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 August events
Aug. 2
Watermelon Festival and Jack Daniels Grill-Off
Downtown, Vincennes, IN
Qualifier for National grill off contest, celebrates the top melons growing region of Indiana with a seed spitting contest, beauty pageant and entertainemt.
Free Admission
http://knoxcountychamber.com
August 2-3
Muncie Ribfest 2008
Downtown Muncie, In
Music, car show, motorcycle run and rib contest - great food and a variety
of entertainment. Admission Charge
http://www.MuncieDowntown.com
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
August 8-9
German Fest
Highland Woods Park, Vincennes, IN
Authentic German food, featuring German fried potatoes, local sausages,
desserts and beer garden. Music and dancing celebrate Vincennes German
heritage.
21 and over, Admission Charge
http://www.vincennescvb.org
Aug. 14-16
Popcorn Festival
Van Buren, IN
Sample the many different varieties of popcorn and other food.
http://www.vanburenindiana.com/
Madison Ribberfest
Madison, IN
KCBS Indiana State Barbecue Cook-off
www.madisonribberfest.com
Taste of Roanoke
Roanoke, IN
Local eateries offering specialty foods come together
www.discoverroanoke.org
Aug. 16
Taste of Kokomo
Courtouse Square, Kokomo IN
Features more than 25 local restaurants, beverages, beer and wine.
Admission charged
http://www.unitedwayhoco.org
Aug. 20-24
Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Show
Fairgrounds, Portland IN
Crafts and lots of summer food at the regions largest tractor show.
Admission charged
http://www.tristategasengine-tractor.com
Aug. 21-24
Swiss Wine Festival
Vevay, IN
More than one hundred varieties of wine
www.swisswinefestival.org
Aug. 23
Highland Village Arts and Crafts Fair
High Traffic Church Grounds, Bloomington IN
Great good, hayrides, games and vendor booths.
Free admission
http://www.visitindiana.com
Aug. 29 - Sept. 1
Farmers Pike Antique Arts and Crafts Festival
Seven Miles east of New Castle (SR 38, turn south).
Acres of treasures, bluegrass, Southern Gospel, big bands and food galore.
Admission Charged
http://www.farmerspike.com
Aug. 30
Global Fest
Morton Center, West Lafayette, IN
Ethnic food, imports, handicrafts and music.
Free Admission
http://www.homeofpurdue.com/highlights
Past Feasts & Festivals
September 2007 Festivals
October 2007 Festivals
November 2007 Festivals
December 2007 Festivals
January 2008 Fesitvals
February 2008 Festivals
March 2008 Festivals
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July 2008 Festivals
August 2008 Festivals
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