides, music, vendors, fish fry and car show on Jul. 3-4. Come out to see central Indiana’s best fireworks display and parade on the 4th! No adm. chg. 317-545-7275; cityoflawrence.org Jun. 29-Jul. 4Bedford (Lawrence Co., South Central Reg.)Limestone Heritage FestivalCourthouse Square, Parkview Field. July 4th parade with flyover, ice cream social, free concert, fireworks, BBQ cook-off competition, tennis tournament, fish fry, pancake breakfast. No adm. chg. 812-278-4343 Jun. 29-Jul. 1Warren (Huntington Co., East Reg.)Salamonie Summer FestivalDowntown. Special concerts, demolition derby, carnival, parade, fireworks, car and bike cruise-in, antique tractors and engines, games and sporting events, more. No adm. chg. 260-375-2656; warrenindiana.com Jun. 29-Jul. 1Shoals (Martin Co., South Central Reg.)Shoals Catfish FestivalMain St., ball park and museum (Old Courthouse). This celebration features a variety of booths, fishing, team and individual sport competitions, a parade, catfish sandwiches and fireworks. No adm. chg. 812-631-1329; visitmartincounty.org/catfish_festival.htm Jun. 30Rockport (Spencer Co., South Reg.)Abraham Lincoln Freedom FestivalRockport City Park. Old-fashioned patriotic festival celebrating the life of the 16th President. Parade, music, fireworks, food, games. No adm. chg. 812-649-9147 Jun. 30Greenwood (Johnson Co., Central Reg.)Greenwood Freedom Festival Craig Park and Old City Park. Enjoy a full day of family fun. Parade, street fair, kids’ fair, car show, food booths, games, live music, fireworks. No adm. chg. 317.881.4545; greenwoodfreedomfestival.com

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Sep. 1 - 3 Sep. 8 & 9

Sep. 8 & 9 Sep. 14

OCT. 12 - 21

Oct. 27 Oct. 27 & 28

Oct. 26, 27, 29, 30, 31

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Dec. 8 & 9

Associate Member Art Show Billie Creek Village Ice Cream Social Raccoon Lake July 4th Celebration Rockville Lake Park Fireworks Show Parke County Fair Rockville MainStreet Community Yard SaleBillie Creek Village Harvest DaysMansfield Village Cornbread Festival, Covered Bridge Dog Walk and Car Show Bridgeton Craft & Milling Days Mecca Jonah Fish FryPARKE COUNTY COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL CBGTA Bike The Bridges Rockville Rotary Fright Nights Mecca Haunted Schoolhouse

Bridgeton Country Christmas

Mansfield Village Old Fashioned ChristmasParke County Covered Bridge Christmas Covered Bridge Art Association Home Tour Rosedale Christmas Craft Fair

FREE COVERED BRIDGE MAPS, LODGING, FESTIVAL, VENDOR & VISITOR INFORMATION

765-569-5226 www.coveredbridges.com [email protected]

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Jul. 1; Aug. 5; Sep. 2; Oct. 7Lawrenceburg (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.)Tri-State Antique MarketFairgrounds. See May 6 listing.

Jul. 3-4Carmel (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)CarmelFestCivic Square. One of Indiana’s largest community Fourth of July celebrations, including one of the largest Independence Day parades in the Midwest. Fabulous fireworks, three stages of entertainment, kid zone, great food, marketplace and exhibits. No adm. chg.317-574-1363; carmelfest.net Jul. 3-4Wolcott (White Co., West Reg.)Wolcott Summer FestivalHistoric Wolcott House and grounds. Flea market, crafts, live entertainment, food stands, children’s games, amusement rides, parade, car show, antique tractors, fireworks and more. No adm. chg. 219-279-2946; wolcottfestival.com 2013 Festival Dates: Jul. 3-4Jul. 4-8Cedar Lake (Lake Co., North Reg.)Cedar Lake SummerfestTown Complex, 7408 Constitution Ave. Parade, live entertainment, cardboard boat race, talent show, beer garden, carnival, car show, fireworks, food and activities for all ages. No adm. chg. 219-374-4444; cedarlakesummfest.com Jul. 4Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)37th Annual 4th of July Ice Cream Social Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Come celebrate this 4th of July at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Enjoy historical reenactors and other family-friendly attractions. Adm. chg. 317-631-1888; pbhh.org Jul. 4Twelve Mile (Cass Co., East Reg.)Twelve Mile 500Plank Hill Park. Annual lawn mower races featuring Briggs and Stratton and other modified engines. Known as 48 laps of fun for more than 48 years. Adm. chg. 574-753-4856; twelvemile500.com Jul. 4Westfield (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Westfield Rocks the Fourth Asa Bales Park. Live music, merchant and food vendors, kids’ area, bicycle and motorcycle charity rides, car show and fireworks. No adm. chg. 317.965.3334; dwna.org Jul. 6-7Angola (Steuben Co., North Reg.)Angola Balloons AloftTri-State Steuben County Airport. Watch some of the finest hot air balloon pilots compete for prizes over Northern Indiana Lakes Country. No adm. chg. 260-316-8577; angolaballoonsaloft.com Jul. 6; Aug. 3; Sep. 7; Oct. 5; Nov. 2-3; Dec. 7Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Goshen First FridaysDowntown. See Jan. 6 listing.

Jun. 30-Jul. 7Linton (Greene Co., South Central Reg.)Linton Freedom FestivalHumphrey’s Park. Indiana’s largest Independence Day parade. Fun family activities, arts and crafts, carnival, food, car show, live entertainment. No adm. chg. 812-847-4846; lintonfreedomfestival.org Jun. 30Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.)Pennsy Trail Art Fair and Music FestivalHistoric Pennsy Trail. Quality artists and artisans, children’s art activities, live music and other entertainment, BBQ, great festival food, winery and micro-brewery! No adm. chg. 317-462-2877; pennsytrailartfair.com

JULYJul. TBDRockville (Parke Co., West Reg.)Parke County 4-H FairParke County Fairgrounds. Great rural county fair, Sat. Queen Contest, Thu. Parke County’s largest parade, Fri. Night Demolition Derby contest. Adm. chg. 765-569-3176; coveredbridges.comJul.-Oct.Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)Michigan City Summer FestivalWashington Park and various locations. See Apr. listing.Jul. 1Wabash (Wabash Co., East Reg.)Charley Creek Arts FestCitywide. See Jun. 28 listing. Jul. 1-4Lawrence (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Lawrence 4th FestCommunity Park. See Jun. 29 listing.Jul. 1-4Bedford (Lawrence Co., South Central Reg.)Limestone Heritage FestivalCourthouse Square, Parkview Field. See Jun. 29 listing.Jul. 1-7Linton (Greene Co., South Central Reg.)Linton Freedom FestivalHumphrey’s Park. See Jun. 30 listing.Jul. 1-8Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.)Parke County Independence Day CelebrationsCountywide. Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and special events. Call 765-569-5226 for specific dates and times. No adm. chg. 765-569-5226; coveredbridges.com Jul. 1Warren (Huntington Co., East Reg.)Salamonie Summer FestivalDowntown. See Jun. 29 listing.Jul. 1Shoals (Martin Co., South Central Reg.)Shoals Catfish FestivalMain St., ball park and museum (Old Courthouse). See Jun. 29 listing.

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Jul. 6-8Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.)Madison RegattaRiverfront. 200 mph racing with world’s fastest race boats. Unlimited hydroplanes. Air shows, parade, fireworks, three nights of music and more! Adm. chg. 812-265-5000; madisonregatta.com 2013 Festival Dates: Jul. 5-7

Jul. 6-8Lake Co., North Reg.South Shore Air ShowAlong the beaches of Lake Michigan. Watch in amazement as military and civilian aircraft perform aerial demonstrations over Lake Michigan. Food vendors and beer garden open all three days. Twilight show on Fri. concludes with fireworks finale. Check website for hotel packages, featured performers and more! No adm. chg. 219-989-7979; southshoreairshow.com Jul. 7-8Delphi (Carroll Co., West Reg.)Canal DaysCanal Park. Celebrate the 1850s canal era! Canal boat rides, interactive museum, artisan demonstrations, games and food. Camping, bike and paddleboat rentals. No adm. chg. 765-564-2870; wabashanderiecanal.org Jul. 7Monticello (White Co., West Reg.)Proud to be an American Patriotic Boat Parade and CelebrationLake Freeman/Monticello City Park. Madam Carroll boat carries 400 military personnel and leads 70 decorated boats. Skydivers drop in for celebration. Hot dogs, watermelon, family games. No adm. chg. 574-583-9751; boats4vets.com 2013 Festival Date: Jul. 6

Jul. 8-14Princeton (Gibson Co., South Reg.)Gibson County FairGibson County Fairgrounds. Headliner band, rides, food, games, 4-H exhibits, pageants, tractor pulls and demolition derby. Adm. chg. 812-385-3445; gibsoncountyfair.com Jul. 9-14Warsaw (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.)Kosciusko County Community FairFairgrounds. Join us for the exciting midway rides, the wonderful fair food and entertainment. Adm. chg. 574-269-1823; kcfair.org Jul. 13-15Crown Point (Lake Co., North Reg.)Antique Power Steam ShowLake County Fairgrounds. Steam engines, tractors, threshing, baling, saw mill, agricultural equipment/tools, blacksmith, petting zoo, power parade, flea market, food and more. Adm. chg. 219-663-1374; slcahs.org Jul. 13-14Martinsville (Morgan Co., Central Reg.)Artie Fest Courthouse Square. Community celebration and homecoming. Golf, Cinema on the Square, food, live entertainment and more. No adm. chg. 765-342-8110; artiefest.com

JULY

July 4th CelebrationMaconaquah Park in Peru

Kid’s games, food, music, Soap Box Derby and fireworks at dusk

Contact: 765-472-2400www.cityofperu.org

Mexico Fest1st Weekend in July

Uptown MexicoGames, food, community garage

sales, softball tournamentContact: Lester Walten at 765-985-2628

3rd Full Week in JulyDowntown Peru

Ten performances of the finest youth circus in an air-conditioned,

three-ring arena, Parade, Rides, Foodwww.perucircus.com

Contact: 765-472-3918

E.W.C.C. Woodcarving Festival3rd Weekend in JulyBorderman Gym in Converse

Wood carvers demonstrationswww.ewcc.worldpress.com

Contact: 765-395-3943

International Circus Hall of Fame Month of July

State Road 124 in Peru Professional circus starts, Big Top entertainment,

performing circus animals, Elephant rides, museum full

of circus memorabilia www.circushof.com

Contact: 800-771-0241

See our June and August ads for more Miami Co. fun!


Jul. 13-14Derby (Perry Co., South Reg.)Cedar Valley Bluegrass FestivalCedar Valley Park, 12478 SR 70. Live bluegrass music both days, food, concessions, arts and crafts booths, camping available, family show. Adm. chg. 812-836-2311; cedarvalley.webs.com 2013 Festival Dates: Jul. 12-13Jul. 13-14Freetown (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.)Freetown July FestivalFreetown Community Park. A festival for the whole family! Music, car show, games, inflatables, karaoke, baby contest, tractor drive, silent auction, vendors, fireworks. No adm. chg. 812-498-2113; sites.google.com/site/freetownjulyfestival/

Jul. 13-21Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.)Three Rivers Festival Headwaters Park. Colorful floats and marching bands in the televised parade. Tasty treats, amusement rides, fine arts and crafts, entertainment, the “must-see’’ Bed Race, International Village and Rivergames. Family-friendly fun in the heart of downtown. No adm. chg. 260-426-5556; threeriversfestival.org Jul. 14-21Peru (Miami Co., East Reg.)Circus City FestivalAmerican Trust Circus Center. Finest youth circus in an air-conditioned, 3-ring circus arena. The only circus parade in the United States. Rides, food and family fun! Adm. chg. 765-472-3918; perucircus.com Jul. 14-15Lapel (Madison Co., East Reg.)Lapel Village FairMain St. Townwide rummages, CDLS walk/run, parade, car show, craft and food booths, corn hole tournament, Dans fish fry, chicken noodle dinner, entertainment under tent and children’s games. No adm. chg. 765-534-4432; lapelvillagefair.com Jul. 14; Aug. 11; Sep. 1Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)Mosey Down MainHistoric Main St. See May 12 listing.

Jul. 14Fremont (Steuben Co., North Reg.)MusicfestDowntown. Musical entertainment from jazz to country. Parade, kids’ games and special merchant sales. No adm. chg. 260-495-9010; fremontchamber.org Jul. 14West Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)Wabash RiverfestTapawingo Park. Free, family-friendly celebration of the Wabash River. Canoe races, food, music, educational exhibits, 5k run, children’s activities and more! No adm. chg. 765-474-2553; wabashriverfest.com 2013 Festival Date: Jul. 13

JULY

Partial List - For more details:Jasper Chamber of Commerce

www.jasperin.org812-482-6866

For visitor information:Dubois County Visitors Centerwww.visitduboiscounty.com

800-968-4578

JasperI N D I A N A

Strawberry Day & Old Jasper DayLate May/Early June

Jasper StrassenfestAugust 2, 3, 4, 5

Santa Arrives November 21

O'Tannenbaum DaysNovember 30, December 1-2


Jul. 21Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)Dancing in the StreetsDowntown. Enjoy a classic car and motorcycle cruise, food, beer and wine, plus two stages of live entertainment. Adm. chg. 765-742-4044; dancinginthestreets.net 2013 Festival Date: Jul. 20

Jul. 21Brownsburg (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.)Festival of ArtsArbuckle Acres Park. Family fun-filled event featuring music, food, children’s activities and more than 130 artisans and craft exhibitors from around the Midwest. Adm. chg. 317-852-7885; brownsburgfota.com Jul. 21Munster (Lake Co., North Reg.)The Grape EscapeCentennial Park, 900 N Centennial Dr. Taste wine and food from the region, shop the fine arts and European market and listen to live music. No adm. chg. 219-836-7275; munster.org Jul. 21Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Noblesville StreetdanceCourthouse Square. Annual music and community street dance that offers local food, children’s games, car show, live band, dancing in historic downtown. No adm. chg. 317-776-0205; noblesvillemainstreet.org

Jul. 26-28North Webster (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.)4th Annual Dixie Days Festival & Art FairDowntown. Fabulous food, sidewalk sales, ride the historical dixie boat, cruise-in, art fair, huge antique tent sale, dixie sporting competitions, family games, open air market, ski bees ski show, live music. Something for everyone! No adm. chg. 574-834-1600 ext. 243; northwebster.com

Jul. 26-28Owensville (Gibson Co., South Reg.)Owensville Watermelon FestivalLibrary Square. Come out for rides, food, crafts, watermelon pageants, bingo, raffles, bands and a variety show! No adm. chg.812-677-0728; gibsoncountyin.org Jul. 27-29Knox (Starke Co., North Reg.)Bass Lake Summer Splash FestivalAround the lake. Historic tram tours, Miss Bass Lake, crafts, food, entertainment, water volleyball, car show, parade, fireworks, races and more. Free trams. No adm. chg. 574-806-4599; basslakefest.com Jul. 27-28Berne (Adams Co., East Reg.)Berne Swiss Days Downtown. Swiss experience. Food, crafts, competitions, family-friendly rides, quilt show, horse pull, musical concerts, tours, fireworks, polka music, parade, games. No adm. chg. 260-589-8080; bernein.com

Jul. 15-21LaPorte (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)LaPorte County FairLaPorte County Fairgrounds. 4-H exhibits, open class, draft horse, horse and pony, pioneer land, carnival rides, grandstand events, free entertainment, food vendors. Adm. chg. 219-362-2647; laportecountyfair.org Jul. 19-22Winamac (Pulaski Co., North Reg.)Northern Indiana Power From the Past Antique Power Show & Flea MarketPulaski County Fairgrounds. Family-oriented featuring antique farm equipment, horse pull, children’s games, large flea market, beautiful shaded grounds and lots of demonstrations. Adm. chg. 574-946-3712; winamacpowershow.com Jul. 19-21Wabash (Wabash Co., East Reg.)Ole’ Boys Toys ExpoParadise Springs Park. Exhibits and demonstrations of historical farming. Antique tractors and farm equipment on display. Entertainment, vendors and food tents. No adm. chg. 260-774-3372

Jul. 20-21South Bend (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.)College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement FestivalDowntown. Join us in celebrating some of College Football’s greatest legends at the College Football Hall of Fame. Fun for the entire family, including the grand parade, Fanfest, ribs cook-off, downtown block party and much more. No adm. chg. 800-440-FAME; enshrinementfestival.org

Jul. 20-28Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Elkhart County 4-H FairFairgrounds. One of the largest county fairs in the nation. 4-H exhibits, open class, free top name entertainment, carnival rides, food vendors, park stage entertainment, tractor pull, rodeo, demo derby, commercial exhibitors and much more. Adm. chg. 574-533-3247; 4hfair.org Jul. 20-21Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Middle Eastern Festival of IndianapolisSt. George Orthodox Christian Church and grounds. Food, music, dancing, children’s games, jewelry, marketplace, silent auction, icons, books. “Flair of the Middle East in the Midwest!’’ Adm. chg. 317-547-9356; mefestival.org Jul. 20-21Oldenburg (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.)Oldenburg FreudenfestTown Hall. German festival with German music, dancers, food, games, 10k hike, beer garden, old farm machinery, good family fun. No adm. chg. 812-934-3826; freudenfest.com

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Jul. 27-28Frankfort (Clinton Co., West Reg.)Frankfort Hot Dog FestivalDowntown. Dachshund racing, Greatest American Hot Dog Challenge, 5k Bun Run/Walk, entertainment, karaoke, dancing in the streets, arts, crafts, flea market. No adm. chg. 765-654-4081; accs.net/mainstreet 2013 Festival Dates: Jul. 26-27

Jul. 27-29Whiting (Lake Co., North Reg.)Pierogi FestDowntown. Three day food festival with a twist on Eastern European heritage and family entertainment. Wacky International Polka Parade, pierogies, Mr. Pierogi and friends, music of all genres for all generations. No adm. chg. 219-659-0292; pierogifest.net

Jul. 28Columbus (Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg.)Biggest Block Party Ever!Downtown on Washington between 3rd and 4th Streets. Fundraiser for the Arts Council with two stages, twelve bands, kids’ activities, downtown restaurants with special menus, beer, wine. Adm. chg. 812-376-2539; artisincolumbus.org Jul. 28Monticello (White Co., West Reg.)Idaville Truck & Tractor PullIdaville. Annual event for more than 60 years. Over 3,000 watch 70 contestants in six classes of pulling competition. No adm. chg.574-943-3583 2013 Festival Date: Jul. 27Jul. 28-29Monticello (White Co., West Reg.)Spirit of Monticello FestivalCourthouse Square. The streets are filled with family fun, live entertainment, food, arts and craft vendors, car show and more! No adm. chg. 574-583-1101; spiritofmonticello.org 2013 Festival Dates: Jul. 27-28Jul. 28-29Orland (Steuben Co., North Reg.)Vermont Settlement FestivalOrland Town Park. Full days of family fun, primitive village, car show, parade, concessions, mud volleyball, arts and crafts. No adm. chg. 260-829-6411; lakes101.org Jul. 31-Aug. 4Oakland City (Gibson Co., South Reg.)Sweet Corn FestivalWirth Park. Come celebrate corn with us! Rides, parade, live entertainment, food vendors and top it off with a corn eating contest. No adm. chg. 812-677-0728; oaklandcitylions.com

AUGUSTAug. TBDCarmel (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Greek FestHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Live entertainment, Greek food and pastries. Greek band with dancing, church tours, bazaar, children’s crafts. Adm. chg. 317-733-3033; indygreekfest.org

July/AUGUST

See our June and July ads for more Miami Co. fun!

Denver Days FestivalThursday - Sunday

2nd Weekend in AugustDowntown Denver

Parade, food, car show, entertainmentContact: 765-985-2341

Hoosier Heritage Festival3rd Weekend in AugustMiami County fairgrounds in Peru

Celebrating our agricultural heritage with antique tractors, engines and equipment

Contact: 765-438-3835www.hoosierheritagefest.com

Mississinewa Triathlon2nd Weekend in September

Mississinewa Park in PeruSwim, bike, run triathlon

Contact: Larry Brown at 765-473-6528

Amboy Fall Fest3rd Weekend in September

Downtown AmboyGames, face painting, bake sale,

car show, parade, karaokeContact: 765-395-7242

Macy Fall Fest3rd Weekend in September

Downtown Macy Yard sales, games, food and bands

Contact: 574-835-6708

Oktoberfest Celebration1st Weekend in October

Cole Porter Classic5k, 15k run and 5k walk

Start at Circus City building and run along Nickel Plate Trail

Contact: Jim Yates at 765-469-5066 Chili Cook-OffRiverwalk in Peru

Entertainment, chili cook-off, beer/wine tent, food, kid's activities

Contact: Mike Hines at 765-472-1902


Aug.-Oct.Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)Michigan City Summer FestivalWashington Park and various locations. See Apr. listing.

Aug. 1-4Oakland City (Gibson Co., South Reg.)Sweet Corn FestivalWirth Park. See Jul. 31 listing.

Aug. 2-5Nappanee (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Amish Acres Arts and Crafts FestivalAmish Acres. Over 300 artists/crafters ply their trade and sell their wares during this nationally recognized event. Festive food, continuous live entertainment. Adm. chg. 800-800-4942; amishacres.com Aug. 2-5Jasper (Dubois Co., South Reg.)Jasper StrassenfestDowntown and citywide. Family-oriented street festival with German music, food, dancing, rides, games, beer garden, 5k run/walk, car show and great fun. No adm. chg. 812-482-6866; jasperstrassenfest.org Aug. 3; Sep. 7; Oct. 5; Nov. 2-3; Dec. 7Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Goshen First FridaysDowntown. See Jan. 6 listing.

Aug. 3-19Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Indiana State FairFairgrounds. For old-fashioned summer pleasures it doesn’t get any better than the Indiana State Fair! The midway lights up with rides, the food highlights Indiana’s agriculture, adorable animals are everywhere and free entertainment is throughout the grounds. Adm. chg. 317-927-7500; indianastatefair.com Aug. 3-5New Carlisle (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.)New Carlisle Hometown DaysTown park. Fun-filled family weekend. Rides, crafts, food, array of vendors, whiffle-ball contest, fireworks and parade. No adm. chg. 574-276-8962; HometownDays.net Aug. 4Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Art Fair on the SquareCourthouse Square. Enjoy charming historic downtown Noblesville with juried artists, all painting mediums, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and more. Children art experience. Food available. No adm. chg. 317-506-1872; noblesvillearts.org Aug. 4Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.)Knox County Watermelon FestivalPatrick Henry Square, Downtown. Free watermelon, 5k run, baby/toddler and queen pageant, BBQ grill-off, free musical entertainment, corn hole tournament and seed spitting contest No adm. chg. 812-882-6440; knoxcountychamber.com

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Aug. 11Logansport (Cass Co., East Reg.)Taste of Cass CountyLittle Turtle Waterway Plaza. Live music, family fun and great food from local food establishments, set along the banks of the Wabash River. Adm. chg. 574-722-9345; loganslanding.com Aug. 16-19Greensburg (Decatur Co., South Central Reg.)Greensburg Power of the PastDecatur County Fairgrounds. Annual machinery display and demos. Featured tractor is Oliver & Case. Flea markets, food booths, kids’ games, toy show, parade, entertainment. Adm. chg. 812-593-8977; greensburgpowerofthepast.com Aug. 16-19Hobart (Lake Co., North Reg.)Hobart Lakefront Festival111 E Old Ridge Rd. This four-day festival will feature nightly entertainment, beer garden, arts and craft vendors, Dam Duck Race, pig roast and more. No adm. chg. 219-942-2987; city.hobart.in.us Aug. 17-19Shelbyville (Shelby Co., Central Reg.)Bears of Blue River FestivalPublic Square. Three-day street fair featuring free live entertainment. Free kids’ activities and animal show. Concessions, crafts and flea markets. No adm. chg. 317-392-3040; bearsofblueriverfestival.com Aug. 17-19Elwood (Madison Co., East Reg.)Elwood Glass FestivalCallaway Park. Arts, crafts, food, entertainment, glass factory tours, quilt show, carnival, car show, contests, parade, pageant and more. No adm. chg. 765-552-0180; elwoodglassfestival.com 2013 Festival Dates: Aug. 16-18

Aug. 17-18Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.)Madison RibberfestRiverfront. This festival is fun for the entire family! Fabulous blues music all weekend with nationally known performers. A KCBS sanctioned BBQ cook-off, a backyard BBQ competition, a kids’ cook-off for young chefs. Paddle wheel boat cruises, 5k walk/run, concrete pig corral, kids’ fun area with musical entertainment especially for them. Located on the banks of the beautiful Ohio River, this event has entertained for 10 years. Adm chg. 800-559-2956; madisonribberfest.com Aug. 18Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Cumberland Arts Goes to MarketArea between Cumberland Town Hall and Cumberland First Baptist Church. Arts and Crafts festival in historic Cumberland with over 120 artist and farmers market booths. Local and regional entertainment. Food. No adm. chg. 317-894-2645; cumberlandfbc.org Aug. 18-19Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)Lubeznik Center for the Arts Lakefront Art FestivalWashington Park. The very best of art and fine crafts, with one-of-a-kind items at every price. Plus, food court and children’s activities. Adm. chg. 219-874-4900; lubeznikcenter.org

Aug. 5; Sep. 2; Oct. 7Lawrenceburg (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.)Tri-State Antique MarketFairgrounds. See May 6 listing.Aug. 7-11Odon (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)Old Settlers FestivalOdon City Park. One of the oldest festivals in Indiana with a history of over 125 years. Parade, food, carnival rides, bingo and free nightly entertainment. Don’t miss it! No adm. chg. 812-636-8218; odonoldsettler.com Aug. 8-11Tell City (Perry Co., South Reg.)Schweizer FestCity Hall Park, 700 Main St. Amusement rides, games, food, beer garden, wine tasting, exhibit market, live entertainment, queen pageant. No adm. chg. 888-343-6262; tellcityschweizerfest.org 2013 Festival Dates: Aug. 7-10Aug. 9-12North Manchester (Wabash Co., East Reg.)North Manchester Fun Fest by the RiverDowntown. Four-day festival featuring a car show, parade, live entertainment, food vendors, watermelon feed, games, rides and contests. No adm. chg. 260-982-7644; northmanchesterchamber.com Aug. 10-11Michigantown (Clinton Co., West Reg.)Michigantown FairLions Club Park. A small town fair with vendors, live entertainment, parade, car show and more! No adm. chg. 765-249-5174; michigantownfair.comAug. 10-12Columbia City (Whitley Co., East Reg.)Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow WowMorsches Park, SR 205. Freewill concert, dancing, storytelling, games, demonstrations, vendors with Native American products and food. Silent auction, raffles and flute music. Adm. chg. 260-609-7844; miamipowwow.org 2013 Festival Dates: Aug. 9-11Aug. 10-12Portage (Porter Co., North Reg.)4th Annual Portage Perch Fest & Gran PrixFounders Square Park. Go-kart racing, live entertainment, carnival, food, beer tent, fishing tournament, family tent, crafts, 5k run and more! No adm. chg. 219-762-1675; ci.portage.in.us/parks Aug. 11-12, Oct 27-28Evansville (Vanderburgh Co., South Reg.)Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea MarketVanderburgh Co. 4-H Center. See Jan. 28 listing.

Aug. 11; Sep. 1Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)Mosey Down MainHistoric Main St. See May 12 listing.

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Aug. 18-19Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Summertime Celebration of Arts and Crafts Hamilton County Fairgrounds. One of Central Indiana’s most distinctive art and craft shows, featuring over 80 exhibits from six states. Adm. chg. 419-436-1457; cloudshows.biz Aug. 18Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.)Taste of Kokomo Courthouse Square. More than 20 restaurants and eight bands 4pm-10pm. Children’s corner with inflatables. Grillmaster competition from 10am-3pm. Adm. chg. 765-457-6691; unitedwayhoco.org Aug. 18Wabash (Wabash Co., East Reg.)Wabash Herb FestParadise Spring Historical Park. Herbs, flowers, garden and crafts. Free educational seminars. Chair Affair charity auction, baking contest, free tram ride to other events. No adm. chg. 260-563-6682 Aug. 18Greenwood (Johnson Co., Central Reg.)WAMM Fest Craig Park. Wineries, microbreweries, bands, entertainment, food and juried art fair featuring more than 50 artists. All proceeds donated to local charities. Adm. chg. 317-881-7575; wammfest.com Aug. 22-25 Selma (Delaware Co., East Reg)Selma Lions Club 24th Annual Bluebird Days FestivalSelma Lions Club, Pavilion, and vicinity at 9901 E. Jackson St. Four days of food, carnival rides, vendors, entertainment, parade, famous Lions dinners. Nightly drawings for gasoline gift cards. No adm. chg. 765-215-9365; e-clubhouse.org/sites/selmain/indexAug. 23-25Sellersburg (Clark Co., South Reg.)Sellersburg Celebrates!Silver Creek Township Park. Over 150 food and crafts booths, free entertainment, carnival rides, parade, pancake breakfast, balloon glow, community luncheon, games, contests. No adm. chg. 812-786-3098; sellersburgcelebrates.com 2013 Festival Dates: Aug. 22-24

Aug. 23-26Vevay (Switzerland Co., South Central Reg.)Swiss Wine FestivalRiverfront Park. Wine tasting pavilion featuring over 100 varieties of Indiana wines, Midwest Championship Grape Stomp, steintossen, riverboat cruises, three stages of entertainment, parade, arts and crafts, food booths, beer garden, amusement rides, midway entertainment, 5k walk/run, contests, corn hole tournament and Little Swiss Polka Dancers. Adm. chg. 812-427-9463; swisswinefestival.org 2013 Festival Dates: Aug. 22-25

Aug. 24-25Rossville (Clinton Co., West Reg.)Summer’s End FestivalTown park. Huge car show, antique tractors, crafts, 5k run, live entertainment, kid games, pancake breakfast, chicken noodle dinner, fish fry, parade, garage sales and fireworks. 765-379-2645; rossville.net

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Aug. 25Terre Haute (Vigo Co., West Reg.)Downtown Block PartyDowntown. Something for everyone! Live entertainment, food, artists, children’s activities, wine tasting/beer garden, car show and more. No adm. chg. 812-237-2536; downtownterrehaute.org

Aug. 25Crawfordsville (Montgomery Co., West Reg.)Taste of Montgomery CountyGeneral Lew Wallace Study and Museum. A symphony of sounds and a festival of fabulous flavors that represent the best of Montgomery County. Adm. chg. 765-362-5769; tasteofmontgomerycounty.com 2013 Festival Date: Aug. 24Aug. 25Wabash (Wabash Co., East Reg.)Trucks in ParadiseParadise Spring Historical Park. Trucks of all types including old, modified, all shapes and sizes. Truck memorabilia, motorcycles, custom cars, food, various vendors. No adm. chg. 260-571-0681 Aug. 25Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)Uptown Jazz and BluesDowntown. Three stages of continuous live jazz and blues music, dancing, food, beer and wine. Adm. chg. 765-742-4044; uptownjazzandblues.com 2013 Festival Date: Aug. 24

Aug. 30-Sep. 2Auburn (DeKalb Co., East Reg.)Auburn Cord Duesenberg FestivalCommunitywide. Enjoy the Parade of Classics, Downtown Cruise-In, Ice Cream Social, Antique Show, Collector Car Auctions and much more. 260-925-3600; www.acdfestival.orgAug. 31-Sep. 3Earl Park (Benton Co., West Reg.)Earl Park Fall FestivalTown Park. Free family entertainment including a truck and tractor pull, demolition derby, parade, car show, softball and horseshoe tournaments and pedal tractor pull. No adm. chg. 219-474-5081; earlparkfestival.com Aug. 31-Sep. 3New Castle (Henry Co., East Reg.)Farmer’s Pike Antique, Arts and Crafts FestivalSeven miles east of New Castle (SR 38). Acres of treasures, 400 spaces of everything. Visit the Lighthouse Chapel. Southern gospel, bluegrass, dance to bands and food galore. Adm. chg.765-332-2576; farmerspike.com Aug. 31-Sep. 3Ligonier (Noble Co., East Reg.)Ligonier Marshmallow FestivalMain St. Selected ABA’s 2009 Top 100 Events in North America for group travel. Crafts, amusement rides, car show, entertainment, games, food. No adm. chg. 260-215-1982; themarshmallowfestival.com

Continuous Live Music DailyFree With Admission!

Exhibitors’ Booths Open:Fri-Sun 9am-9pm, Mon 9am-5pm

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8140 East 200 SouthNew Castle, IN 47362

WATCH for SIGNS on St. Rd. 38between New Castle & Hagerstown

For INFO: 765-332-2576or 765-332-2134

Continuous Live Music DailyFree With Admission!

Exhibitors’ Booths Open:Fri-Sun 9am-9pm, Mon 9am-5pm

Admission $4 per personUnder 10 yrs - $1, under 3 yrs - FREE

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8140 East 200 SouthNew Castle, IN 47362

WATCH for SIGNS on St. Rd. 38between New Castle & Hagerstown

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Aug. 31-Sep. 3Plymouth (Marshall Co., North Reg.)Marshall County Blueberry FestivalCentennial Park. Children’s activities, food booths, carnival, parade, 15k and 5k run. Classic car show, craft booths, horsepull, garden tractor pulls, spectacular fireworks. Sports competitions, demonstrations at historic Americana Bicycle Cruise. Free entertainment on three stages, hot air balloons. There’s something for everyone! No adm. chg. 574-936-5020; blueberryfestival.org

Aug. 31Washington (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)Wine, Cheese and Art FestivalMeredith Plaza on Main St. Sample varieties of wine and cheese while listening to music. View antique cars, art and more. $10 admission includes wine glass and tastings. Adm. chg. 812-254-5262; daviesscountychamber.com

SEPTEMBERSep. 1-2Auburn (DeKalb Co., East Reg.)Auburn Cord Duesenberg FestivalCommunitywide. See Aug. 30 listing.Sep. 1-3Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.)Billie Creek Village Harvest DaysBillie Creek Village. Long running fall festival celebrating vintage agricultural machinery, demonstrations, tractor pull and parade. Adm. chg. 765-569-0252; billiecreekvillage.org

Sep. 1Cannelburg (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)Daviess County Amish Quilt AuctionSimon J. Graber Community Building. The Daviess County Amish Quilt Auction is the only auction selling authentic hand-stitched Amish made quilts from Daviess County. This quilt auction is the only place to see the most beautifully made comforters and discuss the art of quilt making. No adm. chg. 812-698-1697; daviesscounty.net Sep. 1-3Earl Park (Benton Co., West Reg.)Earl Park Fall FestivalTown Park. See Aug. 31 listing.Sep. 1-3New Castle (Henry Co., East Reg.)Farmer’s Pike Antique, Arts and Crafts FestivalSeven miles east of New Castle (SR 38). See Aug. 31 listing.Sep. 1-2Bloomington (Monroe Co., South Central Reg.)Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and CraftsFourth St., Grant St. to Indiana St. Fine art, original craft, entertainment in a beautiful urban setting. One of the top art festivals in the nation. No adm. chg. 812-335-3814; 4thstreet.org

Marshall CountyBlueberry Festival

P.O. 639Plymouth, IN 46563

www.blueberryfestival.org888.936.5020

400+ Craft Booths15k Blueberry StompLive Entertainment100+ Food BoothsBicycle CruiseSports TournamentsAntique Car ShowLabor Day ParadeSpectacular FireworksHot Air BalloonsCarnival

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Sep. 1Columbus (Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg.)Hospice of South Central Indiana Annual Free Community ConcertMill Race Park, 5th and Lindsey Streets. Fireworks, national and regional bands. Food and souvenir booths, no seating provided. Proceeds benefit Hospice patients with an advanced illness and their families. No adm. chg. 812-314-8000; hospiceofsouthcentralindiana.org Sep. 1-3Vernon (Jennings Co., South Central Reg.)Labor Day Antiques, Collectibles, Crafts & Flea MarketStreets of Vernon, IN. Booths with over 100 dealers of antiques and vintage collectibles, crafts and other items. Food vendors. No adm. chg. 812-346-8989; jenningscohs.org Sep. 1-3Ligonier (Noble Co., East Reg.)Ligonier Marshmallow FestivalMain St. See Aug. 31 listing.Sep. 1-4Clinton (Vermillion Co., West Reg.)Little Italy FestivalWater and 9th Streets. Experience Italy with music, food, dancing, rides and games for kids. Wagon rides, parade, flea market, fireworks. Tour historic landmark. No adm. chg. 765-832-6009; littleitalyfestival.org Sep. 1Lyles Station (Gibson Co., South Central Reg.)Lyles Station New Beginnings CelebrationLyles Consolidated School. Children’s activities, live music and BBQ dinners being served. Tours of the historic school. 5k run/walk on Sat. No adm. chg. 812-385-2534; lylesstation.org

Sep. 1-3Plymouth (Marshall Co., North Reg.)Marshall County Blueberry FestivalCentennial Park. See Aug. 31 listing.

Sep. 1-2Metamora (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.)Metamora Old Time Music FestivalLane’s End Barn. Free performances on two stages and workshops. Dulcimer, banjo, guitar and more. Enjoy traditional music along the Whitewater Canal. No adm. chg. 765-647-2194; metamoramusic.pbworks.com 2013 Festival Dates: Aug. 31-Sep. 1Sep.-Oct.Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)Michigan City Summer FestivalWashington Park and various locations. See Apr. listing.

Sep. 1Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)Mosey Down MainHistoric Main St. See May 12 listing.

Little ItalyFestival

Festivities begin Friday with a parade at 6pm

Throughout the week, enjoy one of the many

events, including:• Pizza Toss Contest• Bocce Tournaments• River Duck Race• Italian Trip Giveaway• Fireworks Finale

ONGOING ATTRACTIONSWine Garden • Grape Stomping

Mercato • Winery MuseumOutdoor Market

Italian Food BoothsCarnival • Beano (Bingo)Continuous Entertainment

Coal Town Museum &Railroad Depot Museum

Clinton, Indiana

Little Italy Festival P.O. Box 6

Clinton, Indiana 47842765-832-6009

www.littleitalyfestival.org

Come and Experience Italy!September 1-4

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Sep. 7-8Canaan (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.)48th Annual Canaan Fall Festival and 46th Annual Pony Express Mail Run CelebrationTown Square. Papoose contest, parade, pony express, pie baking contest, vintage tractors, entertainment, food, games, corn hole, flea market, Indian themed arts. No adm. chg. 812-839-4770; visitmadison.org Sep. 7-9Princeton (Gibson Co., South Reg.)Civil War Days Lafayette Park, Princeton Community High School. Civil War encampment and reenactment. School day, ladies tea, Lincoln at the train station, skirmishes. No adm. chg. 812-385-6821; princeton-indiana.com Sep. 7-9Hobart (Lake Co., North Reg.)Clocktower Power Boat RaceLake George. A model boat race, hosted by the Indianapolis Model Boat Race Club is coming to our very own Lake George. No adm. chg. 219-406-1938; city.hobart.in.us Sep. 7-8Darlington (Montgomery Co., West Reg.)Darlington Old Fashioned DaysDowntown Main St. Hand-breaded fish fry, car show, antique tractors, games and contests for all ages, parade, entertainment, vendors, kids’ area. No adm. chg. 765-794-4787; darlingtonindiana.com Sep. 7-8Pendleton (Madison Co., East Reg.)Fall Creek Heritage FairN Pendleton Ave. in beautiful Falls Park. 200 booths with a variety of arts and crafts. Lots of good food. Fri.-Sat. 9am-6pm. No adm. chg. 765-778-3876 2013 Festival Dates: Sep. 6-7

Sep. 7-8Fort Branch (Gibson Co., South Reg.)Fort Branch Fall FestivalFort Branch Park. Little Miss pageant, live bands both evenings, WWE-style wrestling exhibitions, games, variety of food, inflatables for all ages. No adm. chg. 812-664-1029 Sep. 7; Oct. 5; Nov. 2-3; Dec. 7Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Goshen First FridaysDowntown. See Jan. 6 listing.Sep. 7-9Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.)36th Annual Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil ShowHancock County 4-H Fairgrounds. More than 75 gem, jewelry, mineral and fossil dealers. Silent auctions, children’s activities, educational displays. Scientific society meetings. No adm. chg. 317-835-7275; 500earthsciencesclub.org

Sep. 1-3North Salem (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.)North Salem Old Fashion DaysDowntown and Fleece Insurance Machinery Field. Entertainment, food booths, raffle, parade, horse pull, pie contest, truck pull, car show, 5k/10k walk run, line dancing, bike ride. No adm. chg. 317-370-0585; northsalemoldfashiondays.com Sep. 1-2Tipton (Tipton Co., East Reg.)52nd Annual Tecumseh Lodge Pow Wow Tipton County Fairgrounds. Enjoy American Indian dancing, authentic arts and crafts and Native American food. 10am- 11pm. Adm. chg. 317-745-2858; tecumsehlodge.org Sep. 2; Oct. 7Lawrenceburg (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.)Tri-State Antique MarketFairgrounds. See May 6 listing.Sep. 6-8Grabill (Allen Co., East Reg.)Grabill Country FairDowntown. Buggy rides, handmade crafts, food vendors. Sat. morning parade, children’s games and contests, entertainment. Admission is free! No adm. chg. 260-627-5227; grabillcountryfair.com Sep. 6-9Montgomery (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)Montgomery Turkey Trot FestivalMontgomery Ruritan Park. Did you ever see turkeys race and pigs wrestle? You can see this, plus live entertainment, crafts, bingo and much more! Adm. chg. 812-486-3658 Sep. 6-9Roann (Wabash Co., East Reg.)Roann Covered Bridge FestivalDowntown. Free parking. Free entertainment. Car show, karaoke, parade, rides and more. Sat. 7am-10am, breakfast in covered bridge. Thu.-Fri. open at 5pm. No adm. chg. 765-833-2136; roanncoveredbridgefestival.com Sep. 6-9Roanoke (Huntington Co., East Reg.)Roanoke Fall FestivalCommunity Park. A fun-filled weekend with vendors, food, free entertainment, rides, parade, cake auctions, 5k run, family-friendly fun for everyone! No adm. chg. 574-527-5525; discoverroanoke.org Sep. 6-8Tipton (Tipton Co., East Reg.)Tipton County Pork FestivalDowntown Courthouse Square. Enjoy our famous pork chop dinners. Experience food vendors, shopping, arts and crafts, pageants, carnival, two parades and free entertainment. No adm. chg. 765-675-2342; tiptoncountyporkfestival.com Sep. 6-9Elnora (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)White River Valley Antique ShowDaviess County Fairgrounds, SR 57. Working demonstrations of threshing machines. Sawmills, sorghum, apple butter and antique machinery. Gospel night. Children’s day is Fri. Adm. chg. 812-636-4587; wrvaa.org

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Sep. 8Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)French Market42nd and Central, St. Joan of Arc Church. One of Indy’s best neighborhood festivals with live entertainment, artisan booths, children’s activities and an array of French and American cuisine. No admission charged. 317-238-5508; sjoa.org/frenchmarket Sep. 8-16Friendship (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.)Friendship Flea MarketOne mile E of town on SR 62. See Jun. 9 listing.Sep. 8-9Knightstown (Henry Co., East Reg.)Knightstown Fall FestTown Square. Arts and crafts, antiques, food booths, pumpkin patch, train rides, Hoosier gym tours and live music both days. Rain or shine. No adm. chg. 800-668-1895; knightstownchamber.org Sep. 8-9Mansfield (Parke Co., West Reg.)Mansfield Village Cornbread Festival & Covered Bridge Dog Walk and Car ShowMansfield Village. Ham-n-beans, cornbread, entertainment, pet contest on Sat., roller run car show on Sun. Produce market, shopping, vendors, food, camping. No adm. chg. 765-653-4026; mansfieldvillage.com Sep. 8-16Friendship (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.)National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s National Championship ShootGrounds of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. Shooting competitions, living history demonstrations and crafts, period music, muzzleloading supplies, children’s activities, museum. Adm. chg. 800-745-1493; nmlra.org Sep. 8Reynolds (White Co., West Reg.)Reynolds FestDowntown. Free entertainment for children of all ages featuring rides, a circus, parade, car and truck show. Chicken fry and fireworks. No adm. chg. 574-870-3566; reynoldsfest.com 2013 Festival Date: Sep. 14Sep. 8-9Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.)Salute to Veterans of WWIIIndiana Military Museum grounds. Annual living history event with WWII reenactment camps, vendors, indoor and outdoor static displays, food/refreshments available. Veterans receive free admission. Adm. chg. 812-882-8668; indianamilitarymuseum.net Sep. 8-9Ligonier (Noble Co., East Reg.)Stone’s Trace Pioneer FestivalUS 33, 2 miles S of Ligonier. Pre 1844-1870 trade crafts practiced by our forefathers. Period entertainment, black powder skills, food, special events, children’s activities. Adm. chg. 260-856-2666; stonestrace.com 2013 Festival Dates: Sep. 7-8

Sep. 7-9Rensselaer (Jasper Co., North Reg.)Jasper County Fall FestivalJasper County Fairgrounds. Family entertainment, food booths, antiques, farm toys, flea market, garden tractor pull, demo derby, mud drags. No adm. chg. 219-866-7263; jaspercofallfestival.com Sep. 7-9Rensselaer (Jasper Co., North Reg.)Little Cousin Jasper FestivalHistoric Courthouse Square. Three days of family fun, arts and crafts, food, games, parade, contests and free entertainment every day. Come join the fun! No adm. chg. 219-866-5001; littlecousinjasper.com

Sep. 8-9Anderson (Madison Co., East Reg.)Andersontown Powwow and Indian Market Athletic Park. Embrace the spirit of a Native American Powwow. Handmade authentic Native American art, painting, jewelry, sculpture, cultural items in Indian Market. Exhibition and inter-tribal dancing, performances, cultural demonstrations, storytelling, food, family fun. Adm. chg. 765-643-5633; andersontownpowwow.org Sep. 8Spencer (Owen Co., West Reg.)BBQ and BluesMcCormick’s Creek State Park. Live blues music, barbecue choices, children’s activities, vintage car show. Park admission fee required. 2pm-8pm. 812-829-4344; friendsmccormickscreek.org Sep. 8-9Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.)Bridgeton Milling and Craft Demo DaysBridgeton Gristmill, 1878 Grounds. Live demonstrations at the mill. Grinding flour and cornmeal on 200-year-old French buhr stones. Pioneer craft demonstrations, fiber arts. No adm. chg. 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com 2013 Festival Dates: Sep. 7-8Sep. 8-9Brownstown (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.)Brownstown MelonFestCourthouse Square. Crafts, food stands, flea market, hour-long parade, continuous free stage entertainment, many activities featuring watermelons. Fun for the entire family! No adm. chg. 812-919-4010; brownstownmelonfest.com Sep. 8-9Columbus (Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg.)Columbus Scottish FestivalBartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds. Celtic music, car show, food, beer garden, bagpipers, Midwest-Highland Games Championship, sheepdog and highland dance competitions, reenactors, children’s activities. Adm. chg. 812-546-6060; scottishfestival.org 2013 Festival Dates: Sep. 7-8Sep. 8-9Danville (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.)Danville Tri Kappa Fair on the SquareCourthouse Square. Crafts, live music, food vendors, farmers market, kettle corn, antiques and collectibles. No adm. chg. 877-TRI-2008; danvilletrikappa.org 2013 Festival Dates: Sep. 7-8

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Sep. 14-16Francesville (Pulaski Co., North Reg.)Francesville Fall FestivalDowntown. Family entertainment. Musical programs, auto show, garden tractor pull, huge parade and fireworks on Sat. Opens at 4:30pm on Fri. No adm. chg. 219-567-9689; francesvillefallfestival.com Sep. 14-16Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Indy’s Irish FestMilitary Park. Three days of Irish music, dance, shopping, run and walk, cultural exhibits, children’s area. Adm. chg. 317-713-7117; indyirishfest.com Sep. 14-16Lanesville (Harrison Co., South Reg.)Lanesville Heritage WeekendHeritage Park. Field demonstrations, craft demonstrations, truck and tractor pulls, steam engines, antique engines, 8-mile run, fiddlers’ contest, fiesta rides. Family-oriented. No adm. chg. 812-952-3091; lanesvilleheritageweekend.org Sep. 14-16Attica (Fountain Co., West Reg.)Potawatomi FestivalOuibache Park on the Riverfront. “On the Banks of the Wabash’’ and Downtown Attica, you’ll find arts and crafts, flea market, food, entertainment, heritage and Sun. parade. Adm. chg. 765-299-5700; Potawatomifestival.com Sep. 14-16Chesterton (Porter Co., North Reg.)Wizard of Oz FestivalThomas Centennial Park. Step into the Land of Oz with family fun in a charming downtown atmosphere for the festival’s 31st year running. No adm. chg. 219-926-6283; ozfestivalchesterton.com

Sep. 15-16Shelbyville (Shelby Co., Central Reg.)Blue River Valley Pioneer Fair Shelby County Fairgrounds. Sights, sounds, crafts, foods of the pioneer past. 1822 to 1865 costumed participants demonstrate pioneer crafts, tool-making and food preparation. Something for all ages. Rain or shine. Join us! Adm. chg. 317-392-4634; grovermuseum.org Sep. 15Brookston (White Co., West Reg.)Brookston Apple Popcorn FestivalDowntown. Breakfast at the firehouse and family entertainment on the stage. 5k, 10k and fun run. No adm. chg. 765-563-3770; applepopcornfestival.org 2013 Festival Date: Sep. 21Sep. 15-16Fishers (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Country FairConner Prairie Interactive History Park. Experience an authentic 19th century agricultural fair with pony rides, fall treats, games and more. Adm. chg. 800-966-1836; connerprairie.org

Sep. 8Valparaiso (Porter Co., North Reg.)Valparaiso Popcorn FestivalDowntown. Nation’s original popcorn parade. Crafts, food booths, live entertainment, kids’ activities area and the “Popcorn Panic’’ 5 mile run/5k walk. No adm. chg. 219-464-8332; valparaisoevents.com Sep. 8-9Zionsville (Boone Co., Central Reg.)Zionsville Lion’s Club 59th Annual Fall Festival Lions Park SR 334. Kiwanis parade, rides, arts and crafts fair, live music, pet pavilion and other entertainment. Car show Sun. No adm. chg. 317-873-5540; zionsvillelions.com 2013 Festival Dates: Sep. 7-8Sep. 9Lawrenceburg (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.)Arts & Crafts in the ParkNewtown Park. All vendors sell handcrafted items, no manufactured goods. All food booths are operated by non-profit organizations. No adm. chg. 812-290-3750 Sep. 9Franklin (Johnson Co., Central Reg.)65th Indiana Masonic Home FestivalIndiana Masonic Home campus. Annual event for the whole family with food, entertainment, arts, crafts, children’s fun area, parade. No adm. chg. 317-736-6141; indianamasonichome.org

Sep. 13-16Nappanee (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Nappanee Apple FestivalDowntown, Depot Plaza, Municipal Airport, Callander Sportsplex. Bushels of free fun for the entire family! Don’t miss Indiana’s Largest 7’ Baked Apple Pie. Our family-friendly atmosphere and Midwestern hospitality that attracts over 76,000 visitors and has become one of the largest festivals in the state of Indiana! Come join us for a fun-filled weekend of entertainment, food and activities! Open at 5pm on Thu. No adm. chg. 574-773-7812; nappaneeapplefestival.org Sep. 14-15Logansport (Cass Co., East Reg.)Art on the AvenueLittle Turtle Waterway Plaza. Great music and tasty food. Over 30 artists and an adult beverage tent with live bands. Adm. chg. 574-735-2787; casscountyarts.org Sep. 14-15Lebanon (Boone Co., Central Reg.)Back to the Fifties Festival, IncDowntown on the Square. Live entertainment, food, kids activities, classic car show, art and craft booths, art and photography show and sale, street dance. Free shuttle. No pets. No adm. chg. 866-447-5050; fiftiesfestival.com 2013 Festival Dates: Sep. 13-14

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Sep. 15-16Spencer (Owen Co., West Reg.)Owen County Apple Butter FestivalOwen County Courthouse Square. 36th annual festival with contests, crafts, food, parade and entertainment for the entire family. Sponsored by Spencer Lions Club. No adm. chg. 812-829-3168 Sep. 15Indianapolis (Shelby Co., Central Reg.)Pleasant View FestivalAnnual street fair with arts and crafts, car and motorcycle show, food, entertainment, parade, auction, games, antique tractors. No adm. chg. 317-862-8411 Sep. 15Speedway (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Speedway Spectacular Main St. and Leonard Park. Features walk/run, community parade, kids’ games, face and pumpkin painting, vendor booths, chili cook-off and corn hole tournament. No adm. chg. 317-244-3789; speedwaychamber.org Sep. 15-16Rochester (Fulton Co., North Reg.)Trail of Courage Living History FestivalFulton County Historical Society, US 31 and CR 375 N French-Indian War, Revolutionary War, western fur trade encampments of pre-1840s. Foods cooked over open fires, Indian dances, programs each day. Adm. chg. 574-223-4436; fultoncountyhistory.org Sep. 15-16Washington (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)20th Century Chevy Car FestEastside Park. Cruise in on Sat. night! Enjoy the fabulous show of custom cars, antiques, most modern. Awards on Sun. No adm. chg. 812-617-5580; 20thcenturychevy.com Sep. 16West Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)Art on The WabashTapawingo Park. Artists from 15 counties display their art along the beautiful Wabash River in this juried fair. No adm. chg. 800-721-2787; artonthewabash.com 2013 Festival Date: Sep. 15

Sep. 19-22Sullivan (Sullivan Co., West Reg.)Sullivan County Rotary Corn FestivalDowntown Square, 100 Court House Square. Free entertainment: The Van-Dells, Endless Summer Band, BritBeat and The Wright Brothers. Carnival rides, parade, free corn feed & contest, turtle derby and fun! No adm. chg. 812-268-5800; sullivanrotary.org Sep. 21-23Frankton (Madison Co., East Reg.)Frankton Heritage DaysBailey’s Field. Celebrating 37 years! Hometown and family-focused. Entertainment, rides, parade, car and quilt show. Multiple events each day! Hot air balloon competitions daily. Adm. chg. 765-754-3218; heritagedays.org 2013 Festival Dates: Sep. 20-22

Sep. 15Hammond (Lake Co., North Reg.)7th Annual DHC Bizarre BazaarDowntown, along Hohman Ave. Kids’ games, arts and crafts, car show, bean bag tourney, live entertainment, vendors, pie baking contest, garage sale and Haircut-A-Thon for charity. No adm. chg. 219-512-4298; downtownhammond.org Sep. 15Ferdinand (Dubois Co., South Reg.)3rd Annual Ferdinand Folk FestivalFerdinand’s 18th St. Park. Nationally touring musicians, arts, crafts, food, environmental information, children’s activities, craft demonstrations and workshops. No adm. chg. 812-367-2282; ferdinandfolkfestival.com Sep. 15Montgomery (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)Gasthof Fall Festival & Quilt AuctionGasthof Amish Village. Quilt auction, craft vendors, flea market, gospel music, carriage rides, gift shops, Amish buffet and bakery. Groups welcome. On-site hotel. No adm. chg. 812-486-4900; gasthofamishvillage.com 2013 Festival Date: Sep. 21Sep. 15Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.)Indiana State ICS Chili Cook-OffPatrick Henry Square. International Chili Society’s Indiana State Cook-Off. Musical entertainment, tube race on the Wabash River, chili sampling, children’s games and entertainment. No adm. chg. 812-886-0400; vincennescvb.org Sep. 15-16Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.)Johnny Appleseed FestivalJohnny Appleseed Park. Two-day period festival with an array of food, crafts, antiques and music. Fun for the whole family! No adm. chg. johnnyappleseedfest.com Sep. 15-16Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.)Koh-Koh-Mah and David Foster Living History Encampment10 miles west of Kokomo. French and Indian battle, music, horse and artillery demonstration, 1700s food and crafts, tomahawk throwing contest, children’s militia drills. Adm. chg. 765-883-7768; kohkohmah.com Sep. 15-16Salem (Washington Co., South Reg.)Old Settlers Day Festival John Hay Center/Stevens Memorial Museum. Celebration of local heritage. Village demonstrations, antique tractor pull, arts and craft vendors, flea market and food. Morgan Raiders reenactment. No adm. chg. 812-883-2219 Sep. 15-16Muncie (Delaware Co., East Reg.)Old Washington Street Festival500 block of E Washington St. Two entertainment stages, arts and crafts, food, demonstrations, kids’ area, car show, historic home tours and Emily Kimbrough’s Home Museum. No adm. chg. 765-289-9304; muncie-ecna.org 2013 Festival Dates: Sep. 14-15

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Sep. 22-23Carmel (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Carmel International Arts Festival Arts & Design District. Diverse juried artists with two stages of live entertainment featuring international dance and music. Fun atmosphere for the whole family. No adm. chg. 317-573-9602; carmelartsfestival.org Sep. 22-23Angola (Steuben Co., North Reg.)FallfestPublic Square. Celebrate the start of autumn with food vendors, crafts and musical entertainment on historic public square. No adm. chg. 260-665-3512; angolachamber.org Sep. 22-23Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Fort Ouiatenon. Reenactment of life during the 18th century. French, British and Native American trading post, food, crafts, demonstrations and music. Adm. chg. 765-476-8411; tippecanoehistory.org/feast.htm Sep. 22Fishers (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Fishers Oktoberfest at SaxonyPolka band, kids games, arts and crafts vendors, German food vendors and beer garden. Canned food donations are requested. 1pm-10pm. No adm. chg. 317-595-3195; fishersfreedomfestival.orgSep. 22-23Huntington (Huntington Co., East Reg.)Forks of the Wabash Pioneer FestivalHier’s Park. Relive the mid-1800s. Encampment, military drills, pioneer town and village, entertainment, farmers’ market, antiques, crafts, children’s games, food and more. Adm. chg. 800-848-4282; pioneerfestival.org

Sep. 22North Webster (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.)3rd Annual Heart of the Harvest Fall FestivalDowntown. The Heart of the Community Charity Auction & Raffle. Family-fun games, soup dinner, live music, pontoon raffle, artisan and vendor market, downtown shopping and sales. Family fun for all! Come together with our community to celebrate and support the heartbeat of our town, the North Webster Community Center. No adm. chg. 574-834-1600; northwebster.com Sep. 22-Oct. 31Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Pumpkin Harvest Festival Stonycreek Farm. 40th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival. Hayrides, bonfire parties, school field trips, pumpkin train rides, zip line, jumping pillow, family fun! Adm. chg. 317-773-3344; stonycreekfarm.netSep. 23-Oct. 31Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Fall Harvest Festival7010 E Raymond St. Tractor-drawn hayride to pumpkin patch, pumpkin-eating dinosaur, exotic animal including miniature buffalo, straw bale and cornfield mazes, weekend food and music. Adm. chg. 317-356-6995; watermansfarmmarket.com

Sep. 21-23Princeton (Gibson Co., South Reg.)Golden Heritage Days FestivalCourthouse Square. Princeton’s largest sidewalk festival. Pageants, rides, quality arts, crafts and food vendors line the courthouse square. Entertainment nightly. No adm. chg. 812-385-2134; gibsoncountychamber.org Sep. 21-23Laketon (Wabash Co., East Reg.)Laketonian DaysFire station and school grounds. Bringing good wholesome fun for the entire family. No adm. chg. 260-982-1746

Sep. 21-22Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Michiana Mennonite Relief SaleElkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. Handmade quilts, antiques, new, used and children’s auctions. Mennonite and ethnic foods, global and local crafts. Camp sites available. Proceeds benefit world relief efforts. No adm. chg. 888-503-8559; mennonitesale.org Sep. 21-22Middlebury (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Middlebury Fall FestivalDowntown Parks. A community celebration featuring local artisans and crafters in a small town atmosphere with our local Amish community. No adm. chg. 574-825-4300; middleburyfestivals.com Sep. 21-23Milltown (Crawford Co., South Reg.)Milltown Community FestivalDowntown. Enjoy an array of musical performers and a weekend of fun-packed events for the entire family. No adm. chg. 812-633-4848; townofmilltown.org/community_festval Sep. 21-23Wanatah (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)Wanatah Scarecrow FestivalScarecrow Square, N Main St. Parade, car-show, fall harvest contests, craft and food vendors, 5k run/3k walk, 3-on-3 tourney, scarecrow sculpting. Free entertainment and shuttle. No adm. chg. 800-548-1417; scarecrowfest.org

Sep. 22-23Atlanta (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Atlanta New Earth FestivalDowntown. 38th annual event. Over 600 vendors, juried art, crafts, antiques, collectibles and amusements. Culinary delights from apple dumplings and tenderloins to alligator and more. Make it an event and ride the train to the festival from Indiana’s Transportation Museum. No adm. chg. 765-292-2626; atlantaindiana.com Sep. 22Burnettsville (White Co., West Reg.)Burnettsville Community DayDowntown. Fireman breakfast, 5k/10k run/walk, garage sales, car show, contests, square dance, antique tractor pull. Parade at 2pm. Live entertainment. No adm. chg. 219-826-4195; beebumble5k.org 2013 Festival Date: Sep. 28

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Sep. 24-29Mitchell (Lawrence Co., South Central Reg.)Mitchell Persimmon FestivalMain St.. 65th annual festival. Persimmon pudding/novelties, free entertainment, parade, pioneer village, food tents, photography and art exhibits, carnival rides. No adm. chg. 812-849-4441; persimmonfestival.org Sep. 26-29Versailles (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.)Versailles Pumpkin ShowVersailles Courthouse Square. Second oldest festival in Indiana. Large parade Sat., giant pumpkin contest, carnival rides, live entertainment, contests of all kinds. No adm. chg. 888-747-5394; ripleycountytourism.com/pumpkin/ 2013 Festival Dates: Sep. 25-28Sep. 27-30Fairmount (Grant Co., East Reg.)Fairmount Museum Days Festival “Remembering James Dean’’ Main St., Playacres Park, Fairmount Historical Museum, 203 E Washington St. Authentic memorabilia including two motorcycles at the museum. James Dean look-alike contest, custom car show, carnival, parade, entertainment, crafts, food. No adm. chg. 765-948-4555; jamesdeanartifacts.com Sep. 28-30Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.)Annual Old Court DaysCourthouse Square. See May 25 listing.Sep. 28-29Avon (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.)Avon Community Heritage FestivalWashington Township Park. Affordable family fun for everyone. Parade, talent show, minute-to-win-it game, fireworks, crafts, food, games and more! No adm. chg. 317-272-4333; avonchamber.org 2013 Festival Dates: Sep. 27-28Sep. 28-30Cory (Clay Co., West Reg.)Cory Apple FestivalCommunity Center. Flea market, crafts, carnival, helicopter, car show, parade, lawn mower derby. Fri. pork roast and karaoke contest, Sat. fish fry and kids’ games, Sun. chicken noodles. No adm. chg. 812-864-2229; coryapplefest.org Sep. 28-30Thorntown (Boone Co., Central Reg.)Festival of the Turning LeavesMain St. Bluegrass Jam Fri. Parade, car show, free entertainment, children’s area, crafts, street fair and food court all weekend. Fun for everyone! No adm. chg. 765-436-7687; thorntownfestival.org Sep. 28-30Hope (Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg.)Hope Heritage DaysHope Town Square. One of the largest festivals in the region! Crafts, food, parade, exhibitions, pioneer village, live bands, car show and fireworks! No adm. chg. 812-546-HOPE (4673); heritageofhope.com 2013 Festival Dates: Sep. 27-29

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Sep. 28-Oct. 28Whiteland (Johnson Co., Central Reg.)Kelsay FarmsKelsay Farms. Dairy farm, corn maze, pumpkin tours, music, food, hayrides, kids’ play area, moo choo, Bale Mountain, milkshakes, burgers, family fun. Adm. chg. 317-535-4136; kelsayfarms.com

Sep. 28-30Kewanna (Fulton Co., North Reg.)Kewanna Fall Festival - “Tribute To Home Town Heroes’’Street and park. Featuring World Famous Escape Artist, Mario Manzine; free circus, carnival rides and continuous live entertainment; food, flea market and craft vendors, clean washrooms, auction, parade, garden tractor pull, Chief Kewanna 5k run and 2-mile walk, little Chief fun run, 16” mush ball tourney and more. No adm. chg. 574-653-2055 Sep. 28Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.)Kokomo OktoberfestCourthouse Square. Celebrate Oktoberfest in Kokomo with German food, a German band, beer garden, large Volkswagen cruise-in, vendors, kids’ activities. No adm. chg. 765-457-5301; visitkokomo.org Sep. 28-30Greensburg (Decatur Co., South Central Reg.)Tree City Fall FestivalCourthouse Square. Music and art festival on stage all weekend, parade, arts and craft vendors, lip-sync and idol contests, queen pageant, Little Miss and Mr. pageants. No adm. chg. 877-883-5447; treecityfallfestival.com 2013 Festival Dates: Sep. 27-29Sep. 28-30Westville (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)Westville Pumpkin FestivalPrairie Meadow Park. A family celebration of the pumpkin harvest. Enjoy pumpkin pie, crafts and food booths, tractor pulls, parade and entertainment. No adm. chg. 219-879-8280 Sep. 29Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Eiteljorg Museum WestFestEiteljorg Museum. See the sights, hear the sounds and experience the excitement of the American West. Family fun includes music, storytelling, food. Adm. chg. 317-636-9378; eiteljorg.org Sep. 29-30Griffith (Lake Co., North Reg.)33rd Annual Fall Harvest Craft FestivalBroad St., Central Park. Large variety of beautiful handmade crafts! Concessions with steamed corn and potatoes, pulled pork and more! Start Christmas shopping here! No adm. chg. Free parking. 219-838-1025; troop264griffith.scoutlander.com

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Sep. 29-30Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.)Harvest Celebration FestivalLanthier Winery. “Fall Into Fun!” Artisans, crafters, festival food, fall color, wine tasting. Engulf the French country gardens. No adm. chg. 812-273-2409; lanthierwinery.com 2013 Festival Dates: Sep. 28-29

Sep. 29-30Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.)Madison Chautauqua Festival of ArtHistoric neighborhood, Broadway St. to Vine St. Facebook: Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art - Madison, IN. Link on our website and become a “friend’’! No adm. chg. 812-265-2956; madisonchautauqua.com 2013 Festival Dates: Sep. 28-29

OCTOBEROct.Michigan City (LaPorte Co., North Reg.)Michigan City Summer FestivalWashington Park and various locations. See Apr. listing.Oct. 1-31Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Fall Harvest Festival7010 E Raymond St. See Sep. 23 listing.Oct. 1-28Whiteland (Johnson Co., Central Reg.)Kelsay FarmsKelsay Farms. See Sep. 28 listing.Oct. 1-31Ligonier (Noble Co., East Reg.)Pumpkin FantasylandFashion Farm. Pumpkins, gourds and squash are used to create well-known characters and historical events. Hayrides, mazes and refreshments. Adm. chg. 260-894-4498; fashionfarminc.com Oct. 1-31Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Pumpkin Harvest Festival Stonycreek Farm. See Sep. 22 listing.

Oct. 4-7Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.)Riley FestivalDowntown US 40 and SR 9. One of Indiana’s largest craft festivals. Photography, fine arts, poetry, home-arts/quilt shows. 450 varied booths, two parades, entertainment tent. Great festival food. Free parking at fairgrounds, shuttle for 50 cents. Visit 4-H Fairgrounds for living history encampment. Thu. 5pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat. 9am-9pm; Sun. 11am-5pm. No adm. chg. 317-462-2141; rileyfestival.com Oct. 4-6Seymour (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.)40th Annual Seymour OktoberfestDowntown. Arts and crafts, activities, food booths, carnival, parade, 5k, contests, free entertainment, Biergarten, flea market, balloon race and more. No adm. chg. 812-523-1414; seymouroktoberfest.com

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Oct. 4-7Monticello (White Co., West Reg.)White County Fall FestivalCommunitywide. Oktoberfest. Country Western night. Food, fun, family games and street dancing. Dinner cruise, fishing, artists, wine tasting, classic cars. No adm. chg. 574-583-9751; enjoywhitecounty.com 2013 Festival Dates: Oct. 3-6Oct. 5-7Bloomfield (Greene Co., South Central Reg.)Bloomfield Apple FestivalTown Park. Craft and food vendors on Fri. and Sat. Car show on Sat. Parade on Sun. No adm. chg. 812-384-3245; bloomfieldapplefest.com 2013 Festival Dates: Oct. 4-6Oct. 5-7Marengo (Crawford Co., South Reg.)Crawford County Community FestCrawford County 4-H Community Park. Games, food, live entertainment, flea market, craft vendors, antique tractors and trucks, classic car show, Amish baked goods. No adm. chg. 812-267-8631 Oct. 5-7Danville (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.)Film Festival of Hendricks CountyRoyal Theater on the Courthouse Square. A showcase of independent short films in all genres just minutes from Indianapolis in historic downtown Danville. Adm chg.800-321-9666; hendrickscountyfilmfest.com Oct. 5-6Alexandria (Madison Co., East Reg.)Gaither Fall FestivalSR 9. A weekend of concerts, art and craft vendors, great food and children’s activities in the Gaither’s hometown of Alexandria. No adm. chg. 800-713-3773; familyfallfest.com Oct. 5; Nov. 2-3; Dec. 7Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Goshen First FridaysDowntown. See Jan. 6 listing.Oct. 5-7Metamora (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.)Metamora Canal Days Autumn FestivalWhitewater Canal. Celebrate Fall in Metamora, Indiana’s Canal Town. Craft and antique vendors along Whitewater Canal. Operating grist mill, canal boat, train. No adm. chg. 765-647-2194; metamoraindiana.com 2013 Festival Dates: Oct. 4-6

Oct. 5-7Newport (Vermillion Co., West Reg.)Newport Antique Auto Hill ClimbCourthouse Square. Uphill drag race for antique cars and motorcycles in 31 classes, pre-World War II and discontinued makes through 1955. Antique and street rod car show, collector car auction, swap meet, flea market, parade, cruise-in and street dance, fireworks, pretty baby contest, dog show, gospel music jamboree, queen pageant, big wheel race, tons of good food. Practice runs on Sat. Hill climb competition Sun. No adm. chg. 765-492-4220; newporthillclimb.com

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Indiana’s Largest Festival

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The Festival always starts the 2nd Friday in October for 10 consecutive days.

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Oct. 6-7Sheridan (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Harvest Moon Festival Biddle Memorial Park. Entertainment both days, classic cars, carnival, motorcycle show, pumpkin chuck, competition corn hole tournament, craft, food vendors, kiddie tractor pull. No adm. chg. 317-758-2504; sheridan.org Oct. 6-7, 13-14Danville (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.)Heartland Apple FestivalBeasley’s Orchard. A fun-filled family event featuring hayrides to the pumpkin patch and an 8-acre corn maze. Great food! Adm. chg. 317-745-4876; beasleys-orchard.com Oct. 6-7Huntington (Huntington Co., East Reg.)Nostalgia Fest/Kroozinationals Weekend 2012 Hier’s Park. Giant car, truck and motorcycle show, entertainment! Craft/hobby show, airbrush and pinstripers’ panel jam, family fun, contests, concessions and vendors. No adm. chg. 260-273-1447; kroozincalendar.com Oct. 6Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Potter’s Bridge Fall Festival Potter’s Bridge Park. Arts and craft vendors at the historical Potter’s Bridge Park along the White River. No adm. chg. 317-770-4400; myhamiltoncountyparks.com Oct. 6Vevay (Switzerland Co., South Central Reg.)Sleepy Hollow Fall CelebrationCourthouse Square. Arts and craft booths, live entertainment, antique tractor show, apple pie baking contest, make-your-own scarecrow and more. No adm. chg. 800-435-5688; vevayin.com Oct. 6-7Versailles (Ripley Co., South Central Reg.)Versailles State Park Bluegrass FestivalVersailles State Park lakefront. Enjoy weekend of bluegrass music in the beautiful outdoors. Regional bands, fun for the whole family! $5/day plus park entrance. 888-747-5394; ripleycountytourism.com 2013 Festival Dates: Oct. 5-6Oct. 7Terre Haute (Vigo Co., West Reg.)Old Fashion Day & Arts TooCollett Park. Music, arts, crafts, handmade items, puppet show, hay and carriage rides, tasty beans, face painters, car cruise-in, horseshoe pitching and more! No adm. chg. 812-232-2727; terrehaute.in.gov/parks Oct. 7Rome (Perry Co., South Reg.)Rome Courthouse DaysCourthouse. Live entertainment, fried chicken dinners, crafts and fun for all. No adm. chg. 812-836-2184; perrycountyindiana.org Oct. 7Lawrenceburg (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.)Tri-State Antique MarketFairgrounds. See May 6 listing.

Oct. 5-7Brazil (Clay Co., West Reg.)10th Annual Popcorn Festival of Clay CountyForest Park on IN-59, 1/2 mile south of US 40. Festival to honor Clay County native Orville Redenbacher, the Redenbacher family and POPCORN! No adm. chg. 812-448-2307; popcornfest.net Oct. 5-7Alexandria (Madison Co., East Reg.)25th Anniversary Small Town USA FestivalBeulah Park. Family-oriented festival, good food, crafts and entertainment. Small yet personable. Celebrating a typical “small town’’ during WWII. No adm. chg. 765-724-3514; smalltownusafestival.net Oct. 6-7Kendallville (Noble Co., East Reg.)Apple Festival of KendallvilleNoble County Fairgrounds. 1800-1865 pioneer festival offering skilled demonstrators, primitive village, children’s crafts and games, contests, antiques, crafts, foods and entertainment. No adm. chg. 260.350.1119; kendallvilleapplefestival.org 2013 Festival Dates: Oct. 5-6Oct. 6Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.)Bike the Bridges Bicycle TourRockville Lake Park. Scenic bicycle routes of 11, 33, 63 and 100 miles. Free food to entrants. Covered bridges. Sag Stops. 7am. Adm. chg. 765-252-7647; bikethebridges.org Oct. 6-7Cataract (Owen Co., West Reg.)44th Annual Cataract VFD Bean Dinner FestivalDowntown. Over 100 vendors including crafts, tools, food vendors. Serving 700 pounds beans and ham cooked over open fire. Benefits Cataract Volunteer Fire Department. No adm. chg. 765-795-4022; freewebs.com/cataractvfd Oct. 6-7Fishers (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Fishers Renaissance Faire Saxony. Live entertainment for the whole family. Jousting, armed combat demonstrations, unique shopping, food, drink, dancing, magic, history, fantasy theater. Adm. chg. fishersrenfaire.com 2013 Festival Dates: Oct. 5-6Oct. 6-7Portage (Porter Co., North Reg.)Harvest FestivalWoodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Rd. Juried art show, wine and cheese tasting, live music. Sat. 9pm-5pm; Sun. Noon-5pm. No adm. chg. 219-762-1675; ci.portage.in.us/parks Oct. 6-14New Albany (Floyd Co., South Reg.)Harvest Homecoming FestivalDowntown. On the beautiful Ohio River for 45 years. Parade, rides, entertainment, children’s events, craft and food booths, hot air balloon race and more! No adm. chg. 812-944-8572; harvesthomecoming.com

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Oct. 12-21Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.)Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™- BridgetonCountywide. Quality handmade crafts, fine art, food, shopping, entertainment. Working gristmill and Indiana’s most famous covered bridge, rebuilt in 2006. No adm. chg. 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com 2013 Festival Dates: Oct. 11-20Oct. 12-21Mansfield (Parke Co., West Reg.) Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™- Fox’s OverlookMansfield Village. Shopping, vendors, food, entertainment, free trolley rides, demonstrations. Old mill, covered bridge, camping, produce market. No. adm. chg. 765-653-4026; mansfieldvillage.com

Oct. 12-13Rising Sun (Ohio Co., South Central Reg.)Rising Sun Navy Bean Fall FestivalDowntown riverfront. Rides, crafts, homemade bean soup, cornbread, parade, queen pageant, food vendors, stage shows and free headliner musicians. On the Ohio River. No adm. chg. 812-438-2750; navybeanfestival.org Oct. 13Arcadia (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Arcadia AutumnfestDowntown Main St. An autumn festival of arts and crafts with displays and demonstrations, games, homemade food and desserts. No adm. chg. 317-984-1828; arcadiainarts.com Oct. 13Cannelton (Perry Co., South Reg.)Cannelton Heritage FestivalWashington St. Wine tasting, arts and crafts vendors, food, pumpkin carving, children’s activities, guided walking tour. No adm. chg. 812-549-5954; cannelton.org 2013 Festival Date: Oct. 12Oct. 13Fishers (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Christmas in October Craft FairFishers High School. Over 150 quality arts and crafts vendors. Something for everyone. Food available. 9am-3pm. Canned goods and new toys donations requested. Adm. chg. 317-595-3195; fishersfreedomfestival.org Oct. 13-14Westport (Decatur Co., South Central Reg.)Harper Valley Pumpkin Patch DaysHarper Valley Farms. Family fun, pumpkin picking in 8-acre patch. Farm animals, sunflower maze, refreshments, fall decorations. Patch opens Sep. 25th. No adm. chg. 812-591-3416; indianapumpkinpatch.com 2013 Festival Dates: Oct. 12-13Oct. 13Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games & FestivalGerman Park. Athletic events sanctioned by NASGA, clan tents, vendors, Scottish foods, live Scottish music, bag-piping, a youth area, dancing and ceilidh. Adm. chg. 765-778-0736; indyscot.org 2013 Festival Date: Oct. 12

Oct. 11-14Martinsville (Morgan Co., Central Reg.)Morgan County Fall Foliage FestivalCourthouse Square. A fun family event that has a car show, kids’ events, arts and crafts vendors, a parade and much more. No adm. chg. 765-342-0332; fallfoliagefest.com 2013 Festival Dates: Oct. 10-13Oct. 12-21Bainbridge (Putnam Co., West Reg.)Covered Bridges of Putnam County FestivalUS 36, across from fire dept. Covered Bridge maps available, vendors of all types, food, arts, crafts, flea market. No adm. chg. 765-435-2813; friendsoftheparkrussellville.org Oct. 12-14Daleville (Delaware Co., East Reg.)Daleville AutumnFestDaleville Elementary School. Arts and craft booths, amusement rides, food vendors, entertainment, car show, tractor races, band showcase, pet contest. Parade on Sat. No adm. chg. 765-730-3036 Oct. 12-14Portage (Porter Co., North Reg.)The Elvis© Fantasy FestWoodland Park Community Building. All Elvis all weekend. Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and showcase concert, memorabilia, dance, special Elvis related guests. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics. Adm. chg. 317-844-7354; elvisfantasyfest.com

Oct. 12-14Marion (Grant Co., East Reg.)Mississinewa 1812CR 600 N SR 15. Largest War of 1812 living history event in United States. Battle Reenactments, American and British military camps, Native American village and wilderness camps. 150 sutlers, artisans, food purveyors, folk musicians. storytellers. Attendance 30,000. Adm. chg. 800-822-1812; mississinewa1812.com 2013 Festival Dates: Oct. 11-13

Oct. 12-13Nineveh (Johnson Co., Central Reg.)Nineveh Heritage Festival Downtown, just west of Camp Atterbury. Parade recognizing our Camp Atterbury soldiers, entertainment, vendors, famous Indian Creek FFA Pork Chops and Smoke Eaters BBQ. No adm. chg. 317-933-2898; ninevehfestival.com

Oct. 12-21Countywide (West Reg.)Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™ Festival headquarters is Parke County Courthouse, Rockville. The “Covered Bridge Capital of the World” presents Indiana’s largest festival featuring 31 covered bridges and fall foliage. Billie Creek Village, Bloomingdale, Bridgeton, Mansfield, Mecca, Montezuma, Rockville, Rosedale and Tangier provide food and vendors. Entertainment, demonstrations, melodrama. Free maps provide directions to each community and bridges. Call for contacts for each community. No adm. chg. 765-569-5226; coveredbridges.com 2013 Festival Dates: Oct. 11-20

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Oct. 20Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.)Harvest Moon FestivalGregg Park. Spooky story telling, pony rides, straw maze, hay rides, pumpkin carving, children and pet costume parade and contest. No adm. chg. 888-895-6622; knoxcountychamber.com Oct. 21-27Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Irvington Halloween FestivalStreet. Family-friendly, art vendors, magic show, pumpkin decoration, pet-friendly, food vendors, costumes, window painting, live music, parade, ghost stories, haunted house. No adm. chg. 317-713-1100; irvingtonhalloween.com Oct. 26-27, 29-31Mecca (Parke Co., West Reg.)Mecca Haunted SchoolhouseHistoric Schoolhouse. Number one haunted house in the Wabash Valley area. Eighteen miles north of Terre Haute. Not recommended for children under 13. Adm. chg. 765-569-2705 Oct. 27Martinsville (Morgan Co., Central Reg.) Bradford Woods Fall Harvest FestivalBradford Woods Outdoor Center. Art vendors, acoustic roots music, climbing, archery, horse-boat-and hay rides, youth trick or treating, soups, cider, and barbeque. No adm. chg. 765-342-2915; bradwoods.orgOct 27-28Evansville (Vanderburgh Co., South Reg.)Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea MarketVanderburgh Co. 4-H Center. See Jan. 28 listing.Oct. 27-28Rockport (Spencer Co. South Reg.)Historical Timeline Rendezvous and FestivalLincoln Pioneer Village & Museum. See May 19 listing.

NOVEMBERNov. 2-3Montgomery (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)Gasthof Holiday BazaarGasthof Amish Village. Variety of vendors, crafts and gift items. Sample Gasthof goodies, visit gift shops, enjoy our Amish buffet and bakery. No adm. chg. 812-486-4900; gasthofamishvillage.com 2013 Festival Dates: Nov. 1-2Nov. 2-3; Dec. 7Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Goshen First FridaysDowntown. See Jan. 6 listing.Nov. 3Shelbyville (Shelby Co., Central Reg.)Delta Theta Tau 40th Annual Gift & Hobby ShowShelbyville Middle School. Come celebrate 40 years of shopping. 100+ booths featuring handcrafted toys, jewelry, florals, porcelains, confections, apparel and more. Refreshments available. No adm. chg. 765-525-7121 call after 5pm; giftandhobbyshow.com 2013 Festival Date: Nov. 2

Oct. 13Elwood (Madison Co., East Reg.)Red Gold/Elwood Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-OffCourthouse. Chili cooking vendors compete for cash prizes. Chili tasting available at each booth 11am-2pm. Ticket sales at 11am. No adm. chg. 765-552-0180; elwoodchamber.org 2013 Festival Date: Oct. 12Oct. 13Roanoke (Huntington Co., East Reg.)A Renaissance in RoanokeHistoric Main St. Outdoor juried art fair featuring local and regional artists offering quality artwork. Children’s activities, demonstrations, entertainment, student exhibitions, culinary delights. No adm. chg. 260-672-2837; renaissanceinroanoke.org Oct. 14Bristow (Perry Co., South Reg.)Bristow Octoberfest and Car ShowBristow Community Center, 20569 Huffman Rd. Antique and classic car and truck show over 700 entries. Live entertainment, dinners for purchase, ice cream and craft booths. No adm. chg. 812-843-5176; perrycountyindiana.org 2013 Festival Date: Oct. 13Oct. 15-Dec. 31Marengo (Crawford Co., South Reg.)Crawford County Sorghum FestivalCrawford County Jr. Sr. High School. Enjoy crafts, food, live music, a silent auction and apple butter demonstrations. No adm. chg. 812-338-3330 Oct. 19-20Cannelton (Perry Co., South Reg.)Route 66 Yard SaleCountywide along SR 66. One continuous, 80-mile yard sale along SR 66 starting at Troy and going through Tell City, Cannelton, Rocky Point, Rome, Derby, Dexter, Magnet and Oriole. No adm. chg. 888-343-6262; perrycountyindiana.org 2013 Festival Dates: Oct. 18-19Oct. 20-21Bethlehem (Clark Co., South Reg.)Autumn on the RiverOld Schoolhouse grounds. Bethlehem is having its 200th birthday party and you are invited. Celebrations include scavanger hunt, crafts, music, food, helicopter rides. No adm. chg. 317-491-4148; autumnontheriver.com Oct. 20-21Vallonia (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.)Fort Vallonia DaysFood, crafts, flea market, Sat. parade, live entertainment, 5k run/walk, baby contest, muzzleload shoot, tomahawk and knife throw. Free parking. No. adm. chg. 812-216-3946; fortvalloniadays.com2013 Festival Dates: Oct. 19-20

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Nov. 3Wabash (Wabash Co., East Reg.)Live Life to the Fullest Personal Growth Conference Honeywell Center. A personal growth conference featuring a nationally known speaker giving two keynote addresses and 30 professional counselors/educators presenting 34 self-help workshops. 8:30am-4:15pm. Adm. chg., register by phone or online. 877-350-1658; wabashfriendscounseling.comNov. 3-4Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.)Muster on the WabashFort Knox II. War of 1812 Reenactment event features period battles, duel, crafts, confrontation between Tecumseh and Harrison. Period food and merchandise. No adm. chg. 812-882-7422; spiritofvincennes.org Nov. 7-11Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)63rd Annual Christmas Gift and Hobby ShowIndiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion. This four-acre holiday shopping adventure includes holiday gift ideas, arts, crafts, food, entertainment and Santa. Something for everyone! Adm. chg. 800-215-1700; christmasgiftandhobbyshow.com Nov. 9-11Huntingburg (Dubois Co., South Reg.)27th Annual Huntingburg Christmas Stroll4th St. Downtown Historic District. Shop this National Register historic district and enjoy carriage rides, holiday home tours and a cookie walk. No adm. chg. 812-683-5699; huntingburgchamber.org

Nov. 9-11Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Indiana State Festivals Association Fall ConventionAnnual convention for festival and event managers, volunteers and marketers. Meet with other ISFA members to continue to grow and improve Indiana’s festivals. Presented by Indiana State Festivals Association. 765-569-3650; indianafestivals.org

Nov. 10Portland (Jay Co., East Reg.)Delts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Show Jay County High School. Over 130 booths and food available all day. Event is sponsored by a philanthropic organization and all proceeds go to help others. Adm. chg. 260-726-4091; [email protected] Nov. 10Odon (Daviess Co., South Central Reg.)North Daviess Community Craft ShowNorth Daviess High School. Community arts and crafts show highlighting the talents of the area. No adm. chg. 800-449-5262 Nov. 16-18Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Indy International FestivalWest Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds. Hosted by the Nationalities Council of Indiana. Culture displays, ethnic art, music, food, naturalization ceremony. Call for school hours. Adm. chg. 317-236-6515; indyinternationalfestival.org

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Nov. 23-25; Nov. 30-Dec. 2Mansfield (Parke Co., West Reg.)Mansfield Village Old Fashioned ChristmasVillage open house first weekend. Thousands of lights, Santa, unique gifts, shopping, vendors, food. Fri., 5pm-9pm; Sat. 10am-9pm; Sun.10am-4pm. No adm. chg. 765-653-4026; mansfieldvillage.com Nov. 23-Dec. 16Metamora (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.)Metamora Christmas WalkHistoric Village. Currier and Ives scene with decorations throughout the village, lanterns line the canal, carolers, Santa, carriage rides, shopping. No adm. chg. 765-647-2109; metamoraindiana.com

Nov. 23-24, 30-Dec. 1Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.)Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of HomesHistoric Madison. Candlelight tour of public and private homes decorated for the holiday season in the National Historic District. This self-guided tour is held on two weekends and features different private homes each year. Advance ticket price $12.50 thru Nov. 9. 800-559-2956; nightsbeforechristmas.com 2013 Festival Dates: Nov. 29-30; Dec. 6-7

Nov. 24-Dec. 30Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.)Christmas at the SeiberlingSeiberling Mansion. Enjoy the Seiberling Mansion dressed in its holiday splendor. Tue.-Sun., 1pm-4pm. Adm. chg. 765-452-4314; howardcountymuseum.org Nov. 30-Dec. 2Jasper (Dubois Co., South Reg.)Jasper O’Tannenbaum DaysCourthouse Square and Citywide. Talented artisans will demonstrate their skills in 20+ stores. Santa, carriage rides, great food and musicians. Fun for all! No adm. chg. 812-482-6866; jasperin.org

Nov. 30-Dec. 2Countywide (Parke Co., West Reg.)Parke County Covered Bridge ChristmasHoliday home tour, caroling, arts and crafts, decorated communities and covered bridges in winter settings set the scene for the holidays. No adm. chg. 765-569-5226; coveredbridges.com 2013 Festival Dates: Dec. 6-8

Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 7-9, 14-16Santa Claus (Spencer Co., South Reg.)Santa Claus Christmas CelebrationVisit America’s Christmas Hometown for three weekends of family fun during the 2012 Santa Claus Christmas Celebration in the magical town of Santa Claus. No adm. chg. 888-444-9252; santaclausind.org/special-events

Nov. 17-18Ferdinand (Dubois Co., South Reg.)Ferdinand ChristkindlmarktCommunity Center, Tri-County YMCA, Forest Park High School, Ferdinand American Legion. German heritage market. Antiques, art, quality handcrafts, food, wine, Christmas wares, live glockenspiel, shuttle service, free entertainment, free concerts. No adm. chg. 812-367-2908; ferdinandindiana.org Nov. 17Hammond (Lake Co., North Reg.)Hammond Holiday Kick-off Celebration: A Tribute to a Christmas StoryDowntown. Tribute to classic holiday film. Free movie viewing, shoot your eye out contest, Santa, vendors, entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides, look-a-like contest, more! No adm. chg. 219-937-0111 Nov. 17Carmel (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.)Holiday on the Square Civic Square. Holiday lighting ceremony, entertainment, Santa, live reindeer, Holiday Farmers Market and refreshments combine for the perfect holiday season kick off. No adm. chg. 317-571-2494; carmel.in.gov Nov. 17Bedford (Lawrence Co., South Central Reg.)Holiday Village FestivalLawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds. Crafts and arts fair, food, entertainment, Santa, children’s activities and more! Hosted by St. Vincent Dunn Hospital Foundation. No adm. chg. 812-276-1242 Nov. 23-25; Nov. 30-Dec. 2Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.)Bridgeton Country ChristmasHistoric District. Unique gifts, crafts, decorations, lights, music, food, Santa in the Cabin - call for days/times. Open until 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. No adm. chg. 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com 2013 Festival Dates: Nov. 29-Dec. 1; Dec. 6-8Nov. 23-Dec. 9Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.)The Festival of GingerbreadThe History Center. Every year 10,000 visitors enjoy more than 100 fanciful gingerbread creations on display, created by bakers of all ages! Adm. chg. 260-426-2882; fwhistorycenter.comNov. 23-Dec. 24Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.)Festival Of TreesLanthier Winery Tasting Room and Loft Gallery. A magnificent holiday event. A forest of glittering, gleaming, one-of-a-kind themed trees. Enjoy special release holiday wines. No adm. chg. 812-273-2409; lanthierwinery.com 2013 Festival Dates: Nov. 22-Dec. 24Nov. 23Logansport (Cass Co., East Reg.)Light Up Logansport Parade & Park DisplayDowntown. Features unique lighted floats initially shown at Friday night parade. Floats then displayed through New Year’s at downtown park. No adm. chg. 574-722-5000; lightuplogan.org

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DECEMBERDec. TBDLagro (Wabash Co., East Reg.)Christmas in a Canal TownCommunitywide. Our charm and friendliness immediately welcomes visitors to share the great food, unique vendors and warmth of our historic community. No adm. chg. 800-563-1169; wabashcountycvb.com Dec. 1-2Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.)Bridgeton Country ChristmasHistoric District. See Nov. 23 listing.Dec. 1-30Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.)Christmas at the SeiberlingSeiberling Mansion. See Nov. 24 listing.Dec. 1Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.)Covered Bridge Association Home TourArt Gallery. Area homes with beautiful Holiday decor. Maps and tickets at gallery plus free refreshments and special Christmas fund raisers. Adm. chg. 765-569-9422; coveredbridgeartgallery.com

Dec. 1Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.)Dickens of a ChristmasDowntown. Roving carolers, farmers market, vendors, carriage rides, artisans demonstrating crafts, performances of “A Christmas Carol,’’ holiday lighting. No adm. chg. 765-742-4044; dickensofachristmas.com 2013 Festival Date: Dec. 7

Dec. 1Franklin (Johnson Co., Central Reg.)Downtown Holiday Lighting Courthouse Square. Visit Santa, movie at the Artcraft Theatre, lighted parade, lighting of courthouse and downtown streets, firetruck and carriage rides, shopping. No adm. chg. 317-736-6334; franklincoc.org

Dec. 1-9Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.)The Festival of GingerbreadThe History Center. See Nov. 23 listing.

Dec. 1-24Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.)Festival Of TreesLanthier Winery Tasting Room and Loft Gallery. See Nov. 23 listing.

Dec. 1Plainfield (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.)Gingerbread ChirstmasPlainfield High School. Over 100 vendors, juried show, all homemade items, strollers welcome, a very popular craft and novelty show for over 40 years. Adm. chg. 317-221-3600; plainfieldtrikappa.org

Dec. 1-2Jasper (Dubois Co., South Reg.)Jasper O’Tannenbaum DaysCourthouse Square and Citywide. See Nov. 30 listing.

Dec. 1-2Kouts (Porter Co., North Reg.)Kouts Christmas Open HouseCitywide. Unique handcrafted arts, crafts, homemade Christmas cookies and candy throughout Kouts. Maps available at gas stations at SR 49 and 8. No adm. chg. 219-766-3791; kouts.org

Dec. 1-2Mansfield (Parke Co., West Reg.)Mansfield Village Old Fashioned ChristmasVillage. See Nov. 23 listing.

Dec. 1-16Metamora (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.)Metamora Christmas WalkHistoric Village. See Nov. 23 listing.

Dec. 1Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.)Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of HomesHistoric Madison. See Nov. 23 listing.

Dec. 1-2Countywide (Parke Co., West Reg.)Parke County Covered Bridge ChristmasCountywide. See Nov. 30 listing.

Dec. 1-2, 7-9, 14-16Santa Claus (Spencer Co., South Reg.)Santa Claus Christmas CelebrationAmerica’s Christmas Hometown. See Nov. 30 listing.

Dec. 7Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.)Goshen First FridaysDowntown. See Jan. 6 listing.

Dec. 8, 15Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.)Christmas on the Farm Traders Point Creamery. Celebrate the season with live reindeer, Santa, live music, sleigh-hayrides, kids’ crafts. Farmers market featuring organic specialty foods and artist crafts. No. adm. chg. 317-733-1700; tpforganics.com Dec. 31Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.)Kokomo’s New Year’s Eve CelebrationCourthouse Square. Enjoy New Year’s Eve in Kokomo with annual ball drop, live music and fireworks in Downtown. No adm. chg. 765-457-5301; greaterkokomo.com

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North Region

East Region

Central Region

West Region

South Central Region

South RegionTo become an Indiana State Festivals Association member or Indiana Festival Guide advertiser, contact your Regional Account Executive.

North - Terri Grabill, 574-862-1434, [email protected] and East - Katy Cavaleri, 317-535-4291, [email protected], South Central and South - Darla S. Blazey, 812-482-5761, [email protected]

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Local Visitor Information Convention & Visitors Bureaus • Chambers of Commerce • Local Tourism Offices

STATEWIDE

Indiana Office of Tourism Development800.677.9800VisitIndiana.com

NORTH

Amish Country/Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau574.262.8161 • 800.860.5949AmishCountry.org

Fulton County Tourism574.224.2666RochesterTourism.org

Indiana Dunes Tourism (Porter County)219.926.2255 • 800.283.8687IndianaDunes.com

Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau574.269.6090 • 888.560.4463KOScvb.org See ad on pg. 33.

LaGrange County Convention & Visitors Bureau260.768.4008 • 800.254.8090VisitShipshewana.orgSee ad on pg 68.

LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau 219.872.5055 • 800.634.2650MichiganCityLaPorte.com See ad on inside back cover.

Marshall CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau574.936.1882 • 800.626.5353MarshallCountyTourism.org

Northern Indiana TourismDevelopment Commission574.862.1434 • 877.862.1434NorthernIndianaGetaways.com

North Webster Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce 574.834.1600

Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce574.946.3869PulaskiOnline.org

Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce (Jasper County)219.866.8223RensselaerChamber.com

South Bend/Mishawaka Convention & Visitors Bureau (St. Joseph County)574.234.0051 • 800.519.0577VisitSouthBend.com

South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (Lake County)219.989.7770 • 800.255.5253SouthShoreCVA.com See ad on pg. 26.

Starke County Tourism Commission877.733.2736ExploreStarkeCounty.com

Steuben County Tourism Bureau260.665.5386 • 800.525.3101Lakes101.org

EAST

Anderson/Madison County Visitors & Convention Bureau 765.643.5633 • 800.533.6569heartlandspirit.com

Berne Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center (Adams County)260.589.8080bernein.com

Cass County Visitors Bureau574.753.4856 • 866.753.4856visit-casscounty.com

Decatur Chamber of Commerce (Adams County)260.724.2604decaturchamber.org

DeKalb County Visitors Bureau260.927.1499 • 877.833.3282dekalbcvb.org

Eastern Region TourismMarketing Co-op800.533.6569visiteasternindiana.org

Fayette County Tourism Bureau765.825.2561visitconnersville.com

Visit Fort Wayne (Allen County)260.424.3700 • 800.767.7752visitfortwayne.com

Hartford City Chamber of Commerce (Blackford County)765.348.1905hartfordcitychamber.org

Henry CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau765.593.0764 • 888.676.4302henrycountyin.org

Huntington CountyVisitor & Convention Bureau260.359.8687 • 800.848.4282visithuntington.org

Jay County Visitor & Tourism Bureau260.726.3366 • 877.726.4481visitjaycounty.comSee ad on pg. 22.

Knightstown Chamber of Commerce (Henry County)765.345.5290 • 800.668.1895knightstownchamber.com

Kokomo/Howard CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau765.457.6802 • 800.837.0971visitkokomo.org

Marion/Grant CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau765.668.5435 • 800.662.9474showmegrantcounty.com

Miami County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau765.472.1923enjoymiamicounty.comSee ads on pgs. 16, 28, 31.

Muncie Visitors Bureau(Delaware County)765.284.2700 • 800.568.6862visitmuncie.org

Noble CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau260.599.0060 • 877.202.5761visitnoblecounty.com

Randolph County Conventionand Visitors Bureau765.584.3266 • 800.905.0514 roamrandolph.org

Richmond/Wayne CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau765.935.8687 • 800.828.8414visitrichmond.org

Rush County Chamber of Commerce765.932.2880rushcounty.com/chamber

Tipton County Chamber of Commerce765.675.7533tiptonchamber.com

Union County Chamber of Commerce765.458.5976ucdc.us

Wabash County Convention & Visitors Bureau 260.563.7171 • 800.563.1169wabashcountycvb.com

Wells County Chamber of Commerce (Bluffton)260.824.0510wellscoc.com

Whitley County Chamber of Commerce (Columbia City Area)260.248.8131whitleychamber.com

CENTRAL

Boone CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau765.484.8572booneCVB.com

Franklin Chamber of Commerce (Johnson County)317.736.6334franklincoc.org

Greater Greenwood Chamber of Commerce (Johnson County)317.888.4856greenwood-chamber.com

Hamilton CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau317.848.3181 • 800.776.86878GreatTowns.com

Hancock County Visitors Bureau317.477.TOUR • 866.384.TOURvisithancockcounty.com

Hendricks CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau317.718.8750 • 800.321.9666TourHendricksCounty.com

Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association (Marion County)800.323.INDYVisitIndy.com

Greater Martinsville Chamber of Commerce (Morgan County)765.342.8110martinsvillechamber.com

Greater Mooresville Chamber of Commerce (Morgan County)317.831.6509mooresvillechamber.com

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Local Visitor Information Convention & Visitors Bureaus • Chambers of Commerce • Local Tourism Offices

Shelby County Visitors & Convention Bureau 317.398.9623 • 888.303.0244visitshelbycounty.comSee ad on pg. 24.

Zionsville Chamber of Commerce (Boone County)317.873.3836zionsvillechamber.org

WEST

Benton County Economic Development 765.884.2080bentoncounty.in.gov

Brazil – Clay CountyChamber of Commerce812.448.8457claycountychamber.org

Clinton County Chamber of Commerce765.654.5507ccinchamber.org

Greater Clinton Chamber of Commerce(Vermillion County)765.832.3844greaterclintonchamber.org

Covered Bridge Capital(Parke County)765.569.5226coveredbridges.comSee ads on pgs. 5, 9, 25, 52.

Covered Bridge Country(Putnam County)765.653.8743 • 800.829.4639coveredbridgecountry.com

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 866.374.6813CarrollCountyChamber.com

Kentland Chamber ofCommerce (Newton County)219.474.6665

Lafayette – West LafayetteConvention & Visitors Bureau(Tippecanoe County) 765.447.9999 • 800.872.6569HomeOfPurdue.com

Montgomery CountyVisitors & Convention Bureau765.362.5200 • 800.866.3973crawfordsville.org

Greater Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau (White County)574.583.7220monticelloin.com

Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce812.268.2897sullivancountyin.com

Terre Haute Convention & Visitors Bureau (Vigo County)812.234.5555 • 800.366.3043terrehaute.com

Warren County Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce765.762.6055warrenadvantage.com

SOUTH CENTRAL

Bloomington/Monroe CountyConvention & Visitors Center812.334.8900 • 866.333.0038visitbloomington.com

Columbus Area Visitors Center (Bartholomew County)812.378.2622 • 800.468.6564columbus.in.us

Daviess County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau812.254.5262 • 800.449.5262daviesscounty.net See ad on pg. 1.

Dearborn County Convention, Visitor & Tourism Bureau812.537.0814 • 800.322.8198visitsoutheastindiana.com

Franklin County Convention, Recreation, Visitors Commission765.647.6522 • 866.647.6555franklincountyin.com

Greensburg/Decatur County Tourism812.222.8733 • 877.883.5447visitgreensburg.com

Hope Area Welcome Center (Bartholomew County)812.546.HOPEhopechamber.com

Jackson County Visitor Center812.524.1914 • 888.524.1914jacksoncountyin.com

Lawrence County Tourism Commission812.849.1090 • 800.798.0769limestonecountry.com

Linton – Stockton Chamber of Commerce (Greene County)812.847.4846lintonchamber.org

Madison Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (Jefferson County)812.265.2956 • 800.559.2956visitmadison.org

Martin County Chamber of Commerce812.295.4093martincountyindianachamber ofcommerce.org

Nashville/Brown CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau812.988.7303 • 800.753.3255browncounty.com See ad on pg. 33.

Ripley County Tourism Bureau812.689.7431 • 888.747.5394ripleycountytourism.com

Rising Sun/Ohio County Convention & Tourism Bureau812.438.4933 • 888.776.4786enjoyrisingsun.com

Switzerland County Convention & Visitors Bureau812.427.3237 • 800.435.5688vevayin.com See ad on center spread.

Vincennes/Knox CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau812.886.0400 • 800.886.6443vincennescvb.org

SOUTH

Clark/Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau812.280.5566 • 800.552.3842sunnysideoflouisville.org

Crawford CountyTourism Information Center812.739.2246 • 888.755.2282crawfordcountyindiana.com

Dubois County Visitors Center 800.968.4578visitduboiscounty.comSee ads on pgs. 6, 29.

Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau (Vanderburgh County)800.433.3025visitevansville.com

explore! Southern Indianaexploresouthernindiana.com

Visit French Lick West Baden (Orange County)855.293.6759visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com

Gibson CountyVisitors & Tourism Bureau812.385.0999 • 888.390.5825gibsoncountyin.org

Harrison County Convention & Visitors Bureau 888.738.2137thisisindiana.org

Historic New Harmony(Posey County)812.682.4474 • 800.231.2168newharmony.org

Historic Newburgh, Inc.(Warrick County)812.853.2815historicnewburgh.org

Perry County Convention & Visitors Bureau812.547.7933 • 888.343.6262perrycountyindiana.org

Pike County Chamber of Commerce812.354.8155pikecountyin.org

Scott County Visitors Commissiongreatscottindiana.com

Southern Indiana Trip Ideassouthernindiana.org

Spencer County Visitors Bureau888.444.9252SantaClausInd.org IndianasAbeLincoln.org

Washington CountyTourism Bureau812.883.4303washingtoncountytourism.org

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IndexAAbraham Lincoln Freedom Festival, Rockport ......................................... 25All-American Country Hoedown, Campellsburg ..................................... 16Amboy Fall Fest, Amboy ................................................................................. 31 Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival, Nappanee ..................................... 32Andersontown Powwow and Indian Market, Andersontown .........15, 43Angola Balloons Aloft, Angola ....................................................................... 27Annual Old Court Days, Madison ......................................................... 15, 47Antique Machinery Show, Spencer .............................................................. 17Antique Power Steam Show, Crown Point ................................................ 28Antique Tractor Show, Shelby County ........................................................ 24Apple Butter Festival, Spencer ..................................................................... 17Apple Festival of Kendallville, Kendallville .................................................. 53Arcadia Autumnfest, Arcadia ......................................................................... 54Art Affair on the Square, Rockville...................................................... 5, 9, 21Art Fair on the Square, Noblesville ............................................................ 32Art in Speed Park, Clark-Floyd Counties .....................................................7Art on the Avenue, Logansport ................................................................... 44Art on The Wabash, West Lafayette ...................................................... 12, 45Artie Fest, Martinsville ................................................................................... 28Arts & Crafts in the Park, Lawrenceburg .................................................. 44Arts in the Park, Spencer ........................................................................ 17, 23Arts Renaissance, Brown County ................................................................ 33ArtsGo!, Danville ................................................................................................9ArtsWalk, Muncie ............................................................................................ 48Ashley-Hudson Festival, DeKalb County ................................................... 23Atlanta New Earth Festival, Atlanta ............................................................. 46Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival, Auburn ..................................23, 39, 40Autumn on the River, Bethlehem ............................................................ 6, 55Avon Community Heritage Festival, Avon ................................................. 47

BBack Roads Driving Tour, Brown County .................................................. 33Back to the Fifties Festival, Inc, Lebanon.................................................... 4429th Annual Banks of the Wabash Festival, Terre Haute ..................15, 16Bass Lake Summer Splash Festival, Knox ............................................... 8, 30Batesville Applefest, Batesville ...................................................................... 11Batesville Summerfest, Batesville ................................................................. 11Battle of Corydon Reenactment, Corydon ............................................... 10BBQ and Blues, Spencer ................................................................................ 43Bears of Blue River Festival, Shelbyville................................................24, 37Berne Swiss Days, Berne ............................................................................... 30Biggest Block Party Ever!, Columbus .......................................................... 31Bike the Bridges Bicycle Tour, Rockville ..................................................... 53Bikerfest, Brown County ............................................................................... 33Billie Creek Bike Tour, Rockville ......................................................................5Billie Creek Village Civil War Days, Rockville ....................................... 5, 19Billie Creek Village Harvest Days, Rockville ........................................25, 40Billie Creek Village Ice Cream Social, Rockville ........................................ 25Bloomfield Apple Festival, Bloomfield ......................................................... 51Blue River Valley Pioneer Fair, Shelbyville .................................................. 44Bluegrass Festival, Brown County................................................................ 33Bluegrass on the Square, Corydon .............................................................. 10Blues, Grooves & Spirits Festival, Greensburg .......................................... 20Blues Festival, Brown County ....................................................................... 33Borden Valley Day Festival, Borden ............................................................. 18

Bradford Woods Fall Harvest Festival, Martinsville ................................. 55Brick Street Market, Zionsville ..................................................................... 14Bridgeton Art and Wine Fair, Bridgeton ................................................. 5, 13Bridgeton Country Christmas, Bridgeton ......................................25, 57, 58Bridgeton Craft & Milling Days, Bridgeton ................................................ 25Bridgeton Milling and Craft Demo Days, Bridgeton................................ 43Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous, Bridgeton ...................................5, 9Bridgeton Woodworking and Quilt Show, Bridgeton.......................... 5, 19Bristow Octoberfest and Car Show, Bristow ........................................... 55Broad Ripple Art Fair, Indianapolis............................................................... 14Brookston Apple Popcorn Festival, Brookston ......................................... 44Brown County Studio and Garden Tour, Brown County .................21, 33Brownstown MelonFest, Brownstown ........................................................ 43Bryant Loblolly Days, Jay County................................................................. 22Bunker Hill Festival, Bunker Hill .................................................................. 16Burlington Fall Festival, Carroll County ..................................................... 19Burnettsville Community Day, Burnettsville .............................................. 46Butler Heartland Show & Festival, DeKalb County................................. 23

CCabin Fever 5K, Brown County ................................................................... 3362nd Camden Tractor Pull, Carroll County .............................................. 1948th Annual Canaan Fall Festival and 46th Annual Pony Express Mail Run Celebration, Canaan ............................................................................... 42Canal Days, Delphi .......................................................................................... 28Canal Days Festival, Carroll County ........................................................... 19Cannelton Heritage Festival, Cannelton ..................................................... 54Carmel International Arts Festival, Carmel ............................................... 46CarmelFest, Carmel ........................................................................................ 27Cataract Flea Market & Bean Supper, Cataract ........................................ 1744th Annual Cataract VFD Bean Dinner Festival, Cataract.................... 53CBGTA Bike The Bridges, Parke County ................................................... 25Cedar Lake Summerfest, Cedar Lake ......................................................... 27Cedar Valley Bluegrass Festival, Derby ....................................................... 29Chainsaw Carving Festival, Ferdinand ............................................................6Chalk It Up Art Contest, Spencer ............................................................... 17Charlestown Founders Day Festival, Charlestown .............................. 7, 25Charley Creek Arts Fest, Wabash .......................................................... 23, 27Chautauqua of the Arts, Clark-Floyd Counties,...........................................7Chili Cook-Off, Peru ....................................................................................... 31Chocolate, Chocolate, Brown County ....................................................... 33Chocolate Celebration, Kokomo ....................................................................7Chocolate Walk, Brown County .................................................................. 33Christkindlmarkt, Ferdinand .............................................................................6Christkindlmarkt Eve, Ferdinand .....................................................................6Christmas at the Seiberling, Kokomo ................................................... 57, 5863rd Annual Christmas Gift and Hobby Show, Indianapolis .................. 56Christmas in a Canal Town, Lagro ............................................................... 58Christmas in October Craft Fair, Fishers................................................... 54Christmas Of Yesteryear, Hope .................................................................... 13Christmas on the Farm, Indianapolis ........................................................... 586th Annual Christmas on the Square, Danville ......................................... 56Christmas Parade, Lafayette–West Lafayette ............................................ 12Christmas Under the Stars, Brownsburg ................................................... 56Circus City Festival, Peru ......................................................................... 28, 29Circus City Metric Century Bicycle Ride, Peru........................................ 16


IndexCity of Knox Fireworks, Knox ........................................................................8City Wide Yard Sale, Huntingburg ...................................................................6Civil War Days, Princeton.............................................................................. 42Civil War Heritage Days-Hendricks County, Danville............................. 23Clarksville Heritage Festival, Clark-Floyd Counties ...................................7Classic Car Cruise-In, Hope ......................................................................... 13Clay City Lions Club Pottery Festival, Clay City...................................... 19Clay Day, Brown County ............................................................................... 33Clinton County Fair, Frankfort ..................................................................... 21Clocktower Power Boat Race, Hobart ...................................................... 42Coal City Festival, Owen County ................................................................ 17Coca-Cola Car Show, Shelby County ......................................................... 24Cole Porter Classic, Peru .............................................................................. 31Cole Porter Festival, Peru ............................................................................. 16Colfax Ole Hickory Days, Colfax ................................................................ 21Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea Market, Evansville .............7, 9, 37, 55College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival, South Bend ..... 30Colt World Series, Lafayette–West Lafayette............................................ 12Columbus Scottish Festival, Columbus ....................................................... 43Community Farm and Home Auction, Bake and Quilt Sale, Ferndale ......................................................... 19Community Farmer’s Market, Spencer ....................................................... 17Converse Fair, Converse ................................................................................ 16Cook’s Bison Ranch Calf Day Celebration, Wolcottville ........................ 20Cory Apple Festival, Cory ............................................................................. 47The Corydon Jamboree, Corydon .............................................................. 10Corydon’s Unsavory Past Ghost Tour, Corydon ...................................... 10Country Fair, Fishers ...................................................................................... 44Covered Bridge Antique Power Club Tractor Drive, Rockville ........ 5, 23Covered Bridge Art Association Home Tour, Parke County ............. 9, 25Covered Bridge Art Gallery Associate Member Art Show, Parke County .............................................................. 9, 25Covered Bridge Art Gallery Association Associates Show, Parke County ........................................................9Covered Bridge Art Gallery Association Christmas Show, Parke County .........................................................9Covered Bridge Association Home Tour, Rockville ................................. 58Covered Bridges of Putnam County Festival, Bainbridge ....................... 54Crawford County Community Fest, Marengo .......................................... 51Crawford County Sorghum Festival, Marengo.......................................... 55Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival, Crawfordsville ................................. 18Crothersville Red, White & Blue Festival, Crothersville ......................... 18Cumberland Arts Goes to Market, Indianapolis ....................................... 37Cycle Fest, DeKalb County ........................................................................... 23

DDaffodil Stroll, Huntingburg .............................................................................6Daleville AutumnFest, Daleville .................................................................... 54Dancing in the Streets, Lafayette ........................................................... 12, 30Danville Tri Kappa Fair on the Square, Danville ....................................... 43Darlington Old Fashioned Days, Darlington ............................................. 42Daviess County Amish Quilt Auction, Cannelburg .............................. 1, 40Daviess County Turkey Trot Festival, Daviess County ...............................1DeKalb County Free Fall Fair, DeKalb County ........................................ 23Delta Theta Tau 40th Annual Gift & Hobby Show, Shelbyville............... 55Delts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Show, Portland ......................................22, 56

Denver Days Festival, Denver....................................................................... 317th Annual DHC Bizarre Bazaar, Hammond ............................................. 45Dickens of a Christmas, Lafayette ......................................................... 12, 58Dillsboro Homecoming Festival, Dillsboro ................................................ 144th Annual Dixie Days Festival & Art Fair, North Webster ................... 30Downtown Block Party, Terre Haute .......................................................... 39Downtown Holiday Lighting, Franklin ......................................................... 58Dunkirk Glass Days Festival, Dunkirk ........................................................ 22

EEarl Park Fall Festival, Earl Park ............................................................. 39, 40Eiteljorg Museum WestFest, Indianapolis ................................................... 48Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Goshen ................................................................ 30The Elvis© Fantasy Fest, Portage .................................................................. 54Elwood Glass Festival, Elwood ..................................................................... 37Enchanted Lakes Renaissance Faire & Marketplace, Angola................... 20Encounter at the Falls–A Living History Presentation, Pendleton ....... 13English Reunion Festival, English ............................................................ 15, 16E.W.C.C. Woodcarving Festival, Converse ................................................ 28

FFair on the Square, Greencastle................................................................... 13Fairland Festival and Fish Fry, Shelby County ........................................... 24Fairmount Museum Days Festival “Remembering James Dean,” Fairmount .......................................................................................................... 47Fall Creek Heritage Fair, Pendleton............................................................. 42Fall Fare, Brown County ................................................................................ 3333rd Annual Fall Harvest Craft Festival, Griffith ...................................... 48Fall Harvest Festival, Indianapolis ........................................................... 46, 49Fallfest, Angola .................................................................................................. 46Falls of the Ohio Fossil Fest, Clark-Floyd Counties ...................................7F.A.R.M. Club Antique Tractor Show, Ripley County ............................... 11Farm & Home Community Auction, Parke County....................................5Farmers Market, Frankfort ............................................................................ 21Farmers Markets, Lafayette–West Lafayette .............................................. 12Farmer’s Pike Antique, Arts and Crafts Festival, New Castle ..........39, 40Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, Lafayette .................................................12, 46Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt, Ferdinand ...................................................... 573rd Annual Ferdinand Folk Festival, Ferdinand...................................... 6, 45Festival of Arts, Brownsburg ......................................................................... 30The Festival of Gingerbread, Fort Wayne ............................................57, 58Festival of the Turning Leaves, Thorntown ................................................. 47Festival Of Trees, Madison ....................................................................... 57, 58Festooned Fourth Display, Lafayette–West Lafayette.............................. 12Fiber Fest & Spin-In, Portland ................................................................... 8, 22Film Festival of Hendricks County, Danville .............................................. 51Fireworks at T.P.A. Park, Frankfort ............................................................... 21Fisherman & Outdoors Expo, Huntingburg ..................................................6Fishers Freedom Festival, Fishers ................................................................ 23Fishers Oktoberfest at Saxony, Fishers ...................................................... 46Fishers Renaissance Faire, Fishers ............................................................... 53500 Festival, Indianapolis ................................................................................ 11Flower & Garden Show, Carroll County ................................................... 19Forest Fun Festival, Forest............................................................................. 21Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival, Huntington.................................. 46Fort Branch Fall Festival, Fort Branch ........................................................ 42Fort Vallonia Days, Vallonia ............................................................................ 55


Index37th Annual 4th of July Ice Cream Social, Indianapolis ........................... 27Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts, Bloomington ................. 40Francesville Fall Festival, Francesville .......................................................... 44Frankfort Hot Dog Festival, Frankfort.................................................. 21, 31Frankton Heritage Days, Frankton .............................................................. 45Freedom Fest, Spencer ................................................................................... 17Freetown July Festival, Freetown ................................................................. 29French Market, Indianapolis ........................................................................... 43Friday Night Summer Band Concert Series, Corydon ........................... 10Friendship Flea Market, Friendship ..................................................11, 19, 43Fulton County Historical Power Show, Rochester .................................. 20

GGaither Fall Festival, Alexandria ................................................................... 51Garden Gate Festival, Huntingburg ................................................................6Garrett Heritage Days, DeKalb County..................................................... 23Gasthof Fall Festival & Quilt Auction, Montgomery ................................ 45Gasthof Holiday Bazaar, Montgomery ........................................................ 5539th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry Show, Richmond .................................847th Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show and Swap, Bloomington ........................ 21Germanfest, Lafayette–West Lafayette ....................................................... 12Gibson County Antique Machinery Show, Princeton .............................. 20Gibson County Fair, Princeton ..................................................................... 28Gingerbread Christmas, Plainfield ................................................................ 58Global Fest, Lafayette–West Lafayette ........................................................ 12Golden Heritage Days Festival, Princeton ................................................. 46Goshen First Fridays, Goshen..............7, 8, 9, 13, 16, 27, 32, 42, 51, 55, 58Gospel Jubilee, Brown County ..................................................................... 33Gosport Lazy Days, Gosport ........................................................................ 17Grabill Country Fair, Grabill ......................................................................... 42Grand Prix Race, Lafayette–West Lafayette .............................................. 12The Grape Escape, Munster .......................................................................... 30Great Lakes Super Boat Grand Prix, Michigan City ...................................................................... Inside Front CoverGreat Lakes 9th Native American Pow Wow, Jay County ..................... 2236th Annual Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show, Greenfield ..................................................................... 42The Greatest Spectacle in Tasting, Kokomo .............................................. 14Greek Fest, Carmel ......................................................................................... 31Green-Stock Festival, Brown County ......................................................... 33Greensburg Power of the Past, Greensburg ............................................. 37Greenwood Freedom Festival, Greenwood .............................................. 25

HHalloween Parade, Corydon ......................................................................... 10Hamlet Rendezvous Pre-1840s reenactment, Knox ...................................8Hammond Holiday Kick-off Celebration: A Tribute to a Christmas Story, Hammond .............................................................................................. 57Happy Halloween Weekends at Holiday World, Santa Clause .............. 47Harper Valley Pumpkin Patch Days, Westport .......................................... 54Harrison County Summerfest, Corydon..............................................10, 25Harrodsburg Heritage Days Festival, Harrodsburg .................................. 14Harvest Celebration Festival, Madison ....................................................... 49Harvest Festival, Portage ............................................................................... 53Harvest Homecoming Festival, New Albany ......................................... 7, 53Harvest Moon Festival, Sheridan.................................................................. 53Harvest Moon Festival, Vincennes ............................................................... 55

Haubstadt Sommerfest, Haubstadt .............................................................. 21Haunted Adams Mill, Carroll County.......................................................... 19Haynes-Apperson Festival, Kokomo ............................................................ 233rd Annual Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival, North Webster ............ 46Heartland Apple Festival, Danville ............................................................... 53Heimatfest, Ferdinand ........................................................................................6Hensler’s Fall and Christmas Festivals, Starke County ..............................8Herb & Garden Days, Ferdinand .....................................................................6Herbstfest, Huntingburg ....................................................................................6Hester’s Farm Live History Events, Knox .....................................................8Historic Homestead Tour, Brown County ................................................. 33Historic Prophetstown Events, Prophetstown ......................................... 12Historical Timeline Rendezvous and Festival, Rockport ...................14, 55Hobart Lakefront Festival, Hobart .............................................................. 37Hog Jog & Car Show, Carroll County ........................................................ 19Holiday Home Tour, Parke County .................................................................9Holiday Lights at T.P.A. Park, Frankfort ....................................................... 21Holiday Luminaria Display, Lafayette–West Lafayette.............................. 12Holiday on the Square, Carmel .................................................................... 57Holiday Parade and Holiday Home Tour, Shelby County ....................... 24Holiday Village Festival, Bedford ................................................................... 57Holidays in Brown County, Brown County ............................................... 33Hollowblock 11th Monster Show, Jay County .......................................... 22Hoosier Energy Power Network ............................................... Back CoverHoosier Heritage Festival, Peru ................................................................... 31Hoosier Hills Fiber Arts Festival, Franklin ................................................. 16Hope Arts & Antiques Fair, Hope ................................................................ 13Hope Heritage Days, Hope ..................................................................... 13, 47Hope Ride, Hope ............................................................................................. 13Hope’s Art Fair on the Square, Hope ......................................................... 14Hospice of South Central Indiana Annual Free Community Concert, Columbus .................................................... 4127th Annual Huntingburg Christmas Stroll, Huntingburg ................... 6, 56Huntingburg Kiwanis Car Show, Huntingburg .............................................6Huntington Heritage Days, Huntington ...................................................... 20

IIdaville Truck & Tractor Pull, Monticello ..................................................... 31Indian Market and Festival, Indianapolis...................................................... 23Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance ....................................... Inside Back CoverIndiana Fiddlers’ Gathering, Battle Ground .........................................11, 2154th Annual Indiana Flower and Patio Show, Indianapolis.........................820th Annual Indiana Gourd Society State Show, Greenfield ....................965th Indiana Masonic Home Festival, Franklin .......................................... 44Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis ...................................................................... 32Indiana State Festivals Association Fall Convention, Indianapolis ..... 2, 56Indiana State Festivals Association Spring Workshop-North, Wabash .......................................................... 2, 11Indiana State Festivals Association Spring Workshop-South, Jasper ...2, 9Indiana State ICS Chili Cook-Off, Vincennes............................................. 45Indiana Territory Festival, Corydon ............................................................. 10Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games & Festival, Indianapolis .............. 54Indy International Festival, Indianapolis ...................................................... 56Indy’s Irish Fest, Indianapolis ......................................................................... 44International Circus Hall of Fame, Peru ..................................................... 28Iron Bridge Festival, Miami County ............................................................. 16Irvington Halloween Festival, Indianapolis ................................................. 55


IndexJJasper County Fall Festival, Rensselaer ....................................................... 43Jasper Strassenfest, Jasper........................................................................ 29, 32Jay County Fair, Jay County ........................................................................... 22Jay County Heritage Festival, Jay County ................................................... 22Johnny Appleseed Festival, Fort Wayne ...................................................... 45July 4th Celebration, Peru ............................................................................. 28June Jamboree, Pendleton .............................................................................. 15

KKelsay Farms, Whiteland .......................................................................... 48, 49Kentucky Derby, Clark-Floyd Counties .........................................................7Kewanna Fall Festival - “Tribute to Home Town Heroes,” Kewanna ... 48Kirk’s Crossing, Kirklin ................................................................................... 21Knightstown Fall Fest, Knightstown ............................................................ 43Knightstown Jubilee Days, Knightstown ..................................................... 16Knox County Watermelon Festival ............................................................. 32Knox Harvest Festival, Knox ...........................................................................8Koh-Koh-Mah and David Foster Living History Encampment, Kokomo ...................................................................... 45Kokomo Oktoberfest, Kokomo ................................................................... 48Kokomo Ribfest, Kokomo ............................................................................. 20Kokomo Strawberry Festival, Kokomo ....................................................... 18Kokomo’s New Year’s Eve Celebration, Kokomo ..................................... 58Kosciusko County Community Fair, Warsaw ............................................ 28Kouts Christmas Open House, Kouts ........................................................ 58Kroozen Courthouse Car Show, Jay County ............................................ 22Kustoms of America, Jay County ................................................................. 22

LLabor Day Antiques, Collectibles, Crafts & Flea Market, Vernon .......... 41LaFontaine Ashland Days Festival, LaFontaine........................................... 20Lagro Good Ole’ Days, Lagro ....................................................................... 25Lakefront Art Festival, Michigan City ............................ Inside Front CoverLaketonian Days, Laketon .............................................................................. 46Lanesville Heritage Weekend, Lanesville ..............................................10, 44Lapel Village Fair, Lapel ................................................................................... 29LaPorte County Fair, LaPorte ...................................30, Inside Front CoverLawrence 4th Fest, Lawrence ................................................................. 25, 27Leane and Michael’s Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival, Salem ................7, 8Light Up Corydon, Corydon ........................................................................ 10Light Up Logansport Parade & Park Display, Logansport ...................... 57Ligonier Marshmallow Festival, Ligonier...............................................39, 41Limestone Heritage Festival, Bedford ................................................... 25, 27Linton Freedom Festival, Linton ................................................................... 27Little Cousin Jasper Festival, Rensselaer .................................................... 43Little Italy Festival, Clinton ............................................................................ 41Live Life to the Fullest Personal Growth Conference, Wabash ............ 56Living Nativity, Lafayette–West Lafayette ................................................... 12Log Cabin Tour, Brown County .................................................................... 33Lore of the Laughery, Friendship ........................................................... 11, 13Lubeznik Center for the Arts Lakefront Art Festival, Michigan City ... 37Lyles Station New Beginnings Celebration, Lyles Station ...................... 41

MMacy Fall Fest, Macy ........................................................................................ 31Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art, Madison .......................................... 49

Madison Regatta, Madison ............................................................................. 28Madison Ribberfest, Madison ........................................................................ 37Main Street Rockville Cruise-In, Motorcycle, Scooter and Bike Show, Rockville .................................................................. 17Mansfield Village Chautauqua, Mansfield ........................................................5Mansfield Village Cornbread Festival, Covered Bridge Dog Walk and Car Show, Mansfield ........................................25, 43Mansfield Village Dog Days of Summer, Mansfield ......................................5Mansfield Village Mushroom Festival and Car Show, Mansfield ......... 5, 11Mansfield Village Old Fashioned Christmas, Mansfield ................25, 57, 58Marshall County Blueberry Festival, Plymouth ...................................40, 41May Festival, Arcadia ....................................................................................... 14Mecca Haunted Schoolhouse, Mecca .................................................... 25, 55Mecca Jonah Fish Fry, Mecca ..................................................................... 5, 25Med Flory Jazz and Blues Festival, Logansport ......................................... 18Merom Bluff Chautuaqua Festival, Merom................................................. 16Metamora Canal Days Autumn Festival, Metamora................................. 51Metamora Christmas Walk, Metamora .................................................57, 58Metamora Old Time Music Festival, Metamora ........................................ 41Metamora Strawberry Days, Metamora ..................................................... 17Mexico Fest, Mexico ....................................................................................... 28Miami County 4-H Fair, Miami County ...................................................... 166th Annual Miami Indians All Nations Gathering, Rockville ............... 5, 17Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale, Goshen ................................................... 46Michigan City Summer Festival, Michigan City .....9, 11, 16, 27, 32, 41, 49Michigantown Fair, Michigantown ................................................................ 37Michigantown Lions Club Community Fair, Michigantown .................... 21Middle Eastern Festival of Indianapolis, Indianapolis ................................ 30Middlebury Fall Festival, Middlebury ........................................................... 46Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow, Columbia City.............................................. 37Milltown Community Festival, Milltown ..................................................... 46Mississinewa 1812, Marion ............................................................................ 54Mississinewa Triathlon, Peru .......................................................................... 31Mitchell Persimmon Festival, Mitchell ......................................................... 47Monon Food Fest, Monon ............................................................................. 18Montgomery Turkey Trot Festival, Montgomery ....................................... 42Moonlight Madness & Cruise In, Carroll County .................................... 19Morel Mushroom Festival, Brown County ................................................ 33Morgan County Fall Foliage Festival, Martinsville .................................... 54Morristown Derby Days, Shelby County ................................................... 24Mosey Down Main, Lafayette ...............................................13, 20, 29, 37, 41Mulberry Fest, Mulberry ................................................................................ 21Musicfest, Fremont .......................................................................................... 29Muster on the Wabash, Vincennes ............................................................... 56

NNappanee Apple Festival, Nappanee ........................................................... 44National Maple Syrup Festival, Medora .........................................................8National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s National Championship Shoot, Friendship ..............................................11, 43National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s Spring National Shoot, Friendship ........................................................ 11, 20National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s Youth Shoot, Friendship ................................................................... 11Nation’s Largest 40th Vintage Bike Show, Jay County ............................. 22Native American Concert with “Rainsong” Music and Storytelling, Rockville ........................................................................ 17


IndexIndexNew Carlisle Hometown Days, New Carlisle .......................................... 32Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb, Newport .....................................50, 51Nickel Plate Arts Weekend, Hamilton County ......................................... 17Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes, Madison .....57, 58Nineveh Heritage Festival, Nineveh ............................................................ 54Noblesville Streetdance, Noblesville ........................................................... 30North Daviess Community Craft Show, Odon ........................................ 56North Judson Mint Festival, Starke County .................................................8North Manchester Fun Fest by the River, North Manchester.............. 37North Salem Old Fashion Days, North Salem ......................................... 42Northern Indiana Lakes Festival, Warsaw .................................................. 20Northern Indiana Power From the Past Antique Power Show & Flea Market, Winamac ....................................................... 30Nostalgia Fest/Kroozinationals Weekend 2012, Huntington ................. 53

OOktoberfest Celebration, Peru..................................................................... 31Old Fashion Day & Arts Too, Terre Haute ................................................. 53Old Fashioned Bargain Days, Huntingburg ...................................................6Old Fashioned Christmas, Huntingburg ........................................................6Old-Fashioned Christmas at the Canal, Carroll County ........................ 19Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration, Hope ........................... 13Old Settlers Day Festival, Salem .................................................................. 45157th Old Settlers Festival, Carroll County ............................................. 19Old Settlers Festival, Odon ....................................................................... 1, 37Old Washington Street Festival, Muncie..................................................... 45Oldenburg Freudenfest, Oldenburg ............................................................ 30Ole’ Boys Toys Expo, Wabash ....................................................................... 30Orleans Dogwood Festival, Orleans ........................................................... 11O’Tannenbaum Days, Jasper ..............................................................29, 57, 58OUTfest, Lafayette–West Lafayette ............................................................. 12Outhouse Race, Brown County ................................................................... 33Owen County Antique Machinery Assoc. Antique Machinery Show, Spencer ................................................ 19Owen County Apple Butter Festival, Spencer .......................................... 45Owen County Fair, Spencer .......................................................................... 17Owensville Watermelon Festival, Owensville ........................................... 30

PPaint Out, Brown County.............................................................................. 33Parke County Chamber Golf Classic, Parke County .................................5Parke County Covered Bridge Christmas, Parke County ..........25, 57, 58Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™, Bridgeton ..................25, 52, 54Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™, Fox’s Overlook .............25, 54Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™, Parke County ..........25, 52, 54Parke County Fair, Parke County ................................................................ 25Parke County 4-H Fair, Rockville ................................................................. 27Parke County Independence Day Celebrations, Rockville ..................... 27Parke County Maple Syrup Fair, Rockville ........................................... 5, 7, 8Pennsy Trail Art Fair and Music Festival, Greenfield ................................ 27Pennville Legion Lions Fair, Pennville .......................................................... 22Pennville 6th Fall Jubilee, Pennville............................................................... 22Pierogi Fest, Whiting ....................................................................................... 31Pioneer Days, Logansport.............................................................................. 19Pleasant View Festival, Indianapolis .............................................................. 4510th Annual Popcorn Festival of Clay County, Brazil .............................. 534th Annual Portage Perch Fest & Gran Prix, Portage ............................. 37

Potawatomi Festival, Attica ............................................................................ 44Potter’s Bridge Fall Festival, Noblesville ..................................................... 53Pow Wow-NCGLNAC 9th Annual Gathering of Great Lakes Nations, Portland.................................................................... 20Primitive Days, Ferdinand .................................................................................6Proud to be an American Patriotic Boat Parade and Celebration, Monticello .................................................................... 28Pumpkin Fantasyland, Ligonier ...................................................................... 49Pumpkin Harvest Festival, Noblesville .................................................. 46, 49Purdue Christmas Show, Lafayette–West Lafayette................................. 12Purdue Spring Fest, Lafayette–West Lafayette .......................................... 12Pyrotechnic Guild International, Michigan City .......... Inside Front Cover

QQuilt Show, Brown County ........................................................................... 33

RRaccoon Lake July 4th Celebration, Parke County.................................. 25Rail Fest, Washington ...................................................................................... 13Red Gold/Elwood Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-Off, Elwood.............................................................................. 55Red Skelton Festival, Vincennes .................................................................... 20Redbud Trail Rendezvous, Rochester .......................................................... 11Remington Water Tower Days, Remington ................................................ 19A Renaissance in Roanoke, Roanoke .......................................................... 55Reynolds Fest, Reynolds ................................................................................. 43Riley Festival, Greenfield ........................................................49, Front CoverRiley Wrangler’s 27th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair, Greenfield ............. 13Ripley County 4-H Fair, Ripley County ...................................................... 11Rising Sun Navy Bean Fall Festival, Rising Sun .......................................... 54RiverRoots: Ohio River Valley Folk Festival, Madison ............................. 14Roann Covered Bridge Festival, Roann ...................................................... 42Roanoke Fall Festival, Roanoke .................................................................... 42Rock the Rocks at the Falls, Clark-Floyd Counties ....................................7Rockin’ on Main, Speedway ........................................................................... 15Rockville Lake Park Fireworks Show, Parke County ............................... 25Rockville Main Street Community Yard Sale, Rockville....................... 5, 25Rockville MainStreet Cruise-In, Rockville .....................................................5Rockville Rotary Fright Nights, Rockville .................................................. 25Rome Courthouse Days, Rome ................................................................... 53Rosedale Christmas Craft Fair, Rosedale ................................................... 25Rosedale Strawberry Festival, Rosedale ................................................. 5, 17Rossville Summer Ends Festival, Rossville .................................................. 21Round Barn Festival, Rochester ................................................................... 18Round the Fountain Art Fair, Lafayette .................................................12, 15Route 66 Yard Sale, Cannelton ..................................................................... 55

SSaint Joseph Spring Fair, Shelby County ..................................................... 24Salamonie Summer Festival, Warren ..................................................... 25, 27Salute to Veterans of WWII, Vincennes ...................................................... 43Salvation Army Kids’ Fair, Frankfort ............................................................ 21Sandlady’s Gourd Festival, Tangier............................................................ 5, 17Santa Arrives, Jasper ........................................................................................ 29Santa Claus Christmas Celebration, Santa Claus ...............................57, 58Sassafras Tea Festival & Civil War Living History, Vernon ....................... 11Schweizer Fest, Tell City ................................................................................. 37


IndexINDEXSecret Garden Tour, Brown County ............................................................ 33Sellersburg Celebrates!, Sellersburg ........................................................ 7, 38Selma Lions Club 24th Annual Bluebird Days Festival, Selma ............... 3840th Annual Seymour Oktoberfest, Seymour ........................................... 49Shelby County Arts Fest, Shelby County ................................................... 24Shelby County Fair, Shelby County ............................................................. 24Shoals Catfish Festival, Shoals ................................................................. 25, 27Sleepy Hollow Fall Celebration, Vevay ........................................................ 5325th Anniversary Small Town USA Festival, Alexandria ....................15, 53Smoke On The Square - Annual Bartholomew County BBQ Cook-Off, Hope ................................................................................. 21Smokin’ on the River BBQ, Clark-Floyd Counties .....................................7South Bend Blues & Ribs Festival, South Bend ......................................... 20South Shore Air Show, Lake County ..................................................... 26, 28Southeast Indiana F.A.R.M. Club’s Antique Machinery Show, Osgood ................................................................ 21Southern Indiana FiberArts Festival, Corydon ......................................... 10Southern Indiana Uncorked Wine Festival, Corydon .............................. 10Speedway Spectacular, Speedway ................................................................. 45Spencer County Fair, Grandview ................................................................. 20Spirit of Monticello Festival, Monticello ..................................................... 31Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous, Vincennes................................................ 15Spring Art Show, Parke County ...................................................................5, 9Springtime in Indiana Arts, Crafts and Gift Showcase, Noblesville .........8St. Joe Pickle Festival, DeKalb County ........................................................ 23Star Gazing Party, Camp Cullom ................................................................. 21Starlight Strawberry Festival, Starlight ........................................................ 15Stars & Stripes Concert and Fireworks, Lafayette–West Lafayette ..... 12Stone’s Trace Pioneer Festival, Ligonier ...................................................... 43Story Wine Fair, Brown County ................................................................... 33Strawberries in the Park Festival, DeKalb County .................................. 23Strawberry Day & Old Jasper Day, Jasper ................................................. 29Strawberry Festival, Frankfort ...................................................................... 21Studio and Garden Tour, Brown County ..............................................21, 33Sullivan County Rotary Corn Festival, Sullivan ......................................... 45Summer Antique Show, Huntingburg .............................................................6Summer Sidewalk Sales, Huntingburg ............................................................6Summer’s End Festival, Rossville .................................................................. 38Summertime Celebration of Arts and Crafts, Noblesville ..................... 38Sunman Wine & Fireworks Festival, Sunman............................................. 11Sweet Corn Festival, Oakland City ....................................................... 31, 32Swiss Wine Festival, Vevay .............................................................................. 38

TTalbot Street Art Fair, Indianapolis .............................................................. 20Taste of Brown County, Brown County ..................................................... 33Taste of Cass County, Logansport ............................................................... 37Taste of Kokomo, Kokomo............................................................................ 38Taste of Montgomery County, Crawfordsville .......................................... 39Taste of the Southside, presented by Community Health Network, Greenwood............................................................7TASTE of Tippecanoe, Lafayette ............................................................. 12, 2152nd Annual Tecumseh Lodge Pow Wow, Tipton ..................................... 42Three Rivers Festival, Fort Wayne ............................................................... 29Thunder Over Louisville, Clark-Floyd Counties .........................................7Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair, Lafayette–West Lafayette ........................ 12

Tippecanoe Steam & Gas Power Show, Lafayette–West Lafayette ...... 12Tipton County Pork Festival, Tipton ........................................................... 42Town-wide Yard Sale, Ferdinand ......................................................................6Trail of Courage Living History Festival, Rochester ................................ 45Tree City Fall Festival, Greensburg .............................................................. 48Tri Kappa Gingerbread Christmas, Plainfield ............................................. 56Tri-State Antique Market, Lawrenceburg...........................13, 18, 37, 42, 53Tri-State Swap/Sell Meet, Jay County .......................................................... 22Trick or Treat on the Square, Frankfort ..................................................... 21Trucks in Paradise, Wabash ........................................................................... 39Twelve Mile 500, Twelve Mile ........................................................................ 2720th Century Chevy Car Fest, Washington .......................................... 1, 45

UUKC Treeing Walker Days, Portland ........................................................... 22Uptown Jazz and Blues, Lafayette .......................................................... 12, 39

VValparaiso Popcorn Festival, Valparaiso ....................................................... 44Vermont Settlement Festival, Orland .......................................................... 31Versailles Pumpkin Show, Versailles ....................................................... 11, 47Versailles State Park Bluegrass Festival, Versailles ..............................11, 53Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival, Indianapolis ............................. 18

WWabash Herb Fest, Wabash .......................................................................... 38Wabash Riverfest, West Lafayette .......................................................... 12, 29Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival, Wakarusa ...................................................9WAMM Fest, Greenwood ............................................................................. 3826th Annual Wanamaker Old Settler’s Day Street Fair and Classic Car Show, Wanamaker ................................................ 23Wanatah Scarecrow Festival, Wanatah ....................................................... 46Wesley Manor Apple Festival, Frankfort .................................................... 21Western Days, Russiaville .............................................................................. 17Westfield Rocks the Fourth, Westfield ....................................................... 27Westville Pumpkin Festival, Westville .......................................................... 48White County Fall Festival, Monticello ...................................................... 51White River Poultry Show, Owen County ................................................ 17White River Valley Antique Show, Elnora ............................................... 1, 42Wildflower Foray, Brown County ................................................................ 33Wine, Cheese and Art Festival, Washington .......................................... 1, 40Winerfest, Jay County .................................................................................... 22Winter Antique Show, Huntingburg ...............................................................6Winter Hike, Brown County ........................................................................ 33Wizard of Oz Festival, Chesterton ............................................................. 44Wolcott Summer Festival, Wolcott ............................................................. 27World on the Square, Corydon ................................................................... 10World’s Largest 47th Antique Engine & Tractor Show, Jay County...... 22

YYellowstone Trail Fest, Knox ............................................................................8YMI Picnic & Car Show, Huntingburg ............................................................6

ZZionsville Lion’s Club 59th Annual Fall Festival, Zionsville .................... 44Zoom Town Covered Bridge 5k Run/Walk, Rockville ........................ 5, 15

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