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2024 INDIANA JULY 2024
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
(see also: 2017  -  2016  -  2015)

July 4, 2024  4TH OF JULY
U.S. Independence Day
Nationwide
Every community in the U.S. has a 4th of July celebration.

July 4-7, 2024
Annual Shoals Catfish Festival - Shoals, Indiana
There is literally something for everyone: sporting events, contests, parade, fireworks, fishing contest, cooking contest, and catfish served up piping hot in the food court.

July 7-13, 2024 - 168th Gibson County Fair - Princeton, Indiana
Gibson County Fairgrounds.

July 12-19, 2024  Parke County 4-H Fair - Parke County, Indiana
Since 1921, features a celebration for those near and far that showcases all that the county has to offer. Plenty of things to do and see for young and old such as children's activities, entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, livestock, agricultural competitions and much more.

July 20, 2024  Valparaiso Wine Festival - Valparaiso, Indiana
Wine enthusiasts get ready for a summer event you won’t want to miss! The Valparaiso Wine Festival brings over 100 wines from around the world with unlimited sips and samples. Learn about new and exciting varietals from the experts while you enjoy reds, whites and sparkling tastings.  Enjoy a gourmet snack plate with your ticket and additional food options for purchase from Pikk’s Tavern.  Buy bottles & cases at discounted rates to enjoy at home. Live entertainment.
 

July 26, 2024  Junior Achievement Wine and Beer Festival
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Indiana wineries and breweries come together to provide an awesome tasting event with unlimited samplings. The Junior Achievement Wine and Beer Festival benefit’s Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana to provide our JA programs at little to no cost for local schools. In addition to unlimited samplings, you will receive a souvenir glass included in the price of admission. You can purchase your favorite bottle to enjoy at the event or take home. Food will be available for purchase from Parkview Field.  NEW: Silent Auction! Bid on items from local businesses, restaurants, and the attending wineries and breweries at the festival. Please visit our website for auction items before the event!

July 26-27, 2024  Annual Hot Dog Festival - Frankfort, Indiana
Hot Dog Tent, Arts & Crafts, Dachshund Races, Entertainment, Flea Market, Food Booths. Organizers were inspired by the school mascot, the Hot Dog.   Attendance: 35,000.

July 26-28, 2024  Annual Pierogi Fest - Whiting, Indiana
Pierogis, polka, parades and more. Meet Mr. Pierogi and friends!  Drawing almost 200,000 visitors each year, the Festival is the pride of Whiting. It allows us to celebrate our heritage while poking a little fun at ourselves at the same time. Where else can you see grown women dressed up like our grandmothers (bushas, as we say) in housecoats and babushkas? Or the lawnmower brigade strut through town with sandals and socks on like or dads did? You'll also see life-size polish pastries and goodies walking and talking waiting to take a picture with you. Only at Whiting's Pierogi Fest.   Attendance: 200,000.
 

2017 INDIANA JULY 2017
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
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July 20-22, 2017  21st Annual St. Joe Pickle Festival
St. Joe, Indiana
Parades, fireworks, competitions, kids' activities, dozens of food vendors, live music, pickle recipe contest, pickle factory tours and much more.
 

2016 INDIANA JULY 2016
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new dates

July 15-17, 2016  Wine, Brew & Bar-B-Que Too
New Palestine, Indiana
Teams will compete for $16,000 in prize money at the Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event. There will be Indiana wines and brews, as well as live entertainment all day.
 

2015 INDIANA JULY 2015
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new dates

July 31 August 1, 2015 - Knox County Watermelon Festival
Vincennes, Indiana
Celebrate our community's rich agriculture and fabulous watermelons! The day's events include children's pageants, children's games, music and great food.