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Wayne County Treasures: Antiquing in Cambridge City and Architecture in Centerville

by aatourism July 12, 2010

I recently spent a day in Wayne County discovering what attractions the area has to offer. This is the first post in a four-post series about my trip. On my whirlwind tour of Wayne County, the area surprised me with its richness of attractions and welcoming atmosphere. Locals recommend a three-day trip to fully explore [...]

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Get a Great Deal on Vera Bradley Merchandise!

by jwtourism April 12, 2010

It doesn’t matter whether you come to the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale for the bargains, the girlfriend getaway, or the thrill of the hunt – you’re going to leave happy! From April 29 – May 2, 2010 everyone’s favorite shopping spectacular comes to Fort Wayne. (Check out a post that Amy wrote last year about [...]

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Trail of Courage Festival – Fulton County

by erikdeckers September 9, 2009

My friend Jake told me about the Fulton County Trail of Courage, the weekend of September 19 – 20, the living history festival of pre-1840 re-enactors. The participants will host historic encampments and re-enact the French and Indian War, Seven Years War, the War of 1812, the Plains Indians, and the Woodland Indians (Miami and [...]

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Madison Chataqua Festival of Art

by erikdeckers August 31, 2009

On the last full weekend of each year — September 26 & 27 — thousands of art lovers and festival goers descend on Madison, Indiana for the Madison Chataqua Festival of Art. This juried fine arts and crafts show will have about 275 exhibitors displaying their water colors, pottery, wood carvings, metal work, jewelry, and sculpture. [...]

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Swiss Wine Festival Recap

by erikdeckers August 30, 2009

Saturday afternoon found me in Vevay, Indiana, in Switzerland County, along the beautiful Ohio River, for the Swiss Wine Festival. The Festival celebrates the roots of American commercial winemaking, which started right here in Switzerland County back in the early 1800s. I was asked to be a celebrity grape stomper by my friend Kendal Miller, [...]

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Chainsaw Carving Competition at Bear Hollow Fall Fest, Sept. 18 – 20

by erikdeckers August 26, 2009

If you’ve ever wondered how huge logs get transformed into works of art, wonder no more. Instead, visit St. Croix, Indiana (Perry County) from September 18 – 20 to the annual Bear Hollow Fall Fest for the chainsaw carving competition and demonstration. The festival is expected to attract 15,000 people. Eight of the top carvers [...]

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Grape Stompers Lineup for the Swiss Wine Festival

by erikdeckers August 26, 2009

I’ve been asked to be a celebrity grape stomper at the Swiss Wine Festival in Vevay, IN by my friend, Kendal Miller, PR coordinator of Switzerland County Tourism. The competition begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 29 right there in Vevay (pronounced “VEE-vee.” Don’t ask). If you’re going to be in the area, swing [...]

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The Bean Blossom Blues, Brews, and BBQ Music Festival

by erikdeckers August 26, 2009

If you like blues and you like barbecue (and who doesn’t?), you need to get to the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park for the 2009 Bean Blossom Blues Fest. The festival, otherwise known as The Bean, is a 4-day camping, music, and food festival that brings together all that is good and pure in musical [...]

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Ride the WFMS Fair Train, bring a friend for free

by ammagan August 18, 2009

Thinking about riding the WFMS FairTrain to the Indiana State Fair? You can take advantage of a 2-for-1 deal on advance sale tickets offered by the Indiana Transportation Museum and KeyBank. Advance sale FairTrain tickets are available at all Hamilton County Key Bank locations during regular banking hours. Two adult tickets can be purchased for [...]

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Take a day trip to Hagerstown

by ammagan July 25, 2009

Mention Hagerstown, Indiana in a room full of Hoosiers and you’re likely to hear about Welliver’s Smorgasbord and Abbott’s Candy Shop. Both are icons in the small town in East Central Indiana. To be sure, a trip to Hagerstown would not be complete without a stop at the famed eatery and confectionery. Welliver’s has been [...]

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