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Indiana is home to 85 colleges across the state with a student population of more than 400,000. College campuses and their surrounding communities have become destinations in their own right—offering visitors everything from sporting events, live performances, international dining, and much more. So, whether you’re a visiting parent, dropping your student off from a weekend at home, or a traveler wanting a fun getaway, here are some ideas on extending your stay in Indiana’s top college towns.
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The University of Notre Dame is full of majestic beauty, with its quadrangles of emerald green bordered by Gothic-
in the movie Knute Rockne, All American, a 1940 biographical film which tells the story of this former Notre Dame football coach. And so, whether it’s game day or not, I wander campus along the pathways around two spring-fed lakes, light a candle at the famed Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes built in 1898, and delight at the more than 23,000 works at the Snite Museum of Art. Off campus, I embark on my own personal tour of the city. Because Notre Dame’s nickname is The Irish, it seems fitting to stop for corned beef and cabbage at O’Rourke’s Public House just across the street from the entrance to the university. It’s in the trendy Eddy
style buildings, and the spiraling Basilica of the Sacred Heart Street Commons, a destination of showcasing the largest collection of restaurants 19th-century French stained glass and shops. in the world. Not surprisingly, Notre Delving into The University of Notre Dame is Dame was recently ranked the the city’s a Catholic University, founded in “Number 2 most beautiful college history, I tour 1842 by Reverend Edward F. Sorin campus in America” by Condé Nast the Studebaker and located near South Bend, STUDEBAKER NATIONAL Indiana about 90 miles east of Traveler. And this year the university National Museum MUSEUM Chicago. Notre Dame currently has celebrates its 175th Anniversary. (in the early 1900s, approximately 8,350 undergraduate One of the university’s most Indiana made more cars than Michigan) students in attendance and has recognizable icons is The Golden and, unable to resist the name Evil Czech been ranked by U.S. News and Dome, which sits atop the campus’ Brewery Public House, I quaff a mug of World Report at 19. The university Main Building. Covered with actual their amber-colored Golem and sample is best known for its chemistry and gold leaf, it features a 19-foot-tall, the Evil Schnitzel, keeping in mind that biochemistry programs and has 4,000-pound statue of Mary our Lady South Bend is more than just Irish; it’s the longest-running astrophysics at its peak. Another campus icon, the a mélange of nationalities including lab. The University of Notre Dame’s Hesburgh Library, depicts Jesus in German, Polish, Italian, Czech and football team has won 11 national a famous mural as “the Word of Life,” Hispanic—all contributing to a rich food championships and can boast seven facing Notre Dame Stadium as the scene and a lively urban vibe. Heisman Trophy winners. great teacher. The 14-story building PEACEFUL FEELING makes an impact on football fans and Designed to promote our connection on scholars from around the world. to nature, Shiojiri Niwa, one of Indiana’s few Japanese Gardens, The image, best known as “Touchdown is a peaceful setting of bridges, statuary, flowers, waterways, Jesus,” can be seen over the north trees and stones often grouped in fives representing the end zone. At 132 feet high and 65 feet universal elements of earth, water, fire, wind and sky. wide, it contains 81 types of stone from 16 countries. traveliN SUMMER 2017
TOURING AROUND CAMPUS, MARY OUR LADY AND THE CITY South Bend has a lot to be famous for, including the phrase “win one for the Gipper,” quoted by Ronald Reagan
ROLLING ON THE RIVER Enough peace and quiet—it’s time for some action. The swiftly running East Race Waterway lets kayakers and rafters cascade at 450 to 500 cubic feet per second, a Level 2 water scale rating that courses through the downtown. Of course
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you’ll get drenched but that’s part of the fun. Even better, all gear is provided. One step up from novice, the moderatelevel rapids is still swift enough that children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, but not so swift as to require a guide. The East Race is just part of resurging historic downtown South Bend. Music lovers will want to check out the summertime outdoor lunchtime concert series, Fridays by the Fountain on the Jon R. Hunt Plaza, and peruse the schedule for the 2,500-seat Morris Performing Arts Center, built in 1922 at a cost of $1 million in a myriad of styles—Baroque, Spanish Renaissance, Greco-Roman and Art Deco. For dining there’s the LaSalle Grille right around the corner, the only restaurant in Indiana to receive the Four Diamond Award for 21 consecutive years. Using locally sourced and artisanal food, the restaurant has also received the Wine Spectator magazine Award of Excellence for the last ten years.
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1,300-year-old Mayan chocolate pot, an antique once used by Midwest chocolate makers, as well as a collection of chocolate memorabilia considered one of the largest in the world. Because it’s an outlet, I stock up on my favorite—the Old Fashion Toffee, layers of toffee covered by a rich milk chocolate studded with nuts. To work off calories, visit the newly-opened 160-acre Rum Village Park featuring mountain biking and hiking trails, disc golf, playground, and nature center; the 23-acre Potawatomi Zoo and Conservatories; and follow the South Bend Riverwalk as it SOUTH BEND CHOCOLATE COMPANY winds along the St. Joseph River.
FOOD AND TRADITION Incorporated in 1924, the South Bend Farmer’s Market has become one of the largest and most diverse indoor markets in the Midwest. Vendors and customers come from far and near to sell and purchase the quality goods found at the ninety-six stalls that are owned and operated by families, many of whom have sold at the market for generations. For a unique dining experience you won’t want to miss the historic Tippecanoe Place Restaurant. Built in 1889, it’s housed in the elaborately gabled and turreted 24,000-square-foot Richardsonian Romanesque-style house once belonged to Clem Studebaker, one of the Studebaker auto magnates. Perfectly preserved, it’s about what having it all meant back in the late 1800s. With 40 rooms, 20 fireplaces and ball room, it took three years to build at a cost of $250,000 (around $6.4 TIPPECANOE PLACE RESTAURANT million in today’s money). Add in another $100,000 the family spent on furnishings for all four floors and YOU AND THE KIDS WILL LOVE you can see it was quite a home. Because I’m always ready to embrace all things sweet, a In 2017, Notre Dame celebrates its 175th anniversary, if must-stop for me is the South Bend Chocolate Company’s you haven’t taken time to visit the campus. 58,000-square-factory and museum on Sample Street in South Bend. This is a place where chocolate worshippers can take a tour and learn the history of chocolate at the i FOR MORE INFORMATION call 800-519-0577 or visit www.visitsouthbend.com company’s museum—a collection of artifacts including a
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In business since 1991, The South Bend Chocolate Company has established itself as one of America’s favorite brands. Taste any of our products and you’ll agree. Our culinary success is homegrown. In small batches, we combine Indiana’s agricultural bounty with fruits and nuts from around the world. These products are available in stores nationwide and through our 20 company owned stores. Stop by one of our many cafés for breakfast or lunch. Enjoy fresh roasted coffee, or try our world’s best hot chocolate. And of course, there’s chocolate! New confections roll out of the factory everyday. Twenty five years after our founding, we produce over 500 different chocolates and sweets. As you take a tour of our factory, you can step into the history of chocolate, see how our chocolates are made, dip a chocolate spoon and get sweet discounts.
1991 Lifelong South Bend, Indiana, resident Mark Tarner starts South Bend Chocolate Company as a second business and begins making chocolate under a license from the University of Notre Dame. The first three products were the Domer, Rockne, and Nuts for Notre Dame
1994 South Bend Chocolate Company becomes incorporated, and the first retail store opens in a shopping mall near South Bend
1996 The first Chocolate Café in Downtown South Bend, Indiana
2000 Mark Tarner receives the “Indiana Small Business Person of the Year” Award
2001 South Bend Chocolate Company is Ranked 17 in Inc. Magazine’s Inner City 100
2002 The company is named in the “Top 30 Franchises” in Entrepreneur Magazine
2004 The company is ranked in the “Indiana Growth 100”
2008 Indiana honors South Bend Chocolate Company with “One of Indiana Top 50 Companies to Watch” Award
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Indiana University Bloomington is the flagship of the IU system and features over 110 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationwide. The beautiful Indiana limestone campus is composed of 1,933 acres of abundant green space and historic buildings dating to the late 19th century, and sits in the center of Bloomington. IU is best known for its top rated Jacobs School of Music, Kelley School of Business, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and Journalism. The Indiana Hoosiers athletics program also has a long tradition of excellence in the Big Ten Conference.
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in Bloomington as one of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States. Sitting on more than 1,900 acres, the campus includes abundant green space and historic buildings dating to the university’s reconstruction in the late nineteenth century.
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Popular Kirkwood Avenue is home to some well-known establishments, including Nick’s English Hut (celebrating their 90th anniversary this year) and Buffalouie’s (located inside the historic Gables building where Hoagy Carmichael penned the lyrics to Stardust). Catch a live performance at the Buskirk Chumley Theatre, and embrace the music scene by taking in a show at Bluebird, Secretly Canadian, The Bishop, and the Blockhouse.
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adventures at the Sycamore Land Trust, and
lodging options like the Grant Street Inn, with its 40 distinct rooms; Showers
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Downtown Bloomington Gallery Walk (gallerywalkbloomington.com) on the first Friday evening of every other month.
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>> The Indiana University campus brims with
Avenue mainstay, The Uptown
world-class cultural events and venues such
Café (the-uptown.com) offers a stylish menu of American cuisine
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as the IU Art Museum (artmuseum.indiana. edu), IU Cinema (cinema.indiana.edu) and IU Opera and
with a Cajun bent. >> Satisfy any sweet tooth craving with the fanciful cakes and candies at BLU Boy Chocolate (bluboychocolatestore.com).
Ballet (music.indiana.edu). >> Dedicated solely to the production of new performances, the
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Bloomington Playwrights
>> Toast to friendship with a Cosmopolitan or Petite Fleur at
Project (newplays.org) is a great place to catch a rising star.
Serendipity Martini Bar (serendipitymartini.com). >> Cardinal Spirits (cardinalspirits.com) cranks out a range of
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>> Take a stroll or rent some wheels
>> The oldest and biggest winery in the state, Oliver Winery (oliverwinery. com) is a required stop for winetasting with a beautiful, rustic backdrop. >> Bloomington is a vital cog in the Indiana craft beer community— OLIVER WINERY
sample the wares at the Upland Brewpub (uplandbeer.com) and
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at the Bicycle Garage (bikegarage.com) for a spin along the three-mile converted B-Line Rail Trail (bloomington. in.gov/b-line). >> On Saturday mornings throughout the summer, hit the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market (bloomington. in.gov/farmersmarket) for locally grown produce, baked goods and live entertainment. >> IndiGo Birding Nature Tours (indigobirding.com) are an ideal way to enjoy the local landscape and get a breath of fresh air.
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ONE OF A KIND The Biddle Hotel is the perfect location for visiting the IU campus. Our newly renovated rooms offer guests upscale accommodations and amenities. For reservations: (800) 209-8145 | (812) 856-6381 imu.indiana.edu/hotel
DINING
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COLLEGE V isica t ion V ISI T HOME OF PURDUE , L A FAY E T T E-WE S T L A FAY E T T E
Are you a parent or family member to one of the 40,000 Purdue University students heading back to campus this August? Making the drive to help your child move back into his or her apartment or residence hall? Hours of moving in, unpacking and decorating? After this college moving ritual, there is always a need to relax, explore and just have some fun. Lafayette-West Lafayette boasts a wonderful university, but it’s also a place for art and food lovers, outdoorsmen, golfers, history aficionados, families and more. Unwind and find out why these two great cities are a great place to spend a few days just having fun! Painters, sculptors, glass artisans, photographers, dancers and so much more thrive in this diverse and eclectic arts community. MACKEY ARENA
Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, which is 65 miles north of Indianapolis and 126 miles to the southeast of Chicago. Purdue, founded in 1869, was named after the school’s benefactor, John Purdue and has approximately 32,660 undergraduate students. The university is best known for the studies it offers in aerospace, such as aeronautics and astronautics. Purdue University has 18 teams including football, basketball, cross country, tennis and wrestling playing in Division I/I-A NCAA teams. It is ranked at #64 on U.S.News and World Report’s list of top American universities.
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AERIAL VIEW
The area is home to more than 70 unique storefronts, and
selection. Indiana’s first drive-in
one medium being mastered in a few select specialty studios
restaurant, Triple XXX Family
is the art of glass making. Watch glass artists demonstrate
Restaurant, is famous for their
the art of creating ornaments, jewelry,
“chop steak”
goblets, sculptural pieces and more.
burgers.
Over 100 unique pieces of outdoor art
Two
await you on a self-guided “Public Art
landmark,
Trail.” Twelve art galleries feature special
family-led
exhibits that continually amaze with their
restaurants,
creativity. The finest and most complete
Bruno’s and
Indiana art collection ever assembled can
Arni’s, have created savory memories
be viewed at the Haan Mansion Museum
of delicious pizza for over half a century.
HAAN MUSEUM OF INDIANA ART
of Indiana
Enjoy the largest patio in Indiana at Sgt.
Art. Live
Preston’s. Bistro 501, East End Grill,
musical and
Red Seven, and Town & Gown Bistro
performing
create culinary masterpieces in eclectic,
arts delight
unique eateries offering very distinctive
the senses
menus. Two breweries, People’s
and showcase
SEAGULLS SCULPTURE
Purdue’s student and faculty population, along with
Brewing Company, Lafayette Brewing Co. and a winery, Wildcat Creek, offer award winning wine and beer. Three diverse
one of the largest collegiate international communities, has
farmers markets offer locally grown or produced items.
created a diverse dining scene. Diners can find something
With over 96 ethnic restaurants, there are richly diverse
for every palate: pizza, burgers, beer, and a diverse ethnic
tastes to be explored.
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local, regional and national artists.
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Engineering and agriculture come to
mind when one hears Purdue and being “green” is such a big part of the university and community. Did you know fresh shrimp and tilapia are raised in Indiana? Hard to believe, but it’s true at the RDM Shrimp Farm. Collect eggs from chickens, help with barn chores and learn where the food you eat comes from at The Farm at Prophetstown. Explore an orchard full of delicious apples, pumpkins and peaches at Wea Creek Orchard. Get lost in an 18-mile corn maze at Exploration Acres. Tour Subaru of Indiana Automotive, where they make the Legacy, Outback and
Impreza in this zero-landfill facility.
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PROPHETSTOWN STATE PARK
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Discover all the natural features and
distinct landmarks that make home of Purdue a gem! Howl with the wolves at Wolf Park. Slide down two winding, 30-foot water slides at Prophetstown State Park Aquatic Center. Get lost in an array of lovely butterflies at the Butterfly Sculpture Garden at Columbian Park Zoo, and enjoy the beauty of nature along with learning the history of the battle between the Native Americans and United States’ forces at the Tippecanoe Battlefield. Nearby in Delphi, take a canal boat ride and explore the second-longest canal in the world at the Wabash & Erie Canal. Get out and get active on miles of WOLF PARK
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hiking and biking trails, nature centers, parks, and gardens. Venture out to the Celery Bog, that includes over 195 acres of wetlands and trails that offer scenic view of plants, animals and birds, and trek Clegg Memorial Garden, overlooking state scenic waterway Wildcat Creek.
Purdue is home to Big Ten Sports and
one sport we love is golf. There’s no better place to tee-up in Lafayette-West Lafayette, Indiana, offering eight daily fee courses with designs from both Pete Dye and Hale Irwin.
WEST LAFAYETTE TRAILWAYS
This year, take advantage of all Lafayette-
West Lafayette has to offer. Drop off your son or daughter, then discover the many wonders of this Purdue University town.
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200 Battle Ground Ave. Battle Ground IN www.tippecanoehistory.org
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Visit this national historic landmark,
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located in a 96-acre park setting in Battle Ground, complete with picnic areas, nature center, historic and scenic hiking trails. The 85-foot marble obelisk monument was erected in 1908 and marks the site of the November 7, 1811, Battle of Tippecanoe between the United States’ forces, led by William Henry Harrison, and representatives of Tecumseh’s Native American confederation. The museum tells the story of the battle and presents information about the dynamic leaders – Tecumseh, Harrison, and The Prophet.
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LAFAYETTE MASTER CHORALE
DESIGN NOOK INTERIORS
The Lafayette Master Chorale invites you to a choral celebration of life.
Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines now at Design Nook Interiors. This Includes furniture, area rugs and accessories Stop by and let inspiration begin here. All in stock furniture now at 40% off. Special orders welcome.
MON-FRI 10AM-5PM
839 MAIN ST. # 540 LAFAYETTE, IN 47901
328 FERRY ST. LAFAYETTE, IN 47901
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TIPPECANOE BATTLEFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY STORE The Museum and adjacent memorial commemorates and interprets the nationally significant November 7, 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe. The History Store features books on Indiana, American military, American Native history and culture and offers reproduction historic items.
DAILY 10AM-5PM [CLOSED WED]; CALL FOR TOURS AND PROGRAMS
200 BATTLE GROUND AVE. BATTLE GROUND, IN 47920
765-567-2147 TippecanoeHistory.org
hotel
Home of Boilermaker Hospitality
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Located in the Purdue Memorial Union Corner of State and Grant Streets, West Lafayette, IN 47906
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presents
A historic event celebrating 50 years! Location The Feast is held on the grounds of Fort Ouiatenon Historic Park, a primitive country setting, four miles southwest of West Lafayette, Indiana. 3129 South River Road, West Lafayette
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. E.D.T., Saturday,
September 30 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. E.D.T., Sunday,
October 1 Purchase tickets online
Fort Ouiatenon
feastofthehuntersmoon.org or (765)476-8411
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18th Century outpost Life The Feast is an historic reenactment of 18th century life with more than 6,000 reenactors. The event celebrates the founding of Fort Ouiatenon in 1717. Experience French and Native American music and dance, military demonstrations and grand fife and drum corps performances. Witness dozens of artisans and craftspeople as they demonstrate everything from pottery to blacksmithing. With seven different stages there is something for everybody to enjoy!
Presented by
Tippecanoe County Historical Association in cooperation with Tippecanoe County Parks and Recreation Department
There is also a variety of hands-on activities for both children and adults to enjoy that include tomahawk throwing, candle making, and a period children’s games arena!
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Visit LAFAYETTE - WEST LAFAYETTE Eclectic Shopping • Art Galleries & Public Art • Theater & Nightlife • Purdue University Downtown • Wolf Park • Prophetstown State Park & The Farm at Prophetstown Tippecanoe Battlefield & Museum • Columbian Park & Zoo • Celery Bog Nature Area Breweries and a Winery • Hiking & Biking Trails • Year Round Annual Festivals Eight Golf Courses including course designs by Pete Dye & Hale Irwin
TROPICANOE COVE
WOLF PARK
COLUMBIAN PARK ZOO
800-875-6648
THE FARM AT PROPHETSTOWN
8 GOLF COURSES
BREWERIES & A WINERY
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FEAST OF THE HUNTERS’ MOON
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COLLEGE V isica t ion Purdue Northwest is a comprehensive regional university with two campuses located in Northwest Indiana, near Chicago and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The Hammond campus, located 25 miles from downtown Chicago, is a residential campus covering 167 acres. Located on 268 acres in rural LaPorte County, the Westville campus has three academic buildings, a veterinary emergency facility, and Shakespeare’s Garden adjacent to a picturesque pond. Purdue Northwest is the fifth largest public university in Indiana with more than 15,000 students and over 70 programs of study. There is so much to do along the South Shore of Lake Michigan; the possibilities are endless. Explore the beaches, trails, marshes, bogs, prairies and dunes at one of their county, state or national parks. View artwork from local and nationally known artists. Feel the excitement of a live performance or find your next favorite craft beer or Indiana wine. Splash at the waterparks, grab your ice-skates or pick apples creating memories with family and friends. Find more information about NW Indiana Greenways this issue in the outdoor section.
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Two vibrant campuses near Chicago and the Northwest Indiana Dunes.
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Lake Michigan’s South Shore Find Northwest Indiana hotels, restaurants, events & things to do including the Indiana Dunes! go to southshorecva.com
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ball state UNIVERSITY MUNCIE, INDIANA
DAVID OWSLEY MUSEUM OF ART
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Ball State University’s tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship is rooted in the late 19th century, when Muncie business leaders envisioned a local college to help boost the city’s development. Among the visionaries were Frank C. Ball and his brothers, young New York industrialists who moved to Muncie looking to expand their glass container business. After the community’s efforts to sustain the college failed, the Ball brothers purchased the land and buildings and donated them to the State of Indiana. This gift became the Indiana State Normal School Eastern Division, which opened in 1918 to meet Indiana’s need for more and better teachers. In recognition of the Ball family’s generosity, the Indiana General Assembly changed the school’s name to Ball Teachers College in 1922 and then Ball State Teachers College in 1929.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, which is about one hour northeast of Indianapolis. Ball State was founded as a private teacher training school in 1899. Today, Ball State University has approximately 17,080 undergraduate students in attendance. The university’s strongest academic programs are in architecture, telecommunications, journalism, business and nursing. Ball State participates in the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA Division I/IA in all Olympic sports with the exception of men’s volleyball.
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Announcing Our 2017-2018 Season Damn Yankees Words and Music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross Book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop Based on the novel by Douglass Wallop “The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant”
September 22-23, 26-30 at 7:30 pm September 24 and October 1 at 2:30 pm
Pride and Prejudice Adapted by Jon Jory Based on the novel by Jane Austen
November 3-4, 7-10 at 7:30 pm November 5 at 2:30 pm
Ball State’s sixth president, John R. Emens (1945-1968), had a dream. He envisioned a “campus of the future” complete with an auditorium “large enough to house most college functions as well as major symphonies, Broadway productions, ballets, and other forms of entertainment for Muncie and east central Indiana audiences.” Emens’ dream was realized in March of 1964, when the auditorium gave its first performances in the form of a “sneak preview,” and then was officially dedicated on Oct. 25 the same year.
It Can Happen Here A Modern Dance Concert Artistic Direction by Audra Sokol
December 7-9 at 7:30 pm December 10 at 2:30 pm
Detroit ‘67 By Dominique Morisseau
February 2-3, 6-10 at 7:30 pm February 4 at 2:30 pm
A Chorus Line Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett Book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, Music by Marvin Hamlisch Lyrics by Edward Kleban
March 23-25, 27-31 at 7:30 pm March 25 and 31 at 2:30 pm
Cinderella: A Ballet Music by Sergei Prokofiev Artistic Direction by Audra Sokol
April 25-28 at 7:30 pm April 28 at 2:30 pm
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In its first 25 years alone, more than 3.6 million people visited the then 3,581-seat auditorium to see 2,335 programs. The legendary acoustic, scalloped ceiling, and state-of-the-art sound capabilities of Emens Auditorium account for the attraction of many artists to performing in this facility. Since the grand opening in 1964, many world-renowned artists, individuals, musicians, and shows have graced the stage. Legendary performances range from President Ford, David Letterman, Stevie Wonder, Louis Armstrong, Victor Borge, magician David Copperfield, comedian Adam Sandler, musicals Cats and Les Miserables, Red Skelton, B. B. King, and more.
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FOR THIS SEASON’S SCHEDULE and ticket information go to www.bsu.edu/emens
Each year, Ball State’s Department of art from Africa, Asia, the Pacific of Theatre and Dance offers audiences Islands, and the Americas. The collection extraordinary plays, musicals, and dance encourages students and visitors to open concerts of the highest quality. their eyes and minds to the wide Their dynamic production diversity of world cultures season enriches the and the spectacular art education of their that is our common students and allows heritage. Visitors can for an extension of the see close to 11,000 skills they’re learning pieces of work, in the classroom. At and attend special the same time, they events that take place take audiences on an throughout the year. unforgettable journey as they experience these stories with the MINNETRISTA i FOR MORE INFORMATION go to students and faculty who produce www.bsu.edu/web/museumofart these amazing shows. The department’s performance venues range from the intimate Edward Other campus attractions include S. Strother and Cave Theatres, to the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass, University Theatre—Ball State’s 410which supports and promotes the practice seat mainstage theatre with state-ofof the contemporary glass arts; Christy the-art technical equipment, including a Woods, 17 acres of mature forest, tall completely computerized lighting system, grass prairie, and two greenhouses; the and acoustically sophisticated recording Charles W. Brown Planetarium where and reproduction sound systems. visitors can “fly” through Saturn’s rings, land on Mars, or travel to distant stars and galaxies; and more. Off-campus, Muncie offers many attractions that warrant a multi-day trip, including Minnetrista and Oakhurst Gardens, Muncie Children’s Museum, and the National Model Aviation Museum.
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FOR THIS SEASON’S SCHEDULE and ticket information go to www.bsu.edu/theatre
FOR MORE INFORMATION and to plan your trip, go to www.visitmuncie.org
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
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Located in the Fine Arts Building on campus, the David Owsley Museum of Art not only displays a venerable collection of art from Europe and the United States, but the recently expanded galleries also exhibit hundreds of works
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EMENS AUDITORIUM Ball State University - Muncie, IN
EMENS AUDITORIUM PRESENTS: Recycled Percussion: HIJINX! - Sept. 15 Hotel California: The Eagles Tribute - Sept. 30 The Simon & Garfunkel Story - Oct. 6 ARTRAGEOUS! Art & Music Experience - Oct. 20 Kinky Boots: Broadway Hit - Oct. 23 U.S. Air Force Band - Big Band - Oct. 25 1964: The Beatles Tribute - Nov. 3 Elf: The Broadway Musical - Nov. 14 Janet’s Planet - Family Fun - Nov. 17
Amazing Grace: A New Broadway Musical - Jan. 23 Do You Speak Djembé? - Family Fun - Jan. 26 Annie Moses Band - Classical Crossover - Feb. 17 Cinderella: On Broadway - Feb. 27 Moscow Festival Ballet: Romeo & Juliet/Carmen - Mar. 20 The Modern Gentlemen: Live in Concert - Apr. 13 Stunt Dog Experience - Family Fun - Apr. 14 Peter Pan: A 3-D Stage Spectacular - Apr. 24
EMENS PRESENTS AT PRUIS HALL: Loren & Mark - Folk - Sept. 14 Alison Brown - Bluegrass - Sept. 23 Mandy Harvey - Light Jazz - Oct. 28 Bria Skonberg - Jazz - Nov. 8 The Revelers - Cajun - Nov. 11 Lúnasa: Christmas from Ireland - Dec. 7
The Sweet Remains - Folk Rock - Jan. 20 The Black Market Trust - Jazz Band - Feb. 6 Le Vent du Nord - Canadian Folk - Apr. 4 Father’s Daze - Comedy - Apr. 12 Cliff Eberhardt and John Gorka - Folk - Apr. 21
Tickets are available at the Emens Box Office or ticketmaster.com. For more information call (765) 285-1539 or visit bsu.edu/emens.
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minnetrista is your year-round gathering place
minnetrista.net 1200 n. minnetrista pkwy. muncie, in 47303 . 765.282.4848
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located just one mile from Ball State University!
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indiana state UNIVERSITY TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA
I BY ERIN GREGORY
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To outsiders, Terre Haute, Indiana can simply be a stop for gas on a long road trip along Interstate 70. But for those who have been to the small town on vacation visiting family, or whilst at college, know that it is much more. From the artistic museum scene, to the nightlife downtown, Terre Haute is a unique collaboration of culture and Midwestern charm.
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MUSEUMS Downtown Terre Haute, located right by Indiana State University’s campus, consists of six museums and a free Art Spaces Collection (https:// wabashvalleyartspaces.com/collection). Collectively the museums target all ages, ranging from the Swope Art Museum,
SWOPE ART MUSEUM
Indiana State University (ISU) is a public university located in Terre Haute, Indiana. Founded in 1865, ISU offers over 100 undergraduate majors and more than 75 graduate and professional programs. The Princeton Review has named Indiana State as one of the “Best in the Midwest” 13 years running. Washington Monthly ranks Indiana State University among the top 5 for overall service learnings. ISU is accredited for being a member of the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and was named the national Non-profit Leadership Campus of the Year in 2013.
COLLEGE V isica t ion featuring some of the best in American art, to Arts Illiana, which aims to support and promote the local art scene.
SHOPPING
The downtown shopping scene has a variety of chic
shops with unique apparel, trinkets, treats and more to DINING For an original dining experience, visitors can stop in to one of more than 20 downtown restaurants which J. FORD’S BLACK ANGUS feature everything from fresh baked pastries at Clabber Girl Bake Shop (which also includes a free museum) to some of the best pizza in the Midwest at Wise Pies. At Wise Pies guests can grab an available freshly made slice, or order on the spot. But that’s not all—for a homemade burger and brew, try out local legend M. Mogger’s Restaurant and Pub; or for a casual, yet high-class steak, J. Ford’s Black Angus and Stables Steakhouse are two opportunities for an excellent cut of beef and high quality service.
choose from. The Little Blue Box is a shop like no other, named after that familiar box found in the high-end jewelry store Tiffany’s. The Little Blue Box carries authentic vintage and vintage-inspired clothing, jewelry, designer purses, upcycled furniture and home décor, lighting and collectibles. Other shopping opportunities include Corey’s Footwear, Terre Haute Comics, Nancy’s Downtown Mall, Old National Bank Science Store in Terre Haute Children’s Museum, River Wools, Brooke’s TERRE HAUTE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Candy Co. and more.
Visit State. It is a great time to see State. Our green campus is gorgeous and the atmosphere is laid-back. Whether attending an athletics event or exploring the arts on campus, you’ll enjoy a relaxed experience and receive a warm welcome from the Indiana State team.
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• Take a campus tour. • Speak with an admissions counselor. • Attend a Division I Sycamore athletics event. • Enjoy the arts. • Explore downtown Terre Haute.
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downtown Terre Haute First Fridays—themed events which take place on the First Friday of the month May-September. Downtown Terre Haute Farmers Market takes place every Saturday May 20-Oct 14, 2017 from 8am-noon in the parking FARMERS MARKET lot across from Clabber Girl on 9th and Cherry. The winter market takes place Nov 4th, Dec 2nd, Dec 16 9am-1pm inside the Clabber Girl Museum.
recently revived Terre Haute Brewing Co., and Copper Bar.
Parking downtown is typically not difficult with meters available on most street, including throughout Indiana State University. Parking garages are also nearby at Cherry Street Parking Garage and the SkyGarden Parking Facility on Wabash and Ohio.
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PARKING
FOR A SCHEDULE of their entertainers, visit www.vervenightclub.com
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Several of the downtown businesses offer discounted pricing, featured exhibits, family activities and more during
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FOR MORE INFORMATION on Downtown Terre Haute and upcoming events visit www.downtownterrehaute.org
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STABLES STEAKHOUSE Feel spoiled in one of Indiana’s oldest and finest dining establishments. This restored turn-of-the-century stable building is rich in history, ambiance and class. Featuring premium entrees, top shelf wine selections and cocktails, and service that is second-to-none, you’ll think you’ve gone to heaven. Meeting and banquet facilities available, too. Enjoy the finer things at Stables!
MON-THURS 4:30PM-9PM, FRI-SAT 4:30PM-10PM, SUN 4:30PM-8PM
939 POPLAR ST. TERRE HAUTE, IN 47807
812-232-6677 stablessteakhouse.com
RIVER WOOLS A KNITTING PLACE
RED BARN AT SYCAMORE FARM AND THE BUTLER’S PANTRY ENJOY HOOSIER CUISINE Whether you dine here a hotel room or in your home through our Mealsto-Go line, enjoy the experience of Brews in the Barn, or celebrate with a catered event, they want your experience to be something special. Offering corporate events, weddings and much more in the 1840 post and beam barn, you will remember what Hoosier Hospitality really means.
SWOPE ART MUSEUM The Sheldon Swope Art Museum collects, preserves, and celebrates the best in American Art with programs and exhibitions designed to engage, stimulate, and educate those whose lives it touches; it enhances the culture and contributes to the economic development of the Greater Wabash Valley. The Swope Art Museum is known for its extraordinary collection of nearly 2,500 works of American art including paintings, sculptures, and works on paper from the 19th century to the present.
5001 POPLAR ST. TERRE HAUTE, IN 47803
1532 S. 3RD ST. TERRE HAUTE, IN 47802
812-567-6565 thesycamorefarm.com
812-234-7881 swope.org
Hilda Andres Director of Community Engagement 812.238.1676,ext.12 812.238.1677 fax andres@swope.org
CANDLES [HOLOCAUST MUSEUM] CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center shines a light on the story of the Holocaust and Eva Kor to illuminate the world with hope, healing, respect, and responsibility. The only Holocaust museum in the state of Indiana, CANDLES has programs and exhibits that deal with important and contemporary issues such as the consequences of choices, the importance of never giving up, the dangers of prejudice, and the need for genocide prevention today. 1532 S. 3RD ST. TERRE HAUTE, IN 47802
812-234-7881 candlesholocaustmuseum.org
J. FORD’S BLACK ANGUS
BROOKE’S CANDY CO.
Find your happy place! You don’t get this kind of customer satisfaction and service from any “on line” store, now can you? River Wools specializes in personal service helping with pattern, yardage and all types of suggestions for your fiber projects Check out their beautiful designs and knits, find inspiration, specialty yarns, patterns and more.
The historically registered Indiana Theatre opened its doors on January 28, 1922 on the corner of 7th Street and Ohio Street. Though some things have changed since that historic night, the magic created then continues today. The Indiana Theatre not only holds a special place in the hearts of Terre Hauteans; it also holds a unique place in history as the first prototype for atmospheric theater design.
K EL LY A ND JEF F F O R D
Two sisters, Brooke and Dana, started “Brookes Candy Company” inside the 1900’s Plantation style home that was there childhood home. Known for their award winning old-fashioned Almond Toffee, Fudge, Pecan Turtles, Mints and other goodies, their business took off and now they offer all natural gluten and rice free baking mixes for the wholesale market. You can pick up Brooke’s Candy products at their store as well as Beasler’s Market, Carmel Market District, and in over 100 stores in Indiana.
671 N. WABASH AVE. TERRE HAUTE, IN 47807
683 OHIO ST. TERRE HAUTE, IN 47807
129 S. 7TH ST. TERRE HAUTE, IN 47807
812-238-0090 riverwools.com
812-232-8076 indianatheater.com
812-235-5549 jfordsblackangus.com
J. Ford’s Black Angus is a local quality driven chef-owned restaurant located in historic downtown Terre Haute. Creating an amazing experience for each guest that comes in our door is the goal of every employee. J. Ford’s constantly striving to improve by bringing unique and trendy options to the table. Monthly wine pairing dinners and a bar only menu are just some of the options available.
SUN-MON CLOSED, TUES-FRI 11-7, SAT 11-4
10 N. 5TH ST. TERRE HAUTE, IN 47807 NOW OPEN AT 7TH AND WALNUT
812-235-3962 candlesholocaustmuseum.org
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COLLEGE V isica t ion Valparaiso University is a private university located in Valparaiso, Indiana. The university enrolls about 4,500 students from over 50 countries. Valpo consists of five undergraduate colleges, a graduate school, and a law school. It is the largest independent Lutheran university in the United States and is home to the secondlargest collegiate chapel in the world, the Chapel of the Resurrection. The university was founded in 1859 as one of the first coeducation colleges in the United States. Offering more than 40 study-abroad programs around the world, more than a third of all undergraduate students study abroad, placing them among the top 40 institutions in the country.
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ÜBER URBAN Beyond the prettily landscaped University—itself at one time slated to be purchased by Indiana’s Ku Klux Klan at its zenith in 1924; their ploy was foiled by a Lutheran businessmen who purchased it instead—downtown Valpo (as it’s called by those in the know) is centered around the city’s historic courthouse square. Lined on all four sides with bustling retail, restaurants and galleries housed in 19th century brick buildings, there’s a trendy metropolitan vibe to the city, maybe in part because of its close proximity to Chicago. Many Valpo residents work in the city traveling via the South Shore commuter train or ChicaGo DASH, an express bus which carries about 130 riders from downtown Valparaiso to downtown Chicago and back daily.
reaching almost 900 degrees and turning out thin crust pizzas in just a few minutes, opened its brick and mortar restaurant several years ago. They’re known for their unique combinations, like The Purple Pig, their signature pie, which is a dazzling purple and reddish brown pile of slow-roasted pork shoulder and barbecue sauce topped with a tangy purple Cole slaw. If you’re looking for a place to stay, Pikk’s Tavern, a 1940s themed Chicago steakhouse with an extensive wine list, offers two antique-filled rooms above their restaurants.
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Bar as well as Figure Eight Brewery and Ain’t Misbeehavin’ Company are close to campus. Not too far away are Four Fathers Brewing and Anderson’s Vineyard and Winery.
COLLEGE V isica t ion UNIQUELY VALPO Known for its cult-like following, the multi-generation family owned Valpo Velvet Ice Cream Company, is located downtown and celebrating 70 years in business. The largest known collection of works by Junius R. Sloan (1827-1900), a Hudson River School painter, is just part of the nationally-recognized collection of more than 3,700 19th, 20th, and 21st-century American paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and photographs at Valparaiso DOWNTOWN VALPARAISO University’s Brauer Museum of Art. All exhibits and events are free and open to the public. When Harry Diamond shot his wealthy wife in Indiana Harbor in 1923, he ultimately was locked up at the Porter County Jail where he tried at least two times to escape. The jail, with its iron bars and solid metal doors, is now part of the Porter County Old Jail Museum, located on the Southeast corner of the courthouse square. Next door, the grandly restored Memorial Opera
House hosts national musical acts, lunch time cabaret shows, community theater and independent films. Check out the best bat for you or take a tour at the Hoosier Bat Company, the third oldest company making and selling wooden baseball bats in the United States. NATURE AT ITS BEST The 300-acre Taltree Arboretum and Gardens in Valparaiso, is a delight of wetlands, woodlands, prairies and gardens including the Hitz Family Rose Garden and a railroad garden. Not far away, both the Indiana Dunes State Park and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore feature a 15-mile stretch of Lake Michigan beaches and 70 miles hiking trails. Throughout Northwest Indiana, paddlers and hikers can explore the miles and miles of Blueways and Greenways.
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Imagine, Experience, and Explore Life at Valparaiso University From beautiful landscapes to new, state-of-the-art facilities, Valpo’s 350-acre campus in Valparaiso, Indiana, is home to an awardwinning library, an impressive student union, a cutting-edge solar energy research facility, a nationally recognized museum, as well as a large and splendid chapel at its hub. Campus is continually evolving, with the Center for the Sciences: Chemistry and Biochemistry set to open fall 2017. Experience an athletic event, theatre production, art exhibit, or lecture on campus, or walk to nearby downtown Valpo and enjoy more than 30 restaurants, cafés, and ice cream shops as well as independent boutiques, entertainment, and cultural experiences.
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Valpo offers more than 70 undergraduate degree programs and interdisciplinary options, ranging from nursing and health care, to business and engineering, to arts and humanities, throughout five undergraduate colleges, in addition to the Graduate School & Continuing Education and the Law School.
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ELKHART — When Hank Schrock dreams at night, it’s probably of Class A motor homes. The founder and owner of Total Value RV prefers the large units built on top of a chassis. He prefers diesel to gas. He likes the way they ride. He and his 27 employees are good at selling the large recreational vehicles. Statistical Surveys, which measures RV sales, said Total Value RV was number-one Motor Home Dealer and number-one Class A RV Dealer in Indiana for 2016. In addition, it was the top Diesel Motor Home Dealer in North America for Forest River, one of the largest manufacturers of diesel pushers. Total Value RV has led Indiana for three years, but this is the first time the dealership was top in that category for North America, Schrock said.
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A few miles away, also along the Indiana Toll Road, Renegade RV is producing high-end Class C units. Kevin Erdman, director of sales and marketing, would rather see people lay their heads on the pillow inside a Class C motor home, a unit constructed behind a truck cab.
“YOU DRIVE A BIG SUV, THIS IS WHAT THIS DRIVES LIKE. IT’S JUST A LITTLE BIT LONGER,” SAID ERDMAN. Erdman touts the drivability and says the engines are designed to haul freight 11 hours a day. Because the engine is under a hood
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rather than in a constructed box of a Class A, it’s easier to service, Erdman said. Schrock said the rear-engine diesel of a Class A pusher can last longer than a gas engine. In addition, diesel motor homes tend to hold their resale value better, he said. “If only I could put them in a diesel instead of a Class C, I could save them a lot of money,” he said of buyers. Erdman touts how the front wheels of a Class C are in front of the driver and passenger. A steel front bumper offers protection in a way few Class A’s can, said Erdman. “You have stability, you have serviceability, and then you have safety,” he said. Schrock said that Class C’s are closer to the road, which can be a safety consideration. One of the biggest selling points for him is the difference in how a Class A rides compared to a Class C. “Riding in a Class A is like riding on air,” he said. Many of the larger Class C’s being made at Renegade are closer to the Class A’s Schrock loves. Some smaller units, which are less expensive, are entry-level units for retirees.
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Schrock has been dealing RVs at Total Value since 2002 but he’s been in the industry since 1985. In early 2002, he purchased land at 25610 C.R. 4, Elkhart, where there had been an RV dealership. Weeds were coming through the asphalt, but Schrock prepped the property and opened Total Value RV in October 2002. Sales were growing until the Great Recession hit in 2008 and 2009, but Total Value still sold 60 units each of those years. “The last three years have been absolutely wonderful,” he said. In 2015, Total Value sold 303 units and in 2016, it rose to 363, he said. Nearly three-fourths of the customers come
While Erdman is focused on selling to dealers, Schrock is dealing with the public. Whatever someone can afford or whatever they want, Schrock is willing to sell it to them. The dealership sells new Forest River, Entegra Coach and Thor Motor Coach Class A motorized RVs, as well as Coachmen Class C motor homes and Thor Motor Coach Class C motor homes. When it comes to towables, the dealership offers Heartland travel trailers; Forest River Flagstaff and Wildcat fifth wheels and travel trailers; and Vibe Travel Trailers.
from outside the area to buy RVs at Total Value. Many of the customers are new retirees selling their homes and buying a motor coach. In the past, many families would buy a small RV and as the family changed and grew, upgrade until they were in a motorized unit. That’s changing. “We find a lot of younger people with children are buying the big stuff,” said Schrock. Total Value RV how has 27 employees, including his son Ivan as sales manager/general manager and daughter Jennifer in chief executive officer and vice president of operations. The dealership has seven service bays and three prep bays, all geared to making a customer happy.
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“To each his own. Who am I to say what they need? I’m just here to fulfill the dream,” Schrock said. He likes to say that he helps dreams come true. He and his staff still there to help after someone wakes up in the recreational vehicle they purchased from him and his staff. “It is important to us after the sale as much as before the sale,” he said. Total Value RV is along C.R. 4 on the north side of Elkhart, but the south side of its property is visible to 92 million motorists a year on the Indiana Toll Road. Schrock purchased 63 additional acres extending to the highway and is making plans to move the dealership lot to the 2,900 feet of frontage along the well-traveled road. “I feel it’ll increase our sales quite a bit,” he said. Potential RV buyers come to Elkhart County for a simple reason. “They all come to Elkhart because this is the RV capital of the world. They come here to get the best deal,” Schrock said. “We’re just simple folks here. We put a smile on people’s faces,” he said. The company’s motto is, “Come in as strangers and leave as friends.” Marshall V. King is a freelance writer based in Goshen, Indiana. You can find him @hungrymarshall and hungrymarshall.com.
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The towable recreational vehicle has come a long way and can go a long way. Matt Braun’s family has sold them for 40 years at Braun’s Fun Time Campers near Indianapolis. The owner of the RV dealer touts towables for their cost and versatility.
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“Towables are a lot more affordable,” he said, compared to the motorized units. An entry level unit costs just shy of $13,000 and top-end is around $100,000. Some buyers start with a towable and end up in a motorhome years later, but some use a towable their entire camping career, said Braun. “A lot of people are fine with the travel trailer or fifth wheel,” he said. One of the big advantages is being able to park the RV at the campsite, but keep moving with the vehicle. “You can unhook the towable and have the car or truck to sightsee and run to the grocery store,” Braun said. The modern travel trailer doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s less luxurious than a motorized RV. “As far as amenities, they’ll have most anything,” said Braun, including slideouts and modern technology.
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Chicago. After they started receding in the ‘70s, we eventually ended up with 300 miles of abandoned railroad tracks. Now half of those tracks have been converted to Greenways.” For those who don’t know, Northwest Indiana, nestled along Lake Michigan’s southern shore and closer in attitude and proximity to Chicago than much of the state, offers magnificent gems of nature blended with the cool urban vibes of thriving historic downtowns filled with restaurants, boutiques and museums. Greenways, defined as a first-class non-motorized network to safely accommodate, and expedite the travel of, bicycle and pedestrian users, along with the Blueways—water trails meandering through the many lakes, streams and rivers including the biggest of all—the Lake Michigan shoreline, reveals a part of the Region so long unknown to those who don’t live here. Of the nine Greenway trail corridors, Barloga says that the most popular is the 17.7-mile Erie Lackawanna trail, a north-south route connecting Crown Point, with its magnificent courthouse square to downtown Hammond, a city of about 78,000, now boasting an urban revival. Called the EL for short, the trail encompasses the many diverse facets of the Region, giving users the chance to glimpse wildlife habitats, wander through a variety of neighborhoods, nature areas and downtowns. It’s a journey crossing numerous waterways including the Little Calumet River, now restored to its pristine beauty of centuries ago. With the everchanging
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The Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad, known as “The J” because it looped around Chicago carrying produce, meat, grain and coal, first began chugging through Northwest Indiana in 1893. At the time, the Region—as this section of Indiana is called—was still a wilderness of almost impenetrable swales, woods and sands. The railroads changed all that bringing an industrial boom that seemed to happen overnight. But what goes around comes around and now, as I follow the “The J” Corridor, the metal tracks are gone and it’s known as the Oak Savannah Trail, a greenway encompassing this irreplaceable ecosystem which is rapidly disappearing across the Midwest but being preserved here in Indiana. This Greenway takes me through stands of oaks and along the shore of Lake George where I walk on platforms jutting above the water spying ring-billed gulls and geese gently paddling amidst lily pads with richly EL TRAIL colored blossoms. Reinventing Northwest Indiana’s industrial heritage and returning to its roots of wild prairies, towering dunes, marshes, forests and waters is what the Greenways is all about, says Mitch Barloga, non-motorized transportation planner for the Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC). “In the ‘50s and ‘60s, industry was booming here,” continues Barloga. “We had 1,000 miles of railroads in just three of our counties—Lake, Porter and LaPorte—all leading to
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landscape, the EL even goes underground through a tunnel leading into Wicker Memorial Park, which was dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge to the “doughboys” of World War I when he visited here in 1927. Restrooms, including those at the Indiana Welcome Center just off I-80/94, and picnic tables are part of the amenities. Passing through downtown Highland, with its coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques, is another highlight of the trail. Future plans include connecting the EL to the Marquette Greenway route as it heads north to the 804-acre Wolf Lake. The lake overlaps the Indiana and Illinois state lines and features beaches, fishing, opportunities for kayaking, windsurfing and boating. “The Erie Lackawanna is completely contiguous with no breaks,” says Barloga noting the trail passes through six different jurisdictions, each contributing to its development and upkeep. As a bonus, the EL connects to other trails such as the Pennsy Greenway which hooks up with the Lake County Monon Trail (not to be confused with the Monon Trail in
Indianapolis). According to TrailLink, part of the Rails to Trails Conservancy, the paved trail occupies an abandoned CSX rail corridor originally built and used by the Monon Railroad, also known as the Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisville Railway. In business from 1897 to 1956, the Monon (from the Potawatomi words “tote” and “swift running), operated almost entirely in Indiana. “Each greenway is distinctive with its own history and ecosystem so there’s always something to explore,” says Barloga, noting there’s a rustic, natural character to each trail experience. “The miles upon miles of trails in the South Shore showcase the unique and beautiful landscapes that make up our region,” says Erika Dahl, director of Communications for the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority which has maps of both the Greenways and Blueways available for free.
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With no farming or logging in the immediate area, the hills and surrounding woods are a pristine example of flora and fauna found in Southern Indiana along the nearby Ohio River. Other plans include expanding campsites and cabins situated on the property at Marengo Cave Park. Campsites feature electric hook-ups, fire pits and gazebos, while the cabins stay cozy with heat and air conditioning. “We also hope to open a bed and breakfast on the grounds to better serve Marengo Cave and nearby Southern Indiana attractions, giving our visitors another option for a place to stay,” he shares. As a 26-year employee of Marengo Cave, Calhoun has worked in various capacities, most recently General Manager. He’s also involved in operations at Cave Country Canoes in Milltown, Indiana, and Tourist Information Service, a brochure and distribution business serving Indiana and Kentucky. He recently launched a statewide tourism map as well, called SeeIndiana.com. It features logos and icons on the map, showing tourism venues across the state. The map can be found, free-of-charge, in hotels, interstate rest areas and welcome centers. Calhoun invites visitors to join the fun at Marengo Cave later this year, for special events like Founder’s Day, held September 6th, celebrating the 1883 discovery of the cave, and Caroling in the Cave, on December 10th.
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No trip to Southern Indiana would be complete without a visit to Marengo Cave, Indiana’s most visited natural attraction. Designated as a US National Landmark in 1984, by William Clark, then Secretary of the Interior, it received the distinction for being a textbook example of a cave in the middle stages of development. It was also noted as the most decorated cave in the interior United States, with formations that are considered of the highest quality. Although scientists gauge Marengo Cave as close to one million years old, it was not discovered until September 1883 when two local children, armed with only candles to light the way, crawled through a sinkhole in the nearby hills to find the spectacular underground opening. Since then, 134 years ago, Marengo Cave has had only four owners. Most recently changing hands earlier this year, when long-time employee Steve Calhoun took the reins. As a life-long resident of Crawford County, in the lush, rolling hills of Southern Indiana, where Marengo Cave is found, and a resident of nearby English, Indiana, Calhoun says he plans to continue stewardship of the cave, established by the preceeding three owners. “Preserving and protecting the cave is my top priority,” Calhoun stresses. Describing future plans, Calhoun says they include increasing hiking trails on the surrounding grounds of Marengo Cave Park. As interest in hiking and experiencing the outdoors continues to grow with travelers, he says it’s an additional activity for people to enjoy who visit the destination. “My intention is to open up trails, once used for horseback riding, that would be an extra activity for visitors during the day,” Calhoun explains. “We try to keep the area as natural as possible so it’s perfect for hiking.”
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You may need four wheels for your summer trip to beautiful Carmel, but once you’re here, you can park that car and spend the rest of your time exploring all things Carmel on just two wheels.
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Whether you’re looking for a casual ride with family or a sprint across the city, Carmel has more than 180 miles of multi-use paths and greenways connecting some of its most exciting destination spots. Many trails can even be used to connect with nearby cities. If you’re not able to bring your bike, you’re covered with their popular Carmel Bike Share program. Your Carmel biking experience will no doubt include the beautiful Monon Greenway. This mostly tree-lined trail runs five miles through the heart of Carmel, connecting riders to entertainment districts, including City Center and the Center for the Performing Arts; Midtown and its trailside Union Brewing Company and Soho Café & Gallery and the Arts & Design District with art galleries, unique shops and fun local restaurants like Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream, Donatello’s and Woody’s Library Restaurant . Other culinary appetites will be
uses the Zagster bike system that allows users to rent bikes by using their smart phone and stay connected with several bike stations throughout the city for returns.
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runs mostly along 106th Street, east and west, across Carmel and connects Zionsville, a town to the west, to Carmel, and eventually the White River. In 2017, the City of Carmel is kicking things up a notch by sponsoring new Bike Carmel events, including the Sack Lunch Ride taking place August 13.
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delighted by Mudbugs Cajun Café, Agave Mexican Bar & Grill or Pad Thai selections. The Monon doesn’t stop there. For the serious biker looking to log some major miles, this former rail line also connects Carmel with Downtown Indianapolis to the south and Westfield to the north. There are also connector trails that lead bikers to other parts of MONON GREENWAY Carmel, including eight crosscity routes and five bike loops. Another major bike pathway
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Not much has changed along the Knobstone Trail in the past, oh, 200 million years or so. And that’s exactly why hikers love it. The Knobstone Escarpment was originally formed when rock strata pushed its way up through the earth to create a ridge of hills in what is now south central Indiana topography. Anchored on a foundation of limestone, shale and sandstone bedrock, the ridge is defined by high bluffs, or “knobs,” that punctuate the mostly wooded landscape. The Knobstone Trail as we know it today—sometimes referred to as the “little AT” (Appalachian Trail)—took shape in the 1970s under the direction of a young state employee named Gerald Pagac, who later became the director of the
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the Ohio River and other long views, most of the path is covered by tree canopy. The real appeal of the trail lies in the physical challenge it presents. “The terrain is very intense with a couple hundred feet of elevation changes, particularly around the Leota Trailhead,” said Brandon Polley, Marketing Director for the Scott County Visitors Commission. “You can easily get out of breath in just a few minutes!” Leave your bike at home—this rugged path is intended for foot traffic only. The trail is well marked VIEW FROM TRAIL IN WASHINGTON COUNTY with sections to accommodate day hikers of all skill levels, but Polley says he sees increasing numbers of backpackers aiming to take on the more demanding topography over the course of several days. “You can camp for free pretty much anywhere along the trail,” he said. “There are a couple spots, like in Delaney Park, where you can get off the trail and camp at a campground, but most of it is very primitive where you’re just sleeping out in the woods.”
Maps may also be purchased for $10 by calling the Indiana DNR customer service center at 317-232-4200, and are available for sale at several state forest and state recreation area points along the trail.
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it up. Not many do the entire trail at once, but it does happen.” However long or short your hike, Polley strongly advises bringing along a hard-copy map. “I recommend a paper map so you can track where you are in case your phone dies or loses its signal,” he said. “There are a few switchbacks and if you go off the trail, it’s easy to get lost.” A few other helpful tips to keep in mind—be respectful of the native wildlife, watch out for ticks during the summer season, and plan on bringing in your own water, as there are no fountains, springs or viable sources along the way. (The same goes for bathrooms. Be prepared.)
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While the KT is used mainly by visitors from around the area, Polley says it also has a more widespread reputation. “We get a lot of regional hikers, and the trail is known nationally as well,” he explained. “We try to help market it and promote it as one of our natural assets within the county. People come here from all over. I ran into a guy from Chicago who’d driven down here specifically to hike during the day; he stayed in a local hotel at night.” Want to experience the Knobstone Trail for yourself? “There are a lot of Facebook groups you can consult for advice,” Polley noted. “Most people like to do a leg of the trail—maybe Leota to Elk Creek, for instance, over a weekend because it’s so rugged. People definitely break
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farmyard gardens, raised a few cattle in the pasture, and a
batch of hogs in a barnyard pen.
demonstrations for the public, The Farm serves special
meals incorporating those foods—varieties common in
Partnering with the Indiana Department of Natural
Besides raising livestock and produce on The Farm as
Resources and its focus on Native American culture of
the 1920s, and free of additives, hormones, and antibiotics
early Indiana and restoring prairies native to the area, it’s
in the meats.
the task of Farm director, Leslie Martin Conwell, to highlight
early 20th century farm life for visitors.
learn more about growing, cooking and preserving
homegrown produce. “What we do is demonstrate historical agriculture and you’ll see that with our heritage breed of animals,” Conwell explained.
“Right now we are interpreting the agricultural aspect of it, and the DNR is doing the Native American interpretation and the prairie, which is a natural fit for the DNR. So we’re
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“It’s a partnership that works really well,” said Conwell.
The Farm also conducts classes that help visitors
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“We have people coming to us to learn how to do things
Farm brought former executive chef Lauren Reed on board.
is huge for us right now, you could call it the homesteading
Reed handles farm-to-table cuisine for the special meals.
movement if you will.”
The growing interest in local foods, knowing where the
said. “It is a great way to showcase our products and to
food you eat comes from, has had an influence on how The
get people interested in the local foods movement. I am
Farm interprets sustainable agriculture.
very proud of our high quality meat and eggs, which truly
enhance the meals.”
“People are wanting to recreate how the family farm
“I love being able to make dinners for The Farm,” Reed
was in the 1920s, which is multi-species.”
and her new position has added to her culinary experience.
Examples of heirloom—dating back 50 years or
Reed’s official title is Events and Education Coordinator,
more—farm animals and produce are in every area of The
Farm. The Hereford cattle breed dates back 300 years or
about animal care, 1920’s history, homesteading, crops,
more and was popular in Indiana. Berries growing in the
customer service, teaching, working for a non-for-profit,
farmyard include gooseberries, elderberries, and raspberries
and the importance of knowing where food comes from.
common in the state. Hogs raised for pork on The Farm
chickens, sheep and other animals.
The Farm also supports a few rescue horses used in
demonstrations, and two miniature horses. Farm children were trained with the smaller version of workhorses in preparation to taking the reins of working farm horses.
“The Farm was the perfect fit. I have learned so much
“It’s exciting to see families who have an interest
in homesteading and who care about the food they are consuming,” she said.
The Farm has seen a significantly growing interest in
recent years from visitors, many coming to take tips from family farming of the 1920s to meld with 21st-century living.
The Farm’s products are for sale, and priced reasonably
for visitors. “When we price our food, we want to support our main
demographics which are young families—where some markets charge $9 per pound, we sell hamburger for $5,” Conwell noted.
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To demonstrate preparation of homegrown produce, The
so they can replicate it in small ways with their families. This
are Berkshires, another popular 1920s breed, as are the
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Jason Getz, Indiana Department of Natural Resources Property Manager for Prophetstown State Park, sees the The Farm, which leases land from the park, and the park itself as a perfect fit. “The Farm and Prophetstown have a unique relationship that doesn’t take place at any other state park,” said Getz. “We each provide an attraction --they’re an attraction within the park and they provide an element we cannot provide as far as that part of history and how this area was utilized.” Angie Manuel, Interpretive Naturalist for the park, also sees the benefits added by The Farm, including comparisons and contrasts she points out in interpreting Native American culture in times preceding the 1920s farm era. “The prairie is really the foundation of all this land’s story --the uniqueness of the habitats is why the native people called this land home, and of course, they farmed the land too--so there’s that connection with their heritage, it’s their connection to farming,” Manuel pointed out. The Farm and the park have also joined for different events, and both Getz and Manuel have had a chance to taste The Farm’s cuisine. “This past year the Farm participated in our (village) maple sugaring event that we’ve had for several years now,” Manuel said. “And they picked up on that because they have such a strong connection with that farm-to-table aspect.”
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Harness Racing and Breeding
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Indiana’s harness racing roots run deep, and in most of the state’s 92 counties one can find a family, or several, involved in the sport.
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Lynn Wilfong watched his first harness race at Frankfort, Indiana in 1949. His father, George, and uncle, Ralph, both began owning and racing horses after returning from World War II. At an early age he was appointed groom for his father’s small stable, and that began his affinity for racing and breeding harness horses. “I like sports. All the Wilfongs like sports,” Lynn explained. “At our farm, every barn had a basketball goal. We enjoyed the competition.” Born in 1939, the second-generation owner and trainer has been going strong for several decades in the Hoosier State. His two sons, Brett and Grant, also followed him into the racing business, carving out their own niches. His grandson, Kyle, is the fourth generation in the family to compete at Indiana’s fair and pari-mutuel tracks. In modern sports, age can play a major factor. One of the attractions for Lynn, besides the competition, is that harness racing encouraged family participation, and age was not a limitation. At 78 years old, he’s still significantly involved in the sport and industry
he so greatly loves. “It’s a great way to still be involved in athletics,” Lynn noted. “It’s been something that eliminated boredom in our lives. We like to get together occasionally at the racetrack. I think it’s important, I really do.” It’s that competitive spirit that still drives Lynn and his wife, Barb. Living in Newton County near the Illinois line for the last 23 years, the septuagenarian continues to build his breeding program, which has produced a number of champions over the years. The horseman has made it a practice to bring stallions to Indiana to breed to his own group of mares, and his latest addition to the Kentland farm is a horse named SS Poseidon. On the racetrack, the stallion earned more than $180,000, but more importantly, he is a son of Muscle Hill, one of the hottest producers of talented racehorses in the nation.“That’s what I’m looking for, a better horse year in and year out,” he commented. “It’s as high a class blood line as any I’ve had.” Jeff Fought may not have the decades of
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experience in the industry, but he is another example of the family atmosphere that surrounds Indiana harness racing. He was introduced to the sport through his uncle, Wilbur Eash, who trained Standardbreds in northern Indiana. While in high school, Jeff’s father, Dave, bought a yearling from a sale in Lexington, Kentucky for a price of $17,000. The filly, named Waitingandwatching, earned $39,000 her first season and finished her career with a little over $70,000 in earnings. From that point, Jeff was hooked. “I’m continually drawn to it,” he admits. “My passion was pedigrees and the breeding side of the business.” Now 36, Jeff is heavily involved in Indiana’s breeding program. Once his family bred mares and then raced the resulting offspring. Today, their Cornerstone Stock Farm possesses a roster of 13 top-flight mares that are bred to produce babies that will be sold commercially each fall. Like Wilfong, Fought is intent on producing quality horses that can compete for Indiana’s top honors and race at the highest levels elsewhere. “We’re taking the farm from something that started as a hobby to a sustainable business,” Jeff explained. “We want to make sure it’s still fun, but it’s a viable business.” Fought is part of the next generation of
At 78, Lynn Wilfong (in the red hat) is still heavily involved in harness racing.
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“It’s still somewhat close to the home where we grew up. It’s a great opportunity to have a facility like this, with good trainers and good horses. I want to stay here as long as it’s viable.”
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Hoosiers continuing Indiana’s rich harness racing history. That next wave of horsemen includes Trace Tetrick, an Illinois transplant who now calls Indiana home. The youngest of three brothers, Trace was raised in a racing family. From an early age, he planned to join the family business. At age 14 he competed in his first matinee race in his home state, and by 2006 he was battling at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. Two seasons later he would win more races than any other driver to capture his first title at Hoosier Park. “I always wanted to be a driver and race horses, probably from the time that I was five or six,” Trace said. That desire is understandable. His father, Tom, is a Hall of Famer in Illinois. His oldest brother, Tom Jr. (known as T), trains horses and regularly competes at Hoosier Park, and his other sibling, Tim, is one of the top drivers
in North America and a sure-fire Hall of Famer. In May he piloted his 4,000th career winner, and ranks second in North America in seasonal wins. Indiana has provided the 30-year-old a place to hone his craft. “It’s still somewhat close to the home where we grew up. It’s a great opportunity to have a facility like this, with good trainers and good horses. I want to stay here as long as it’s viable,” Trace said of Indiana and Hoosier Park. Racing in Indiana for more than a decade, Trace has decided to put down roots in Indiana with his wife, Sandy, becoming part of the rich fabric of the industry. Wilfong, Fought and Tetrick all contribute to the family atmosphere of Indiana harness racing, proving you can be involved in many ways, at any age and located anywhere within the state.
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series of 12 championship events valued at $6 million, is returning to the Midwest. This will be the very first time the event has been held on Indiana soil, thanks to Hoosier Park in Anderson who will be hosting the event. The 34th edition Breeders Crown will take place October 27 and 28 and represents the best of the best in the world of harness racing. Hoosier Park earned the right to host the annual event in part because of their standing as one of the top harness tracks in north America. It’s the sport’s premier track for trotters and pacers in the Midwest and one of the most elite in the country. Hoosier Park, which opened in 1994, will be the 31st track to play host to the Breeders Crown. Reservations are already available for the event. The Breeders Crown VIP party tent will feature an upscale experience in a large, climate-controlled party tent next to Hoosier Park’s race track. Tickets are $49.99 per person, per day, and include gourmet buffet selections, non-alcoholic beverages, live entertainment, free racing program, free entry into giveaways, handicapping services, and a Breeders Crown souvenir. For reservations and information, call 800-526-7223.
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HORSE RACING TRADITION The first wager and the first horse race, was reported in England back in 1780. The race was called the “Derby” because Lord Derby and Lord Bunbury had a coin toss as to what the race would be called. Derby won (or else we could be celebrating the Indiana Bunbury in July). That was just the first in billions of wagers made on horses across the world. Horse racing in the United States dates back to 1665, where the first racing meet was held on Long Island, New York. It began in Indiana in the sulkies of the harness racing world in mid-1800s. With racing being showcased at fairs across Indiana, later joined by the flat racing breeds of Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds, bringing the “Sport of Kings” to Indiana with the opening of Indiana’s first pari-mutuel track in 1994.
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EXCITEMENT Hearts are pounding all across the racetraCk—the horses’, the jockeys’, the crowd’s, even the betting tellers’. With each footstep, someone’s hopes, dreams, livelihood rests on that horse’s saddle cloth and weighs on that jockey’s shoulders. The pure adrenaline that comes with the loading of the gate, the ringing of the bell and the burst of speed coming from the hooves is overwhelming. And addictive.
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racehorse. Family farms are passed
And horse racing isn’t just for those
multi-generational. Husbands, wives,
down from generation to generation
growing up with horses. A trip to watch
children and grandparents all work
and children grow up learning the
horse racing can be a family affair with
together to care for and promote their
value of hard work and love of horses.
the tracks providing family-friendly
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activities for fans of all ages to enjoy.
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GOOD FOR INDIANA According to an economic impact study completed in 2014, there was more than $875 million attributed to the horse racing and race horse breeding industry in Indiana. More than 2,820 jobs in 2014 were also attributed to the horse racing industry in Indiana. The Indiana Horse Racing Commission currently licenses over 10,000 participants annually. Additionally, there are racing ties to every county in Indiana. Agricultural commodities used by the horse racing industry contributes to green space in Indiana, providing farmers more opporunities to grow their farms and businesses, while staying local. The horse racing industry impacts more than just the agricultural bubble, but it also expands to industry outside of it—medical, retail, entertainment, etc.
FUN The food, the adrenaline, the atmosphere makes for a fun day or night out with family and friends. The racetracks of Indiana offer unique entertainment for all ages. Whether it’s a day trip to enjoy a beautiful Indiana Spring day, or an evening under the lights, both Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand offer something for everyone. Ever wanted to know what it feels like to be in the winner’s circle? Nothing compares to the thrill of watching your horse cross the finish line first as an owner. It’s right up there with taking a swig of cold milk after the Indianapolis 500, only more affordable than owning your own racecar.
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On Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 Hoosier Park will host the Breeders Crown, a $6 million championship event featuring the greatest harness racing athletes in the world.
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Not only will the Breeders Crown take place in the Midwest for the first time in three decades, it will take place for the very first time on Indiana soil.
With more than 100 champions and only 12 crowns available, this weekend of harness racing is guaranteed to go down in history.
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As summer fades and the crisp autumn air ushers in bright hues of reds, oranges and yellows, escape to West Baden Springs Hotel! Fall is a perfect time for golfing, biking, horseback riding, hiking, taking a carriage ride, or simply exploring French Lick Resort’s 3,200 acres, hand-in-hand. Special events throughout the season include: • Wine Events • Afternoon Tour & Tea • Twilight Tours • Craft Beer on the Veranda For hotel packages and calendar of events, visit www.frenchlick.com Management reserves the right to cancel or modify any event without notice. Must be 21 years or older to enter the casino. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.9.WITH.IT!
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Boutique hotels, smaller and distinctive in setting and style, offer guests a unique experience and ambience. Once the province of large cities, now boutique hotels are opening up in small cities and towns throughout Indiana. Their purpose not only includes quality and service, but also ways to save historic buildings and preserve the character of a neighborhood. Located in the heart in downtown Wabash, the 30-room Charley Creek Inn harkens back to 1920s and the city’s heyday as a bustling railroad hub. When the Georgian Revival-style hotel first opened, travelers favored its sophistication and luxury and it flourished, as the Indiana Hotel, for decades. Lovingly restored in 2010, the Charley Creek Inn is credited with being a major force in the revitalization of the city’s 19th century downtown. The stunning two-story lobby is all crystal chandeliers, graceful period furniture, arched doorways, vintage
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wallpaper and the sumptuous feeling that emanates from the gilded feel of the past. All this historic grandeur earned it the Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration, the highest award for historic renovation in Indiana. But history isn’t a drag here. Though each of the inn’s 30 rooms features custom designed furniture reflecting French, Victorian and Regency styles, antique furniture and luxurious comforters perfect for serious snuggling, there’s such tech upgrades as large flat-screen televisions, individual climate controls and free cable. Over-indulge at Twenty, the inn’s restaurant where farm to fork contemporary cuisine is on the menu or The Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe and The Wine & Cheese Shoppe located in the inn’s shopping area. Then take advantage of the complimentary use of the Wabash County YMCA just a few blocks away. When I stopped by The North End in downtown Roanoke, the pleasant young woman in their upscale boutique said owner Karima Davis was on a buying trip in Europe for items for the store and the two spacious suites CHARLEY CREEK INN
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center. The décor? As one might expect from an owner who is touring Europe—European high-end furnishings in an understated décor. If the Charley Creek Inn and the North End are moored in the last century, step back even further in time to 1816 when Daniel Brown built a threestory home in Rising Sun overlooking the Ohio River. Now the Empire House Hotel, it was a private residence for 50 years though Brown also operated a general store and upper floor served as a Masonic Lodge there as well. From 1885 to 1920
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upstairs—West End and East End. So I walked a few blocks down the street to Joseph Decuis, the award-winning restaurant owned by good friend Alice Eshelman to get the scoop. “It’s such a beautiful women’s boutique and hotel isn’t it?” says Eshelman who herself owns the Joseph Decuis Farmstead Inn, a delightful 1884 farmhouse and carriage house restyled into six sumptuous overnight suites. It’s located across the road from the farm where she and her husband Pete
raise the Wagyu cattle, Rainbow the Schroeder family operated a Dixie and Naked Neck chickens restaurant and hotel there. Other uses EMPIRE HOUSE HOTEL and prized Mangalitza hogs that are included both a tavern and church— PHOTO I KENDAL R MILLER served at the restaurant and also sold at indicating it was quite a versatile location. the Joseph Decuis Emporium next door. Part of the Rising Sun Historic Downtown Both the East and West offer large luxury District, the second floor balcony is a wonderful spot to sit master suites and the West End goes one step further out and watch the passing boat traffic. Nearby is the Rising with a separate living room, full kitchen and entertainment Sun Casino Resort.
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“It was called the Empire House Hotel when it first opened,” says Marsha Loudon, a retired teacher who bought the Empire 11 years ago from a couple who had begun extensive renovation. Still marveling that her hotel is 201 years old, she says people get a kick out of the different decors and era styles of the rooms. “It’s a blend and it’s comfortable, like going to grandma’s house,” says Loudon noting that her hotel dates back to the same year that Indiana became a state. And at the Story Inn in southern Indiana “you can choose between two types of rooms—restored and renovated,” says Rick Hofstetter, majority of the Inn, located in Story, a charming 19th century village surrounded by both Brown County State Park and the Hoosier National Forest. Of the 14 guest accommodations available, the home of Doc Story is among those providing a complete step back into time. Built by George Story, a country doctor who founded Story in 1851, Hofstetter describes the two-story country Victorian-style house as almost identical to how it
now have indoor plumbing and electricity. “Built that same year, the grain mill is a renovation,” says Hofstetter. “Where the grain hoppers were is now the spot for a king-sized bed and a 250-gallon horse trough enameled on the inside is a bathtub.” But the idea of a farming community feasting on what they grow, endures. “In the mornings you can see our chef walk the kitchen and go out into the garden to pick tomatoes, grapes, strawberries or whatever else is in season,” says Hofstetter. “That’s the way it would have been 150 years ago.” Charming Corydon, once the Indiana State Capitol and the site of the only Civil War battle in Indiana when Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and his Raiders crossed the Ohio River and began their plunder of the small towns in the southeast, has long been home to the Kintner House Inn. First built around 1831 by Jacob Kintner, business was so good, he decided to go ritzy and built an elegant new hotel. Fire destroyed that one and in 1873 he tried again with the Kintner House Inn. The exterior is so
was back in Doc’s day. Even the hand water pump in front still works, though Hofstetter is quick to point out that they
pretty it’s been featured on two Hallmark Christmas cards. The inside is steeped in Victorian era charm, with both an
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organ and piano in the parlor and bedrooms with fringed lampshades, tasseled curtains and antiques. You’ll find such antiques as an eightfoot tall Flame Mahogany armoire, a walnut dresser with pink marble top, inlaid star patterned game table, and 1850s’ eight-foot-tall handcarved walnut bed. “People can walk in here and feel like guests must have felt more than 100 years ago” says Dee Windell, innkeeper at the Kintner House Inn, which is on the National Register of Historical Places. THE KINTNER HOUSE INN
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Brick Street Inn 175 S. Main St. Zionsville, IN 46077 855-873-1900 317-873-1900 brickstreetinn.com
For 30 years we’ve been greeting guests with warm Hoosier hospitality. We began as a simple frame house built in 1865 and recently completed renovations to dramatically expand and enhance the modern comfort and convenience for our guests today. Nestled among the quaint shops and eateries in Zionsville, we feature upscale accommodations and eight fully appointed guestrooms. Plus, the Chautauqua Room, a 750 square foot gathering place is suitable for meetings and events. Catering provided by a fullservice restaurant and bar located in the Inn. Experience true peace during your next visit to Indy!
Grant Street Inn 310 N. Grant St. Bloomington, IN 47408 812-334-2353 grantstinn.com
Sophisticated boutique Inn with 40 different rooms located in the heart of Bloomington, Indiana. Only minutes away from unique and charming shops, one-of-a-kind local restaurants, IU campus and all the social highlights worth enjoying. All reservations include a homemade complimentary breakfast. Come stay for the experience.
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Experience southern comfort and hospitality while surrounded by casual good taste. Perched on a hilltop between Rising Sun and Aurora, Tuggles Folly features a magnificent view of the Ohio River and Valley areas. Only minutes from I-275 connecting southern Indiana, Cincinnati, Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Sit on the covered back porch sipping a cool drink, or take short drives to nearby wineries, antique shops, lovely restaurants, and riverboat casinos. Stable facility available for horses.
The Lighthouse Lodge on Lake Shafer 4866 N. Boxman Pl. Monticello IN 47960 574-583-9142 thelighthouselodge.com mike@thelighthouselodge.com
Seven deluxe suites and five two-bedroom cottages. Perfect for vacations, weddings, reunions, parties, business retreats, and meetings. Open year round. Check the rave reviews on TRIPADVISOR & BEDANDBREAKFAST.COM.
Winfield West Bed & Breakfast 325 W. 6th St. Jasper, IN 47546 812-556-0111 winfieldwestbb.com
Experience true Midwestern charm and hospitality in this beautiful, Second Empire (circa 1880s) home located just a few blocks from the heart of downtown Jasper and centrally located to many attractions in Southern Indiana. Start your day with fresh brewed coffee or tea and a scrumptious, gourmet breakfast prepared by your hosts Fred Tone and his wife, Regina Nord-Tone. STAY.RELAX.ENJOY. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. CHECK-IN IS BETWEEN 3-6 PM AND CHECK-OUT IS 11 AM.
Gladden House Bed and Breakfast 505 N. Main St. Salem, IN 47167 812-883-6045 gladdenhousebandb@frontier.com gladdenhousebandb.com
Come home to Victorian elegance! This beautifully restored 1898 Queen Anne home and gardens offers the perfect getaway. Full deluxe breakfast and evening snacks. Conveniently located in southern Indiana a short distance from the French Lick Resort area, Louisville, Spring Mill State Park and I-65. Also enjoy Salem’s museums, historical sites, shops, restaurants, lakes and more.
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Michigan City’s Washington Park edges the Lake Michigan shoreline and is perfect for beach goers with water both placid and wavy, depending on its mood. But beyond swimming and sunning, one of the main attractions each summer is the annual (now in its ninth year) Great
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and associated vehicles which are set up in the dry pit area. All events are free but if you want to upgrade, Simmons says VIP credentials are available for a different type of race experience. “On Sunday, there’s a catered buffet lunch in the VIP tent so people can sit,
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eat, and watch the race,” she says. Lakes Super Boat Grand Prix. Even if you can’t make it for the race, Held August 3-6, the Grand there’s plenty to do in this lakeside Prix is part of the Super city close to the Michigan border. Boat International offshore At Washington Park Zoo, powerboat racing schedule. grizzlies, tigers, bald eagles It’s an event where some and monkeys are just some of 20 to 30 of the world’s almost 100 animal species set fastest and most powerful in natural-like habitats. The zoo offshore boats obtain also runs a safari train. Fishing speeds of nearly 150 miles is such a big deal here, both on per hour as they seem to the big lake and numerous inland almost soar above the water lakes, that the state’s largest free and past the tens of thousands fishing tournament, the Coho Capital of spectators thronging the beach. Derby—with its cash prizes for the And though Sunday, August 6th is heaviest salmon and heaviest trout—runs for race day, there’s plenty to do before and LAPORTE HARBOR more than a month. Don’t have a boat? There are after the plenty of charters. actual competition. Beyond the water, the downtown is transformative, with its “There’s something going Victorian-era commercial buildings now housing retail, galleries on the whole time,” says and restaurants. Within walking distance of the downtown, is the Linda Simmons, director of 38-room Barker Mansion, built in 1857. Open for tours, visitors marketing for the LaPorte can enjoy opulent, late 19thCounty Convention &
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Visitors Bureau, noting GREAT LAKES SUPER BOAT GRAND PRIX that on Friday and Saturday, the Uptown Arts District is hosting the Taste of Michigan City, a two-day sampling of foods, wines and brews from local restaurants, wineries and microbreweries as well as live music. “On Saturday, there’s the boat parade which goes through Michigan City. After the parade the boats come back downtown to park. It’s a good time to talk to the drivers and see the boats up close.” On the first day of the event, visitors can stop by the boats
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plaster ceilings, ornate walnut and mahogany woodwork, and furnishings and artifacts belonging to the Barker family.
Another major attraction is the 65,000-square-foot Blue Chip
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would descend the stairs and reheat it before heading back up. At dawn, she returned to turn off the light. Now, open to the public who can climb the same stairs Harriet did—and maybe, according to some, still does. FRIENDSHIP BOTANICAL GARDENS Serenity your thing? Friendship Botanical Gardens, close to the casino, is 105 acres of woods and brilliantly blooming gardens, as well as a lake and wandering creek, garden
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with 42 table games, eight live poker room tables and more than 1,700 slots; a luxurious 10,000-square-foot spa; live entertainment from major name stars; a rocking, Vegas-style sports bar; several restaurants; and hotel suites with views of Lake Michigan. If you’re into history—and ghosts—Michigan City’s Old Lighthouse Museum was the home of lighthouse keeper Harriet Colfax who for 43 years climbed the 40-foot staircase to the lantern tower to light the beacon at dusk each night. The job required Colfax, who was no spring chicken by the time she retired in 1904 at age 80, to also return at midnight, where she trimmed the wick and polished the lens before refuelling the light. Rough and cold, stormy weather often caused the oil to congeal, so Harriet
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Casino, Hotel and Spa, open 365/24/7. It features non-stop action,
cuisine, lakefront casual dining and cocktails including their specialty Cabo’s Champagne Coolers. And if you’re into nostalgia, real foam-topped root beer brewed in-house fresh daily and great burgers, Carlson’s, one of the few remaining drive-ins in the state, is celebrating their 70th year in business.
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rom the arrival of the railroad in 1883 to the second largest natural lake in Indiana, Culver and Lake Maxinkuckee have been a destination far and wide, providing a historical-cultural niche unique to the entire Midwest. This destination lake town, in northern Indiana’s Marshall County, has been drawing visitors— including some famous iconic figures— for well over a century. Culver, which has seen the growth of period cottages owned by Hoosier leaders in politics and industry, developed a literary and cultural air which inspired several creative icons: Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley (who wrote a poem, “Life on the Lake,” about Maxinkuckee); literary giants like Booth Tarkington and Lew Wallace, both of whom wrote portions of their bestknown works (including Wallace’s “Ben Hur”) on the shores of the lake; and legendary jazz composer Cole Porter, who grew up honing his musical COLE PORTER prowess on Maxinkuckee steamboats. In later years, novelist Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., wrote of his childhood on the lake’s east shore, calling it “my Eden lost,” “my Aegean Sea,” and “heaven.” The Culver and Lake Maxinkuckee area was home to the only survivor of the sinking of the Titanic ship, August Wennerstrom, to settle in Indiana (and KURT VONNEGUT, JR. still standing here are four trees planted by a father who lost his four children in the disaster). Culver was home to an unusual, vibrant African-American community, and Culver High School’s basketball team was the first integrated high school team in the state.
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The area is perhaps best-known for Culver Academies, where no less than three Hollywood films were set, and two were shot. The school has graduated an array of leaders in a wide variety of fields, including actor Hal Holbrook, late NY Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, musicians like Kurt Elling and
Dierks Bentley, racing legend Roger Penske, Weather Channel founder Frank Batten, and many more. The town of Culver would not be what it is today without Lake Maxinkuckee. The first known residents were the Miami Indians, followed by the Potawatomies, who were drawn to this place by the bounty and beauty of the lake. Evidence of many settlements LAKE MAXINKUCKEE and the trails that connected them can still be found in the surrounding area. In 1825, the first man of English descent moved here and ten years later, white settlers came with their families and started building lives along the shores of the lake. The first Union Township school was then founded in 1836. Combining the friendly charm of a small Midwestern town, the beauty and aura of a natural resort, and the diversity and sophistication of a collegial community SPIRIT OF CULVER (even if Culver Academies is a preparatory boarding school), it’s easy to see why the Culver-Lake Maxinkuckee has been called “the Cape Cod of the Midwest.” The area offers a variety of overnight lodging, including resort accommodations, condos, B&Bs, and other properties for rent. Unique shopping, dining, and special events can be enjoyed year-round.
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If you are a fan of enjoying the outdoors, there’s plenty for you to do. Experience the thrill of our High Adventure Canopy Tour including our famous 1,000 foot Lake Zip at Zip Timber Lake. After your adventure, kick up your heels with a relaxing ride by renting a pontoon boat at Salamonie Lake.
sip it. IMAGINE AN AWARDWINNING WINERY Two-EE’s Winery, named the “Best winery experience in Indiana” by VisitIndiana.com, has been grabbing attention and awards since opening in 2013. While you’re out and about, spend the day shopping in the quaint town of Roanoke for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience and then treat yourself to a gourmet farm-to-fork dinner at Joseph Decius, featuring its own farm-raised Wagyu beef.
visit. IMAGINE A DAY AWAY FROM THE ROUTINE Relax and spend time golfing at one of the county’s five golf courses or get invigorated by hiking one of our scenic trails and visiting our Sunken Gardens in Huntington. Have fun shopping for one-of-a-kind items and pick up a treasure along our Antiques Trail. Treat yourself to dessert with ice cream and craft sodas at Antiqology. Stay up late and catch a good show at our nostalgic drive-in theater.
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Enjoy Being Outdoors During Free Time? Engage your family in the art of discovery, obtaining a sense of accomplishment, and support of the environment. Capture open air experiences in kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, sand bar floats, beaches, parks, splash pads, preserves, and over 180 miles of hiking, biking and mountain bike trails. Rentals available and pet friendly. Hop on one of three tour boats to kick-back after your re-energizing outdoor adventures.
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the community, and music
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Outdoor Theatre, you can experience a one-of-a-kind venue that
are dozens of great music-specific festivals including Buskerfest,
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a celebration of the street performer and the unexpected; Middle
Boys, Ringo Starr, and the Monkees.
Waves, a two-day festival where you can enjoy
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Fort Wayne is also home to dozens of great music venues
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stages; and more.
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Photos provided by Habatat Gallery and Brent Kee Young. FWMoA is funded in part by Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne. FWMoA is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. This activity made possible, in part, with support form the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment of the Arts, a federal agency.
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Any trip to Fort Wayne should include a trip to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Keep a look out for the new Tasmanian Devils and interactive water exhibits in the Australian Adventure!
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Get a taste of Fort Wayne’s foodie scene with some of the new food trucks hitting the streets this summer! Grab some BBQ at Ziffles Zip ‘N Go, yummy treats at Hetty Arts Pastry truck, one-of-a-kind tacos from Tacos Bravas, or enjoy the fish fry at Hawkins Famous Fish & More!
Wayne Children’s Zoo), choosing what to do will
Discover Fort Wayne’s riverfront, where you can take a tour on a 19th century replica canal boat, enjoy a thrill ride on an amphibious “duck” boat, rent a kayak or canoe, and enjoy plenty of fun activities on the water.
Open Streets Fort Wayne is one of Fort Wayne’s newest festivals, offering fun of all kinds including BMX stunts, rollerblading, bicycling, dancing, pickleball and more!
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See beyond the stars with the Fort Wayne Astronomical Society at their new, modern observatory in Jefferson Township park. This brand new observatory boasts two massive telescopes that offer a view you can’t find anywhere else in the region!
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For foodies and history buffs alike, Fort Wayne Food Tours feature Fort Wayne’s culinary traditions, old and new, along with a walking tour of Fort Wayne’s most interesting historic landmarks.
Your favorite indulgences collide at Yummi Bunni, where they serve the mouth-watering Yummi Bun - a hearty scoop of ice cream served on a freshly baked donut!
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beer scene, it was only time before an entrepreneur created an experience that allows you to try it all! Fort Wayne Brew Tours will hit several breweries and distilleries, tasting the best spirits and brews you can only get in Fort Wayne!
Fort Wayne’s newest activities are a great addition to your summer bucket list. Fill your weekend getaway with memories in Fort Wayne! VisitFortWayne.com/summer
You'll love family getaways in Fort Wayne, Indiana!
Explore Indiana’s second-largest city this summer, and discover a heart-warming family escape!
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chicken at Amber Indian, your taste buds will delight in all the international flavors to be tasted when you visit Carmel. This thriving city is home to a vibrant diversity of cultures, including an Asian population that is now about 10 percent of its 91,000 residents, along with growing Hispanic and Eastern European influences. The result has been a boom in international restaurants from Greek to Italian, Indian to Korean, Thai to Jamaican. A relative newcomer on the scene is the Jamaican Reggae Grill with a patio that overlooks the Monon AGAVE MEXICAN GRILL Greenway. Take a trip to the island with jerk chicken and pork dishes, Jamaican patties and a variety of stews and other comfort food. Also new is the Fresh Indian Grill, using the fast but fresh concept with Indian favorites like Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Kebab and Chatpata Chana. Make sure to try the Naan bread, which comes in butter flavor or garlic. Those of you looking for a taste of the islands should try the latest addition to the Arts & Design District, Main Street Poké, an eatery offering fresh, delicious Hawaiian raw fish salads, rice bowls and more! Exotic and spicy dishes not your scene? No worries; Carmel is also home to some great classic American fare such
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as grilled burgers, gourmet pizzas, giant tenderloins and a variety of fresh salads. Fans of Joe’s Butcher Shop on Main Street will be glad to know that Joe’s Next Door is now open and features fresh cut deli sandwiches such as the “IPA Braised Beef” using the fresh ingredients from, you guessed it, the butcher shop next door. Gourmet burger lovers will also find plenty to choose from in the Old Meridian District at Bru Burger Bar, home of the uber-spicy “Melt Your Face Burger.” If you’re riding on the Monon Greenway, check out Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream, home of the world famous “Big Ugly.” For those looking to quench their thirst, Carmel is now home to five craft breweries, each offering their own take on a variety of craft styles – Union Brewing Company, Danny Boy Beer Works, Flix Brewhouse (yeah, beers and movies), Granite City Food & Brewery and Deviate Brewing. Take a culinary vacation this summer and see how many food nationalities you can BUB’S BURGERS AND ICE CREAM experience in Carmel.
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Harry & Izzy’s is an independent, upscale American grill located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Their menu features the world famous St. Elmo shrimp cocktail, pizza, burgers, sliders, and steaks, seafood, and chops. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
Bazbeaux Pizza has been voted Indy’s best for over 20 years. Featuring fresh made doughs, over 50 toppings, great selection of local craft beers and wines. Beautiful dining rooms, outdoor deck and rooftop seating!
153 S. ILLINOIS ST. INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46225
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RALPH AND AVA’S Homemade soups, comfort foods, meatless options, salad bar, wraps, local wines, your favorite spirits and Morgan County’s largest selection of craft beer served in an eclectic, cozy atmosphere.
PAM HURST DESIGNS Pam Hurst is an artisan jewelry designer who works mainly with silver and gemstones. She loves to put a bit of the unexpected in modern, simple designs. Most of her designs start with a story that evolves into a final piece. Her jewelry has won multiple awards, been featured as part of several gifting events including the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes and featured in galleries and boutiques. Her working studio is located in front of the Art Sanctuary in Martinsville.
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COLOR WORKS ART GALLERY AND CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING
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Since 1993, Color Works has been providing quality custom picture framing and fine art. With hundreds of molding samples to choose from, conservation quality materials available, and shadow box framing of family heirlooms. Original paintings featuring the beauty of central Indiana and scenes by Jeanne McLeish & Mark Burkett are displayed throughout the gallery.
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HUNTER’S HONEY FARM A family-owned and operated farm producing honey for over 100 years. Features honey, beeswax, bee pollen, candles, honey soap, moisturizing cream, lip balm, gourmet food and much more. Tours available year round (reservations required) and you can watch bees making honey in the live observation hive.
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765-537-9430 / 877-211-2086 huntershoneyfarm.com tracy@huntershoneyfarm.com
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enough to sit in. Ages 5 and up, for a small he place with the toilet, that’s extra charge, can climb the climbing wall on where we want to go,” is a likely request the second floor, which matches the one on a parent or grandparent may hear after the front façade of the building. having once been with their children to EVENTS/MEETING SPACE kidscommons, the children’s museum in Kidscommons is a great place downtown Columbus, Indiana. A giant toilet to reserve for a group of kids for that you can crawl (giggling) into and a safe, fun and creative event. out of is one of the several parts, plus Birthdays are often celebrated some new and exciting facets, of an here, as well as family reunions, exhibit called ExploraHouse, where recognition events, and there’s an infrared room, a crawl celebrations. But kidscommons space, and a chimney you can climb is event space that is not just for up, like Santa Claus on his way back kids, its also available for (yes!) to the sleigh. weddings, rehearsal dinners, “A fun, safe, and inviting place receptions, and holiday parties. which nurtures exploration, collaboration There is also meeting room space and creativity within all children and their for rent, for meetings of any type, caregivers. It is a place to learn about our business or personal. community and our world,” is the mission of this Active military small (but large!) museum. Located in the former JC EXPLORAHOUSE families are admitted Penney department store, it’s been delighting kids of all free, and there is a ages since 2005. Don’t be fooled by the child-sized front door! general admission Free Family Within 12,000 square feet on three disability-accessible levels Fun Time each month. There are are exhibits for all ages from 2 through 12. The museum has group discounts for 15 or more, achieved a Tripadvisor Excellence award in 2015, and is always a and if you live in the region, you highly-rated Tripadvisor recommended attraction for children. may find family and grandparent Kids will have a fun challenge planning a community of the memberships worth your while; future in the City by Design exhibit, or discovering Our House exhibits change periodically, and Japan, a child-sized version of an authentic Japanese home. there is much to do! Visit their Practice artistic skills in the Kids-At-Art ROCK CLIMBING website to get more information art studio or make giant bubbles in including more of their exhibits: www.kidscommons.org the famous Bubble-ology exhibit. or call 812-378-3046. In the Early Childhood Garden Increase the value of your TraveliN time to kidscommons exhibit, visitors can go camping by also taking children to Zaharako’s Old Fashioned Ice in the camper, complete with Cream Parlor and Museum, and to the free climbing Indiana wildlife sounds chirping playground in the Commons, both also consistently rated high and buzzing around you, all under a on Tripadvisor, and within the same block as kidscommons. large sycamore tree with a hollow cozy BUBBLE-OLOGY
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GRAMZ BAKERY AND COFFEE BAR The place to go for a great cup of coffee and sweet treats in downtown Columbus. Gramz serves espresso drinks, pour-overs, and an extensive coffee brew bar. Baked goods are made in-house the old fashioned way; small batch using fresh ingredients. A cozy place where friends and neighbors gather!
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One of the first craft distilleries in Indiana, Bear Wallow makes its unique spirits in an old-fashioned copper pot still. Each featured spirit is handcrafted in small batches, using locally grown ingredients from area farms.
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2450 NORTH PARK, STE. B COLUMBUS, IN 47203 812-376-8997 siapsonline.com
409 WASHINGTON ST. COLUMBUS, IN 47201 812-378-3046 info@gramzbakery.com
ZWANZIGZ PIZZA & BREWING
RUDDICK-NUGENT HOUSE
ZWANZIGZ PIZZA & BREWING
#1 independent pizzeria—voted best pizza and best inexpensive lunch in Columbus. The perfect pairing of pizza & craft beer! More than 25 different styles of beer brewed on premises and on tap now!
The perfect getaway! A historic B&B in a circa-1884 home offering a relaxed atmosphere with peace and quiet but close enough to enjoy the entertainment, food and lures of a big city. Private baths, wi-fi throughout, candlelight breakfasts, off street parking, over 2 acres of gardens.
#1 independent pizzeria—voted best pizza and best inexpensive lunch in Columbus. The perfect pairing of pizza & craft beer! More than 25 different styles of beer brewed on premises and on tap now!
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1210 16TH ST. COLUMBUS, IN 47201 812-379-1354 ruddick-nugent-house.com
1038 LAFAYETTE AVE. COLUMBUS, IN 47201 812-376-0200 zwanzigz.com
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KIDSCOMMONS
Creating crowd pleasing recipes for every budget and taste using local foods with global flavors. The menu changes with the seasons and there are always daily specials. The chefs will also create a special tasting menu for any special celebration or event.
Visit Columbus’ child-friendly living room. Located in the heart of downtown, experience spectacular downtown views, and indoor playground featuring the 30-foot Luckey Climber. The entire family will have fun here!
DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS Where kids play to learn and adults learn to play! Offering families with toddlers to early teens a vibrant, safe setting where they can explore together 3 floors of interactive, hands-on exhibits.
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108 E. KIRKWOOD AVE. BLOOMINGTON, IN 47408 812-323-0002 farm-bloomington.com
300 WASHINGTON ST. COLUMBUS, IN 47201 812-376-2681 thecommonscolumbus.com
309 WASHINGTON ST. COLUMBUS, IN 47201 812-378-3046 kidscommons.org
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HOBNOB CORNER Homemade pastries, fresh baked breads are part of the old fashioned breakfast fare at this decades-old landmark. Culinary Chef Eric features fresh salads, Hobnob onion and other soups with a variety of sandwiches for lunch. Dinners include steak, fish and fowl, with return visits expected for pot roast, liver and onions, Atlantic salmon and a select wine list.
SERVING BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY 17 W. MAIN ST. NASHVILLE, IN 47448
812-988-4114 BrownCounty.com/Hobnob
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ARTISTS COLONY INN Located in the heart of Nashville’s village with beamed ceilings, oriental rugs, the native stone fireplace and a wonderful collection of paintings add to the charm of our colonial style Inn. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, we offer a variety of menu choices. Specializing in homemade soups, salads, delicious sandwiches, desserts and our special sweet potato fries with a brown sugar sauce.
105 S. VAN BUREN ST. NASHVILLE, IN 47448 812-988-0600 ArtistsColonyInn.com
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With its rustic charm and quaint elegance, the Little Gem Restaurant is the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious meal. Choose a ‘Hoosier Classic’ from the menu or tempt yourself with a unique buffet. There is outdoor patio seating with spectacular views of the woods and park. The Little Gem Restaurant is open daily for breakfast lunch, and dinner.
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1405 STATE ROAD 46 W. NASHVILLE, IN 47448 812-988-4418
THE NASHVILLE HOUSE A Brown County Landmark, renowned for savory home cooking, antique collectibles and gadgets, and old-fashioned hospitality. Enjoy famous fried chicken, savory smoked sausage, tender roast turkey, slow roasted round of beef, and old fashioned baked ham—everything served with our famous hot fried biscuits and baked apple butter. Free dessert with any luncheon or dinner (one per ad, expires 11/2017).
15 VAN BUREN ST. NASHVILLE, IN 47448 812-988-4554
OPEN 11:30AM TO CLOSING, CLOSED TUESDAYS
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INDIANAPOLIS
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celebrates
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Milestone Anniversaries
"A League of Their Own” celebrates
25 YEARS “The Dubois County Bombers are able to draw an average fan base of over 1,100 for home games due to two reasons— good collegiate wooden bat baseball and great family
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entertainment,” says Mike Uebelhor, a managing partner of the team.
as the home field of the Rockford Peaches in the classic
film starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Lori Petty, and Bitty
A time-traveling experience begins as you enter the
gates of the famed Huntingburg League Stadium, located
Schram.
just eight miles from Interstate 64. Hostesses, better known
as the Peaches, all sporting pink vintage attire, greet each
set up for wardrobe, hair, makeup, and catering services. The
visitor with a friendly smile.
Columbia Pictures staff made me feel like a movie star as I
Outfield advertisements, framed memorabilia, and even the
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went from tent to tent collecting my assigned attire—a pink romper—and allowing a hair stylist to make me look like a kid from the 40’s ready for the camera,” recalls Shannon Fuhs, a
old-time flair depicted from
local extra cast for the film.
the 1940s. The nostalgic vibe
stems from the stadium’s
Ray, celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2017.
role in the box-office smash “A League of Their Own.” DUBOIS COUNTY BOMBERS
“The city park looked more like a circus with all the tents
Huntingburg League Stadium served
The movie, recently released for the first time on BluThe Dubois County Bombers regular seasons runs
June 1–July 18. Plan your visit at DCBombers.com or by calling 812-683-3700.
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150 YEARS
JULY 15 Garden Gate Jazz, Art, Wine, and Craft Beer Festival
Just ten miles away in the quaint town of Ferdinand, Indiana, another momentous occasion is recognized. The Sisters MONASTERY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION of St. Benedict, formed in 1867, serve in areas of education, parish work, health care, retreat and spirituality work, social services, and counseling. 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the sisters arriving at the then-young Catholic settlement. Guided tours of the picturesque property are available year round Tuesday through Friday from 10:00am–2:00pm EST and from 1:00–2:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. The grounds include serene gardens, outdoor Stations of the Cross, a labyrinth, and three shines. Bringing a large group? Arrange a custom tour by calling the monastery directly at 812-367-1411.
TIN LIZZIE’S HOME DECOR & GIFTS Be inspired! Walk in as a respite and find fantastic items for your home décor, a super cute purse or jewelry, and exceptional gifts. Check out our selection of Simply Southern, Corkcicle, Skinny & Co., and South Bend Chocolates. Visit us in Ferdinand, you’ll be surprised and inspired by what’s inside!
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SEPTEMBER 16 Ferdinand Folk Festival
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SEPTEMBER 23 Anderson Woods Sips, Samples, & Songs JASPER
ELEMENTS Find something that is uniquely YOU, at Elements. We offer a relaxed, friendly place to shop and have fun. You can find a great selection of local, regional and national artists. Everything from Nature-inspired Home Decor, jewelry, gifts, boutique clothing and candles. It’s an adventure, at Elements!
812-482-5514 siebertsclothing.com
>> FRENCH LICK RESORT MON, TUES, WED 10-6 THURS, FRI, SAT 10-8 SUN 10-4 >> WEST BADEN RESORT MON, TUES, WED 10-6 THURS, FRI, SAT 10-8 SUN 10-4
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This historical shopping destination has been stocking shelves with quality clothing and shoes for men and women for nearly 100 years! Fashion with distinction is brought to you by a fourth-generation clothier who prides itself in giving uncommon service and featuring collections of formal dresses, American-made men’s suits and classic sportswear. Don’t miss secondary store locations at both French Lick and West Baden Resorts too. Dressing you well has been their specialty since 1922!
MON-FRI 10-5, SAT 10-4, SUN 12-4
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ZIMMERMAN ART GLASS
RED BARN ANTIQUE MALL
SQUIRE BOONE CAVERNS & GRIST MILL
Watch master craftsman Kerry Zimmerman make custom hand-made glass creations right before your eyes. Five generations of glass-making techniques, originating from France, are used in this downtown location. A favorite of all, and open for viewing, you won’t want to miss it! See the glass museum and other local artisans’ work too.
Find everything you need in the barn—Red Barn Antique Mall, that is! With a fantastic assortment of antiques there’s something for everyone in this unique Americana-style barn that is a treasure to see unto itself. Don’t miss visiting us and taking home something special! Located just across the west bridge, from downtown Corydon.
TUES-FRI 9-5, SAT 10-4
MON-SAT 10-5, SUN NOON-5
Built by Squire Boone in the early 1800s, the restored mill still grinds grain just as it did two centuries ago. The 18-foot mill wheel, powered by water flowing from the caverns, turns the 1,000-pound grinding stones. Watch as the miller demonstrates how corn is ground into cornmeal and grits. >> Cave tour with largest rimstone dams in US >> Gem mining and Indiana’s largest rock shop >> Old-fashioned lye soap is made in a kettle over an open fire, using a centuries-old method. >> Homemade rock candy, candles and more.
300 E. CHESTNUT ST.
215 HWY. 62 W.
CORYDON, IN 47112
CORYDON, IN 47112
812-738-2206
812-738-6000 redbarnantiquemall.com
Cor ydon BUTT DRUGS Visit this charming pharmacy that dates back to 1952, known for its hysterical commercials featured on TV’s, “Ellen”. Three generations of the Butt family provide locally-owned drugstore service, an old-fashioned soda fountain, gourmet confectionery, unique apparel, along with
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a selection of Butt liquor wine and spirits.
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100 SQUIRE BOONE RD. MAUCKPORT, IN 47142
Squireboonecaverns.com
Come for the history — leave with memories to last a lifetime. GO TO THISISINDIANA.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION
DANIEL OF CORYDON
BROOMCORN JOHNNY’S
The premier shop for upscale, resale treasures. Featuring antique fine furnishings and oneof-a-kind heirloom quality examples of handcrafted furniture by local Harrison County talent, available for sale, including Corydon’s own, Family Ties Candles. We also carry Caswell-Massey soaps. lotions and colognes, with product lines dating back to 1752 and produced for US Presidents. Visit us soon!
Broomcorn Johnny’s is a fully functional broom maker’s shop; if you drop by, you will likely find Brian, who is trained as a mechanical designer, busy at work. Brian produces a wide range of brooms, including the standard kind used for cleaning floors, smaller ones for more specialized purposes, and artistic creations meant for display— which can be seen on his Facebook page.
MON-FRI 8-6, SAT 8-3, SUN CLOSED
MON-THURS 11-5, FRI-SAT 11-5, SUN 12-4
115 E. CHESTNUT ST. CORYDON, IN 47112
402 N. CAPITOL AVE. CORYDON, IN 47112
10630 ROSEWOOD RD. S.E. ELIZABETH, IN 47117
812-738-3272 buttdrugs.com
812-734-1804 danielofcorydon@gmail.com
broomcornjohnnys.com facebook.com/bcjohnnys
Explore Above & Below
in Historic Corydon & Harrison County Plan your overnight adventure to include caves, ziplining, minigolf, history, and more! Go to thisisindiana.org to plan your getaway or order a visitor guide.
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Brian Newton stitches brightly colored twine into his multicolored brooms.
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Brian Newton swept through southern Indiana’s Harrison County with an idea: a Hills of Harrison County Studio Tour Oct. 1-31 featuring 13 artists, each with a different focus. Broom maker Newton—of Broomcorn Johnny’s near Elizabeth — is a newcomer to the area, after having spent years in Brown County. There he was familiar with, and part of, several successful studio driving tours. “There’s a history of creativity here as well (as in Brown County),” Newton says. “If we come together and as a group promote ourselves, the world will look at us. It’s about artists making a living so they can survive.” And, he adds, to create a path for younger artists to follow. Newton grew up in Indiana but left for the military, school, a career. But after “a cardiac event,” he returned to “slow life down.” He had known of broom makers in his youth, but he had no experience with the craft. Aged equipment came through a family friend. Its broom maker had died and had not passed the craft on, so Newton sought out broom makers and began learning. “It’s one of those things that, when you learn the basics, you teach yourself,” he says. “It started out as a hobby but people liked them, so I kept doing more and more.”
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Now he makes brooms for home use as well as for motion pictures and the stage. He’ll be making brooms during the tour. Most of the other artists will be working on their crafts, too. For Indiana Artisan Pete Baxter, the medium is wood, fashioned into Shaker-style oval boxes and furniture. “I like the simplicity, the clean lines,” he says. “I’ve always liked rocking chairs, so I make rocking chairs.” Wood reigns for Rob Roby, too, who fashions pieces on a lathe. His introduction to woodturning came when he learned a neighbor was teaching another neighbor to make ink pens. That led him Woodturner Rob Roby created a small shallow bowl in this big-leaf to woodturning with which maple burl from the Pacific Coast. he now creates bowls, vases, PHOTO I FRED GRANGER utility and artistic pieces. For Kurt Huntley, it’s woodburning. The on-again off-again hobby, begun with a simple woodburning tool he received as a child, has led this college economics professor to Indiana Artisan status. For fellow Indiana Artisan and retired college psychology professor Carl deGraaf, the medium is clay. It’s something, he
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Stone Sculpture Winery, Distillery
SHERYL SCHARF Photography
Drawing, Painting,
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With hammer and chisel, sculptor Larry Beisler expertly taps away at a block of alabaster until its inner being releases itself. PHOTO I FRED GRANGER
Woodturner Rob Roby’s lathe turns out a naturaledge cherry burl bowl, one of his favorite creations. PHOTO
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Brian Newton stitches brightly colored twine into his multicolored brooms. PHOTO I FRED GRANGER Metal sculptor Jason Wright uses a welding torch to create whimsical pieces of art from everyday tools and machinery.
Potter Carl deGraaf finishes a partnership box. It is
made of two parts, each of which could stand alone. But they have unity and higher purpose when joined. His wish: “May you have success as you work to fill your partnership box with meaning and value as you experience life together.” PHOTO I FRED GRANGER
FOR TOUR .PDF AND MAP https://www.thisisindiana.org/event/hills-harrison-county-studio-tour THE TOUR’S FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/HillsOfHarrisonCountyStudioTour2
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Harrison County’s inaugural studio tour showcases a number of artists and their talents throughout October. GPS and cell reception is spotty, so download a map and follow the red Studio Tour arrows.
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say. The Funkey Junkmeister, who confesses to always having had a crazy imagination, uses a welding torch to fashion quirky conversation pieces from discarded machinery and tools. “I’ve always been around farms and around equipment all my life, and I’d think, ‘I could do something with that,’” Wright says. “Finally I got bored and started putting stuff together.” For Bill Keeton, it’s about creating oneof-a-kind knives, for collections as well as for use. Everything is made from scratch; all the components are in raw form and are cut and shaped by Keeton. Other artists will be working with acrylics, pen and ink, photography. For Wilbert Best, there’s a winery and distillery. And for Kathy Hensley and her husband, Vincent Johnson, it’s about their farm and what it produces— they’ll show meats that include lamb brats, apple butter, vegetables, fruit, a pumpkin patch, a few animals. Altogether, a baker’s dozen. Thirteen artists inviting the public to meet them and their artistry along the winding roads of Harrison County, Oct. 1-31.
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says, he liked from the beginning. He creates a variety of functional, moderately-priced items but is best known for his mugs. He says each “has the potential to create strong emotional reactions for the user.” Sculpting is Larry Beisler’s forte. “Stone talks to me and tells me exactly what it wants to be—what’s inside the rock,” he says. “I love the colors and way I can manipulate it.” He likes to work with alabaster, and he does bronze casting. Jason Wright is a sculptor, too, you might
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FOR MAP, HOURS AND MORE INFORMATION GO TO
www.browncountystudiotour.com For more than a century, artists and craftsmen have gravitated to Brown County, hearing the call of the pioneers of the art colony. Many stay for the abundant natural beauty which provides constant inspiration, the simpler lifestyle, and the friendships that develop among the artists. In this hilly, verdant, glacial valley, there are, by some counts, over 200 working artists among a population of only 15,000 residents. The Brown County Back Roads Studio Tour is a free, self-guided event designed to showcase the arts and crafts of this present-day “Art Colony of the Midwest.” Juried artists and artisans, who continue this cultural heritage begun by T.C. Steele and friends over 100 years ago, will take part in this year’s tour. Studios will be open October 1-31st offering a glimpse into the lives of working artists and craftsmen. Demonstrations and activities will delight young and old, making this an art celebration for the entire family. The tour is educational and will broaden public understanding of the arts. You’ll be able to see artwork take shape before your eyes and talk with the artist. This is a unique opportunity to meet artists doing what they love and to purchase art from its source. Collectors will enjoy the new work available especially for this occasion. The detailed map will help you find your way through the rolling hills and provides a list of map pickup sites. Watch for the signs and flags which mark the route and the destination studios.
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Broad Street Blues and BBQ Festival June 30 – July 2, 2017 facebook.com/ Broadstreetbluesfest/ Central Park, Griffith
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Cedar Lake Summerfest June 30 – July 4, 2017 cedarlakesummerfest.com Cedar Lake Town Complex, Cedar Lake
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98th Edition Newton County Pun’kin Vine Fair July 10 – 15, 2017 newtoncountyfair.com 12189 South Punkin Vine Road, Kentland July 11 Chris Lane with special guest William Michael Morgan
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Festival of the Lakes July 19 – 23, 2017 festivalofthelakes.com Wolf Lake Park, Hammond July 19 Kool & the Gang July 20 Bush July 21 Limp Bizkit July 22 Flo Rida July 23 Intocable
Touch of Dutch Festival & Parade August 11 – 12, 2017 demottechamber.org/ touch-of-dutch Spencer Park, DeMotte
Goodstock Music Festival Outdoor Music Event August 19, 2017 goodstockmusicfestival.com Foster Park, Goodland
Valparaiso Popcorn Festival September 9, 2017 valparaisoevents.com Downtown Valparaiso
Brews & Blues September 16, 2017 cityofhobart.org Festival Park, Hobart
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Rock ‘N’ Rail Music & Street Festival August 31 – September 3, 2017 facebook.com/RockNRail/ Downtown Griffith
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WEST SIDE STORY, BEEF AND BOARDS
JULY 1 Aaron Stutzman Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA
riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule Al Hilbert, Kayce Sexton, Tommy Lynn Ross Country Jamboree NEW WASHINGTON rosscountryjamboree.com
JULY 5 Summer Nights: Indy Magic Monthly Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE
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JULY 6–AUGUST 13 Cash Ring of Fire Beef and Boards Dinner Theater INDIANAPOLIS
beefandboards.com
SHIPSHEWANA
riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule
JULY 8 Fancy Nancy The Musical Derby Dinner Playhouse CLARKSVILLE
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JULY 14 Ghost Embassy Theatre
JULY 21 Doo-Wop All Stars Ross Country Jamboree
FORT WAYNE
NEW WASHINGTON
JULY 9 Empty Nest Derby Dinner Playhouse
fwembassytheatre.org
rosscountryjamboree.com
CLARKSVILLE
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JULY 11 Sheryl Crow Palladium Center for the Performing Arts CARMEL
thecenterfortheperformingarts.org
JULY 14-15 Bellamy Brothers Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA
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JULY 15 Amber Martin, Alex Miller Ross Country Jamboree NEW WASHINGTON
JULY 12 Summer Nights: Jeanna & Notes Embassy Theatre
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FORT WAYNE
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JULY 12–AUGUST 20 The Music Man Derby Dinner Playhouse CLARKSVILLE
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JULY 13–OCTOBER 19 The Home Game Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA
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JULY 16 Brit Floyd Embassy Theatre fwembassytheatre.org
JULY 19 Summer Nights: Us Together Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE
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JULY 20-21 Legacy V Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA
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JULY 22 Mandy Barnett Ross Country Jamboree NEW WASHINGTON
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JULY 25–OCTOBER 20 Mennonite Girls Can Cook Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA
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JULY 27–28 Jim Brady Trio Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA
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JULY 27-30 Grease The Tarkington CARMEL
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JULY 29 The King, The Killer & The Man in Black Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE
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JULY 7-8 John Conlee Blue Gate Theatre
Tim Johnson, Mike Fryman Ross Country Jamboree NEW WASHINGTON rosscountryjamboree.com
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JULY 29 Kelly Trask, Sarah Ross Country Jamboree
AUGUST 4 Craguns Blue Gate Theatre
NEW WASHINGTON
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rosscountryjamboree.com
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AUGUST 2 Summer Nights: Salsa Dancing Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE
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AUGUST 3 Tesla Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE
fwembassytheatre.org Collingsworth Family Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com/shipshewana bluegatetheatre/schedule
AUGUST 5-6 PIAF Plus -Dance Kaleidoscope Tarkington Theatre CARMEL
dancekal.org
AUGUST 9 Summer Nights: Alicia Pyle Quartet Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE
fwembassytheatre.org
AUGUST 10–11 Hoppers Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA
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AUGUST 13-14 The Bloomington Blues & Boogie Woogie Piano Festival Ivy Tech Whikehart Auditorium BLOOMINGTON
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AUGUST 16 Summer Nights: Kitchen Table Players Embassy Theatre
AUGUST 17, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26 Dance Kaleidoscope - DIVOS (The Men) Workshop Theatre on the Square
FORT WAYNE
2017 INDYFRINGE FESTIVAL
fwembassytheatre.org
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The Van-Dells Derby Dinner Playhouse CLARKSVILLE derbydinner.com/shows
AUGUST 17 Wilburn & Wilburn Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA
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passionate, moving voice of “The Little Sparrow,” as French cabaret singer Edith Piaf was known. Her world-famous songs include “La Vie en Rose,” “Milord” and “Sous le Ciel de Paris.” Dance Kaleidoscope is a professional contemporary dance company located in Indianapolis. The company consists of talented dancers from all over the United States who are passionate about what they do.
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AUGUST 17–OCTOBER 1 West Side Story Beef and Boards Dinner Theater INDIANAPOLIS
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AUGUST 18–19 Greater Vision Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA
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SEPTEMBER 11 Chris Collins & Boulder Canyon presents A Tribute to John Denver Derby Dinner Playhouse CLARKSVILLE
derbydinner.com/shows
SEPTEMBER 15 Tony Orlando Shipshewana Event Center
AUGUST 23 Summer Nights: Mikautadze Dance Theatre Embassy Theatre
SHIPSHEWANA
FORT WAYNE
SEPTEMBER 15, 16, 22, 23 Don Giovanni IU Musical Arts Center
fwembassytheatre.org
AUGUST 23–OCTOBER 1 SOUTHERN FRIED NUPTIALS
Derby Dinner Playhouse CLARKSVILLE derbydinner.com/shows
riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule
BLOOMINGTON
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AUGUST 24–25 Triumphant Quartet Blue Gate Theatre
SEPTEMBER 16 Fab Four Shipshewana Event Center
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AUGUST 30 Summer Nights: Timeless Soul Embassy Theatre FORT WAYNE
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SEPTEMBER 8 Dailey & Vincent— Country & Statler Tribute Shipshewana Event Center SHIPSHEWANA
riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule
Michael Carbonaro IU Auditorium BLOOMINGTON iuauditorium.com
SEPTEMBER 22–23 Fall Fest Hometown Spectacular Featuring The Vocal Band Gaither Family Resources ALEX ANDRIA
gaither.com
purdue.edu/convocations/events
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SEPTEMBER 26 Diavola: Architecture in Motion IU Auditorium
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SEPTEMBER 15–OCTOBER 1 La Cage aux Folles Presented By Actors Theatre of Indiana Studio Theater
iuauditorium.com
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SBSO—Mahler’s “Titan” Morris Performing Arts Center SOUTH BEND morriscenter.org
thecenterfortheperformingarts.org
SEPTEMBER 19–OCTOBER 14 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Indiana Repertory Theater
SEPTEMBER 29 Moe Bandy Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA
riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule
INDIANAPOLIS
irtlive.com
SEPTEMBER 29–30 Dances for Two IU Musical Arts Center
SEPTEMBER 21 The Erwins Blue Gate Theatre
BLOOMINGTON
music.indiana.edu
SHIPSHEWANA
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SEPTEMBER 30 T Graham Brown Blue Gate Theatre
SEPTEMBER 22 Primitive Quartet Blue Gate Theatre
ROSS COUNTRY JAMBOREE
SHIPSHEWANA
SEPTEMBER 24 Wynonna Judd Concert Jasper Arts Center
riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule
SHIPSHEWANA
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KOKOMO SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Headliners include Son Volt, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, and ZOSO.
KOKOMO BEACH FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER Fun for all ages!
WINDING CREEK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL See Branded Bluegrass & more of America’s Best Bluegrass Bands.
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Each fall, Native American
cultures observe the Hunters’ Moon, signifying a fruitful period when fattened game becomes easier to hunt once the autumn leaves have fallen. At Historic Fort Ouiatenon Park, the first European settlement in Indiana on the Wabash River near West Lafayette, the annual Feast of the Hunters’ Moon takes the celebration one step further.
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Marking its 50th anniversary in 2017, the
Feast of the Hunters’ Moon recreates the seasonal
traditionally occurs in October, this year’s feast takes place
gathering of French settlers and Native Americans who
on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 so as not to conflict with Purdue
lived on this site 300 years ago through art, crafts,
University home football games.)
costumes, storytelling, music, activities, demonstrations
and, of course, plenty of food. (Although the Hunters’ Moon
the Tippecanoe County Historical Association,” said
“The Feast was originally a members-only event for
reconstructed blockhouse that was built around 1930, share a pot-luck meal and talk about history. The suggestion was made to open it up to the public; which they did for one day in 1968 and 900 people showed up.”
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averages around 40,000.
This is a feast, after all, and for many, the food is
the main attraction. Conwell said some of the best-selling items include bison burgers and stew, French pastries, Scottish meat pies, fry bread, apple dumplings, herbed pork chops, and something called “noodables”—a popular recipe of noodles, vegetables, and spices.
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encompassing 30 acres, seven performance stages,
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FOR TICKET INFORMATION and a schedule of events, call 765-476-8411 or visit www.feastofthehuntersmoon.org
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In the quaint southwestern Indiana town of Ferdinand, the Rosenvolk German Medieval Festival honors the region’s proud culture and heritage with music, storytelling, demonstrations, costumes, authentic German cuisine, and artisan vendors. The third annual Rosenvolk Festival (this year Oct. 20 to 22) distinguishes itself as a German Renaissance faire (most other Renaissance faires are English in theme). Catherine and Daniel LeBlanc conceived the event; the couple originally met at a Renaissance festival in Ontario, Canada 17 years ago. “We moved to the United States for the sole purpose of starting a Renaissance festival,” Catherine said. “However, when we landed in Dubois County into a very German community, we wondered if a traditional English festival would
fly here.” When a homeschooling group LeBlanc participated in several years ago expressed interest in wanting to organize a fundraising event, she knew she’d found the opening she’d been waiting for. “One of the mothers said, in no uncertain terms, that it had to be a German Renaissance festival, and that’s how the event evolved,” she explained. Rosenvolk translates to “people of the rose,” a name inspired by a friendship Catherine’s mother shared with a German family in her Canadian homeland. “My mother was very fond of roses,” LeBlanc described. “While she was alive, we’d have 20 rose bushes of different varieties growing on our property at any given time.” Impressed with the beautiful Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, home to the Sisters of St. Benedict,
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expect to enjoy interactive games and activities, fullcontact jousting featuring four-time national champion Shane Adams and his Knights of Valour troop, mounted archery, blacksmithing demonstrations by Butch Sparks, and apothecary presentations from Jennifer Plumm. Douglas Resenbeck, a Jasper native, is slated to bring his “A Fool and His Family” performance to the faire all the way from his home in San Francisco. “During his time in California, Douglas and his family have been performing at Renaissance faires throughout the state,” LeBlanc said. “He’s so excited to be joining us this year! His act is based on Grimm’s Fairy Tales with a fun and unusual twist.” Oakley the Faerie, Ezarauck the Dragon Wizard, Lady Violet, and other costumed characters will be on hand to entertain young guests, and food vendors, craft beer and mead will be available to help guests keep up their strength.
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LeBlanc approached the property to ask about the possibility of holding the Rosenvolk event there. The festival took place on the campus grounds the first year and will continue at the 18th Street Park in Ferdinand this fall. In 2019, the faire will move again to a new permanent Dubois County location in order to accommodate its increasing attendance. LeBlanc estimates Rosenvolk will welcome between 5,000 and 7,000 visitors this fall. “As we grow, we’re going to evolve into a full German Medieval village we’re calling Grunwald with a 50-room castle hotel, a jousting arena, and a non-denominational church for weddings,” she said. Among this year’s Rosenvolk highlights, visitors can This year, LeBlanc brings culinary historian Josh Emmons on board with the goal of eventually launching an old-world mill and culinary school on the permanent Rosenvolk site. A selection of craft vendors proposes plenty of opportunities to take home interesting souvenirs such as handmade candles, soaps, jewelry, leather goods and stained glass. The Masquerade Ball takes place on Saturday night with music by the Forgotten Clefs, an ensemble from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music; dance instruction; and games common to traditional Royal Court “masques” of the past. The festival concludes at 6:00pm on Sunday, October 22. “There are a lot of wonderful festivals around our area, but the combination of people coming to the event in Medieval and Renaissance garb, the entertainment, the music, and the vendors make Rosenvolk a uniquely fun interactive experience,” LeBlanc said.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION , check out the Rosenvolk German Medieval Festival’s Facebook page, call 812-556-0256 or visit www.rosenvolk.com to sign up for newsletters and updates.
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ATTRACTIONS Covered Bridge Festival Turkey Run State Park Raccoon Lake Rockville Lake Park Covered Bridge Art Gallery Bridgeton Mill Mansfield Roller Mill Canoeing on Sugar Creek Thirty-Six Saloon Shades State Park Festivals & Events
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2017 FESTIVALS Fireworks - Raccoon Lake - July 1 Rockville Lake - July 2 Montezuma - July 4 Parke County 4-H Fair - July 22-29 Rockville Main Street - August 5 Bridgeton Milling Days - September 9-10
Covered Bridge and Wallace Garage Model T Tour - September 22-26 Montezuma Wabash and Erie Canal Car Show - October 13 Bridgeton Country Christmas November 24-26, December 1-3 Parke County Covered Bridge Christmas - December 1-3
Jul. 14-16 Culver (Marshall Co., North Reg.) Culver Lake Fest Culver Town Park, Lake Maxinkuckee. Fireworks! Parade, food vendors, Miss Max pageant and live entertainment. Sailboat, kayak and canoe events. Fishing tournament, 5k run, bicycle ride, arts and craft booths, car and boat show, kid games and events. No adm. chg. 317-538-2695; CulverLakeFest.org Jul. 15 Carmel (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Art of Wine Carmel Arts & Design District. Features local and international wines, wine-related art, entertainment and special activities. $20 wine tasting fee for those 21 and over. Open to all ages. No adm. chg. 317-571-2787; carmelartsanddesign.com Jul. 15-22 Peru (Miami Co., East Reg.) Circus City Festival Downtown. Youth circus in three-ring arena. Festival with rides, food booths and more. Huge free parade 10am Jul. 22. Adm. chg. 765-472-3918; peruamateurcircus.com Jul. 15 Marshall (Parke Co., West Reg.) Pioneer Heritage Festival Nature Center at Turkey Run State Park. Pioneer-style crafts and demonstrations. See how common tasks of today were performed many years ago. Great for all ages. Adm. chg. 765-597-2635; dnr.in.gov
Jul. 16-22 Danville (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) Hendricks County 4-H Fair 4-H Fairgrounds. Sports fan, animal lover, or just a kid at heart? The Hendricks County 4-H Fair has you covered! A great place where affordable family fun meets tradition. Parking chg. No adm. chg. 317-718-6153; 4hcomplex.org
Jul. 22 Corydon (Harrison Co., South Reg.) Bluegrass on the Square Downtown Square. Enjoy bluegrass music as the downtown square of Historic Corydon comes alive this summer! Bring your lawn chairs or blanket. 4-8 pm. No adm. chg. 888-738-2137; thisisindiana.org Jul. 28-29 Frankfort (Clinton Co., West Reg.) Frankfort Hot Dog Festival Downtown Square. Frankly the BEST HOT DOGS in the WORLD! Great American Dog Competition, exciting sporting events the entire family will love - Over the Top Tours Street Vaulting, Crossfit & Wrestling Tournaments, Dachshund racing, Disc Dog Competition, Bowser Bash Car Show, 5k Bun Run/Walk. Over 100 antique, arts & craft vendors. Free entertainment both days. So much fun for everyone! No adm. chg. 765-654-4081; frankfortmainstreet.com Jul. 28-30 Whiting (Lake Co., North Reg.) Pierogi Fest® Downtown. Whiting’s weekend long festival full of entertainment, a beer garden, and hundreds of vendors serving traditional foods and a variety of European delicacies. 219-659-7700; whitingindiana.com Jul. 29 North Webster (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.) Dixie Day Festival & Art Fair Downtown and Fairgrounds. Art fair, car, truck and bike show, sidewalk sales, ride the historical Dixie boat, Dixie games in the park, huge antique tent sale, open air market, food vendor row. No adm. chg. 574-834-7076; northwebster.com Jul. 29 West Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Tippecanoe Steam and Gas Power Show Tippecanoe County Amphitheater. Working show with tractors, gas engines and demonstrations throughout the day. Flea market and food. No adm. chg. 219-984-5936; tsgpai.org
Aug. 3-6 Jasper (Dubois Co., South Reg.) Jasper Strassenfest Downtown and Citywide. Family-oriented street festival with German music, food, dancing, rides, games, beer garden, 5k run/walk, craft and wine show, events, entertainment and so much more! No adm. chg. 812-482-6866; jasperstrassenfest.org Aug. 3-5 Van Buren (Grant Co., East Reg.) Van Buren Popcorn Festival Downtown. Three days of family fun, food and free entertainment from the Popcorn Capital of the World. Parade, nightly entertainment, children’s games and activities, fair food, and 5k. No adm. chg. 765-934-3991; popcornfestival.org Aug. 4-20 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Indiana State Fair Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. Each August the Indiana State Fair returns to honor youth, agriculture and education in an entertaining and fun environment. Join us August 4 – 20, 2017 for the fun! Adm. chg. 317-927-7500; indianastatefair.com
Aug. 5 Shipshewana (LaGrange Co., North Reg.) Shipshewana Antique Festival Shipshewana Trading Place Pavilion & Farmstead Inn & Conference Center. Nearly 75 vendors on grassy areas and around the winding sidewalks of Shipshewana Trading Place. Adjacent to the Farmstead Inn & Conference Center featuring the Antique Telephone Collector’s Association Annual Show. Food, entertainment and more! 8am–4pm. No adm. chg. 260-768-4129; visitshipshewana.org Aug. 10-12 Dana (Vermillion Co., West Reg.) Dana Ernie Pyle Fireman’s Festival Downtown. Ernie Pyle WWII Museum. Cake walk, car show, fish fry and queen contest. Small town festival on the Indiana/ Illinois border just north of US 36. No adm. chg. Aug. 11-12 Scottsburg (Scott Co., South Reg.) Pig Roast in the Park Beechwood Park. Enjoy great music, food, craft booths, kids’ games, fireworks, sporting and various activities. Fun for the whole family. No adm. chg. 812-752-9211; greatscottindiana.com traveliN SUMMER 2017
Jul. 19-23 Hammond (Lake Co., North Reg.) Festival of the Lakes Wolf Lake Pavilion. Annual, free festival including nationallyknown live musical entertainment, a carnival, food vendors, 5k walk/run, splash, polka party, hot rod and custom bike show, fishing derby, Senior Day. Parking $25. No adm. chg. 219-853-6378; festivalofthelakes.com
Jul. 21-29 Goshen (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Elkhart County 4-H Fair Fairgrounds. One of the largest county fairs in the nation. Free top-name entertainment, famous food row, rides, rodeo, demolition derby, PPL tractor pulls and much more. Adm. chg. 574-533-3247; 4hfair.org
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Take a look at these summer highlights. Visit www.IndianaFestivals.org for more information on each festival.
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In Indiana, there’s always a reason to celebrate. Car shows, historic reenactments, carnivals, art fairs, music festivals, county fairs – the sky’s the limit! Each year, over 640 festivals and events are held in all 92 counties from January to December.
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Aug. 11-12 DeMotte (Jasper Co., North Reg.) Touch of Dutch Spencer Park. Day of fun with a parade, arts and crafts, food and family entertainment! No adm. chg. 219-987-5800; facebook.com/touchofdutch Aug. 18-19 Madison (Jefferson Co., S. Central Reg.) Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues Riverfront. A FUN festival for the whole family! Fabulous blues music with nationally known performers. KCBS sanctioned, Backyard (amateur) and KidzQ (young chefs) BBQ competitions. Riverboat rides, 5k walk/run and bike ride. Concrete pigs, rib eating fun and cornhole competiton. Adm. chg. 800-559-2956; madisonribberfest.com Aug. 19 South Bend (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.) Art Beat Downtown. Art Beat is a day-long showcase of over 900 visual, performing and culinary artists from South Bend and surrounding areas, located in the heart of downtown. No adm. chg. 574-282-1110; ArtBeatSouthBend.org
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Pow-wow Aug. 19-20 Lebanon (Boone Co., Central Reg.) 35th Annual Traditional Pow-wow 4-H Fairgrounds. Native American singing, dancing, Red Road specials, vendors and food Adm. chg. 765-453-9052; americanindiancounci.wixsite.com/ americanindiancounci
Aug. 19 Greenwood (Johnson Co., Central Reg.) WAMMfest Craig Park. Wineries, microbreweries, six bands, entertainment, food and juried art fair featuring over 70 artists. Ticket proceeds donated to local charities. Adm. chg. 317-289-7575; wammfest.com
Aug. 19 Wabash (Wabash Co., East Reg.) Wabash Garden Fest Paradise Spring Historical Park. Annual Festival featuring herbs, plants, garden items, crafts, and Charity Chair Auction. Free adult seminars and Wee Garden with make-n-takes for kids! No adm. chg. 260-568-1299; visitwabashcounty.com Aug. 19-20 Hamlet (Starke Co., North Reg.) Yellowstone Trail Fest County Fairgrounds. Family friendly kids’ games, ice cream social, Rainbow 5k fun run/walk, zucchini contests, recycled metal art contests, geo-caching, rendezvous, blacksmith, Draft Horse Show. No adm. chg. 765-438-2349; YellowStoneTrailFest.com
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Aug. 24-27 Vevay (Switzerland Co., S. Central Reg.) Swiss Wine Festival Riverfront Park. Top 10 Event in Indiana by Top Events USA! 4th Best Food Festival in Indiana by Best of Indiana. Large wine pavilion with 100+ varieties of Indiana wines, grape stomp, riverboat cruises, entertainment. Parade, Sat. 10am. Arts & crafts, beer garden, poker run, rides. Adm. chg. 812-427-9463; SwissWineFestival.org Aug. 26 Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Beers Across the Wabash Downtown. Taste an assortment of ales and lagers from 30 Indiana breweries. Adm. chg. 765-714-4844; BeersAcrossTheWabash.com Aug. 26 Delphi (Carroll Co., West Reg.) Indiana Bacon Festival of Carroll County Downtown Square. Bacon, bands and brews at this 4th annual event. Live music, local foods, craft beer and wine, BBQ cook-off, kid zone and bacon eating contest. Adm. chg. 866-374-6813; indianabaconfestival.com
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general admission just $10 Children under 16yrs FREE // 1/2 price Military, Firefighters, Police and all ISU Students, Staff, Faculty
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Sep. 1 Sep. 1 Sep. 8-10 Sep. 8-10 Sep. 1-4 Sep. 1-4 S. Central Reg.) Matthews (Grant Co., East Reg.) Matthews (Grant Co., East R New Castle (Henry Co., East Reg.) New Castle (Henry Co.,Washington East Reg.) (Daviess Co., S. Central Reg.) Washington (Daviess Co., Wine,Arts Cheese and ArtFestival Festival Wine, Cheese and Cumberland Art Festival Covered Bridge Festival Cumberland Covered Br Farmer’s Pike Antique, Arts and CraftsFarmer’s Festival Pike Antique, and Crafts Meredith Sample of wine andMeredith cheese while Plaza. Sample varieties side of wine andCumberland cheese while Northwest of the Covered Bridge. Northwest side of the Cumb Seven miles east of New Castle (SR 38). AcresSeven of miles east of New Castle Plaza. (SR 38). Acresvarieties of to music. View antique cars, art and listening more. Includes to music. ViewCrafts, antique art and Includes fleacars, market, live more. stage entertainment, inflatable Crafts, flea market, live stag treasures, 400 spaces of everything. Lighthouse treasures, Chapel.400 spaces listening of everything. Lighthouse Chapel. wine glass tastings with $10 Adm. chg. 812-254-5262; wine glass and tastingsamusements, with $10 Adm. chg.rides, 812-254-5262; horse lots of different foods, amusements, horse rides, lo Southern gospel, bluegrass bands. Food galore! Southern Adm. gospel, bluegrass bands.and Food galore! Adm. daviesscountychamber.com daviesscountychamber.com antique engines, tractors and much more. Adm. antique chg. engines, tractors an chg. farmerspikefestival@gmail.com 765-332-2576; chg. farmerspikefestival@gmail.com 765-332-2576; 765-998-2928; 765-998-2928; farmerspike.com farmerspike.com Sep. 7-9 Sep. 7-9 matthewscoveredbridgefestival.com matthewscoveredbridge Dale (Spencer Co., South Reg.) Dale (Spencer Co., South Reg.) Dale Fall Fest Dale Fall Fest Sep. 8-10 Sep. 8-10 Dale town park. 50th annual. Biggest small town Dalefest town in park. 50th annual. Biggest smallCo., town festReg.) in Rensselaer (Jasper North Rensselaer (Jasper Co., Nor Spencer County. Queen contest, food, bands, Spencer beer County. Queen contest, food,Jasper bands, beer Little Cousin Festival Little Cousin Jasper Fes Historicbingo, Courthouse Square. Historic Courthouse Square. garden, rides, BBQ contest, bingo, and raffle. garden, Sat. rides, BBQ contest, and raffle. Sat. Three days of family crafts, food, games, parade, contests fun, arts and crafts, food, ga afternoon parade. No adm. chg. 812-630-9465; afternoon parade. No fun, adm.arts chg.and 812-630-9465; and free entertainment every day. No adm. chg. and free entertainment ever dff.com dff.com 219-866-5001; littlecousinjasper.com 219-866-5001; littlecou Sep. 7-10 Sep. 7-10 Lanesville (Harrison Co., South Reg.) Lanesville (Harrison Co., South Reg.) Sep. 1-4 Sep. 1-4 Lanesville Heritage Weekend Lanesville Heritage Weekend Clinton (Vermillion Co., West Reg.) Clinton (Vermillion Co.,Heritage West Reg.) Park. Second Friday in September annually. Heritage Park. Second Friday in September annually. Little Italy Festival Little Italy Festival Three days of family fun. Queen and princessThree pageant. days of family fun. Queen and princess pageant. Water St. and N 9th St. 52nd anniversary withWater music,St.food, and N 9th St.Fiddlers’ 52nd anniversary food,pitchin’ contests. log-sawingwith and music, horseshoe Fiddlers’ log-sawing and horseshoe pitchin’ contests. dancing, rides, kids’ games, and wagon rides.dancing, Fri. evening rides, kids’ games, wagon rides. Fri. Antiqueandfarm equipment withevening demonstrations,Antique steam farm equipment with demonstrations, steam parade. Mon. night fireworks. Wine garden open parade. daily.Mon. night fireworks. open daily. engines,Wine hit ‘ngarden miss engines, sawmill and crafts engines, hit ‘n miss engines, sawmill and crafts Landmarks and museums open daily. No adm.Landmarks chg. and museums open daily. No demonstrations. Noadm. adm.chg. chg. 812-952-2027; demonstrations. No adm. chg. 812-952-2027; 812-264-2322; thelittleitalyfestival.org812-264-2322; thelittleitalyfestival.org lanesvilleheritageweekend.org lanesvilleheritageweekend.org
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Sep. 8-10 Sep. 8-10 Sep. 1-4 Sep. 1-4 Sep. 7-10 Sep. 7-10 Mt. Reg.) Vernon (Posey Co., South Reg.) Mt. Vernon (Posey Co., Sou Plymouth (Marshall Co., North Reg.) Plymouth (Marshall Co., North(Wabash Reg.) Co., East Reg.) Roann Roann (Wabash Co., East Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon River Days Marshall County Blueberry Festival Since Marshall 1967 County Blueberry FestivalBridge Since Festival 1967 Roann Covered Roann Covered Bridge FestivalRiver Days Ohiofestivals Riverfront. Family-oriented Downtown on the Ohio Rive Centennial Park. Children’s activities, food, craft Centennial booths, Park. Children’s activities, food, craft100booths, Downtown. Celebrating years for Roann festivals Downtown. CelebratingDowntown 100 yearsonforthe Roann street festival withcarnival, food booths, crafts, historical street festival with food boo carnival, parade, 15k and 5k run, classic car show, carnival, parade, 15k and 5k run, classic carconcerts, show, vendors, carnival, Family friendly. Free Family friendly. Free concerts, vendors, demonstrations, horse pull, garden tractor pulls, sport competitions, horse pull, garden tractor pulls,Car sport competitions, games. show, hot-rod and farm tractor pulls. games. Sat.Car show, hot-rod and farm tractor pulls.fireworks, Sat. music, BBQ demonstrations, parade, competition, parade, fire car and bike shows. No adm demonstrations at Historic Americana, bicycledemonstrations cruise, HA at Historic Americana, bicycleNo cruise, breakfast in the bridge. adm.HA chg. 765-833-2136; breakfast in the bridge.car Noand adm. 765-833-2136; bikechg. shows. No adm. chg. 812-483-2922; mtvernonriverdays.com balloons, fireworks, free entertainment. No adm. balloons, chg. fireworks, free entertainment. No adm. chg. roanncoveredbridgefestival.com roanncoveredbridgefestival.com mtvernonriverdays.com 574-936-5020; blueberryfestival.org 574-936-5020; blueberryfestival.org
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Sep. 14-17 Nappanee (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Nappanee Apple Festival Downtown, Depot Plaza, Municipal Airport, Callander Sportsplex, Dutch Village. 42nd annual. Opens 5pm Thurs., Sept. 14. Ends 6pm Sun., Sept. 17. Family-friendly atmosphere, Midwestern hospitality attracts over 85,000 people. Largest 7’ apple pie, Napple Store with everything apple, craft and commercial vendors, food booths, entertainment, carnival rides, exhibits, contests, antique farm equipment show. Shuttles in historic area. No adm. chg. 574-773-7812; nappaneeapplefestival.org
Sep. 15-17 Francesville (Pulaski Co., North Reg.) Great wine, beer,Fall spirits. Sep. 9-10 Sep. 9-10 Francesville Festival Anderson (Madison Co., East Reg.) Anderson (Madison Co., East Reg.) Downtown. entertainment Unlimited tastingsFree from Indiana daily. Arts, Andersontown Powwow and Andersontown Powwow and crafts, flea markets, fun run, dinners, Sat. Indian Market Wineries,parade, Breweries auto and show,Distilleries. garden tractor pull,Indian Market Athletic Park. Native American Powwow. Athletic Park. Native American Powwow. cornhole contests, fireworks, Jungle John show, Woodland IndiansWWW.HOOSIERTRAILSBSA.ORG camp, tipi village, // WWW.COLUMBUS.IN.US street music, craft demonstrations andWoodland kids’ Indians camp, tipi village, birds of prey, exhibition and inter-tribal birds of prey, exhibition and inter-tribal No adm. chg. 219-567-9689; // 812-343-4242 VISIT US ON FACEBOOKprograms. dancing, music, cultural demonstrations, dancing, music, cultural demonstrations, francesvillefallfestival.com storytelling, children’s activities, Native storytelling, children’s activities, Native American food. Indian Market with jewelry, American food. Indian Market with jewelry, Sep. 15-17 paintings, more. Adm. chg. 765-203-9770; paintings, more. Adm. chg. 765-203-9770; Frankton (Madison Co., East Reg.) andersontownpowwow.org Frankton Heritage Days/Balloon andersontownpowwow.org Extravaganza Northwest side of town. 42 years of family fun. Entertainment, parade, antique tractors, displays, 5k, car show, balloon and helicopter rides, vendors, carnival. Free shuttle and parking. Adm. chg. 765-617-9864; heritagedays.org
Sep. 15-17 Francesville (Pulaski Co., North Reg.) Francesville Fall Festival Downtown. Free entertainment daily. Arts, crafts, flea markets, fun run, dinners, Sat. parade, auto show, garden tractor pull, cornhole contests, fireworks, Jungle John show, street music, craft demonstrations and kids’ programs. No adm. chg. 219-567-9689; francesvillefallfestival.com
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Sep. 8-10 Bloomington (Monroe Co., S. Central Reg.) Kiwanis Club of S. Central Indiana Balloon Fest Fairgrounds. Hot air balloons, Kiwanis Idol, kids’ zone, 5k run/walk, car show, cornhole tournament, health and safety fair, fireworks, food and commercial vendors, bands, and more! Adm. chg. 812-327-8575; indianaballoonfest.com
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Sep. 15-17 Frankton (Madison Co., East Reg.) Frankton Heritage Days/Balloon Extravaganza Northwest side of town. 42 years of family fun. Entertainment, parade, antique tractors, displays, 5k, car show, balloon and helicopter rides, vendors, carnival. Free shuttle and parking. Adm. chg. 765-617-9864; heritagedays.org
Sep. 16 Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.)Sep. 9-10 Columbus (Bartholomew Co., S. Central Reg.) Chalk Fest Columbus Scottish Festival Courthouse Plaza, Downtown. Everyone’s 25 Years! Celtic music, car show, an artist! Create your own work of art Celebrating with games, ceilidh, dancing, sheepdogs, a 3x3-foot sidewalk spot and chalk for highland $5. Cash prizes in five different age groups!food, beer garden, merchants, children’s area, living history camps and more. Adm. chg. 3-6pm. No adm. chg. 317-358-5284; 812-546-6060; scottishfestival.org greenfieldmainstreet.org
Sep. 16 Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.) Chalk Fest Courthouse Plaza, Downtown. Everyone’s an artist! Create your own work of art with a 3x3-foot sidewalk spot and chalk for $5. Cash prizes in five different age groups! 3-6pm. No adm. chg. 317-358-5284; greenfieldmainstreet.org
Sep. 9 Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) St. Boniface Germanfest Downtown. Family-friendly festival with authentic German food, 5 bands, 3 beer gardens, $10,000 raffle. Free parking, free shuttle bus from St. Elizabeth Central. No adm. chg. 765-404-4717; lafayettegermanfest.org
Sep. 9 Sep. 16 Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Morgantown (Morgan Co., Central Reg.) St. Boniface Germanfest Colonel Vawter Day Downtown. Family-friendly festival with Main St. Community celebration, music, talent contest, art show, car show, 5k, authentic German food, 5 bands, 3 beer gardens, $10,000 raffle. Free parking, arts and crafts vendors, BBQ pork chops, kids’ games, food, wine. No adm. chg.free shuttle bus from St. Elizabeth 317-213-3105; facebook.com/ Central. No adm. chg. 765-404-4717; lafayettegermanfest.org ColonelVawterDay/?fref=ts
Sep. 16 Morgantown (Morgan Co., Central Reg.) Colonel Vawter Day Main St. Community celebration, music, talent contest, art show, car show, 5k, arts and crafts vendors, BBQ pork chops, kids’ games, food, wine. No adm. chg. 317-213-3105; facebook.com/ ColonelVawterDay/?fref=ts
Sep. 9 Valparaiso (Porter Co., North Reg.) Valparaiso Popcorn Festival Downtown. Celebrating its 39th year! 250 arts and craft booths, 35 food booths, kids’ play place, popcorn parade, 2 live music stages and more! No adm. chg. 219-464-8332; valparaisoevents.com
Sep. 9 Sep. 16 Wheatfield (Jasper Co., North Reg.) Valparaiso (Porter Co., North Reg.) Valparaiso Popcorn Festival Sandhill Crane Festival & Car Show Downtown Wheatfield. Car show, arts Downtown. Celebrating its 39th year! 250 arts and crafts, food, kids’ activities, and and craft booths, 35 food booths, kids’ play more! No adm. chg. 219-956-2220;place, popcorn parade, 2 live music stages and more! No adm. chg. 219-464-8332; wheatfieldchamber.org valparaisoevents.com
Sep. 16 Wheatfield (Jasper Co., North Reg.) Sandhill Crane Festival & Car Show Downtown Wheatfield. Car show, arts and crafts, food, kids’ activities, and more! No adm. chg. 219-956-2220; wheatfieldchamber.org
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Sep. 9-10 Columbus (Bartholomew Co., S. Central Reg.) Columbus Scottish Festival Celebrating 25 Years! Celtic music, car show, highland games, ceilidh, dancing, sheepdogs, food, beer garden, merchants, children’s area, iving history camps and more. Adm. chg. 812-546-6060; scottishfestival.org
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Sep. 29-Oct. 1 Kewanna (Fulton Co., North Reg.) Kewanna Fall Festival Street and park. Circus, carnival rides daily, free festival food daily for children, 5k run, garden tractor pull, mush ball tournament. Parade. Food, arts and crafts vendors. No adm. chg. 574-653-2055; fb.com/kewannafallfestival
Oct. 7-8 Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Indiana Renaissance Faire Klipsch Music Center. Formerly Fishers Renaissance Faire. Characters, nobles, pirates. Jousting, music, roving comedy, magic, swordplay, knighting ceremonies, fire eaters. Artisans, food. Adm. chg. 317-537-1705; indianarenfaire.com Oct. 7 Jamestown (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) Jamestown Apple Cider Festival Pleasant Acres Nature Park. Antique apple cider press operation. There will be live music, food vendors, cornhole and kids’ activities. No adm. chg. 317-695-3278
Sep. 29-Oct. 1 Newport (Vermillion Co., West Reg.) Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb Courthouse Square. 50th Annual. Timed runs over the historic hill for antique cars and motorcycles. Car shows, collector car auction, flea market, parade, restored antique car raffle, great food! 765-492-4220; newporthillclimb.com Sep. 30-Oct. 1 West Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Fort Ouiatenon. Reenactment of 18th century. French, British and Native American trading posts, food, crafts, demonstrations and music. Parking chg. Adm. chg. 765-476-8411; tippecanoehistory.org/feast.htm
Oct. 13-21 Metamora (Franklin Co., S. Central Reg.) Haunted Village of Metamora Throughout the village. The historic village is decorated with Halloween-themed vignettes, scary and funny. Enjoy beautiful Whitewater Valley autumn with the shops and attractions. Fri. & Sat. evening family-friendly guided tours for spooky fun. Adm. chg. 765-647-1212; metamoraindiana.com Oct. 13-15 Marion (Grant Co., East Reg.) Mississinewa 1812 Mississinewa Battlefield. Largest War of 1812 living history event in USA. Reenactments, American and British military camps, Native American village, camps. 150 sutlers, artisans, food purveyors, folk musicians, storytellers. Tickets online. Adm. chg. mississinewa1812.com; 800-822-1812
Oct. 5-7 Seymour (Jackson Co., S. Central Reg.) 45th Annual Seymour Oktoberfest Downtown. Food booths, arts and crafts, carnival, Biergarten, German band, parade, 5k walk/run, brat eating and stein hoist contests, live music. No adm. chg. 812-523-1414; seymouroktoberfest.com
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Mt. Vernon River Days SEPTEMBER 8–10, 2017 October 13-22 Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™ Historic downtown Rockville, courthouse lawn. Headquarters to the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival since its start in 1957. Vendors of homemade/handmade items, primitives, and antiques. Local non-profits serve food. Free maps at information booths with staff on hand to help. Guided bus tours of covered bridges. Shop store-front businesses around the square. Art gallery, historical museum, 1883 train depot. Historic Ritz Theater offers theatrical presentations. No adm. chg. 765-569-5226; coveredbridges.com Oct. 14 Frankfort (Clinton Co., West Reg.) Frankfort Oktoberfest Downtown Square. Oktoberfest returns with foot stompin’ oompah-pah music, unbeatable beer and delicious German foods like bratwurst and frankfurters, and Oktoberfest games! Adm. chg. 765-654-4081; frankfortmainstreet.com
Looking for more festivals and events? Visit www.IndianaFestivals.org for year-round festival fun.
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Oct. 5-7 Shipshewana (LaGrange Co., North Reg.) Shipshewana Fall Crafters Fair Downtown. Crafting, old-fashioned culture of the countryside. Quilters, carvers, painters, potters, musicians, crafters provide demonstrations and entertainment. No adm. chg. 866-631-9675; FallCraftersFair.com
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Sep. 30-Oct. 1 Madison (Jefferson Co., S. Central Reg.) Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art Broadway to Vine Streets. Southern Indiana’s premier outdoor juried fine arts and crafts show. Riverfront Foodfest, live entertainment. New Chalk Walk. No adm. chg. 812-571-2752; madisonchautauqua.com Oct. 5-8 Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.) Riley Festival Downtown. Shopping, live entertainment, food, James Whitcomb Riley parades. 450 arts, crafts, food booths. Flea market, home arts, quilt, fine arts, photography shows. Living history. No adm. chg. 317-462-2141; rileyfestival.com
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Oct. 6-7 Huntingburg (Dubois Co., South Reg.) Haunted Huntingburg Historic 4th and Market Streets. Join us if you dare. 5k Zombie run, blues fest, kids’ activities and more! No adm. chg. 812-683-5699; hauntedhuntingburg.com
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Sep. 28-Oct. 1 Brookville (Franklin Co., S. Central Reg.) Franklin County Antique Machinery Show Fairgrounds. One of the largest antique and machinery shows. Oliver Machinery, soap making, horse pull, saw mill, steam engines and so much more. Adm. chg. 765-647-6522; fcamc.org
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About six years ago Lindsay Baker returned to tiny Converse, not too far from Marion or Kokomo. “I needed a reset,” she says. She’d been away – went to college, started a business, lived in Florida. But somehow she couldn’t quite figure out what she wanted to do. So back to Converse she went, where she opened Cahoots Soap Co., a retail store with soap she made. It was a start toward something bigger, she knew, but she didn’t know what. That came five years ago with the opening of Jefferson Street Bar BBQ, a restaurant just two doors from the soap store. Baker and her husband live on a farm near Converse, which is perfect for their farm-to-fork philosophy. “I believe in this,” she says simply. “I traveled a lot as a child. I grew up with a great appreciation of good food.” But cooking it herself? Oh, no. “I joked that I would have a live-in chef,” she says. That’s not quite what happened. Her husband farms and she … ah … cooks. In a barbecue joint. Offering what she says is true to what barbeque used to be. Somehow, in her early 20s, she’d become interested in cooking. “Out of need, and I wanted to cook,” she says. Her restaurant opened in May 2012. “Everyone said I was nuts, said this would be a flop.” But if she’s anything, she’s persevering. Her mantra? “Everything’s fine.” Apparently. The restaurant has turned out to be a destination, with diners sometimes driving more than two or three hours to get to it. Its focus is barbecued meats. “I love barbecue,” Baker says. “I’d always stop at joints that had barbecue. And I grill.” She did a lot of research, visited a lot of places, bought a smoker six months before opening and taught herself how to make what she wanted. She offers no fried foods. There are just two cooking implements – a smoker and a stove. She cooks her meats every night, for 13 hours. If she runs out the next day, she runs out. “We don’t have reserves so we do sell out,” she says. In just five years the restaurant has gone from two employees to almost 30, from only counter service to table service and catering and delivering and, this summer, meals at the farm. “It kept growing and growing and growing,” she says. “It got out of hand. It became terrifying.”
Above: Lindsay Baker has returned to Converse and has opened the Jefferson Street BBQ, which has become a destination, sometimes with diners driving more than two or three hours to get to it. Left: Extremely popular appetizers are loaded nachos with smoked chicken or whole hog pulled pork or beef brisket.
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But she kept repeating that mantra. “Everything’s fine. Everything’s fine.” “We’re all working together,” she says. “It’s our duty as stewards of food to give people the best products possible.” To her, it means foods as close to the restaurant as she can get, in time as well as in distance. The meats are fed locally, raised locally, processed locally. Vegetables, too, in season as well as some grown through aquaponics. She gets food items from her own farm, Double Deuce Produce, Green River Greenhouse, and Hunt Family Farms. The restaurant’s No. 1 sellers are loaded nachos and loaded potatoes. The Jefferson plate, with two smoked meats and two side dishes, is popular. So is the Big Nasty, with pork, beef, BBQ sauce and coleslaw, as well as the Mac’Anic with three-quarters of a pound of meat, mac ’n cheese, BBQ sauce and jalapenos. Servings are big. “People know they’re going to be taking food home,” Baker says. The plan is to continually increase the percentage of food that’s local. And to increase food options. She’s already talking about adding rabbit and goat meats, offering food items in the soap building and turning it into a market, expanding behind the restaurant for a bigger kitchen and greater catering opportunities. “I like simple food,” Baker says. “Sometimes if you let it speak for itself, it does a better job than you ever could. I don’t like to overplay things.” And above all else: “We are the real deal – farm to fork.”
CONVERSE Top: Tacos – with chicken or pork or beef brisket – are made with purple cabbage, lime sour cream, cotija cheese, house-made pickled red onions, cilantro. Left: Eat in, carry out, delivery and catering are offered at the Jefferson Street BBQ in Converse. Photos by Fred Granger
Jefferson Street BBQ 101 N. Jefferson St. • Converse, IN 46919 (765) 395-5117 • jeffersonstbbq.com
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Kris Kraut: The Butler's Pantry Terre Haute, IN On any given evening during the week, an Indiana family might sit down to a dinner of grilled chicken, pasta, perhaps pizza ordered from a chain restaurant; it’s easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to weekly food prep. In Terre Haute, Ind., however, residents have another option that makes their regular dining slightly more flavorful. The Butler’s Pantry is a one-of-a-kind catering company and has been serving up delicious dishes, like pork schnitzel over house-made German egg pasta, for just over two years. Meals at this unique catering company are prepared by business owner and Certified Executive Chef Kris Kraut at The Red Barn at Sycamore Farm. This young man followed his passion for the culinary arts to bring some of the most flavorful and original dishes to families of the Wabash Valley. “After seeing my parents and in-laws resort to some sort of pre-packaged, sodium filled, manufactured dinner solution every so often, I realized that there was an untapped market for a fresh, from-scratch, healthy dinner alternative for busy families and people who don’t have an interest in making dinner every night,” commented Kraut. As a young man, Kraut did his best to set his life up for success. He went to college, married the love of his life, and was on his way to law school when he decided to change his career path. With the support of his wife Gretchen, Kris quit the law to take a risk and pursue his real passion: the culinary arts. Kris had been cooking on a recreational level for years and had experience planning and executing several large-scale events for church school groups, graduations, receptions, and more. When he decided it was time to pursue his love for the culinary arts, he dove in head first, perfecting his knife skills at home in his free time and taking classes at the French Pastry School in Chicago. He earned his Certified Executive Chef (CEC) degree at the American Culinary Federation in 2014. The idea and inception for The Butler’s Pantry was “on a whim” as Chef Kraut recalls, and in April 2015, it all came together. “The Butler’s Pantry is on and off-site full-service catering,” Kraut explains. “Gourmet on-thego meals throughout the week, cooking classes, and corporate event services… the name evokes a historical memory for me and a place [The Butler’s Pantry] found in many older homes. Always organized, always stocked, and there when you need it.” The name is a reflection of the business Chef Kraut and his wife run: a place which families can rely on to find fresh, homemade food. With the help of his wife and business co-owner, Gretchen, Kris caters a wide variety of events at their headquarters and event space, The Red Barn at Sycamore Farm. The Red
Barn has proven to be a perfect venue for Kris to pursue his new role as professional chef and caterer, and has allowed Gretchen an opportunity to support her husband and take part in a new role herself, as event planner and business owner. Guests can book weddings, graduation parties, birthday parties, taste-testings, reunions, small and large meetings, private dinners for eight…the list goes on and the opportunities are endless. Each event is offered the opportunity to have full-scale catering, bar service, setup and tear down, linen, table decoration rentals, bridal suite space, and more. Clients will receive a completely private property
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on their special day, online services, and event tracking. “Gretchen and I enjoy the process of getting ready for an event,” commented Chef Kraut. “We love the emotion a wedding brings--it’s a stressful but lighthearted event, and we get to help make someone’s day very memorable. We take care of everything for the bride and groom, they don’t need to shop for catering, linen, bar service or setup. We make it less stressful by being there for them on their wedding day to make sure everything goes as planned.” Brides, as well as other catering clients, are encouraged to try The Butler’s Pantry meals-to-go menu as a way of sampling the food offerings for their special events, or schedule a tasting. The couple sees clients from throughout the Midwest, bringing their business to the Farm for Kraut’s gourmet dining experience and The Red Barn’s rustic elegance. Off-site wedding catering is offered as well. When asked what makes their business unique, Kraut claims it’s their “Hoosier Hospitality” and a unique attention to detail; plus, great food from scratch and a neverduplicated venue. Prices range from $19-27 per person for catering, featuring seasonal, farm-to-table style food with fresh produce, locally sourced when in season. Interested parties can contact Heather at Sycamore Farm at 812-567-6565 or visit www. thesycamorefarm.com to schedule a tour of the grounds or start planning their next event.
The Butlers Pantry 5001 E. Poplar St. • Terre Haute, IN 47803 812.567.6565 • thebutlerspantryfoodco.com
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teve fulfills his responsibility by brewing the morning coffee, and we sit at our kitchen counter and talk about the day’s work ahead. No matter the weather, it is time to load our gas-fire kiln to prepare for the upcoming artisan shows. Steve began to transport the bisqued stoneware from the studio to the kiln (located down the drive), then he’s back to the studio for more work. Jenny, our redbone hound, lumbered behind him, coming and going, dispensing the odor of an early spring skunk-encounter two days prior. Loading pottery into the Elene William Kiln (named for Steve’s grandmother and grandfather) is a slow, contemplative exercise. It takes planning, strength, and patience. A pot’s placement inside the kiln is intentional: upper or lower shelf, back of the kiln or at its front. It will make a difference. Do we love those iridescent blues, the deep red glazes and the toasty colors of stoneware bodies? Now the process is inside the kiln where 175 pots have been loaded — bowls, platters, pitchers, plates, and more. Here’s what Steve knows to be essential for a successful firing: understand what goes on behind the tightly clamped closed kiln doors, and appreciate the physics of a gas reduction firing. When the kiln is fired up that’s when the alchemy of heat, oxygen and time finishes the potter’s work. After 14 to 16 hours, the firing was complete. The stoneware will remain glowing hot for hours, and we will wait four days before the kiln is cool enough to be opened. This cooling period is a welcomed time to regenerate. Some potters may jump right
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back into the studio, but we usually lay low, do chores, go out for breakfast. We take our pulse and measure how far we’ve come since moving to rural northwest Indiana in 2006 from Chicago where we lived for 30 years. Steve and I run the Studio as a team. We discuss the concepts, and designs behind our pottery and consider the business of being potters, artists and residents in this small rural Indiana community. After being married for over 30 years, our “team” roles are distinct but complementary. Steve runs
the studio and makes pottery for retail artisan shows and wholesale galleries as well as for an ongoing order for a San Francisco farm-to-table restaurant. I run the business and communicate with customers, photograph the pottery for marketing purposes, and manage The Potter’s Wife, our retail shop located inside Feeneys Hometown Goods, in New Carlisle, IN. What makes BlackTree Studio Pottery distinctive? Steve uses both hand building and wheel throwing techniques
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and combines different clays to create lines, patterns, and textures. He pushes pottery-making “traditions” by experimenting with materials and firing. Customers ask: Why do you only glaze a pot’s interior? We glaze sparingly to highlight the beauty of the clay’s natural colors and textures. Customers love to touch and hold our work. Our Favorite Bowls and Comfort Cups make customers smile when placed in their hands; the work feels comfortable and natural. Our platters and Grand Bowls are one-of-a-kind, contemporary and elegant, their forms taken from nature. It is also nature, that inspired our name. We observed the landscape around our home and experienced springtime’s wild trillium flowers that blanketed the woods and thought about calling ourselves Trillium Hill. But the tall, stalwart black walnut trees which, we saw every day of the year,
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Four days have passed since Steve loaded the kiln. “What’s the temperature of the kiln today?” Steve asks me rhetorically. He gets up from the breakfast table and he and Jenny walk together down the driveway to the kiln. The time always comes when the kiln’s internal temperature cools from a high 2300 degrees to below 100 degrees. It’s exciting and scary to open the kiln, brick by brick, and look inside. If we’ve done it right, the results are spectacular. That’s why we keep doing this. Steven Skinner and Louise BelmontSkinner own and operate BlackTree Studio Pottery in New Carlisle, IN.
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BE TRANSFORMED. Art has the power to inspire peace, pride, empathy, or joy. It draws us in, suspending time, uplifting our spirits, teaching us something about ourselves. It invites us to be co–narrators in a dynamic story. It may leave us with more answers or more questions, but one thing is certain: it changes us. Spend time in gallery406 and be transformed.
CLASSIC STAINED GLASS AND GIFT GALLERY, INC. Our art glass studio designs and constructs doors, windows, sidelights, transoms, cabinet insets, and lamps for homes, churches and businesses as well as repair and restoration. In our store we carry a complete line of tools, glass supplies and pattern books, for the stained glass crafter. Our gift gallery showcases a variety of beautiful stained glass, fused glass, blown glass and painted glass, plus so much more for your home and garden.
116 W. 6TH ST. / INSIDE WICK’S BLDG. BLOOMINGTON, IN 47404 812-333-0536 gallery406.com
TUES-FRI 9-5, SAT 9-2, SUN-MON CLOSED 250 E. HOOSIER ST. NORTH VERNON, IN 47265 812-346-4527 / 888-484-5277 classicstainedglassshop.com Facebook.com/ClassicStainedGlass&GiftGalleryInc
HINSHAW ROCK’N GEMS
VINE & TABLE
INDIANA ARTISAN
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.
INDIANA’S PREMIER WINE & SPIRITS STORE
NEW STORE NOW OPEN INSIDE FRENCH LICK RESORT!
MON-FRI 9-6, FIRST FRIDAYS 9-8
Vine & Table offers Indiana’s best selection of wine and champagne; distinctive spirits, including Single Malt Scotch and hand-picked casks; craft beers; artisan cheese and specialty gourmet items from around the corner and around the globe; and gift baskets and gift cards.
Indiana Artisan is craftsmanship. It is fine oils and fine wines, handmade soaps and hand-turned bowls. Indiana Artisan is the state’s best craftspeople – from specialty
Inspired Fire Glass is located minutes from downtown Lafayette. Shop customizable jewelry, photography and art by local, national and international artists. Stop by to shop or to see artists in action. Glass classes offered for children and adults. Come be inspired at Inspired Fire Glass Studio and Gallery, Lafayette’s best variety in glass.
TUES-SAT 10AM-5PM
2124 STATE ROAD 25 S. LAFAYETTE, IN 47909 765-474-1981 InspiredFire.com
BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY Brown County’s original art gallery, established in 1926, featuring many of Indiana’s finest contemporary and early art colony masters.
MON-SAT 10-5, SUN 12-5
makers and from the hands of
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1232 S. COUNTY ROAD 650 W. FRENCH LICK, IN 47432 812-936-7255 HinshawRockNGems.com
313 E. CARMEL DR. CARMEL, IN 46032 317-817-WINE (9463) VineAndTable.com EatDrinkEvolve.com
instruments, stoneware, woodwork, candies, brandies and more is defined through Indiana Artisan.
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NASHVILLE, IN 47448 812- 988-4609 BrownCountyArtGallery.org
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For visitor info: 812-936-3418 or VisitFrenchLickWestBaden.com
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19816 HUBER RD. ⁄ ⁄ BORDEN, IN 47106 ⁄ ⁄ 812-923-9463
HUBER’S ORCHARD, WINERY & VINEYARDS
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ESTABLISHED
WEBSITE
Greg and Ted Huber
1843
HuberWinery.com
PRODUCTS Wines & Distilled Spirits, Farm Fresh Produce, Homemade Fudge, Ice Cream & Breads, U-cut Christmas Trees and MORE! TOURS Wine cellar tours daily at Noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Tours complimentary with a paid wine tasting. (Tours not available on weekend days September 15–October 31.
Tradition. Heritage. Family. Words that are often used to describe what you feel when you visit the grounds of Huber’s Orchard, Winery and Vineyards. A historic place that is meant to be enjoyed by everyone and all ages. Explore 650 acres of orchards and vineyards, tour our awardwinning winery, sample our wines, pick your own fruits and vegetables from fields on the largest farm in Southern Indiana, and have lunch at Starlight Café. After lunch, enjoy a cone or cup of homemade ice cream, made from many of our fresh fruits. Our Family Farm Park is fun for kids of all ages and features many activities to make your day on the farm special. Words can’t describe the memories that will be made when you visit. So little time and yet so much to explore at this historic family business that was established in 1843!
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ESTABLISHED
WEBSITE
Greg and Ted Huber
2001
StarlightDistillery.com
PRODUCTS Applejack, Vodka, Gins, Rums, Bourbon Whiskeys, Rock & Rye, and Brandies. TOURS Distillery tours offered daily. Call to schedule a tour!
Starlight Distillery was established in 2001, with brandy distilling. It was a thoughtful decision to produce spirits in the Huber family ¬winery, established in the 1970s. The law allowing distilleries to produce grain-based, in addition to fruit-based, spirits went into effect in Indiana in 2014. The new building addition and distilling equipment were constructed and Starlight began producing grain spirits in 2014. The first full year of production, 2015, included bourbon, malt and rye whiskies, in addition to rum and vodka. The initial releases of bourbon were distilled on a Christian Carl, 80-gallon pot, brandy still. Outside of brandies and gins, Starlight spirits are now distilled on a 500-gallon Vendome pot. The distillery is located in the knobs of Southern Indiana, just a short drive over the Ohio River from Louisville. It sits in the middle of 650+ acres of fruit trees, vineyards, pumpkin patches, strawberries, bramble fruits and vegetables. Whiskey corn is grown on the property, including non GMO heirloom varietals, a red, white and blue.
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10105 AUBURN PARK DR. ⁄ ⁄ FORT WAYNE, IN 46825 ⁄ ⁄ 260-969-8333
DEBRAND FINE CHOCOLATES
MADE IN INDIANA
Delicately made, truly unique chocolates It’s the one gift yo u know they’ll love!
OWNER
ESTABLISHED
WEBSITE
Cathy Brand-Beere
1987
debrand.com
PRODUCTS A vast varieties of chocolates, such as three main collections: The Classic Collection, Truffle Collection and Connoisseur Collection and many other varieties, bars and snack items in which you can indulge. Perfect for gifting, so you are sure to find the one gift you know they’ll love. TOURS Held at the Auburn Road location at 10105 Auburn Park Drive. Tours are available on Tuesdays at 10am and Thursdays at 1pm. Admission is $5 per person, with each guest receiving a $5 rebate off any purchase of $10 or more.
Growing up in a family deeply involved in the confectionary arts, Cathy BrandBeere began working with chocolate at the age of eight. She always loved the creative process of making fine chocolates, and in 1987, her passion inspired her to open the first DeBrand chocolate shop in her hometown of Fort Wayne, IN. DeBrand makes a vast variety of chocolates, such as various bars and snack items, as well as three very distinctive gift collections: The Classic Collection, The Truffle Collection, and The Connoisseur Collection. The Classic Collection, containing many popular American and European preferences, was created for those who prefer classic favorites made to the highest of quality. The Truffle Collection, composed of indulgent oversized pieces made with the same top quality standards, was designed for those who simply love chocolate (inside and out!). The Connoisseur Collection, a world-class eclectic collection made of unusual taste combinations, was developed for those who seek adventure and perfection in delicately made, truly unique chocolates. There is a special gift box for every chocolate lover at DeBrand—it’s the one gift you know they’ll love! The DeBrand name was derived by adding the French prefix “De” (meaning “from”) to Cathy’s last name, Brand. It reflects the European influences for chocolate excellence that have shaped the company since its beginning. Today, DeBrand employs nearly 100 people with four retail shops in Fort Wayne and a mail order department that ships all over the world and can be ordered on www.debrand. com. In 2010, DeBrand officially launched their Wholesale Division which now supplies products to retailers in all fifty states and beyond. Although DeBrand has grown significantly, Cathy’s intense commitment to produce fine chocolates that are second to none in taste, beauty and presentation always remains the basis for everything they do. Chocolate doesn’t get any better than this! Tour their beautiful corporate headquarters to see chocolatiers in action. You’ll enjoy a short video on the history of DeBrand, the chocolate manufacturing process (cocoa bean to finished product), and the origin of chocolate. You’ll also view the DeBrand chocolate making kitchens where you’ll witness the artisan process involved in making their coveted chocolates. Enjoy many samples along the way and see if you can determine your favorite. DeBrand Tours are a great way for people of all ages to add a little fun and chocolate to their day!
LOCATIONS IN FORT WAYNE: >> 10105 Auburn Park Drive >> 5608 Coldwater Road >> 4110 W. Jefferson Blvd. >> 878 Harrison St.
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Greg and Carrie Ehresman
OWNERS
WEBSITE
Greg and Carrie Ehresman
triplexxxfamilyrestaurant.com
ESTABLISHED 1895 Triple XXX Root Beer Corporation 1929 Triple XXX Family Restaurant 2003 Route 66 Diner CUSTOMER FAVORITES Triple XXX Pure Cane Sugar Root Beer and the Duane Purvis All-American Chop Steak featuring a sirloin burger, the trimmings, melted cheese and peanut butter!
An iconic staple, Triple XXX Restaurant, and its famous root beer, are a household name many Hoosiers grew up with. Established as a Triple XXX Thirst Station in 1929, they were one of 100 across the US and Canada. Today, they are the last remaining one selling the original, pure cane sugar root beer, first made in 1895 by the Galveston Brewing Company. And why the unusual name? Owner, Greg Ehresman, said it refers to a rating, based on quality. One X stood for good, two X’s better, and three X’s the best!
As the second generation of Ehresmans to
own the 87-year old business, Greg and his wife, Carrie, purchased it in 1999 from his parents. They continue the family tradition of providing excellent service, real ingredients, and a hands-on approach not found in fast-food chains. Their signature burgers are made with 100% sirloin, ground daily. Menu items are made from scratch, with no artificial additives. Seasonal outdoor seating has replaced curb service, or you can belly-up to an oldfashioned lunch counter indoors, surrounded by vintage photographs and memorabilia. A visit to Triple XXX, and its sister restaurant, Route 66 Diner, provide the essence of wrapped up in one.
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Serving the Great State of Indiana for Over 50 Y ears! OWNER
ESTABLISHED
WEBSITE
Brad and
February 11th, 1965
MeetYouAtArnis.com
Kurt Cohen
ON THE MENU Thin crust pizza has always been a staple on Arni’s menu, but their restaurants also serve subs, sandwiches, salads, burgers, pasta, desserts and so much more! Arni’s also owns and operates its own commissary kitchen and distribution company, Linarco Distributing, that supplies food products and supplies to its own restaurants.
For over half a century, Arni’s has been serving fresh and delicious food with a friendly smile. When you come to Arni’s you’re getting more than just a good meal, you’re experiencing one of Indiana’s finest restaurant traditions. Family and friends all gather here to experience the feel-good environment, great service and one of a kind thin crust pizza. Arni Cohen opened the doors to the flagship restaurant in 1965 at Market Square Shopping Center in Lafayette. Originally seating a little over 100 people, within 10 years Arni’s at Market Square was one of the largest restaurants in Indiana. The company is now owned by Arni’s two sons, Brad and Kurt Cohen. During his life, Arni was always described as a “living legend” and known for how great he was with people. Arni had a philosophy to serve great food at a reasonable price, by employees that treat customers with respect, in return, your business will succeed. Even more important was his approach to the community. He believed that if Arni’s took care of the community, the community will in turn take care of you. This philosophy has been a pretty successful one that has helped Arni’s become one of Indiana’s community restaurants and grow to 18 locations throughout the state. With locations throughout Indiana including Lafayette, West Lafayette, Indianapolis, Greenwood, Columbus, Lebanon, Frankfort, Monticello, Rossville, Crawfordsville, Rensselaer, Pine Village, Floyds Knobs and New Albany; you are bound to find a location near you to get all of your Arni’s favorites. Arni’s also offers full shipping of products all over the United States. To have one of Indiana’s finest traditions shipped straight to your door, visit MeetYouAtArnis.com.
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9104 E. STATE RD. 18 CONVERSE, IN 46919 765-469-2479 407 W. WASHINGTON ST. FAIRMOUNT, IN 46928 765-380-0137
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WEBSITE healthyhoosieroil. moonfruit.com
Artisanal small batch handcrafted pickles. 100% natural with no artificial preservatives, chemical crispers, color additives, or refined sugar. Adapted from our family’s century old pickle recipe, our pickles get another layer of complexity and flavor with the addition of our unique brine made from Indiana’s finest craft beer and spirits.
Frozen Garden’s ready-to-blend green smoothies make it easy to nourish your body with dark leafy greens. You just open the freezer, grab a pouch, and blend. We do all the work—from designing the delicious recipes to prepping all that fresh, mostly local, produce. We ship to 21 states!
Annie Oakley Perfumery, offering world-class natural fragrances and pure essential oils created and hand blended, is the only perfumery in the U.S, since 1980. Visit our studio, open year-round, experience a fun tour of a real perfumery, gift shoppe, festive events, classes, create your own, book a group tour for friends. Located in beautiful Amish country, make it a relaxing and beautiful getaway.
Based at Boyer Farms (a 6th generation family farm) in Converse, Indiana, Healthy Hoosier Oil LLC grows and harvests the crops, processes and bottles premium cooking oils, and delivers their products to customers with pride. Healthy Hoosier Oils can be used for sautéing, grilling, seasoning, and baking, and are healthier alternatives to other cooking oils because they are chemical free. Pick up a bottle at Kroger or a number of participating specialty grocers around the state.
Grown in Converse the Homeland of Indiana
Cold Pressed
Sunflower & Canola Oils
Bad Dad Brewery is located in Fairmount, IN, specializing in artisan beer. 12 cold tap faucets SOCIAL MEDIA facebook.com/ baddadbrewery
are available for a wide selection of tastes. Also featuring small bites/bar food, live entertainment, and adjacent Grains & Grill restaurant.
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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, jewelry, 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. The Watering Can, the sister store to the Warm Glow store offers a unique array of garden theme home decor and garden accessories. The outside pavilion offers outdoor decor, statuary and lawn and garden accessories. They have a large selection of fairy gardens and accessories and offer fairy garden workshops. This is absolutely a must stop destination! Plan a day trip and explore something new and unique. For more information visit www.warmglow.com or call 765-855-2000.
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Hoosier Hops & Harvest Great Indiana-brewed beers, live music, food trucks and more!
named because, well, that was one of the major businesses in Brown County in the 1920s. And while all the booze served here is legal (the still above the entrance is purely for
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EVEN NOW, 165 YEARS AFTER DOCTOR
show), The Story Inn still likes to celebrate the
GEORGE STORY FOUNDED THIS CHARMING
artisan brewers of that era with the 8th annual
HAMLET located on a minor tributary of Salt
Hoosier Hops & Harvest, this year on Saturday,
Creek, its historic roots remain. Set amidst the
August 26th. Here, in the meadows surrounding
woods of Brown County State Park and the
their restored 120-year-old barn, some of the
Hoosier National Forest, the Story Inn is the
best Indiana craft breweries will be on hand
oldest country inn in Indiana. Its destination
showcasing their wares. There’s also local live
restaurant offers a locally-sourced fine dining
music, as well as food offerings including the
menu in what was once a general store. The store
Inn’s slow roasted pulled pork, fire grilled burgers
sold everything from crop seeds to dress patterns,
and other picnic-style fare.
and the latest gossip could always be found here.
Downstairs in the original basement, dating back
owner Rick Hofstetter. "Our goal is to promote
to the late 1800s, is The Story Still, the tavern so
the craft beer revival. We have an amazing
"This is an event for true beer lovers," says
that the public is not aware of. With the help of some loyal friends, the Hoosier Hops & Harvest festival is becoming a premier event showcasing local craft beer in the Hoosier State.
According to the Brewers of Indiana Guild
there are now over 100 craft breweries in Indiana. They have more than 6,000 full time employees and create an economic impact of more than $600 million. Brewing in Indiana is
Hoosier Hops when
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info HoosierHopsAndHarvest.com
[812] 988-2273; TICKETS $30
becoming a big deal again. When you visit an Indiana brewery, be sure and try the Indiana
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brews, and attend events such as the Hoosier Hops & Harvest; you’ll be supporting small, local businesses that create some of the finest craft FOR TI CK ET S & G E N E R A L IN F O R MAT IO N A N D T H E G ROWI NG L I S T OF AT T E N D IN G B R E W E R IE S , V IS IT
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KlubHaus61.com The new KlubHaus 61 is the perfect venue for wedding rehearsals, weddings, corporate meetings/ for an intimate gathering, or larger event and everything in between!
Enjoy a full bar menu with specialty drinks, appetizers, pizza, and salads, along with 7-8 craft beers on hand as well as “the usual!” House brewed beers include wheat, blonde, IPA and Porter.
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People’s Taproom and Brewery
People’s Revel Room
Tomlinson Tap Room
ZwanzigZ Craft Brewery
222 E. MARKET STREET
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2006 N. 9TH STREET
111 W. MAIN STREET
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peoplesbrew.com The People’s Brewing Company provides high quality hand-crafted beer and education to the people of Lafayette, Lebanon, and the state of Indiana while providing community leadership with environmentally friendly business practices. Our staff is fully trained on the brewing process, beer styles, and beer production. We encourage our customers to become educated in craft beers and local beer history. We encourage you to stop by either
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historic setting of the Indianapolis
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City Market as its backdrop serving
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Tap is the ideal place for craft
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70 different styles and currently have 17 beers on tap and 4 craft sodas.
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And then there are those folks who seemingly stumble into success. But with pluck and perseverance and hard work, coupled with more than a little humor, the affable Wilbert Best might have one of the best wine stories in the state.
by Elizabeth Granger
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ELIZABETH, Ind. – When Wilbert Best purchased a southern Indiana farm in 2000, his plan was to keep his day job with UPS and rent his land to neighboring farmers. That worked for all of three months. That’s when one of the renting farmers had unexpected heart surgery, and the farmer’s wife told Best that her husband had retired. Just like that. Out of the blue, Best had to find something else to do with the property. Purdue’s alternative crops program offered some ideas, and Best chose grapes. “I love grapes,” he thought. And then he learned the Indiana Wine Grape Council was having a nearby meeting, so he decided to check it out. He asked, “If I grew grapes, would anyone buy them?” Best had table grapes in mind. He was quickly steered to wine grapes instead, with a word of caution: Do not plant more than one acre. He put in an order for 500 grapevines, which he figured would cover about an acre. But the online nursery offered a 10 percent savings for 1,000 vines. “That’s pretty cool,” Best remembers thinking. And immediately ordered 2,000 additional vines.
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He planted them in weather that was first too hot, then too cold and rainy and muddy. “If the neighbors hadn’t come over to help, …,” he says, shaking his head. “It was bad.” The first grape harvest was in 2004. He sold the fruit to a nearby vintner. And then he started processing grapes for other wineries. “But we started making some amateur wine,” he says and thought, “Wow. This is fun. I like fiddling with this stuff. So I got me a couple little buckets at the winemaking supply shop, and a couple little carboys. In about six months I had 17 buckets and about 35 carboys fermenting and percolatingaway and everybody was loving the wine we made.” In 2008 he opened his own winery. He made four wines that first year. When he took some to his first festival, however, he got immediate advice. After tasting it, people quickly said, “You’ve got to add some sugar to that stuff.” “So began my world of sweet wines,”
St. Benedict’s Brew Works is located on the grounds of historic Sisters of St. Benedict monastery in Ferdinand. The brewery, whose slogan is “Pray-Work-Brew,” sells its small batch craft beers by the glass or in reusable growlers to take home. Specialty beers are also available in bottles. The brewery rotates production of more than 30 beers during the year. Gift items, including t-shirts, hoodies and glassware. The taproom also offers pizza and sandwiches. Special events planned include a monastic beer festival Sept. 15-17 with beer tastings. Check the brewery’s website for details.
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Best says. He added sugar and made the wine syrupy sweet. “It flew off the shelves.” He learned that sugar sells in Indiana, so his focus is on sweet fruit wines. And now there’s a distillery as well as a winery – for whiskey, brandy, gin, rum, moonshine. Four acres are in grapes, six acres in berries. “Nine years later, here we are,” he says. His sisters Rachel and Berretta are his partners. And he adds, “Everything we’ve got here grew out of that farmer having a heart attack and us looking for an alternative crop.” And about that farmer? “His wheat is still out there in the field,” Best says. “He was out there fertilizing the other day. Sixteen years later, he’s still farming. With no intention of retiring.”
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Wilbert Best began his winemaking career by growing grapes for other winemakers.
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Best Vineyards Winery & Distillery 8373 MORGANS LN SE ELIZABETH, IN 47117 (812) 969-9463 bestvineyardswinery.com
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Starlight, Indiana
• Indiana’s Largest Estate Bottled Winery • • Starlight Distillery • Farm Market • Bakery • • Plantation Hall • Starlight Café for Lunch • • Winery & Distillery Tours and Tastings • Seasonal Activities • Ice Cream & Cheese Shop • Family Farm Park • • Tractor Rides to the U-Pick Fields •
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Butler Vineyard Oliver Winery
Brown County Winery 4520 St Rd 46 E Nashville, IN 47448 (812) 988-6144 browncountywinery.com
Butler Winery
6200 E Robinson Rd Bloomington, IN 47408 (812) 332-6660 butlerwinery.com
Visit our Starlight Distillery! Tours and Tastings available daily.
www.starlightdistillery.com 19816 Huber Road • Borden, IN 47106 812.923.9463 • www.huberwinery.com
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Owen Valley Winery
French Lick Winery 8145 W Sinclair St West Baden Springs, IN 47469 (888) 494-6380 frenchlickwinery.com
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19816 Huber Rd Borden, Indiana 47106 (800) 345-WINE huberwinery.com
Oliver Winery
200 E Winery Rd Bloomington, IN 47404 (812) 876-5800 oliverwinery.com
French Lick Winery
Turtle Run Winery
West Baden Springs
940 St Peters Church Rd NE Corydon, IN 47112 (866) 2TURTLE turtlerunwinery.com
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8373 morgans ln, elizabeth, in 47117 www.bestvineyardswinery.com (812) 969-9463 (wine) complimentary tastings of our award winning wines
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Owen Valley Winery 491 Timber Ridge Road Spencer,IN 47460 812-828-0883 Owenvalleywinery.com
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