Edible Events

SEPTEMBER

RIB AMERICA What: Rib masters from across the country, including Squealers in Indy, gather at Military Park for this barbecue and music fest. When: Aug. 31–Sept. 3 Where: Military Park at White River State Park in downtown Indy Cost: General admission, $7. Children 12 and under, free. Food and drink tickets extra. Info: ribamerica.com

GOING LOCAL WEEK What: This one-week challenge asks Indy residents to eat a locally grown food at each meal. Though there is no central event, founder Victoria Wesseler asks people to visit farmers’ markets, dine at restaurants that source locally and enjoy happy hour at an Indy winery. When: Sept. 2–8 Info: goinglocal-info.com

TUTTLE ORCHARD’S CARMEL APPLE FESTIVAL What: Kick off the fall season with a festival that includes a carmel apple hunt, agrimaze and an apple pie baking contest. When: Sept. 15 Where: 5717 N. 300 W., Greenfield. Info: tuttleorchards.com

BLOOMINGTON CHEFS’ CHALLENGE What: Monroe County Community Kitchen presents this sixth annual event, where three local chefs have one hour to cook a winning dish. When: Sept. 30, 7pm Where: Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington. Cost: Reserved seating tickets, $25; bistro seating, limited and sold by online auction. Info: monroecommunitykitchen.com

INDIANAPOLIS GREEK FEST What: Enjoy classics like souvlaki and gyros amid live music and entertainment. When: Sept. 7–8 Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th St., Carmel. Info: indygreekfest.org INDY’S IRISH FEST What: Enjoy traditional Irish food, plus a toast contest, sheep herding demonstration and dancing. When: Sept. 13-16 Where: Military Park in downtown Indianapolis Cost: Tickets, $10 in advance, $15 at the door; ages 13 and under, free. Info: indyirishfest.com

TOUR DE COOPS What: This self-guided bike tour visits a dozen backyard chicken coops in Broad Ripple, Meridian-Kessler, Butler-Tarkington and Rocky Ripple neighborhoods. Bike parking is provided; Cars are welcome, too. Proceeds go to Nap Town Chicken’s Project Poultry, and will furnish a stocked chicken coop for a local school. When: Sept. 16, 1–6pm Cost: Tickets, $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Info: naptownchickens.org

ANDERSON ORCHARD APPLE FESTIVAL What: This Mooresville orchard’s fest features U-pick apples, homemade apple cobbler with ice cream and more. When: Sept. 28–29 Where: 369 E. Greencastle Road, Moorsesville Info: andersonorchard.com

HERRON-MORTON OCTOBERFEST What: Sample beer, mead and hard cider, plus fare from food trucks. When: Sept. 29, 1–9pm Where: Herron-Morton Place Park, Alabama Street between 19th and 20th streets. Cost: Tickets, $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Info: oktoberfesthmpf.com

FALL HOMEGROWN INDIANA FARM TOUR What: Spend an afternoon immersed in a farm’s diverse ecosystem. When: Sept. 30, 1:30pm Where:”Ewe”nique Farm, Seymour Cost: $25 per person, register before Sept. 24 Info: bloomington.in.gov/farmersmarket. BREW BRACKET What: Sample and vote on bourbon barrel aged beers from eight Indiana breweries. This sit-down event, limited to 150 people, will feature suds from Barley Island Brewing Company, Bier Brewery, Bloomington Brewing Company, Figure Eight Brewing, Flat 12 Bierwerks, People’s Brewing Company, Ram and Triton Brewing Company. When: Sept. 29, 6pm Where: Tomlinson Tap Room at City Market, 222 E. Market St., Indianapolis Cost: Tickets, $45, includes tasting; designated driver tickets, $5. Info: brewbracket.com

OCTOBER

BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FARMERS’ MARKET APPLE TASTING What: Sample apples from a variety of area growers and select some to take home. Cosponsored by Slow Food Bloomington. When: Oct. 6, 9am–1pm Where: Showers Common, 401 N. Morton St., Bloomington. Cost: Free Info: bloomington.in.gov/farmersmarket

INDY WINE TRAIL CHILI COOKOFF What: Seven area wineries pour samples and offer chili. Get your passport stamped at each stop to receive an Indy Wine Trail wine glass. When: Oct. 13–14, noon–6pm Where: Seven wineries are on the Indy Wine Trail. Visit indywinetrail.com for locations. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door Info: indywinetrail.com

CHOCOLATE FEST What: Sample sweets from Indy chocolatiers and bakers, including chocolate-bar maker Endangered Species and specialty shop Best Chocolate in Town. Put on by Arts for Learning. When: Oct. 20, noon–4pm Where: Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis Info: yaindy.org