fall 2012 edible events SEPTEMBER RIB AMERICA
INDY’S IRISH FEST
BREW BRACKET
What: Rib masters from across the country, including Squealers in Indy, gather at Military Park for this barbecue and music fest. When: Aug. 31–Sept. 3 Where: Military Park at White River State Park in downtown Indy Cost: General admission, $7. Children 12 and under, free. Food and drink tickets extra. Info: ribamerica.com
What: Enjoy traditional Irish food, plus a toast contest, sheep herding demonstration and dancing. When: Sept. 13-16 Where: Military Park in downtown Indianapolis Cost: Tickets, $10 in advance, $15 at the door; ages 13 and under, free. Info: indyirishfest.com
GOING LOCAL WEEK
TOUR DE COOPS
What: This one-week challenge asks Indy residents to eat a locally grown food at each meal. Though there is no central event, founder Victoria Wesseler asks people to visit farmers’ markets, dine at restaurants that source locally and enjoy happy hour at an Indy winery. When: Sept. 2–8 Info: goinglocal-info.com
What: This self-guided bike tour visits a dozen backyard chicken coops in Broad Ripple, Meridian-Kessler, Butler-Tarkington and Rocky Ripple neighborhoods. Bike parking is provided; Cars are welcome, too. Proceeds go to Nap Town Chicken’s Project Poultry, and will furnish a stocked chicken coop for a local school. When: Sept. 16, 1–6pm Cost: Tickets, $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Info: naptownchickens.org
What: Sample and vote on bourbon barrel aged beers from eight Indiana breweries. This sit-down event, limited to 150 people, will feature suds from Barley Island Brewing Company, Bier Brewery, Bloomington Brewing Company, Figure Eight Brewing, Flat 12 Bierwerks, People’s Brewing Company, Ram and Triton Brewing Company. When: Sept. 29, 6pm Where: Tomlinson Tap Room at City Market, 222 E. Market St., Indianapolis Cost: Tickets, $45, includes tasting; designated driver tickets, $5. Info: brewbracket.com
TUTTLE ORCHARD’S CARMEL APPLE FESTIVAL What: Kick off the fall season with a festival that includes a carmel apple hunt, agrimaze and an apple pie baking contest. When: Sept. 15 Where: 5717 N. 300 W., Greenfield. Info: tuttleorchards.com
BLOOMINGTON CHEFS’ CHALLENGE What: Monroe County Community Kitchen presents this sixth annual event, where three local chefs have one hour to cook a winning dish. When: Sept. 30, 7pm Where: Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington. Cost: Reserved seating tickets, $25; bistro seating, limited and sold by online auction. Info: monroecommunitykitchen.com
ANDERSON ORCHARD APPLE FESTIVAL What: This Mooresville orchard’s fest features U-pick apples, homemade apple cobbler with ice cream and more. When: Sept. 28–29 Where: 369 E. Greencastle Road, Moorsesville Info: andersonorchard.com
HERRON-MORTON OCTOBERFEST What: Sample beer, mead and hard cider, plus fare from food trucks. When: Sept. 29, 1–9pm Where: Herron-Morton Place Park, Alabama Street between 19th and 20th streets. Cost: Tickets, $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Info: oktoberfesthmpf.com
INDIANAPOLIS GREEK FEST
FALL HOMEGROWN INDIANA FARM TOUR
What: Enjoy classics like souvlaki and gyros amid live music and entertainment. When: Sept. 7–8 Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th St., Carmel. Info: indygreekfest.org
What: Spend an afternoon immersed in a farm’s diverse ecosystem. When: Sept. 30, 1:30pm Where:”Ewe”nique Farm, Seymour Cost: $25 per person, register before Sept. 24 Info: bloomington.in.gov/farmersmarket.
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OCTOBER BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY FARMERS’ MARKET APPLE TASTING What: Sample apples from a variety of area growers and select some to take home. Cosponsored by Slow Food Bloomington. When: Oct. 6, 9am–1pm Where: Showers Common, 401 N. Morton St., Bloomington. Cost: Free Info: bloomington.in.gov/farmersmarket
INDY WINE TRAIL CHILI COOKOFF What: Seven area wineries pour samples and offer chili. Get your passport stamped at each stop to receive an Indy Wine Trail wine glass. When: Oct. 13–14, noon–6pm Where: Seven wineries are on the Indy Wine Trail. Visit indywinetrail.com for locations. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door Info: indywinetrail.com
CHOCOLATE FEST What: Sample sweets from Indy chocolatiers and bakers, including chocolate-bar maker Endangered Species and specialty shop Best Chocolate in Town. Put on by Arts for Learning. When: Oct. 20, noon–4pm Where: Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis Info: yaindy.org
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