Open year round

See 1,418 vascular plant species within park boundaries. Ranked 7th in the nation.

Northern Indiana

The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, authorized by Congress in 1966, is located approximately 50 miles southeast of Chicago, Illinois in the counties of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte in Northwest Indiana. The national lakeshore runs for nearly 25 miles along southern Lake Michigan, bordered by Michigan City, Indiana on the east, and Gary on the west. The park contains approximately 15,000 acres, 2,182 of which are located in Indiana Dunes State Park and managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Miles of beaches, sand dunes, bog, wetlands, woodland forests, an 1830's French Canadian homestead, and a working 1900 era farm combine to make the national lakeshore a unique setting. Visit their website for more information. http://www.nps.gov/indu/

Bloomington, Indiana

The Week of Chocolate a Community Wide Celebration

A week of entertainment, fine food, chocolate, contests, all you can eat days and much more await the visitor in Bloomington , Indiana. Come join in the festive events hosted by several renowned local vendors. Wine and dine through the week and  finish up with the All you can eat festival on Saturday.

More info: http://www.weekofchocolate.com

March 1 & 2, 2008

Mansfield, Indiana

Mansfield Village Maple Syrup Festivities

March 1 & 2, 2008   Mansfield, Indiana
Located in the Mansfield Village in Parke County, IN, enjoy maple syrup and pancakes, maple products, demonstrations, unique shops, festival food, arts & crafts and entertainment. Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. For more info contact Pat McCarter at 765-653-4026 or visit www.mansfieldvillage.com

May 28 - June 1  2008

Us 40

5th Annual Historic US 40 Yard Sale

Businesses and Individuals along the Historic National Road in Indiana are eagerly anticipating the third annual Dawn to Dusk Yard Sale!

This event will be held along Historic US 40 (aka Antique Alley in Indiana) from Baltimore to St. Louis from May 28 through June 1, 2008.

More Info: http://www.oldstorefrontantiques.com/
 

Saturday and Sunday June 13 & 14, 2008

Clay City, Indiana

Clay City, Indiana Pottery Festival

The Clay City Pottery Festival is an annual event that attracts thousands of people from all over the United States. Clay City is a small rural community of about 1020 residents. At Pottery Festival time the whole town is alive with activities. The activities are centered around the pottery that is over 120 years old and still operated by the fourth generation of the founders of the pottery. Other events of interest are a craft show and sale, flea market, antique cars and farm equipment, area yard sales, and the annual quilt show organized by the Clay City Calico Quilters. There are also many food stands all around town. Come and spend some time in our small rural community and see what the Pottery is all about.

More Info: http://www.claycitypottery.com/festival.html

Whiting, Indiana

Whiting 4th of July Festival and Parade

Whiting's 4th of July celebration is second to none! One of the oldest continuous 4th of July parades is held in our fair city as people gather on Indianapolis Blvd. and down through 119th Street to Whiting Park, our traditional parade route. Bands, floats, civic organizations, clowns and horses are all part of each year's exciting patriotic parade.

And Whiting's celebration includes not only the parade but a huge amusement carnival held at Lakefront Park during the 4th of July week.. The celebration on the Lakefront features traditional children's and adult rides and amusements. There's a Beer Garden with live entertainment too. And nothing is as exciting as the final Fireworks right here on the shores of Lake Michigan each year.
 

More info: http://www.whitingindiana.com/events_july_4th.shtml

Vevay, Indiana

Swiss Wine Festival

The Swiss Wine Festival is an annual celebration of the Vevay and Switzerland County's cultural heritage.  The festival offers an incredible variety of activities and entertainment for all ages.  Some of the activities include: Wine Tasting, Grand Parade, Riverboat Cruises, Three Stages of Entertainment, Fireworks Show, Amusement Rides, Beer Garden and much more.

More Info:  http://www.swisswinefestival.org/

Peru, Indiana

Miami County Heritage Days

A time line event! There is something for everyone! Living history camps, blanket traders, native American drum and dance! See black powder and hawk throwing demonstrations and hosier ladies aside side saddle shows! Working wood carvers and flint knappers! watch the cowboy mounted shooters competition! Old fashion music, food and crafts! Bring your family and friends and help celebrate your heritage.

More Info: http://www.indianafestivals.org/august.html