Feasts & Festivals
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 May events
May 16-17
Ohio River Valley Folk Festival, Madison, IN
Traditional foods, regional wines and beers, storytelling
Admission charged
http://www.ohiorivervalleyfolkfestival.com
Fair On The Square, Downtown Greencastle, IN
Foods, crafts, demonstrations, entertainment
Free admission
http://www.coveredbridgecountry.com
May 17-18
Conner Prairie's Civil War Days
Encampment, re-enactors, life on the 1860s home front with food and music
Admission charged
http://www.connerprairie.org
May 24-25
Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous, at the French Commons. Authentic early American food, merchants and traders – one of the largest living history events in the Midwest
Admission charged
http://www.spiritofvincennes.org
June 5
Strawberry Festival, Kokomo, IN, at the Courthouse.
Local strawberries, locally baked shortcake, ice cream, music
Free admission
http://www.downtownkokomo.org
June 14
Street Beats, Main Street, Vevay, IN
All-day music and local foods festival
Free admission
http://www.vevayin.com
International Festival of Arts and Culture, Anderson, IN, on the Downtown Square
Ethnic foods, arts, entertainment and marketplace
Free admission
http://www.anderson-ifac.com
June 19-22
Fort Wayne, IN, BBQ Ribfest at Headwaters Park
Biggest BBQ bash in the tri-state area
Admission charged
http://www.bbqribfest.com
June 21
Taste of Tippecanoe, Riehle Plaza, Lafayette, IN
Beer Gardens, finest food from 30 local restaurants, fireworks
Admission charged
http://www.tippecanoearts.org
Kokomo, IN, Ribfest, Courthouse Square
Smokey ribs, luscious sauces, hot dog eating contest, entertainment
Free admission
http://www.visitkokomo.org
Aug. 7-9
St. Joe Pickle Festival, St. Joe, IN
An all-American unique food experience – pickle ice cream, pickled peppers, all kinds of pickle-related foods and fun
http://www.sechlerspickles.com/pickle/fest.html
Aug. 14-16
Van Buren, IN, Popcorn Festival
http://www.vanburenindiana.com/
Past Feasts & Festivals
September 2007 Festivals
October 2007 Festivals
November 2007 Festivals
December 2007 Festivals
January 2008 Fesitvals
February 2008 Festivals
March 2008 Festivals
April 2008 Festivals
