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 March events

Clabber Girl Bake Shop Saturday Demonstrations, Terre Haute, Ind.

The Clabber Girl Bake Shop Saturday Demonstrations are a great way to learn tips about a variety of foods and techniques. The demonstrations feature a guest or a chef from the culinary division of Clabber Girl. “Culinary Cards” are distributed at each class, and you receive a free Saturday Demonstration course after attending 5.

March dates include:
March 1: Jane Creedon from the Native American Museum
March 8: High School Chef Competition
March 15: Lemons and Limes
March 22: Cooking with Herbs and Spices
March 29: Cooking with “ChefMike”- Microwave Cooking

For more information:
11-11:45 a.m.
Clabber Girl Bake Shop
www.Clabbergirlbakeshop.com/CulinaryCourse/demos.html

Cost:
$5 per ticket
Tickets may be purchased at the door, 15 minutes before the class

Parke County Maple Syrup Fair, Mansville, IN

The annual Maple Syrup Fair features a variety of Parke County syrup producers. Demonstrations, shopping, arts and crafts and more will decorate the fair with plenty of food to go around. Pancakes and sausage with maple syrup will be served at the Parke County Fairgrounds.

National Maple Syrup Festival, Medora, IN

The National Maple Syrup Festival will feature tours, syrups making demonstrations and live entertainment. Local and national Maple Syrup producers will be showcased. There’s a petting zoo and children’s play area and festive food for the whole family.

30th Annual Maple Sugar Time Festival, Chesterton, Ind.

Learn about the “evolution of ‘maple sugaring’” during the Maple Sugar Time Festival at the Indiana Dunes. Discover methods of creating Maple Syrup from the early Native American technique to the current modern methods.

Clabber Girl Culinary Courses, Terre Haute, Ind.

Clabber Girl’s own chef, Eddie Wilson, teaches the culinary courses. Each course gives an interactive learning experience to refine culinary skills by preparing a full meal. Private courses may be scheduled for groups (call for details).

March dates include:
March 5: How to Set a Buffet - Learn how to entertain
for 30 people.
March 19: Appetizers – Preparation and Presentation

For more information:
Classes begin at 6 p.m. and last until approximately 9 p.m.
Reservations are required
Contact April Osburn at 812-478-7113 for more information
www.clabbergirlbakeshop.com/CulinaryCourses/course-schedule.html

Cost:
$35 per person
Payment is required within 4 days of registration
Contact April Osburn at 812-478-7113 for reservations

Fair Oaks Farm Easter Egg Hunt, Fair Oaks, Ind.

The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be a fun holiday event for the entire family. The Easter Bunny will be available for free photos. Balloons, popcorn and activities for all ages will take place throughout the day.

For more information:
Saturday, March 15
Fair Oaks Farms
Phone: 219-394-2025
www.fofarms.com

Hunt Times:
Hunt 1
Ages 0-3    10 a.m.
Ages 4-6    10:30 a.m.
Ages 7-9    11 a.m.
Hunt 2
Ages 0-3    noon
Ages 4-6    12:30 p.m.
Ages 7-9    1 p.m
Hunt 3
Ages 0-3    2 p.m.
Ages 4-6    2:30 p.m.
Ages 7-9    3 p.m.

Cost:
Adults:                         $8
Children (ages 10-12)      $7
Children (ages 0-9)        $5
Up to 3 hunts may be purchased per child

Sugar Camp Days, New Carlisle, Ind.

Celebrate the coming of spring with the Sugar Camp Days at Bendix Woods County Park. Enjoy pancake and sausage breakfasts while observing the sap become syrup.

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
May 2008 Festivals
June 2008 Festivals