Category Archives: Visit Indiana

September Open Mic is Open to ALL AGES
Georgia Fox Hatfield was known for hosting Friday night Open Mics every week at the Fox Gallery for six years. However, the ability to host her weekly Open Mics was halted during the pandemic, until now! Now, on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, at 7pm, at THE Sip Coffee House (Facebook Link) in Downtown Hobart, Indiana. …

World Cultural Festival Returns to Valparaiso
On Sunday, September 15, 2023 the 13th Annual World Cultural Festival will transform Valparaiso’s Central Park Plaza into a center for cultural diversity from 12 noon to 5 pm. Sponsored by The Valparaiso International Center (The VIC), this family-friendly event will feature music and dance from around the world, international art and handicrafts…

From Campus to Cross-Country: Balancing Studies and Adventures as an Indiana College Student
Indiana state is home to a significant number of college students. Why? Because of the presence of several prominent universities and colleges. Among the state’s most renowned institutions are: Indiana University in Bloomington Purdue University in West Lafayette The University of Notre Dame in South Bend These universities alone enroll tens of thousands of students…

Birthing Barn is the NEW Attraction at Porter County Fair
The Birthing Barn is back! It’s not lions and tigers and bears, but it’s cows, pigs and lambs at the new attraction that opened this year at the Porter County Fair. Kids of all ages will love to see this new Birthing Barn that is located just West of the Carnival…

Porter County Fair
The Porter County Fair runs July 20th thru July 29 th 2023 Lots of things have changed at the fair, and we have focused these changes below. The Grandstand features top-notch entertainment every evening of the Porter County Fair. Other than first-class concerts you can experience the Fireworks, demolition derbies, tractor pulls, Horse Shows…

September Open Mic is Open to ALL AGES
Georgia Fox Hatfield was known for hosting Friday night Open Mics every week at the Fox Gallery for six years. However, the ability to host her weekly Open Mics was halted during the pandemic, until now! Now, on fRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, at 7pm, at THE Sip Coffee House (Facebook Link) in Hobart, Indiana. This…

Valpo Car Show, Swap Meet & Motorcycle Show
Want to Sell your Car? Need to find Parts? Valpo Car Show, Swap Meet, & Motorcycle Show will take place Sunday, August 27, 2023 from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00p.m. at the Porter County Fairgrounds in Valparaiso, Indiana. The show is open to all cars at 8:00 a.m. with registration on the day of the show. The…

Earth Day Brewfest – Portage Indiana
Portage Earth Day BrewFest will be held on April 22 at the Open Air Pavilion in Portage, Indiana. located at 6090 US Hwy 12 at Lakefront and Riverwalk park. Celebrate Earth Day with unlimited tastings of beer, wine, and more. Live music by CHRONIC FLANNEL. Plus some of our areas best food trucks available for…

Cinco de Mayo with the Symphony! May 4th & 5th
Be transported to Mexico with this exciting and festive concert featuring the award winning Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas, led by East Chicago’s own Erik Ramirez. They will collaborate with the Symphony on songs like Mi País, Como Han Pasado Los Años,and Popurri Veracruzano. The Symphony will also perform a variety of Latin…

Live Concert Venues in Northwest Indiana
DYER INDIANA: White Rhino Bar & Grill, 101 Joliet Street, Dyer, Indiana 46311 219-864-9200, Live Music, DJ, Dancing, and More! Website. GARY: Hard Rock Cafe and Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 W. 29th Ave., Gary, IN 46406, located off 80/94. Get ready to rock the region at the brand-new Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Located near…