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Category: Festivals & Events

Everything You Need to Know for Gameday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum

By Visit Indiana on Mar. 08, 2021

Home of the IUPUI Jaguars, the Indiana Farmers Coliseum is a legendary venue. Not only does this versatile arena have an immense history, but it is also near one of the coolest living history museums in the country. This is your complete guide to gameday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The Arena…

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Make Boundless Memories with These Holiday Traditions in French Lick

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 13, 2020

French Lick Springs Hotel Tree Lighting Ceremony, taking place virtually this year. Everything in 2020 has been different, and sadly, the holidays will be no exception. Certain holiday traditions are still happening but some have been put on pause for this season. The most prominent event in…

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Add These 5 Activities to Your Fort Wayne Fall Bucket List

By Erin Okeson on Sep. 30, 2020

As the temperatures cool and the leaves start to change colors, Fort Wayne provides a warm welcome for a fall getaway weekend with your family! Fall is a great time to visit Fort Wayne, with many of the fall festivities and orchards opening, plus some of the great summer attractions are still open…

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This Popular Ice Carving Festival Heats Things Up in Richmond

By Amy Lynch on Dec. 17, 2019

Bringing a little fire to the seasonal ice, the 7 th annual Meltdown Winter Ice Festival heats up Richmond’s Jack Elstro Plaza (this year, Jan. 24 and 25) with two days and nights of fierce ice carving competition, truly stunning ice sculptures on display, live music, an interactive outdoor play…

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Enjoy Down Time After the Holidays at this Northern Indiana Ice Festival

By Carrie Steinweg on Nov. 18, 2019

I always love the time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. All the hustle and bustle of Christmas has died down. And this northern Indiana ice festival is our family's new late December tradition. We’re not a family that jets off to the tropics for the holidays. We’ve always stayed close to home…

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You Have to Check Out Autumn South of Indy

By Ken Kosky on Sep. 25, 2019

Autumn has arrived in Festival Country Indiana, and that means great leaf-viewing opportunities and plenty of fall fun like corn mazes, pumpkin patches and fall festivals. You're going to love autumn South of Indy. Festival Country, located just south of Indianapolis, is home to three cool corn…

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Tastebuds Be Warned: Devour Indy Summerfest is Going to Be Amazing

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 26, 2019

Explore Indy’s dining scene during Devour Indy Summerfest set to run from Aug. 19 until Sept. 1. Devour Indy Summerfest presented by Faegre Baker Daniels is a two-week long event where participating local restaurants offer value-priced, three-course meals. Conner's Kitchen + Bar If you’re not an…

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You Won't Believe All There is To Do in Downtown Fort Wayne

By Erin Okeson on Jul. 09, 2019

Welcome to downtown Fort Wayne, where you can take a seat at one of the best minor league ballparks, take a culinary adventure, and celebrate with festivals almost every weekend in the summer. Fort Wayne is the second-largest city in Indiana and offers convenient family-friendly fun. City streets…

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9 Reasons Your Summer Getaway Should Be in Fort Wayne

By Erin Okeson on May 22, 2019

Your summer getaway begins in Fort Wayne - one of Indiana's best cities for summer fun! With so many outstanding activities (from family fun festivals to the award-winning Fort Wayne Children's Zoo), choosing what to do will be the hardest part of planning your trip to Fort Wayne. Start building…

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Escape to Mayberry During This Nostalgic Festival in Central Indiana

By Carrie Steinweg on May 06, 2019

If you ever wished that you could go to Mayberry, you’ll have a chance to do so May 17-19 when the Mayberry in the Midwest festival takes place in Hendricks County. For one weekend each spring the town of Danville is transformed into the idyllic town that was the setting for the Andy Griffith Show…

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