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Category: Festivals & Events

5 Magical Holiday Experiences You Won't Want to Miss in Fort Wayne

By Erin Okeson on Nov. 05, 2018

'Tis the season for family fun! Take time to enjoy the holidays together in Fort Wayne, Indiana! Fort Wayne kicks off the holiday seasons with Night of Lights on November 21. The Night of Lights is a Fort Wayne tradition featuring the first glimpses of the Fort Wayne holiday spirit. Enjoy the…

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You Have to Experience All of the Fall Fun Johnson County Has to Offer

By Ken Kosky on Aug. 14, 2018

Autumn is just around the corner in Festival Country Indiana! Awesome leaf peeping opportunities will soon be here, and the Fall Fun Johnson County has to offer includes corn mazes, pumpkin patches, fall festivals and more. Festival Country, located just south of Indianapolis, is home to two of…

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Two Huge Events Highlight Labor Day Weekend in Hendricks County

By Josh Duke on Jul. 24, 2018

Whenever I’m asked about the best time to visit Hendricks County, I always mention Labor Day Weekend. In addition to all the incredible attractions our destination offers during the summer months, that particular weekend (Friday, August 31 - Monday, September 3) also boasts two of our biggest events…

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Six Places for Great Live Music in Hamilton County

By Katie Utken on Jun. 20, 2018

It’s summertime and in Hamilton County, Indiana, that’s synonymous with summer concert season. Whether you’re into rock-n-roll, pulsing hip-hop or symphonic masterpieces, there is a concert venue for you. Very few destinations offer such big names in music only minutes away from a booming…

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4 Reasons to Consider a Hendricks County Summer Getaway

By Josh Duke on May 24, 2018

So, school is out, and your family is considering options to keep the kids active while making memories during summer break. Well, that perfect getaway may be closer than you think and more affordable than ever. Make it a Hendricks County summer. Why spend tons of money on gas or flights and…

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The 10 Summer Festivals You Won't Want to Miss in Fort Wayne

By Erin Okeson on May 23, 2018

Fort Wayne, Indiana is home to festivals almost every weekend in the summer! From unique ethnic festivals to art celebrations and food festivals, there is a weekend for everyone to enjoy. Plus, almost all of the summer festivals happen in Fort Wayne’s downtown festival park, Headwaters Park, which…

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Indy Pride: Don't Miss Indiana's Largest Celebration of Acceptance & Equality

By Amy Lynch on May 15, 2018

The biggest LGBTQ+ event in Indiana, and one of the biggest in the Midwest, the annual Indy Pride Festival gives participants and attendees plenty to feel good about. It has been voted Indy's #1 Outdoor Festival by NUVO for 7 years and continues to grow annually. This is an all-ages event with two…

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The Indiana History Festival You Won't Want To Miss in Southern Indiana

By Amy Lynch on May 10, 2018

Quick Indiana history quiz: What was the first capital of Indiana? If you said Corydon, you’re not alone. You’d also be wrong. Sort of. Founded in 1732 when the Midwest Territory was still under French rulership, Vincennes holds rank as the oldest city in Indiana, then operating as a fur trading…

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9 Things You Have to Experience This Summer in Fort Wayne

By Erin Okeson on Apr. 25, 2018

Fun comes alive during the summer in Fort Wayne! With so many outstanding activities (from family fun festivals to the award-winning Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo), choosing what to do is the hardest part! Fill a weekend away with some of Fort Wayne's best summer activities. 9 Summer Activities in Fort…

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9 Old Favorites & New Offerings This Festival Season South of Indy

By Ken Kosky on Apr. 23, 2018

There’s nothing better than getting away and enjoying an authentic festival that celebrates great music as well as local food, drinks and goods. One of the best places for festivals and events is Festival Country Indiana, located just south of Indianapolis. WAMMfest celebrates wine, art, music and…

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