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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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Which Fall Festival is Indiana's Best? Cast Your Vote!

By Visit Indiana on Sep. 19, 2017

In Indiana, the autumn season is synonymous with Fall Festivals. But which fall festival is the best in the Hoosier State? We are looking to name Indiana's very best and we need your help! Vote for the Best of Indiana! Parke County Covered Bridge Festival Celebrating covered bridges, historic…

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Reroute Your Road Trip Through This Historic Small Town

By Chris Flook on Jul. 19, 2017

Gold Medal Flour - Redkey, Indiana Redkey, Indiana sits nestled at the crossroads of Highway 1 and Indiana State Road 67 in Jay County. This small town of about 1,300 is currently in the process of revitalization and is, in the view of this author, a hidden treasure in East-Central Indiana. From…

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These Two Festivals Are a Must for Summer Fun

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 06, 2017

August is festival time along the Ohio River in Madison and Vevay. These two river towns play host to amazing festivals in August, which feature great food, music and summer fun. Start with Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues, August 18 & 19, 2017 in Madison. Then take a week to recover (or stay for the…

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Two Huge Events, One Exciting Hendricks County Weekend

By Josh Duke on Jun. 21, 2017

If you wanted an insider's take on the best weekend of the year to visit Hendricks County, I would tell you it may not get any better than July 8 & 9. Whether you like the sound of drumbeats while watching the splendor of a tribal dancer adorned in beautiful colors, beads and feathers or the roar…

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Hoosier Homecoming is the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay's Grand Finale

By Visit Indiana on Sep. 14, 2016

This is a guest blog by Jylian Vigar, Communications Specialist for the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. Photo: Sadie Lebo The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay will complete the last leg of its 3,200 mile journey on October 15, and its final stop will be at Hoosier Homecoming. Hoosier Homecoming…

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Be Inspired at the Decatur Sculpture Tour

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 10, 2016

It’s amazing what one can construct with hundreds of pieces of metal. Maybe even a horse. If you don't believe me, go to Decatur, Indiana and observe “Seat’s Taken’. It is a new sculpture designed and assembled by Decatur resident and sculptor Gregory Mendez. From the front it appears to be…

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Finding (and Tasting) Indiana's Best Tenderloin

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 07, 2016

THIS IS A GUEST BLOG WRITTEN BY WENDY BLAKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MAIN STREET GREENSBURG. If you’re from Indiana you’ve read your breaded tenderloin sized share of articles about this amazing sandwich. I’m guessing each one makes your mouth water immensely, so much so you find yourself indulging in…

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Brown County Hosts 14th Annual Indiana Wine Fair

By Carrie Lambert on Apr. 24, 2016

This coming Saturday (April 30) one of Indiana’s oldest and largest wine events will be held in Brown County - the 14th Annual Indiana Wine Fair. It will include an afternoon of wine, music, food and fun at the historic and beautiful Story Inn. From 12:30 to 7pm, guests will be able to savor…

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Brown County Hosts the National Maple Syrup Festival

By Carrie Lambert on Mar. 01, 2016

It's that time of year ... maple syrup tapping and places all over the state are celebrating but not as much as Brown County. They are gearing up to host the 2016 National Maple Syrup Festival on March 5-6. I had the privilege to attend this event in 2015 and my family had a blast learning about all…

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