Category Archives: Craft beer

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Pierogi Festival Returns to Whiting

The Pierogi Festival family is wacky and wonderful and held this year from July 27th – July 29th, 2018 in downtown Whiting, Indiana. You’ll find a life-size Polish pastry or Mr. Pierogi himself and a cast of characters that has grown over the years. Where else can you see grown women dressed up like our…

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Farmers Markets

     One thing Northwest Indiana has plenty of is Farmers Markets. Over the years, these markets have changed from your old time venue to be more up-scale and popular activity for young and old.      Some have live music, Craft Beer, Arts and Crafts and even Antiques!  So support your local farmers, you’ll find all…

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Valpo Car Show & Swap Meet Expanding Due to Growing Demand

  Thousands of spectators and automotive enthusiasts are expected to attend the upcoming Valpo Car, Truck, Bike Show & Swap Meet at the Porter County Fairgrounds on May 19th . This springtime event has grown in popularity each year, and the event’s coordinators have recently expanded their available space to provide room for more vehicles,…

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Spring Out to Sunset Festival – #Valpo

Spring Out To Sunset Hill for their Annual Spring Out Festival held on held in May, 2022from Noon to 4pm. You’ll find lots of Family Fun from the Porter County Parks and Recreation in Valparaiso Indiana.Featuring:Family ActivitiesInflatables,Meet the Animals,Vintage Baseball,Live Music,Wagon Rides,Official BBQ CompetitionCraft Beer Garden (during Live Concert in the evening) With entertainment, live…

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Crisis Center Wine Tasting – Chesterton

2020 is the 26th Annual Wine Fest that benefits the Crisis Center.  No need to pick out an outfit, find a sitter or leave your house. Supporting the Crisis Center can be done online via your cell phone, tablet or computer from the comfort of your home. You can show your support by bidding, donating…

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Craft Beer Events

Click Here For #NWI Calendar of Craft Beer Festivals in Northwest Indiana.      ALL ON ONE PAGE! Click Here         We guarantee there’s a Festival EVERY WEEKEND WITH TONS OF FAMILY FUN! From Car Shows, Food Truck Festivals to concerts and parades, these events will have you enjoying your summer weekend !…

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Party Like a Pirate Festival

     The Chamber is swabbing the decks and battening down the hatches to set sail on April 10 2021,  for the annual Party like a Pirate Day downtown Whiting, Indiana!      Shiver me timbers, they’re throwing a ruckus at many ports of call! Tankards of grog, debauchery, and plenty of pirate booty will…

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St. Baldrick’s Moved To Crown Point High School

THE ST. BALDRICK’S EVENT IS MOVING TO THE CROWN POINT HIGH SCHOOL THIS YEAR! St. Baldrick’s is an organization that raises money, support, and awareness for childhood cancer and childhood cancer research. The Crown Point community has previously participated in this event, and this year it is moving from the fire station to Crown Point…

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St. John WinterFest Festival Whiting Indiana Mardi Gras

St. John Winterfest is Feb. 17-19th

St. John the Baptist Catholic School will host its annual Winterfest Mardi Gras on February 17, 18 and 19.   All fest proceeds go to benefit the St. John school.  Join them for three days of good food, music,  a Game Room, Prizes, as well as our Raffle, where somebody will be the lucky winner of the…

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219 Day Returns to the Hammond Civic Center

Mark your calendars!  Mayor Tom McDermott, Jr. brings 219 Day “Back in Rat” to the Hammond Civic Center on Saturday, February 15th, 2020 from 6:00 pm until midnight with the holiday that is all about ‘da Region.  The event boasts free admission with craft beer, food vendors and entertainment exclusively from the 219. This year,…

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