Travel Indiana Spring Issue 2022 by travelindiana.com

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VOL. 12 NO. 2

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INDIANA’S TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

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Telling the Stories of Authentic Indiana

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PRESIDENT

Jeff Brown

FEATURES

PUBLISHER + EDITOR

Stephanie Nicol OP ER AT I ONS + D I G I TA L M A N AG ER

Andrea Pearce A S SOC I AT E PUBLISHER

Jan Hoffman

Agritourism Adventures

Indiana’s Rich Automotive History

Public Art in Hoosier Cityscapes

HIGHLIGHTS

50 RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum Expands

64 Discover the Exciting World of Mascots

Wabash Run the River

66 Plan a Getaway to Chesterton

68 Cass County 4H Fair 78 New Life Springs from the Past

Peru’s Cole Porter Festival

in Hancock County

80 Spring Reawakening in

DESIGN + PRODUCTION C O N S U LTA N T S

Mediaworks

MyersCroxton Group

destination 38 Spring into Fun in Fort Wayne

Indiana Farmers Markets

Amy DeLong

DESIGN + MARKETING C O N S U LTA N T S

SPECIAL SECTIONS

A S SOC I AT E PUBLISHER

Madison County

outdoor 53 Outdoor Sports Fun 60 Bike Carmel culinary 71 Indiana’s Breweries, Wineries,

FOR COMMENTS OR ADVERTISING INFORMATION:

& Distilleries 74 South Shore Winery Trail

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arts 94 Explosion of Public Art 95 Art Galleries 99 Valparaiso Art Festival 100 Public Art in Columbus

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BONUS IN THIS ISSUE! Be sure to pull out the Indiana Foodways Alliance guide between pages 70 and 71 to help you navigate your way around Indiana’s food trails!

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F E AT U R E D C O M M U N ITI E S

ANDERSON. . ............................ 80

HAMMOND. . ........................... 56

MADISON. . ............................... 2

SCOT T COUNT Y................27, 36

BLOOMINGTON.. ..................... 89

HANCOCK COUNT Y................ 78

MARSHALL COUNT Y.............. 79

SHELBY COUNT Y.. .................. 13

CARMEL . . ......................... 39, 60

HARRISON COUNT Y.. ................ 3

MICHIGAN CIT Y..................... 69

SHIPSHE WANA . . ..................... 16

CARROLL COUNT Y................. 27

HUNTINGTON COUNT Y........... 96

MONTGOMERY COUNT Y.. ........ 86

STEUBEN COUNT Y................. 59

CASS COUNT Y....................... 68

JAY COUNT Y.......................... 77

MORGAN COUNT Y.................. 90

VALPAR AISO.......................... 98

CHESTERTON......................... 66

JENNINGS COUNT Y................ 52

MUNCIE................................. 24

VINCENNES . . .......................... 25

COLUMBUS..................... 87, 100

KOKOMO................................ 48

NOBLE COUNT Y. . .................... 4 3

WABASH................................ 58

DUBOIS COUNT Y. . .................. 23

KOSCIUSKO COUNT Y.. ............ 20

PARKE COUNT Y.................... 102

WASHINGTON COUNT Y . . ......... 86

FORT WAYNE. . ........................ 38

L A PORTE .. ............................ 33

PERU..................................... 92

WHITING. . ........................ 49, 64

FRENCH LICK...... 4 4, 45, 103,104

L AKE COUNT Y . . ................. 2, 74

PUL ASKI COUNT Y.................. 81

FULTON COUNT Y .. ................. 51

LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE. . . 11

RICHMOND/WAYNE COUNTY.. ... 4 3

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Publisher’s Letter

Telling the Stories of Authentic Indiana

We hope our cover story will inspire you to plan your own agritourism adventure, where you’ll discover robots milking dairy cows, calves being born right in front of your eyes, a herd of 250 wild bison, lavender farms, and corn mazes. You’ll read about authentic farm stays, farmers’ markets, U-pick farms, and so much more.

The agricultural industry has come a long way since the 1970s when I was a farm kid in Madison county who was mesmerized by the neighbors’ tractor simply because it had air conditioning. That was a big deal back then. But today, farming and agriculture are on a completely different level, with science and technology playing a major role in most farming operations. Fortunately, thanks to the agritourism industry in Indiana, we can all see first-hand how these operations work, and experience farm life behind the scenes. We hope our cover story will inspire you to plan your own agritourism adventure, where you’ll discover robots milking dairy cows, calves being born right in front of your eyes, a herd of 250 wild bison, lavender farms, and corn mazes. You’ll read about authentic farm stays, farmers’ markets, U-pick farms, and so much more. Our feature on public art will launch you on a statewide tour of larger-than-life murals, sculptures, and a series of art trails and sculpture walks. The best part? These art experiences are diverse, accessible, and world-class. Indiana’s automotive history teaches us that at one point our state was home to some 40 car manufacturing plants. Read about how this history lives on in museums and monuments throughout Indiana. As a special treat in this issue, we have a 16-page pullout featuring the Indiana Foodways Alliance food trails. This handy guide will help you plan your next culinary adventure. And as always, be sure and check out our website, www.travelindiana.com for even more trip ideas. Happy and safe travels!

ON THE COVER

Fair Oaks Farms in Fair Oaks, Indiana

PHOTO: Jeff Brown

Stephanie Nicol, Publisher + Editor

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story by JULIE CAMPBELL

Escape to the countryside and discover why agritourism is booming in the Hoosier state. From agricultural tours and farm-to-table restaurants to overnight stays in the country, channel your inner farmer and head out on an adventure in beautiful rural Indiana.

Heritage Farm Alpacas & Events in Flora. PHOTO: Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau 8

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On a brisk Indiana morning, a traffic light flashes from yellow to green outside a massive red barn. But there are no cars in sight. Instead, a green light signals that something magnificent is about to take place inside the barn. As visitors rush into a theatrestyle seating area, a hush falls over the spectators. Taking center stage behind a glass barrier is a very pregnant cow, breathing heavily and letting out an occasional boisterous moo. Five minutes later, a black and white calf slides out effortlessly onto a bed of hay, shaking its head and blinking at the bright lights of the room. This miracle of life occurs nearly every day at Fair Oaks Farms, a modern-day operation where visitors can witness the intricate workings of a 21st century dairy and pig farm. Situated on 19,000 acres about 70 miles south of Chicago in the rural Indiana town of Fair Oaks, the

farm entertains as well as educates thousands of visitors each year. “Farm families comprise less than 2% of the U.S. population. That means very few people have access to farms and farmers,” says Ryan Weaver, general manager of Fair Oaks Farms.

“We decided years ago to open up our farms so that the general public can see modern, sustainable farming in action. Our guests can interact with our staff as they tour our farms and explore our experiential museums. In doing so, they learn about the care and effort farmers put into farming.” – Ryan Weaver General Manager of Fair Oaks Farms

ABOVE: A newborn baby calf is hand fed at the Fair Oaks Farms Birthing Barn, where visitors can see the miracle of birth. PHOTO: Fair Oaks Farms LEFT: Explore the nutrients of soil in the experiential exhibits of the Fair Oaks Farms Crop Adventure. PHOTO: Fair Oaks Farms

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Fair Oaks Farms excites guests young and old with their Crop Adventure (above) and Dairy Adventure (left). ABOVE PHOTO: Fair Oaks Farms LEFT PHOTO: Jeff Brown

The average cow gives 12 gallons a day, which means Fair Oaks Farms takes in a whopping 380,000 gallons of milk per day. “We decided years ago to open up our farms so that the general public can see modern, sustainable farming in action. Our guests can interact with

our staff as they tour our farms and explore our experiential museums. In doing so, they learn about the care and effort farmers put into farming. Farms like Fair Oaks Farms are important places to reconnect with both our agrarian roots and the future of farming.” Father-son duo Eric and Owen Bateman from Custer Park, Illinois, recently enjoyed exploring the

Take the photogenic farm tour bus out to the dairy and pig farms of Fair Oaks Farms. PHOTO: Amy DeLong

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farms and seeing all the technology in action. “It’s something I thought would be cool to see,” he said. “It’s good to see where our food comes from.” Owen was definitely drawn to the high-tech aspect of the operation. “I like the robots—the robots are cool!” said the fifth grader, who wants to be a blacksmith when he grows up. Wait…robots on a dairy farm? Absolutely! Twelve robots in the highest tech barn ensure the milking is always gentle and precise, which is important when you’re taking care of 37,000 cows. The average cow gives 12 gallons a day, which means Fair Oaks Farms takes in a whopping 380,000 gallons of milk per day. Most of the milk from the 11 dairy farms on the campus is trucked to Kroger, where shoppers will eventually see it on store shelves all around the Midwest. The grounds of Fair Oaks Farms are as beautiful as they are functional. Overnight guests sleep in style at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, complete with a rustic barn-style décor and a large pool area. Food options range from The Farmhouse Restaurant, which

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Huber’s Family Fun Park is part of Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards in southern Indiana. PHOTO: SoIN Tourism

is connected to the hotel and features a fabulous farm-to-fork fine dining experience, to the more casual Cowfé, which serves up its popular grilled cheese made from Fair Oaks’ own award-winning cheeses and freshly baked bread. Homemade shakes and ice cream are also crowd favorites at The Cowfé. Food and lodging aside, the main attractions are the three farm adventures that await Fair Oaks visitors. At The Crop Adventure, you’ll learn all about modern crop farming practices, the importance of soil, and the future of farming in order to feed 7 billion people and counting. Next, board a climate controlled, bio-fueled bus to The Dairy Adventure, where

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“My Dad’s Sweet Corn” is one of the many fresh items sold at the Carmel Farmers Market, held every Saturday May through September. PHOTO: City of Carmel

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you’ll ride through the cow barns and see how robots play a vital role in the milking process. And last, but not least, The Pig Adventure will amaze you with its thousands of little pink squealers and mama sows around every corner. Just a note: Fair Oaks Farms is not a petting zoo. It’s a working farm, which means visitors never come in contact with the animals for health and safety reasons, but they still get a great view of everything that goes on at the farm. Closer to Indianapolis in the town of Zionsville, Traders Point Creamery is a family-owned, 100 percent grass-fed dairy farm, which includes a handcrafted creamery and farmstead restaurant. All of the barns on the property are repurposed 1860s vintage barns with hand-hewn beams,

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ABOVE AND RIGHT: Traders Point Creamery is a family owned, 100% grass-fed farm, handcrafted creamery, and farmstead restaurant. PHOTO: Traders Point Creamery

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The Hendricks County 4H Fair takes place this year from July 17-23. PHOTO: Visit Hendricks County

brought to the grounds from different cities across Indiana. In southern Indiana, you’ll find Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards, the state’s largest estatebottled winery. Things to do at this family fun attraction include wine and spirits tastings, distillery and winery tours, kids’ play at the Family Farm Park, shopping at the farm market, grabbing a bite to eat at Starlight Cafe, and listening to music during seasonal concerts. If staying on a farm is on your bucket list, check out Heritage Farm near Flora. The working alpaca farm with over 50 alpacas hosts overnight guests in several areas on its property. Owners Tim and Beth Sheets offer overnight accommodations in a vintage 1850s

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log cabin right in the middle of the action. There’s also a modern threebedroom guest house, a creek-side campsite, an RV site, and a tree tent. During your stay, you can walk an alpaca around the farm, take an offroad UTV ride, enjoy a hayride, feed the alpacas, bake a wood-fired pizza, or wade in the creek. Heavenly Acres Farm in Thorntown also offers a farm-stay option, where you can customize your experience to include helping with daily chores and interacting with the farm animals, which include alpacas, miniature horses, goats, donkeys, sheep, chickens, and ducks. Forrest and Jennifer Bopp also offer learning experiences on how they process fiber and give health care to the animals. The two-bedroom Airbnb on their

ABOVE AND RIGHT: Nestled in Hancock County, Tyner Pond Farm, owned by Chris and Amy Baggott, is completely dedicated to sustainable farming methods for healthier land and livestock. PHOTO: Tyner Pond Farm

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The Yorktown Farmers Marketplace is a year-round farm, food, and artisan market. PHOTO: Yorktown Farmers Marketplace

property sleeps six and includes all the comforts of home, even free wifi. Nested in Hancock County, Tyner Pond Farm, owned by Chris and Amy Baggott, is completely dedicated to sustainable farming methods for healthier land, livestock, and customers. Visit for a day and take a tour, or if you want a bigger taste of farm life, rent the farmhouse for the weekend and experience life on the farm firsthand. All of the pigs, chickens, and cattle on the farm are pasture raised and spend their days happily grazing. Located outside of West Lafayette, The Farm at Prophetstown is a real working farm that offers visitors a unique experience featuring all aspects of farm life in the 1920s. Situated within Prophetstown

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State Park, the farm is a training ground for sustainable agriculture, gardening, and canning as well as farm-to-table cooking, sewing, and quilting. Admission is free with state park entry. Tour a herd of 250 wild bison in an open-air vehicle at the Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve in Fremont. In mid-May, the calving season begins with 40 to 50 proud mothers showing off their 35-pound golden babies. Stay the night in the White Pine Lodge Bed and Breakfast or rent a teepee on the property. At White Diamond Lavender Farm, east of Edinburgh in Hope, owners Melinda and Steve Webb want to make the farm a destination for people to visit and build memories, whether it be a concert,

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ABOVE AND RIGHT: Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve is home to approximately 250 wild bison roaming over 400 acres that they claim as their home. PHOTOS: Steuben County Tourism Bureau

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yoga on the lawn, picking a bundle of fresh lavender or sunflowers, or their favorite…weddings. They’ve discovered a few delicious lavender recipes that keep customers returning. Lavender wine slushies, lavender lemonade slushies, and lavender shortbread cookies are just a few favorites. People of all ages enjoy authentic agricultural experiences in Shipshewana/LaGrange County. Its quaint county Amish experiences offer unique attractions including farm experiences, petting zoos, Maple syrup and honey making, plus more. Shipshewana is home to the Farmyard Inn which will immerse you in the Amish culture— it’s located on a working Amish dairy farm.

At White Diamond Lavender Farm in Hope, visitors can choose from special events and activities, like morning yoga in the lavender field. PHOTO: White Diamond Lavender Farm

ENGAGE KOSCIUSKO Experience Kosciusko County by participating in the Engage Kosciusko digital passes. Discover new places in the county, earn prizes, and receive discounts at area businesses. Visit our website regularly for new passes to explore. VisitKosciuskoCounty.org

111 Capital Dr, Warsaw, IN 46582 574-269-6090 VisitKosciuskoCounty.org @VisitKosciuskoCounty #VisitKCounty

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Suri Alpacas are the main attraction at Heritage Farm. Learn all about alpacas and what they are used for. PHOTO: Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau

Mark your calendar for this fall, when Exploration Acres in Lafayette opens its 23-acre corn maze, the largest in the state. There are ten miles of paths to explore, and there’s also a country store and pumpkin patch. Be sure and plan a visit when the sunflowers are in full bloom, usually in August. For those wanting to experience more of an agritourism “rush,” the state is fortunate to have a variety of horse racing events— including thoroughbred and harness racing—throughout spring and summer. Indiana has a long history of horse breeding and has produced many high-earning racehorses. The Indiana Horse Racing Commission oversees the promotion and regulation of the

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Exploration Acres in Lafayette has the largest corn maze in the state. Each year there’s a brand new design. PHOTO: Exploration Acres

industry throughout the state, and the organization’s director of racing and breed development, Jessica Barnes, says the sport’s popularity has grown significantly. “I never could have imagined the quality of racehorse we produced in Indiana could have improved as quickly as it did.” She says some of the most memorable events happened in 2017 and 2020 when Harrah’s Hoosier Park hosted the Breeders Crown Championships, the “Super Bowl” of harness racing. While many of the top racing events happen at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson and Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville, harness racing at the State Fair and county fairs across the state 22

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Mark your calendar for this fall, when Exploration Acres in Lafayette opens its 23-acre corn maze, the largest in the state. There are ten miles of paths to explore, and there’s also a country store and pumpkin patch. Be sure and plan a visit when the sunflowers are in full bloom, usually in August. remain as popular as ever. At each stop you’ll see full-time racing operations send out horses to compete against small stables and even hobbyists that pursue the thrill of the circuit each summer. Adding

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to the racing excitement is the overall experience of the fairs themselves…live entertainment, amusements, and of course the incredible fair food. Agriculture’s history has deep roots in county fairs, along with the Indiana State Fair. Once known as agricultural exhibitions, today’s fairs are still centered around the concept of promoting and celebrating farm life and agriculture’s contributions. And, they continue to showcase advancements of farm innovation and technology. Visiting these fairs means you’ll be able to enjoy livestock shows, tractor pulls, interactive activities, and more. And of course, outside the farm features, you’ll enjoy amusements,

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Johnson’s Farm Produce in Hobart has pick-your-own produce, farm market, and garden center. PHOTO: Brittnee Megan

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The “Sunflower Experience” is just one of many attractions that draw visitors to Cornucopia Farm in southern Indiana. PHOTO: Cornucopia Farm

exhibitions, and a variety of special events. Farmers’ markets around the state give growers of all kinds the opportunity to share their bounty. Typically held on weekends, the markets can feature anything from

fresh-cut flowers, local meats, and produce to baked goods and gourmet foods. Some even have live entertainment and locally-made arts and crafts. If you’re hungry for some delicious farm-to-table food, try Roots by

Tree Hill Farms, a family-owned restaurant In Winchester. The menu features hand crafted pizzas as well as pulled pork, chicken and brisket, all raised by the Livingston family at Tree Hill Farms. The Joe Huber Family Farm and Restaurant in Starlight offers hearty, farm fresh food in a countryside setting. The farm now has the seventh generation of descendants working in its family farm operation. Craving a fresh strawberry, apple or blueberry pie made with fruit you picked yourself? There are hundreds of you-pick farms and orchards around the state. Here’s a short list: • Tuttle Orchards’ farm store in Greenfield is like visiting

Spirit of Vincennes

Rendezvous MAY 26-27, 2022

Relive the story at one of our largest living history events, the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous. Discover the new collection of public art sculptures around Vincennes, and treat yourself to Hoosier-grown produce and flowers at our many agritourism locations.

Visitors and Tourism Bureau Public Art Sculptures

Little Hill Flower Farm

Historic Sites

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a farmer’s market that’s open all year. In addition to their own apples and cider, the store carries over 200 products made in Indiana as well as items from a dozen local farms. Satisfy your sweet tooth with an orchard-to-table treat from the Café and Sweet Shop • Strawberry season starts in late May at Landess Farm, a generational family farm in Daleville. The farm also offers red raspberries, cantaloupe, apples, watermelon, and other fresh produce in season. • If picking flowers is more your style, a visit to Anderson Flower Farm, a u-pick flower farm in Frankfort, is in order. Open seasonally from June through October.

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• Eenigenburg’s Berry Farm is located in Northwest Indiana just off I-65 in DeMotte. This familyowned farm specializes in u-pick and ready picked blueberries. • Johnson’s Farm Produce in Hobart has been selling homegrown fruits and vegetables since 1940. They offer a full-service lawn and garden center, in addition to the greenhouse and farm market. • Barnside Blooms in Muncie offers flower lovers the chance to cut their own blooms in a field of flowers, build their own bouquets, and make memories they’ll never forget. For more information go to travelindiana.com

Tuttle Orchards in Greenfield. PHOTO: Tuttle Orchards

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Indiana Farmers’ Markets Enjoy the bounty of Indiana growers this season at Indiana’s best farmers’ markets. KOKOMO DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET Mulberry & Washington Streets MAY-SEPTEMBER Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. KokomoFarmersMarket.com

Find friendly vendors selling only what they grow, raise, or make themselves including locally grown vegetables, handmade

items, as well as delicious breads and sweets prepared by local bakers. Live music, cooking demonstrations, local art and other activities are planned weekly.

EVERY SATURDAY, MAY – SEPTEMBER 8 AM to 11:30 AM carmelfarmersmarket.com Now in its 24th season, the Carmel Farmers Market is one of the largest in Indiana. With more than 70 vendors, selling exclusively Indiana-grown or produced food and plant products, our summer Market

CULVER FARMERS’ MARKET

CITY OF LA PORTE’S MARKET AT LA STITCH Locally grown, locally loved. livinthelakelife.org

Quality food and agriculture are part of everyday life in the City of La Porte. With several local farms and orchards just minutes from our thriving downtown, The Market at La Stitch offers a wide variety of fresh, locally grown products. Join us on Saturdays for good food and good times. 30

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Summer Location: Culver Town Park, West Pavilion 819 East Lake Shore Drive MAY-OCTOBER Saturdays 9am-1pm MEMORIAL DAY-LABOR DAY Tuesdays 5-7pm Winter Location: Culver Town Library107 N Main St. NOVEMBER-APRIL Saturdays 10am-1pm CulverFarmersMarket@gmail.com Located on the shore of beautiful Lake Maxinkuckee, the second largest natural lake in Indiana, Culver Farmers’ Market offers locally and certified naturally grown produce, ethically raised meats and eggs, a wide variety of baked goods, artisan jewelry and other hand-crafted items year round.

HOBART SUMMER MARKET ON THE LAKE

FESTIVAL PARK 111 E. Old Ridge Rd. Hobart, IN THURSDAYS MAY 26 - AUG. 11 cityofhobart.org Come enjoy outdoor shopping featuring baked goods, ethnic & gourmet foods, children’s craft area, jewelry, handmade crafts, a beer garden, and so much more! After your shopping is complete, stay for an evening of live entertainment featuring some of the region’s best bands, beginning at 6 pm. It’s not over yet! Movies in the Park start at dusk June - July.

is a weekly event you should not miss. Located on Carter Green, in the shadow of Carmel’s Palladium concert hall, treat yourself to everything from fresh vegetables, to baked goods, to meats and poultry, to jams, jellies, artisanal cheeses, and fresh country eggs. Eat arepas, papusas, or biscuits and gravy under an umbrella on the Green while you listen to live music and sip artisanal coffee.

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Madison, IN • Est. 1809 The Madison Farmers Market is a year-round, rain or shine, 100% ProducerOnly market held every Saturday at the Broadway Fountain. Our vendors offer nearly everything a local shopper wants or needs including fresh and in-season produce, meats, farm fresh eggs, local honey, freshly baked goods, fresh and dried flowers, a wide variety of herbs, plant starts, goat milk soaps and beard oils, handmade fiber arts, jewelry and more! This Saturday outdoor market features bi-weekly live music in the summer and year-round prepared food from local vendors. With the beautiful backdrop of the Broadway Fountain and its close proximity to historic Main Street, the Madison Farmers Market is truly a destination! Visit the Madison Farmers Market website for more details on current vendors, how to become a vendor and opportunities to volunteer within the market. Follow the market on social media for weekly market updates including vendor and product previews and information on upcoming events. We’ll see you on Broadway! Instagram: @MadFarmersMarket Facebook: Madison Farmers Market Website: madisonmainstreet.com/ farmers-market Contact: Gina Johnson, Market Manager madisonfarmersmarketmanager@gmail.com

MARKET HOURS: SUMMER MARKET May through September 8 am - 12 pm WINTER MARKET October through April 10 am - 12 pm Broadway Fountain and Indoor Market Space at Trinity United Methodist Church The Madison Farmers Market is managed by the Madison Main Street Program.

CITY OF WHITING FARMERS MARKET Whiting City Hall • 1443 119th St. EVERY SATURDAY MAY-OCTOBER | 8AM-2PM Join us for Whiting’s Farmers Market every Saturday from 8am-2pm, May through October, RAIN OR SHINE. Our weekly market is set up in front of Whiting City Hall, in the heart of Historic Downtown Whiting and features seasonal flowers, plants, fresh vegetables, and more.

RICHMOND FARMERS MARKET (765) 983-7425 richmondindiana.gov/resources/ farmers-market The Richmond Farmers Market is a 100 percent growers & producers only Market located in Wayne County. Our mission is to support local, small-scale businesses by providing an opportunity to sell home-grown and homemade goods directly to consumers. The Richmond Farmers Market operates every Saturday, year-round, from 9am-noon. NovemberApril at the Starr Gennett Building and May-Oct. at Jack Elstro Plaza. May-Oct: Jack Elstro Plaza, Sat. 9am-noon July-Sept: Jack Elstro Plaza, (in addition to Sat.) Tues. 4pm-7pm Nov-April: Starr Gennett Building, Sat. 9am-noon Facebook: @RichmondFarmersMarketIN and Instagram: richmondinfarmersmarket

Voted the #4 Farmers Market in Indiana in the America’s Favorite Farmers Market Competition, the Yorktown Farmers Marketplace is a year-round farm, food, and artisan market in the beautiful small town of Yorktown, IN. Nestled among the trees in the Walnut Grove in Morrow’s Meadow Park is where you’ll find our outdoor market on Friday evenings from 4:30 to 7:30 beginning May 27 thru October 7. Morrow’s Meadow Park has several playgrounds, trails, and is the launching site for kayak trips on the White River, making it the perfect location for our outdoor market. In addition to over 50 vendors, we have a Young Entrepreneur program, live music, food trucks, and monthly car shows. Our indoor market is once a month on Saturday mornings from 9-12 during the months of November thru April. At both markets we accept SNAP and at the outdoor market we accept SNAP, WIC, and Senior Nutrition. We love that our market has become a place for members of our community to connect with each other and a place for small businesses to grow! To learn more about the Yorktown Farmers Marketplace please visit our website: yorktownmarketplace.com To learn more about the charming town of Yorktown, IN and our summer concert series, please visit: yorktownindiana.org Stop and shop, then stay and play in Yorktown!

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Agritourism Destinations

Plan your next adventure at some of Indiana’s best agritourism destinations.

Exploration Acres

CORNUCOPIA FARM 5444 N. Rutherford Hollow Rd Scottsburg, IN • 812-752-6694 cornucopiafarm.com A visit to the farm is fun for the whole family! Cornucopia Farm has corn and soybean mazes, u-pick pumpkin and flower patches, giant slides, a petting farm and more. Plus, an on-site cafe where delicious eats and sweet treats are made fresh! Don’t miss our annual Sunflower Experience either! Opens September 9th!

BISON AT KANKAKEE SANDS 3294 US-41, Morocco 219.285.2184 southshorecva.com/bison The Efroymson Restoration at Kankakee Sands is 8,400 acres

of preserved prairies and wetlands. These lands are home to an amazing array of birds, wildflowers, insects, plants and animals. Visit the 1,100 acre bison viewing area where more than 100 grazing bison roam, doing their part to maintain the prairie.

MADISON COUNTY OFFERS FOOD, FUN, AND MEMORIES GALORE STEUBEN COUNTY BREW/ WINE DESTINATIONS Three popular winery/brewery destinations are nestled between 101 lakes in Steuben County. Briali Vineyards and Winery is located on the gently rolling hills of Country Meadow Golf Course. Satek Winery, located in Fremont, has won more than 100 medals at the Indy International Wine Competition. And at Chapman’s Brewery you can enjoy handcrafted beer produced on site. visitsteubencounty.com

STEUBEN COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET

EXPLORATION ACRES CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH 6042 Newcastle Rd • Lafayette explorationacres.com Our 23-acre maze is the largest in Indiana, with 10 miles of paths to explore, day or night. Rent a fire pit, pick pumpkins straight from the vine, and enjoy a hayride, along with other activities included with admission. Before you leave, check out the unique items for sale in our Country Store. 32

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317 S. Wayne St., Angola Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon, May-Oct. steubencountyfarmersmarket.com Visit the Steuben County Farmers Market for fresh vegetables, including off-the-vine cucumbers, lettuce, peppers, and juice tomatoes. Tons of local vendors in Steuben County sell their products here. A second market opens Wednesdays JulyOctober at Monument Plaza, 101 N. Gilmore. Besides fresh produce, you’ll find locally-sourced honey, homemade jams and apple butter, goat milk soap and lotions, as well as steubencountyfarmersmarket. homemade breads and cupcakes.

Farm families are a life source for Madison County and besides producing the highest quality of meats, produce, and dairy, not to mention rich maple syrup and fine, pure honey, our farms offer experiences for all families to enjoy. Soaps, lotions, scrubs, and more made from the milk of happy, well-fed goats and scented with flowers from gardens on property, can be had at Simple Goodness Soaps in rural Elwood. Open Tuesday – Saturday at 9:00 a.m. SimpleGoodnessSoaps.com In the snow of February, the folks at stix2brix are tapping maple trees on their farm for sap that will run in the warming days of early Spring creating pure Hoosier Maple Syrup. Their product can be purchased around Madison County and people can check with Facebook page facebook.com/stix2brix Another “sweet” spot, Wildflower Ridge Farm, finds David Barrickman turning a hobby into a thriving enterprise of producing honey and selling across the country. wildflowerridgehoney.com Finally, who doesn’t look forward to fall where pumpkins arise like big orange spheres from fields where you can pick your own, or you find yourself turned around in a corn maze, and the laughter of families on a hayride fills the air? Find your way to Smith Family Farms and Market, and not just in the fall, but all year round for premium meats, cheeses, seasonings, jams, and so much more. smithsthemarket.com

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SANDY ACRES CLYDESDALES 10032 N Ruby Rd La Porte, IN • 219-393-0655 sandyacresclydesdales.com Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal to a Clydesdale? Here is your chance to visit a farm and meet one of the gentle giants up close and personal! There are also private encounters with the horses that include brushing, visiting and are custom tailored to make your experience fun and one of a kind!

HILLTOP ORCHIDS Think Spring and think Madison, Indiana! Tour private, blossoming gardens not normally open to the public and public house museum gardens at the biennial Madison in Bloom event. Back to back weekends June 11 &12 and 18th & 19th , 2022. Give the gift of this blooming experience, buy tickets and learn more at www.MadisonInBloom.com.

1151 E Co Rd 800 Cloverdale, IN • 765-795-6016 Are you looking to purchase something extraordinary? Hilltop Orchids, a local greenhouse nestled in the outskirts of Cloverdale, is known for its wide variety of seasonal offerings. The greenhouse offers a range of white orchids, hybrid orchids, succulents galore, pots and more. Each month they carefully handpick each orchid that will be used to breed an exceptional hybrid orchid.

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At Fair Oaks Farms, our mission is to welcome you to experience joy and enrichment through reconnecting with the land, nurturing your body with the food and people you love, and immersing in the innovative efforts to feed our world. Caring for the land, air, and water is a responsibility our farms take seriously, and we do so in multiple ways. We believe that sustainability encompasses safety, animal welfare, the environment, next generation careers, and our community, and we demonstrate a long-term commitment to environmental care through traditional and innovative means.

Come and explore our experiential museums and farm tours year-round! Fair Oaks Farms is a unique educational experience designed to nurture and enrich a young person’s imagination. We are a classroom without walls – and we’re thrilled to invite you to our Dairy, Pig, and Crop Adventure Tours!

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COME SEE THE FUTURE OF DAIRY FARMING IN OUR ROBOTIC DAIRY Families can visit our dairy museum with over 60 interactive exhibits, and experience dairy in a whole new way. Learn and play in our dairy activity center, explore in virtual reality, and learn about sustainability.

LEARN HOW WE ARE FEEDING 7 BILLION PEOPLE AND COUNTING Explore where modern agriculture began, and then immerse yourself in the future of farming. Go deep underground to see and touch the world of bugs, roots seeds and soil… or stay above ground to see the pollinators and walk through live crops in the Farmer’s Garden!

LEARN ALL ABOUT RAISING PIGS Get ready for a full-on interactive adventure as you learn all about the magnificent pig – and the modern-day farming communities that raise them! Round out your adventure with a visit to our indoor Ropes Course.

Come learn about our everchanging planet and see how we’re leading the future of food! There’s no better place on Earth to learn about and experience modern farming than Fair Oaks Farms!

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Spring into Fun in Fort Wayne Fort Wayne now has more than 150 pieces of public art on their Public Art Trail. The murals, sculptures, and multi-purpose pieces of art help share the community’s history, along with their hopes and dreams for the future. Learn about the artists and remember to take a selfie with your favorite pieces and use #PublicArtFW. Check in at each art piece’s designated location to redeem prizes! Of course, a springtime favorite sporting event is a TinCaps baseball game. It’s the perfect choice for fun family entertainment from April through September. Parkview Field is a family destination in downtown Fort Wayne, and with tickets starting at just $7, TinCaps games are fun and affordable. Built on three rivers, Fort Wayne

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offers a unique connectivity between its thriving city and outdoor recreation. Via a connected trail network, you can enjoy destinations like the Old Fort, Headwaters Park, and outdoor recreation on eight miles of riverfront in the city center where you can kayak, canoe, paddle board, or take a boat ride. There’s also Promenade Park, a oneof-a-kind park that features a kids’ canal, permanent ping pong, corn hole games, a tree canopy trail, porch swings, river access, and more. Once a hub for business, today The Landing has a new purpose as a gathering spot for friends; a gallery for public art; and a home for festivities including winter festivals, performances, block parties, and

more. Within this walkable block, you can dine around the world at 15 locally-owned restaurants. Foodies flock to The Landing for the flavors of Mercado’s Cali-Mex, Tolon’s farmfresh favorites, Nawa’s Asian fare and creative cocktails, and more. Within easy walking to The Landing and Promenade Park is The Bradley, a boutique hotel designed by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, co-founder of Vera Bradley. From the signature scent in the lobby, to the various Fort Wayne touches, The Bradley emulates the unique design style that is reminiscent of the Vera Bradley you know through pattern play and bright colors. For more information go to visitfortwayne.com

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

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The Wayne County Historical Museum is a unique showcase of Wayne County history and world culture. The Museum’s Founder, Julia Meek Gaar, collected artifacts during several trips around the world to share with the children of Wayne County. The museum is a unique repository of World Culture and Wayne County History from our Native Peoples and pioneer life through modern times. Join us this summer as we celebrate the story of

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Automotive History story by GLENDA WINDERS

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum houses one of the world’s premier collections of automotive and motor racing vehicles and artifacts. PHOTO: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

Michigan might get the credit for building the most automobiles in the United States, but Indiana comes in third, just behind Ohio. At one point some 40 Hoosier cities were home to plants that manufactured 36 brands, such as Cole, Duesenberg, Marmon and Stutz. The state’s rich automotive history lives on in museums and monuments throughout Indiana, as well as in factories that continue to produce some of today’s most popular brands. 46

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In fact, it was in Indiana that Elwood Haynes invented the first commercially successful gasolinepowered automobile in the United States. After conceiving of the ideas of what he called a “horseless carriage” while he lived in Portland, he moved to Kokomo, completed the blueprints and hired machinist brothers Elmer and Edgar Apperson to build it. On July 4, 1894, he took his first ride in an automobile that had come to be called “The Pioneer.” Today his story comes to life at Kokomo’s Elwood Haynes Museum, which is located in the home where he lived and where some of his automobiles are on display.

It’s extremely fitting that the National Auto and Truck Museum is located in the original production facility of the Auburn Automobile Co. in DeKalb County. One of the buildings in the complex is a National Historic Landmark, and the museum as a whole covers some 130 years of automobile history. Look for galleries that display trucks, family cars, pedal cars, toy cars and more. Among the museum’s proudest accomplishments, however, is the NATMUS Youth Education Program, an immersive experience for teenagers who are paired with a mentor who will lead them in car-restoration projects.

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“These young people learn such basics as learning to use proper hand and shaping tools, welding skills, maintenance, driving a manual transmission and the privilege of being the first to drive the vehicles they have a hand in restoring,” said Dave Yarde, NATMUS executive director. “We are training our next generation to take care of the cars we love so much.” Cass County played a pivotal role in the automobile industry. Logansport produced two models, the Bendix and the ReVere, and while the Bendix only made a few vehicles, the Revere operated here from 1917-1926 making more than 2600 automobiles. In fact, at the Cass County Historical Society, you’ll find one of the original ReVere touring cars. Another significant spot to explore automotive history is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, located right inside the legendary 2.5-mile track. A stroll through the museum leads to vintage cars, exhibits about winning drivers and the Borg-Warner Trophy. Then take the “Kiss the Bricks” tour that includes a ride around the track and a stop at a piece of the original “brickyard” track. Nearby Carmel has commissioned four new automobile-themed roundabout sculptures along 96th Street. Designed by Arlon Bayliss, the pieces are artistic interpretations of classic cars designed and built in Indiana during the first half of the 20th century, when Indiana was home to some 100 auto manufacturers. Each different from the others, they celebrate the Marmon, Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg, Stutz and Studebaker. And speaking of Studebaker, founded in 1901 and the largest producer in the state, a tour of the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend might be in order. In addition to a collection of vehicles donated by the Studebaker

Kokomo’s Elwood Haynes Museum celebrates the inventor of first commercially successful gas-powered automobile. PHOTO: Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau

Corp. to the city, visitors can see the largest exhibit of presidential carriages in the world and defense vehicles created by the company up until the Vietnam War. “The museum preserves the history of Studebakers, along with the many industries that fostered the growth of South Bend,” said Pat Billey, former president of the board of trustees. “Additionally, the museum is supportive of education, preservation and innovation with displays that include the first 200 MPH Avanti and the carriage that delivered Abraham Lincoln to the Ford Theater the night he was assassinated.” Cars and trucks aren’t the only vehicles manufactured in Indiana, either. The RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum displays every kind of recreational vehicle made by Airstream, Winnebago and others that date back to Mae West’s Chevrolet Housecar, a Gilkie Tent Trailer and

The City of Carmel’s homage to Indiana’s automotive history will include four new sculptures, including the Stutz “Ra” Art Deco hood ornament, which will stand 16 feet tall in the roundabout at 96th and Gray Road. PHOTO: City of Carmel

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The Studebaker National Museum in South Bend showcases the local and global influence of the Studebaker Corporation. PHOTO: Studebaker National Museum

Visitors to the Toyota plant in Princeton can take a tour where they’ll learn about the history of Toyota and southwest Indiana’s industrial heritage. PHOTO: Toyota Motor North America

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a Tennessee Traveler Motorhome, all from the 1930s. Notice how technological advances have changed the industry as you walk along the “Road Back Into Time,” and see today’s newest offerings in the “Go RVing” exhibit. A new space, scheduled

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to be open in August, will feature manufactured homes. While there is rich automotive history in the state, the present and future of auto manufacturing is here, too. At the Toyota plant in Princeton take an hourlong tram ride behind the scenes to see how their cars are made. When you’re finished, visit the Experience Center, where you’ll see how the iconic Toyota Production System was created along with historical displays and interactive exhibits. Those who have been say the suspended Toyota Tundra mustn’t be missed. Subaru of Indiana in Lafayette offers a similar tour where you’ll start by watching as steel is pressed into the shape of the vehicle then go on to see robots weld the panels together, real people assemble the 2,000 necessary parts and finally the finished product as it rolls off the line.

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Elkhart, Indiana, is the birthplace of the manufactured housing industry and the RV Capitol of the world. It’s here you’ll find the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum which is opening their brand new 21,000-squarefoot Scoular MH Museum to the public this summer, adding an entire new chapter to the RV/MH Museum’s repertoire. This space is dedicated to telling the story of the manufactured housing industry’s past, present, and future. The museum aims to educate guests on the importance of the manufactured housing industry and how it became a vital resource for fighting affordable housing and housing shortage issues in America. This museum will feature a deeply interactive and educational experience with audio/ 65

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video displays intertwined throughout the journey. A children’s play area themed as a community park is nestled into the heart of the museum allowing families to relax while the children can enjoy themselves in a free and easy to monitor space. The museum was designed by Thomas Landgrebe, CEO of Voodoo Dreamwork LLC., and Ryan Szklarek executive vice president of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation. According to Thomas, “This museum will bring an attraction to Elkhart that will be rivaled by none. The interactive displays, theming, and story telling will be of a Disney-like quality and will provide a near five-dimensional experience for our guests.” The story begins with the covered wagon, develops from the ‘30s to present day, touches on the home of the future,

1954 Spartan Imperial Mansion now in our Scoular MH Museum with brand new exterior updates, new skirting and brick pathway. Credit: RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum

then finishes with man’s final frontier with the exit dedicated to modular housing’s role in future space colonization. Visitors will appreciate all the hard work put into this museum, which will raise that Hall of Fame’s status even more as a must-see attraction in northern Indiana. Please venture out to Elkhart with your family to enjoy this brand-new experience.

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Indiana Destinations & Attractions

Whiting

Harris Sugar Bush

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999 E County Rd. 325 N, Greencastle o 765-653-5108 c 765-301-0016 harrissugarbush.com Signature, all-natural maple syrup produced on-site is packaged locally in unique gift jars. Also carrying maple cream, candy and delicious nut toppings, Indiana produced honey, BBQ sauce, jams, jellies and sorghum. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but call first to ensure we are in the shop.

Experience the City of Whiting, a beautiful corridor to Lake Michigan. With its lovely new and redesigned streetscape, 119th Street in Downtown Whiting is flourishing with quaint shops, a historic movie theatre, a microbrewery, a wide variety of cuisine, and family attractions all within walking distance. A stroll along the boardwalk in Whiting Lakefront Park is the perfect way to end the day.

Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards 19816 Huber Rd., Borden 812-923-9463 • huberwinery.com This family owned and operated farm is seven generations in the making. Known as much for hospitality as they are for award-winning wine and spirits, Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards offers visitors a true farm-to-bottle experience. Wander almost 700 acres of farmland, savor a wines and spirits tasting, then stay for lunch at the Starlight Café.

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Get out and “Play” this Spring From baseball games and golf, to auto racing and other outdoor sports, Indiana is full of inspiration for enjoying this season’s warmer weather. story by GLENDA WINDERS

Family-friendly Victory Field is home to the Indianapolis Indians. PHOTO: Indianapolis Indians

Whether you are an athlete, a spectator or just someone who likes to get outside and play, Indiana is rich in opportunities, and you don’t have to go far to get to them. If spring days already have you whistling “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” your first stop might be an Indianapolis Indians game. “Summer in Indiana means one thing at the corner of West and Maryland streets -– it’s baseball season,” said Indianapolis Indians President and General Manager Randy Lewandowski. Attending a game at Victory Field is a summer bucket-list item for many Hoosiers, and we are excited to produce more great memories for our fans this year.” And Indianapolis isn’t the only place to see an in-person game. The South Bend Cubs play at Four Winds Field, the Fort

Wayne TinCaps at Parkview Field and the SouthShore RailCats at U.S. Steel Stadium in Gary. The Kokomo Jackrabbits take the field at Kokomo Municipal Stadium and the Oil City Stadium in Whiting is home to the NW Indiana Oilmen. Joining the Oilmen as part of the Northern League collegiate baseball lineup is the Lake County Corn Dogs, who will play at Legacy Fields at Center Ross Park. Bosse Field in Evansville, where the Evansville Otters play, is the third largest in the country after Wrigley Field and Fenway Park. It appeared in “A League of Their Own” as the home field of the Racine Belles, while League Stadium in Huntingburg portrayed the home of the Rockford Peaches. Recently HBO filmed “The Soul of the Game” about

the Negro Leagues here. Satchel Paige came to play in the 1960s and posed for photos with local Little Leaguers. It is now home to the Dubois County Bombers, and coming here will make you feel as if you have stepped back in time to the golden age of baseball. The stadium dates back to 1894, and its vintage signage, scoreboard and atmosphere remain. Rather play than watch? Golf might be the game for you, and the 400 golf courses across the state make playing eminently possible. Pete Dye, known as the father of modern golf-course architecture, designed more courses in Indiana than in any other place in the world. Sign up for the Pete Dye Trail Challenge and play seven of them — the traveliN travel iN Spring 2022

Ackerman-Allen course on the campus at Purdue University, the Kampen course (also in Lafayette), Maple Creek and Brickyard Crossing in Indianapolis (this one has four holes inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway), the Fort Golf Resort at what was once Fort Benjamin Harrison, the Pete Dye Course in French Lick and the Tippecanoe Country Club in Monticello. When you finish you will have earned a pin flag — and bragging rights — for your efforts. In Valparaiso, be sure and make a tee time at two enjoyable, yet challenging, courses: Forest Park and Creekside. And, just off the shores of Lake George in Hammond, is a golfers paradise—Lost Marsh Golf Course. In DeMotte, the Sandy Pines Golf

Club is one of the finest golf resorts in the United States. While the course itself is the main attraction, there’s also a restaurant/ bar specializing in American comfort food, overnight cottages, and event facilities. Rochester is home to two beautiful golf courses: Rochester Elks Country Club, open year round, and Round Barn Golf Club at Mill Creek, a well maintained 18-hole course. This course with gently rolling terrain, mature trees, and Mill Creek flowing through makes this a very challenging and exciting course to play. While there, be sure to check out the round barn clubhouse, an architectural beauty. And that’s just the beginning of places and ways to wile your summer afternoons. Swimming, tennis, archery, outdoor basketball, flag football, soccer, bicycling,

TOP: Every night is “throwback night” at a Dubois County Bombers baseball game, played in the historic League Stadium in Huntingburg. PHOTO: Visit Dubois County CENTER: There are 12 outdoor sports experiences at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. PHOTO: Kim Harms BOTTOM: Sunrise at the Pete Dye Course at French Lick. PHOTO: Visit French Lick West Baden

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hiking and much more are possibilities, too. If there are kids in your group, a good place to get them started is The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, where they can participate in 12 outdoor sports at the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience. From the football field sponsored by the Colts to a miniature-golf course styled after famous courses of the world by Pete and Alice Dye, this is the place to get children exercising outside and having fun. “We’re thrilled that families don’t have to sit on the sidelines when they visit,” said Caleb Bailey, director of the experience. “We encourage families to play and learn about a variety of sports together. It’s about the interaction and fun together — not the scoreboard. In fact, we like to say the best way to keep score is through smiles, and we have plenty of those to share as we witness families enjoying quality time together.”

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ABOVE: Sandy Pines Golf Club in DeMotte is one of the finest golf resorts in the United States. PHOTO: Sandy Pines Golf Club RIGHT: Oil City Stadium in Whiting is home to the Northwest Indiana Oilmen Baseball Club. PHOTO: Northwest Indiana Oilmen

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Wabash County’s top trails will get you ready for the area’s first half-marathon

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Wabash Run the River, Visit Wabash County’s first-ever half-marathon isn’t until June 11th so there’s plenty of time to train for the 5k, 10k, or 13.1 mile competitions. The race kicks off at 5:30 p.m. for participants. The spectator block party is one you won’t want to miss and is the perfect lively atmosphere to cheer on your racer. The party begins at 4:30 pm and will finish at 10 p.m. as the racers fly through the finish line. Music, food, and beverages will keep you entertained. With months to go before the race, you can train by taking a run off the beaten path in Wabash County. Go over the fields and through the woods on the 13-mile Bloodroot Trail at Salamonie, so named for the abundance of white-flowering, red sap-filed poppies. Too much trail? Acres Land Trust Kokiwanee Trail contains 139 acres, but the actual trail length hits a doable, yet challenging, 4.6 miles of nonstop beauty along the Salamonie River. If the woodsy trails aren’t for you, the paved Wabash River Trail is the perfect alternative. Head east from

Enjoy the murals in downtown Wabash. PHOTO: Visit Wabash County

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TOP: Take a run past the 19th-century Stockdale Mill. PHOTO: Visit Wabash County LEFT: RiverRidge Farm, in Roann, is a four-season garden and greenhouse. PHOTO: RiverRidge Farm

Paradise Springs and run alongside the Wabash River; you’re almost always lucky enough to spot a bald eagle. About 6.7 miles later, you’ll find yourself in the town of Lagro. It’s here you’ll enjoy food and drinks at the 950 Speakeasy Bistro. If you take the trail west, you’ll run into White Rock Recreation for premium ice cream and an opportunity to book your next river excursion. Another point of interest is the quaint town of Roann. Run past the restored covered bridge, or head downstream past the 19th-century Stockdale Mill. Veer south for a quiet country jog. You can rest up at Bailey’s Pizza Parlor or

Lynn’s downtown diner. Don’t miss the RiverRidge Farm Store, a four-season garden and greenhouse with produce that looks like the rainbow, locally-grown and pesticide free. A run to the tiny town of Laketon will land you at Marty’s Bluebird Café, where you can embrace quiet ambiance and a classic diner breakfast. Whether you’re in it to win the cash prize or want to up your running game with new sights and sounds, Wabash Run the River will become your go-to annual destination. For more information go to visitwabashcounty.com.

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Family Fun Ride

• Saturday, May 14 • Saturday, June 11 • Saturday, July 9 • Saturday, August 13

Slow Roll Dinner Cruise • Tuesday, June 14 • Tuesday, July 12 • Tuesday, August 9

National Bike to Work Day • Friday, May 20

Roundabout Ride • Saturday, September 17

Built for Bikes Centrally located and easy to access, Carmel, Indiana is a fast-growing city adjacent to Indianapolis’ north side. With a current population of about 102,000, Carmel is known for its roundabouts, eye-catching public art and nationally recognized holiday Christkindlmarkt. Carmel has also been designated a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists and Places for Bikes. Carmel is proud of its nearly 220 miles of bikeable and walkable paths and trails. Planning a visit to the city? Consider bringing along or arriving on two wheels and not just four. You don’t have to be an accomplished cyclist to bike in Carmel. In addition to the 26-mile long Monon Greenway, of which 5.6 miles are located in Carmel, there are 223 miles of easy-to-ride side paths along many of the major throughfares.

Suburban to Urban If your preference is a tree-lined route with plenty of greenspace to enjoy and even the occasional deer, start off at River Road Park on the east side of the city and enjoy a leisurely ride on a smooth, wide path that runs alongside

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the White River. This path easily connects to the recently completed 126th Street path that runs east and west and will take you all the way to Carmel’s central core at Range Line Road and City Center. Make it an all-day adventure! The southern end of Carmel’s portion of the Monon Greenway is at 96th Street. Why not ride or drive to the trailhead there then head north. Stop along the way and check out Central Park and the Monon Community Center then grab a bite to eat in Midtown at one of several delicious eateries with both indoor and patio seating. Continuing further north will take you through the Arts & Design District and through a beautifully canopied section of the trail.

TOP: Roundabout Ride participants BOTTOM: Central Park trail

City Sites Out of town visitors or even locals enjoying a staycation, will be pleased to know that the City’s Hospitality Corridor along Meridian and Pennsylvania Streets features a number of hotels, many of them with outdoor bike racks and all of them ready to graciously accommodate storage of bicycles for guests indoors if asked. Not traveling with a bike? Check one out from Carmel’s Bike Share program which has 50 bikes at seven station locations around the City. If you really enjoy riding, plan a trip to Carmel in late September when Bike Carmel hosts its second Roundabout Ride with both 25- and 50-mile route options. If riding slow and dining out is more your style, then consider adding Carmel to your travel itinerary for one of Bike Carmel’s Slow Roll Dinner Cruises. Whatever your riding style, Carmel is a great place to experience from the seat of a bicycle. TOP: Riders at the inaugural Roundabout Ride BOTTOM LEFT: A Rideshare station in Midtown BOTTOM RIGHT: Monon Greenway

DID YOU KNOW? • Carmel has several bike retail and repair shops – Carmel Cyclery, Pedego Electric Bikes, Future Velo Electric Bikes, Gray Goat Bicycle Co. (North) • Located along the Monon Greenway are bike repair stations with tools, pumps and other accessories • Carmel has convenient bike parking stations in public parking garages in the Arts & Design District, Midtown and City Center • Convenient public bathrooms are along the Monon Greenway at Rohrer Road, Clay Terrace, Arts & Design District, Midtown, City Center, Central Park and 96th Street

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Confetti, fun, and mascots. That’s exactly what you will find at the Mascot Hall of Fame! We represent all the fun, entertainment, and sportsmanship that the professional and collegiate mascots do in their everyday world. We currently have 27 Hall of Famers, two of them being our newest class of 2022, Southpaw from the Chicago White Sox (MLB) and Globie from the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters. Our team is working hard to plan for our Induction Ceremony being held on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Mark your calendars and make your plans to visit us! We will be officially inducting Southpaw and Globie along with our previous class of 2020, Blue from the Indianapolis Colts (NFL), Boomer from the Indiana Pacers (NBA), Youppi! from the Montreal Canadiens (NHL), and last but certainly not least, Oriole Bird from the Baltimore Orioles (MLB)! Aside from being a Hall of Fame for 64

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professional and collegiate mascots, we are an educational, one-of-a-kind children’s museum! We have a S.T.E.A.M. curriculum integrated into every single one of our exhibits. If you’re not familiar with S.T.E.A.M., it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. You’ll learn how to stay fit like a mascot, make healthy eating choices,

design your own mascot and make it come to life, and train like a mascot! Our exhibits are broken up into six different departments, Department of Phuzzical Education, Science of Silliness, Mascot Studies, Fureshman Orientation, Furry Arts, and Build-AMascot. At Build-A-Mascot, also known as, Build-A-Bear®, you get to take a furry friend with you! Whether you’re into dinosaurs, mermaids, unicorns, turtles, or a classic teddy bear, we’ve got something for everyone! We even have special accessories for our new friends. Our fun accessories include a variety of clothing, shoes, and medical equipment, like hearing aids, diabetes kits, medical helmets, and more. We want everyone to always feel special and included. Our weekends are packed with mascot appearances, birthday parties, private rentals, and exclusive programming for members. We have a beautiful rental space overlooking Lake Michigan, with a view like no other! If you’re hosting a bridal shower, graduation party, or a family outing, look no further than the Mascot Hall of Fame. Where else can you get a fantastic view, free parking, and a fun FUR all location. We also offer a full bar for the adults and free WIFI for the too cool for school teens. Thanks to our friends at Notre Dame Federal Credit Union, every first Friday of the month is FREE! Bring your friends, or your kid’s friends, neighbors, and family. We are also proud to be a part of Museums for All. Museums For All is a national program that allows families receiving SNAP benefits to visit a variety of museums at a discounted rate, or in some cases, free of charge. The Mascot Hall of Fame is located at 1851 Front Street in Whiting, IN. Please visit our website, mascothalloffame.com, to reserve your tickets, read about our Hall of Famers, and see our upcoming events!

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As the sun begins to warm cold bones and Indiana’s amber waves ease into green, why not celebrate the growing season and plan a getaway to Chesterton, whose history is rooted deep in the soil.

There’s no better place in Northwest Indiana to savor the colors, tastes, and fragrances of spring and summer than at the Chesterton European Market. Voted the No. 1 Farmers Market in Indiana (and No. 5 in the Midwest) in a poll by the American Farmland Trust, the European Market is held in Chesterton’s historic downtown from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday in season, beginning May 7. Enjoy a leisurely shop for fresh local produce and flowers; artisan cheeses, bread, meats, and condiments; and a wide variety of handcrafted art and jewelry. Mark this on your calendar as well: The Coffee Creek Farmers’ Market—only five minutes from downtown Chesterton—is held from 3 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday,

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with an April 20 opening. The Coffee Creek Farmers’ Market prides itself as being the first “Producer Only” farmers’ market in Porter County. Vendors include truly local farmers, specialty food producers, and artisans, all of whom grow, make, produce, and create what they sell, from organic vegetables to Shiitake mushrooms, eggs to lamb, stone baked loaves to goat milk soap. Chesterton is as charming and cozy a place to tarry as any in Indiana, but think about a field trip into the countryside as well, where smallholders are thriving, working the good earth and farming to table as their families have for generations. In under 30 minutes, you can find Sanders’ Dairy Farm, Acorn Acres Farms, Rhoda Farm,

Tratebas Road Farm, Mark Daniel’s Bee Company, or Anderson’s Winery & Vineyard. Marketing can be thirsty work, though. And hungry too. At the end of the day, swing back to Chesterton and take your pick of Chesterton’s two craft breweries, Hunter’s Brewery and The Chesterton Brewery, both of which offer an extensive line of taps and excellent upscale pub fare. Or, if the grape is more to your taste, visit Running Vines Winery, for a fine selection of award winning wines and ciders and a rustic Italian menu for pairing. Now open as well: Duneland Distillery, currently offering a gin and a barrel rested moonshine. Come to Chesterton, and spring into spring.

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Hunter’s Brewery Chelle’s Boutique & Garage 211 Broadway • 219-928-3001 chellesonline.com At Chelle’s we believe in being socially conscious. The shop is full of handpicked pieces from manufactures that are leading the way with conscious purchase in mind. Here you’ll find local artists wares, women’s apparel and accessories, intimates, home furniture and décor, beauty and gifts, paint and paint accessories. Creating an experience is what we are about at Chelle’s, the atmosphere is fun and inviting and all our customers are treated as friends.

Chesterton Brewery Family Restaurant 1050 Broadway Suite 36 219-728-6558 • chestertonbrewery.com Veterans Brewing for Veterans is our motto! Chesterton Brewery is a veteran-based family restaurant with a brewery. Not only specializing in smoked meats but have great burgers and pasta specials too. Our mission is to give back to veteran-based charities and our local heroes. Visit us today!

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Three Moons Fiberworks

Hunter’s Brewing is Chesterton’s first craft brewery and Porter County’s oldest continuously operating taproom. Under new ownership as of March 2021, Hunter’s focuses on flavor and range of style from traditional to creative. Hunter’s also offers family-friendly seating, an outdoor patio, snacks and desserts, ciders, wines, cocktails, and guest beer options to please everyone.

402 Broadway • 219-841-5387 threemoonsfiberworks.com

Chesterton Toys 201 S. Calumet Rd. 219-728-3030 • chestertontoys.com Chesterton Toys believes that an active imagination is the key to a successful childhood. Our shop is a wonderland of classic and wooden toys, as well as unique, modern playthings, all with a strong focus on “kid powered” entertainment. Our goal is for children to grow their minds while actively engaging in play, without the need for batteries and computers. Just like the good ole days!

Three Moons Fiberworks LLC is a unique fiber arts studio, store, and school. Stop in to visit our gift gallery, pick up some hand-dyed yarn or hand-spun yarn produced by local artists, see our weaving yarn, or explore our extensive collection of looms. Have 3 hours in your schedule? Schedule a weaving class to make a rug or other project! .

Duneland Distillery 124 North 8th St. • dunelandstill.com Veteran owned Duneland Distillery is a brand new distillery minutes from downtown Chesterton and serves barrel rested moonshine, flavored moonshines, gins, vodka and more. Sample the spirits in tastings or traditional cocktails and buy your favorite to take home and share. Spirits are the new craft beer! traveliN travel iN Spring 2022

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The Cass County 4-H started hosting its annual event at the Cass County Fairgrounds in 1960. Last year 562 youth enrolled, 150 volunteers signed up and 980 animals were showcased. 4-H helps kids learn life skills — responsibility, public speaking, paper work, communication skills everything that will benefit them in their future lives. There is more to 4-H then just showcasing animals. There are 10 animal related events and 50 nonanimal events including building projects,

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baking, cake decorating, shooting sports, soil and water science, weather and climate science, to name a few. Lynn Korniak, County Extension Director, Extension Educator - 4H Youth Development, who has been involved with 4-H for 36 years now and started working at Cass County in 1999 says what attracted her to the program was that she would provide service to the community, work with the youth and make a positive difference in their lives, would help them grow and learn leadership skills and thus help them become contributing members of the society. If you would like to know more about this wonderful program, or learn about

“... what attracted her to the program was that she would provide service to the community, work with the youth and make a positive difference in their lives...” – Lynn Korniak, County Extension Director, Extension Educator - 4H Youth Development

how you can support the 4-H program, please contact Purdue Extension, the contact details are below in the ad. And if you are just curious, then come join us for the 61st Annual 4-H Fair at the Cass County Fairgrounds from July 10th to 16th, 2022. It is a great event for good family fun. Cass County Visitors Bureau: visit-casscounty.com, (574) 753-4856

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Michigan City Destinations & Attractions Good News Vintage 613 Franklin St. • Michigan City 219-256-9963 Welcome to Good News Vintage, located in the historical Staiger Hardware building, in beautiful downtown Michigan City! We take pride in offering you hip, hand-picked curated collections of original vintage finds! Featuring a closet FULL of sustainable fashion…walls covered in mid century art and 2000 sq. ft. of vintage, vintage…and MORE vintage! Check Facebook and Instagram for current shop hours.

Unsalted No Sharks® 523 Franklin St. Michigan City, IN 20 N. Whittaker St. New Buffalo, MI nosharksgear.com

Beachwalk Vacation Rentals 202 Beachwalk Lane beachwalkvacationrentals.com

Unsalted No Sharks® is a shopping destination to look forward to offering unique finds, gifts and more.It’s lakeology; fresh water, sweet life. Stop by one of our locations today to get Unsalted. 10% donated annually to clean water initiatives.

Beachwalk Vacation Rentals gives you the peace of mind that your vacation rental is professionally prepared for your arrival. All of our vacation rentals are located in the heart of Indiana Dunes National Park and Harbor Country. With a collection of over 100 unique homes, you are sure to find the perfect-fit vacation rental for your next getaway. Whether you’re planning a week-long vacation or a weekend escape, our staff is ready to assist you before, during and even after your stay. Our area offers endless activities both on and off the water, all seasons of the year. We are here to help. Family reunions, weekend getaways, golf retreats, if you can dream it, we can help make it happen. Remember, in addition to our large collection of beautiful Beachwalk Resort homes, we also manage a number of other nearby Lake Michigan properties. Beachwalk Vacation Rentals is your vacation cottage connection.

Friendship Botanic Gardens 2055 E. US Hwy 12 friendshipbotanicgardens.org Forge a lifelong connection with nature at Friendship Botanic Gardens! Explore our 105 acres of formal gardens, wooded hiking trails, paved pathways, educational children’s garden, health and wellness garden, and more! Open to the public 9-5 Tuesday through Sunday from MayOctober. $10 general admission. Children 12 and under are always free.

Antique Market 3707 N. E. Frontage Rd • Michigan City 219-879-4084 • theantiquemarketmc.com Facebook @theantiquemarketmc Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm CT • Sun Noon-5 pm CT.

Home to over 140 quality antique dealers from the tri-state area and beyond. The Antique Market prides itself on the quality of antiques it sells as well as their excellent customer service. Whatever your interests of collecting might be, The Antique Market, Michigan City’s very own antique mall is sure to have it!

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Indiana Breweries, Wineries, & Distillieries Making an impact in Indiana story by STEPHANIE NICOL

Indiana’s wine history dates back to the early 1800s. In fact, Indiana is credited with being the birthplace of the American wine industry because it was the site of the first successful winery established in the United States. The winery, located in the small town of Vevay along the Ohio River, was founded by Swiss immigrant Jean Jacques Dufour, also known as John James. Our brewing history started shortly after, with the first brewing operations opening in 1816 in New Harmony and Richmond. The industry continued to grow, and in 1864 Indianapolis had 57 saloons that served its population of 20,000. The distilling business joined in during the mid-1800s. Today, Indiana has more than 200

Bad Dad Brewery in Fairmount has become a destination known for their craft beers and wood-fired pizzas. PHOTO: Bad Dad Brewery

wineries, craft breweries, and distilleries. The industry is booming, and when you combine it with nearly 12,000 restaurants throughout the state, it accounts for a significant amount of revenue from travelers. According to Amy Howell, Director of Tourism, Marketing, and

The South Shore Winery Trail features eight stops where you can sample wines, meads, and ciders. PHOTO: South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority

Communications for the Indiana Destination Development Corporation, travelers in Indiana spent $3.2 billion on food and beverage in 2015. And interestingly, 30% of U.S. travelers choose destinations based on activities related to local food and drink experiences (beer or wine festivals, farmers markets, farm-to-table experiences, and more). Communities have seized the popularity and all over the state you’ll find trails, events, and destinations centered around wine, beer, and spirits. In northwest Indiana there’s the South Shore Winery Trail with eight stops that allow you to experience new wines, meads, and ciders. There’s even a “South Shore Brew Bus” that takes groups on a tour of the area’s breweries and wineries. While in the area, check out Hunter’s Brewing, the first brewery in the town of Chesterton, who’s known for quirky special events like beer and donut pairings and flower arranging. In Carmel, their Brews and Barrels Trail has more than a dozen brewery and winery stops, including many that are independently owned. Indiana’s most extensive wine trail, the Indiana Grown Wine Trail, celebrates Indiana agriculture in every part of the state and includes nearly 50 wineries. They even offer a custom hardwood wine stopper for those completing the entire trail. For an extensive list of trails, visit indianawines.org.

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Huber’s Orchard, Winery, and Vineyard grows 18 varieties of grapes on over 600 acres. PHOTO: SoIN Tourism

The Indiana Foodways Alliance, a not-for-profit organization that promotes locally-owned establishments, has created a series of culinary trails around Indiana. Be sure and check out their “Wine, Wine, Anytime,” “Hoosier Brews,” and “Hoosier Distillery” trails to learn about

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some of the state’s best locally-owned wineries, breweries, and distilleries. You’ll learn some interesting stories and history while visiting some of these popular spots. At the Chesterton Brewery, you’ll find out that owner Vernon Brown, who’s a U.S. veteran, gives a portion of all profits to veterans in need. Vernon also recently opened the Duneland Distillery in Chesterton. In Fairmount, Bad Dad Brewery is housed in an old John Deere dealership and is owned by the Howard family…including sons Derek and Patrick, and their “bad dad” Barry. Hopwood Cellars is nestled in a historic building located in the quaint village of Zionsville and has been crafting wines since 1994. At French Lick Winery and Spirits, grapes and grain for their wine and spirits are grown at nearby Heaven’s View Vineyard, located on a farm owned by John and Kim Doty. The couple are founders and owners of the winery/

distillery; in fact, Kim is the fifth generation of women to own this land. What began as an apple orchard in Valparaiso in 1927 turned into the beginnings of the Anderson Winery when apple trees were replaced by grapevines in 1994. What started as a small roadside market is now a beautiful 40-acre property including vineyard, ceremony garden, nature trails, and private pond. Another historic property, Huber’s Orchard, Winery, and Vineyards, was settled in 1843 in Starlight by Simon Huber, who brought with him from Baden-Baden, Germany his years of experience in fruit growing and wine making. From its humble 80-acre beginning, the farm has expanded to over 600 acres. Today, there are 18 different varieties of grapes grown for the production of their varietals and blended wines. As Indiana’s largest wine-grape producer, their vineyards will produce nearly 400,000 pounds of grapes per year.

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Music on the Lawn - Island Day Carpenter Creek Cellars REMINGTON carpentercreekcellars.com

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May 21 Sugarbelt Mead Festival Bulldog Park CROWN POINT ticketstripe.com/Sugarbelt2022

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June 18 Corkscrew & Brew Thomas Centennial Park CHESTERTON dunelandchamber.org

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The Depot is Greenfield’s newest locally owned restaurant with a true “farm flavor.” Located in the old 1906-built Greenfield Grain Elevator; the Depot is truly one of a kind. The owners have preserved several pieces of the old elevator equipment, signage, and original hand-hewn beams throughout the restaurant. This includes a glass floor area where you can view pieces of the original grain elevator’s mechanics. They have married that ambience with a great menu featuring steaks, ribs, pork chops, burgers, tenderloins, and a variety of sandwiches. The

Locally owned Denver’s Garage Pizza and Brews is in a gas station originally built in 1956. It features an iconic overhang, which is now the outside patio area. This restaurant features a menu of pizza, wings, breadsticks, potato skins, beer, and wine, but the best thing is the Hot Rocks Pizza Oven. Everything is made in the oven – no fryers and made with the best ingredients. Denver’s Garage definitely has the movie, “Cars”- vibe to it. However,

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The Depot in Greenfield

full bar area has a great industrial feel to it. The outdoor seating area is right off the newly developed Depot Park. Look for a variety of concerts to be taking place in this unique green space with a tribute to the town’s railroad heritage. The Depot is located at 240 W. Mill St in Greenfield. For more information: www.thedepot1906.com

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instead of being located on Route 66, it is located on State Road 67. Check out Denver’s Garage at 110 E. Broadway St in Fortville. For more information: www. denversgpb.com

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Reawakening in Madison County

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Spring is upon us and as our cold, frozen earth thaws and breaks through with new growth and promises of warm, sunny days, we might take to heart some of the words of our State’s poet, Arthur Franklin Mapes of Kendallville and find, outdoors in our many parks, the wonders Spring can bring.

“I must walk where squirrels scamper, Down a rustic old rail fence, Where a choir of birds is singing, In the woodland…green and dense.” Madison County has an abundance of beautiful parks and woodlands for our visitors to explore. Each has its own

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unique history. You will find parks along all our waterways… the White River, Fall Creek in Pendleton, and Duck Creek in Elwood… these ancient waters have stories to tell. A visit to Shadyside Park, Anderson’s largest city park, will allow a leisurely stroll around its lakes and a look at the mastery of craftsmen of the 1930’s Depression as they created lovely oriental gardens and stonework that shows the beauty that can be born out of struggle. Meandering through Mounds State Park will allow you to enter another time when the Adena Hopewell people built the Great Mound and paddled their canoes

along the White River. Its miles of trails will carry you to places of which our poet spoke. Falls Park, a lovely bit of nature in Pendleton, is home to the “Falls” of Fall Creek. There by the creek are trails to explore, shallows to wade in, and all the other things that makes parks so enjoyable. A short journey to Elwood, and bordered by Big Duck Creek, is Callaway Park which for more than a hundred years has been a place of history…Wendell Wilkie accepted his nomination for President of the United States on these grounds. There is so much more to explore… come visit and see for yourself.

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the largest candles in the world. Warm Glow is a shopping mecca and a unique traveling destination. Warm Glow offers over 60 fragrances of candles, home decor, floral, chocolate and gourmet food, bath and body, Indiana made wine and so much more. Warm Glow also offers the best restrooms on I-70 and nestled in the center of the store is the Stone Hearth Cafe. Shop Home Decor & More, a new department inside the Warm Glow store. This store offers an eclectic mix of handcrafted, vintage, retro, country, shabby-chic and other unique styles of home decor, textiles and accessories. Shop a variety of elite vendors in one shop.

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Visit Artisans & Java....the perfect blend located next door to the main Warm Glow store. This store features local handcrafted artisans and crafters. Find that original, one of a kind gift or a delicious cup of Boston Stoker coffee. Now offering Dippin Dots Explore the pavilion full of patio, garden decor and gifts. Unique items for your landscaping needs.

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Columbus is located within the Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati triangle, right on your way if you are heading just about anywhere in the upper Midwest. It is a great getaway for enjoying architecture, public art, green spaces, and a first-rate park system.

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Zaharakos (Zuh-HARE-uh-koes) is unlike any other ice cream parlor in the nation. Experience the world of soda fountains, mechanical music and iconic items from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. 329 Washington St., Columbus, IN (812) 378-1900 www.zaharakos.com Open 11am-8pm

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Just southwest of Indy, you’ll discover Morgan County, a place that’s full of friendly small towns, scenic backroads and secluded forest trails. With unexpected experiences, family-friendly festivals and the state’s only winery that’s also home to a brewery and distillery, Morgan County is more than you expect, and exactly what you need. Come discover the gorgeous landscape created by long-melted glaciers. Create your own work of art, guided by a local artist. Visit a family farm to see how they produce honey, lavender or even wine! Enjoy shopping local in a picturesque Main Street setting. You can do it all just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. In Martinsville you can visit the local Farmers Market, shop independent boutiques featuring hand-picked styles and local artisans, indulge in a chef-inspired flavors, and visit a 100-year-old candy shop. Just up the road in Mooresville, you’ll stumble upon authentic Cajun flavors from Louisiana, yet-to-be- discovered treasures at local antique shops and hand-crafted ceramic creations. As the weather warms, enjoy picnics, hiking trails that range from paved to primitive, outdoor musical performances, and so much more, just down the road in Morgan County, Indiana. See you there! Find additional information about things to do, places to eat, festivals to experience and more to discover in Morgan County at visitmorgancountyin.com.

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

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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It’s the artistic vibe, community spirit, and colorful history of this small town in Indiana that inspired Chris Badami and Kati Roberts to relocate from Los Angeles to Peru, population 11,000. For Kati, it was a homecoming. She grew up in Peru— performing in the town’s internationallyknown amateur circus and acting in civic theatre productions—and eventually moved to Los Angeles where she managed live entertainment for Warner Bros. Chris, who was born in California, earned a film degree from USC and has a background in music composition. Feet now firmly planted in Peru, the couple is sharing their talents with the local 69

Dr. Jason Gornto—as Cole—captivates the audience at “Lunch With Mr. Porter,” an immersive musical dining experience. PHOTO: Cole Porter Festival

community, co-producing the 30th annual Cole Porter Festival, a unique series of live music and special events celebrating the legacy and music of Cole Porter, while highlighting his special connection to the town of Peru. The 2022 festival is set for June 9-12. “We want to help make the festival both entertaining and educational,” says Chris. “Our hope is to delight long-time fans with popular events from past years, while adding innovative events which demonstrate the relevance of Cole Porter and attract new fans.” Some of those popular experiences include “Lunch with Mr. Porter,” an immersive dining experience where Cole Porter, played by Dr. Jason Gornto, takes you on an in-depth musical journey through the life-and-times of this songwriting 92

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legend. One of last year’s favorite new events was Cole’s Cover-Tune Contest,” with regional and local bands performing Cole Porter classics in their own unique styles. This free event returns this year. The four-day affair is kicked off Nostalgia Entertainment stages a high-spirited, interactive music show at “Cole’s on Thursday with Roaring 20’s Party.” “Plates of Peru,” PHOTO: Cole Porter Festival a no-ticket-required evening exploring Peru’s favorite downtown we want it to be an economic driver for the eateries, and discovering live music at each entire community.” location. Also starting on Thursday, you Some events do require tickets, and can check out the Cole Porter exhibit at they can sell out fast. For more information, the Miami County Museum. Here you’ll go to coleporterfestival.org. experience a vast exhibit of Cole Porter history, art and memorabilia, including Cole’s glamorous 1955 Fleetwood Cadillac Peru Visual Arts Festival on display. In addition, there are multi-media In conjunction with ReDiscover Peru’s seminars, songwriting workshops, an Second Saturdays, the Miami County Artisan old-fashioned ice cream social, and Gallery with host the Peru Visual Arts Festival, so much more. At “Cole’s Roaring 20’s with downtown Peru filled with artists and their Party” you’ll enjoy cocktails, beer, and wine works. There will be three art competitions as you party to hit songs from 100 years for people of all ages, and an art scholarship to present day, while flappers in vintage event. An educational experience for students costumes dance about. will foster interactions with professional artists. On Saturday, the “Discovering Cole There will be a Kids Korner, art petting zoo, Bus Tours” will take you on a narrated tour and scheduled mural paintings. Prior to the of iconic sights, like the Cole Porter Inn (his event, downtown businesses will partner with birthplace), the beautiful blooms at the Oldlocal artists to facilitate an art competition for a Fashioned Garden (inspiration for Porter’s people’s choice award. hit song of the same name), and the timeless Transportation will be provided to the three family plot at Mount Hope Cemetery (Cole’s main art galleries (Miami County Art Gallery, resting place). Peru High Schools Gallery, and Gallery 15) and New this year is the outdoor “5th Street all other local art businesses to spotlight the art Stage & Village” which will feature live music, collections and offerings at each establishment. food, beverages, souvenirs, and more. Festival goers will complete a stamp card “We want to create a level of excitement which will be entered into a drawing. that the festival and the community deserve,” For more information contact Marlene says Kati, who happens to be a distant R. Mickelson, Miami County Art Gallery, at relative of Cole Porter. “We’re building a miamicountyartisangallery@gmail.com or brand that goes beyond the festival itself; 765-919-4278.

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Rich in history and beaming with revitalization, come see why Peru is your must-discover destination!

MCAG Special Events and Festivals Located in downtown Peru, Miami County Artisan Gallery (MCAG) is a Nonprofit 501 (C) (3), and Charity, that contributes greatly to its community through art outreach, display, and education. MCAG provides 16 artist and business suites, as well as a beautiful atrium area for events. Local and international artwork is on display for sale, and artists can be seen at work in their studios. Past and ongoing MCAG events include; Chocolate Festivals, Art Educational Seminars, Art Competitions, Christmas Receptions, Musical Entertainments, Mystery Dinner Theater, Fashion Shows, Art Exhibitions, and Art Demonstrations. This year MCAG is proud to announce the inception of the Peru Visual Arts Festival, coordinated to foster relationships between local artists, businesses, and the public.

Second Saturdays When festivals are in town, Downtown Peru is a hub of excitement and activity. But, that excitement continues year-round especially the second Saturday of every month during Peru’s “Second Saturday” event. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. local businesses participate with a host of activities ranging from food specials, art, live music, crafts, and more. The goal of these special evenings is for locals and visitors to get out and explore the beautiful downtown. Make plans to visit this quaint town, enjoy a stroll along the Wabash River, and discover some of the area’s best local restaurants, galleries, shops, winery, and more.

Miami County Artisan Gallery, an awesome art arena, features a huge selection of quality local, national and international artists’ and artisans’ works. Classes, events, educational seminars, workshops, and consignments.

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‘Diverse, accessible, world-class’

Explosion of public art invigorates Hoosier cityscapes story by ELIZABETH GRANGER

It started with apples. Soon there was an apple orchard. Then flowers in a flower garden, dogs in a dog pound, woodland creatures in the forest, and bicycles in a bike rack. This year, love in the Tunnel of Love. Welcome to the Art Path in Nappanee’s Stauffer Park where, artist Jeff Stillson says, 99 sculptures “put a smile on your face.” The plan is to create one huge sculpture for the 100th. All of the sculptures, by theme, were in downtown Nappanee before being retired to the hiking/biking path. This year, “love is in the air” is downtown. Those sculptures will move to the Tunnel of Love on the path. “Public art is an enhancement to the way we live,” Stillson says. “It adds enjoyment. The world without art is ‘eh.’” That thought is pervasive. Everywhere throughout the state, in a variety of mediums and for a variety of reasons. To commemorate important events and important persons, or the everyday. To encourage joy or thought or action on pressing issues. And it’s freely accessible, funded in many cases by local governments. Bloomington is just one example. Erin White of Visit Bloomington says, “We’re really proud of our One Percent for the Arts program and love seeing how major pieces come to life as a result of the commitment to always growing the arts and culture community that exists here.” In Madison, their Arts and Cultural District is one of only 12 such districts in the state, and earned the distinction because of its parks, galleries and studios, museums, art exhibits, and more. With more than 200 years of historic architecture, colorful gardens, 94

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Fort Wayne is a canvas for larger-than-life murals, sculptures, and more on their Public Art Trail. PHOTO: Visit Fort Wayne

walkable neighborhoods, and multiple artistic offerings, this beautifullypreserved town is an inspiration for artists to tell their story with art. Some cities have created options to lease public art. In June, Sculptures Angola will unveil four sculptures that will remain in the Commercial Historic Downtown District for a year and then will be available for purchase. Richmond has long touted its Mural

Trail. It continuously adds more stops, many tied to the area’s history. There are now 88 murals. The Midwest Music & Heritage Trail, focusing on musical artists that recorded at Richmond’s Gennett Recording Studio, is installing sculptures this spring. Kosciusko County’s mantra – “art brings us together” – is showcased on its All Things Art Map. It

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Visitors to downtown Kokomo will experience public art in several mediums, including nine large-scale pieces on their Sculpture Walk. PHOTO: Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau

encourages a visit with prizes through its Public Art Trail Challenge. “We have seen firsthand just how valuable art is in the community by bringing people together,” says Laura Rothhaar of the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The Public Art Trail in Fort Wayne, with more than 150 pieces of art, also offers a mobile-friendly option with the opportunity to win prizes. Jessa Campbell of Visit Fort Wayne says the public art scene “has blossomed into a force of diversity, artistry, and inspiration, in the heart of downtown and off the beaten path.” The Kokomo Sculpture Walk features nine large-scale sculptures located along downtown trails. A selfguided tour with information on each piece of art and artist is on the Visit Kokomo mobile app. Within 11 days in 2020, 11 murals were created in 11 different northeast Indiana counties. It’s known as the Make It Your Own Mural Trail. In Logansport, the Pop-Up Art and History Trail will lead visitors on a self-guided tour throughout downtown. Along the way, you’ll see and experience nearly twenty statues, beautiful murals, and more while learning about the community’s history and attractions. Consider the REN ART WLK in Renssealer, Sixth Street Arts Alley in Columbus, NoCo Arts and Cultural District in Jeffersonville, Art Walk at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center in Porter, Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum in Solsberry, B&O Trail Tunnel in Brownsburg. Alleys in Kokomo, Elkhart, Goshen, Angola and Franklin have become art galleries.

LEFT: The Kindness Matters mural in Madison is a colorful, 180-foot painting located in the Mulberry Street parking area. PHOTO: Visit Madison, Inc.

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Indiana Artisan Marketplace Join the excitement when the Indiana Artisan Marketplace returns April 2-3 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Known as Indiana’s premier art and food experience, the Marketplace lets you meet more than 100 artists, see their exceptional work, watch them create, taste their foods, sample their wines and buy the best in Hoosier craftsmanship. www.indianaartisan.org/spring-marketplace or info@indianaartisan.org

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In Huntington county, their public mural project is growing from their initial participation in the 2020 “Make It Your Own Mural Trail.” Be sure and check out local artist America Carrillo’s work at 35. W. Market Street in Huntington. For a small city, Rensselaer has a large public arts culture with over 50 murals in its historic downtown. There are growing mural collections throughout the region in Remington, Demotte, and Fowler, making this a trip worth a Sunday drive. Many of the murals are curated by Cameron Moberg of San Francisco who returns annually to inspire public art projects in the region. Each July, the Prairie Arts Council hosts Art in the Alley, a celebration of the city murals with tours, live music, and free art projects.

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This year Art in the Alley is July 23rd. Art is up, down, everywhere. On utility control boxes in Muncie, Wabash and Valparaiso; sidewalks in Lafayette; a water tower in Jeffersonville; silos in Greencastle, even in roundabouts in Carmel. For years visitors have been able to become the “I” in Indy; now they can also become the “I” in Brazil. Indiana, of course. Tetia Lee, chief executive officer of The Arts Federation in Lafayette, says public art can create meaningful impact that improves quality of life, community and economic development, workforce, and tourism. She says it’s “diverse, accessible, and world-class.” Lafayette and West Lafayette have more than 165 pieces of public art. One neighborhood,

There are more than 50 murals in historic downtown Rensselaer. PHOTO: Prairie Arts Council

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Wabash Avenue, has transformed more than 50 blank spaces “into professional pieces of art that are dynamic in theme, diversity, and subject matter. Wabash Walls exemplifies how public art can create identity and engage community.” So pick a city. Contact the visitors bureau. Ask for a map of public art. And then enjoy.

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Brown County Art Gallery

The music garden at Glen Miller Park in Richmond. PHOTO: Richmond-Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau “Stinker Fish” by artist Billy Pozzo is just one of the fun sculptures in Valparaiso’s Rotary Library Garden. PHOTO: Valparaiso Events

Brown County’s original art gallery, established in 1926, featuring many of Indiana’s finest contemporary and early art colony masters. 3 blocks East of Courthouse Main St. & Artist Dr. Nashville, IN 47448 812-988-4609 • browncountyartgallery.org MON-SAT 10-5, SUN 12-5

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THE PERFECT PLACE TO BE INSPIRED

3rd Annual Art Festival June 25-26, 2022 Be inspired in the heart of downtown Valparaiso at the Third Annual Valparaiso Art Festival, held Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by Valparaiso Events and produced by Amdur Productions – a nationally acclaimed arts festival production company – the Valparaiso Art Festival features over seventy-five juried artists who specialize in various mediums - photography, painting, pottery, metalworking, stained glass, wood working, jewelry-making, and more.

Delight in live artist demos, a graffiti wall, and live entertainment throughout the weekend. Create with your little ones at the kid’s art station featuring Fourth of July related art activities. And be sure to visit the local Valparaiso artists participating in the festival – Dave Lee and Maria Overlay. Dave Lee, a renown PHOTOS CLOCKWISE: Glass-blown art from Dave Lee of Hot Shop Valpo. Live painting demonstration by Tracy Tauber Fine Art (Rensselaer, IN) at the Valparaiso Art Festival. Birds of Paradise Sculpture Scavenger Hunt artwork by Valparaiso artist Chad Copeland. Valpo Art Fest goers enjoy stained-glass pieces by artists Ryan Matway and Sandra Boonberg (Lantana, FL).

glass blower, is owner of Hot Shop Valpo; and Maria Overlay specializes in nature and fine art photography. For more local artist items, be sure to visit Art Z & Co. They represent over 35 artists from Northwest Indiana. After you find the perfect piece of art to add to your home, head right next door to the Valpo Farmers Market in Central Park Plaza for fresh local produce, handmade products, and beautiful plants and flowers. For more art fun – visit the Porter County Public Library to locate the first stop for the Birds of Paradise Sculpture Scavenger Hunt. On this scavenger hunt, spy ten indigenous birds located throughout downtown Valpo, each a unique piece of local art. While exploring downtown, be sure to enjoy its unique collection of retailers and

restaurants. With over forty shops, theatres, and salons and more than thirty restaurants, bars and cafes, there is something for everyone in the heart of Valparaiso. Perk up with coffee from Fluid Coffee Bar or Blackbird Café. Discover one-of-akind gifts at Indie Indie Bang! Bang!, Lifestyles, and Sheep’s Clothing. Pick up something special for your favorite fourlegged friend at Hungry Hound Boutique & Grooming and something for yourself at Old World Market – the premier cheese and specialty food shop in Northwest Indiana. Venture just outside of downtown for more great finds, including Martin Binder Jeweler, Nature’s Remedies and Extra Mile Fitness Company. Savor a delicious meal at Main + Lincoln or Peddlers Pizza Pub and then a sweet treat at Designer Desserts or Valpo Velvet (a Valparaiso favorite for over seventy years!). Enjoy handcrafted mead from Misbeehavin’ Meads and wrap up the day with good company and libations at LambStone Cellars Winery and Elements Wine Bar. Make a weekend of your trip to Valpo with a stay at the Valparaiso Inn Bed & Breakfast, which is just a short threeblock walk from downtown, or Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, located next to Valparaiso University. For more information on the Valparaiso Art Festival, downtown Valpo, and a complete retail and restaurant directory, visit valparaisoevents.com. traveliN travel iN Spring 2022

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When visitors come to Columbus, Indiana, it’s often to see the mid-century buildings that make the city so architecturally important. What they might not realize until they get here, however, is that there’s a lot more in store for them, too. “Visitors are always delighted to see our collection of public art -- especially in the downtown area,” said Erin Hawkins, director of marketing at the Columbus Area Visitors Center. “I think people are sometimes surprised by the variety of work throughout Columbus.” Perhaps most impressive is the “Large Arch,” created in bronze by English

LEFT: Chaos I is a kinetic artwork by Swiss artist Jean Tinguely, located inside The Commons. PHOTO: Don Nissen

“Alternative Instruments,” a sculpture by Sam Jacobs Studio was part of Exhibit Columbus’s 2022 exhibition. PHOTO: Hadley Fruits

sculptor Henry Moore. It was suggested by architect I.M. Pei, who had designed the public library and wanted a significant piece for the plaza that connects it visually with the historic First Christian Church across the street. Not far away “Eos,” goddess of the dawn, rises to dispel the mists of night and welcome the day. Created by artist Dessa Kirk as part of a Sculptural Invitational in 2006, the fiberglass and painted steel figure was so popular that locals raised enough money to keep it when the temporary exhibit ended. Every other fall, in oddnumbered years, the public art experience multiplies when “Exhibit Columbus” 100

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BELOW: Local artist Robert Pulley’s hand-built, stoneware-fired ceramic sculptures make up “Ancestral Way.” PHOTO: Columbus Area Visitors Center

brings in temporary interactive works by international designers who respond to sites throughout the downtown area. The Commons, a downtown gathering place, was originally designed by Cesar Pelli, who thought a kinetic sculpture by Jean Tinguely would be the perfect centerpiece. As the 30-foot-tall, 7-ton piece made of scrap metal metaphorically moves through a day in the life of a modern person it also forges a connection between industry and art. Columbus prides itself on making its public spaces attractive areas in which to congregate. A mural on the pavement at the intersection of Home Avenue and Union Street, for example, celebrates the surrounding neighborhood. The “Sixth Street Arts Alley,” a two-block section of street downtown, can be identified by its bold blue-and-yellow pattern. Along with a mural created by artist Nick Smith, it demarcates a place where events can be held and crowds can spill out from the nearby 411 Gallery. One of the gallery’s outside walls features a mural titled “Learning Patterns” by local designers Daniel Luis Martinez and Lulu Loquidis of LAA Office.

Downtown’s Friendship Alley, decorated with lights sculpture, plants and benches, was created to honor the relationship between Columbus and its sister city, Miyoshi, Aichi, Japan. Now it provides a place for impromptu happenings or just taking a break from shopping. On the way out of town on Third Street visitors pass “Ancestral Way,” local artist Robert Pulley’s series of 11 hand-built, stoneware-fired ceramic sculptures that combine human figures with organic and geologic forms. The powerful pieces set the scene for saying a graceful goodbye.

“Eos” sculpture by artist Dessa Kirk. PHOTO: Columbus Area Visitors Center

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Articles inside

Public Art in Columbus

Valparaiso Art Festival

Explosion of Public Art

Cass County 4H Fair

Outdoor Sports Fun

Indiana’s Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

Spring into Fun in Fort Wayne

Bike Carmel

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