Edible Events

JUNE

VINTAGE INDIANA WINE FESTIVAL What: Indiana wineries offer samples of more than 200 varieties at this downtown fest with food and entertainment. When: June 2, 11am–7pm Where: Military Park, New York and West streets in downtown Indianapolis Cost: $22 in advance; $25 at the gate; $10 for designated drivers; $5 for ages 6–20; free for ages 5 and under. Info: www.vintageindiana.com

LITTLE RED DOOR COOKING DEMO What: Little Red Door Cancer Agency in hosts cooking demos using local products every Wednesday in June. On June 6, Chef Thom England will be featured. When: June 6, 11am–1pm Where: Indianapolis City Market, 222 E. Market St., Indianapolis. Cost: Free Info: www.indycm.com

BLOOMINGTON CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL What: Indiana microbrewers offer samples of more than 100 beers on the grounds of the closed limestone mill featured in “Breaking Away.” Must be 21 to attend. When: June 9, 3–9 pm Where: Woolery Stone Mill, 2200 W. Tapp Road, Bloomington. Cost: $35 admission in advance, $40 at the gate; $50 for VIP ticket. Info: www.brewersofindianaguild.com

CHOW DOWN MIDTOWN What: Participating restaurants offer $30 three-course meals daily. When: June 11-24 Where: Varies; participating restaurants are listed online prior to the event. Cost: Free to attend. Info: www.chowdownmidtown.org

TOUR THE GARDENS OF LITCHFIELD LANDSCAPE What: Tour the display gardens of Litchfield Landscape, which will showcase trends in garden and landscape design. Local wine, beer, and fare will be available. When: June 14, 6pm–9pm Where: 505 W. 186th St., Westfield Cost: Free Info: RSVP to 317-867-4811 by June 8. www.litchfieldlandscape.com

SLOW FOOD INDY FATHER’S DAY PICNIC What: Bring a dish to share and plates, cups and utensils to this pitch-in picnic at FarmIndy. Non-alcoholic beverages available; attendees can bring beer and wine. Family activities include farm tours, hayrides and lawn games. When: June 17, 2–5pm Where: FarmIndy, Needham. Cost: Free Info: Reservations are required at www.slowfoodfathers.eventbrite.com

SMOKE ON THE SQUARE What: Come out and watch professionals from Indiana and the Midwest cook in a BBQ competition while enjoying live music, kid’s activities and food. When: June 22, 5–9pm and June 23, 9am–8pm Where: Courthouse square downtown Franklin Cost: Free Info: www.DiscoverDowntownFranklin.com

TASTE OF BLOOMINGTON What: Dozens of Bloomington restaurants, breweries and wineries offer samples of their fare at this festival, which includes live entertainment. When: June 23, 3–11pm Where: Showers Common, 401 N. Morton St., Bloomington Cost: Admission is $6; free for ages 12 and under. Food items are $3 and under. Info: www.visitbloomington.com/taste

JULY

BEER BLOGGERS CONFERENCE What: Educational sessions, tastings and more are offered at this international conference for bloggers and writers who cover the beer industry. When: July 13–15 Where: Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St. Cost: $95–$295 Info: www.beerbloggersconference.org GROWING CULINARY HERBS What: Learn how to grow and maintain a culinary herb garden at this session taught by master gardener Julie Iverson. When: July 14, 10–11am Where: Fall Creek Gardens, 3005 Central Ave., Indianapolis Cost: Free Info: www.fallcreekgardens.org

BBQ WINE TRAIL What: Each of the six wineries on the Indy Wine Trail will offer barbecue and wine. Get an Indy Wine Trail 6–bottle tote at the last winery. When: July 14–16, noon–6pm Where: Wineries throughout Indianapolis. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. $12 for designated drivers. Info: www.indywinetrail.com

BREWERS GUILD OF INDIANA MICROBREWERS FESTIVAL What: Get to know local microbrews as dozens of breweries from across the state offer samples at Opti Park. Must be 21 to attend. When: July 14 Where: Optimist Park and Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St. Cost: $40 admission in advance; $50 for VIP ticket. Info: www.brewersofindianaguild.com

MARKET SHARE When: July 19, 5:30–8:30pm What: Celebrate City Market’s 125th anniversary with food from its restaurants, plus live entertainment and other activities. Where: 222. E. Market St., Indianapolis Cost: $25 in advance; $35 at the door, $100 for VIP ticket, which includes a bourbon tasting in the catacombs. Info: www.indycm.com

DEVOUR DOWNTOWN What: Participating restaurants offer $30 three-course meals daily. When: July 30–Aug. 12 Where: Varies; participating restaurants are listed online prior to the event. Cost: Free to attend. Info: www.devourdowntown.org