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A Message from the Office of Indiana Tourism Development: We are in this together.

Telling the Stories of Authentic Indiana

If you’re holding this issue of Travel Indiana magazine, it means that travel bans in Indiana have most likely been lifted, and that our travel and hospitality industry can begin to rebound. Once we get through this crisis, we urge you to support local businesses, restaurants, attractions, and destinations like never before.

We want to remind you that due to production timing of this issue, some of the events listed may have been cancelled or rescheduled. Please call and check websites before attending.

For this issue’s “Editor’s Letter” we are giving this space to the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, a group that works tirelessly to promote tourism throughout the state. We hope you find their words inspiring.

Stephanie Nicol, Editor

This is an unprecedented time in history.

There is confusion, sadness and uncertainty.

But know this, the Indiana Office of Tourism Development stands by all our Hoosiers. We are in this together.

We know there are significant implications for the travel and tourism industry. One in ten Americans is employed because of tourism dollars. In these challenging and uncertain times, our strength comes from how we work Lieutenant Governor together and navigate these issues collectively. Suzanne Crouch Our primary focus continues to be the wellbeing of our communities, destinations and attractions. We ask you to think about our travel and hospitality workers in this ever-changing situation. We encourage you to find creative ways to show your support by shopping local when appropriate.

Indiana Tourism is in regular communication with Governor Holcomb’s office and the Indiana State Department of Health. Both are closely Misty Weisensteiner monitoring and receiving real-time information.

While the situation is rapidly evolving, we want to support you and be a resource for you.

We want to thank our healthcare providers and caregivers. We also want to thank all of the first responders, public service workers, truck drivers, restaurant and delivery drivers, grocery store workers and ALL of you continuing to work in this challenging time. You are the heroes, and for that, we are deeply thankful.

When this health crisis subsides, we will be here for you and will do all that we can to support you in your efforts, so we keep Indiana as a destination on everyone’s list. The tourism and hospitality industry is resilient. We are in this together.

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Explore Freefall in Franklin.

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Adventure Travel: Fresh air and physical exercise: a boon for both heart and soul.

A bit of adventure provides an additional layer of benefits; most of all, a whole lot of fun. story by Elizabeth Granger

Squire Boone Caverns cave tour in Harrison County.

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stairs. And it’s at least a 45-pound toboggan.”

She adds, “They say ‘no waving, no pictures, no leaning.’ Good advice.”

But winter’s gone and adventure enthusiasts are looking toward warm-weather activities. Troyer says she’s intrigued by the Hell’s Point Challenge at Pokagon. “I have texted the girls to see who might be joining me in that 8-mile challenge.”

It’s a hiking route that links trails at Pokagon, typically taking three to four hours to complete. Hell’s Point is the highest point in the park; the top is reached by climbing 84 wooden steps. There are prizes for

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Bucket List Item: Toboggan run at Pokagon State Park.

“Done,” says Amy Troyer of Fishers as she zips through her cell phone photos. “I’d thought about it for years and years; I finally went.”

The popular refrigerated toboggan run, with 90,000 riders each season, was born in 1935 when the Civilian Conservation Corps built a wooden run for their own fun. It became refrigerated in 1971.

“It was fun,” says Troyer, who went with a couple girlfriends in January. “But it is not for everyone.

It is physically challenging. After you go down the hill, you have to carry that toboggan up the hill and up the

Hell’s Point Challenge at Pokagon State Park.

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The Wabash River offers lots of outdoor recreational opportunities.

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“Any tourist activity that includes physical activity, a cultural exchange, and connection with nature.”

The possibilities are endless. And because no article could possibly be all-inclusive, check your area for adventure opportunities.

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participants who photograph six specific points in the park and show their photos to the nature center staff.

To Troyer, hiking just about anywhere is at the top of her preferred adventure list. Not a leisurely stroll along a paved trail but one that throws a few challenges at her, especially if it involves an incline. It qualifies as adventure travel, loosely defined by the Adventure Travel Trade Association as “any tourist activity that includes physical activity, a cultural exchange, and connection with nature.” The possibilities are endless. And because no article could possibly

Outdoor Adventure Fest in Porter County.

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be all-inclusive, check your area for adventure opportunities.

The 3 Dunes Challenge in the Indiana Dunes State Park on Lake Michigan takes participants on a 1.5-mile hiking trail. “This hike is the toughest in the park with 552 vertical feet to climb, but with breathtaking views at the top of each dune,” says Michelle Senderhauf, communications director of Indiana Dunes Tourism in Porter. Firsttime visitors to the Dunes are often surprised how difficult it can be to just walk in the sand.

The state park and the adjoining Indiana Dunes National Park have multiple hiking trails that range from

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Explore Freefall in Franklin offers tandem skydiving, which is especially popular with beginners.

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Above: Patoka Lake is popular for its campground, marinas, trails, and on-the-water fun.

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easy to the not-at-all-easy Challenge.

Many trails welcome biking, too.

Fishing is popular; so is swimming.

The annual Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival in early October offers more than 70 events that showcase the region’s outdoor adventures. They include hiking, biking, paddling, geo-caching, photography, birding, and yoga.

An unusual Lake Michigan option is the WhoaZone water sports park, a summertime floating playground in Whiting. It’s a one-acre inflatable water challenge course with slides, tunnels, towers, bridges and jumping platforms for children at least seven and adults who can swim. In other

words, a floating ninja course. How to get there? Swim out. Life jackets are required. Visitors can experience even more water adventures by renting paddleboards, kayaks, paddleboats, and waverunners at East Chicago Marina. Feeling adventurous? Experience the thrill of flying up to 30 feet over Lake Michigan on a fly board or jet pack.

In Hammond, Wolf Lake provides the calm waters that are perfect for windsurfing. This 804acre lake was recognized by the New York Times as among the best in the country for windsurfing because of its 400 acres of shallow inland water.

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rivers and lakes, natural as well as manmade – are popular for canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, paddle boating and pedal boating. Options include Cave Country Canoes on the Blue River in southeastern Indiana, White River Canoe Company in Noblesville, Whitewater Canoe Rental in Brookville, and Fort Wayne Outfitters.

Fort Wayne’s brand-new Promenade

Santa’s Stables in Santa Claus. PHOTO: Spencer County Visitors Bureau

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Park, along Riverfront Fort Wayne, offers kayaking and paddle boarding as well as a treetop canopy trail with a slide into a playground.

Weekend whitewater rafting on the East Race Waterway in downtown South Bend has been popular for more than 30 years. Far calmer are the options at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis; it has pedal boats and kayaks on the canal.

At Patoka Lake, near French Lick, adventure-seekers will find plenty of fishing, boating, and hiking. Boat rentals are available, as are floating cabins–the only accommodations of its kind in the state.

Indiana Caverns near Corydon offers underground kayaking as well as “strenuous” cave tours which require climbing a rope ladder. A zip coaster called the Bat Chaser has a free-fall drop option outdoors. Riders start 50 feet above a sinkhole plain, attached to a steel rail by a harness/ seat, and soar past the tree tops to the end.It is curved steel like a coaster but suspended by harness like a zipline.

Other possibilities on the Indiana Cave Trail include easier walking tours as well as boat tours and gemstone mining.

Above ground experiences include skydiving in Franklin, Frankfort, Logansport and Michigan City.

In Franklin, you’ll find Explore Freefall, a branch of Jerry’s Skydiving Circus which has been in business 40 years. Alan Trisler, videographer and “Accelerated Freefall” instructor at Explore Freefall, says skydiving is for every range of personality. “It’s certainly a ‘type A’ activity, but we get all types of people,” Alan says. “Some come

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Fly in a sailplane at Soar Indy in Alexandria. PHOTO: Soar Indy

The East Race Waterway in South Bend is the first artificial white water course in North America.

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For more “in the air” adventure, check out Soar Indy at the Alexandria Gliderport where they fly sailplanes – that is, gliders.

It’s the largest soaring operation in Indiana, and their “Discovery Flights” provide an opportunity for novices to experience what it’s like to fly in a sailplane. for the thrill. Some want to conquer their fear of heights. Some just want to mark it off their bucket list.” One of their most popular offerings is the tandem skydive, meaning guests jump with an instructor. Minimum age is 18, but Alan says they’ve had guests as old as 80.

For more “in the air” adventure, check out Soar Indy at the Alexandria Gliderport where they

fly sailplanes – that is, gliders. It’s the largest soaring operation in Indiana, and their “Discovery Flights” provide an opportunity for novices to experience what it’s like to fly in a sailplane.

Indoor ziplining is at Zip City in Indianapolis. Outdoors, Indiana Zipline Tours in Crawfordsville has a treetop canopy tour with eight

ziplines, including the state’s longest, a swinging bridge and a suspended platform that hangs from the trees.

Additional ziplining sites include Squire Boone Caverns Zipline Adventures in Mauckport, eXplore Brown County in Nashville, Zip Timber Lake in Huntington, and Dagaz Acres Zipline Adventures in Rising Sun. Most offer additional

Squire Boone Caverns offers walking tours into the caverns, along with a working pioneer village, historic grist mill, and more. PHOTO: Squire Boone Caverns

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options which can include wall climbing or camping. While you’re at Squire Boone, be sure and leave time to tour their caverns, which include a living cave with rushing streams that carry more than a million gallons of water, and rarely seen underground waterfalls. In fact, you’ll find the largest rimstone dams accessible to the public in the United States right here.

Aerial obstacle courses are at Edge Adventures at Strawtown Koteewi Park in Noblesville and Rum Village Park in South Bend. Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis has Go Ape Adventures. Many sites also offer wall climbing.

Youngsters, as well as others who aren’t sure about ziplining, can have a good experience at the Soaring Eagle Zip Line at Pioneer Park in Mooresville because they can ride

At Soaring Eagle Zipline in Mooresville, you can ride side-by-side through a canopy of trees.

PHOTO: Visit Morgan County

Family Outdoor Fun Families can enjoy parks, splashpads, beaches, lakes, trails, and more in Kosciusko County. Our county is family-friendly and leash-friendly Try our ice cream trail, an outdoor movie or family concert, or a kayak float together. Catch the Adventure!

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with a buddy. Two can sit side-by-side, strapped into a molded plastic seat.

The zip line also goes backward and forward.

Youngsters thrive at the Monon Center in Carmel, too. So do adults, with a fitness center, skatepark, track, gym, indoor pool, and outdoor waterpark.

Fort Knox Paintball is in Winamac and has 14 themed maps that attract players from all over the country. This northwest Indiana paintball theme park is striving to be one of the top attractions in the nation.

Speedway Indoor Karting offers go karts on three racing tracks with several sizes and kinds of karts.

Owners Sarah Fisher and her husband started their racing careers in go karts.

ATVs are big at Wilstem Wildlife Park in Paoli, where visitors are also

The Wabash Fitness Court provides a challenging workout along the Wabash River Trail.

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wowed by its resident elephants and grizzly bears. Their side-byside ATV tours take participants on a one-hour adventure, led by a guide. Also popular is their 5,000foot, nine-line zipline canopy tour.

Horseback riding is available at Wilstem as well as at Crown Haven Center in Kokomo, Santa’s Stables in Santa Claus, and French Lick Resort.

Spectators will get their hearts racing just by watching the ATVMX Nationals on May 23 and for the annual Ironman Raceway Nationals on Aug. 29, which is Round 12 and the season finale of the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.

Crawfordsville’s Ironman Raceway is one of the premiere motocross racing facilities on the

national circuit, and host rounds of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, the Grand National Cross Country Series, and the ATVMX National Championship.

Amusement parks are big on exhilarating options. Award-winning Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus – the world’s first theme park, even before Disneyland – adds something new each year. The Cheetah Chase, the world’s first launched water coaster, debuts this year. Ultra-popular favorites are roller coasters that include the Thunderbird, Legend, Raven and Voyage, and waterpark options that include the Wildebeest, Zinga, Watubee and ZOOMbabwe.

Kid-friendly options are numerous.

One of the more unique physical challenges is the Wabash

Nationally and internationally known artisans, the Hinshaw family has been creating beautiful jewelry and decorator pieces since 1961. Unique jewelry designed and created by silversmith, Merrill Hinshaw.

Named by Lapidary Journal as one of the top ten stone polishers in the nation, the Hinshaws cut and polish stones by hand to create a work of art.

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Fitness Court, a state-of-the-art outdoor public fitness court – think playground for adults – located along the Wabash River Trail. A total body workout is displayed and can be completed in seven

minutes. A Fitness Court app can be downloaded for additional workouts.

No matter your skill level, there are plenty of Indiana adventures waiting for you. Just get out there and explore.

for more information: Pokagon State Park www.visitsteubencounty.com

Edge Adventures www.edgeadventureparks.com

Explore Freefall www.explorefreefall.com

Indiana Zipline Tours www.indianaziplinetours.com

Soar Indy www.soarindy.org

Soaring Eagle Zipline www.visitmorgancountyin.com

East Chicago Marina www.southshorecva.com

ATVMX Nationals www.atvmotocross.com

Patoka Lake www.patokalakeindiana.com

Monon Center Carmel www.carmelclayparks.com

Promenade Park www.riverfrontfw.org

Wabash Fitness Court www.visitwabashcounty.com

WhoaZone https://whoazonewhihala.com/

White River State Park www.whiteriverstatepark.org

Wolf Lake www.southshorecva.com

Wilstem Wildlife Park www.wilstem.com

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Have you ever wanted to glide through the sky on a sailplane? Open April through October, Soar Indy in Alexandria is the largest soaring operation in Indiana, and offers introductory flights for those wanting to give it a try. Also called gliders, sailplanes are an “unpowered” aircraft that use naturally occurring currents of rising air in the atmosphere to gain altitude. Usually, an airplane tows the glider aloft, then the pilot releases the towline and begins to glide.

Not sure you want an airborne adventure? There’s plenty of thrillseeking options to do on the ground.

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Anderson, you’ll find 12 exciting themed paintball fields. Specializing in first-time paintballer experiences, they provide rental equipment and open play opportunities. Or, head over to Sanders Memorial Disc Golf Course in Anderson, Todd C. Woodward Memorial Park Disc Golf Course in Lapel, Elwood Disc Golf Course in Elwood, or Falls Park Disc Golf Course in Pendleton, and try your hand at disc golf. This game played much like golf, but instead of a ball and clubs players use a flying disc.

Madison County is home to Mounds State Park, which provides plenty of trails for hiking. Or if you want

to challenge yourself on one of the best mountain biking courses in the country, check out Rangeline Nature Preserve featuring wooded trails and rugged terrain. The White River also runs through Madison County, making it a prime area for canoeing and kayaking.

For those seeking thrills as a spectator, be sure and check out the Anderson Speedway, a quartermile, high-banked paved short track where many great street stock drivers have made a name for themselves.

Their biggest race of the year, the Little 500, takes place May 23.

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Potawatomi Wildlife Park, a quiet 317 acre preserve along the Tippecanoe River, includes the site of a rare post-removal Potawatomi village that existed until the early 1850s. There’s an 1834 cabin, Interpretive Center, and five miles of hiking trails through woodlands and prairie. You may spot turkey, waterfowl and deer along the way, as well as a wide variety of birds.

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Turkey Run’s Five-Mile Challenge.

Tall sand dunes, large hills, tight areas, and fast flowing riverbeds.

If those features sound appealing, you may want to tackle the hiking challenges available at five Indiana state parks. Each tests hikers with

some of the most demanding terrain Indiana’s state parks have. Your rewards will be spectacular views, a sense of accomplishment, and a sticker from each challenge you complete.

Turkey Run State Park’s Five Mile Challenge encompasses much of what makes the park one

of Indiana’s most visited. The test begins at the Turkey Run Nature Center and crosses the suspension bridge into Rocky Hollow. The trail then goes through Falls Canyon Nature Preserve, the Camel’s Back, the Punch Bowl, a coal mine, and the Lusk Home, as well as some woodlands, before looping back. traveliN Spring 2020

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“The upper woodlands have some big, beautiful trees, so don’t overlook that area,” said Aaron Douglass, interpretive naturalist at Turkey Run and Shades state parks.

Heading off the challenge trail at Rocky Hollow and exploring is an option, but will turn the five miles into six. The extra mileage could be worth it, as it goes through one of the most beautiful areas in the park, Douglass said.

For a similar experience to Turkey Run’s, with fewer crowds, try the Six Ravine Challenge at Shades.

The trail is harder to follow because of the way all trails at the park were made. Turkey Run’s trails are more direct, while the Shades trails follow the contour of the land. The result is more of a zig-zag at Shades, Douglass said.

The trail follows the landscape into Shawnee Canyon, one of Douglass’ favorite locations at the two parks. Waterfalls can also be seen on the trail, which begins at the Hickory Shelter, which provides the only bathrooms along the journey.

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By the numbers, 488 people completed Turkey Run’s Five Mile Challenge, while 152 have completed the Six Ravine Challenge in 2019. Stickers for both challenges can be obtained at the Turkey Run Nature Center.

To see faster moving water, try Clifty Falls State Park’s Four Falls Challenge. The trail leads walkers through the park’s most notable waterfalls along a four-mile stretch with rugged hills and valleys. Pick up a map at the Clifty Falls Nature Center or the front lobby of Clifty Inn, where you can also get a list of waystations that you need to photograph to earn your completion sticker.

Traveling along the challenge route also allows you to see some history. Part of the old railroad path that was meant to carry goods up and down the steep hillside out of Madison is visible along the trail, including a 600-foot long tunnel that can be entered from May 1 to Oct. 31.

Park interpretive naturalist Kayla Leach said spring is the best time to do the challenge because that’s usually when the falls have the most water, but it’s a great hike any time of the year.

The challenge starts on Trail 4 and moves to Trail 5. Hikers will then need to move from Trail 5 to Trail 7 by car to complete the challenge. Plans to connect Trail 5 to Trail 6 and eliminate the need for a car ride are in the works.

The Three Dune Challenge at Indiana Dunes State Park is the

shortest challenge trail, 1.5 miles, but it’s also one of the most intense. The trail climbs the three tallest dunes on Indiana’s Lake Michigan shore, 552 vertical feet in all, two of them in sand and one using stairs. There’s only one level area on the trail, a quarter mile through the campground on the way back to the Nature Center.

The scenery is worth the exertion.

“Once you catch your breath, there are beautiful views capturing different directions of the Lake Michigan landscape,” interpretive naturalist Marie Laudeman said.

The Chicago skyline can be seen from the top of one dune on clear days, and on top of another Indiana Dunes Nature Preserve is viewable to Michigan City.

Pokagon’s Hell’s Point Challenge is an eightmile journey through the park.

Stickers are available from the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center in Chesterton after you have completed the trail. Challenge T-shirts and sweatshirts are available for purchase.

“Stickers provide people a lot of inspiration that they did it,” Laudeman said.

Pokagon State Park’s Hell’s Point Challenge also includes climbing. A visit to Hell’s Point, the park’s highest spot,

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which includes 84 stairs, is one of the focal points of an eight-mile journey that connects many of the park’s trails. Six different areas need to be photographed to get the completion sticker and a water bottle. Route maps can be picked up at the nature center.

The trail travels through many of the park’s features, including wetlands, deciduous forests, a prairie area, and the Potawatomi Nature Preserve boardwalk. Hikers can also see Civilian Conservation Corps structures and a spring shelter that houses an underground aquifer you can drink from.

“It’s a great overview of all we have to offer,” interpretive naturalist Nicky Ball said.

Which one of the five challenge trails is the hardest? You’ll have to hike them all to decide for yourself.

The Devil’s Punch Bowl is one of several interesting sites along the Five-Mile Challenge at Turkey Run.

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Golf cart craze hits the Hoosier state Imagine waking up on a sunny Saturday morning where the only thing on your agenda is exploring the shops and restaurants in a charming Indiana town. You step outside and take a deep breath of fresh air, but instead of walking eight blocks from your bed and breakfast to the town’s main street, you fire up a golf cart and get there in a fraction of the time.

Move over Uber—golf carts are quickly becoming the transportation method of choice in many of Indiana’s small towns. Since Indiana’s golf cart law makes it easy for each individual city and town to determine its own ordinance, many towns are allowing visitors and residents to use golf carts to get them from place to place and save their feet (or ankles or knees) from the wear and tear of walking.

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deal in town.” The full-service marina owns six four-seat golf carts, which stay busy on a consistent basis during their peak season of April 15 to October 15.

“As long as the weather permits, we can even rent one in December if someone wants one,” he says, adding that the vehicles have roofs so they protect riders from wet weather.

In accordance with Indiana law, golf cart drivers need to be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver’s license. At Rivercrest, though, they must be at least 21 to rent a cart and have proof of insurance. Rental fees are $50 daily Monday through Thursday and $70 Friday through Sunday.

Baker says the typical age group that rents carts in Madison is mid-30s and older.

“They’re mainly using them to go downtown to the wineries and to go

Kenny and Paula Honeycutt give tours of historic Madison on 6- and 8-passenger golf carts.

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The golf carts have become so popular in Madison that four years ago the Madison Riverfront Development Committee, which Jim Pruett heads up, launched their first annual “Golf Cart/UTV Poker Run.” While the concept is in line with traditional poker runs—an organized event in which

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participants must visit five to seven checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one hoping to have the best poker hand at the end of the run— this one involves golf carts/UTVs and takes place mostly on Madison’s beautiful riverfront. “If you’re looking for an absolutely FUN event, this is the place to do it,” says JD Webster, a member of the committee. “The first year, we had around 50 golf carts and 100 participants. Last year we had 250-plus carts and 500 participants.”

The run takes players to seven different restaurants/bars, and the grand prize is an EZGO Express S4 golf cart, valued at $10,500. Visitors are encouraged to come; in fact, golf cart rentals are available all the way up to the day of the event.

Two-seaters rent for just $40. For information, call JD Webster at 513213-5051.

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shopping,” he explains. “You can’t drive or park on Main Street, but you can go on all the side streets, and you can cross Main Street.”

Popular Madison Realtor Jim Pruett, along with his wife Leah, embrace the town’s golf cart lifestyle. “Anyone who’s been to Madison knows it’s a special place,” Jim says. “We live in the historic district and enjoy showing it off to out-of-town visitors. And the best way to do that is via golf cart—people love it.”

Towns like Madison are perfect for traveling by golf cart, because the entire town—133 blocks to be exact— is on the National Historic Registry.

That’s a lot of ground to cover by foot!

Several of the homes throughout the town, like the Lanier Mansion, the Francis Costigan House, and the Shrewsbury-Windle House are open for tours and draw history and architecture buffs alike.

On Thursdays, weather permitting, residents and visitors “cruise in” for specials in downtown Madison.

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during festival season, which helps them to avoid walking long distances from their bed and breakfasts to the festival location, says Shorty Baker.

Three popular Madison festivals that draw crowds from all over the country are the Madison Ribberfest BBQ and Blues, the Chautauqua Festival of Art, and the Madison Regatta on the beautiful Ohio River.

In addition to saving your feet, another benefit of using a golf cart is the money saving aspect.

“You can drive around for two weeks on one tank,” Baker notes.

“They’re great on gas.”

And some golf carts even run on electric power, which saves the environment.

Kaylee Hahn of the White County Tourism Authority says that festival time in her county is also golf cart time.

“If someone were to rent a golf cart, I would recommend doing so during festival periods so they can take advantage of cruising down streets during a popular time,” she explains.

“Within ‘golf cart distance’ to many White County amenities are multiple resorts, campgrounds, and restaurants which allow cart parking,” Hahn explains, adding that a local company, GT Carts in Monticello, rents carts to visitors. “Lighthouse Lodge Bed & Breakfast has one golf cart that visitors can use, but they encourage guests to bring their own.

Alexander’s Landing is a resort with limited parking but do see many tourists using golf carts in/ around the area.

All campgrounds welcome golf carts.”

In Cicero, where GT Carts has a second location, golf carts are more than welcome in the city limits.

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Leah Pruett enjoys showing off Madison to out-of-town visitors on her customized golf cart. PHOTO: Jim Pruett Group Real Estate

restaurants to visit. Some restaurants, such as the Boathouse Kitchen and Swan Dive and Wolfie’s Northern Woods Grill, offer waterfront dining at the picturesque Morse Reservoir.

“Some places even have golf cart parking,” Russell says.

If renting a golf cart at your next destination appeals to you, be sure to call ahead to ask about the town’s golf cart ordinance and about options for rentals. Once you rent a cart, be certain you understand exactly where you can and cannot drive and park, as some cities allow carts on their main streets and others don’t. Above all, have fun and travel safely!

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Explore Richmond and Wayne County’s Cultural and Culinary Trails a dozen antique shops and malls within a two-block area. People are encouraged to make Antique Alley an overnight destination because just one day isn’t enough time to traverse this vintage trail.

Wine and beer aficionados can select their preferred craft beverage, and their own path, while navigating the Heartland Wine & Ale Trail.

With nine stops, the trail is a flavorful experience with many of the wineries and breweries using local ingredients to craft their beverage. Cheers!

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“Chocolate Getaway” packages are also available. While you are enjoying this sweet adventure, you’ll want to include the Murals Trail with more than 80 towering illustrations to be found throughout the county.

Indiana’s Antique Alley is a hotbed of vintage finds with more than 11,000 antique dealers, and is one of the most diverse antique shopping destinations found in the Midwest. Historic Cambridge City brings on the charm and is deemed the “hub” of Antique Alley with

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The free Chocolate Trail is available year-round, and begins at the Old National Road Welcome Center, just off I-70, where you’ll pick up your official chocolate passport.

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Prepare for your summer gardening projects with Garden Fair at Minnetrista!

Are you looking for ways to strengthen your summer gardening projects? Well, search no further, because Garden Fair at Minnetrista in Muncie has plenty of tools to start the growing season off right.

On June 6 from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and June 7 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., you can explore an assortment of beautiful plants, landscaping tools, and crafts. Meet vendors, get tips from horticulture experts, and spend time with friends and family at this unique community event.

Farmers Market at Minnetrista will also be open on June 6 from 8 a.m. to noon. Connect with vendors to discover fresh produce, plants, and more. Don’t forget to stop in at The Orchard Shop at Minnetrista for great finds and local shopping.

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Minnetrista has always been a gathering place. From Native Americans to settlers to families, past and present, this is a place of community--for socializing, learning, reflection, entertainment and recreation. Minnetrista is a hospitable place where families and groups can experience the rich heritage of the region by connecting with people, places and events through authentic activities and exhibits.

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On Friday and Saturday evenings, there is live music in the main dining room. It is a place for the whole family - casual dining inside and seasonal patio seating outside.

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‘Real food from real people,’ says the chef – who just happens to be a Tom Hanks look-alike. Watch for that smile.

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Ian Harrison: Carnegie’s in Greenfield

His cookbooks line the shelves of his Greenfield restaurant in the former Carnegie library.

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“My mother had all these Time-Life cookbooks that took you all over the world. As a kid I would leaf through those; it’s like traveling in your mind. Food is a great conduit for history and for culture. It’s much more than food; it brings people together.”

Ian Harrison insists he always wanted to be a chef. Always.

Even though, as a kid, he wasn’t all that keen about eating.

But this finicky eater loved looking at cookbooks. “My mother had all these Time-Life cookbooks that took you all over the world,” he says. “As a kid I would leaf through those; it’s like traveling in your mind.

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his attention. “I think that’s how she got me to eat vegetables,” he says.

Soon he was cooking with that wok. When he was a senior in high school, he went to work as a stage at Fletcher’s American Grille & Café in Indianapolis. For free, “to learn about the business to see if I liked it or not.” It was a practice more common in Europe than in the United States.

Schooling at IUPUI followed, in restaurant and hospitality management. He knew by then that he definitely wanted to be in the restaurant business. That took him to Benvenuti in Indianapolis where, “after much badgering, they hired me.” In all, he was there about 10 years.

While there, Harrison took a sabbatical and went to Florence, Italy, where he worked in what he called one of the best restaurants in the country. He studied under two French pastry chefs; his primary job was to create closers, those small pastries that diners would get at the end of the meal. “I’d make hundreds

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Harrison took a sabbatical and went to Florence, Italy, where he worked in what he called one of the best restaurants in the country. He studied under two French pastry chefs; his primary job was to create closers, those small pastries that diners would get at the end of the meal.

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“We were farm to table before people even said ‘farm to table.’ He’s an agrarian at heart.”

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Vegetables and herbs from Harrison’s gardens, eggs from his chickens. “We were farm to table before people even said ‘farm to table,’” says Jody Thomson, that girlfriend who spied that “for sale” sign. “He’s an agrarian at heart.”

There’s an outdoor brick oven, where the restaurant’s breads are baked every day. Brigette Jones with Hancock County Tourism says, “He tortures me with the delicious smells that waft across the street.”

The dining room is downstairs; there’s a banquet facility upstairs in what was the main library area.

There’s also outdoor dining in both front and back.

People come for Harrison’s cream of roasted red bell peppers soup, beef tenderloin medallions, and crème brulee.

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and hundreds of these,” he says.

But he also rotated through all the stations to learn the entire business, and he traveled where he “tried to eat a lot of Italian specialties.”

He returned to Benvenuti, ultimately working as its executive chef.

But, he says, almost every chef’s dream is to have their own restaurant. In January 1999 he opened Carnegie’s in Greenfield.

His girlfriend had seen a little handwritten sign on a building in downtown Greenfield. She said it would be the perfect place for him.

“I wanted something historic and something grand,” Harrison says.

“You don’t get the opportunity to buy a Carnegie library very often.”

And at the Carnegie, diners find “real food from real people.”

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“Crème brulee is a pretty common dessert,” Harrison says, “but we’ve had people come from all over the world and say that it’s the best ever. We’ve had people cry when we’ve run out. Literally cry.”

It’s still being served, even after a waitress’s hair caught fire one night. “I paid for a new haircut,” Harrison admits.

But truth be told, there may be more than just a few who return to see the chef, who’s a Tom Hanks look-alike. Watch for the smile.

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To play up the theme suggested by the B&B’s name, the innkeepers have created a flower “bed” to welcome guests.

Left: A winding stairway leads to the entrance of Thyme for Bed.

Dome home an unusual setting for warm, welcoming bed-and-breakfast It started 39 years ago when newlyweds Crystal and Bill Britzman honeymooned at a bed and breakfast in Galena, Illinois.

It was love at first stay. And they thought, “We could so do this.”

Fast forward more than 35 years and the Britzmans find themselves welcoming guests to their B&B in Lowell, in northwest Indiana. A most unusual B&B, perhaps even the only one like it in the country. Their Thyme for Bed B&B is in a monolithic dome.

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buildings.” And when he discovered the dome about 10 years ago, he surprised his wife with a weekend visit.

It had been built in the late 1990s as a B&B. About five years ago the original owners decided to sell. They hosted an online contest; entrants were to explain why they would be good B&B owners. Bill crafted a letter. But there weren’t enough contestants, so the owners closed the contest. Didn’t matter. The Britzmans went ahead with purchasing the B&B – Crystal calls it a leap of faith – and

they moved from northeast Illinois to 10 acres just outside of Lowell where they’re surrounded by farmland.

They opened Thyme for Bed as their B&B in time for Valentine’s Day in February 2017.

To prepare for their move, they visited the Monolithic Dome Institute in Italy, Texas, to learn about the unusual construction. The buildings started as potato structures, and then someone said he wanted to live in one and the idea of making dome homes was born. They’re scattered throughout the country;

homes in Georgia and Tennessee even offer rooms through Airbnb.

The structures are disaster-resistant, energy-efficient and cost-effective.

“We took a week-long workshop and we participated in building a dome because we wanted to know more about the structure, in case we decide to build another one on the property,” Crystal says.

Thyme for Bed is one large dome with the Britzmans’ living quarters and three guest rooms, each with a full private bath. The largest room, with a king-sized bed, is on the main level; two rooms with queen-sized beds are on the second floor. Each room is named. The largest is the In Your Dreams room; the others are the Pheasant Room and the Victoria Room. There’s a balcony off the second floor as well as a garden patio.

“People are in awe when they come inside,” Crystal says. “It’s spacious like a normal home, but it doesn’t look like it on the outside.”

She says it’s very quiet inside.

“The building has a calming effect.”

Crystal likes to cook. “I always make scones for breakfast,” she says. “That’s a given.”

The favorites are orange scones.

“Even people who don’t like orange have really liked the orange scones,” she says. Cinnamon scones are also popular.

And she makes her own yogurt, often topped with fresh fruit.

Egg frittatas are popular, as is her cream cheese French toast casserole with blueberries. “In the fall people love my cream cheese pumpkin French toast casserole. It is a winner.”

There’s always some kind of meat – typically bacon or sausage.

Innkeeper Crystal Britzman loves to set a welcoming table for breakfast. She even scours websites for unusual ways to fold napkins.

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The Britzmans encourage guests to sit and visit at breakfast, especially on the weekends. “We spend time with our guests,” Crystal says. “We think it’s important for our guests to feel comfortable and at home, and that they make new friends.”

She adds, “We appreciate and respect the business. We just love doing this.”

Above: The Pheasant Room is one of three guest rooms at Thyme for Bed. Its outdoorsy, rustic character is highlighted by the wood canopy queen bed.

Bottom: Crystal and Bill Britzman have loved B&Bs since their first stay during their honeymoon.

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CARMICHAEL A Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Carmel’s City Center

Checking in at the Hotel Carmichael in downtown Carmel is like stepping into a new, yet timeless world of luxury, entertainment and fine dining. You will be in the heart of Carmel’s vibrant City Center, right next door to the magnificent Palladium concert hall that anchors the Center for the Performing Arts.

Located on the Monon Greenway, Hotel Carmichael is an architectural masterpiece designed to inspire a journey through history with all the modern-day amenities a traveler desires, elegantly mixed in with classic style points. The Classical décor features a chandelier in every guest room, executive accommodations and a Penthouse Suite that offers a luxurious experience like none other.

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ABOVE: The hotel’s ballroom features the same opulence as the rest of the boutique property.

RIGHT: The Carmichael Hotel is an architectural masterpiece in the heart of Carmel’s vibrant city center.

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in a show at the Palladium or corporate visitors in town to do business,” said Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, whose vision of Carmel’s new downtown has been coming together for two decades. “Our new boutique hotel is an important part of our plan to bring more excitement and more visitors into this area, which already offers a vibrant lifestyle for residents.”

Hotel Carmichael, part of the Autograph Collection by Marriott, rises six stories over City Center on

the Monon Greenway and features 122 guest rooms and suites, a fullservice restaurant, private dining, outside dining, the Feinstein Cabaret, ballroom, 5,000 square-feet of meeting space, business center and a fitness center.

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approachable French faire. You can also enjoy live music in an oldfashioned “supper club” setting at Feinstein’s Cabaret, a venue built in partnership with legendary entertainer Michael Feinstein. The Cabaret features live music and entertainment, an elevated menu and upscale bar program.

Take a step just outside the main lobby doors and you are in the heart of Carmel City Center, home to an eclectic mix of boutique shops, fine dining establishments like divvy and Eggshell Bistro, cold craft beer creations at Books & Brews and Matt the Miller and one of the most famous dessert shops in America, The Cake Bake Shop, home of two

of Oprah’s “Favorite Things” (2019), Blueberry Crumb Cake and Maple Walnut Crumb Cake.

Just across the Monon Greenway, you are steps away from live, professional entertainment in the concert hall of the Palladium and the stages inside the Studio and Tarkington theaters, where you can catch performances by Actors Theatre of Indiana, Civic Theatre, the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Gregory Hancock Dance Theater, Indiana Wind Symphony and Central Indiana Dance Ensemble. You can also plan a visit to the American Songbook Museum, located inside the Palladium, which is home to a rotating exhibit and thousands of artifacts from the golden days of that musical genre.

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few blocks will take you to Midtown Plaza, one of Carmel’s most unique attractions – an urban, recreational pocket park that features adult swings, outdoor ping pong and pool tables, a fire pit for cool nights and a giant, big-screen TV for movies, sports and entertainment. All of this is surrounded

by Sun King Distillery, Fork + Ale House Kitchen & Brewery, Penn and Beech Candle Company and more surprises opening every day.

Just a few more steps to the north and you are in the Carmel Arts & Design District, home to dozens of shops, art galleries and a world of flavors from restaurants that include Anthony’s Chophouse, Donatello’s Italian Restaurant, Woody’s Library Restaurant, Little Cairo, Pad Thai and many more. Make your trip even more memorable with a visit to the All Things Carmel store, stocked full of locally sourced gift items you can take home to remember your time in Carmel.

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For independent travelers who know a good thing when they see and hear it; Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection is Carmel's immersive boutique hotel offering live and often original, singular experiences that encourage guests to be fully present and appreciate the moment.

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For those who are attracted to the pounding of hooves and thrill of the chase, but think horse racing is for the elite crowds, there is a surprisingly affordable way to get in on the action. It’s called fractional horse ownership. You join a group of like-minded enthusiasts and invest in the sport without having to take full responsibility for the wins and losses.

The initial investment can be as low as one payment of $250. Plus, some investors are finding new friends or strengthening old friendships along the way.

Fractional partnerships are set up according to what the members want, and can vary. Some of them only enter horses in competition in Indiana and others venture farther.

The percentages of ownership may be different; the number of horses that are owned varies, and how the agreements are ended can be individualized. Depending on the agreement, a partnership may end when a horse is claimed or purchased.

On the flipside, after the sale, the partners may decide to continue on and go out looking for another horse to purchase.

Tim Glyshaw is a trainer who works with horses across the country and has roots in Indiana, including a degree from Indiana University.

Glyshaw’s clientele includes a few fractional horse partnerships.

“The great thing is, fractional ownership gives everyday people, not just ultra-rich people, a chance to participate in horse racing,” Glyshaw said. “If you only own a percentage of the horse, it obviously cuts down on your expenses. In Indiana, our racing season goes from mid-April through mid-November.”

One Indiana fractional ownership group success story was a horse named Bucchero, owned by a group

AJ Pacer was the first Thoroughbred offered by Indiana Grand’s fractional ownership group, appropriately named after famous Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. Foyt plus the Indiana Pacers.

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called Ironhorse Racing Stables, LLC. Their name came from the nickname for baseball great Lou Gehrig, who was known as the “Iron Horse.”

After a highly successful campaign, earning close to one million dollars, Bucchero was retired in 2018 as the

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“The investors in Ironhorse are from all over, from Nebraska, Wyoming, California, New York.

They’re all in contact with each other, and get emails about when the horses compete, even if they don’t all go to every race. If they weren’t friends before, they can become friends.”

Fractional ownership allows the everyday horse racing fan to experience racehorse ownership at any level, including at Indiana’s two pari-mutuel racetracks, Harrah’s Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand.

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“The investors in Ironhorse are from all over, from Nebraska, Wyoming, California, New York…,” Glyshaw said. “They’re all in contact with each other, and get emails about when the horses compete, even if they don’t all go to every race. If they weren’t friends before, they can become friends. Another of the groups is simply a partnership of ten friends who each owns ten percent.”

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any of the three breeds of racehorses in Indiana—Thoroughbred, Quarter Horses and Standardbreds, according to Megan Arszman, marketing and communications director for the Indiana Horse Racing Commission.

“Success can be found with the horse winning a single race, or even one of the most well-known races, like the Kentucky Derby,” she said.

“Smarty Jones was probably one of the most famous horses owned by a

fractional partnership,” Arszman said.

“He was owned by a large group of high school buddies. They arrived at races in an old school bus. He won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes in 2004.”

Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Indiana’s harness racing pari-mutuel track, just announced the return of their fractional ownership group for 2020. The group is called First Turn Stable, and the horse will race at the Anderson track exclusively, allowing for owners to experience the thrill of owning a racehorse and seeing their horse often. Arszman said people still tend to think of horse owners as being business people, millionaires, and entrepreneurs, but fractional ownership turns that idea on its head, and all are welcome.

“Fractional ownership is considered the future of horse racing because it allows the every day person to get involved,” she said. “It’s getting to be more popular and a little bit more mainstream. There are a number of groups racing in Indiana always looking for more investors.”

If the idea of owning a racehorse intrigues you, reach out to the Indiana Horse Racing Commission: 317-232-2897 or go to www.in.gov/hrc/

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If you think about the history of wine making in the United States, you may be surprised to learn that the first commercial wine making operation was not in California, but right here in Switzerland County, Indiana.

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viticulture and working the family vineyards in Switzerland. When he arrived in America, he visited private vineyards, including Thomas Jefferson’s at Monticello, to study grape types, soil, and climate. He produced his first wine by 1807, and sold in frontier cities including Cincinnati, Louisville, and St. Louis.

In the end, the wine business was eclipsed by hay, which was in high demand and easy to load onto riverboats passing through Vevay on their way down the Ohio River.

Today, the Musee de Venoge stands as a testament to southern

Indiana’s once thriving grape culture.

The farmhouse dates to about 1805 and is a rare example of French colonial architecture. The home is open for events and by appointment. www.venoge.org And that wine history? The annual Swiss Wine Festival, on the last weekend in August this year, is the largest event in the county and Indiana’s fourth top festival, paying homage to John James Dufour.

The festival features a parade, live entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, great food, a grape stomp, and of course—a wine tasting pavilion. www.swisswinefestival.org Vevay’s Ridge Winery, on the Indiana Wine Trail, commemorates that history with its Swiss Heritage red wine. The winery has won several awards; in fact, their Country White Wine earned Best of Class Double Gold Medal at 2019 Indy International Wine Competition, along with two Silver Medals. Their tasting room looks out over the Ohio River, and visitors can enjoy a glass of wine while they watch the tugs and barges make their way along the river. www.theridgewinery.com The Ohio River is always a draw for visitors wanting to take advantage of boating, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish, gar and more.

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Vevay Antique Mall, Cardinal Quilts and Fabrics, Ladies Bazaar carrying quaint accessories, Kooky Kokonut (health food and smoothies), and RV’rTown Retail where you can pick up Vevay and Switzerland County souvenirs, unique river related items, and unique grape related items. The Community Art Center offers unique handmade gifts from area artisans. After shopping, enjoy the famous breadsticks at Roxano’s Pizza, stop by Patron’s Mexican Bar & Grill, Ferry Street Fudo Japanese Bistro & Sushi or AJ’s Restaurant featuring home cooking with a small town flare. Don’t forget to ask for famous ‘waitress with an attitude’ Wendy at AJ’s!

More county history can be found in Patriot, 16 miles upriver from Vevay. It’s the only incorporated town in the United States named Patriot. Because of its name, it was one of the first places to receive a section of the Twin Towers after 9/11. It’s at Patriot’s Memorial Park, which holds an annual 9/11 candlelight walk each year. On the 4th of July, the big event begins with a parade which includes a community pitch-in after the parade for everyone, including visitors Another big draw for the area is Belterra Casino, located just seven miles out of Vevay and offers not only gambling, but also fine dining, a spa, a world-class golf course, and shopping. They have a line-up of live performances that include Tony Orlando, Boz Scaggs, Rodney Carrington, and more. www. belterracasino.com

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barns, and even the Courthouse until they could be taken to safety farther North.

19th century homes, privately owned, line Market Street in Vevay.

The Schenck Mansion Bedand-Breakfast and the Pleasants Rose Mansion Inn share their histories with overnight guests.

The Swiss Inn, Indiana’s Oldest operating inn, will also offer guests a stay in the heart of Vevay.

Ask about the popular and always-soldout ghost tour; Clockwise: Schenck Mansion Bed & Breakfast, located on the edge of Vevay’s Historic District. information is available at Vevay Vevay Columns at the Paul Ogle Riverfront Park.

Vintage Prop & Built by William Hall in 1840, this Italianate style home is now a historical site and residence.

Shop, located in a restored 1940s The Indiana Bass Federation will Texaco gas station, and just one return to Vevay this year October of the unique shops you’ll find in 3-4 for their Forrest L. Wood downtown Vevay.

Classic Tournament. Switzerland Vevay Main Street was County’s other outdoor offerings founded in 2005 to revitalize include hunting; in fact, the area is Vevay’s downtown area and, as consistently rated among the top an extension, the entire county. Its counties for turkey and deer. mission: “To support preservation, More county history and beautification and improvement preservation stories can be found at ….” Locals assessed the positives – the Switzerland County Historical small-town neighborliness, history, Museum, “Life on the Ohio” architecture, outdoor recreation, River History Museum, Musee the river. Preserving rather than de Venoge, and the Thiebaud razing older buildings proved to be Farmstead. Learn about the history important. Grants and public/private of the county’s Underground Railroad partnerships provided funds to start and how many slaves made their way improvements. across the river to hide in homes, Other downtown shops include the

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Located 90 Miles North of Indianapolis

Located 2 hours north of Indianapolis

Located 25 minutes from Downtown Chicago

Plymouth was incorporated as a city in 1873, and its historic downtown is a sight to see no matter the season. It’s home to the Marshall County Blueberry Festival. There are many parks scattered around town, and most weekends in the summer their amphitheater offers live musical and theatrical performances.

It’s also home to the Plymouth Farmer’s Market which takes place on Saturday mornings from May through October. Historic landmarks, local shopping, eateries, golf, and great lodging options abound.

Experience the City of Whiting, a beautiful corridor to Lake Michigan. Downtown 119th Street is flourishing with quaint shops, a historic movie theatre, a micro-brewery, a wide variety of cuisine, and family attractions all within walking distance. A stroll along the boardwalk in Whiting Lakefront Park is the perfect way to end the day. Embrace the quality of life in Whiting, Indiana. www.WhitingIndiana.com

Nestled in downtown Monticello is a lovely gathering place, called the Walk Through.

Once an empty, lifeless space, the Streets of Monticello Association (S.O.M.A.), an Indiana Main Street organization designed and raised funds to create a stunning space in the heart of downtown. Through an Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA)’s CreatINg Places Patronicity grant, S.O.M.A.’s goal to fund this project came to fruition. The space is utilized for enjoying lunch, a book, quiet time, conversation and a backdrop for family photos.

S.O.M.A. is a volunteer organization dedicated to encouraging and supporting revitalization, collaboration, and future growth through activities that promote, enhance, and drive community and economic development in downtown Monticello.

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Downtown Decatur, on historic U.S. 27, brings back the hometown celebration with Southern BBQ, monster style pizza, multiple flavors of ice cream, fresh roasted coffee beans, unique sandwiches, and craft beer selections are all within walking distance from Madison Street Plaza. Also featured, a locally owned cinema for all ages. 2nd Street offers an outdoor Sculpture Tour from artists across the United States, as well as indoor art galleries.

Visit decaturchamber.org for a list of upcoming events!

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frankfort frankfortmainstreet.com Located 1 hour northwest of indianapolis

A program to stimulate, promote, preserve and expand the social, cultural and economic development and well-being of our community through programs and activities in the Central Business District of Clinton County, Indiana.

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Bike groups often stop in Midtown Carmel as they ride the Monon Greenway. PHOTO: City of Carmel

Those seeking a wholesome and healthy activity need look no further than the state’s ever-expanding offerings of biking and hiking trails. A treasure trove of opportunities awaits as an exceptional means of exploring urban, suburban and rural settings.

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The trails are interwoven within and among communities, and sometimes it’s just a matter of being aware of the locations and open to possibility. Whether a spontaneous decision or a strategically planned adventure, there truly is a trail for everyone.

For Richmond Friends School music instructor Jim McKinney, the Cardinal Greenway trail is hard to miss due to its close proximity to home. One summer he and students from the K-8th grade school were already at Richmond’s Springwood Park when they opted for a spur-ofthe-moment stroll along the trail.

“Five or six students and I walked about a half mile or a mile,” McKinney said. “It’s just the location is so nice. It runs right through the park. It’s very scenic, untouched, very natural. You kind of feel like you’re in another world at that point.”

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residents enjoy their portion of the Cardinal Greenway, the trail actually runs 62 miles. “We span across the counties of Grant, Delaware, Henry, Randolph and Wayne,” said Angie Pool, CEO of Cardinal Greenway, Inc. “The Cardinal Greenway’s headquarters are in Muncie in a beautiful restored train depot. We also manage the White River Greenway Trail for the City of Muncie, which is six miles in length.

We’re in the midst of a multi-phase construction project that will add a historic, select bridge that will span White River and connect these two trail systems.”

Delaware County is also home to the Cardinal Equestrian trail near Prairie Creek Reservoir and there is a dedicated group building a mountain bike trail also near the reservoir. Nearby Yorktown has been busy building trails within their city limits, too, that will end a few hundred feet shy of connecting to the White River Greenway.” www.cardinalgreenways.org On the flipside, Kevin Whited and some friends from Chicago devised a well-planned trek along the Carmel stretch of trails known as the Monon Greenway, and all brought their own bikes. The state’s trails are called rails-to-trails because they are paved paths over former railroad tracks, and are named for the former railroads. Bikes can be rented for a few dollars per hour in some places.

“The Monon starts in downtown Indianapolis and ends up in Carmel,” Whited said. “My friend said, ‘This is so interesting because I’ve never been on an urban trail.’ There are quite a few restaurants and bars and many have bike racks. There are fix-it stands with tools and you can inflate your tires, and about 20 water filling stations. There’s a trailhead at 96th

The Monon Greenway provides miles of scenic experiences. PHOTO: City of Carmel

street where there are bathrooms and you can get your water refilled.”

In addition to his enthusiasm for biking, Whited’s day job is Transportation Development Coordinator for the City of Carmel.

He said the granddaddy of all the state’s trails may be the new Monon Boulevard Project, a 25-milliondollar investment in Carmel with numerous must-sees, including public art, a bike park, and a splash park, among many other attractions and eateries. The normally 12-foot wide path is expanded to a 140-foot wide multi modal boulevard. www.carmelclayparks.com The Nickel Plate Trail is a 40+-mile rail trail corridor running from Kokomo in Howard County to Rochester in Fulton County. This corridor was purchased from the Norfolk Southern Railroad via the Federal Railbanking program for the purpose of developing a trail for hiking, bicycling, and other nonmotorized recreational uses. The trail is ideal for walking, hiking, running,

“The Monon starts in downtown Indianapolis and ends up in Carmel.

My friend said, ‘This is so interesting because I’ve never been on an urban trail.’ There are quite a few restaurants and bars and many have bike racks.

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a canopy of Indiana hardwoods, fields of corn and soybeans, and, at its northern end, passes over the scenic Sugar Creek on an iron bridge. The name is a reference to the Big Four Railroad, which began serving the region in 1852. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln traveled this route on his way to his presidential inauguration. www.lebanon.in.gov Creekside Trail in Valparaiso is home to six miles of multi-use trails that bend, curve and flow through nature’s canopy. The property, called Creekside Park, was purchased by the City of Valparaiso in October of 1992 and remained unaltered until spring 2019 when a group of community members approached the Parks Department with a vision to bring mountain biking to Valparaiso. In early March

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For a unique trail experience, make plans to participate in “WHAM!”—the annual Whiting, Hammond, Highland, and Munster Midnight Bike Ride. In its ninth year, the ride starts and ends at Hammond’s Wolf Lake Pavilion, and takes participants along the shores of Lake Michigan, Wolf and George Lakes, the cities’ parks and neighborhoods, and more. www.whamride.com So with some research, depending on your stamina and schedule, you can discover much of the state from one trail or another. There are many places to get off and get on, some areas have art, others spotlight bars and restaurants, and there are stretches of rural scenic views. The mission is yours, to tailor your plans to suit your call to adventure.

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The Cardinal Greenways runs 62 miles through five Indiana counties. PHOTO: Cardinal Greenway, Inc.

of 2019, volunteers, led by lead trail designer Bob Spaulding, broke ground and by mid-October of the same year Phase 1 of the trail was deemed safe to hike, bike and jog. www.valpoparks.org For those eager to explore rail-trails in Northwest Indiana, the 10.3-mile Prairie Duneland Trail is one of the best options thanks to its abundance of scenic spots. As the paved trail shoots a straight line between Hobart and Chesterton, you’ll see wetlands, parks, and plenty of wild and wooded terrain mixed in with patches of suburbia. Dense woodland lines the trail for the final few miles to its endpoint at a new skate park at the outskirts of Chesterton. www.indianadunes.com

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Squire Boone Caverns Squire Boone Caverns, Historic Boone's Mill, and Squire's Barnyard located in Harrison County, southern Indiana

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With a soundtrack of a million gallons of water, Squire Boone Caverns has been a destination cave for more than 30 years. 2019 brought excitement above ground, where guests will be able to learn more about farming and the animals who helped the early pioneers be successful.

Squire's Barnyard: New Park Feature!

For years, 2 goats have lived in the park and have been a pre-tour fixture; in 2018, a rescue mini pig was added to the small petting zoo and became a social media darling —he loved the crowds and engaging with the guests and they loved him back.

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petting zoo and quickly embarked on building the park’s newest attraction: Squire's Barnyard.

Squire's Barnyard stretches along the path from the Cave Cabin to the Cave Entrance and features goats, pigs, French Alpine Goats, donkeys and Katahdin Sheep........all of which love when the guests bring them their favorite snacks!

Visitors will be able to walk the paths that meander through the different areas of the farm and learn about each animal ­­—the type of animal, how they helped early pioneers and how they help us today.

Squire Boone Cave Tour A living cave with rushing streams, rare underground waterfalls and thousands of formations, Squire Boone Caverns boasts the largest rimstone dams in the United States that are accessible to the public and a 40 foot tall formation that has been estimated to be more than a million years old! These two powerful pieces

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of geological history are only a sampling of all there is to see along the cavern tour.

Sparkling stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone and more adorn the cavern walls, ceilings and floors in a natural wonder that has taken millions of years for nature to create.

The cave tour is about 1/3 mile long with new passageways, bridges, staircases and a 270 degree view of the famed rimstone dams.

Park History Named in honor and spirit of Squire Boone, little brother to Daniel and a renowned pioneer, explorer, minister and statesman who helped lead the discovery and settlement of Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

The Boone brothers discovered these caverns in 1790 and Squire would later return to settle the land and live throughout the last decade of his life.

Exploring the cave was his favorite pastime and he considered the cave sacred land… you’ll understand why after just one visit. Upon returning to what would become Boone’s Settlement, Squire constructed a grist mill that would serve to provide commerce and aid the area’s residents.

As the cavern was being prepared for the public, Squire’s remains were discovered in a remote opening to the cave and authenticated by experts who identified injuries Squire

sustained throughout his life that were evident on the remains. His final resting place is an important stop along the tour, where you’ll learn more about his contributions and time spent at the cave.

While the original grist mill was destroyed by fire in the 1800’s, the foundation stood strong and the mill has been reconstructed to working order. Inside Historic Boone’s Mill, you’ll see how grain was prepared and be able to read Squire’s carvings that were found near his remains in the cave or in the foundation of the original mill.

A visit to Squire Boone Caverns Park is equally educational and inspiring as you travel to the past underground and above. As you stroll through the park to see the soap and candle making demonstrations and the thousands of pounds of mineral, fossil and crystal specimens in the rock shop, you’ll be walking in the

footsteps of the Boone brothers, two of America’s prominent pioneers and explorers. Not to mention the view from our tree top zipline that includes 6 lines and a suspension bridge.

Cave Tours and Squire's Barnyard are available year-round with at least 4 tours daily. All park features officially open for the season during Memorial Day weekend. Visit our website or Facebook page for the most up-to-date happenings.

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Visit Southern Indiana’s home for natural excursions for awe-inspiring caverns; outdoor fun including canoeing and ziplining; nature trails for mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking; a charming historic downtown; wineries; and a luxury casino.

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Reno Brothers Great Train Robbery Reenactment IN Scott County’s history…dating back to February 1, 1820, the Indiana Legislature and the State of Indiana’s first Governor Johnathan Jennings granted the petition of the people to establish a new county. The development of Scott County is unique… as sections of all five surrounding counties Jackson (est. 1816), Jennings (est. 1817), Jefferson (est. 1811), Clark (est. 1801), and Washington (est. 1814), were taken to form Scott County.

Some may not know Scott County was named in honor of a Revolutionary War hero who later became the fifth Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Brigadier General Charles Scott.

Scott County’s incorporation in the 1820’s marked a period in the political history of the United States that reflected a sense of national purpose and unity among Americans in the aftermath of the War of 1812.

The 1820’s saw the rise of the First Industrial Revolution progressing from: hand production methods to machines, new chemical manufacturing and iron production as well as the increased use of steam

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The 200 years Scott County will be celebrating this year is not limited to the geographical boundaries of the county but a celebration of the impact and contribution of the people that have been made in the world around us.

Here are a few examples showing the great accomplishments made over the 200 year span.

• Ordainment of the first Presbyterian Minister in the State of Indiana • Served with Teddy Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders’ during the Spanish-American War • First Hoosier Vice President Candidate of the United States • Chewing Gum inventor as well as the first to infuse flavors into gum • First Indiana US Congressman • Hosted numerous sites in support of the Underground Railroad • Deputy Director of Research and Development at NASA • Director of the Saturn I/IB Program

Pigeon Roost Monument Settlers burial site from an Indian Massacre

• Deputy Director of the Apollo Program • Wrote songs for Gene Autry • Ambassador to Chile • Worked on the construction of the White House • Regent of the Smithsonian Institute • Fife to George Washington’s Army during the American Revolutionary War • Welder on the first Atomic Bomb • Founded the second newspaper in the Indiana Territory – Western Eagle • Founded the university of Southern California • Co-Founded the NAACP • Military representation from the American Revolutionary War to present • Inventors and Patent holders for: Railroad Coupling, Combined latch and hook, Tires for vehicles, Fruit and lard press and so much more.

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Cole Porter was born in Peru in the late 1800s, and went on to become one of the major songwriters for the Broadway musical stage.

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Cole Porter’s legacy lives on in his Hoosier hometown and in current day settings. Born in Peru, Indiana, the world-renowned composer and songwriter grew up and graduated high school there. The annual Cole Porter Festival is slated for June 11-14. Plus, his music has been reawakened through a current star, even though Porter died in 1964 at age 73.

Polly Dobbs is Cole Porter’s cousin and serves on the Cole Porter Festival executive committee. “Harry Connick Jr. released his album, True Love: A Celebration of Cole Porter, in 2019 and performed it on Broadway in December,” Dobbs said. “I shook his hand in New York and stood in line with thousands of people. He’s touring that show now. There’s a whole new generation exposed to Cole Porter’s music.”

“The festival is meant to help keep educating new people and a new generation about those tunes,” Dobbs said. “Every year there is someone new that comes to the festival that is a surprise, someone that really tickles me that they would come. Every year I’m amazed at the enthusiasm and appreciation that we see for Cole Porter’s music and lyrics this many decades after he died.”

Vicki Draper, event manager for the Cole Porter Festival, said events that are old favorites are returning and new offerings have been added.

"We’re having after parties this year for a couple of events. I think it's going to be fun,” Vicki says. "Peru is a great little town that is coming up and we've got a lot of new small businesses open now and others in the works. These are fantastic festivals with a lot to offer."

On June 11th at 9 p.m., after the progressive dinner, there’s an event at the Riverview Event Center, which is relatively new and located on the canal. It will have a cash bar, snacks, and music by one of the favorite bands locally, the Time Travelers. On June 12, a ‘20s Party is having its debut after the very popular “Cocktails & Cole” event at 7 pm. “Our DJ will play a variety of music, including some Cole Porter tunes,” Vicki says. This will be held in the Miami County Artisan Gallery on Broadway.

The town has a wide selection of activities. See art displays at the high school, at Gallery 15 on Main Street and the Miami County Artisan Gallery.

Snag a bus tour ticket throughout the day Saturday but you’ll need to reserve early for the 10 a.m. departure, and to get a seat at Music at the Museum on Saturday at 11 a.m.

The Miami County Artisan Gallery will feature “Lunch with Mr. Porter,” a gourmet lunch with Peru High School’s choral director, Dr. Jason Gornto, as Cole Porter, and special guest San Francisco Opera member Lisa van der Ploeg. Festival favorite Charles Troy will present two educational multimedia presentations with video, music and his insights. The galleries and the multimedia presentations are free, and the luncheon is $30 and reservations are required. (www. coleporterfestival.com, or Miami County Museum at (765) 473-9183.)

Thursday, June 11th, the Progressive Porter is from 6–9 pm,

The Circus City Festival Parade is the longest running circus parade in the country and the second largest parade in Indiana. PHOTO: Tim Bath/Kokomo Tribune

with charcuterie and craft wine and beer from City Wineworks, a Porterhouse steak dinner at Smitty McMusselman’s, and Pot du Crème au Chocolate at Club 14, all on Broadway. It’s pay as you go, with a $5 reservation fee applied to your steak dinner.

After you’ve recovered from June, get set to enjoy the Circus City Festival from July 11-18. John Kirk, vice president of publicity for the festival, said every year the trademark remains: ten circus shows by area children and the ending carnival parade. (www.perucircus.com or 765472-3918) “It’s our 61st year,” John said.

“With all the hard work the kids, who

are ages 7-21, always put in, the highlight is seeing them doing acts that professionals do. We also have a kiddy clown part where even younger kids dance to a song.”

Besides the incredible circus shows in the Circus Center, another festival highlight is the Circus City Festival Parade, which takes place on the concluding Saturday of the festival and is the only circus heritage parade in the United States. Authentic circus wagons, clowns, calliopes, wild animals, floats, and bands make their way down the center streets of the town. This parade is the longest running circus parade in the country and the second largest parade in Indiana. traveliN Spring 2020

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The festival turns Peru’s downtown streets into an amusement park, with food vendors, rides, games, and lots of entertainment.

From the barn to the big top, Circus has been a part of Peru, Indiana for over 100 years. Experience a walk through Peru’s circus history at the Circus City Museum. This popular Museum, located in the Circus City Center, is filled with photos, miniatures, displays, and costumes from circus past.

The museum is open Monday through Friday, April through September from 9 am to 5 pm and October through March 9 am to 4 pm. During circus week enjoy the many circus wagons displayed outside the museum as well as extended hours before and after each circus performance.

Even when it’s not celebrating with a festival, Peru is a great place to visit.

Owners of local shops, art galleries, and restaurants do their part to welcome

Delicious chocolates and confections handcrafted from 100-year-old recipes.

From our toffee, turtles, creams, carmels, buckeyes, barks, and carmel corn, to our signature Gold Brick and Cole Porter’s favorite fudge…it’s all So Good! Come find your favorite.

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The Circus City Festival Parade is the longest running circus parade in the country and the second largest parade in Indiana. PHOTO: Tim Bath/Kokomo Tribune

visitors. Marlin Carpenter, who owns the Garden Gate Café on 171 N. Broadway, will be doing his part by making his made-from-scratch chicken salad, and soups like chicken velvet, which is rich--like chicken dumplings without the dumplings. They also

use two local bakers who make their pretzels, cinnamon rolls, and cookies.

Everything at Garden Gate Café is homemade.

So you’ll want to catch the festivals as well as getting a flavor for the place—literally.

Miami County Artisan Gallery, an awesome art arena, features a huge selection of quality local and national artists’ and artisans’ works.

Classes, events, educational seminars, workshops, and consignments.

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Second Saturdays Second Saturdays take place all over downtown Peru each month from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Second Saturdays feature local businesses and a host of events ranging from food specials, art, music, crafts, and more!

Sit in an F-4 Phantom, H1-Huey Helicopter, Bomb Loader, F-16 Static Display, and more. Check out the history of the military base that started in 1954 as the Bunker Hill Air Force Base, then head outside to 24 military aircraft which served from WW II through today! While you’re outside, take a minute to go up into the lone security tower that was on the base during our years as a Strategic Air Command (SAC) facility.

Voted the second best museum in Indiana!

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Each day opens in front of you, filled with possibility. It’s the magic of life along the Heritage Trail, connecting Elkhart County’s cities and towns. The Heritage Trail audio driving tour is your guide and companion, and every mile tells a story.

Elkhart County is a place where quality craftsmanship, innovation and collaboration results in a well crafted life. Our cities crackle with an energy, whether it’s work or play. Sometimes you’ll want to stop and catch your breath. You can do that here too.

We’re big believers in quality, craftsmanship and doing things the right way. Handmade and handcrafted isn’t just a buzzword here.

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The Amish have made their home here. Their artisans make showpieces out of things we use every day, from chairs and furniture to quilts and rugs.

Even meals are works of art with recipes handed down from generation to generation on noodles, chicken, pie and more.

It’s always best to experience Amish Country up close and personal. The welcome mat is always out at Dutch Country Market, Teaberry Wood Products and Coppes Commons. More than anything, it’s the people you meet and their stories that will define your time here.

Our city streets are lined with the history of boom times, when industrialists and inventors helped fuel the growth of America with musical instruments, pharmaceuticals, kitchen cabinets and recreational vehicles.

Their fortunes built the downtowns and stately neighborhoods surrounding them. The story of Elkhart County is told through the people and places along the Heritage Trail and the innovations that make this place well crafted.

The older factories and office buildings of one-time giants are tough, gritty survivors that buzz with an

energetic entrepreneurial spirit.

It’s in these re-invented places that you’ll discover a proud community of makers. Local bartenders mix hand-crafted cocktails and craft brewers concoct heady hops in these spaces. Potters and artist studios, rug weavers, and museums call these places home.

We do love our festivals, because we love fun as part of everyday life, and we want everyday life to feel special. Wakarusa kicks it off every year with the Maple Syrup Festival, but then it gets hard to choose, there’s so much to do.

The beauty of it all is it never feels rushed. Stop and smell the flowers.

That’s exactly what the Quilt Gardens are all about, and it brings the whole county together. The colorful patchwork of quilt-inspired gardens in six cities and towns along the Heritage Trail delivers dazzling views and magnificent photo ops, #QuiltGardens No matter where your journey takes you along the Heritage Trail, there’s always more for you to discover and more memories for you to create. We’ll be here, and we’ll always have a place for you.

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The Valparaiso University Chapel of the Resurrection in Valparaiso is the largest university chapel in the United States. Photo: Valparaiso University

Hoosiers are finding unique ways to let the spirit move them, literally. They’re sharing their faith in unconventional places, many times off the beaten paths.

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Some may relate to the late social commentator Will Rogers on religion, who said he had mixed with so many people in all parts of the world, “I don’t know just what I am. I know I have never been a non-believer.”

Many of the faithful have been brought together over their specialized interests and hobbies. All agree the resulting worship experiences are gratifying and refreshingly outside the norm. Many worship times are

actually held in the great outdoors, to enjoy nature.

Whenever Donna Boatwright of Grant County is able, she and her family will visit the Sunday morning worship services at Brown County State Park. In 2005, Dean and April Manuel started the tradition at the Horseman’s Camp located inside the park. Most attendees are people staying at the campgrounds, but everyone is welcome.

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Dean Manuel and his horses take the wagon around to collect his congregation at Horseman’s Camp in Brown County State Park.

20,000+ biscuits/scones made by April; 3,200 miles around the park with the wagon; 4 times rebuilding the wagon; 552 Sunday sermons; 16,000 people in the services; 63 baptisms.

To sample another special service, head to Lake Wawasee in Syracuse on a Sunday morning. Harlan Steffen, 86, still works part-time at Steffen Realty and he is one of the “initiators” of the popular Boat-in Worship.

“It’s outdoors in God’s great cathedral,” he said. “There’s nothing more natural than God’s world. “It’ll be worth your while to take a drive and go to the Boat-in Worship on Lake Wawasee, Indiana’s largest natural lake. You’ll understand why people will get up that early to worship. We’ve been doing this for fifty years and a lot of Sundays we’ll have over a thousand people.”

There’s free coffee and doughnuts.

Call Steffan’s cell at 574-529-3627 for more information.

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, they meet Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Three ways to arrive: 1) come in on a private boat 2) stay at the Oakwood Resort and sit on the shore or 3) go to the Frog Tavern and come on the S. S. Lillypad, a 70-foot dinner houseboat.

“Come as you are” is truly celebrated at the “Drive-In” worship services in Monticello.

Every Sunday, Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Monticello United Methodist Church hosts its services at the Lake Shore outdoor drive-in theatre. “Kids--and some adults-come in their pajamas since they stay in their cars to worship,” says pastor Brian Beeks. The church brings in a wagon with a pulpit, and connects with the theatre’s sound system. “It’s certainly different than our downtown

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“The Lord called me to it and I just followed his lead,” Manuel said.

“Mostly, I was a worship leader. I just started this ministry, where it was outside.”

About 8:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, he and his horses take the wagon around to collect his congregation. At 9:30 a.m., his wife April serves breakfast, coffee and cocoa and by 10 a.m. Manuel begins the service, including a fifteen- to twenty-minute message. They meet from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in November, and always outside. The coldest day so far was 13 degrees and he “just turned the campfire up hotter.”

The horses will sometimes make their presence known, whether tied to the hitching post alone or with riders still in their saddles. “Sometimes, I’ll be preaching, and they’ll really start in whinnying,” Manuel said. “I tell people, That’s their amen.”

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“It is definitely an awesome experience,” Boatwright said. “April and Dean just really have a heart for ministry and for the people in the campground. It’s not uncommon to have 90 people. We’ve been taking our grandkids since they were little and they love it. Two of our grandsons are in their twenties now and still love to go. (The Manuels) will have two Belgian type horses pulling a wagon and they will come around the campground and pick people up.

Some will ride to the service on their horses and even stay on horseback through the service. There is always music. The campers sometimes bring their instruments. They might bring a guitar or a trumpet, whatever they have. People have been baptized in the creek. It’s like our church away from home.”

Dean Manuel said he had never given a sermon until he started speaking around the fire at the Horseman’s Camp services (HCCO Park on Facebook).

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Above and left: You can attend Boat-In worship on Lake Wawasee by boat, or on the shores at the Oakwood Resort.

Photos: Steffen Realty

Left: The Monticello United Methodist Church holds services at the Lake Shore Drive-In Theatre every Sunday, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Photo: White County Tourism Authority Below: Fountain Park Chautauqua, in Remington, has been in existence since 1893.

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services,” Beeks says. “We preach to car windshields, and people respond by honking their horns.”

The services have been going on since the late 1970s, and some members of the congregation have been coming since they first started back in 1977. Doughnuts are served the third Sunday of the month, and communion is done once a month.

There are typically around 100 people who attend each week. For more information, call the church at 574583-5545.

Historically, religious expression and worship have been a strong part of the “Chautauqua” experience.

In Remington, halfway between Indianapolis and Chicago, Fountain Park Chautauqua has continued to promote the concepts and values of the early Chautauqua movement.

There are nondenominational Sunday worship services, along with daily afternoon and evening programs or speakers providing cultural education and family entertainment. Also offered are daily art classes including oil painting, watercolor painting, quilting, and an abundance of kids activities. Fountain Park was the dream of Robert Parker, president of the Bank of Remington, Indiana.

In 1893 he purchased the land and began making plans. By the first session a tabernacle and restaurant were built, and in 1898 a summer hotel was constructed and is still in use today. By 1905 the number of cottages totaled forty. Now there are seventy-three. There are also campsites, a 600-seat tabernacle complete with dressing rooms, double art buildings for adult and youth art classes, museum, recreational hall, shelter, food stand, gazebo, playground equipment and basketball court. www.fountain-park.org Other sites offer more individualized experience and some

In Kewanna, the Mahseh Center on Lake Bruce is “a place to seek God for renewal” and they schedule retreats. There are also other retreat places around the state. www.mahseh.org/ The Valparaiso University Chapel of the Resurrection in Valparaiso is the largest university chapel in the United States, seats about 2,000 people, and its chancel is 98 feet high. It was inspired by the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and the chairs were specially made in England.

Visitors are welcome and there is no dress code. The Sunday morning service is similar to the Roman Catholic tradition. www.valpo.edu/chapel/ worship/worship-opportunities/ There’s no doubt about it. However the spirit moves you, there’s likely a place in the state where you can experience it.

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Saint Meinrad Archabbey is a 250-acre property that is a Benedictine men’s monastery with a guest house, a retreat center, and more.

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have spiritual architecture to be visited.

The Saint Meinrad Archabbey, the monastery Immaculate Conception, which is known for its 87-foot dome, and the roofless church in New Harmony are all in this category.

Mary Jeanne Schumacher is director of communications for Saint Meinrad Archabbey www. saintmeinrad.org/, a 250-acre property that is a Benedictine men’s monastery with a guest house, a retreat center, and more. Visitors can stop at the guest house for information on a walking tour, including an audio recording.

“There are plenty of places on the grounds if you want to spend a few moments in prayer on your own,” Schumacher said. “You can join us in prayer, take a walk, stay for a couple of days by yourself, or join one of our three-night group retreats.”

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The small town of St. John, nestled in the far northwest corner of Indiana, might seem like a surprising tourist destination, but it has quickly become well known by people of all faiths from all over the world. It has attracted visitors from all 50 states and more than 40 different countries.

At The Shrine of Christ’s Passion you can: • sit at the Last Supper table; • pray with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane; • walk alongside him on the path to Mt. Calvary; • and rejoice with the apostles as you enter & experience the empty tomb.

The Shrine is an interactive, multimedia, “Prayer Trail” that depicts the last days of Jesus Christ’s life on earth. Forty life-size bronze sculptures, each an exquisite work of art, line the winding half-mile path. The journey is complete with hauntingly beautiful original music that helps to reflect the story of Jesus’ Passion, death, and Resurrection. As you walk along, the music transitions 17 times, depending on the mood of each scene.

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Last Supper table just as his apostles did. At each location, with the simple press of a button, a guest can hear a description of the scene and a short reflection. The setting is meditative and people following the Prayer Trail often find themselves in deep contemplation, some with tears in their eyes.

Landscaping throughout the breathtaking journey includes more than 1,000 trees, bushes, shrubs, flowers, and grasses. Everything was chosen to make the visitor feel that they are right there in the Holy Land.

Bill Kurtis, former news anchor of Channel 2, narrates each scene. In 2016, the Shrine welcomed Moses at Mt. Sinai. Imagine seeing Moses, coming down Mt. Sinai, carrying God’s Law, the Then Commandments, in his arms. As you wander along the path, you can hear the wind whipping around the mountain; it feels as if you are in a true mountain range in the middle of the desert! This project alone took years to build. Thousands of loads of clay and more than 140 truckloads of boulders from a Wisconsin quarry were used to create an impressive mountain.

There is no charge to experience The Shrine of Christ’s Passion. It is absolutely FREE, but it’s a Priceless Experience. Donations and the proceeds from The Gift Shoppe sustain and support the upkeep and maintenance of The Shrine. The Gift Shoppe is over 12,000 square feet and stocks thousands of beautiful items. In fact, The Gift Shoppe has become a shopping destination for people throughout the Midwest. It’s truly a must see!

“COME TAKE THE JOURNEY!” For information, please call (855)277-7474 or visit www.shrineofchristspassion.org

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Unchartered waters Patoka Lake teems with summertime fun and recreation

story by Amy Lynch PHOTOS: Visit French Lick-West Baden

With 26,000 acres of land and water to discover, southern Indiana’s bucolic Patoka Lake makes an ideal summer vacation destination whether you happen to be seeking adventure or low-key relaxation. The 8,800acre lake just to the south of French Lick and east of Jasper is the natural centerpiece of this Indiana State Park property, boasting unspoiled shorelines and scenic territory for boating, fishing, wildlife observation and other water-based recreation.

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These are just a few fun suggestions for ways you can experience the stunning beauty of Patoka Lake this season: Boating and Cruising The lake itself is the biggest attraction, of course, serviced by two marinas where visitors can rent houseboats, fun-and-play pontoons, fishing boats and party barges for all sorts of celebrations. Stock up for any outing with pizza, hot and cold groceries, picnic supplies, ice and other sundries at the local floating store, operated by Patoka Lake Marina.

If you’d prefer to let someone else do the driving, sign up for a scenic wildlife cruise aboard the 60-foot Patoka Voyager or the double-decker Patoka Pride, offered seasonally on Wednesdays from June through October. Passengers enjoy plentiful opportunities to glimpse osprey, eagles, loons, beavers, river otters and other wildlife in its natural habitat during these leisurely outings.

Fishing Casting a line and waiting to see what bites is a great way to spend the day at Patoka Lake. One of the best bass and crappie lakes in the state of

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Indiana, these angler-friendly waters are also home to catfish, bluegill, walleye and striper. If you need one, you can get a fishing license at Patoka Station near the main entrance of the park or at the floating store while you’re loading up on bait and tackle.

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Wine Tasting At the southern end of the lake near the main entrance to the state park, Patoka Lake Winery manages a gift shop and tasting room where guests can sample the wares; kick back on a covered patio with glasses of dry, semi-dry, sweet and semisweet wines; and purchase bottles to take home. And don’t forget about the wine slushies! Romantic sunset wine cruises through the summer months and fall foliage cruises in September

and October give Patoka Lake Winery and other Indiana wineries a chance to showcase their goods with a selection of hors d’oeuvres and desserts.

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For a truly one-of-akind lodging experience, guests can rent houseboats or two- and threebedroom floating cabins with full baths, equipped kitchens, spacious furnished decks with gas grills, and private boat slips — the only accommodations of its kind in the state.

Patoka Lake Marina and Lodging’s floating cabins are the only accommodations of its kind in the state.

Camping and Accommodations Plan a date with Mother Nature.

Patoka Lake manages the largest state park class-A campground in Indiana with 455 electric camp sites in addition to 45 primitive sites.

Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging offers a selection of rooms, suites and cabins that are available year-round.

For a truly one-of-a-kind lodging experience, guests can rent houseboats or two- and threebedroom floating cabins with full baths, equipped kitchens, spacious furnished decks with gas grills, and private boat slips — the only accommodations of its kind in the state.

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even more incentive to check out Patoka Lake. The patriotic Thunder Over Patoka celebration and fireworks display always takes place on the Saturday closest to July 4. The park also hosts women’s wilderness weekends, a kids’ fishing derby, kayaking lessons, arts and crafts workshops, cruise-in/car shows, the Smokey Bear Birthday Bash and the Dash for the Glass 5K sponsored by Patoka Lake Winery each November.

French Lick/West Baden Feel the need to break up your wilderness journey with a quick dip back into civilization? Complement the natural beauty of Patoka Lake with a jaunt up State Road 145 to the French Lick and West Baden Springs hotels.

You don’t have to be a registered guest of the hotels to enjoy access to spa services, premiere golfing, horseback riding, restaurants, concerts and casino gaming.

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Riverfront Fort Wayne is an emerging district celebrating the city’s three rivers—the St. Marys, St. Joseph, and Maumee. Promenade Park was the first step toward delivering the riverfront district and features a restaurant, tree canopy trail, kids splash features, amphitheatre, new river docking systems for kayaks and tour boats, yard games, and more.

But you’ll soon be seeing the district grow, with housing, more restaurants, and shops that will complement the recreational elements currently enjoyed on the waterways as Phase II of the riverfront project moves forward.

The next phases of the project have been introduced, and Phase II will incorporate the levee, allowing residents to walk to the top and then relax in gathering spaces where they can enjoy the views and access other park amenities. Highlights include space for short-term boat, kayak and canoe docking; a variation of the tree canopy trail in Promenade Park that connects to an overlook deck on the 3rd Street Pump Station; a wetland path; terraced lawn with amphitheater seating; and space to build a future private restaurant and public restrooms. Construction should start within 12-18 months.

Phase III will begin after Phase II has been completed, and will feature a wetland boardwalk through Guldlin and Bloomingdale parks; a lookout tower that residents and visitors can climb; pedestrian bridge connecting the north and south sides of the St. Marys River; enhanced boat ramp with additional parking; a lawn bowl that could be used for sledding in the winter; a nature play area for children; and recreation areas including basketball courts.

“We are taking the next steps in continuing our commitment of creating a vibrant Riverfront District that will become a welcoming destination for residents and visitors,” said Mayor Tom Henry. “These next phases will build on our extraordinary success with Promenade Park and encourage even more private development in the area.”

Fort Wayne continues to be a top destination for travelers, and has earned national attention including Chicago Tribune’s Best of the Midwest: 10 places to go in 2020; Frommer’s Best Places to Go in 2020; Good Morning America’s 5 Instagrammable destinations to visit in 2020; and Forbes’ US Travel: 25 Best Places to Visit in 2020.

For more information: www.riverfrontfw.org or www.visitfortwayne.com

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Reasons to Visit Fort Wayne Spring in to the season with some of Fort Wayne’s can’t-miss events and attractions!

1 The award-winning Fort Wayne

Children’s Zoo offers hands-on experiences, in addition to rides and activities in every part of the zoo. It’s no wonder the zoo has been named “One of the Top Ten Zoos for Kids!”

Opening day, April 18!

2 Fort Wayne’s three rivers meet at

Promenade Park, where families can enjoy river access, a Treetop Canopy Trail, food, and fun!

3 If shopping is your thing, plan

your spring break around Indiana’s premier shopping event, the Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale!

4 Our butterfly exhibit is back!

Walk among these beauties (and maybe even let one land on your finger!) as butterflies invade our Botanical Conservatory.

5 Discover the great outdoors along

Fort Wayne’s more than 120 miles of trails, kayak and canoe trails, or Fort Wayne’s 86 parks.

6 TinCaps Baseball has been named the “#1 Fan Experience in Minor League Sports,” and features an awesome downtown ballpark, great family fun, food, and tickets starting at $6!

7 Science Central is home to Science on

a Sphere - a three-dimensional globe that teaches earth and space systems in a whole new dimension! It’s just one of the amazing exhibits at our hands-on science center.

8 Headwaters Park, our downtown festival plaza, hosts unique ethnic festivals, outstanding celebrations of the arts, and amazing events. We’re throwing a party and you’re invited! Find your favorite at VisitFortWayne.com/Festivals.

9 Search downtown to find the 50 pieces

of public art and more than a dozen unique murals - be sure to take a picture with your favorite! VisitFortWayne.com/ PublicArt

10 There’s a reason they call us the City

of Restaurants! From local favorites, to your favorite national chain, we’ve got hundreds of great options that your family will love!

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BREWS & BARRELS Carmel launches new ‘spirit-filled’ tour of city breweries, distilleries and wineries

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Carmel is a city that knows how to celebrate the arts – from music on the big stage at the Palladium, to street musicians, sidewalk artists, local hand-crafters and sculptors creating visual pieces throughout the city.

Now it’s time to celebrate the art of brewing, distilling and crushing grapes!

In 2020, the City of Carmel launched the Brews & Barrels Trail to help guide visitors to Carmel’s unique craft breweries, distilleries and wineries.

Brews & Barrels initially features more than a dozen stops, from small crafters focused on highly creative spirits to fast-growing operations that distribute their products throughout the Midwest from their home in Carmel.

“Carmel has many fine places to dine and grab an adult beverage and we encourage visitors to try them all.

But this Brews & Barrels Trail will serve to highlight the true artists who brew their own craft beers, distill their own spirits or make their own wine,” said Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard. “This is similar to the way we celebrate our great coffee shops through our Carmel Caffeine Trail … only with a different kind of beverage.”

The Trail will include award-winning Flix Brewhouse Carmel, the Indiana Brewery of the Year for 2019 and Grand Champion Brewery, honors won at the Indiana Brewer’s Cup. Located within a “cinema brewery,” Flix is the only first run movie theatre in the world to incorporate a fully functioning microbrewery. In addition, the stadium seating inside the theaters, the Flix Mix lobby bar and cafe is open seven days a week to the public, no ticket required.

Rob Malad, the head brewer at Flix, served in the U.S. Army before taking his first brewery job at Sun King in downtown Indianapolis. “I was just filling growlers on Friday nights and doing other jobs, working my way up. This is where I learned how to make good beer.” Flix maintains a menu of IPA’s, stouts, wheats, Scottish and Golden ales. Malad calls them straightforward, good beers and he loves selling them in Carmel.

“I am a classic style brewer, so we don’t get too crazy here. We just like to make really good beer.”

From major brewing operations like Flix and Danny Boy Beer Works – which cans and distributes its craft

beers throughout the Midwest – to the small, creative and crafty artists at Books and Brews (mixers of hops and Hemingway), Deviate Brewing (where they experiment with bananas and chocolate) and Union Brewing, where there is always beer on tap and on cask (unfiltered beer with a different kind of flavor).

Brews & Barrels is more than just beer. If you’re on Main Street, the Trail will take you to Peace Water Winery, where owner Scott Burton offers very unique wines made by the grapes he grows in Napa Valley and serves by the glass or the bottle in the heart of the Arts & Design District.

“This location is ideal for visitors to Carmel who are looking for a place to stop and enjoy something really special during a day of shopping and experiencing our beautiful city,” said Burton. “Our customers love coming in and finding our menu of wines designed to appeal to any taste palate, from rookies to those with discerning taste buds.”

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won the title of “Red Wine of the Year” at the 2015 Indy International Wine Competition), as well as “Wishful White” and “Bliss” white wines.

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“We donate 50 percent of our net profits to charities,” said Burton, whose kids have picked the choices of different charities from which to choose. “Giving back to the community is very important to us and to our customers.”

Just down the street is another Carmel winery, Sugar Creek Vineyard and Winery, which grows its grapes in Indiana, serving them in a tasting room that features a spacious outdoor fire pit on West Main Street for enjoying a late night in the city.

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Variety is the key when it comes to enjoying the new Carmel Brews & Barrels Trail. Several of the stops are located right on the Monon Greenway, like Union, Sun King and Fork + Ale House Kitchen & Brewery, easy to access on foot or on bike. But with a designated driver and perhaps an extra day, you can experience all of the unique brews, barrels and spirits of Carmel’s growing family of craft mixologists! www.Carmel.in.gov

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APRIL 19 Mixology Class 5PM West Baden Springs Hotel WEST BADEN frenchlick.com APRIL 25 Muncie Brewfest 2PM- 6PM Cornerstone Center for the Arts MUNCIE indianaontap.com

MAY 1-2 Newburgh Wine Fest 12PM- 9PM Old Lock and Dam Park NEWBURGH historicnewburgh.org MAY 2 Indiana Wine Fair 1PM- 6PM The Story Inn NASHVILLE indianawinefair.com

MAY 8 Daredevil Lagerfest 5:30PM- 11PM Daredevil Brewing Company SPEEDWAY indianaontap.com Wine and Dessert Soiree 8PM West Baden Springs Hotel WEST BADEN frenchlick.com

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JUNE 6 Vintage Indiana Wine Fest 12PM- 6PM Military Park INDIANAPOLIS vintageindiana.com

JUNE 20 Hops & Vines Festival 5PM- 10PM Downtown FRANKLIN Facebook: @discoverdowntownfranklin

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21st Annual Vintage Indiana Wine Fest A favorite day of wine aficionados from throughout the Midwest nearly is here. On Saturday, June 6, the 21st annual Vintage Indiana Wine Festival returns to Military Park in Downtown Indianapolis. This signature event of the Purdue Wine Grape Team annually attracts well over 10,000 fans of wine, food, music and good times.

Nearly 30 wineries will be on site in the park to sample more than 300 of their finest wines and sell bottles for take-home. Guests also will discover day-long music, numerous Indiana artisans’ booths and a wide variety of tasty foods to explore.

Tickets are on sale now at Vintage Indiana.com. Among selections are: • VIP Early Admission ($50 advance), which allows entry into the park starting at 10a with wine pours beginning at 11. The VIP crowd will enjoy exclusive park entrances, myriad sweet treats featuring lots of Vintage bling, energetic musical entertainment by DJ Kurt Streblow, and more.

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• Adult General Admission ($30 advance; $40 at gate). The first 10,000 to enter Military Park through their own exclusive entrances beginning at 12n will receive complimentary commemorative etched wine glasses.

• VIP Designated Drivers ($25) will be allowed park entry starting at 10a, and quench their thirst with unlimited Pepsi products inside the park throughout the day. They also can purchase bottles of wine to take home.

• Designated Drivers ($15) will enter the park at 12 noon, quench their thirst with unlimited Pepsi products throughout the day, and can purchase bottles of wine to take home.

• Indianapolis Indians Baseball Package ($35). Once again, Vintage Indiana is partnering with Indians Baseball by pairing an Adult General Admission ticket to the wine fest with a ticket voucher that’s good for any 2020 Indians home game!

• JW Marriott Hotel Package ($264 to $354). Vintage guests love making a weekend of it in Downtown Indianapolis by booking either a basic or VIP overnight package at the luxurious JW Marriott Hotel, located within easy walking distance of Military Park.

(Please note: each ticket purchased will carry a nominal EventBrite service fee.)

“Vintage Indiana is the biggest annual celebration of wines produced only in Indiana. The festival is dedicated to celebrating not just the wine, but the spirit of Indiana winemakers – the only winemakers in the world capable of blending Hoosier hospitality into every bottle!”

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local foods available for purchase,” she added. “Artisan vendors will be offering handmade crafts and wares, there will be plenty of music throughout the day to set the mood for dancing or just listening and relaxing, and we’re planning lots of other special attractions such as a photo booth, caricaturist, cash booth, games, prizes and more!”

In addition to a music playlist crafted by DJ Kurt Streblow during the two hours of VIP Early Admission, guests will enjoy live music by Mixed Tape from 1pm to 3pm, and be entertained by the phenomenally popular Flying Toasters from 4pm to 6pm.

“It’s a fun, spirited festival filled with everyone’s favorite things including, of course, Indiana wines!” Barnett said. Complete festival details can be found at VintageIndiana.com, including

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“Vintage Indiana is the biggest annual celebration of wines produced only in Indiana,” says Katie Barnett, Purdue Wine Grape Team marketing specialist. “The festival is dedicated to celebrating not just the wine, but the spirit of Indiana winemakers – the only winemakers in the world capable of blending Hoosier hospitality into every bottle!”

The festival, which runs rain or shine, is an exclusive 21+ event; everyone will be asked to present ID for entry into the park on June 6.

Barnett says guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and small pop-up tents to enhance their festival experience.

“You’ll have the opportunity to sample exclusive Vintage wines, award-winning wines and wine cocktails, plus we’ll have the state’s finest culinary experts on hand with

listings of wineries, food vendors and artisans that will be on site on June 6.

The Vintage Indiana Wine Fest is presented by Indiana Wines, the Purdue University-based organization that provides research and marketing expertise to the state’s 100+ wineries.

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Story Inn Wine Festival

This spring on Saturday, May 2nd, from 1-6pm, the 18th annual Indiana Wine Fair at the historic village of Story, in Brown County. Over 30 Indiana wineries will be showcasing their wines.

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The event will also include live music all day from multiple musicians on the main stage of the Old Barn, as well as the surrounding grounds of the town. Food trucks and artisan vendors from around the state will also be participating to be sure everyone’s bellies stay full.

There will be free round-trip shuttle service from Eagle Park sports complex in Nashville beginning at 12 pm and running until 7 pm. Guests are highly encouraged to take advantage

of this due to parking being limited at the Story Inn. For more up-to-date information about musicians, wineries, distilleries & breweries, food, and tickets, please visit www.indianawinefair.com or www.storyinn.com.

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refurbishing Bob’s former studio, bringing together objects and media from Bob’s life and career, and adding interactive experiences that will bring the “Joy of Painting” to life for visitors.

The Bob Ross Experience at Minnetrista will create a space for Bob’s message to flourish.

When you enter the former studio,

the magic of Bob’s presence and message can still be felt. They want to make that space accessible to everyone, so Minnetrista is partnering with Bob Ross Inc. to create a permanent experience that consists of a recreated studio, gallery space, and painting workshop. The Bob Ross Experience we will reframe how people think about their mistakes, abilities, and self-expression. Minnetrista wants to say to the world: Bob painted here and you can too.

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With its global reach, it’s hard to imagine that much of the beloved series, “The Joy of Painting,” was filmed in an unassuming studio in Muncie, Indiana. Bob painted for the iconic series out of the historic L.L. Ball home on Minnetrista’s campus from 1983 to 1988. Bob’s message of fearless creativity and his ability to reinterpret perceived mistakes as “happy little accidents” is something we want to see amplified in our world today.

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“Clang, clang, clang went the trolley,” from the famous Judy Garland song, applies to Wabash County. Going into its fourth year, trolley rides have been available, either on planned, themed tours, or for private rental. Now the program is getting a major upgrade with a new trolley on order. The arrival will hopefully be mid-May. All agree that the trolley puts a nice flavor on the town, especially with the Taste of Wabash tour.

“The new trolley is being custom built for us by Hometown Trolley in Wisconsin and they’ll be driving it down,“ said Jennifer Long-Dillon, tourism manager for Visit Wabash County. “I’ve been months working with them. It holds 40 people and has a wheelchair lift ramp. It’s going to 110

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be on a heavy-duty chassis and have mahogany wood inside and out. Our current, 20-passenger one, we bought used from out-of-state and we’ll be trading it in. The trolley’s becoming so popular that we’re outgrowing our old one. “ A favorite tour, The Taste of Wabash, will return after a year’s hiatus. Alan Jachinski, chef and innkeeper of Herrold on Hill Bed & Breakfast, has been a regular on the tour. In 2018, he served smoked Alaskan salmon stuffed aebleskivers for an entrée.

“The menu varies each time, based on the time of the year and what people want,” Jachinski said. “When they sign up, they can let us know their preferences, from meat to fish to vegetarian. They come from all

over, one year from Copenhagen, the people were in town visiting relatives.

They were very, very impressed. The trolley puts a nice layer on things.

People are always looking for ways of transportation. Wabash is small but it’s hilly and the trolley saves walking up hills.”

A partnership with the City of Wabash and Visit Wabash County is funding the new trolley. For 2020, seven tours are planned. For most, just one trolley full is scheduled, and the tickets go fast. To get early notice on ticket sales, sign up for the trolley newsletter at jennifer@ visitwabashcounty.com You can also catch some trolley fun at First Friday events as well as all festivals. A new offering is May 23rd,

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clockwise: Trolley No.85 gives complementary tours for all festivals and is enjoyed by all ages.

a historic buildings tour, replaces last year’s trolley homes tour. Rentals are often made for weddings, etc. and rates vary from $250 to $400 per hour. https://visitwabashcounty.com/toursand-trolley-rentals/ The Woman’s Clubhouse has participated and gives tours of the historic building as well as serving lunch, such as salad stuffed pasta shell drizzled with in-house vinaigrette dressing.

Ellen Stouffer, vice president in charge of the house, said, “We had basically a light lunch and a tour. We’ve recently added a three-story porch.

Visit Wabash County likes the clubhouse because of its history and it goes along with the theme. It’s just a positive for everyone.”

David Cattin of Peru works part-time at the Honeywell Center and discovered the clubhouse through taking a trolley tour. He’s since become involved and attended a board meeting in March.

“I wanted to see if I might be of some other service to them,” he said. He described the tour as “very enjoyable” and “wonderful.” To put his comments into perspective, Cattin’s originally from Peru and returned to the area after having a career in Washington D.C. He has travelled the world, and appreciates the trolley tour as being among the best activities he has been on.

Since the new trolley will go normal speeds and can be taken on highways, there are new programming possibilities.

“We would like to go and get people and bring them to Wabash…It’s going to expand our opportunities to engage outsiders in our county,” Long-Dillon said.

If you catch the Wabash trolley this spring, you, too, may remember Judy Garland’s singing: “Chug, chug, chug went the motor; Bump, bump, bump went the brake…”

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The Warm Glow store is a vast area of 22,000 sq.ft. and attached to one of the largest candles in the world. Warm Glow is a shopping mecca and a unique traveling destination.

Warm Glow offers over 60 fragrances of candles, home decor, floral, chocolate and gourmet food, bath and body, Indiana made wine and so much more. Warm Glow also offers the best restrooms on I-70 and nestled in the center of the store is the Stone Hearth Cafe.

Shop Home Decor & More, a new department inside the Warm Glow store. This store offers an eclectic mix of handcrafted, vintage, retro, country, shabby-chic and other unique styles of home decor, textiles and accessories. Shop a variety of elite vendors in one shop.

Visit Artisans & Java....the perfect blend located next door to the main Warm Glow store.

This store features local handcrafted artisans and crafters. Find that original, one of a kind gift or a delicious cup of Boston Stoker coffee at Artisans & Java. Artisans & Java....the perfect blend!

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Are you ready for the return of warmer temperatures, spring flowers and outdoor events? Get out of the city this spring and explore forest trails, enjoy the spring flowers, take in live music at outdoor venues, try your hand at creative workshops and more in Morgan County, Indiana.

Spring Flowers arrive in April! Explore native wildflowers at Burkhart Creek Park (Apr. 4 and May 17) with a Master Naturalist, or browse the gorgeous daffodil gardens at Link Observatory any weekend in April, courtesy of the Indiana Daffodil Society. (The observatory itself will be open as well, staffed by the Indiana Astronomical Society.)

Fans of the classic literary story of Anne Shirley will delight in the Merry MAC Players production of Anne of Green Gables. Immerse yourself in the timeless and much loved story as Ann arrives at Green Gables to live with the Cuthberts. Performances will be May 8-17 at the historic Depot Theatre.

The Morgan County Farmers Market kicks off on May 8 in Martinsville and continues each Saturday through September. June will bring popular annual events like the Roadrunner Rally in the Valley Car Show (June 6) and the Morgan County Antique Machinery Show (June 27-28).

Live music abounds in Morgan County during the warmer months, particularly fun and casual outdoor shows featuring a wide variety of musical acts in multiple genres.

Cedar Creek Winery, Brew Co and Distillery once again welcomes the Drink at the Creek Concert Series, featuring more than 30 acts from May through October! As always, all ages are welcome and kids age 12 and under are free.

Martinsville will present their free Downtown Summer Concert Series adjacent to The Art Sanctuary,on Thursday evenings in June and July.

Mooresville’s free Bicentennial Park Concert Series will run May through July at the corner of Main and Indiana Streets, with most shows on Friday evenings.

The 2020 Morgan County Fair welcomes two concerts this summer. On Friday, July 31, the grandstand hosts country music star Trace Adkins, at 7 pm. The Morgan County Fair Rocks concert on Saturday, Aug. 1 will feature four of the hottest tribute bands around! Music begins at 5 pm, with music from Resurrection (Journey), Thunderstruck (AC/DC), Bebe le Strange (Heart) and Dave Fleppard (Def Leppard). Tickets go on sale April 25.

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21 North is an upscale eatery located in the heart of newly renovated downtown Martinsville, Indiana. We offer a curated menu, created by owner and chef Matthew Harakal. Offering monthly pairing dinners, catering, and Indiana focused libations, we are the destination for your next dining experience.

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Columbus, Indiana, is a one-of-akind community that embraced the future and chose architecture as the way to express its optimism. It’s a place where every brick tells a story.

Since the early 1940s some of the world’s finest architects have left their impressions on this special place.

This small, friendly town is a virtual museum of modern architecture with

works by some of the most enduring names in architecture, like I.M. Pei, Richard Meier, Robert Venturi, as well as Eliel and Eero Saarinen, just to name a few.

Great design is everywhere – in 70 modern buildings, award-winning parks and landscapes, dozens of large-scale public art installations, and, even in the bridges. This is why the American Institute of Architects ranked the city sixth in the U.S. for architectural innovation and design.

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of the city’s buildings feature sleek modern lines. The modernist influence can be seen in office buildings, schools, churches and the dozens of architecturally-significant buildings.

Visitors can learn more about the community’s architectural heritage by visiting the Columbus Visitors Center.

Guided bus tours, cell phone tours and self-guided tours are available. Visit www.columbus.in.us to learn more.

There’s plenty here to inspire travelers of all ages. Visit kidscommons community children’s museum, to slide down a giant toilet, step inside a bubble and or scale the climbing wall.

Play games in their beautiful parks, noteworthy golf courses and one-ofa-kind playgrounds. Bicycle along the 19-mile trail system or canoe down the Driftwood River. Browse quaint downtown shops or power shop

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“Although it is surprising to see a Midwestern burg in the company of Dijon and Stockholm, this jewel in the region boasts world-class mid-century modern architecture,” the magazine states.

One of the first things a visitor notices when approaching the city is the Bartholomew County Courthouse, a stunning old beauty, built in 1874.

This beautifully-restored building set a high standard for all the public buildings that would follow.

Back in the 1950s and 1960s, during the post-war boom, city leaders were inspired to transform this community in a bold way, by creating a community that is both beautiful and livable. Many

The Robert N. Stewart Bridge PHOTO: Columbus Visitors Center

through the sprawling outlet center and enormous antique mall. Visit Zaharako’s, a pristine, turn-of-the-century soda shop and museum.

This community is unlike any other Midwestern city. It is truly unforgettable.

3989 S. 525 EAST COLUMBUS IN 47203 812-377-5849

Aquatic Center, 18 Hole Miniature Golf Course, Tennis, Basketball Disc Golf Course, Sports Center, Shelterhouses, Campstore Indoor & Outdoor Recreation, Concerts, Special Events

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Zaharakos (Zuh-HARE-uh-koes) is unlike any other ice cream parlor in the nation.

Experience the world of soda fountains, mechanical music and iconic items from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.

329 Washington St., Columbus, IN (812) 378-1900 www.zaharakos.com Open 11am-8pm

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Gramz Bakery and Coffee Bar The place to go for a great cup of coffee and sweet treats in downtown Columbus, serving espresso drinks, pour-overs, and an extensive coffee brew bar and fresh baked goods.

Columbus Commons Visit Columbus’ child-friendly living room. Located in the heart of downtown, experience spectacular downtown views, and indoor playground featuring the 30-foot Luckey Climber.

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Harrison County Arts! Inc. The Artisan Center Find exceptional art for your collection, at all price points.

See rotating art exhibits by local and regional artists, and find more items in our gift shop.

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Come for the history­— leave with memories to last a lifetime.

Visit www.thisisindiana.org for more information.

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121 E. Chestnut St. Corydon, IN 47112 812-738-2123 Facebook.com/ theartisancentercorydon

Discovery Center Fun family destination! High-tech experience featuring five interactive galleries highlighting early Indiana.

360° theater presentation recreates the Battle of Corydon. More than just a museum!

Red Barn Antique Mall Voted “Best of Indiana Antique Mall” by 2018 Electric Consumer, you’ll find a fantastic assortment of antiques. Located just across the west bridge, from downtown Corydon.

233 N. Capitol Ave. Corydon, IN 47112 812-734-0030 discoverycenterexperience.com

215 Hwy. 62 W. Corydon, IN 47112 812-738-6000 redbarnantiquemall.com

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New Castle Motorsports Park is a state of the art karting facility. The 1 mile road course features a 950 foot back straight, multiple layouts, AMB Scoring System, and more! The Racer's Grill trackside restaurant and the second story Champions Club is great for hosting corporate events and private parties Westwood Park Westwood Park is open year round to the complete with TV's, seating area and a wet bar. Find us at: public for a variety of recreational newcastlemotorsportspark.com activities. Fishing is excellent for bass, sunfish, crappie and more. A small Yogi Bear Campground modern campground is open from Our campground offers complete May-October. Enjoy picnicking, hiking, recreational facilities to relax or mountain biking, a horse trail and shelter invigorate you for the day, weekend or house. Visit us at: visitwestwood.com vacation. Participate in our themed week-

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765-593-0764 Henrycountyin.org

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The New Castle Broad Street Cruise-In takes place on the first Saturday of each month, starting in April and runs through October. Featuring car shows, vendors and special events.

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Henry County Saddle Club promotes and educates the members in the care, appreciation, ownership and showing of horses. The Saddle Club will provide the opportunity and support to the 4H Horse & Pony Club and the community by maintaining relationships with other horse clubs and associations. Find us at: hcsaddleclub.com

end activities, swim in our sparking pool, fish in the lake, or play volleyball or basketball. Take a ride around the park on our hay wagon or firetruck, or rent a pedal kart or paddle boat.

Visit us at: jellystoneindy.com Summit Lake State Park Summit Lake State Park is 2680 acres including an 800 acre lake, shady wooded areas and lots of open space with wildlife and bird watching abound.

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Creative energy has guided Marlene (Marlee) Mickelson throughout her life.

From a professional educator, counselor, editor, and public speaker, she now adds “art” to her repertoire. “Art” as in teacher, artist, and gallery director and curator. She’s based out of Peru, Indiana, in the Miami County Artisan Gallery she established in September 2015. She works and inspires ten artists in the gallery and about 45 others by displaying their art, and also through monthly art events.

An award-winning artist, she does oils, mixed media, rosemaling, draws, sculpts and does etchings. In May, 2016, her rock sculptures were displayed in the Honeywell Center Art Show.

The Miami County Artisan Gallery is home to not just artists, but also seminars, art classes, open houses, and

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Marlee Mickelson (far left) hosts a variety of special events at the Miami County Artisan Gallery.

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more. Here you’ll even find Redmond Chocolate Company, a locally-owned chocolate business specializing in single origin chocolate “from bean to bar.”

Peru’s annual Chocolate Festival is held at the gallery each year, and festival

goers can sample and buy chocolate specialties, enjoy champagne and wine tasting, and vote for their favorite chocolates.

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Spectrum Gallery Featuring the works of local artists—jewelry, sculpture, pottery, woodwork, paintings and photography.

Located downtown Bloomington inside Fountain Square.

Hinshaw Rock’N Gems

101 W. Kirkwood Ave. #112 Bloomington, IN 47404 812-333-0536 gallery406.com

1232 S. County Road 650 W. French Lick, IN 47432 812-936-7255 • hinshawrockngems.com

Mon-sat 10-5:30, first fridays 10-8

For visitor info 812-936-3418 or visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com

Nationally and internationally know artisans, the Hinshaw family has been creating beautiful jewelry and decorator pieces since 1961. Unique jewelry designed and created by silversmith, Merrill Hinshaw. Named by Lapidary journal as one of the top ten stone polishers in the nation, the Hinshaws cut and polish stones by hand to create a work of art.

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Brown County Art Gallery Brown County’s original art gallery, established in 1926, featuring many of Indiana’s finest contemporary and early art colony masters.

3 blocks East of Courthouse, Main St. & Artist Dr. Nashville, IN 47448 812-988-4609 • browncountyartgallery.org Mon-sat 10-5, sun 12-5

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Inspired Fire Glass Studio & Gallery Featuring local and national artists.

Shop unique gifts - Glass art, jewelry, paintings, wood-working, photography.

Offering classes in flameworking, fusing, and furnace glass! Located minutes from downtown Lafayette.

Choose from a variety of beautiful stained glass pieces as gifts or home decor, pick up glass supplies for DIY’s, or take a stained glass class.

2124 State Road 25 W. Lafayette, IN 47909 765-474-1981 • inspiredfire.com

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Anything Goes Derby Dinner Playhouse CLARKSVILLE derbydinner.com

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An American in Paris Beef and Boards Dinner Theater INDIANAPOLIS beefandboards.com

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The American Variety Show The Abbeydell Hall at the Legend of French Lick WEST BADEN SPRINGS legendoffrenchlick.com

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Chris Collins & Boulder Canyon presents a Tribute to John Denver Derby Dinner Playhouse CLARKSVILLE derbydinner.com

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The Checkmates, Mike Boughey Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree. com/schedule Big Steel Train Mitchell Opera House MITCHELL mitchelloperahouse.com

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Celtic Woman Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com Children’s Cinderella Emens Auditorium MUNCIE bsu.edu/emens

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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE fwembassytheatre.org

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The Old Dark House Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatre-shelbyville.org

Martina McBride Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com J2B2: John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band Emens Auditorium, Pruis Hall MUNCIE bsu.edu/emens

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Down East Boys Blue Gate Music Hall SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com Walk off the Earth The Palladium CARMEL thecenterpresents.org North American Brass Band Championships Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE fwembassytheatre.org

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Water by the Spoonful Hansen Theatre, Pao Hall WEST LAFAYETTE cla.purdue.edu

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Lloyd Wood Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree. com/schedule Carmel Symphony Orchestra Passport to Prague The Palladium CARMEL thecenterpresents.org

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PMO: Purduettes Spring Spectacular Long Center for the Performing Arts LAFAYETTE longpac.org

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Booth Brothers - Gospel Night Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

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Waitress Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE fwembassytheatre.org

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Booth Brothers Country Night Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

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Dog Church: The True Voice of Elvis Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com Theresa Caputo Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE fwembassytheatre.org

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Three Dog Night Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

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The American Brass Quintet The Palladium CARMEL thecenterpresents.org Adam Crabtree Mitchell Opera House MITCHELL mitchelloperahouse.com Steve Trash: Science of Ecology Emens Auditorium MUNCIE bsu.edu/emens

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Sense and Sensibility Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette LAFAYETTE lafayettecivic.org

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Tippecanoe Chamber Music Sylvan Trio St. John’s Episcopal Church LAFAYETTE tippecanoechambermusic. org/concerts

Dick Fox’s Golden Boys: Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

The Company Men The Palladium CARMEL thecenterpresents.org Levi Riggs Mitchell Opera House MITCHELL mitchelloperahouse.com

Brubeck Brothers Quartet: Dave Brubeck Centennial Celebration The Palladium CARMEL thecenterpresents.org

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Momix Master Class Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE fwembassytheatre.org

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An Intimate Evening with David Foster: Hitman Tour, Featuring Special Guest Katharine McPhee The Palladium CARMEL thecenterpresents.org Will Home with Darrin Bradbury Astra Theater JASPER astratheater.com

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Gary Todd The New Odyssey Guy and Brunch Delphi Opera House DELPHI delphioperahouse.org

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Highway Men Live Blue Gate Music Hall SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

Cats Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE fwembassytheatre.org

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Jim Stafford “Nuggets from the Horse I Rode In On” Blue Gate Music Hall SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

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Gene Watson Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

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Michael Feinstein with Special Guest Melissa Manchester The Palladium CARMEL thecenterpresents.org

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Daily & Vincent Bluegrass Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

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Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE fwembassytheatre.org

The American Variety Show The Abbeydell Hall at the Legend of French Lick WEST BADEN SPRINGS legendoffrenchlick.com

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Disney Newsies the Broadway Musical Richmond Civic Theatre RICHMOND gorct.org

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Debby Boone Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

“Put a bird on it.”

Long Center for the Performing Arts LAFAYETTE lafayettesymphony.org

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Clint Black Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

The 5 Browns Civic Hall Performing Arts Center RICHMOND civichall.com

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The Sound of Music Beef and Boards Dinner Theater INDIANAPOLIS beefandboards.com

Frances Luke Accord Delphi Opera House DELPHI delphioperahouse.org

Dearly Beloved at Derby Dinner Theatre, May 20 – June 28.

T H E B L U E G AT E Shipshewana, Indiana

Spend the night and enjoy the local lifestyle with a charming atmosphere, high-quality comfort and traditional Shipshewana hospitality at the Blue Gate Garden Inn.

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Gaither Vocal Band The Texas Tenors Restless Heart & Shenandoah MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Newsboys Marty Stuart The Duttons Asleep at the Wheel Home Free Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals Arrival from Sweden: ABBA Tribute Gary Puckett & Union Gap Lonestar Southern Fried Chicks Jeff Foxworthy Boz Scaggs Michael Bolton Bellamy Brothers Steve Earle & The Dukes Jamey Johnson Joe Diffie Scotty McCreery Everly Brothers Experience Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Postmodern Jukebox

Josiah for President | june 2 - Oct 31

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The Monarchs Mitchell Opera House MITCHELL mitchelloperahouse.com

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The Mavericks Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

Walk off the Earth The Palladium CARMEL thecenterpresents.org

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The Big Swing Band Delphi Opera House DELPHI delphioperahouse.org

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Indiana Wind Symphony A Trumpet Extravaganza The Palladium CARMEL thecenterpresents.org

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Wild Kratts Live 2.0 Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE fwembassytheatre.org

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Dearly Beloved Derby Dinner Playhouse CLARKSVILLE derbydinner.com Three Redneck Tenors Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com The Mummy Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatre-shelbyville. org

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Little River Band Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

Reece Phillips Mitchell Opera House MITCHELL mitchelloperahouse.com

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Polkadots - The Cool Kids Musical Derby Dinner Playhouse CLARKSVILLE derbydinner.com

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Kingston Trio Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

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Collingsworth Family Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

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Jimmy Fortune-Opening act Greg Perkins Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/ schedule

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Josh Turner Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com Eric Kerr & The Iconics Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/ schedule

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Singing Contractors w - Malpass Brothers Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

2-OCT 31

Josiah for President Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

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Jeanne Robertson Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

The Invisible Man Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatreshelbyville.org

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Daily & Vincent - Gospel Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com The B-Side: Track 3, French Twist Carnahan Hall LAFAYETTE lafayettesymphony.org

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Gaither Vocal Band Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com Royale Lynn Mitchell Opera House MITCHELL mitchelloperahouse.com

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The Texas Tenors Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com Christy Miller, Kelly Casey, Kevin Edwards Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/ schedule Alice in Wonderland (movie) Astra Theater JASPER astratheater.com

Isaacs Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

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Restless Heart and Shenandoah Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com The Monarchs Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree. com/schedule

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Newsboys United w- Adam Agee Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

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I’ve Got the Music in Me The Abbeydell Hall at the Legend of French Lick WEST BADEN SPRINGS legendoffrenchlick.com

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Karen Knotts Blue Gate Music Hall SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com Billy “Crash” Craddock Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree. com/schedule Comedian Ed Asner Astra Theater JASPER astratheater.com

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The Sweet Caroline Tour featuring Jay White Derby Dinner Playhouse CLARKSVILLE derbydinner.com

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The Duttons Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

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Sandi Patty Blue Gate Music Hall SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

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Asleep at the Wheel Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com Lloyd Wood Show, Cindy Richardson Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree. com/schedule

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The Inspirations Quartet Blue Gate Music Hall SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com

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Cinderella 2 pm, 7:30 pm Jacobs School of Music Musical Arts Center BLOOMINGTON music.indiana.edu

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The Absentee 7:30 pm Bloomington Playwrights Project BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org

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Harold Lรณpez-Nussa 8 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org

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Ladies First Spring Showcase 8 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org

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Marisol Presented by Ivy Tech Student Productions 7:30 pm Waldron Rose Firebay BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org

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Singing Hoosiers Spring Concert 2 pm Jacobs School of Music Musical Arts Center BLOOMINGTON music.indiana.edu

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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical 2 pm, 8 pm IU Auditorium BLOOMINGTON iuauditorium.com Buskirk-Chumley Theater—Harold Lopez Nussa-April 9

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African American Choral Ensemble Spring Concert Presented by African American Arts Institute 7:30 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org

Jazz Celebration 7:30 pm Jacobs School of Music Musical Arts Center BLOOMINGTON music.indiana.edu

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Set it Off Presented by Hip Hop ConnXion Indiana 6:30 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org

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An Evening with David Sedaris 7:30 pm IU Auditorium BLOOMINGTON iuauditorium.com

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An Evening with Leo Kottke 8 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org

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The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales Presented by Cardinal Stage Ivy Tech Whikehart Auditorium BLOOMINGTON ivytech.edu

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The Weight Band 8 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org

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The Wanderers Presented by Jewish Theatre of Bloomington 3 pm, 7:30 pm Waldron Rose Firebay BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org

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Summer Jams Sit among 300 acres of gardens, prairies and woodlands while tapping your toes along to the beat during the Summer Concert Series at Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest in Valparaiso. Bring a blanket to relax and enjoy views of the prairie and Railway Garden from June through September with a variety of musical styles and fun for all ages. (450 W 100 N, Valparaiso | pnw.edu/gabisarboretum) A fusion of food, fun and music, the 3rd annual FUSIC Fest will be held on August 7th, 8th and 9th at Jeorse Park Beach in East Chicago.

There are kids’ activities and rides, a wide assortment of food vendors, and live entertainment. On August 7, there’s a House and Freestyle concert paying a tribute to the ‘80s; on August 8 is the ‘90s party; and August 9 is Latin night. (3501 Aldis Ave., East Chicago | www.eastchicago.com)

Furry Fun Cheer on your favorite professional mascots at the National Mascot Hall of Fame’s Induction Weekend on June 12-14 in Whiting.

This three-day event will be full of fun for all ages as Youppi! from the Montreal Canadiens (NHL), Boomer from the Indiana Pacers (NBA), The Oriole Bird from the Baltimore Orioles (MLB) and Blue from the Indianapolis Colts (NFL) are inducted into the second class of mascots at the Hall 148

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Tastes and Tunes The Town of Griffith has a summer full of BBQ, music and more!

Central Market kicks off in May and continues through September featuring handcrafted wares, live music, beer garden and a heated and enclosed pavilion to keep you warm on the chilliest nights.

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Three stages featuring more than 35 bands will be sure to entertain! See full schedules and locations online. (griffith. in.gov/specialevents)

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Wacky Cultural Celebration An entire festival and internationally known celebration of the pierogi takes place annually on the last weekend of July in downtown Whiting. Pierogi Fest brings thousands to 119th Avenue to dance polka and eat at one of the largest food festivals in the Midwest.

Five million pierogis, two million sausages, 10,000 gallons of soft drinks, and 3,000 gallons of beer will be served to more than 400,000 smiling faces through the duration of the festival this year.

Pierogi Fest® welcomes all to celebrate Eastern European heritage with a wacky twist.

This cultural celebration kicks off on July 24 with the Polka Parade and continues with fun and food through July 26. Festival-goers will enjoy specialty arts and craft vendors, beer and wine gardens, games -for adults and children – as well as daily entertainment. Enjoy music and dancing throughout the festival as well as events like the Polkahontas Polka Contest, Buscia Match Game, and the Pierogi Toss. When visiting, keep your eyes peeled for Mr. Pierogi and other life-size Polish pastries and be sure to snap a picture with them! (119th Street, Whiting | pierogifest.net)

Summer Along the South Shore The South Shore has fun-filled weekends all summer long. From markets to music festivals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

See top-name artists at Festival of the Lakes in Hammond, family-fun near the lake at Lakefront Festival in Hobart. For a complete list of events happening during your visit, see the calendar at alongthesouthshore.com.

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SPRING 2020 Apr. 17 Shelbyville Shelby Co., Central Reg. Dish It Out The Strand Theatre. Culinary artists from Shelby County’s Blue River Career Program “Dish It Out” in a LIVE competition for a culinary scholarship. visitshelbycounty.com Apr. 18 French Lick Orange Co., South Reg. ISFA Spring Workshop Best Western Plus - French

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Lick. Learn how to make your community’s event even better!

FREE for ISFA & INAF Members! $30 for non- members (includes lunch). Seminars, marketing and seminars. IndianaFestivals.net

Apr. 18-25 Orleans Orange Co., South Reg. Orleans Dogwood Festival Historic Congress Square. 52nd annual festival showcasing the beautiful Dogwood trees in the Indiana Dogwood Capitol! Enjoy the parade, carnival rides, food,

live music and much more. orleansdogwoodfestival.com

Apr. 22 Flora Carroll Co., West Reg. Flower & Garden Show of Carroll County Flora Town Park. Think Spring!

Annual event featuring flowers, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, perennials, garden art, supplies and more! Door prizes.

10am-3pm. carrollcountyindiana.com

Apr. 24-25 Seymour Jackson Co., South Central Reg. Crossroads Acoustic Music Fest Downtown. Enjoy regional and national artists at multiple venues. Food vendors, wine and beer, artist merch and more.

Come and enjoy the home town of John Mellencamp. crossroadsacousticfest.com

Apr. 25-26; Oct. 24-25; Nov. 28 Corydon Harrison Co., South Reg. Corydon Extravaganza Harrison County Fairgrounds.

An astonishing array of handmade items and antiques comprise the Corydon Extravaganza,an event held three times a year. thisisindiana.org

Apr. 25-26 Rochester (Fulton Co., North Reg.) Redbud Trail Rendezvous Historical Society Grounds.

Pre-1865 period event.

French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, voyageurs, Western fur trade and Civil War. Food cooked over wood fires, programs, pre-1865 music. fultoncountyhistory.org

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Apr. 24-26 Wakarusa Elkhart Co., North Reg. Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival Historic Downtown. 51st Annual.

All-you-can-eat Lion’s Club pancakes and sausage, or PTO BBQ meal. Popcorn, parade, carnival rides, sugar camp, museum tours, contests.

Food and craft vendors. wakarusamaplesyrupfestival.com

Apr. 25-26 Mansfield Parke Co., West Reg. Mansfield Village Mushroom Festival Mushroom auction.

Food and vendor sales.

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Apr. 25-26 Bridgeton Parke Co., West Reg. Bridgeton Rendezvous 1878 Grounds. Living history reenactment (1750-1840).

Trading posts, black powder shoots, tomahawk and knife throwing, woods walk, skillet throw, hearth cooking in the Case Cabin. bridgetonindiana.com

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Apr. 24-26 Marshall Parke Co., West Reg. Turkey Run Women’s Wellness Retreat Turkey Run INN at Turkey Run State Park. Classes ranging from wood carving, candle making, wine tasting and lots more with or without INN room nights. indianainns.com/turkeyrun

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Apr. 25-26 Vernon Jennings Co., South Central Reg. Sassafras Tea Festival & Civil War Living History Town Square and Historical Society. Civil War reenactments, mock battles, parade.

Demonstra-tions in old time arts, woodcarving, spinning.

Working blacksmith shop, hot meals, hundreds of pies and breads. jenningscounty.org May 1-23 Indianapolis Marion Co., Central Reg. 500 Festival Downtown and Indianapolis

Motor Speedway. Celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indy 500 at action-packed events throughout May. From the nation’s BEST half marathon - to one of America’s largest parades - to a free festival just for kids - there’s something for all ages and interests!

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May 1-31 Anderson Madison Co., East Reg. City of Anderson Little 500 Festival Anderson Speedway. Madison Co. Pay Less Little 500 Presented By UAW. Countywide

May 1-2 Rochester Fulton Co., North Reg. Indiana Gourd Society State Gourd Show Fulton County Museum. Gourd art, crafting supplies, auction, demonstrations, classes, food, crafted gourds, dried gourds, gourd seeds. indianagourdsociety.org May 1-3 Centerville (Wayne Co., East Reg.) Warm Glow Candle Company Spring Open House Warm Glow Candle Company. Candle dipping station, artisans, wine tasting, gourmet food sam-pling, book signings, kids craft station, food and music. 9am-7pm warmglow.com

May 2-3 Lebanon Boone Co., Central Reg. Boone County Treasure Hunt Boone County Fairgrounds.

Shop America’s premier 48-year running Indy Antique Advertising & Toy Show, Gas and Oil, and Antique Market.

Great food on site. boonecountytreasurehunt.com May 2 Shelbyville Shelby Co., Central Reg. Crafty Saturday in Shelby County Fairgrounds. Three buildings of arts, crafts and vendors.

9am-4pm. Mel’s Catering, live enter-tainment, car show.

Bloodmobile. Sponsored by Shelby County Extension Homemakers. craftysaturdayinshelbycounty.com

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 Tour Sechler’s Pickle Factory – Seasonal

 World’s Greatest Classic Show & Festival – Labor Day Weekend

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May 15; Sep. 18 Salem Washington Co., South Reg. Friday Night On The Square Downtown Square. Lots of vendors, food trucks, giveaways, games and kids’

May 16 Kokomo Howard Co., East Reg. The Greatest Spectacle in Tasting Grounds of Bona Vista Programs. Tasting of local restaurant cuisine, fine wines and micro brews. Enjoy live music and a large silent auction in an outdoor tented setting. Adults 21+ only. bonavista.org May 16 Shirley Hancock Co., East Reg. Shirley Strawberry Festival Historical District. Strawberry shortcake, live entertainment, vendors and kids zone surrounding the historical Octogon House and Local Depot Museum. townofshirley.com

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Jun. 3 Richmond Wayne Co., East Reg. 1st Bloom & Glow Richmond Rose Garden at Glen Miller Park. Enjoy a celebration of the first blooms in Richmond’s beautiful Rose Garden and the hot air balloon glow at dusk. visitrichmond.org

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May 9 Zionsville Boone Co., Central Reg. Brick Street Market

May 9; Jun. 6; Jul. 11; Aug. 8; Sep. 5 Lafayette Tippecanoe Co., West Reg. Mosey Down Main Street Downtown Main St. Live entertainment, food, family friendly, FREE event introducing the sights, sounds, venues and merchants of downtown Lafayette. moseydownmain.com

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May 9-Jun. 21 Greenfield Hancock Co., Central Reg. Bikes in Bloom Historic Downtown. Bikes are in bloom! Vintage bicycles, adorned with bright colors and spring flowers line the downtown streets. Come out to BIKE*SHOP*EAT*REPEAT in Greenfield! greenfieldmainstreet.org

Downtown. Held on the bricks of Main Street Zionsville, this artisan event features handmade items by over 175 vendors from all over the Midwest. Great food and entertainment! zionsvillechamber.org

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May 2 Greenfield Hancock Co., Central Reg. Riley Wrangler’s Arts and Crafts Fair 4-H Fairgrounds. 36th Annual.

100 plus inside booths. Open 9am-5pm. Food vendors, live enter-tainment, free parking, free admission and door prizes. rileywranglers.org

Jun. 5 Kokomo Howard Co., East Reg. Kokomo Strawberry Festival Courthouse Square. Enjoy delicious homemade shortcakes with strawberries, ice cream and whipped cream, while quantities last. Live music, food vendors and kids’ activities. 11am-9pm. greaterkokomo.com Bikes in Bloom, Greenfield

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May 17 Fort Wayne Allen Co., East Reg. Fort Wayne Cherry Blossom Festival Downtown Public Library.

Noon to 5 pm. Japanese music, dance, tea ceremony, food, displays, vendors, children’s activities. Anime, Cosplay, Haiku contests. cherryblossomfw.com

Jun. 5 Shelbyville Shelby Co., Central Reg. Taste of Shelby County Downtown Public Square.

Local flavors of unique restaurants and wines and brews by local breweries.

Live music, kids’ activities, chalk art contest, and drive-in car show. 6pm-10pm. visitshelbycounty.com

May 23 Lafayette Tippecanoe Co., West Reg. Round the Fountain Art Fair Courthouse Square. One of the best one day, outdoor fine art fairs in the Midwest. Features paintings, sculptures, pottery, photography, prints and jewelry. roundthefountain.org

Jun. 6 Anderson Madison Co., East Reg. Anderson on Tap Dickmann Town Center, Meridian St. Featuring over 25 Indiana craft breweries, wineries and distilleries plus live music, great local food, art and more. 1-5pm.

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May 23 Corydon Harrison Co., South Reg. Southern Indiana Uncorked Harrison County Fairgrounds.

Sample wines from all over Southern Indiana with a fun, festive atmosphere. Enjoy live music, food and friends. Must be 21 or over to enter. thisisindiana.org

Jun. 6 Rockville Parke Co., West Reg. Main Street Rockville Cruise-In, Motorcycle, Scooter and Bike Show Courthouse Lawn. Awards for cars, bikes, motorcycles, scooters. Registration fee.

Street dance, food, shopping on square. 4-9pm. mainstreetrockville.com

May 28-Aug. 27 Hobart Lake Co., North Reg. Summer Market on the Lake Festival Park. Outdoor market featuring ethnic foods, crafts, live music, beer garden, kayaking, outdoor movie and more! 4pm Thursdays, Jun.-Aug. cityofhobart.org May 30-Sep. 15 (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Quilt Gardens Along the Heritage Trail Throughout the county. More than a million vibrant blooms burst into color in 18 gigantic gar-dens and 21 hand-painted super- sized murals in six welcoming communities along the Heritage Trail.

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Jun. 6 Richmond Wayne Co., East Reg. Heartland Antique Show Wayne County Fair Grounds.

90 vendors from 21 states exhibiting American country, English, traditional, textiles, folk art, books and all manner of vintage and antiques. visitrichmond.org Jun. 6 Richmond Wayne Co., East Reg. Model T Homecoming Model T Museum. Car Show, demonstrations, swap meet, best dressed flapper & bootlegger contest, seminars, Every T Has a Story talks, food, and guest speaker, Bob Casey, author and retried curator of Transportation at Henry Ford Museum. visitrichmond.org

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Jun. 6-7 Rockville Parke Co., West Reg. Miami Indians All Nations Gathering Three miles east of Raccoon Lake, US 36. Native drumming, singing, dancing, storytelling, flut-ists, over 20 native craft vendors and foods. Miami Living Village. Join the fun! miamiindians.org Jun. 9-13 Vevay Switzerland Co., South Reg. Ohio River Voyageur Canoe Trip Cincinnati, Ohio to Louisville.

River City Paddle Sports, REI Cincinnati and the Ohio River Recreational Trail Committee are taking adventurous individuals canoeing from Cincinnati, Ohio to Louisville, Kentucky; camping at river towns along the way. switzcotourism.com Jun. 11-14 Peru Miami Co., East Reg. Cole Porter Festival Throughout Peru. Great music, interesting tours, fabulous

food events, film, multimedia presen-tations. Fee for some of the activities. coleporterfestival.org

Jun. 11-13 Crothersville Jackson Co., South Central Reg. Crothersville Red White & Blue Festival Main & Preston Sts. Top notch entertainment, food, carnival, crafts, car show, talent show, an-tique tractors, Sat. 1pm parade, fireman’s waterball, kids’ contests, great music and fireworks! crothersvillerwb.com Jun. 12-14 Crawfordsville Montgomery Co., West Reg. Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival Lane Place. National entertainment acts Fri. and Sat. night. Car shows, tractor show, childrens’ activities, arts and crafts, food, tennis and softball tournaments, 4k run. crawfordsvillestrawberry festival.com

Jun. 13-14 Portland Jay Co., East Reg. Pow Wow-NCGLNAC 17th Annual Gathering Tri-State Antique Gas Engine Association grounds. Native American drums, singers, dancers, vendors, food, pre-1840s camp, free kids’ activities. Event opens 11 am.

Native dancing Sat. 1-4:30pm, 6-9pm; Sun. Noon-4 pm. ncglnac.org

Jun. 13-14 Vevay Switzerland Co., South Reg. Hay Days East State Road 56. Visit the Thiebaud Farmstead and experience a hay press demonstration, a hearth cooking, heirloom gardens, period music, and period trades, all c. 1860. switzcotourism.com

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Jun. 12-14 Elkhart Elkhart Co., North Reg. Island Park. 41st annual event.

Musical entertainment all weekend on the Island! Children’s en-tertainment. Food, art and craft vendors. elkhartindiana.org/parks

Jun. 13 Cambridge City Wayne Co., East Reg. Huddleston Farmhouse Fruit Jar Show Huddleston Farmhouse Inn Museum. A vintage jar, bottle and antique show set against the beau-tiful backdrop of the Huddleston Farmhouse! Enjoy tours of the historic house and grounds. visitrichmond.org

Jun. 13-14 Lebanon Boone Co., Central Reg. Colonial Market Days & Encampment Abner Longley Park. Experience life in the 18th century!

Shop with period merchants and visit with soldiers and families from the French & Indian War and American Revolution. colonial-marketdays.com

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Jun. 12-13; Jul. 10-11; Peru Miami Co., East Reg. Peru/Miami County Community Garage Sale City and Countywide. Garage sales. Lots of great items.

8am-5pm. enjoymiamicounty.org

Jun. 13 Buffalo White Co., West Reg. Buffalo Community Daze Fire Department, Lightstream Telephone Co. 9am-3pm: Car and Motorcycle Show: 7am4pm: Yard sales; brisket, buffalo burgers, wine and more.

Craft & Flea market. Vendors: Bounce house & more. enjoywhitecounty.com

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Jun. 12-13 LaFontaine Wabash Co., East Reg. LaFontaine “Ashland Days” Festival Branson St. and Wabash Ave. Seth Zahalka Memorial Car & Motorcycle show, lawn mower poker run, cornhole contest, live music, parade and more.

Jun. 14-20 Corydon Harrison Co., South Reg. Harrison County Fair Harrison County Fairgrounds.

Now in its 161st year, the Harrison County Fair is Indiana’s oldest continuously running county fair in the state. Enjoy fair classics: food, rides, games and more. thisisindiana.org

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Jun. 19 Shelbyville Shelby Co., Central Reg. Wine Walk Downtown Public Square.

Taste the unique flavors of local wineries as you stroll around historic downtown and visit local shops. mainstreetshelbyville.org

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Jun. 20 Rockville Parke Co., West Reg. Brick Street Market Rockville Square. Funky pop-up market in historic downtown.

Vintage, repurposed and unique items for your shopping delight. coveredbridges.com Round the Fountain Art Fair in Lafayette

Jun. 17-20 Knightstown Henry Co., East Reg. Knightstown Jubilee Days Town Square. Enjoy carnival rides, games, Citizen of the Year, queen contest, parade, Chamber Fish Wagon. Local businesses, restaurants and non-profit organizations.

Rain or shine. knightstownchamber.org Jun. 19-20 Ferdinand Dubois Co., South Reg. Ferdinand Heimatfest 18th Street Park. Enjoy free concerts with a nationally acclaimed headliner, free family fun zone, BBQ contest with sampling, car show, food vendors, and a long list of activities! ferdinandheimatfest.com Jun. 19-21 Rochester Fulton Co., North Reg. Fulton County Historical Power Show Fulton County Historical Society grounds. Fri.-Sat. parades and displays of tractors, garden trac-tors, hit-n-miss engines and antique trucks. Flea market, craft vendors, swap parts vendors, toy show. fultoncountyhistory.org 156

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Jun. 19-20 Scottsburg Scott Co., South Reg. Lexington Old Settlers Days Lexington Park. Oldest festival in Scott County! Food, music, games, vendors and other activi-ties in one of the most serene places in the state. greatscottindiana.com Jun. 19-Jul. 4 Richmond Wayne Co., East Reg. Shakespeare Festival Starr-Gennett Factory. The 7th season will be presented in the historic Starr-Gennett factory building in the beautiful Whitewater Gorge Park under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director, Patrick Flick. richmondshakespearefestival.org Jun. 19-20 Monticello White Co., West Reg. Spirit of Monticello Festival Downtown Courthouse Square.

Great live music, arts and craft vendors, huge food court, beer and wine garden, fire truck pull, family contests, talent show, huge kids’ play area, 5k run. spiritofmonticello.org

Jun. 20 Flora Carroll Co., West Reg. Hog Jog & Pork Pull Flora Town Park. Hog Jog 10k, 2-mile, “Runt Jog.” Pork pull 6:30pm. IPL, tractors and diesel pulls. hogjog.com Jun. 20 Greenfield Hancock Co., Central Reg. Superhero 5k & Fitness Festival Courthouse Plaza. Explore ways to get fit close to home!

Learn about local wellness programs and take part in heart-pumping fitness demonstrations. Run or walk the Superhero 5k! greenfieldmainstreet.org Jun. 20 Lafayette Tippecanoe Co., West Reg. TASTE of Tippecanoe Downtown Riverfront. Support the arts and enjoy live music & live art experiences, local cuisine, fireworks and more!

Children 12 and under are free. tasteoftippecanoe.org Jun. 20-21 Indianapolis Marion Co., Central Reg. Talbot Street Art Fair Between 16th and 21st Streets.

Indiana’s oldest juried art fair.

Featuring over 250 local and national artists. Food available. talbotstreet.org

Jun. 20-27 Richmond Wayne Co., East Reg. Wayne County 4-H Fair Fairgrounds. 4-H shows, track events, vendors, food, free entertainment, carnival, tractors, car show, special events, fireworks and much more!

Download our app! wayneco4hfair.com Jun. 21-27 Scottsburg Scott Co., South Reg. Scott County Fair Scott County Fairgrounds.

Get back to the basics of life and good ol’ family fun at the Scott County Fair. 42-acres of activities for everyone. Conveniently located 1 mile off I-65! scott-countyfairgrounds.com Jun. 24-27 North Webster (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.) North Webster Mermaid Festival Lions Club Festival Grounds.

75th annual. Vendors welcome and wanted! Amusements rides, free entertainment, 2 parades, demolition derby all over four days. Family fun and friendly. ATM Available. nwlionsclub.com Jun. 26-28 Griffith (Lake Co., North Reg.) Broad Street Blues and BBQ Festival Central Park. Some of the most talented blues artists from around the world and outstanding re-gional BBQ. Great Blues! Great BBQ! griffith.in.gov Jun. 26-28 Battle Ground Tippecanoe Co., West Reg. Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering Tippecanoe Battlefield Park.

Three-day acoustic music festival featuring the best in traditional music styles such as bluegrass, old time and string band. indianafiddlersgathering.org

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Jun. 26-27 Fremont Steuben Co., North Reg. Musicfest Downtown Fremont. Musical entertainment from jazz to country. Parade, kids games, fireworks and special merchant sales. fremontchamber.org Jun. 26-27 New Palestine Hancock Co., Central Reg. New Pal Summer Fest Main Street. Kids’ zone, beer and wine garden. Friday: live music. Saturday: live music, car show, food trucks, craft and vendor booths, and fireworks. newpalsummerfest.com Jun. 26-27 Waldron (Shelby Co., Central Reg.) Waldron Will Freedom Festival Waldron Jr Sr High. Waldron’s Freedom Festival fireworks display is a world-class show with small town pride. fb.com/groups/waldronwill/ about Jun. 27; Jul. 25; Aug. 22 Corydon (Harrison Co., South Reg.) Bluegrass on the Square Historic Downtown. Enjoy Bluegrass on the Square fea158

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4-8pm. thisisindiana.org/bluegrass

Jun. 27-28 Rockville Parke Co., West Reg. Covered Bridge Antique Power Club Tractor Drive Fairgrounds. Drive your antique tractor across the county for a unique tour of covered bridges and rural communities.

One or two-day drive. Fee includes meals and snacks. coveredbridges.com Jun. 27 New Castle Henry Co., East Reg. Millstone Farms Lavender Festival Millstone Farms and Gardens.

Celebrate lavender with plants, lavender products, demonstra-tions, music, vendors, massages, and food at our 3rd annual festival. Enjoy the aroma! 513-295-5360 Jun. 27-28 Martinsville Morgan Co., Central Reg. Morgan County Antique Machinery Association’s Show Fairgrounds. Antique tractors, oil field and hit-miss en-

Jun. 27-28 Richmond Wayne Co., East Reg. Secret Garden Tour Richmond Art Museum. Featuring intimate gardens located throughout the community.

Artists from the region will bring the landscape to the canvas by creating plein air paintings on site of many of the gardens. Shop the garden boutique featuring unique ironwork for gardens and land-scaping. visitrichmond.org Jun. 27 East Chicago Lake Co., North Reg. Rhythm & Soul Fest Washington Park. Celebrate Black Music Month by listening to the music. Bring your stepping shoes, chill, eat some food and get ready for a “feel good” time! Bring your lawn chairs. eastchicago.com Jun. 27 Fishers Hamilton Co., Central Reg. Spark! Fishers Fishers Municipal Complex.

Spark!Fishers delights visitors with a 5k, live entertainment, a street fair, parade, fireworks and more while celebrating our freedom and independence. sparkfishers.com Jul. 2-4 Kokomo Howard Co., East Reg. Haynes Apperson Festival Downtown, Foster Park.

Annual festival celebrating our community’s automotive history and heritage. Family fun, food, fireworks, parade, car shows, concerts, sports festival, rides, more. haynesappersonfestival.org

Jul. 3-4 New Pekin Washington Co., South Reg. 4th of July Celebration Pekin Park. Oldest consecutive annual 4th of July celebration in the nation, celebrating 188 years. 10am parade honors freedom. Amusement rides, flea market and fireworks. pcbo.webs.com Jul. 3-4 Carmel Hamilton Co., Central Reg. CarmelFest Carmel Civic Square. CarmelFest has something for everyone with our patriotic parade, spec-tacular fireworks, fantastic entertainment, festival food and marketplace shopping. Join us! carmelfest.net Jul. 3-4 Wolcott White Co., West Reg. Wolcott Summer Festival Wolcott House grounds & park.

52nd annual. Fireworks, free entertainment, tractor exhibit, car show, children’s putt-putt, flea markets, parade, food vendors. New attractions coming!

Garden tractor pull, big bounce fun house, 5k/duathlon. wolcottfestival.com Jul. 4 Delphi Carroll Co., West Reg. Canal Days Canal Park. Celebrate the 1850s canal era! Canal boat rides, interactive museum, artisan demon-strations, food and music. Fees for some venues. wabashanderiecanal.org Jun. 27; Jul. 4 Rockville Parke Co., West Reg. Parke Countians’ Favorite Fireworks Parke County. Celebrate firework shows beginning at dusk!

Jun. 27 - Rockville Lake Park, $5/car load. 765-569-6541 Jul. 4 - Montezuma, Free. coveredbridges.com

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Artists and craftsmen displaying for sale pottery, lamp work glass, handmade jewelry, lapidary art, paintings, photography, primitives, soaps, handmade brooms, wood carvings, handmade bags and much more. downtown • french lick, IN 877-422-9925

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Check out some of these great spring and early summer events in Hancock County Indiana! Find out how you can “Create Your Story” at one of these great events- and many more that can be found on the the Hancock County Tourism and Visitor’s Center website: www.visitinhancock.org

119 W North St. / Greenfield, In 317-477-8687 / www.visitinhancock.org

Easter Egg Hunt

Urban Barn and Friends Spring

McCordsville April 11, 2020

greenfield April 18, 2020

www.mccordsville.org

www.urbanbarnindy.com

greenfield April 18, 2020 www.mealsonwheelsonline.org

Riley Wrangler’s Craft Fair

Shirley Strawberry

Greenfield Strawberry Festival

Greenfield May 2, 2020 www.rileywranglers.org

Shirley May 16, 2020 www.townofshirley.com

Greenfield June 5, 2020 www.bradleyumc.org

Hancock County 4-H Fair

Superhero 5k and Fitness Festival

Greenfield June 19 - 26, 2020

greenfield June 20, 2020

www.yourhancockfairgrounds.com

www.greenfieldmainstreet.org

Boots and Bourbon

Summerfest N e w Pa l e s t i n e June 26-27, 2020 www.newpalsummerfest.com

Hancock County Fair Blinking carnival lights, music from a band, the smell of tasty food choices, and being able to get up close and personal with a llama, a sheep, or a cow - what better way to excite your senses than at a County Fair? But, just not any fair - the Hancock County Fair in Greenfield from June 19 - 26, 2020 charges NO admission and NO parking fee for the general fair experience. So if you are looking for a great place to spend an evening that won’t break the bank - consider a visit to Greenfield.

The Hancock County Fair is a 4-H event so there is lots to see each and every night. There are a variety of livestock shows in three different locations. Have you ever seen a llama in a costume? Well you can see that at Greenfield! How about a dog running an obstacle course? You can see that too! You can also see a talent show, a pet parade, and a fashion show.

The Pioneer Building has free music every evening along with a display of antique tractors. There is a Commerical building and a tent filled with local

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artisans, craftsmen and vendors. And let’s not forget the food! There is a wide variety of food choices: ribeye sandwhiches, pork burgers, the famous Tri-Kappa Donuts, the Lion’s Club’s Hot Buttered Corn on the Cob and 4-H Lemon ShakeUps. Of course, the carnival has a wide variety of rides and games that are guaranteed to thrill young and old alike.

If this doesn’t excite you - there are some great special feature events that will be ticketed. These include a auto-cross drag race, truck and quad drag race, a rodeo, Monster Trucks, and a Demolition Derby. Please go to www.yourhancockfairgrounds. com for more information about these events.

We hope to see you at the Hancock County 4H Fair!!

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Year Round Annual Festivals • Eight Golf Courses, including course designs by Pete Dye and Hale Irwin

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