Feasts & Festivals
Indiana has a wealth of feasts and festivals. Getting the word out isn't always easy for local communities. Indiana Foodways Alliance wants to help promote such festivities and help local communities be more successful.
Get a taste of some of Indiana's November and December events
November 1-2
Muster on the Wabash
Vincennes, IN, held at Vincennes State Historic Site
War of 1812 battle re-enactments, weapons demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, pioneer foods and traders and vendors
Saturday 9 am-5 pm; Sunday 10 am-4 pm
Free admission; $5 parking
www.spiritofvincennes.org
November 28 – December 14
Festival of Gingerbread
Fort Wayne, IN, held at the History Center
100 gingerbread houses, decorations, cookies and entertainment
Monday-Thursday 9 am-5 pm; Friday 9 am-8 pm; Saturday and Sunday Noon-5 pm; Closed Thanksgiving Day
Admission: $5/adults, $3/seniors and students, 5 and under free
www.fwhistorycenter.com
November 28-30 & December 5-7
Nights Before Christmas
Madison, IN, held in downtown Madison
Enjoy tours of Lanier Mansion, the Costigan House, the Masonic Schofield House and The Heritage Center
Tour Hours: Friday and Saturday 5 pm-9 pm, Sunday 4 pm-7 pm
Admission: $15/adults, $12.50 in advance, $5/ children 5-15, 4 and under free
www.nightsbeforechristmas.com
November 28 – December 23
Host of Angels
Madison, IN, held at Lanthier Winery
One of the Midwest’s largest collections of holiday angels, celestial creatures and cherubs
Wednesday-Sunday 11 am-5 pm
Free admission
www.lanthierwinery.com
November 29 – December 7
Paramount Festival of Trees
Anderson, IN, at Paramount Theatre Centre and Ballroom
See more than 100 holiday trees and wreaths on display
Hours vary
Admission charge
For more information, call 800-523-4658 or 765-642-1234 or visit
andersonparamount.org/
December 6
Dickens of a Christmas
Lafayette, IN, held in downtown Lafayette
Carolers, farmers market, vendors, ice skating, arts and entertainment
10 am-6 pm
Free admission
www.dickensofachristmas.com
December 12-14
The Purdue Christmas Show
West Lafayette, IN, held at the Elliott Hall of Music
Holiday music performed by 250 to 300 students from various ensembles
Friday: 11:30 am (school matinee) & 8 pm
Saturday: noon, 4 pm & 8 pm
Sunday: noon & 4 pm
Admission: $26/adults, $24/sr. citizens (65 and older), $20/students (13-college), $12/children (12 and under)
*Tickets purchased in advance by calling 765-494-3941 or 800-893-3041 or visiting
www.pmojo.com/events/christmas-show/
Past Feasts & Festivals
September 2007 Festivals
October 2007 Festivals
November 2007 Festivals
December 2007 Festivals
January 2008 Fesitvals
February 2008 Festivals
March 2008 Festivals
April 2008 Festivals
May 2008 Festivals
June 2008 Festivals
July 2008 Festivals
August 2008 Festivals
September 2008 Festivals
October 2008 Festivals
