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Be ready to get hungry.

With culinary tourism thriving throughout Indiana, we’ve dedicated this issue’s cover story to one of our favorite travel topics—food.

ON THE COVER Vera Mae’s Bistro in Muncie.

Pictured is their pan seared Chilean sea bass, Argentine chimichurri, celery root puree, baby zucchini, with ornamental kale. Photo courtesy Vera Mae’s Bistro

Be ready to get hungry. With culinary tourism thriving throughout Indiana, we’ve dedicated this issue’s cover story to one of our favorite travel topics—food. From burgers to steaks, dives to white tablecloths, Indiana’s locally-owned restaurants serve up great food—and great stories—that are worth a foodie road trip.

We’ve included highlights on Indiana Foodways Alliance food trails, which will help you set a course for eating your way across Indiana.

You’ll also read about Mark Damore, a passionate restauranteur who owns and operates The Lakehouse Grille in Culver. And, as featured on our cover, we will delight your senses with a highlight on Vera Mae’s Bistro in Muncie, where the “art” of food is as important as the taste.

The food theme continues in our State Parks feature, where you’ll read about great restaurants that allow diners to connect with the wilderness.

Also in this issue, you’ll learn about antique tractor shows that entertain the entire family. And, you’ll see why downtown Speedway is much more than “a day in May.” We’ve included information on some of the great festivals coming up this season, including Pierogi Fest in Whiting, which will serve up more than five million pierogis in a three-day period.

We’ll take you on a spectacular underground adventure at Squire Boone Caverns, then hit the Northern Indiana Heritage Trail, named one of America’s “Most Scenic Drives.”

And if you’re ready to find that authentic weekend getaway excursion, our website, travelindiana.com, is full of weekend getaway ideas, package deals, and photo contests. You’ll discover the Best Outdoor Destinations, Top Family Fun Attractions, Culinary Destinations, and much, much more.

So grab a napkin, grab your friends and family, and start planning that next Indiana road trip!

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LOC ATION: INDIANA ABOUT: FOODIES ARE WILLING TO DRIVE DISTANCES FOR DINING E XPERIENCES ...

AND BUILDING MEMORIES.

Michael Pearson was in the fourth grade when his family moved to the small community of Gaston, Indiana. An affable kid, he found his new schoolmates eager to give him the scoop on where to go and what to do. At the top of their list: Ivanhoe’s, in Upland.

For sandwiches, salads, and—oh, yeah—100 flavors of shakes and 100 flavors of sundaes.

Pearson quickly found his favorite: the Trojan Two, named after the local university’s mascot. A mint chocolate chip shake with cookie dough pieces, topped with a scoop of chocolate ice cream.

Pearson’s family believed it was

worth the 11-mile trip from home, even on bikes.

When Pearson moved to Muncie and the distance doubled, he continued to head for Ivanhoe’s.

Now he’s in Indianapolis, more than 50 miles away. And it’s been 25 years since that first trip to Ivanhoe’s. “Still worth it,” he says.

It’s a common sentiment among those who are willing to drive distances to get to their favorite eateries. It’s even got a name: Destination Dining.

“We’ve seen an evolution in culinary tourism,” says Lindsey Skeen, Marketing and Media Director with Indiana Foodways Alliance. “Travelers are now planning an entire getaway based on a visit to a particular restaurant. The dining experience is helping drive their decision on where to travel.”

The Kopper Kettle in Morristown is a prime example. It began as a stopping place between Cincinnati and Indianapolis about 1860, offering lodging as well as dining, and it traveliN Spring 2019

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remained in the same family until

Ivanhoe’s in Upland offers 100 flavors of shakes and 100 flavors of sundaes.

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1997. That’s when current owners Leigh and Kristi Langkabel bought it, spiffing up the surroundings while holding tightly to the restaurant’s food traditions. Family style dining is available.

The route between Cincy and Indy no longer passes through Morristown, but the restaurant continues to draw diners from miles away. Long known for Hoosier fried chicken, the Kopper Kettle has also

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The food. The ambiance. The history. And most of all, the heartwarming memories.

Reasons you’ll drive miles to get to those Hoosier eateries again and again because you just can’t get them out of your mind.

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Artists Colony Inn

become a destination for steak and seafood. The physical setting itself is worth a visit: Old World charm with whimsical enticements. Right now Peter Rabbit is seated at a table, waiting for someone to join him. The carrots are already on his plate. And when the weather’s nice, there’s outside dining.

Located in the heart of Nashville’s village, our charming colonial style Inn offers a variety of menu choices. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, we specialize in homemade foods, desserts and our special sweet potato fries with a brown sugar sauce.

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artistscolonyinn.com A wide variety of artwork and welcoming table settings greet diners at the Kopper Kettle in Morristown. Photo by Elizabeth Granger

Upscale Dining, House-Brewed Beer, Wood-Fired Pizza all under one roof!

As featured in USA Today, our restaurant, brewery, and pizzeria have helped make Fairmount a culinary destination! Hand-cut steaks, made-from-scratch recipes, and handcrafted beers are always on tap!

407 W. Washington Street, Fairmount 765-380-0137 www.grainsandgrill.com www.baddadbrewery.com Mon–Thurs 5:30pm-9pm, Fri–Sat 4pm-10pm Sun 11:30am-2:30pm

Fairmount’s dining history is far more recent. Barry and Joanie Howard grew up in Grant County, where they were high school sweethearts. They were away for about 10 years but returned to raise their sons. “I had always thought it would be fun to own a breakfast/ brunch restaurant, but that was not really what was needed in the area,” Joanie Howard says. “So we decided to offer steaks, seafood, burgers and craft beer. A restaurant that provides the type of food we like and the atmosphere we enjoy.”

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they added Bad Dad Brewery. And last December, a pizzeria.

The Howards renovated a 1940s John Deer implement building to create a country/farm-feel restaurant.

Food choices range from burgers, with G&G branded onto the top of the buns, to steaks and seafood. The No. 1 item is the Hoosier Hot Plate, a giant pork tenderloin smothered in creamy, sausage-studded sawmill gravy and served with baked potato and creamed corn.

Live music is in the brewery on a regular basis. In September G&G celebrates the James Dean festival with music and a parking lot party.

It also hosts two markets each year­— the next one June 22—with close to 100 vendors offering handmade items.

Both Howard sons, Derek and Patrick, are involved. So, too, are an increasing number of others as Fairmount’s downtown undergoes revitalization.

While some may think of breweries as only specializing in craft beer, visitors flock from all over to have a culinary experience at Byway Brewing in Hammond.

Grains & Grill owner Joanie Howard, and son Patrick Howard, have helped the town of Fairmount evolve into a dining destination.

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that if Arni’s took care of the community, the community will in turn take care of you. This philosophy has been a pretty successful one that has helped Arni’s become one of Indiana’s community restaurants and grow to 18 locations throughout the state.

With locations throughout Indiana including Lafayette, West Lafayette, Indianapolis, Greenwood, Columbus, Lebanon, Frankfort, Monticello, Rossville, Crawfordsville, Rensselaer, Pine Village, Floyds Knobs and New Albany, you are bound to find a location near you to get all of your Arni’s favorites.

Arni’s also offers full shipping of products all over the United States. To have one of Indiana’s finest traditions shipped straight to your door, visit www.MeetYouAtArnis.com.

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For over half a century, Arni’s has been serving fresh and delicious food with a friendly smile. When you come to Arni’s you’re getting more than just a good meal, you’re experiencing one of Indiana’s finest restaurant traditions.

Family and friends all gather here to experience the feelgood environment, great service and one of a kind thin crust pizza.

Arni Cohen opened the doors to the flagship restaurant in 1965 at Market Square Shopping Center in Lafayette.

Originally seating a little over 100 people, within 10 years Arni’s at Market Square was one of the largest restaurants in Indiana. The company is now owned by Arni’s two sons, Brad and Kurt Cohen. During his life, Arni was always described as a “living legend” and known for how great he was with people.

Arni had a philosophy to serve great food at a reasonable price, by employees that treat customers with respect; in return, your business will succeed. Even more important was his approach to the community. He believed

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Their chef takes pride in using fresh ingredients and making everything in house … even the ketchup. Their menu features creative dishes that include ingredients like “clock shadow curds,” “mango guacamole,” and “charred tomato.”

Live music attracts many every weekend to Firehouse BBQ & Blues in Richmond. Fireman Tom Broyles bought and renovated Fire Station No. 1 and, in 2012, opened the restaurant. Popular are pulled pork, ribs, and brisket—and the jar o’bacon. Nostalgia representing not only the firehouse but also the city’s blues history fills the rooms.

It’s barbecue in Converse, too, where Jefferson Street BBQ has re-energized the tiny town. Farm-tofork is the mantra, with many of the

Dining surprises await at the Story Inn in Brown County. Photo by Story Inn

food items sourced locally, and the servings are big.

In Story there’s … well … a story.

The entire experience comes as a surprise to first-time visitors. First there’s the thought that they might have taken a wrong turn, since Story

is 10 miles off State Road 46 on narrow, winding 135 in Brown County.

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your eyes first.” At Vera Mae’s Bistro in Muncie, patrons will enjoy food that is artistically presented. And their “upscale fusion cuisine” is equally as tasty on the palate as it is on the eyes. Featured on this issue’s cover, Vera Mae’s has been delighting diners for more than 20 years, thanks to owners Kent Shuff and Steve Fennimore. Their downtown Muncie location is a blend of historic architecture and modern local art, a nod to the care and creativity that Chef Cameron Bevan puts into his culinary masterpieces.

Roasted rack of lamb, sautéed baby zucchini, berry blast fluid gel, spiced rice crisps, pomegranate, coffee infused veal jus.

Red beet risotto, roasted candy beets, fennel, dianthus.

Bonge’s Tavern is in rural Perkinsville, in Madison County. Photo by Fred Granger

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include watching the chefs at work or enjoying an al fresco feel inside. Two lodgings are available, one within walking distance of the restaurant and the other on the Wagyu farm.

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cuisine with classical French roots that branches out to incorporate local foods. There’s even a garden in the restaurant’s yard with a chef who makes the morning rounds for that day’s meals. Because this is a true destination restaurant, visitors can opt to spend the night in one of their guest rooms or cottages.

A setting akin to the Story Inn is Bonge’s Tavern in Perkinsville.

Not so easy to find, either, but Bonge’s is putting the tiny berg on Hoosiers’ culinary map. A wait of up to two hours is not uncommon, especially during warm weather. So tailgating in the parking lot has taken on a life of its own. Party atmosphere outside followed by a culinary experience inside.

Multiple-award-winner Joseph Decuis, in northeastern Indiana’s Roanoke, offers fine dining with Wagyu beef raised nearby. Special dining rooms offer distinct settings that

Joseph Decuis, Roanoke.

More fine dining destinations can be found at two high-end restaurants in French Lick: French Lick Resort’s 1875: The Steakhouse, and Sinclair’s located at the West Baden Springs Hotel. Both are wellknown for their incredible food and ambiance, and draw visitors from both inside and outside of Indiana.

In Terre Haute, Stables Steakhouse features premium black angus steaks and more, all housed in a historic turn-of-thecentury Victorian stable building.

The unique architecture captures the city’s history, and was

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DeBrand Fine Chocolates, Fort Wayne.

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Walking Food Tours

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A guided tour full of intriguing tidbits about local history, architecture, food. Best of all, meeting the culinary wizards and tasting their magic. Welcome to walking food tours.

In Fort Wayne, the “walk, eat, enjoy tours” take small groups on a slow and easy 3½-hour walking tour of downtown that includes four tastings and eight history/architecture commentary stops over a 1¼-mile loop. The group is never larger than 12.

Participants stop—and taste—at The Gas House for filet with mashed potatoes, garlic butter and mushrooms; The Hoppy Gnome for a fattoush salad, a protein “and more;” Proximo for South American, Latin American, and Caribbean food; and DeBrand Fine Chocolates for dessert. The chef or owner typically comes out to meet the participants.

“By the time they’re done, they’re waddling back to their cars,” says local historian and tour founder Randy Harter.

Available April-September, the tours are now in their third year. www.fortwaynefoodtours.com The Taste of Wabash Foodie Tour introduces participants to shops, markets, cafes and coffee shops while they walk through historic downtown Wabash. The season is June-October, MondaySaturday, with at least six but no more than 15 participants. The tour is customized for each specific group, and always includes four food stops.

Here, too, the chef chats with participants. And there’s info that includes history with tales of local legends. Guests are always intrigued by the story of Modoc, a circus elephant who raced through town in 1942 to the local drugstore where peanuts were being roasted. The pachyderm was on the loose for five days. That drugstore is now Modoc’s Market.

A perennial favorite among the stops is Herrold on Hill, a bedand-breakfast which always surprises with its culinary choices.

The tours are led by Jennifer Long-Dillon, tourism manager for Visit Wabash County. She says she gets a mix of groups, locals as well as those from farther away. Comments have included “I never knew Wabash had something this unique” and “The Taste of Wabash really puts Wabash on the map.” www.visitwabashcounty.com

Fine dining and beautiful surroundings at French Lick Resort’s 1875: The Steakhouse.

Photo by Visit French Lick West Baden

originally built by the Terre Haute Brewing Company to house the horses that delivered beer forthe company.

It’s casual fine dining with Old World charm at Richmond’s Old Richmond Inn. Chef Galo Molina, from Ecuador, offers a menu that ranges from Hoosier favorites to dishes with an international flair.

In West Lafayette, O’Bryan’s Nine Irish Brothers focuses on the Emerald

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Restaurant in Gas City, with their fish and chips, beef stew and Yorkshire pudding, huntsman’s breakfast, cock-a-leekie soup.

Zydeco’s in Mooresville is a nod to Cajun cooking. Think red beans and rice, jambalaya, gumbo, crawfish etouffee, …. like good Cajun cuisine, not overly spicy.

And the ambiance alone is worth the drive; it’s oozing with so much character that diners will feel like they’ve been transported to New Orleans.

Decades-old memories of drive-ins with carhops send folks to the Triple XXX in West Lafayette. When it opened in 1929, it was the state’s first drive-in. It had carhops until 1986.

Triple XXX root beer was born

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Isle. Owner Jerry O’Bryan, the youngest of 14 children growing up on an Indiana farm, spent years thinking about the restaurant before it came to be. He considered his Irish heritage and his love of people, and he made research trips to Ireland to find the perfect pub to emulate.

The restaurant’s recipes are from O’Bryan’s family and from contacts in Ireland. Think bangers and mash, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie­— along with Jameson, Guinness, and Smithwick’s. And live Irish music on the weekends.

Two sister—or would that be brother?—restaurants are in Lafayette and Indianapolis.

The British Isles star at Payne’s

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Voted Indy’s best for over 20 years, featuring fresh made doughs, over 50 toppings, and a great selection of local craft beers and wines. Beautiful dining rooms, outdoor deck and rooftop seating!

Downtown Indy 329 Mass. Ave. 317-636-7662

The Handel’s Difference

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Carmel 111 W. Main St. 317-848-4488

For the best ice cream around, it’s hard to beat Handel’s on the north side of Indianapolis. Made daily, in-house, with premium ingredients and nearly 50 flavors to choose from (over 150 flavors in all) it’s the stuff of dreams.

Greg Glaros has owned and operated both the Fishers and Carmel Handel’s locations since 2002. “There’s some good ice cream places around,” he explains, “but many are made in a factory and shipped to stores. We are one of the few that make all our ice cream on-site daily— and we don’t skimp!”

Alice Handel started making ice cream in 1945, using strawberries from her backyard garden in Youngstown, Ohio. She sold it at her husband’s filling station garage. Thinking it not the best location to sell ice cream, he suggested she move across the street. She did, and the original Handel’s shop still operates there today.

Glaros grew up in Youngstown, so after 25 years in consumer electronics, and having moved to Carmel, it was a natural fit to bring his hometown icon to Indiana.

“Handel’s is an institution in Youngstown,” Glaros says. “Chocolate Pecan is a signature flavor. People want it the day it’s made, so it’s creamy and hasn’t set up.”

The Carmel and Fishers locations are the only in Indiana currently, and Glaros has handed the reigns to his son Jonny, who he says started “scooping” when he was 10 years old. Now, at age 30, Jonny runs both shops. They continue the tradition started by Alice Handel, with new flavor combinations each year.

A local favorite? According to Glaros, it’s “Spouse Like a House.”

Made with malted vanilla ice cream, with peanut butter ripple and chocolate-covered pretzels, it’s a to-die-for sweet and salty combination.

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317-255-5711 www.Bazbeaux.com

An independent, upscale American grill located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, featuring the world famous St. Elmo shrimp cocktail, pizza, burgers, sliders, and steaks, seafood, and chops.

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Duane Purvis, which includes peanut butter. It’s named for a 1930s Purdue football player who “ate peanut butter on everything.” There are more, named after Bernie Flowers, Bob Griese, Ryan Kerrigan, David Boudia, Ashley Burkhardt, …

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The Triple XXX Family Restaurant in West Lafayette has been welcoming diners since 1929.

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in the early 1900s, and eventually there were more than 100 stands throughout the country. Now the West Lafayette site is the only Triple XXX Thirst Station left.

The root beer recipe is original.

The chopped steak is like it’s always been. The most popular burger is the

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Great food and festive atmosphere at Zydeco’s in Mooresville. Photo by Visit Morgan County

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Lick pays homage to hometown basketball legend Larry Bird with plenty of Bird memorabilia along with casual cooking.

Harry’s Old Kettle Pub & Grill in Wabash, which began as a drive-in in the 1940s, continues to honor its traditions. That includes adding $1 bills to the ceiling to commemorate special occasions.

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In Plainfield, it’s the Oasis Diner that prompts wistfulness. Opened in 1954, it closed in 2008 when its owner suffered health problems. In 2010 Indiana Landmarks listed it on its “10 Most Endangered” list. But Doug Huff and Don Rector bought the diner­— and moved, restored and in 2014 reopened it.

Huff said patrons “usually come for the experience first, and then they come back for the food.” No carhops here, but there’s outside as well as inside dining.

The diner experience at Larrison’s Diner in downtown Seymour is steeped in history and character. Their building dates back more than 100 years, when it first opened as a grocery store. Today, the Larrison family still carries on the tradition of serving homestyle meals, including homemade fries, old-style hamburgers, and plate lunch specials.

International Flavors Fill the Air in Carmel!

Whether it’s homemade Kimchi at Omoni Korean Grill ,

old-world Italian recipes at Ristorante Roma or Donatello’s , or the Tandoori chicken at Amber Indian , your taste buds will delight in all the international flavors to be tasted when you visit Carmel.

This thriving city is home to a vibrant diversity of cultures,

including a significant Asian population, along with growing Hispanic and Eastern European influences. The result has been a boom in international restaurants from Greek to Italian, Indian to Korean, Thai to Jamaican.

What’s especially appetizing about Carmel’s international

food scene is that so many of these eateries are located within, or walking distance to, the Arts & Design District.

Take a trip to the islands at Jamaican Reggae Grill , with a

patio that overlooks the Monon Greenway (and is shared by a local craft brewery), serving up jerk chicken and pork dishes, Jamaican patties, and a variety of stews and other comfort food. And there’s also Main Street Poke’, an eatery offering fresh, delicious Hawaiian raw fish salads, rice bowls, and more.

The exterior as well as the interior of the Oasis Diner in Plainfield has been restored to its original 1954 appearance. Photo by Fred Granger

For an experience “across the pond,” take in lunch or a

proper afternoon tea at Tina’s Traditional Old English Kitchen .

Or just down the street you can enjoy traditional Mexican entrees and margaritas at Agave , which also offers outdoor seating in warmer months.

So do two stand-out Amish restaurants in northern Indiana, where the order of the day is “simple, wholesome cooking”­— fried chicken, mashed potatoes, noodles. And pie, with crust made from lard. Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury is the largest restaurant in Indiana.

Its Shipshewana counterpart is the Blue Gate Restaurant and Bakery, an award-winning

Exotic and spicy dishes not your scene? No worries; Carmel

is also home to some great classic American fare such as grilled burgers, gourmet pizzas, giant tenderloins and a variety of fresh salads. And, one of the newest to arrive in the Arts & Design District is the upscale Anthony’s Chophouse with a rooftop bar overlooking downtown Carmel.

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Don’t Miss Whiting’s Pierogi Fest® else in the United States. The city of Whiting, in northern Indiana along the Lake Michigan shore, celebrates the rich culinary tradition of Eastern Europe with Pierogi Fest—Indiana’s third-largest festival.

Hundreds of thousands of visitors convene on 119th Street to try all varieties of the famous Polish dumpling, which is traditionally stuffed with potato, boiled and topped with melted butter. In addition to offering the popular sauerkraut, ground beef, and cheese pierogis, vendors use other flavors like fruit jam and sour cream. If you don’t feel adventuresome, soft pretzels and Italian ice abound, and visitors can enjoy live music across several stages. This year’s event takes place July 26, 27, and 28. For more information go to www.pierogifest.net

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At the Whistle Stop Restaurant, just north of downtown Monon in White County, travelers can combine good food and a fun learning experience. The restaurant is located inside the Monon Connection Museum, which features a privately held collection of over 6,000 items of railroad artifacts and memorabilia. The museum and restaurant were inspired by the town’s rich railroad history surrounding the Monon Line that was created by the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railroad.

“Dining has become so much more than just the food,” Lindsey Skeen says. “It’s about having an overall experience. And people are willing to drive hours for these experiences … and to build memories.”

INDIANA CULINARY TRAILS

Chocolate Dome at West Baden Springs Hotel

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Famous tenderloin sandwich at 33 Brick Street in French Lick/West Baden

Our culinary trails will appease the most persnickety foodies.

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by choosing one of IFA’s culinary trails. As noted in the Wall Street Journal, IFA boasts the most culinary trails in America. Our 19 trails will lead you to discover the new and unique foods or old traditions through the Hoosier State! The most popular trails are the “Hoosier Pie” and “Tenderloin Lovers” trails. Happy Trails and Bon Appetite!

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Nothing is as fun to share and enjoy as a generous slice of homemade pie. When the Blue Gate opened in Shipshewana it had only 50 seats, but after 32 years the little restaurant has become a cornerstone of Amish Country, popular because of its great food, pie and service. Dine on their famous fried chicken, fresh from the bakery bread and of course one of their 29 kinds of pie. The Blue Gate is just one of the more than 20 restaurants, diners, bakeries and cafes along the trail.

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Wick’s Pies is celebrating 75 years! Duane “Wick” Wickersham founded Wick’s in 1944 with the goal of making great quality pies. Best Known for SUGAR CREAM PIE, Wick decided to patent his process for making it in 1962 as he ventured into larger scale production. In retirement he and his wife, Ruby, started Mrs. Wick’s Restaurant which makes 38 varieties of pies daily. Wick’s Family continues his tradition of making the best quality pies, pie shells and glazes.

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Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum, Columbus, Indiana has great ice cream, sodas, and food options like the gom sandwich. This fully refurbished 1900 ice cream parlor features double soda fountains, and is covered in marble and stained glass. Enjoy music from the collection of music boxes including a Welte orchestrion. Zaharakos is just one of the 22 assortment delights along the I Scream for Ice Cream Trail with ice cream parlors, drive-in and 50’s diner options.

Family owned and operated since 1965, Ivanhoe’s Restaurant in Upland, Indiana is The Hot Spot for ice cream lovers. Known for their incredible offering of 100 different shakes and 100 different sundaes, Ivanhoe’s also serves freshly ground hamburgers, huge hand breaded tenderloins, as well as tasty chicken salad and fruit salad. Did we mention the to-die-for strawberry shortcake? You’ll love the familyfriendly atmosphere and the great selection of comfort foods.

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Plan a road trip to Wheel House Donuts, a hidden gem in friendly Rockville, Indiana. Winner of Most Creative Donuts at Indy Donut Fest 2018! Wheel House offers custom cake donuts, made fresh every day. Enjoy the ambiance and the fast, free wi-fi while sipping a latte or nibbling a delicious deli sandwich. For breakfast, lunch and donuts, Wheel House provides a winning recipe for a great experience in the heart of friendly Parke County. Fresh, delicious, friendly: It’s as simple as that!

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In Indy’s inaugural Donut Day competition, Linne’s Bakery and Cafe came in second with their cake donuts, but locals will tell you they are first in every category. Danishes, twists, cookies, specialty cakes, pies and breads, you won’t go wrong with any selection at Linne’s. Then head out to The Bluebird for their Sugar Cream pie .... did we say melt in your mouth? These are just a sampling of the 20-plus stops on this sweet trail!

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RISE N’ SHINE TRAIL ANDERSON/MADISON COUNTY

Whether you’re looking for a cup of coffee, a quick-or leisurely-delicious breakfast creation, look no further than some of our popular restaurants in Madison County.

Try the fresh and flavorful donuts at Quack Daddy’s, a variety of pastries at Heaven’s Delight, bacon and eggs at Anita’s Kitchen, homemade biscuits and sausage gravy at Bobber’s Café at Shadyside, pancakes and omelets at The Toast, or classic breakfast skillets at Bill & Gloria Gaither’s Pure & Simple Café. Each restaurant offers their own take on your favorite breakfast! Madison County is just one community with wonderful breakfast locations. There are over 20 locations on the trail.

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Just Cruisin’ to Madison County where you’ll find four places that will transport you back to the 50’s & 60’s drive-ins. Jimmie’s Dairy Bar offers their tangerine shake & BBQ sloppy joe’s; the 29-seat Lemon Drop has been voted as having Madison County’s “Best French Fries,” which go great with their breaded pork tenderloin sandwich or onion burgers. Frazier’s Dairy Maid (seasonal) is one busy place on a hot summer day, known for their flurries, twist cones and sundaes. Gene’s Root Beer (seasonal) has a secret recipe root beer only available at your car window, comes in a frosted mug with free refills, and is great with a coney dog! All locations have menu items you’ll remember. Madison County is just one community with one or more of the over 15 family favorite diners and drive-ins.

TENDERLOIN LOVERS TRAIL H A M I LTO N C O U N T Y

Celebrating the 10th year in 2019, dine along the Tenderloin Trail™ in Hamilton County during Tenderloin Tuesdays™ in July. Each Tuesday restaurants will offer special deals and discounts on the Hoosier delicacy at locations in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield. Savor tasty tenderloins all year long at more than 50 restaurants including Sahm’s and Nickel Plate on the Tenderloin Trail™ in Hamilton County. Learn more and print the official Tenderloin Trail™ Passport at TenderloinTrail.com.

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If you’re looking for some of the best pork tenderloin in Indiana, go no further than Parke County! Here you’ll find everything from locallysourced tenderloin at the farm-to-table Turkey Run Gas & Grill, to specially-seasoned and pounded to perfection sandwiches at longtime favorites Mecca Tavern and 36 Saloon. Dine al fresco at Tastee Freeze or take it to go by the nearby scenic Wabash River. Head to Narrows located in historic Turkey Run State Park or at Under the Arch, you’ll enjoy country hometown atmosphere with great food. Parke County is just one community featuring some of the more than 50 locations on the trail serving this Indiana favorite.

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Experience Indiana’s only winery, brewery and distillery at a single location! Family owned and operated, Cedar Creek Winery, Brewing Company and Distillery offers three distinct experiences in one beautiful location, just three miles from downtown Martinsville, Indiana. Visit for an afternoon, or stay in the area all weekend and explore additional Indiana Foodways Alliance members throughout scenic Morgan County, Indiana. Learn more and plan your trip at visitmorgancountyin.com

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Pop the top and slurp your favorite soda in Lafayette – West Lafayette! The Igloo Frozen Custard’s two locations and The Original Frozen Custard all are known for their soda fountains with their homemade syrups and flavorings. Enjoy a cold, creamy, sudsy root beer or root beer float at Triple XXX Family Restaurant or Route 66 Diner. Lafayette Brewing Company has more than just beer, they make their own root beer and specialty sodas to try too. Lafayette – West Lafayette is home to many of the 15 locations on the trail.

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Owned and operated by the Doty family since 1995, the French Lick Winery is a staple along the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail in southern Indiana. Wine experts lead guests through the expansive list of over 30 different wines, ranging from dry to sweet, fortified and carbonated for a tickle of the senses.

While there, enjoy the Vintage Café serving Italian food, along with a gift shop and production viewing area. There are more than 15 locations to check out on the Wine, Wine, Anytime Trail.

SAVOR THE FLAVOR TRAIL FRENCH LICK

The German Café in French Lick is family-owned and operated giving you an authentic German experience, so much so you’ll feel like you’re part of their family. Many of the recipes have been handed down through the generations. Order individually or as a family platter to sample a number of their specialties including schnitzel, Hungarian goulasch, German noodles, bratwurst, knachwurst and hunter’s gravy. Desserts are baked fresh in-house.

Savor the Flavor has more than 25 restaurants on the trail.

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We highly recommend visiting the Oasis Diner in Plainfield, Indiana, along the historic National Road and sampling their house-made sodas including a local favorite, their butterscotch root beer. This recently renovated, authentic 1954 diner is dripping with the nostalgia you would expect from a roadside eatery and boasts plenty of food options as well including traditional favorites, such as burgers, tenderloins and all-day breakfast options.

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HERE FISHY, FISHY TRAIL MARSHALL COUNTY

Located across from the beautiful shores of Lake Maxinkuckee sits The Lakehouse Grille in Culver, Indiana. A family-owned restaurant that offers an amazing menu that will satisfy any appetite. Enjoy their famous Hawaiian Burger, one of the best Reubens you will ever eat or opt for Lakehouse’s delicious handmade Maryland crab cakes that will bring your taste buds alive. Lakehouse Grille is just one of the 20-plus stops on the Here Fishy, Fishy Trail.

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French Lick Resort, with its two historic hotels is known as much for their upscale dining as they are for their history. 1875: The Steakhouse, a classic openkitchen concept; savor the taste of their Lobster Mac & Cheese or enjoy a mouth-watering hand-cut steak. Sinclair’s is elegance & ambiance, beyond their menu – bask in the flavor of their Lobster Bisque or the Lamb Rack. End your experience with a signature Chocolate Dome. Visit more than 25 restaurants on this delicious trail.

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Enjoy lunch at the Hostess House in Marion, Indiana, a beautifully restored historic mansion listed on the National Historic Register. Try the chicken pecan salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing or enjoy the cranberry turkey sandwich on wheat berry bread. Savory soups vary daily. Be sure to save room for dessert, because you won’t want to miss the homemade butterscotch pie, hot apple dumplings, or the pecan ball delight. Lunch available on weekdays.

Lost River Market & Deli is a community grocery store featuring natural and organic food and as many local products as possible. Enjoy freshly prepared sandwiches, salad & soup bar, sweet treats, coffee and teas. They host a number of events throughout the year including cooking demonstrations. This is a local gathering spot to enjoy breakfast, lunch or a hot drink. Grab ‘n go, or sit and mingle with the locals. Lost River Market & Deli is just one of 15-plus stops on this trail.

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One of only 20 restaurants in the United States to receive the Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRöNA) award, one of the most respected honors in the dining and hospitality community, Center Cut is known for its elegant atmosphere, culinary excellence, superior wine library, and diverse liquor selection. The steakhouse at Indiana Grand also received the coveted Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. Shelby County also features The Fiddler’s Three, known for their prime rib, ribeyes and New York strip steaks, as well as the historic Kopper Kettle that serves up filet mignon to your specifications.

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Serving authentic Sicilian food, Procopio’s Pizza & Pasta is located in downtown Vincennes in a newly renovated 100-yearold building seating 139 people.

Features include a rustic wine and beer bar, a party room for events and catering service. The menu ranges from authentic Sicilian pasta dishes to various types of pizza, famous stuffed pizza, salads and appetizers. A nice selection of wines, bottled and draft beers are offered. Procopio’s is only one of the more than 15 locations serving savory Italian dishes along the trail.

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Located in a historic post office building from the 1930s, The Post Restaurant still has the old bar windows and a huge safe. The menu features appetizers, salads, wraps and tacos, sandwiches and delicious entrees. The pasta servings are huge! Wonderful atmosphere where you can enjoy a quiet dinner; and for those wanting the excitement of watching a ballgame, there are TVs. Known for their baked ziti and their fish tacos, they also have a children’s menu and a pizza menu. Every Wednesday is Wing Wednesday! Full bar with a selection of craft beer and wine.

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Orange County HomeGrown Farmer’s Market on Saturdays (May – October) in Orleans is where you’ll find locally grown produce, unique crafts, delicious baked goods, creative works of art, music jam sessions, Master Gardener, yoga classes, free coffee, demonstrations and Amish goods all in the Nation’s #10 Most Loved Farmers Market! More than a farm market, this is a gathering place creating a sense of community for locals and visitors alike.

There are more than 10 stops on the Farm to Table Trail.

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Payne’s Restaurant in Gas City, Indiana serves up a unique dining experience for your family. Grass-fed meats, fresh herbs grown in the on-site garden, and a wide range of vegan and gluten-free options always on the menu. British style fish ‘n chips, cock-a-leekie soup, and sticky toffee pudding are customer favorites, but Payne’s entire menu is decadently different.

From the apple, walnut & brie panini to the beef stew & Yorkshire pudding, the flavors and aromas will tantalize your taste buds.

WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER TRAIL S H E L BY C O U N T Y

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You will find no better chicken than at The Andy Griffith Show-themed Mayberry Café in Danville. This iconic, destination restaurant showcases everything fans love about the show. The old squad car sits out front for photos; every seat provides a view of televisions running non-stop episodes of the show; and the food, especially the house speciality fried chicken, is so good you will swear Aunt Bee made it herself. Mayberry Cafe is just one of the 10-plus restaurants on this trail.

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Home to the The Hog Pit, Montezuma Grill, and Aaron’s Lakehouse, Parke County boasts big BBQ flavor with lots of personality. At the Hog Pit inside 36 Saloon, you’ll enjoy fresh, slow smoked meats with mesquite wood, served in a fun, decorative atmosphere. Or stop by the Montezuma Grill for a little Latin flair in your BBQ. Aaron’s Lakehouse is a tasty stop on the BBQ trail, and also features a delicious salad bar and eclectic menu with steak, pizza, seafood, and more. Parke County is just one community that has one or more of the more than 10 mouth watering BBQ locations on the trail.

Shelby County restaurants know their fried chicken! The Bluebird in Morristown follows a recipe passed down through 3 generations, with inspiration from Colonel Sanders himself, who worked with the Tracy Family in the 1950s. Don’t forget about The Chicken Inn in Shelbyville—the Hardin Family also serves up broasted Chicken that is known throughout the state with its crispy breading and juicy chicken, complete with fried biscuits and home made apple butter.

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COFFEE & TEA ROOM TRAIL FRENCH LICK

Indulge in a gourmet coffee drink or treat yourself to a proper afternoon tea in an exquisite setting, the choice is yours. French Lick’s Ice Cream & Coffee Bar offers a variety of ways to get your caffeine fix with hot or cold beverages along with a selection of Artisan Teas. West Baden Springs Hotel hosts Afternoon Tea in the elegant Atrium complete with finger sandwiches, petit fours and scones. Treat yourself at more than 15 locations along the Coffee & Tea Room Trail.

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Surrounded by 325 wooded acres in the heart of Brown County Indiana, Hard Truth Hills is a must-experience destination. It is home to the Hard Truth Distilling Co., Hard Truth Hills’ Big Woods restaurant and our Tours and Tastings Center, offering unique variety of crafted guest experiences.

Only one hour from downtown Indianapolis, Hard Truth Hills is an incredible destination for friends, fans and new faces.

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A true artisan distillery where their devotion is presenting the world a truly agrarian spirit built from the ground up in Indiana.

Spirits of French Lick mill all their own grains on site, with as much passion for the raw materials as for the finished products. Their only rule: “Respect the Grain.” Featuring some unique spirits including Aquavit, Old Tom Gin, Absinthe Le Blue, Blackberry Eau-De-Vie, Vodka, Bourbon and more. Check out our other Indiana distilleries on this new trail.

BURGERS AND DOGS TRAIL FA I R M O U N T

Get ready for comfort food served with an upscale twist.

Grains & Grill Restaurant in Fairmount, Indiana creates tantalizing burgers, steaks, and seafood. Try their delicious House Burger topped with Bacon Jam, Fried Onions, & White Cheddar or choose the Bacon Mac & Cheese Burger topped with Applewood Smoked Bacon and creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese.

Bad Dad Brewery, a local brewery right next door, offers a wide variety of craft beers on tap.

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The Backstep Brewing Company was founded in April of 2016 when two career firefighters took a chance on a run-down dive bar and abandoned prohibition-era hotel. Co-founders Jim Boros and Patrick Pennington not only worked on the same fire engine, but also shared a passion for all things craft beer. What started out as a fun hobby and pastime, eventually turned into starting their own brewery and taproom. This is one of more than 15 stops on this trail.

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Try a bison burger at Lafayette Brewing Company. The Duane Purvis Burger (with peanut butter) is a hit at Triple XXX Family Restaurant or Route 66 Diner. Enjoy Sgt. Preston’s Patty Melt, on the patio!

Vegetarian? Try the Spicy Black Bean Burger at EMT Food Truck! For a twist on the “dog” try O’Bryan’s Nine Irish Brother’s Bangers and Mashed. Lafayette-West Lafayette is home to several of the over 50 eateries on this trail.

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If you are a wine, tea, or garden aficionado, a stop at Stream Cliff Herb Farm and Winery in Commiskey, just south of North Vernon, is a must! If you’ve never been there, you’re in for a treat. Lush, manicured gardens lure visitors into charming shops, cafes, tearooms and best of all, a delicious winery. This sixgeneration family farm dates back to the Civil War. Morgan’s Raiders, a band of Confederate soldiers, tore through the region back in the 1860s, with Stream Cliff Farm in their path.

History buffs will savor recounting the steps of this reckless band of rebels. www.streamclifffarm.com

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WAYNE COUNTY – Six months ago Jordan Service and Lindsay Garner didn’t know each other. But a mutual friend knew of their singular passion— baking—and suggested the two meet.

Separately, they’d been creating intricately-decorated cookies, cakes, cupcakes and doughnuts in their homes.

The two 20-somethings hit it off right away, and voila! In a business marriage made in baking heaven, they’ve opened Gigglebox Sweets & Treats in the Loft in Richmond’s Depot District.

Oh-so-girlish pinks and florals combine with sights and scents of elaborately-trimmed sweets to welcome shoppers to a space that exudes fun. They’re calling it a bakery boutique, with items to enjoy there with a cup of coffee or to take out.

The sweet shop is the newest addition to Richmond’s varied dining scene.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon bite, late-night snack— there’s a place for all that in Wayne County.

Breakfast begins early at AJ’s

Elaborate sweets are the star of the show at Gigglebox Sweets & Treats, in the Loft in Richmond’s Depot District. Photo by Gigglebox Sweets & Treats

Main Street Diner on U.S. 40 in Richmond. It’s been AJ’s a mere three years, since owner Josh Orbik moved from Paulee Restaurant in the Depot District. It’s got 14 stools at the counter and five booths, all generally filled each morning with locals—and visitors who ask where the locals eat.

(The 10-seat Paulee, meanwhile, is being renovated by Tom Broyles of Firehouse BBQ & Blues and will reopen in the summer for breakfast.)

Freshly roasted craft coffees are available at 6 a.m. weekdays at Roscoe’s East on U.S. 40, and 7 a.m.

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at Roscoe’s Coffee & Tap Room in the Depot District. Hours are a bit later on weekends. From early morning to late night, there are light sandwiches and salads as well as craft beer and wine.

Downtown has the Tin Lizzie Cafe, with opening hours a little later since it offers both breakfast and lunch.

Lumpy’s Café in Cambridge City opens at 6 a.m. And now it’s open until 8 p.m. weekdays.

Cinnamon Spice Bakery, on the west edge of Centerville, is a quick breakfast stop for coffee and doughnuts­unless the inviting

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On the next block, where Firehouse No. 1 was built in 1860, there’s Firehouse BBQ & Blues.

Fireman Broyles had always loved the old building. “It was so cool, but it was in bad disrepair,” he said. “I like historic preservation, refurbishing buildings, fixing up a place.”

And he’d always been interested in barbecue.

So in 2012, his passions merged with the opening of Firehouse BBQ

& Blues. The restaurant honors its firefighter past with murals, patches from fire stations throughout the country, even a fireman’s pole.

Entrees focus on hickory smoked meats—and that jar o’ bacon. The music speaks of Richmond’s strong history of recordings in the 1920s with Gennett Records. On Friday and Saturday nights there’s live music.

The classy/casual Cordial Cork, opened just last year, began with the idea of wines by owner Adam Melton and desserts by Liza Cakes, but diners wanted more. So chef Charles Henderson is always cooking up something new. His lollipop chicken is a hit, as are his loaded brisket nachos and salmon capellini. “We started small, and we keep adding,” Melton says.

Legends Southside Bar & Grill, on the other hand, was established decades ago. The tavern at South 5th and D Street became the neighborhood gathering spot along the lines of “Cheers.”

The Legend burger is its No. 1 seller, with the roast beef sandwich coming in at No. 2 and the Penguin— that is, the Legend’s tenderloin—at No. 3.

Cambridge City’s No. 9 Grille boasts of great steaks, burgers and other proteins.

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same time: That’s the Old Richmond Inn. Comfort foods, dishes with international influences, and decadent desserts are created by chef/owner Galo Molina. Other local options owned by the Molinas offer different experiences: Galo’s Italian Grill, Ainsley’s Café & Harbor Bar, and 5th Street Coffee and Bagel where all the restaurants’ breads are made.

On U.S. 27—the Quaker Trace— Fountain Acres Amish Market offers samples aplenty: ice cream, cheeses, salads, even frozen items in small sample cups on the freezer shelves.

Be aware that the market does not accept credit cards.

In Hagerstown, the place to stop is Abbott’s Candies. And the candy to get is caramels. Crafted the oldfashioned way—small batches, hand cut, hand wrapped, hand packaged.

And while the huge cooking pot is stirred continually by a hand-made paddle that’s been mechanized, its molten treasure is still poured by two workers. Another must-stop in Hagerstown is Willie & Reds, which features a full-service menu, bar, and historically popular smorgasbord.

A mid-day treat—ice cream, perhaps—is available at Ullery’s Homemade Ice Cream in Richmond.

Or mix it up a bit and have ice cream for dessert before dinner. Lots of choices morning, noon, and night.

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atmosphere compels a respite at one of the small tables.

Lunch spots also provide something quick as well as tasty invitations to linger. Most remain open until late in the evening, when diners plan to enjoy an unhurried dinner.

Little Sheba’s Sandwich Shop opened in 1990. In 2002 Steve Terzini bought it, name and all. “Every time they (the previous owners) would get in an argument, he’d say, ’Who do you think you are, the Queen of Sheba?’”

Now the sandwich shop is a restaurant/bar/banquet room.

The Sheba burger is the No. 1 seller. “That’s what we’re noted for,” Terzini says. Also popular are Italian subs, Greek pizzas, Reubens.

Altogether, more than 40 custom sandwiches. There are no fried foods.

It’s definitely a lunch spot, with a growing dinner crowd.

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LOC ATION: NORTHERN INDIANA RESTAURANT: THE L AKEHOUSE GRILLE 620 E. L AKE SHORE DR. CULVER, IN 46511 574-842-2234 OWNER: MARK DAMORE WEBSITE: THEL AKEHOUSECULVER.COM FOOD: LITE DINNERS TO FOUR COURSE DINNERS.

In warmer weather, patrons love the view from the outdoor patio.

Spend just five minutes with Mark Damore and you’ll have no doubt just how passionate he is about his family.

And his food. And his town.

It’s all three of these that ultimately

led him to his dream job, owning and operating The Lakehouse Grille in Culver, Indiana.

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come here for the first time, they’re astonished. You drive through the middle of cornfields then suddenly you see an oasis.” Mark calls Culver “a little part lake town, a little part college town.” And he credits a collective spirit of the town’s local residents, seasonal residents and business community for coming together to help create a place with an impressive history and “Mayberry vibe.”

Mark purchased The Lakehouse Grille in early 2012, holding its grand opening in May of that same year. Its prime location, with views of Lake Maxinkuckee just across the street, created an opportunity for Mark to not only incorporate a lake theme— there’s a 20-foot sailboat suspended from the ceiling—but provide additional outside patio seating for warmer months.

He gives a ton of praise to his “amazing parents,” who are originally from Chicago and purchased a cottage on Lake Maxinkuckee in 1998. Mark always loved it when his family would say “let’s go to the lake house.” He wanted to play off that saying with

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One of the most popular dishes, the Reuben sandwich.

Mark describes Dana as “pure and kind” and credits her for keeping him balanced. “There’s so much to do behind the scenes here, “Mark says, “so I don’t get as much time on the floor as I’d like. Dana helps fill that void. The guests love her natural ability to relate to them.”

At the end of the day, Mark says the only big objective he has for his business is simple: to make people happy. “We care about every single one of our patrons so, so much,” Mark says.

“If someone has a great experience here, mission accomplished.”

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The corned beef is slow cooked for 16 hours before it will ever end up on a Reuben sandwich, and the ribs are roasted up to five hours. “The ribs are incredibly popular,” Mark says. “And we’re not even a barbecue joint.”

Other patron-popular items are the fish & chips, steaks, and the chicken bacon club. In fact, one loyal guest usually comes in multiple times every week just to get his club sandwich.

But it’s the burgers that are the best-sellers, and the biggest awardwinners. Their Hawaiian Burger was a finalist in the Northern Indiana Burger Wars and even took second place in a “100 Best Burgers in 100 miles” featurette based out of northern Indiana. It’s topped with fresh grilled pineapple and their very own teriyaki sauce. Other popular burgers are the Walking Boss that comes with homemade cole slaw, corned beef, over-easy egg, and swiss cheese; and the French Onion Burger which is actually cooked in French onion soup, and topped with croutons, caramelized onion, mozzarella and swiss cheese…and served with a side of French onion broth.

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The barbecue ribs are one of the best-sellers.

It’s a family affair—Mark and Dana Damore.

Beyond burgers, The Lakehouse Grille has earned plenty more awards.

They’ve received multiple first-place honors in the “Best of Marshall County”—Best Bar & Grill, Best Fine Dining, Best Seafood, Best Steak, Best Restaurant Service, and Most Romantic.

And speaking of romance, Mark’s wife, Dana, grew up in Culver and shares Mark’s passion for the restaurant business. “I couldn’t do it without her,” Mark says with a generous smile. “She’s very gifted and creative. She has a way of taking ideas and making them a reality.”

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his restaurant, hoping “let’s go to The Lakehouse (restaurant)” would bring up those same positive feelings from his guests.

Quite humble, Mark hesitates to “brag” about his food and the awards that have come with it. But he is open to talking about the quality and pride that goes into every dish, how almost everything is made from scratch, and why he stays focused on what his guests expect and enjoy. “Complex dishes are a trend right now,” Mark explains. “But complexity can hide the quality of the dish itself. Our dishes have to speak for themselves to appeal to a very broad audience.”

And speak they do. The crab cake recipe stems from Maryland where they often use very little filler. The star of the crab cakes? Crab, crab, and more crab.Enjoyed with a side of homemade remoulade sauce, they would even please folks from Maryland.

Two more dishes that show up on the “wow” meter are the barbecue ribs and the Reuben sandwich—and both require patience.

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LOC ATION: INDY METRO INDIANA TOWN: SPEEDWAY WEBSITE: SPEEDWAYINDIANA.COM ABOUT: BUILDING ON A RICH HISTORY AND COMMUNIT Y SPIRIT WITH A RENEWED VISION THAT IS CHANGING THE FACE OF THE TOWN, AND THE FUTURE OF ITS RESIDENTS.

SPEEDWAY – There’s more to Speedway, Indiana, than the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. And there’s an increasing number of reasons to visit throughout the year, not merely in May. Speedway’s revitalized Main Street, just six blocks in length from 10th to 16th streets, is a mix of eateries, shops, family activities and more—all within walking distance of the IMS. Coming soon: apartments, condos and a hotel with retail spaces.

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mile pocket surrounded by the city of Indianapolis, has 12,000 residents.

But first, a history lesson. The town began with the vision of The Founding Four—Carl Fisher, James Allison, Frank Wheeler and Arthur Newby. They were all about the automobile during its infancy. In 1909 they built a 2½-mile oval race track to test innovations in the growing auto industry. The 500-mile International Sweepstakes, which became the Indianapolis 500, began in 1911.

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They grew the town, then named Speedway City. It was a planned residential community centered on an industrial complex. The idea was to create a “city without horses, where residents would drive automobiles, as well as participate in creating mechanical parts for new modes of transportation.”

It meant factories, not retail shops, near the race track. On Main Street.

The factories changed over the years, even switching gears during World War I to repair fighter planes. In later years, Speedway factories manufactured engines for fighter planes.

Speedway still has industrial ties to the auto and aircraft industries, but not so much on Main Street.

That area declined like so many cities’ downtowns. “The saying was that you could kick a soccer ball down Main Street from 16th Street to 10th Street and not hit anything,” economic development director Tim Gropp says.

The Dallara IndyCar Factory welcomes visitors with an interactive museum and tours.

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Crazy soda pop flavors can be found at the Famous Soda and Candy Company.

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In 2005 the town created a redevelopment commission; it created a strategic plan. Physical revitalization began in 2011.

Buildings were demolished, sites were cleaned up, the infrastructure

was modernized. There’s now a roundabout at the intersection of Main Street, 16th Street, and Crawfordsville Road. In 2012 businesses began building or renovating. Dallara was the first big project.

“What a great first project,” Gropp says. “They had been the catalyst— and continue to be the catalyst—for the Main Street development.”

The Dallara IndyCar Factory is a museum/factory/event space focused on the building of IndyCars.

It welcomes visitors WednesdaySaturday, unless hosting a special event, with a display of both fullsize cars and smaller wind-tunnel models. An interactive museum shares the science of building cars, and it invites visitors to drive racing simulators. A tour goes through the Dallara and IndyCar Experience garage. Reservations can be made to ride in an IndyCar two-seater in either a street-legal model on town streets or on the IMS oval.

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experience,” says Dallara’s James Sell.

“You can touch and feel racing here.

You can get in a simulator and drive a car. You can take a tour and learn how they’re made. You can change a tire in a pit stop challenge. You can take a ride in a real car outside.”

The real cars at Speedway Indoor Karting are go karts. Three racing tracks with several sizes and kinds of karts are available to the public. Kids must be at least 8 years of age.

“They (owner Sarah Fisher and her husband, Andy O’Gara) started in go karts,” says Marissa Johnson, SIK director of engagement. “For them, this is what’s fun about racing. They want to give people the experience of the thrill on a smaller scale.”

SIK also has the 1911 Grill, a family restaurant named to honor the year of the first IMS race. Upstairs there are mini bowling (think duck pin bowling) and electronic sports.

“Karting is great, but it’s not for everyone,” Johnson says. The area overlooks the karting tracks.

“Wait till you see my new outside that’s coming,” says owner Liz Glover. She’s partnering with Speedway’s schools to revamp her building with a mural of race cars and the race track.

Right behind Charlie Brown’s is B. Erin Designs with furniture and home decor. “Recycled, repurposed, re-loved,” owner/designer Brooke Minnix says.

The first full-service restaurant/ bar to move to Main Street after the revitalization started is Dawson’s on Main, which opens at 11 a.m. “We

the only ones with lettuce and tomatoes. “We’re not fast food, but we’re fast,” Rios says.

On the other end of Main Street is Big Woods Brewery, a rustic lodge-feeling restaurant/bar with big timbers and high ceilings. Gropp says Daredevil Brewery is the hot spot in May. And that the A.J. Foyt Wine Vault is the perfect place for a nightcap. “Just being around the memorabilia of A.J. Foyt—it’s a really cool atmosphere.”

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pins, pit badges, cards, photos, tickets—are available in the Main Attraction Antique Mall, along with plenty of other kinds of merchandise. Items are from a number of dealers; prices range from a couple bucks to several hundred.

Race-related items are also available next door at Three Sisters and a Trunk. Owner Marie Hall says she has “a little bit of this, a little bit of that, and a whole bunch more around the corner.” She mostly has clothes and race memorabilia, “but one month out of the year we’re all black and white.”

And then there’s the Famous Soda and Candy Company that welcomes patrons “back to the past” with lots of taffy flavors as well as candies that include jaw busters, toxic waste, squirrel nut zippers. Soda pop includes bacon soda, mustard-flavored soda and even KISS soda. Brought to you by the same folks who have Famous Tomato nearby on 10th Street.

All in all, just six blocks— but with a great variety of places to investigate.

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love it here,” says bartender Andy Foxworthy. “It’s only getting busier.”

Another eatery is Barbecue and Bourbon on Main, where pulled pork is the best seller—and an oldfashioned the favorite drink. “And dirty lemonade,” owner Marcia Huff says. “That’s another accident,” made with bourbon, sweet tea and lemonade, combined one night when that’s all they had.

Huff and her husband co-own Tacos and Tequila on Main, in the next block. Co-owner Gerardo Rios serves dishes from his native Mexico—along with Gringo tacos,

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Across the street is Charlie Brown’s Pancake & Steak House, which preceded the Main Street revitalization. It opened in another Speedway location in 1975 and moved to Main Street in 1996.

Many consider it a town tradition.

The ‘50s-style diner, which serves breakfast and lunch, is filled with racing memorabilia—and folks from the world of racing. “No matter how much Main Street changes, this place always stays the same,” says a long-time patron. “Even the pictures. Look at this place. It’s got character.”

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H ISTORY The town of Speedway began with the vision of The Founding Four—Carl Fisher, James Allison, Frank Wheeler and Arthur Newby, all leaders in the automotive industry in the early 1900s.

In 1909 they built a 2½-mile oval race track to test innovations in the growing auto industry.

The 500-mile International Sweepstakes, which became the Indianapolis 500, began in 1911.

They grew the town, then named Speedway City. It was a planned residential community centered on an industrial complex. The idea was to create a “city without horses, where residents would drive automobiles, as well as participate in creating mechanical parts for new modes of transportation.”

It meant factories, not retail shops, near the race track. On Main Street.

The factories changed over the years, even switching gears during World War I to repair fighter planes. The speedway was their landing strip. In later years, Speedway factories manufactured engines for fighter planes.

Shopping Three Sisters and a Trunk Boutique and race-related items.

Bell Helmets One of the world’s leading sellers of racing helmets and auto racing accessories.

Main Attraction Antique Mall Race memorabilia and more.

B. Erin Designs Recycled and repurposed furniture and home décor.

Famous Soda and Candy Company Great soda and candy shop for all ages.

City Dogs Grocery Quality products and services for your furry friends.

Tolen’s Florist Flowers and gifts for all occasions.

IMS Trackside Gift Shop Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s “official” gift shop, open year-round.

Famous Tomato Fresh market and specialty store featuring unique food products.

Culinary Mug ‘N Bun A vintage drive-in serving classic sandwiches and homemade root beer for more than 50 years.

Big Woods Craft food, beer, and spirits.

Dawson’s on Main Steaks, seafood, and homestyle dining in the heart of Speedway.

Daredevil Brewery Great food and locallycrafted beers.

Barbecue and Bourbon on Main Hearty plates of BBQ & whiskey cocktails.

SCENE O’Reilly’s Irish Pub Traditional Irish fare.

1911 Grill Full-service restaurant and bar located within Speedway Indoor Karting.

Tacos & Tequila Fresh, traditional Mexican fare.

AJ Foyt Wine Vault Part wine bar, part lounge, part Foyt museum, the Foyt Wine Vault has a little of everything for anyone.

Charlie Brown’s Pancake & Steak Famous in Speedway since 1975, serving traditional American meals.

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NASCAR Hauler Parade

5:30PM – 7:30PM

Main Street Watch the fan-favorite Hauler Parade roll down Main Street.

Dallara Indy Car Factory Sip, savor, and schmooze.

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IWIT Championship LPGA Tour Event www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/events/lpga/ buy-tickets

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Lights at the Brickyard Indianapolis Motor Speedway Drive-through holiday display totaling more than 3 million bright lights on a 2-mile course through the IMS infield and historic oval.

ATTRACTIONS Dallara IndyCar Factory 23,000 square feet of interactive and hands-on exhibits centered around the world’s fastest sport!

Indy Racing Experience The only IndyCar experiences at the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Speedway Indoor Karting Top rated, world-class indoor karting facility for arrive and drive karting and events located in the heart of Speedway.

B & O Trail Bike or hike this 1.6 mile trail from Main Street to Eagle Creek. www.speedwaytrails.com Brickyard Crossing Golf Course Voted as one of the Top 100 American Public Golf Courses by Golf Digest and Golfweek.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum One of the world’s premier collections of automotive and motor racing vehicles and artifacts.

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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— 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.

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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.

Don’t miss the 27th Annual Hot Dog Festival July 26-27 in Downtown, Frankfort!

Featuring Dachshund Racing, Hot Dog Eating Competition, 5K Bun Run/Walk, Street Vaulting, Arts & Crafts, flea market, Kids area, live music, talent competition, and friendly competitions.

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, celebrating its 52nd year August 31 through September 3. 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.

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Because of the lakes, Monticello is a tourism destination. The City is friendly, energetic, bright, busy, crowded and fun! Enjoy Monticello/ White County…Walk-Through Monticello and experience a new adventure with every step! Visit us today…the welcome mat is out!

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Imagine starting your day with the sunrise just beginning to show through the window as you sip your cup of coffee and relax in the quiet wilderness all around you.

The birds begin to sing but you can’t see one until yes, there it is.

A cardinal has just come to the birdfeeder on the window you’re sitting next to, as if it’s saying good morning just to you.

That can be reality in the restaurants at Indiana’s state park inns. All seven have unique dining spaces reflecting their location.

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restaurant at Indiana’s oldest state park, McCormick’s Creek in Spencer—our flying friends are even part of its the name.

The Birdhouse Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with canyon burgers and oversized pork tenderloins among the specialties and has birdhouse porch, a windowlined area perfect for wildlife viewing, according to Karen

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Carroll County to the Historic

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Centuries of Transportation Wabash & Erie Canal Park

May 25 & 26

Antique Tractor Show- Adams Mill

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Speaking of views, one of the

fourth for best pie in a recent

State Parks. Weekend visitors can

best is at Clifty Falls State Park’s

Visit Indiana online poll for its

enjoy the Friday night barbecue

Falls Restaurant in Madison. From

sugar cream.

buffet. The restaurant is open every

the dining room you can take in not

The Garrison Restaurant at Fort

day from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. for

only the park grounds, but also the

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place you can even get a nice layout

your meal. Located in what was

to 3 p.m. It’s open for dinner

of downtown Madison, which is

originally the officer’s club at the

Sunday through Thursday from

just a few miles away. The food is

fort, the restaurant is known for

5 to 7:30 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.

as good as the view, with a buffet

its Sunday brunch and is a popular

Friday and Saturday.

featuring many homestyle classics.

Mother’s Day destination. It features

Spring Mill’s Millstone Dining

It’s open Sunday through Thursday

Midwest as well as Friday and

Room in Mitchell is also a great

from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for

Saturday evenings from 5 to 8:30

place to watch wildlife and catch

dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and

p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to

scenery from one of the higher

Saturday dinner hours are extended

2:30 p.m. The inn is also known for

perches in the park. There is a

to 9 p.m., and there is a breakfast

its pies, including pecan.

fireplace as well as windows to

buffet from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday

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enjoy the view and enjoy a filling

and Saturday. Falls Restaurant is

be found at Potawatomi Inn’s dining

lunch or dinner buffet.

also known for its pies, ranking

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boat motors hang from the ceiling, Native American and mechanical past. There’s also a view, with Lake James and scenic gardens visible from the dining area. Broasted chicken is the specialty of the restaurant according to Hinton, but don’t miss breakfast either. It features a made-to-order omelet bar as well as a waffle station.

Potawatomi is open Monday through Saturday for breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. and for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday brunch is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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in Marshall also has unique

the warm-weather months as well

surroundings inside and out. Brick

as a little history on Abe Martin

walls and hardwood flooring make

posted near the entrance to the

it feel cozy and homey according to

restaurant. It features specialty

Hinton. The restaurant also features

buffets on the weekends as well

buffets like the others, and the soup

as the country cooking Abe Martin

and salad bar is not to be missed.

himself would have liked. The

The fried chicken is a specialty.

restaurant’s mini peanut butter pie

Freshly made boxed lunches are

is must-try for dessert.

available for people who want a

Holidays at all of the state park

lunch on the go while hiking through

inns are popular, as anywhere

the striking scenery. The restaurant

from 4,000 to 8,000 guests can be

is open daily for breakfast from 7 to

served on those days. Reservations

10 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2

are recommended for those times.

p.m. and dinner from 5 to 8 p.m.

For more information on any

The name of Abe Martin Lodge’s

of these restaurants or inns

restaurant at Brown County State

call 1-877-LODGES -1 or the

Park, Little Gem Restaurant, says it

individual properties.

The Inn

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Grounds

Corporate

Weddings

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BY THE L AKE. The BoatHouse Restaurant in the Village of Winona. Photo by Visit Kosciusko County

Kosciusko County is home to more than 100 lakes, so it’s no wonder people travel to the area to enjoy their favorite outdoor activities, especially on the water.

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including rentals, for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and so much more.

But one of our favorite pasttimes—dining—can be enjoyed the same way: outside

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The county calls these restaurants their “fresh air flavor” and although they’re open yearround, their warm weather seating options are noteworthy. Some will

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signature BoatHouse Restaurant.

Considered “upscale casual,” this eatery boasts some of the best views of Winona Lake; in fact, sitting at a window seat puts you just above the water, and many patrons feel like they’re literally eating on a boat. Also in the Village is the Garden at Cerulean, an Asianinspired restauant with outdoor cooking area and entertainment, and Light Rail Café & Roaster, a quaint café with open air deck seating and screened-in porch.

While not actually “on the water,” Spike’s Beach Grill offers a total beach vibe, including a sand volleyball court. They are selfproclaimed to be “One of the Best Beach Bars in Indiana.”

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The Pier & Back Porch at Oakwood Resort.

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space overlooks the marina and it’s a favorite spot to watch the sunset. Also on Wawasee is The Frog Tavern, offering lunch, dinner, and some of the best late-night entertainment in the area. Visitors can arrive by car, foot, or boat.

Sitting literally on the channel between Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake is another favorite— The Channel Marker—that serves up family-friendly sandwiches and hand-helds, along with an extensive offering of steak and seafood. Their outdoor tiki bar is a great place to listen to live music.

In North Webster, the Lakeview Restaurant offers a casual dining experience on Webster Lake, home of the Dixie Sternwheeler.

The Village of Winona Lake has three great options, inlcuding the

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have you viewing spectacular lakes, including Indiana’s largest natural lake. Some will have you peoplewatching, coming in after a day on the water. But no matter your choice, the food itself is rivaled only by the view.

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SQUIRE BOONE CAVERNS AND VILLAGE

Beneath the surface

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

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new Park feature With a soundtrack of a million

building the park’s newest

gallons of water, Squire Boone

attraction: Squire’s Farm.

Caverns has been a destination

Squire’s Farm stretches along

cave for more than 30 years. 2019

the path from the Cave Cabin to

is bringing excitement above

the Cave Entrance and features the

ground, where guests will be able

original 2 goats, Jenny and Otis,

to learn more about farming and

and famous mini pig Reynolds

the animals who helped the early

along with their new friends, 2 mini

pioneers be successful.

pigs named Peter and Bear, French Alpine goats and Katahdin Sheep.

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Squire’s Farm: New Park Feature!

Cows and Donkeys will join the

For years, 2 goats have lived in

farm in 2020.

the park and have been a pre-tour

Visitors will be able to walk the

fixture; in 2018, a rescue mini pig

paths that meander through the

has been estimated to be more

was added to the small petting zoo

different areas of the farm and

than a million years old! These two

and became a social media darling

learn about each animal —the ­­ type

powerful pieces of geological history

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of animal, how they helped early

are only a sampling of all there is to

with the guests and they loved him

pioneers and how they help us today.

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Sparkling stalactites, stalagmites,

back.

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flowstone and more adorn the

A living cave with rushing

cavern walls, ceilings and floors

leadership team to explore

streams, rare underground waterfalls

in a natural wonder that has taken

growing the petting

and thousands of formations, Squire

millions of years for nature to create.

Boone Caverns boasts the largest

The cave tour is about 1/3 mile long

rimstone dams in the United States

with new passageways, bridges,

that are accessible to the public

staircases and a 270 degree view of

and a 40 foot tall formation that

the famed rimstone dams.

The interest from park guests about the animals led the park

zoo and quickly embarked on

history Park History

were evident on the remains. His

prominent pioneers and explorers.

Named in honor and spirit of

final resting place is an important

Not to mention the view from our

Squire Boone, little brother to Daniel

stop along the tour, where you’ll

tree top zipline that includes 6 lines

and a renowned pioneer, explorer,

learn more about his contributions

and a suspension bridge.

minister and statesman who helped

and time spent at the cave.

Cave Tours and Squire’s Farm are

lead the discovery and settlement of

While the original grist mill was

available year-round with at least 4

Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

destroyed by fire in the 1800’s, the

tours daily. All park features officially

The Boone brothers discovered

foundation stood strong and the mill

open for the season during Memorial

these caverns in 1790 and Squire

has been reconstructed to working

Day weekend. Visit our website or

would later return to settle the

order. Inside Historic Boone’s Mill,

Facebook page for the most up-to-

land and live throughout the last

you’ll see how grain was prepared

date happenings.

decade of his life. Exploring the cave

and be able to read Squire’s carvings

was his favorite pastime and he

that were found near his remains in

considered the cave sacred land…

the cave or in the foundation of the

you’ll understand why after just one

original mill.

visit. Upon returning to what would

A visit to Squire Boone Caverns

become Boone’s Settlement, Squire

Park is equally educational and

constructed a grist mill that would

inspiring as you travel to the

serve to provide commerce and aid

past underground and above.

the area’s residents.

As you stroll through the park to

As the cavern was being prepared

see the soap and candle making

for the public, Squire’s remains were

demonstrations and the thousands of

discovered in a remote opening

pounds of mineral, fossil and crystal

to the cave and authenticated by

specimens in the rock shop, you’ll

experts who identified injuries Squire

be walking in the footsteps of the

sustained throughout his life that

Boone brothers, two of America’s

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Discover exciting things to do in Southern Indiana, which is home to unique history, the region’s best caves, outdoor activities, wineries, shopping, a casino, and talented artisans. Harrison County has dozens of attractions to provide an ideal getaway.

History Established in 1808, the town of Corydon served as Indiana’s first state capitol. The Corydon Capitol State Historic Site tours include the capitol building and governor’s headquarters. Learn more about the area at the Harrison County Discovery Center, where you’ll find interactive, immersive displays for all ages featuring the area’s wildlife, natural science, and history.

Outdoor Adventure Squire Boone Caverns Zipline Adventures offers the longest zip in the region. You’ll fly through the forest canopy and over beautiful valleys. O’Bannon Woods State Park is home to hiking and mountain biking trails. Paddle the scenic Blue River with a canoe or kayak rental from Cave Country Canoes.

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Downtown Corydon Dining and Shopping Visit Zimmerman Art Glass to see five generations of glassblowing expertise in action and pick up a one-of-a-kind souvenir. The Artisan Center, features ceramics, woodworking, and fine art from around the county available for purchase. Treat yourself to candies, popcorn, and ice cream at White House Candy and visit the classic soda fountain at Butt Drugs.

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The epic chariot race scene in the 1959 movie “Ben Hur,” based on Indiana Author Lew Wallace’s book, captured the excitement of horse racing, which takes many forms.

This summer is a must-see chance to see horse racing up close, in all its hoof—and heart—pounding glory.

On Saturday, July 13 at the Newton County Pun’kin Vine Fair in Kentland, the multi-layer thrills of a Hoosier mainstay will be on display: harness racing, and it’s all part of the 100th anniversary celebration of the fair.

Barbara Wilfong and her husband Lynn, who announces the races, have been steeped in the traditions of harness racing for decades. Her

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enthusiasm is contagious and she seems to savor introducing newbies to the proper terms. After all, that’s all part of the fun.

“They’re not called ‘jockeys,’” Barbara said. “They’re drivers and they sit on a sulky, a two-wheeled cart.”

More than just horse owners, the Wilfongs are also horse breeders and own about 35 Standardbred horses, down from as many as 70. The definition of Standardbred horses? Any of a breed of trotting and pacing horses developed in the U.S., noted for speed and stamina, and used especially in harness racing.

“It gets in your blood,” Barbara said. “It gets under your skin. We’re four generations deep. I think the really neat thing is that it involves so many families.”

Her family wanted to scale back, but can’t follow through, like many others.

“They’ll say, ‘Oh, we’re never going to buy another horse. Then they do,” Barbara said with a laugh.

The rewards of winning are high in pride of ownership and sense of

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accomplishment. The most recent Wilfong accomplishment occurred late 2018, when their 3-year-old homebred filly, It’s Time For Fun, won an Indiana Sire Stakes championship at Anderson’s Hoosier Park Casino and Racing, the pari-mutuel harness racing track in Indiana. It truly was a family affair. “My husband bred her, our son trained her and our grandson, Kyle, drove her,” Barbara said. “She wasn’t a favorite—she was at 11 to 1 odds.

So, that made it even sweeter.”

The Wilfong farm bred 13 foals in 2018, and they expect a similar number this year. Caring for racehorses requires a big investment, not only in money but also in time. Horse racing employs more than just the breeders, trainers and drivers, but there’s also the veterinarian and technicians, farriers (plus the blacksmiths that make the shoes), grooms, farmers who grow the hay and grain for the horses… “I think what many people don’t realize is, this is a huge agricultural business.

It’s a big part of Indiana’s economy,” Barbara said.

The pursuit of the perfect horse, from a breeding standpoint, is part of the attraction. “It’s so much of a challenge for the breeder and the owner, trying to figure out what combination of a sire (male) and a dam (female),” Barbara said. Like other breeders in the state, the Wilfongs breed not only to race their own, but to sell at some of the harness racing industry’s largest and most prestigious sales in the region. “The sales happen in the fall, when people buy yearlings.”

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said county fair tracks get financial help. Kentland’s current harness racing barn dates from 2013 and they’re hoping to spiff up the track for the 100th fair using one of the grants available to the fair.

“We have seen upgrades to the facilities, specifically made available through a grant program administered by the Indiana State Fair Commission,” Barnes said. “This program allocates a portion of the adjusted gross receipts from slot machine wagering at Indiana’s casinos and earmarks the money for grants to be used at Indiana’s fairs which host harness racing programs.”

The Kentland crowd averages about 100 to 150 people, a relatively small, yet devoted following.

“There were 13 races held in 2018 with 70 horses competing in those races in one day at Kentland,” Jessica said. “A total of $39,000 in purses were awarded to owners competing in those races. During 2017, there were nine races, with 48 horses competing, paying out $27,000 in

purses. The amount really depends on the schedule of the races, how close it is to other fairs, etc.

“The Newton County Fair has always been extremely welcoming to horsemen coming to participate in their racing program,” Barnes continued. “They have provided breakfast for horsemen, and create a welcoming and fun environment.

The Fair Board puts in a lot of hard work to ensure that the races happen smoothly and we are thankful to their longstanding dedication to the harness racing program in Indiana.”

Known as “the biggest little fair in Indiana,” this year’s fair goes from July 15-20 and the final touches are being finalized. There’s an Oak Ridge Boys concert on the 20th, hopefully followed by fireworks, weather permitting.

Appearances by the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon, the Indiana State Fair Calliope and sky divers at the grand opening are in the works. They’re counting on good weather, unlike in some years, such as in 1926, when continuous rains

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contributed to the carnival wagons and trucks getting mired in the mud until the following spring.

Cory Groover, Newton County Fair’s director of media, volunteers partly for her 10-year-old daughter Cora. “The fair was the highlight of my summer,” Groover said. “I was a 10-year 4H member, and I feel that my fair experiences helped shape me into the person I am today. I am passionate about continuing on the Newton County Fair for the next generation.”

Kids enjoy making arts and crafts projects.

Photo by Cory Groover

Barbara Wilfong agrees, pulling out the stops to engage the harness race visitors. “We’ve given out gift bags from Hoosier Park,” she said. “We’ve had a pick-the-winner contest where people draw names from a bucket.

It adds more excitement because they’re actually rooting for a horse.

We’ve given winners a T-shirt that has harness racing on it.”

You can tell she’s hoping that harness racing will get into more peoples’ veins. It’s one bet she’s willing to make.

For more information: www.newtoncountyfair.weebly. com or www.in.gov/hrc

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The Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Show, held each year in Jay County, is the world’s largest.

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If the difference between men and boys is the size of their toys, the enthusiastic promoters of the tractor shows across Indiana are ahead of the pack. As we head into the season for all things tractor shows, their blood is running as high as the engines they love.

Chris Englehardt is president of the Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor

Association, Inc. which will host the 54th annual show of the same name, slated for August 20-24 at the Jay County Fairgrounds in Portland. Just $5 for a one-day ticket gets you a front-row view. Plus, if you arrange to join, bring your own tractor, engine or related thingamajig to register and display, you can join the action on the ground. Spring for 10 traveliN Spring 2019

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bucks to camp on-site.

“We’re the largest in the world and are world-renowned,” Englehardt said. “People have come from all over, including the Netherlands, England, and Canada.

Also Australia, France and Belgium.

We own over one hundred acres that are wooded so we have trees sprinkled throughout and it’s scenic.

We’re always updating our facilities, like our Expo Hall most recently.”

The massive event typically attracts from 2,500 to 3,000 gas engine entries to explore—known as “hit and miss engines”—in addition to 400 to 600 antique tractors of all makes.

Al Confer is a former association president for the Jay County event for nine years and has been involved since 1990. Tractor mania is in his veins and he attended a Florida flywheel engine show in February.

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He continues to volunteer for all the work that needs done, and has made lifelong friendships with visitors and fellow workers.

“At one time, we figured there were about 96,000 go through the gates,” Confer said. “We open the gates three weeks before and some people spend two weeks with us helping us put it together. I had a guy come from Australia. He told me at that time it cost him $6,000.

He invited me to go to their shows in Australia and he would take us around. He told me once ‘I owe you an apology. To come here I had to know somebody in the (United) States and I gave ’em your name.’”

The event draws fans of all ages, and also features 150 antique dealers and craft dealers, nightly entertainment, and food vendors.

For more information: www.tristategasenginetractor.com Of about fifty tractor shows offered annually throughout the state, the Franklin County Antique Machinery Club hosts another favorite. The 25th anniversary show will be held from September 26th

through the 29th in Brookville at the county fairgrounds.

President Dale Hertel, 73, is an avid collector and also rebuilds tractors. Like many others who grew up in farming communities, tractors represent good memories for him.

Looking through family scrapbooks often turns up photos with a man with his tractor. And many a farm boy had a cut-up, decorated tractor cake on his birthday.

“I have ten Oliver tractors that I restored myself,” Hertel said. “I restore antique tractors for other people ... What I like to restore for myself are Olivers because that’s what my dad had. Restoring a tractor’s a sentimental value for a lot of people.”

Last year’s Franklin County event showcased International brands and this year’s spotlight will be on Allis Chalmers Tractors plus Stover Engines.

“About ten to fifteen thousand people come through in four days,” Hertel said. “Last year we had almost 700 tractors on display.” For more information: www.fcamc.org Over in the town of Elnora, with

The Historical Power Show in Fulton County features Tractor Olympics, parade, vendors, food, toy show, museum, and more.

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a population of approximately 650, the White River Valley Antique Association Show is spread over 60+ acres and attendance numbers are a significant achievement. Their 35th event is September 5-8.

An entire village setting adds to visitor enjoyment, including a custom built, covered bridge for golf carts to travel through, a row of buildings that looks like a boardwalk, a train depot and a hardware that was built new last year. Like all tractor shows, there are demonstrations of the engines as they were used in the past. One unique item is a Fairbanks Morse, 10-cylinder engine brought from Cape Canaveral.

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If you love antique tractors, you’ll love this too!

From a farm field to one of the largest operating collections of steam-powered equipment in the Midwest, the Hesston Steam Museum will host their 63rd Annual Labor Day Weekend Steam and Power Show. It’s an educational event, but packed with fun for the whole family as you experience steam train rides in addition to the many different turn-of-the-century demonstrations of steam power.

Attractions at the show include riding behind their 67-ton 1929 Shay logging locomotive, a replica 1900’s train depot, a steam-powered sawmill the LaPorte County Courthouse’s first electric generator plant, three sizes of trains on three different track routes that you can ride, and more. There are also food vendors, arts and crafts, flea market and other culinary options including Doc’s Soda Fountain at the museum. For more information: www.hesston.org

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now obsolete brands that contributed a vital piece of our farming history.

Hear the remarkable sounds of hit-and-miss engines, fall in love with the smell of a chugging steam engine, and even witness squaredancing tractors!

Also featured during the fourday event include a 130-vendor flea market, garden tractors, threshing displays, saw, shingle, and grist mills, children’s games, old craft and artisan demonstrations, a quilt show, a collectible motorcycles exhibit, live entertainment, games,

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Mark and Sharon Polk, from Hadley, Michigan, have been coming to the Jay County event for 25 years. Photo by Jay County Visitors & Tourism Bureau

food and more. The show runs July 18-21. For more information: www.winamacpowershow.com In Fulton County, their annual Historical Power Show features Tractor Olympics, parade, flea, swap & craft vendors, food vendors, toy show, museum, and more. Since 2003, the Historical Power Show showcases hundreds of antique tractors, hit–n-miss engines, vintage garden tractors, antique equipment and trucks, tractor games, demonstrations of many old-time machines, and steam engines to power a 1910 sawmill while sawing logs. This year’s event takes place June 1416 at the Fulton County Historic Society Grounds in Rochester.

Admission is just $3 and kids under 12 are free. For more information: www.fultoncountyhistory.org The 37th Annual Leota Country Frolic Festival, August 23 and 24 in Scott County, has an Antique Tractor and Garden Tractor Show showcasing 130 antique and garden tractors including 80-85 full-sized antique tractors. Most are from the 1940s and 1950s. You’ll also find antique farm trucks, cars, farm implements, and a small selection of horse-drawn implements. The entire festival is free. For more information: www.greatscottindiana.com Confer of Jay County said his interest has not waned through his many decades of involvement. “It’s still fun. I still have a good time. I spent a month last August there.”

If you go to a tractor show, better beware of getting hooked.

The excitement rolling off the owners of these big boy toys might just be contagious.

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Bill Bayes, 76, is president of the Elnora event. “On Saturdays, we have ten or twelve thousand people there. It’s amazing,” Bayes said.

“I think it’s the desire that people have to see how things were done in the old days. When they hear any of those big engines fire up, they run to see them.” For more information: www.wrvaa.org At the Power from the Past Antique Engine & Tractor show, collectors and farmers alike from all over the Midwest come together in Winamac for one of the area’s largest power shows. Collectors bring in steam-power tractors, old gas-powered tractors, and many

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The Mascot Hall of Fame (MHOF) is now open in Whiting, Indiana, less than 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago. This state-of-the-art, interactive children’s museum was created to entertain, educate and enthuse children, families and sports fans of all ages. The museum’s wide range of exhibits, activities, and events will celebrate mascot fun year-round.

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The Mascot Hall of Fame invites families and sports fans to join them during MHOF Induction Weekend taking place June 14th, 15th, and 16th. This spectacular, actionpacked weekend will host a series of celebratory events featuring keynote speakers, famous mascot appearances, current inductee highlights, and the long-awaited inaugural induction ceremony.

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Inductees are also displayed in the Department of Mascot Studies and in photos and video played on various big screens inside the ‘Fureshman Orientation’ and ‘Mascot Moments’ theaters. In addition, guests can learn about mascot inductees by visiting interactive character kiosks found on the second floor.

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The museum officially opened its doors in December of 2018, which means it is time to officially honor the four mascots who were selected for induction; Benny the Bull (Chicago Bulls), Tommy Hawk (Chicago Blackhawks), The Nittany Lion (Penn State University), and Sluggerrr (Kansas City Royals). These four mascots have made major impacts on their organizations, and above all, their fans. They have dedicated themselves to becoming positive role models within their individual communities with their wacky antics and ability to create a smile.

The four chosen inductees were among a group of six characters who qualified for induction into the MHOF. Having received the highest percentage of votes in 2017, they will now be joining the 17 current inductees whom over the years have proven to represent their sports organizations and communities to the best of their abilities.

All MHOF inductees are prominently featured throughout the museum. As guests enter the museum atrium, they are immediately drawn to giant, illuminated floating mascot heads of each inductee.

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The Mascot Hall of Fame (MHOF) interactive children’s museum is NOW OPEN in Whiting, Indiana. Since opening its doors on December 26th of 2018, the MHOF has entertained more than 6,000 children, families, and sports fans from all over the country through its interactive exhibit areas and mascot-themed events.

The MHOF’s many exhibit areas were designed by Cincinnati-based Jack Rouse Associates (JRA). This award-winning firm has designed world-class family museums and

attractions such as the Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta, the Crayola Experience in Pennsylvania, and the Green Bay Packers’ Hall of Fame.

Visitors will experience exhibits such as the “Department of Furry Arts”, the “Science of Silliness Lab”, and the “Phuzzical Education Department.” In addition to providing all things fun, the museum is filled with educational displays and activities that incorporate S.T.E.A.M. education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math); complimenting state and

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Groups of all sizes will have the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild in all areas of the museum, while also learning. From designing mascot characters, to dressing up and auditioning as a mascot, to taking a journey through “Fureshman Orientation” featuring mascots from around the country, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

MHOF guests also have access to the official Build-A-Bear Workshop ®

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event is the Mascot Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Mascot inductions will take place each year for professional and collegiate mascots who qualify for eligibility, are nominated by a selection committee, and receive the top percentage of votes to be placed into the Hall.

Mark your calendar for the MHOF’s 2019 Induction Weekend on June 14th, 15th, and 16th, honoring current and new mascot inductees. This spectacular, actionpacked weekend will host a series of celebratory events featuring keynote speakers, famous mascot appearances, and this year’s inaugural induction ceremony.

To learn more about the Mascot Hall of Fame and all of the excitement that lies ahead in 2019, visit www.mascothalloffame.com

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Bulldog Park is a multi-use area that makes the city an even more welcoming place for visitors. After years of planning, the park’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/Grand Opening is scheduled for the weekend of May 31.

Once opened, visitors will find year-round activities such as outdoor concerts/preforming arts at the bandshell, ice skating/hockey, car cruises, farmer’s markets, indoor events at the recreation center—the possibilities for events are endless.

It will also feature two (2) fire pits, concession stands, and a splash pad.

Interestingly, it’s the only facility that

has a full outdoor NHL-sized rink in Northwest Indiana, and will bring the sport of curling in 2020. When the ice skating rink opened in December 2018, more than 10,000 people came within the first two weeks.

The park takes up more than two plus acres on a property downtown, just west of the historic square.

Preserving and increasing property values within the community was critical, as was the goal to not use residential property tax money to pay for the project; all the above was accomplished endeavor.

Crown Point looked at other successful cities who’ve done similar projects to help shape what they have today. The city is excited to bring in visitors to the area, as well as provide

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“We were sharing ideas about adding to the amenities and quality of life for our town—we’re always trying to come up with the next best thing and talking about what was taking place at Wolf Lake in Hammond and The Urschel Pavilion in Valparaiso,” says Crown Point Mayor David Uran. “We wanted to figure out how to bring even more people to the downtown. You can do only so much eating, drinking, shopping, so we had to come up with something else and started to look at having an ice rink, recreational facilities, having a place where families can gather, and looked at ways to accomplish all this in one project.”

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More than 13,000 years ago, in the northwest corner of Indiana, glaciers helped create landscapes where more than 350 bird species and 1,100 native flowering plants live. The Indiana Dunes is both the birthplace of ecology and of flight— thanks to Henry Cowles’ research studies and Octave Chanute’s flying experiments. Rooted in thousands of years of history, the Indiana Dunes finally have the recognition they deserve America’s 61st National Park.

Three million visitors explore varied and fragile environments across the 15,000 acres that make up the Indiana Dunes National Park. The sandy shores call beachgoers and the cool waters are among the longest continuous-loop water trail in the world. Outdoor adventurers can be found on miles of rugged bike trails or hiking sand dunes. Bird watchers flock to the park to spot nesting, migrating and rare birds.

Discover America’s 61st National Park for the first time or return for a weekend getaway. Learn more at alongthesouthshore.com/dunes.

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Griffith Central Market EVERY FRIDAY 4-10PM

May 10–September 13 Central Park

600 N. BROAD ST. GRIFFITH, IN 46319 Live music, family-friendly beer garden, heated pavilion, hand crafted wares, artisan foods, food trucks, and kid’s activities.

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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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LOC ATION: NORTHWEST INDIANA ABOUT: LOCATED IN THE HEART OF INDIANA, PUL ASKI COUNT Y IS A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE FOR ALL. WITH OVER 10,000 ACRES OF STATE PARK S, HUNDREDS OF THRIVING SMALL BUSINESSES, AND FESTIVAL S APLENT Y, PUL ASKI COUNT Y HAS MUCH TO OFFER.

TIPPECANOE RIVER The jewel of Pulaski County is the Tippecanoe River, one of the top-10 most important freshwater systems in North America. It was given this designation by The Nature Conservancy and is looked at as the gold standard of streams for cleanliness by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

The Tippecanoe is home to six species of freshwater mussels that are listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The river winds through the towns of Monterey and Winamac and has inspired many other designated recreational areas, including the Tippecanoe River State Park and a designated Canoe Trail. Two livery services are available for canoeing, kayaking, or tubing, and there are plenty of access points for slipping into the river with your own gear.

TIPPECANOE RIVER STATE PARK Located four miles north of Winamac on U.S-35. Tippecanoe River State Park encompasses 2,761 acres of land along the Tippecanoe River. The park features a canoe camp, horseman’s camp, family campground, and cabins and is home to 22.6 miles of hiking and equestrian trails.

SANDHILL CRANES The 8,142 acres of Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area offers an unique opportunity to observe large numbers of Sandhill Cranes. The observation tower provides great viewing points to see tens of thousands of Sandhill Cranes during fall migration.

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Hear the remarkable sounds of hit-and-miss engines, fall in love with the smell of a chugging steam engine, and even witness square-dancing tractors!

Also featured during the four day event include a 130-vendor flea market, garden tractors, threshing displays, saw, shingle, and grist mills, children’s games, old craft and artisan demonstrations, a quilt show, a collectible motorcycles exhibit, live entertainment, games, food and much, much more!

HUNTING & FISHING Pulaski County offers tremendous opportunities for hunting deer, wild turkey, rabbit, quail, squirrel, woodcock, dove, and fur-bearers. Abundant Tippecanoe River access points and public ponds offer opportunities to reel in the big one, with bluegill, channel catfish, and large-mouth bass waiting to challenge master anglers and recreational fishers alike. Tip: the area around the Tippecanoe River State Park is a sweet spot for small-mouth bass!

PANHANDLE PATHWAY Stretching more than 20 miles from Kenneth, in Cass County, to the south side of Winamac, the Panhandle Pathway is a fully paved bicycle/walking trail along the old Pennsylvania Railroad. Upon reaching Winamac, you’ll find a picnic shelter where the trail meets Main Street, only a short block or two from Winamac’s commercial blocks. A short ride eastward on Main Street leads you to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Suspension Bridge, which pedestrians and bicyclists can use to cross the Tippecanoe River into the Winamac Town Park, which has a trail looping it. traveliN Spring 2019

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Named one of America’s “Most Scenic Drives,” the Heritage Trail, in northern Indiana, takes you on a 90-mile journey through the rolling farmland around Nappanee, Wakarusa, Middlebury, and Shipshewana.

When you plan your Heritage Trail experience, make time to enjoy stops along the way. Amish artisans are all around you and eager to demonstrate their craft. Furnituremakers apply time-honored techniques to piece together tables, chairs, and cabinets of stunning beauty and ingenuity in design.

From baskets, quilts, and blankets to noodles, pies, and breads, Amish Country artisans blend tradition with the present.

Take a walk or ride your bike along the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail and you’re likely to bump into Amish families going to work, heading to town to shop, or just enjoying the scenic beauty of this rails-to-trails path. Like the Heritage Trail, the Pumpkinvine connects community, building on the creative energy of all.

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The Heritage Trail also connects to the larger, more urban communities of Goshen, Elkhart and Bristol. This is where worlds collide and artisans put their heart and soul behind fine art, jewelry, functional pottery, exquisitely crafted soaps, and, yes, even one-of-a-kind handbuilt motorcycles.

Bonneyville Mill County Park in Bristol. Photo by Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Goshen buzzes with a college town vibe and is a great place to soak in the vivid artistry. Local bartenders mix hand-crafted cocktails, while craft brewmasters concoct heady hops. The walkable downtown boasts a trendy record store that also serves as a venue for touring indie bands. Boutiques blend seamlessly with antique shops, and restaurants serve cuisine from around the globe. The past meets present at the Millrace Farmers Market and neighborhoods along a trail line a one-time hydraulic canal.

Elkhart puts its stamp on its unique take on an urban center.

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Waterways snake through unspoiled farmland, urban vistas, and woodlands. Fishing or kayaking along the St. Joe River in Bristol or just waiting to capture the perfect photo—it’s your choice of adventure.

For iconic sights, the only place to start is the historic barns, mills, and factories that symbolize the power of innovation and entrepreneurship.

The story of Elkhart County is told in those places and in the mansions and stately neighborhoods that speak to prosperity through the work of making things by hand.

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NEW THIS SUMMER! Fort Wayne’s three rivers meet at Promenade Park, where families can enjoy river access, a Treetop Canopy Trail, food, and fun! Learn more at VisitFortWayne.com/Riverfront.

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The award-winning Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo offers two new exhibits in 2019, in addition to their 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!”

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

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Discover the great outdoors along Fort Wayne’s more than 100 miles of trails, kayak and canoe trails, or Fort Wayne’s 86 parks.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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I SHIRLEY However, this year is special —on June 22nd, the Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House turns 140 years old.

A grand celebration is planned with live music by the Wright Family.

There will be food, a variety of activities and entertainment, and of course tours of the Octagon House.

For more information about the Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House, please visit their website at www.reevesoctagonhouse.com

The Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House Celebrates 140 Years Nestled in the northeastern corner of Indiana’s Hancock and Henry Counties lies the small former railroad town of Shirley, Indiana—established in 1890.

While the railroads are gone, and no major state road or highway runs through this town, a unique architectural oddity brings people to Shirley.

The Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House, was originally built in 1879 at the cost of $2,500.Now on the National Register of Historic Places,

the Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House is open to the public and is the anchor of many of Shirley’s celebrations. Shirley’s Strawberry Festival is held in June. The Founder’s Day celebration is in August. In December, each of the 16 rooms of the Octagon House is decorated with a Christmas tree for Shirley’s Christmas Tree Walk.

For more information about events in Shirley, Indiana and the rest of beautiful Hancock County— visit Hancock County Tourism and Vistior Center’s website at www.visitinhancock.org

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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 Hancock County Tourism and Visitor’s Center website: www.visitinhancock.org

119 W NORTH ST. / GREENFIELD, IN 317-477-8687 / www.visitinhancock.org

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RILEY WRANGLER’S CRAFT FAIR

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GREENFIELD June 15, 2019

GREENFIELD June 21-28, 2019

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CUMBERLAND June 29, 2019

GREENFIELD June 30, 2019

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THE WALL THAT HEALS is coming to GREENFIELD INDIANA

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. is more than a tourist attraction, but it is a stark reminder of the lives lost during that terrible war. Sadly, not every veteran or family member can make it to Washington D.C. to see that wall, but they can see a threequarter scale replica in Greenfield this summer.

“The Wall that Heals,” a mobile 375 foot Vietnam Veterans Memorial relica, will be on the grounds of the Stillinger Funeral Home, 1780 W. Main St., Greenfield from July 11 - July 14, 2019. The replica is constructed of a synthetic granite comprised of 144 individual panels supported by an aluminum frame. LED lighting along the top of the wall provides

for day or night readability of the more than 58,000 inscribed names.

The Wall is expected to arrive via Patriot Guard Rider escort on July 11th, and will be open for viewing by the public on the 12th and 13th. It will then be escorted to its next location starting on July 14th. There will be special ceremonies and other events planned in conjunction with the Wall’s appearance in Greenfield.

“The Wall that Heals” is transported by a 53-foot trailer, which also opens up to become a mobile education center. While on display in Greenfield, the Wall will be open to the public 24 hours.

For more information about “The Wall that Heals,” please visit: www.vvmf.org/twth , or you can

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Just southwest of Indy is an area that is quickly becoming a “must visit” destination in Indiana. You’ll find experiences you’d never expect—view the world beyond at a NASA affiliated space science institute, tour a working honey farm, relax at the state’s only winery that’s also home to a brewery and distillery, hike the hills created by long-melted glaciers, create your own work of art ... you can do it all in Morgan County, Indiana!

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SHOP / DINE / STAY / PLAY Berries & Ivy Locally owned, this fun store features beautiful home decor items and local artwork in a historic downtown setting. Find home decor and accessories, jewelry, antiques and more.

28 N. Main St. Martinsville, IN 46151 765-342-7722 Facebook.com/berries&ivycountrystore MON + FRI 10-5, TUES-THURS 11-5, SAT 10-4

Martinsville Candy Kitchen Step back in time at the Martinsville Candy Kitchen where you will find delicious chocolates, ice cream and handmade candy canes.

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Hunter’s Honey Farm A family-owned and operated farm featuring honey, beeswax, bee pollen, candles, honey soap, moisturizing cream, lip balm, gourmet food and much more. Tours available year round (reservations required).

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ANDERSON / MADISON COUNTY The Fun Starts Here in East-Central Indiana. From festivals, museums, music and theatre to shopping, racing and casino action, Anderson and Madison County have something for everyone!

Enjoy gaming, horse racing, dining and entertainment at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. Bring your sweet tooth to Anderson as Good’s Candy & Ice Cream Shop have been making candy since the 1940’s. The Paramount Theatre, a centerpiece of arts and culture for eight decades, has been totally restored and is as breathtaking now as it was when it opened in 1929. Alexandria was named “Small Town USA” by the Department of Defense in 1943 and a must-stop is Gospel Music Legends Bill and Gloria Gaither’s Family Resource Center and Music Studio.

Don’t forget to make an appointment to visit The World’s Largest Ball of Paint with over 25,000 coats of paint and has been listed twice in the Guiness Book of World Records! The Alexandria Monroe

Township Historical Society Museum houses artifacts, pictures and documents that include Aladdin Lamp memorabilia.

Did anyone say shopping? Check out Open Gate Design and Décor, 3 Rusty Nails, Soap & Sunshine Apothecary and Historic Downtown Pendleton. When winding your way through Madison County and getting hungry? Look no further than the 19 Culinary Trails listed on IndianaFoodways.com—all of your cravings will be satisfied whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack!

Plan to spend a few extra days around the East Region and need hotel accommodations? The following hotels are conveniently located off I-69, Exit 226 in Anderson and an easy drive to area attractions—Holiday Inn Express Anderson and Fairfield Inn & Suites Anderson.

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Visit the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, IN, home to the Academy of Model Aeronautics. The IAC is home to the world’s largest model aviation museum—the National Model Aviation Museum, and host to model flying events, night shows, and family-friendly activities.

DISCOVER the story behind the prestigious Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg automobiles; some of the GREATEST cars ever made, and EXPERIENCE our rich automotive history visiting our nine museums.

While here you can shop & dine in our quaint towns, tour Sechler’s Pickle Factory and enjoy tastings at 3 “award winning” wineries!

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877-833-3282 / www.DeKalbCVB.org

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Visit Cass County, where friends, family and two rivers meet. Discover the best that outdoor recreation has to offer, take time to visit our designated National Historic Landmark, Dentzel Carousel or learn about our local art.

Plan your getaway to affordable, family-friendly Fort Wayne, Indiana! Our outstanding attractions, world-class entertainment and convenient hotel packages make it all easy, affordable and fun!

574-753-4856 / www.visit-casscounty.com

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Gaither Family Resources welcomes visitors from across the globe who come to tour our award-winning studio, shop in our unique gift shop featuring 10,000-plus items, and dine in our Pure & Simple restaurant, where serving healthy and delicious food is what we’re about!

Plan your next escape to Jay County and discover the World’s Largest Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show, held the last week of August, with over 150 antique craft dealers, and 3,000 antique gas engines on display. Enjoy Portland Water Park’s lazy river, 60-gallon water bucket, and 20-foot slides. Also explore parks, trails, and nature preserves!

800-520-4664 / www.GaitherFamilyResources.net

260-726-3366 / www.VisitJayCounty.com

GRANT COUNTY Grant County is home to nifty attractions, outtasight events and rebellious celebrities. Tour The Garfield Trail and James Dean Landmark Trail.

Explore the Quilters Hall of Fame and historic Hostess House. Cruise over for classic car shows, bike rallies, and fun festivals.

765-668-5435 / www.ShowMeGrantCounty.com

MUNCIE / DELAWARE COUNTY The National Model Aviation Museum displays aeromodeling history.

Over 60 miles of paved trails provide great opportunities for families and athletes alike. Visit the historic downtown district featuring Minnetrista, galleries, children’s museum and eateries. Ball State University offers athletics, performances and entertainment. The David Owsley Museum of Art is one of Indiana’s finest.

765-284-2700 / www.VisitMuncie.org

HENRY COUNTY Come to Henry County and visit the historic Hoosier Gym in Knightstown, where the movie “Hoosiers” was filmed, spend a day at The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in New Castle, and then top off the day with wine and entertainment at Henry County’s own Belgian Horse Winery in Middletown.

866-676-4302 / www.HenryCountyIN.org

NOBLE COUNTY An outdoor recreation paradise! Canoe or kayak the nine connected lakes of 13 in Chain O’Lakes State Park, or hike 20 miles of trails. Play on two championship golf courses with Great Indiana Golf stay-and-play packages. Walk the Fishing Line and Strawberry Valley trails, or take a walking tour of the 33 historical murals in downtown Ligonier. Visit our museums, wineries, breweries, art galleries, organic farms and orchards to bask in the rural culture and wholesome taste.

260-854-2115 / www.VisitNobleCounty.com

HARRAH’S HOOSIER PARK RACING & CASINO Just minutes north of Indianapolis, Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino is Indiana’s first-ever, one-stop destination for gaming, racing, dining, entertainment and more! Catch Grammy-Award winning entertainers, and savor fine dining or casual meals while enjoying racing and casino action!

765-642-7223 / 800-526-7223 / www.HarrahsHoosierPark.com

SWISS HERITAGE VILLAGE Nestled on a sprawling 26-acre campus along the northeast corner of Berne, Swiss Heritage Village & Museum captures the cultural history of southern Adams County. Join us for a guided tour of our historical buildings, including the one-room Yager Schoolhouse, the Baumgartner Church, and the World’s Largest Cider Press.

HOWARD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY—SEIBERLING MANSION Kokomo’s Seiberling Mansion was built in 1891 during the great Indiana gas boom. The home has been restored to its original Victorian elegance and visitors may tour all three floors. Hours are 1:00-4:00pm Tuesday through Sunday.

765-452-4314 / www.HowardCountymuseum.org

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Columbus, Indiana, is overflowing with colorful art and modern architecture, created by the world’s best. You’ll be greeted by magnificent design and small-town charm as soon as you enter Columbus. It’s been called one of the best cities in the world for architecture lovers.

Thousands of visitors flock to the area to see work from greats like I.M. Pei, Dale Chihuly and Eliel Saarinen.

You may not know their names, but you’ll never forget their work.

Columbus is a great place to fall in love with architecture for the first time or all over again.

Everywhere you go, world-class architecture, modern design and captivating public art take you to a brighter, bolder world. Look around while strolling along the streets and take in magnificent sculptures like the Large Arch and the colorful pipe organs of the AT&T Switching Center.

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CERA Campground is now open!

We welcome individual units or groups of all sizes to stay at our facility. Enjoy camping at Ceraland in your tent, camper, motor coach, or one of our six camping cabins. All 308 sites have water & electric service , 112 are deluxe sites!

We’re located on 345 acres of rolling parklands with an 11-acre stocked lake, fishing, paddle boats and canoes, Aquatic center, 18 hole miniature golf course, tennis, basketball, disc golf course, sports center, concerts, and much more! come out and see for yourself.

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Don’t miss a thing while a local expert guides you through the history and inspiration of Columbus’ most popular spots.

Get an inside look at the mid-century modern Miller House and Garden, catch highlights of over thirty Columbus icons from the comforts of a bus, explore the fanciful Inn at Irwin Gardens or hit the road with a self-guided bicycle tour.

However you want to experience Columbus, there’s a tour for every pace.

Take a break from art and architecture with fantastic downtown dining, boutique shopping and engaging entertainment that captures Columbus’ culture. Locals love Tre Biccheri’s pasta, Savory Swine’s charcuteries and Zwanzigz pizza, to name a few. No trip to Columbus is complete without a scoop of old-fashioned ice-cream from the restored 1900s Zaharakos Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor. Artisans and artists offer exquisite finds and exceptional work all throughout Columbus’ shops and galleries. Shoppers rave over designer labels and trendy brands at bargain pricing from Edinburgh Premium Outlets.

Columbus really comes alive, celebrating the best of what makes the community so unique, during events like Exhibit Columbus, YESFest Film Festival and Columbus Scottish Festival. No matter when you go or what you do, a creative new world is waiting for you to discover it.

Columbus, Indiana, is located in the IndianapolisCincinnati-Louisville triangle and just four hours southeast of Chicago. Reserve a tour online at www.columbus. in.us before your visit. Stop by the Columbus Area Visitors Center in downtown for city guides, a remarkable gift shop, stunning artwork and a warm welcome. Come be inspired by our flair for design!

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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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Griffith’s Central Market, held every Friday beginning May 10 from 4-10 p.m., features live music from some of the best bands in the area, an expanded family-friendly beer garden, and a heated enclosed pavilion on those chilly nights.

There are handcrafted wares, artisan foods, food trucks and kid’s activities.

The Broad Street Blues & BBQ Festival is June 28-30, with a main stage featuring some of the best blues artists from around the world,

and the best BBQ in Northwest Indiana. You can enjoy fireworks shows in the fenced in, familyfriendly beer garden.

Griffith’s Rock ‘N’ Rail Music & Street Festival takes place in downtown Griffith over Labor Day weekend, August 28-September 1.

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Closing out the season in Central Park is the Griffith Oktoberfest, October 4-6. Festival-goers can enjoy German food, live authentic German music, a wide variety of German biers and wine and a kid’s zone with a pumpkin patch. Visit www.griffith.in.gov for more info.

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gardens, games, daily entertainment and fun for all ages.

Pierogi Fest ® welcomes all to celebrate Eastern European heritage while poking a little fun at itself at the same time. Where else can you see grown women dressed up like their grandmothers (Buscias, as they say) in housecoats and babushkas?

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Pierogi Fest ® began when a few locals sat down one afternoon to discuss an idea to create a festival that celebrated WhitingRobertsdale’s ethnic heritage. All they needed was a symbol to pin it on. That symbol was the innocent and darling little Eastern European dumpling: the Pierogi (or pirohi, depending on your grandma).

This year’s 25th-anniversary event takes place July 26, 27 and 28.

For more information, visit www.pierogifest.net and follow @pierogifest on social media.

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Indiana’s largest three-day festival, Pierogi Fest ® in Whiting will serve up five million pierogis, two million sausages, 10,000 gallons of soft drinks, and 3,000 gallons of beer to more than 400,000 smiling faces during the festival this year.

“Ninety plus food vendors make us one of the largest food festivals in the Midwest,” Tom Dabertin, Pierogi Fest chairman, said. Since the festivals beginning in 1994, Oprah Winfrey has named it one of her top summer festivals, and it has been featured on the Food Network, Travel Channel and the CBS Network. “We have fun with being light-hearted and tongue-in-cheek,” Dabertin said. That’s the secret to our success.”

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Pumpkin-pie eating contests, jack-olantern carving, carnival rides, food, crafts, a 2.5 mile parade on Sunday Oct 6 and live entertainment. Fall fun for everyone!

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Belly up to Bacon Festival, Saturday, August 24th, in downtown Delphi. Featuring live music, various bacon creations (think bacon bread pudding and bacon jam), kid-friendly fun, backyard BBQ competition, beer/ wine garden. Tickets on sale in July.

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APRIL 20-27 ORLEANS Orange Co., South Reg. Orleans Dogwood Festival APRIL 26-27 SEYMOUR Jackson Co., South Reg. Crossroads Acoustic Music Festival

APRIL 26-28 MARSHALL Parke Co., West Reg. Turkey Run Women’s Wellness Retreat

APRIL 27-28 ANDERSON Madison Co., East Reg. Mayor’s Cup Go Kart Grand Prix

WAKARUSA Elkhart Co., North Reg. Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival

BRIDGETON Parke Co., West Reg. Bridgeton Rendezvous

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Visit our website at www.HistoricNewburgh.org to see what’s happening.

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MANSFIELD Parke Co., West Reg. Mansfield Village Mushroom Festival

APRIL 28 TELL CITY Perry Co., South Reg. Dogwood Tour

VERNON Jennings Co., South Central Reg. Sassafras Tea Festival & Civil War Living History

MAY 4 GREENFIELD Hancock Co., Central Reg. Riley Wrangler’s 35th Annual Arts and Crafts

MAY 1-25 INDIANAPOLIS Marion Co., Central Reg. 500 Festival

APRIL 27 FLORA Carroll Co., West Reg. Flower & Garden Show of Carroll County

MAY 1-31 ANDERSON Madison Co., East Reg. City of Anderson Little 500 Festival

HUNTINGBURG Dubois Co., South Reg. Garden Gate Jazz, Art, Wine and Craft Beer ROSEDALE Parke Co., West Reg. Rosedale Spring Fling

SHELBYVILLE Shelby Co., Central Reg. Crafty Saturday in Shelby County ROCKVILLE Parke Co., West Reg. Simply Spring Market

MAY 2-4 GOSHEN Elkhart Co., North Reg. River Bend Film Festival

MAY 11; JUNE 8; JULY 13; AUGUST 10, 31 LAFAYETTE Tippecanoe Co., West Reg. Mosey Down Main Street

MAY 3-4 PENDLETON Madison Co., East Reg. Highway 38 Sale

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MAY 15-18 PORTLAND Jay Co., East Reg. Tri-State Gas Engine & Tractor Spring Swap & Sell MAY 18 KOKOMO Howard Co., East Reg. The Greatest Spectacle in Tasting

ROCKVILLE Parke Co., West Reg. Zoom Town Covered Bridge 5k Run/Walk

SHIRLEY Henry Co., East Reg. Shirley Strawberry Festival MAY 19 F O R T WAY N E Allen Co., East Reg. Fort Wayne Cherry Blossom Festival MAY 23-JUNE 1 TERRE HAUTE Vigo Co., West Reg. 46th Banks of the Wabash Festival MAY 24-26 WARSAW Kosciusko Co., North Reg. Northern Indiana Lakes Festival MAY 25 CORYDON Harrison Co., South Reg. Southern Indiana Uncorked

LAFAYETTE Tippecanoe Co., West Reg. Round the Fountain Art Fair MAY 27 NEW CASTLE Henry Co., East Reg. NC-HC Chamber of Commerce Memorial Day Parade MAY 29-JUNE 1 DUNKIRK Jay Co., East Reg. 53rd Annual Dunkirk Glass Days Festival

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MAY 30-OCTOBER 1 ELKHART Elkhart Co., North Reg. Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail MAY 31-JUNE 2 R U S S I AV I L L E Howard Co., East Reg. Russiaville Summer Fest JUNE 1 ANDERSON Madison Co., East Reg. Anderson on Tap

INDIANAPOLIS Marion Co., Central Reg. Vintage Indiana NOBLESVILLE Hamilton Co., Central Reg. Noblesville Street Dance ROCKVILLE Parke Co., West Reg. Main Street Rockville Cruise-In, Motorcycle, Scooter and Bike Show JUNE 1-2 ROCKVILLE Parke Co., West Reg. Miami Indians All Nations Gathering JUNE 3-8 MIDDLETOWN Henry Co., East Reg. Middletown Lions Club Fair JUNE 6-8 CROTHERSVILLE Jackson Co., South Central Reg. Crothersville Red White & Blue Festival JUNE 6-9 MICHIGAN CITY LaPorte Co., North Reg. Queen of All Saints Parish Festival JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27; JULY 4, 11, 18, 25; AUGUST 1, 8, 15; 22, 29 HOBART Lake Co., North Reg. Summer Market on the Lake

JUNE 7-9 ROSEDALE Parke Co., West Reg. Rosedale Strawberry Festival JUNE 8-9 PORTLAND Jay Co., East Reg. Pow Wow—NCGLNAC 16th Annual Gathering of Great Lakes Nations

JUNE 14-15 SCOTTSBURG Scott Co., South Reg. Lexington Old Settlers Days

JUNE 21-28 GREENFIELD Hancock Co., Central Reg. Hancock County 4H Fair JUNE 21-22 MONTICELLO White Co., West Reg. Spirit of Monticello Festival

JUNE 15 FLORA Carroll Co., West Reg. Hog Jog & Pork Pull

NEW PALESTINE Hancock Co., Central Reg. New Pal Summerfest

LAFAYETTE Tippecanoe Co., West Reg. TASTE of Tippecanoe

JUNE 21 SHELBYVILLE Shelby Co., Central Reg. Wine Walk

JUNE 15-16 INDIANAPOLIS Marion Co., Central Reg. Talbot Street Art Fair

JUNE 22; JULY 27; AUGUST 24 CORYDON Harrison Co., South Reg. Bluegrass on the Square

JUNE 16-22 CORYDON Harrison Co., South Reg. Harrison County Fair

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SHELBYVILLE Shelby Co., Central Reg. Taste of Shelby County

JUNE 19-22 NORTH WEBSTER Kosciusko Co., North Reg. 74th Annual Mermaid Festival

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JUNE 7 KOKOMO Howard Co., East Reg. Kokomo Strawberry Festival

JUNE 12-15 KNIGHTSTOWN Henry Co., East Reg. Knightstown Jubilee Days

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JUNE 7-8; SEPTEMBER 13-14; NOVEMBER 7-9 NORMAN Jackson Co., South Central Reg. Country Neighbors’ Tour

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JUNE 22 N E W CA S T L E Henry Co., East Reg. Millstone Farms Lavender Festival

JUNE 28 AUSTIN Scott Co., South Reg. Austin City Fireworks

ROCKVILLE Parke Co., West Reg. Brick Street Market

JUNE 28-30 B AT T L E G R O U N D Tippecanoe Co., West Reg. Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering

JUNE 22-23 MARTINSVILLE Morgan Co., Central Reg. Morgan County Antique Machinery Association’s Show

GRIFFITH Lake Co., North Reg. Broad Street Blues and BBQ Festival

JUNE 22-29 RICHMOND Wayne Co., East Reg. Wayne County 4-H Fair

JUNE 29-30 ROCKVILLE Parke Co., West Reg. Covered Bridge Antique Power Club Tractor Drive

JUNE 23-29 SCOTTSBURG Scott Co., South Reg. Scott County Fair

JUNE 29 AVON Hendricks Co., Central Reg. Hendricks County Rib-Fest & Avon Balloon Glow

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JUNE 29; JULY 4, 6 ROCKVILLE Parke Co., West Reg. Parke Countians’ Favorite Fireworks JULY 3-4 CA R M E L Hamilton Co., Central Reg. CarmelFest JULY 3-7 CEDAR LAKE Lake Co., North Reg. Cedar Lake Summerfest JULY 4-6 KOKOMO Howard Co., East Reg. Haynes Apperson Festival JULY 6-7 DELPHI Carroll Co., West Reg. Canal Days

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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.

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.

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3 blocks East of Courthouse, Main St. & Artist Dr. Nashville, IN 47448 812-988-4609 browncountyartgallery.org

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Hinshaw Rock’N Gems Choose from a variety of beautiful stained glass pieces as gifts or home decor, pick up supplies for glass crafters, or take a stained glass class.

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Inspired Fire Glass Studio & Gallery Shop jewelry, photography, and art by local, regional and national artists. Offering classes. Located minutes from downtown Lafayette.

Dorrel Harrison Handcrafting and painting recycled barn boards into custom plaques. Dorrel wants his work to lead to a greater appreciation of the barns in southern Indiana.

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APRIL 3—MAY 19 Newsies Derby Dinner Playhouse

Rocket Doll Revue Burlesque Show Strand Theatre SHELBY VILLE

Chicago Street Theatre

CL ARKSVILLE

strand-theatre-shelbyville.org

derbydinner.com

APRIL 8 The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra

APRIL 4 Russ Taff Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

APRIL 4—MAY 19 42nd Street Beef and Boards Dinner Theater INDIANAPOLIS

APRIL 12-28 Boeing Boeing VALPARAISO

chicagostreet.org

Mike Fryman and Kelly Casey

Derby Dinner Playhouse

Ross Country Jamboree

derbydinner.com

rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

APRIL 10-11 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert

American English Beatles Tribute Concert

Embassy Theatre

strand-theatre-shelbyville.org

CL ARKSVILLE

FORT WAYNE

fwembassytheatre.org

SCOT TSBURG

Strand Theatre SHELBY VILLE

Leonard Bernstein: A Musical Celebration Civic Hall

beefandboards.com

Damian McGinty Forever Young Tour

RICHMOND

Strand Theatre SHELBY VILLE

earlham.edu

Browns—Celtic Experience

strand-theatre-shelbyville.org

APRIL 16 The King and I

Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

Bella Gaia

Embassy Theatre

Emens Auditorium MUNCIE

FORT WAYNE

fwembassytheatre.org

The Doo Wops & The Wulfe Bros.

bsu.edu/emens

Ross Country Jamboree

Comedian Costaki Economopoulos

APRIL 16-17 ETC 24-Hour Project

Astra Theatre

McDaniel Studio Theatre

astratheater.com

earlham.edu

SCOT TSBURG

rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

RICHMOND

JASPER

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APRIL 20 Billy Keith and Kelly Trask Ross Country Jamboree

Ross Country Jamboree SCOT TSBURG

rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

Javanese Gamelan Earlham College RICHMOND

earlham.edu

Major League Astra Theatre JASPER

astratheater.com

APRIL 23 Illusionist Rick Thomas The Abbeydell Hall at the Legend of French Lick

Straight No Chaser: One Shot Tour Emens Auditorium MUNCIE

FORT WAYNE

fwembassytheatre.org

MAY 8 Tony Bennett: I Left My Heart Tour The Palladium CARMEL

thecenterpresents.org

MAY 10 Erwins and Joesph Habedank Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

bsu.edu/emens

MAY 11 Kelly Amy and Heather Browning

APRIL 26-MAY 5 The Odd Couple (Female Version)

Ross Country Jamboree SCOT TSBURG

Erwins and Joseph Habedank, Blue Gate Theatre

Strand Theatre

rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

strand-theatre-shelbyville.org

Rhapsody & Rhythm: The Gershwin Concert Experience Fort Wayne Philharmonic

SHELBY VILLE

APRIL 27 Christy Miller and Mike Boughey Ross Country Jamboree SCOT TSBURG

Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE

fwembassytheatre.org

rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

APRIL 28 Choral Concert Earlham College RICHMOND

earlham.edu

MAY 2, 9, 16, 23 I’ve Got the Music in Me The Abbeydell Hall at the Legend of French Lick WEST BADEN SPRINGS

legendoffrenchlick.com

MAY 2-JUNE 2 Dames at Sea

The Crestliners Early Rock & Roll Strand Theatre strand-theatre-shelbyville.org

Rockapella Civic Hall Performing Arts Center RICHMOND

civichall.com

MAY 13 The Doo Wops & The Wulfe Bros.

Derby Dinner Playhouse CL ARKSVILLE

derbydinner.com

theatreatthecenter.com

MAY 16 BJ Thomas

MAY 3 Dailey & Vincent Shipshewana Event Center SHIPSHEWANA

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER APR.

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ROCKET DOLL REVUE BURLESQUE SHOW

DAMIAN McGINTY FOREVER YOUNG TOUR

AMERICAN ENGLISH BEATLES TRIBUTE CONCERT

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THE ODD COUPLE (Female Version)

THE CRESTLINERS EARLY ROCK & ROLL

SAMUEL J. COMROE AMERICA’S GOT TALENT COMEDY

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Theatre at the Center MUNSTER

Snow White & The Prince, Derby Dinner Playhouse

INDIANA

legendoffrenchlick.com

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riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

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MAY 17 The Steeldrivers SHIPSHEWANA

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

MAY 17-JUNE 1 Danny and the Deep Blue Sea

INDIANA

Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

MAY 25 Blackwood Brothers

Chicago Street Theatre

Blue Gate Theatre

chicagostreet.org

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

MAY 18 Eddie Money

Kevin Greaves & Lloyd Wood

VALPARAISO

SHIPSHEWANA

Shipshewana Event Center

Ross Country Jamboree

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

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Shipshewana Event Center

MAY 24 Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris

Billy Keith and Amber Martin Ross Country Jamboree SCOT TSBURG

rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

Dvorak and Janacek Fort Wayne Philharmonic Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE

fwembassytheatre.org

Cris Jacobs Astra Theatre JASPER

astratheater.com

MAY 21 Neil Degrasse Tyson Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE

fwembassytheatre.org

MAY 22—JUNE 30 The Savannah Sipping Society Derby Dinner Playhouse CL ARKSVILLE

derbydinner.com

MAY 23 Ball Brothers Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

MAY 23—JUNE 30 The Little Mermaid Beef and Boards Dinner Theater INDIANAPOLIS

beefandboards.com

SCOT TSBURG

MAY 25—JUNE 29 Snow White & The Prince Derby Dinner Playhouse CL ARKSVILLE

derbydinner.com

MAY 27 PBR Bull Fest Michiana Events Center SHIPSHEWANA

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

MAY 28 Luminaries: The Andrews Sisters in the Songbook The Palladium CARMEL

thecenterpresents.org

MAY 31 Judy Collins Shipshewana Event Center SHIPSHEWANA

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ luegatetheatre/schedule

MAY 31-JUNE 1 Jimmy Fortune Ross Country Jamboree SCOT TSBURG

rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

JUNE 1 Charley Pride Shipshwana Event Center SHIPSHEWANA

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

Mary Poppins Astra Theatre JASPER

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JUNE 3 Mo5aic

JUNE 15 Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” Shipshewana Event Center

derbydinner.com

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

CL ARKSVILLE

JUNE 4 Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers with The Booth Brothers Shipshewana Event Center

SHIPSHEWANA

Christy Miller and Wyatt Miller Ross Country Jamboree

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul

SHIPSHEWANA

Ross Country Jamboree SCOT TSBURG

rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

MUNSTER

theatreathecenter.com

JUNE 24 The River City Boys present A Salute to the Songs of the Statler Derby Dinner Playhouse CL ARKSVILLE

JUNE 21 Jeff & Sheri Easter

derbydinner.com

Blue Gate Theatre

JUNE 27 Dixie Melody Boys

SHIPSHEWANA

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

JUNE 22 Goodman Revival Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA

riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

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JUNE 8 Sammy Wray & Leon Collard

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JUNE 23 Samuel J Comroe America’s Got Talent Comedy Strand Theatre

SCOT TSBURG

rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

Shipshewana Event Center

SCOT TSBURG

rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

SHIPSHEWANA

JUNE 6 Dailey & Vincent—Gospel

Ross Country Jamboree

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Derby Dinner Playhouse

Mike Fryman and Kelly Trask

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APRIL 2-3 Reversible 7:30 PM Indiana University Auditorium BLOOMINGTON

iuauditorium.com

APRIL 4-6, 11-13 The Jedi Handbook 7:30 PM Bloomington Playwrights Project BLOOMINGTON

buskirkchumley.org

Experience Bernstein’s Mass, Jacobs School of Music

APRIL 5 Whose Live Anyway?

8 PM Indiana University Auditorium BLOOMINGTON

BLOOMINGTON

iuauditorium.com

African American Dance Company Spring Concert 7:30 PM Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON

iuauditorium.com

buskirkchumley.org

APRIL 5-7, 12-13 Experience Bernstein’s Mass

APRIL 8 Latin Jazz Ensemble

7:30 PM Jacobs School of Music Musical Arts Center BLOOMINGTON

music.indiana.edu

8 PM Jacobs School of Music Musical Arts Center BLOOMINGTON

music.indiana.edu

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APRIL 13 IU Soul Revue Spring Concert

8 PM Jacobs School of Music Musical Arts Center

BLOOMINGTON

BLOOMINGTON

buskirkchumley.org

music.indiana.edu

APRIL 14 Set it off!

APRIL 23-24 Finding Neverland

7:30 PM Buskirk-Chumley Theater

7:30 PM Indiana University Auditorium

BLOOMINGTON

buskirkchumley.org

LIVE PERFORMANCE S & SHOWS

7:30 PM Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Jazz Celebration

BLOOMINGTON

iuauditorium.com

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Jazz Celebration, Jacobs School of Music

Ballet at the BCT: The Choreography Project, Buskirk-Chumley Theater

APRIL 19 Onix Ensamble & IU New Music Ensemble

APRIL 23-24 Ballet at the BCT: The Choreography Project

7:30 PM Buskirk-Chumley Theater

7:30 PM Buskirk-Chumley Theater

BLOOMINGTON

BLOOMINGTON

buskirkchumley.org

buskirkchumley.org

APRIL 20 Flor De Toloache

APRIL 27 African American Choral Ensemble Spring Concert

7:30 PM Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON

buskirkchumley.org

7:30 PM Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON

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MAY 10-11 Vonnegut on Stage Presented by Cardinal Stage Company 3 PM, 6:30 PM Waldron Whikehart Auditorium BLOOMINGTON

buskirkchumley.org

MAY 10-25 To Quiet the Quiet 7:30 PM Bloomington Playwrights Project

The Singing Hoosiers, Jacobs School of Music

BLOOMINGTON

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buskirkchumley.org

APRIL 27 Singing Hoosiers 8 PM Jacobs School of Music Musical Arts Center BLOOMINGTON

music.indiana.edu

MAY 7 An Evening with the Tallest Man on Earth

MAY 13 The Mountain Goats

9 PM Buskirk-Chumley Theater

8 PM Buskirk-Chumley Theater

BLOOMINGTON

BLOOMINGTON

buskirkchumley.org

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JUNE 8 Over the Rhine & Carrie Newcomer

7 PM Buskirk-Chumley Theater

BLOOMINGTON

8 PM Buskirk-Chumley Theater buskirkchumley.org

BLOOMINGTON

buskirkchumley.org

JUNE 22 Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band

MAY 25-26 Westward Bound Presented by Stage Flight Circus Arts

8 PM Buskirk-Chumley Theater buskirkchumley.org

BLOOMINGTON

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MAY 19 A Thousand Words Presented by Bloomington Symphony Orchestra

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In 2002, Dan Adams returned to his Hoosier roots, and along with his wife Donna, transformed their fifth-generation, 85-acre farm, nestled in the lush Hoosier National Forest, along Southern Indiana’s I-64 corridor, into one of the state’s premier wineries. To honor their German and Swiss heritage,

Dan and Donna Adams

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wine competitions in

Winzerwald. German,

the nation.

for vintners of

the forest.

at the winery called

In the early 1800s,

Wein Kitchen, will

according to Adams,

open in late April.

the Ohio River Valley

Featuring German

reminded German

fare like flatbreads

immigrants of their

and Bavarian pretzels,

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homeland’s Black

it is sure to delight

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Forest and Rhine

visitors and those

River. Many chose to

attending their

settle in the area, and

summer concert

it became known as

series (check out

“Little Rhineland.”

the line-up on their

Among those

website!).

early settlers was

John Dufour, from

connoisseurs, or even

A new restaurant

For wine

Switzerland. He operated

as Glühwein (red spiced wine),

those wanting a wistful escape

the first commercial winery in the

Lemberger (Blaufränkisch), and

to Germany, by way of Southern

US, just east of where Winzerwald

Gewürztraminer—which Dan slyly

Indiana, Winzerwald Winery

Winery sits today. Dan Adams’

teases, “Is easily remembered by

is a must!

great-great-grandfather, Jakob

calling it girls-get-meaner!” They

For more information:

Loesch, a winemaker and cooper

also specialize in holiday wines sold

www.winzerwaldwinery.com

(wine barrel craftsman) from

in Christmas-tree shaped bottles

Germany, was also one of those

made in Germany.

early settlers. In fact, Loesch

Both Dan and Donna hold

brought grapes with him, from

certificates in viticulture from

Germany, that viticulture experts

Purdue University. Dan previously

today are unable to identify. The

worked at Wollersheim Winery,

mysterious grapes produce a

Wisconsin’s largest winery; and

limited-edition blush wine, called

they are founding members of

Heirloom, completely unique to

Indiana’s prestigious Uplands

Winzerwald Winery.

Wine Trail. And not to be outdone

The Adams focus their varietals

by her husband, Donna ranks as

on grapes grown in Germany,

a judge at the International Wine

or German seasonal wines, such

Competition—one of the top three

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named the winery—

Brothers Make Good __________________________________________________ BEST SPECIALS. MOST FUN. story by KAREN WEIK

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Bloomington and Broad Ripple to LOC ATION: MIDWEST & WEST PUB: BROTHERS BAR & GRILL WEBSITE: BROTHERSBAR.COM ABOUT: A STAPLE FOR GREAT BEER, SPIRITS, FOOD AND FUN.

name a few, with their most recent, self-proclaimed flagship business in downtown Indianapolis.

Renovating the long-time Robert’s Camera Shop, the downtown Indy bar features the largest tap beer selection in the

Eric Fortney was still in college

state—some 30-40 beers to

at University of Wisconsin in

choose from—and over 8,000

Madison, when his dad invited him

square feet, with their signature

to look at a bar to purchase in his

patio space encompassing over

hometown of La Crosse. The deal

4,000 square feet.

was made after Eric scrolled an

The Fortney brothers credit

offer on a bar napkin. Later, when

their success to hard work. In the

an in-house executive chef, all

he and older brother Marc took the

early days, both Marc and Eric

menu items are made from scratch

helm of the new business, in 1990,

worked every shift. They had,

and by hand. A Fortney favorite,

and after brain-storming a savvy

what they affectionately called in

growing up in Wisconsin, is fried

name for it, their mom suggested

the beginning, “the world’s largest

cheese curds. Hand-made and

“Brothers Bar—established 1967,”

appetizer menu.”

hand-battered, it makes a mouth

for the year Eric was born. The

“We used the drop and float

salivate just thinking about them.

name stuck and business boomed.

method,” Marc Fortney says,

A staple for great beer, spirits,

Nearly 30 years later, family-

tongue-in-cheek. “Drop it in the

food and fun, Brothers Bar & Grill

owned Brothers Bar & Grill can be

fryer, when it floats to the top

is hard to beat. And don’t forget

found in 19 locations throughout

it’s done.”

their real (fake ID) gift cards. They

the Midwest and West. Indiana

Today, their entrees are far

make it worth getting caught.

locations include South Bend,

from those early methods. With

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Eric and Marc Fortney, cira 1990.

some upcoming events, including

in our community,” says Mary

the Downtown Fort Wayne Artist

Corinne Lowenstein, director of

& Beer Pub Crawl in May; the First

marketing for Fort Wayne’s Hop

Annual Northern Indiana Beer

River Brewing Company, one of 18

Festival along with Germanfest,

breweries on the trail. She adds

both in June; and a benefit concert

that the trail has also opened up the

in November.

opportunity for “beer tourism” in

“Over the past year, we have

the area.

made amazing strides in working

For beer lovers, the trail not only

together as the Northern Indiana

provides an opportunity to sample

Brewery Association,” says Mary

As the popularity of Indiana’s

some of the great northern Indiana

Corrine. “We feel very confident

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beer scene continues to grow,

craft brews, but rewards those

of our growth and aligning it with

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breweries in northern Indiana

who complete various levels of

our mission and goals created

have come together to create the

their “passport.” The more member

last summer. We look forward to

“Northern Indiana Beer Trail”

breweries you visit, the better the

growing opportunities for all our

which was formed in late 2017

“swag.” From koozies to hats, the

local members and partners.”

by the Northern Indiana Brewery

group continues to come up with

For more information, go to

Association. “We wanted to provide

new ideas to thank participants.

www.visitfortwayne.com/beertrail

opportunities to support local

The group is participating in

Tomlinson Tap Room ME Z Z ANINE LE VEL IN INDIANAPOLIS CIT Y MARKE T

With its interior design crafted from reconditioned materials and the historic setting of the Indianapolis City Market as its backdrop serving only Indiana beer on draft, Tomlinson Tap is the ideal place for craft beer enthusiasts to unwind and enjoy full flavored brews that are both traditional and distinctive.

Tomlinson Tap Room 222 E. MARKET ST.

INDIANAPOLIS 317-423-2337

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APRIL 13 Boots & Bourbon

3 PM - 6 PM Top two levels of the 2nd Street Parking Garage

4 PM - 7 PM Hancock Co 4H Fairgrounds

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APRIL 12 Evening of Hope, Food & Spirits Tasting 7 PM - 9 PM The Speak Easy BROAD RIPPLE

MAY 11 17th Annual Indiana Wine Fair 1 PM - 7 PM The Story Inn NASHVILLE

indianawinefair.com

eventbrite.com TAP for TAF 2019, Downtown Lafayette

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JUNE 15 TASTE of Tippecanoe

12 PM - 4:30 PM Willow Street VINCENNES

4 PM - 12 AM Main Street

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tasteoftippecanoe.org 17th Annual Indiana Wine Fair, Nashville

Daredevil Indy Lagerfest

MAY 11 Rock the Junction Craft Beer & Music Festival

6 PM - 11 PM Daredevil Brewing Co

1 PM - 5 PM Union Street

indianaontap.com

10th Annual Crown Beer Fest 1:30 PM - 6 PM Lake County Fair Grounds CROWN POINT

SPEEDWAY

crownbeerfest.com

DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD

MAY 18 Dark Lord Day

6 PM - 10 PM Embassy Suites by Hilton

9 AM - 9 PM 3 Floyds Brewing

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Tickets at: www.beersacrossthewabash.com | Friends of Downtown | Village Bottle Shop | Brokerage Brewing | Teays River Brewing | Kopacetic Beer Factory | Backstep Brewing Co. | People’s Brewing Co. | Lafayette Brew Co. On-site food service will also be available for purchase from local vendors.

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Carmel’s Rooftop Bar When locally-owned Anthony’s Chophouse opened in Carmel’s Arts & Design District, it brought more than just an upscale steakhouse to the city—it created Carmel’s first rooftop bar, 3UP. And keeping with the spirit of “local,” 3UP includes several local brews on its drink menu, including beers from Sun King Brewery, Triton Brewing Company, and Taxman Brewing Company. Not

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a beer drinker? Not to worry, the upscale bar has created a number of specialty cocktails, along with wine, to please every palate.

Views from the rooftop are only surpassed by the food on the menu. Chef Justin Miller has created signature appetizers like the tuna tartare with quail yolk; quail knots with red chili tempura,

Huber’s

Sip and Savor HAND-CRAFTED, AWARD-WINNING

Orchard, Winery & Vineyards

Wines & Ale

Starlight, Indiana

• Indiana’s Largest Estate Bottled Winery • • Starlight Distillery • Farm Market • Bakery • Plantation Hall • • Starlight Café for Lunch • • Winery & Distillery Tours and Tastings •

Enjoy the distinctive atmospheres of 10 family owned wineries and breweries for a fun and tasteful road trip or getaway weekend.

Seasonal Activities • Ice Cream & Cheese Shop • Family Farm Park • • Tractor Rides to the U-Pick Fields •

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pickled celery, and blue cheese foam; pimento hush puppies with spiked Harissa sauce; and more.

“Knife and Fork Plates” encourage sharing and feature items like shrimp “fried” rice with scallion, raisin, whipped avocado, almond & cumin cake, and Harissa cream. Be sure and try the grilled watermelon steak for dessert.

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19816 Huber Road Borden, IN 47106 812.923.9463 www.huberwinery.com

HENRY COUNTY WELCOMES YOU TO ONE OF INDIANA’S NEWEST VINTNERS—

B E L G I A N H O R S E W I N E RY

Just south of Middletown, this lovingly restored sixth-generation family farm-turned-winery, boasts vineyards first planted eight years ago and wine variations named to commemorate family members: Cranberry Sophie, Peach Uncle Fred and Rosé Springtime Puppy to name a few.

Owned and operated by the Harter family, their ancestors first homesteaded this area back in 1836. They financed the purchase of the farm by breeding and selling Belgian horses. But it was Harry Harter who made it famous in 1943 when he won both the state and world horse-pulling championships with his steeds Roc and Doc. Thereafter, national breeders flocked to the Hoosier homestead to purchase colts from the duo’s famous bloodlines.

Today, Belgian Horse Winery honors their family tradition with a renovated barn full of historical photos, tasting room, gift shop, banquet hall and multiple outdoor venues for event rentals and featuring live music each week.

Belgian Horse Winery 7200 West County Road 625 N

765-779-3002

Middletown, Indiana 47356

www.belgianhorsewinery.com

HENRY COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 3205 S. Memorial Drive // New Castle, Indiana 47362 // www.henrycountyin.org

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