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Vintage Indiana Wine Fest June 4, 2022

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Vintage Indiana Wine Fest June 4, 2022

Vintage Indiana Wine Fest is the BIGGEST annual celebration of delicious wines produced only in Indiana! We’re dedicated to celebrating not just the wine, but the spirit of Indiana winemakers; the only winemakers in the world capable of blending Hoosier hospitality into every bottle.

This year’s festival features nearly 30 Indiana wineries, plus a ton of live entertainment, food, and shopping experiences! Get to know Hoosier winemakers from all over the state as they gather in Indianapolis for one day of fun and festivities. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore, sample, and purchase over 300 different Indiana wines in one place!

Bring lawn chairs or blankets and make a day of it with your (21+) family, your significant other, or a group of fun-loving friends. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample “Vintage Indiana” exclusive wines, award-winning wines, and wine cocktails, plus the state’s best culinary experts will be on hand with local foods available for purchase! Artisan vendors will be offering handmade crafts and wares. Entertainment will abound with live music and dancing throughout the day, plus a photo booth, character drawing, and more!

June 4, 2022

 AT MILITARY PARK IN DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS!

11 AM – 5 PM | FOOD EXPERIENCE 10:30 AM

Vintage Indiana is an “adults only” event. Only those 21 and over will be admitted to the festival.

No re-entry, no pets, no outside food or beverage.

Purchase tickets at vintageindiana.com.

VINTAGE INDIANA WINE FEST 2022 WINERIES

VINTAGE INDIANA WINE FEST 2022 ENTERTAINMENT

VINTAGE INDIANA WINE FEST 2022 FOOD VENDORS

VINTAGE INDIANA WINE FEST 2022 ARTISAN VENDORS

MILITARY PARK

601 W New York St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Vintage Indiana Wine Fest 2021 June 5th

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Vintage Indiana Wine Fest is the BIGGEST annual celebration of delicious wines produced only in Indiana!

On June 5, 2021, from Noon – 6 PM, join in the celebration of not just the wine, but the spirit of Indiana winemakers; the only winemakers in the world capable of blending Hoosier hospitality into every bottle.

This year’s festival features nearly 30 Indiana wineries, plus live entertainment, food, and shopping experiences!

Get to know Hoosier winemakers from all over the state as they gather in Indianapolis for one day of fun and festivities.

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore, sample, and purchase over 300 different Indiana wines in one place!

Purchase tickets at vintageindiana.com.

VINTAGE INDIANA WINE FEST 2021 VENDORS

MILITARY PARK

601 W New York St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202

CANCELLED: Yappy Hour Howl-O-Ween Edition

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CANCELLED Yappy Hour Howl-O-Ween Edition

White River State Park (WRSP), in partnership with RadioNOW, has canceled the final Yappy Hour event of the season, Yappy Hour Howl-O-Ween Edition scheduled for today, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

Due to this week’s weather and conditions in Military Park, the park has opted to end the series for the season. The summer series will return in the late spring of 2020. Thank you for a wonderful season.

25th Annual Susan G. Komen Central Indiana Race for the Cure April 16

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Race for a world without breast cancer at the 25th annual Susan G. Komen Central Indiana Race for the Cure® on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Historic Military Park at White River State Park in Downtown Indianapolis. The race site will open at 7 a.m. Registration is now open at www.komenindy.org/race.

More Than a Race
Komen Central Indiana Race for the Cure turns the city pink each April, and with activities for all ages and a Pink Parade of breast cancer survivors, the event is truly more than just a race. The 2016 Race will include opening ceremonies, the annual Pink Parade of breast cancer survivors, a 5K timed competitive run, a 5K non-competitive run/walk, a one-mile family walk, Kids’ Dash, In Color Station and much more.

“This year is particularly meaningful as we celebrate the milestone of the 25th Race for the Cure. In 25 years, so many lives have been saved and so much progress has been made in the fight against breast cancer, thanks in part to our community coming together to participate, raise funds and inspire hope,” said Natalie Sutton, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Central Indiana. “Participating at any level makes it possible for us to fight breast cancer in our local community.”

2015 Recap
In 2015, Race participants and donors raised $1.3 million, helping to make a significant local impact in ways that directly benefit the Central Indiana women, men and families dealing with the costly challenge of breast cancer in their communities. Additionally, dollars raised reach well beyond the Central Indiana community as they fund a significant portion of the best breast cancer research around the world.

Registration Information

  • Survivor (Entrant is a breast cancer survivor) – $25
    Includes race shirt, pink bib number, survivor packet
  • Participant – $30
    Includes race shirt, white bib number
  • Competitive – add $6
    Entrant is intent on completing the course in 35 minutes or less. Includes a timing device, special blue bib number, and will be scored
  • Child (between ages 4-8) – $12.50
    Includes a Youth Small or Medium race shirt
    *FREE for children age 3 and under but must be registered to be on-site during Race Day.

Individuals who cannot attend on Race day can support the effort by registering to Sleep In for the Cure®. Visit www.komenindy.org/race to register for the 25th Annual Komen Central Indiana Race for the Cure.

Race Day Timeline
Saturday, April 16 – Military Park in downtown Indianapolis

  • 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Registration Shelter (register or pick up your Race shirt packets if you have already registered)
  • 7:15 a.m. Survivors meet at the Survivors’ Tent
  • 7:30 – 8:40 a.m. Pink Parade of Survivors
  • 8:40 a.m.  Aerobic Warm-Up / Zumba
  • 8:40 a.m. Kids’ Dash (100-yard dash for children ages 2 through 8; all children participating in the Kids’ Dash must be officially registered for the Race, wearing a Kids’ Dash bib and accompanied by a parent or guardian)
  • 9:00 a.m. Competitive 5K Run Start
  • 9:10 a.m. Participant 5K Run/Walk Start
  • 9:20 a.m. One-Mile Family Walk Start

More Information
Visit www.komencentralindiana.org/race for more information on the 25th Annual Komen Central Indiana Race for the Cure.

17th Annual Rib America Festival

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Once again Downtown Indy will rock this Labor Day weekend, August 31-September 3, 2012, when the 17th annual Rib America Festival presented by Indiana Pork Farmers returns to Military Park.

The 2012 Rib Fest music lineup has just been announced:

Live Music

Friday, August 31st
Music starts at 5:30 p.m.

  • Duke Tumatoe
  • Eddie Money
  • George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic

Saturday, September 1st
Music starts at noon

  • Upshot
  • Twin Cats
  • The Werks
  • Ivan Neville’s Dumpastafunk
  • moe.

Sunday, September 2nd
Music starts at noon

  • PictureYes
  • Hunter Smith Band
  • Night Ranger
  • Tesla

Monday, September 3rd
Music starts at noon

  • Dude
  • Borrow Tomorrow
  • Cheap Trick

*All Artists are Subject to Change without Notice.

More 2012 Rib Fest news will be announced here are it’s released.

16th Annual Rib America Festival

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Downtown Indy will rock this Labor Day weekend, September 2-5, when the 16th annual Rib America Festival presented by Indiana Pork Farmers returns. The 2011 lineup is loaded with the biggest names to date at Indy’s biggest and best BBQ and music event. The Budweiser music stage will rock with REO Speedwagon, The Doobie Brothers, Blind Melon, Everclear, KC and the Sunshine Band, Jonny Lang, the Romantics, Truth & Salvage Co. and many more. The Street Rodder Magazine Road Tour will also be featured at the event on Sunday, September 4 only. The Rib America Festival presented by Indiana Pork Farmers is open at 11:00 a.m. daily and is held at the beautiful, tree filled Military Park in White River State Park at the crossing of New York and West Streets.

Rib America Festival presented by Indiana Pork Farmers also proudly unveiled its newly revamped website recently and can be viewed at www.RibAmerica.com. The new site represents the elements that patrons have come to love and expect from the sixteen-year event including the natural park shade and trees, plush city setting, convenience to area hotels and the amazing layout that make the event a true Indiana original. Also available for download is the Hard Rock Café iRib app.

“The consistent statewide support for the annual Rib America Festival is something that White River State Park takes great pride in. The quality entertainment combined with the best Bar-B-Q in the beautiful setting of Military Park in White River State Park make for a truly unique experience that Indianapolis has fully embraced,” said Bob Whitt, Executive Director of White River State Park.

The Rib America Festival presented by Indiana Pork Farmers is a fun filled event featuring award winning barbeque, music, and more! 2011 sponsors for the event include the Indiana Pork Farmers, Budweiser, Coca-Cola, IUPUI, Bright House Networks, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis, Hard Rock Café, Sobieski Vodka, Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Lunazul Tequila, Evan Williams Whiskey, DonQ Rum, Hpnotiq Liqueur and Mr. & Mrs. T’s Mixers. Eleven of the best award winning BBQ teams from across the country will be serving up their finest all weekend long!!!

Ticket Information: FREE ADMISSION before 5:00 p.m. on Friday & before 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Admission charge is ONLY $7.00 (which includes the concerts) after 5:00 p.m. on Friday and after 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Children 12 & under are free.

Reserved VIP Ticket Information: *There are a limited number of Bright House Networks reserved seat tickets (located in front of the stage) for each day. Reserved tickets include a seat, access to private restrooms and access to a private bar. No lines! Reserved tickets purchased before September 2 include admission, after September 2 do not. Reserved tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com.

‘Rib America Club’ Ticket Information: **There are also a limited number of general admission access tickets for the new Rib America Club for Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the event available now at all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com. This area is located in close proximity to the stage and features access to restrooms and a club area only bar. Tickets for this area are limited and are $35.00 per day (ticket includes gate admission).

Live Music*

Friday, September 2nd

  • Reo Speedwagon
  • Rev. Peyton’S Big Damn Band
  • Corey Cox

Saturday, September 3rd

  • The Doobie Brothers
  • Blind Melon
  • Truth & Salvage Co.
  • The Why Store
  • Healing Sixes
  • Can You Rock?

Sunday, September 4th

  • KC & The Sunshine Band
  • The Romantics
  • Beatlemania Live
  • Jennie Devoe
  • Wt Feaster

Monday, September 5th

  • Jonny Lang
  • Everclear
  • The Last Good Year
  • Borrow Tomorrow

*All Artists are Subject to Change without Notice.

Enter to Win A Pair of Tickets

Would you like to go to Rib America for FREE courtesy of Live Nation?  If you would, we have a pair of tickets to give away.

To enter please e-mail us with your full name & valid email address by 9:59pm EDT on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. and one (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a pair of tickets to Rib America.

Your information is confidential and will only be used for contacting the winner and for prize fulfillment purposes.

Giveaway Rules:

  • One entry per person
  • Open to Indiana residents
  • Email us with your full name & valid email address by 9:59pm EDT on Wednesday, August 31, 2011.
  • You MUST be able to pick up the tickets in downtown Indianapolis between 10am & 4pm by Friday, September 2, 2011.

The winner will be notified on Thursday, September 1, 2011.