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 Indiana Fall October Events
October 3
First Fridays
Vevay, IN, held in downtown Vevay
Held on the first Friday of each month.
Experience late night shopping, live music, local dining, free carriage rides and unique art exhibits.
Friday 6 pm-9 pm
Free admission
http://www.vevayin.com
October 4
Sleepy Hollow Celebration
Vevay, IN, held in Riverfront Park
Headless Horseman Contest for children, Echoes of the Past Cemetery Walk, arts and crafts, farmers market and car show.
Saturday 8 am
Free admission
http://www.vevayin.com/
October 4-5
Sheridan Harvest Moon Festival
Sheridan, IN, in Biddle Memorial Park
Local food and craft vendors, car and motorcycle show, music and a pumpkin chuck contest.
Saturday 9 am -6 pm
Sunday 11 am-4 pm
Free admission
http://www.sheridan.org/
October 4
Westside Village Fall Harvest Festival
Kokomo, IN, on Dixon Plaza
Antique farm machinery show, fall produce, pie baking contest, live entertainment and more.
10 am-4 pm
Free admission
http://www.kokomo-in.org/calendarofevents.htm
October 4
Berry Street Festival
Greencastle, IN, on the courthouse square
Food and craft vendors, antiques, shopping and more
8 am-6 pm
Free admission
http://www.coveredbridgecountry.com/
October 11
Hunters’ Moon Celebration
Madison, IN, at Lanthier Winery
Tour of Lanthier Winery’s beautiful gardens, plant give-a-ways, gardening workshops and free wine tasting.
11 am-1 pm
Free admission
http://www.lanthierwinery.com/
October 11
Soup, Stew, Chili and Brew
Madison, IN, on Madison’s main street
Individuals, businesses and organizations all compete to make the best soup, stew and chili in Madison.
11 am-5 pm
Free admission, tasting is by donation
http://www.visitmadison.org/festivals.htm
October 11
Red Gold Chili Cook-off
Elwood, IN, downtown Elwood
Individuals compete to make the best chili in Elwood while festival-goers enjoy music, fall crafts, homemade foods and games.
9 am-2 pm (chili goes on sale at noon)
Free admission
http://www.elwoodchamber.org/node
October 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 25 & 26
Russell Farms Pumpkin Patch Country Fall Festival
Noblesville, IN, at Russell
Farms Pumpkin Patch
Corn mazes, a farm animal petting zoo, miniature golf, hayrides, Bluegrass music, country store, delicious food, games and more.
10 am-6 pm each day
Admission: $4 per person, 2 and younger free
http://www.russell-farms.com/
October 18
Octoberfest
Lafayette, IN, held on Lafayette’s historic Main Street
Seven blocks of arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, kids play area, classic car display, beer and wine gardens and local food and drink vendors.
10 am-5 pm (all ages), 5 pm-10 pm (21 & over)
Free admission 10 am-5 pm; $5, 5 pm-10 pm
http://lafayetteoctoberfest.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
May 2008 Festivals
June 2008 Festivals
July 2008 Festivals
August 2008 Festivals
September 2008 Festivals
