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INDIANA
ANNUAL CELEBRATIONS OF HISTORIC EVENTS
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JANUARY
VANDERBURGH COUNTY
Evansville
Collectors Carnival Antiques & Collectibles Show
(812) 471-9419
FEBRUARY
PARKE COUNTY
Rockville
Parke County Maple Syrup Fair
Enjoy maple syrup camps, historic mills, Billie Creek Village and covered bridges
(765) 569-5226
MARCH
JACKSON COUNTY
Medora
National Maple Syrup Festival
Tour the Working Bush, watch sap turn into maple syrup, visit the petting zoo, enjoy craft and trade demonstrations
(812) 966- 2168
APRIL
JENNINGS COUNTY
Vernon
Sassafras Tea Festival & Civil War Living History
In historic Vernon enjoy the day watching a huge Civil War re-enactment, Major General Lew Wallace and his headquarters, see a working blacksmith, mock battles and so much more.
(812) 346-8989
PARKE COUNTY
Bridgeton
Annual Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous
Tour encampments representing the early 1800’s. Activities include trading posts, canoe races, muzzle loader, tomahawk and knife throwing contests and cookin’ in the Cabin.
Since 1994
(765) 548-2136
PUTNAM COUNTY
Greencastle
The Fiber Event
Over 100 booths.
See spinning, weaving, raw wool roving, workshops, skein and wool competitions
(765) 379- 2576
MAY
HAMILTON COUNTY
Conner Prairie
The Civil War Comes to Conner Prairie
1000 re-enactors will portray a battle demonstrating military tactics of the Civil War period.
(317) 776-6000
KNOX COUNTY
Vincennes
Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
A Revolutionary War event depicting the era of 1700 to 1815 with te Northwest Territory Association
Since 1977
(612) 882 -7079
RIPLEY COUNTY
Friendship
Lore of the Laughery
18th century historical reenactment featuring period music, battle reenactments period livestock, period artisans and more.
(765) 563- 6792
JUNE
ELKHART COUNTY
(June-October)
Elkhart
Amish Country of North Indiana Quilt Gardens
80,000 glorious blooms,
17 gigantic gardens based on traditional Amish quilts
and many other glorious sights
1 (800) 800-4942
PARKE COUNTY
Rosedale
Strawberry Festival
Many festivities
Since 1975
(765) 348-0529
VANDERBURGH COUNTY
Evansville
Freedom Festival
From aerial acrobatics and aeronautics of elite pilots
to water shows, food, carnival rides.
Lots of excitement and fun!
Since 1978
(812) 421-1129
ELKHART COUNTY
(June-October)
Elkhart
Amish Country of North Indiana Quilt Gardens
80,000 glorious blooms.
Seventeen gigantic gardens based on traditional Amish quilts
and many other glorious sights.
1 (800) 800 - 4942
MIAMI COUNTY
Peru
Circus City Festival
Entertainment in the American tradition
Rides, grand parade, skilled performers.
Many famous circuses spend their winters near Peru.
Since 1960
(765) 472-3918
AUGUST
CARROLL COUNTY
Delphi
Old Settler’s Festival Special program and events
Oldest continuously running settlers association in U.S.
Organized 1855
(765) 564 – 3152
DEKALB COUNTY
DeKalb
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Cord Festival
7 days of days events
Many events including annual Duesenberg car show
with 300 classic cars
(206) 925 - 3600
ELKHART COUNTY
(June-October)
Elkhart
Amish Country of North Indiana Quilt Gardens
80,000 glorious blooms,
17 gigantic gardens based on traditional Amish quilts
and many other glorious sights
1 (800) 800-4942
Nappanee
Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival
Over 350 classic and contemporary
craft artists gather on this historic farm.
Country bands, magicians, square dancing and lots of fun.
1 (800) 800 - 4942
MARION COUNTY
Indianapolis
Indiana StateFair
Stopped during the Civil War and resumed in 1865.
First held in 1852.
1 (800) 745-3000
SEPTEMBER
ALLEN COUNTY
Ft. Wayne
Johnny Appleseed Festival
Celebrating the pioneer spirit of John Chapman,
known as Johnny Appleseed ,
who walked throughout the countryside planting trees
in Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas.
Children can meet Johnny.
Vendors must meet stringent requirements and
dress in 1800 period dress.
Everything must relate to history.
Since 1974
(280) 424-3700
(June-October)
Elkhart
Amish Country of North Indiana Quilt Gardens
80,000 glorious blooms,
17 gigantic gardens based on traditional Amish quilts
and many other glorious sights
1 (800) 800 - 4942
MARION COUNTY
Ligonier
Ligonier Marshmallow Festival
Parade, dance, marshmallow roast, games,
bake off for marshmallow queen.
(724) 238-5661
MARSHALL COUNTY
Plymouth
Blueberry Festival
Fun for the entire family
(574) 936-5020
PORTER COUNTY
Valpariso
Popcorn Festival
Honoring America’s Popcorn King – Orville Redenbacher.
Family fun, including a popcorn parade.
Since 1979
(219) 464-8332
OCTOBER
ELKHART COUNTY
(June-October)
Elkhart
Amish Country of North Indiana Quilt Gardens
80,000 glorious blooms,
17 gigantic gardens based on traditional Amish quilts
and many other glorious sights
1 (800) 800 - 4942
PARKE COUNTY
Rockville
Throughout Parke County 9 communities make this a
festive and historical 10 day delight.
Tours take visitors to communities to see the
31 covered bridges and restored historic buildings
as you go through the Amish countryside.
(765) 569-5226
MADISON COUNTY
Madison
Night before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes.
Four historic sites and 5 private homes, along with carriage ride to view the largest number of 19th century style buildings in Indiana.
1 (800) 559-2956
DECEMBER
LAPORTE COUNTY
Michigan City
Festival of Lights
Christmas magic along Lake Michigan Get warm at the huge bonfire, meet Santa, enjoy the winter splendor throughout the Christmas season.
(219) 872-5055
TIPPECANOE COUNTY
West Lafayette
Purdue Musical Organizations Christmas Show
Since 1934
(765) 494-3747
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