Indiana has a wealth of feasts and festivals. Getting the word out isn't always easy for local communities. Indiana Foodways Alliance wants to help promote such festivities and help local communities be more successful.
Get a taste of some of Indiana's Summer Events
July 11-18
Circus City Festival, Peru, IN.
Ten performances of the finest youth circus in an air-conditioned three-ring arena.
Parade, rides, good food. Hours vary. Adm. chg. 765-472-3918. www.perucircus.com
July 13-16
Greensburg Power of the Past, Decatur Co. Fairgrounds
20th annual show of antique tractors, engines, fiddle contest, tractor pull, Midwest foods.
Thurs.-Sat. 8 am - 8 pm, Sun. 8 am - noon. Adm. chg. 812-663-7869; www.greensburgpowerofthepast.org
July 14 -16
Elwood Glass Festival, Elwood, Calloway Park
Art glass, factory tours, crafts, collectibles, carnival, parade, pageants, kids activities, car show, l
ots of food, entertainment, contests and more. Hours vary. No adm. chg. 765-552-0180.
July 18
Dancing in the Streets, Lafayette, Riehle Plaza, Tapawingo Park
Cars, music and food fill downtown Lafayette and West Lafayette. Entertainment, classic car
cruise and show, local foods. Sat. 4 pm- midnight. Adm. chg. 765-742-4044; www.dancinginthestreets.net
July 18
Midsummer Celebration, Lanthier Winery
Complimentary wine samples. Gourmet bread & cheese buffet.
Buffet 1 pm - 4 pm; Adm. chg. 812-273-2409.
July 25
Noblesville Street Dance, Courthouse Square
Fun, food, games and great music for the entire family. Hours vary.
No adm. chg. 317-776-0205; www.destinationnoblesville.com
July 31-
Macy Days, Peru, IN.
Yard sale, food, games, and bands. For more
Aug. 2 information call 574-382-2188; www.enjoymiamicounty.com
AUGUST
Aug. 1-2
Macy Days, Peru, IN.
Yard sale, food, games and bands.
www.enjoymiamicounty.com
Aug. 6-9
Denver Days, Peru, IN.
Parade, food and entertainment.
www.enjoymiamicounty.com
Aug. 13-15
St. Joe Pickle Festival, Downtown, St. Joe, IN.
An old time festival that was one of the food networks' All American Festivals.
Features pickle ice cream, fired pickles, factory tours, pickle/pepper cook-off, pancake
breakfast, chicken barbeque, live music, parade, art show. Thurs. 4 - 8 pm, Fri. 10 am- 10 pm, Sat. 7 am- 10 pm.
www.stjoepicklefestival.com
Aug. 15
Taste of Roanoke, Roanoke, IN Historic Main Street
Local eateries, churches & clubs offer specialty foods and fun. Live jazz music. Hours vary.
No adm. chg. 260-673-1353; www.discoverroanoke.org
Aug. 15
Taste of Kokomo, Kokomo, on Courthouse Square
More than 30 restaurants serving food and drinks for nominal charge. Kids area, beer tent live
entertainment. Sat. 5 pm-midnight. Adm. chg. 765-457-6691, www.unitedwayhoco.org
Aug. 21-22
Madison Ribberfest, Madison, Riverfront.
Blues music, hot air ballon races, Indiana State BBQ Cook-Off.
Fri. 5 pm-11 pm; Sat. 11 am-11pm. Adm. chg. 800-559-2956; www.madisonribberfest.com
Aug. 22
Uptown Jazz & Blues Festival, Lafayette, at the 5th Street Farmers Market.
Live jazz & blues on 3 stages. Food, beer and wine. 5 pm-midnight. Adm.chg. 75-742-4044. www.uptownjazzandblues.com
Aug. 22-23
Heritage Days Festival, Peru, IN.
History, Food, Art, Music, Re- enactments on the Courthouse Square. www.enjoymiamicounty.com
Aug. 23
Welcome Home to Portland Festival, Portland
Parade downtown at 4:30 pm, band, vendors, homemade food and ice cream, vintage bikes and cars, trucks and much more following the parade. No adm. chg. 260-726-5300.
Aug. 26-30
Tri-State Gas Engine & Tractor Show, Portland, Fairgrounds
Exhibits, crafts, foods. Adm. chg. 765-369-2856.
www.tristategasengine-tractor.com
Aug. 27-30
Swiss Wine Festival, Vevay, Riverfront Park
Grape stomping, wine tastings, food booths, beer garden, music river cruises. Hours vary, adm. chg. 800-435-5688.
www.swisswinefestival.org
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 3-7
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival, Auburn
Magnificent Parade of Classics, Cruise-in, Ice Cream Social, Antiques, tours, children's activities, quilts, auction and much more. www.acdfestival.org
Sept. 4-7
Farmer's Pike Antique, Arts & Crafts Festival, New Castle
Seven miles east of New Castle (SR 38). Acres of treasures, gospel, bluegrass, dance to big bands, and food galore. Fri.-Sun. 9 am- 10 pm. Mon. 9 am-5 pm. Adm. chg. 765-332-2576. www.farmerspike.com
Sept. 10-12
Grabill Country Fair, Grabill, Main St.
One of NE Indiana's finest arts, crafts and foods festivals. Nightly entertainment, Sat. morning parade. Thurs.-Fri. 5 pm - 10 pm. Sat. 9 am - 10 pm. No adm. chg. 260-627-5527 ext. 4; www.grabillcountryfair.com
Sept. 12-13
Anderson Pow Wow and Indian Market, Athletic Park
Intertribal Celebration. Native American artists, traders, food, dancing, music, storytelling, demonstrations, and kids activities. Sat. 11 am - 9 pm; Sun. 11 am - 4 pm. Adm. chg. 800-533-6569; www.andersonpowwow.org
Sept. 19
ICS Indiana State Championship Chili Cook-Off, Vincennes
Downtown, Patrick Henry Square. International Chili Society State Championship with chili samples from regional and local cooks. Entertainment, games, tube race. Sat. 9 am - 4 pm. No adm. chg. 800-886-6443; www.vincennescvb.org
Sept. 26-27
Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival, Heirs Park, Huntington
Celebration of mid-1800's Hoosier life. Encampment, re-enactments, crafts, antiques, music, games, vintage baseball and food. Sat. 10 am - 6 pm, Sun. 10 am - 5 pm. Adm. chg. 800-848-4282. www.pioneerfestival.org
Sept. 26-27
Harvest Celebration Festival, Madison
Lanthier Winery Tasting Cellar & Gardens. Artists, crafters, food, wine, fall color. Outdoor galleries with unique creations. Sat. - Sun. 11 am - 5 pm. No adm. chg. 812-273-2409