Explore festivals: one funnel cake at a time.
This post documents my experience on September 22, 2019. Just next to the City of Greenwood’s tall timepiece… …there was a celebration called Rock the Clock… …where families could spend the afternoon in the Fun Zone… …with jump houses… …motorized inflatables, obstacle courses… …a mechanical bull… …and all sorts of … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 22, 2019. I walked onto the grounds of St. Thomas More Church… …for their annual Applefest… …stopping first at a large tent… …where festival goers examined tons of prizes in the huge basket raffle… …and then continuing to the Wine Spot, where adults … Read more
The Quaker Day Festival is put on by Plainfield Friends Church, who offers a large car show, a craft fair and lunch served in the church basement. 2026 DATE: September 19, 2026Location: 105 S East StPlainfield, IN 46168Website: http://www.quakerdayfestival.org/ **** This post documents my experience on September 22, 2019. On … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 22, 2019. In the picturesque town of Zionsville… …a local winery decided to have a festival… …called the Big Grape Stomp. With a $3 entrance admission… …festival goers received a raffle ticket, a $3 coupon for winery purchases… …and access to a painting … Read more
The Carmel International Arts Festival takes place in downtown Carmel with a great selection of fine artists, various food vendors and live entertainment. 2026 DATE: September 26-27, 2026Location: Downtown CarmelWebsite: https://carmelartsfestival.org/ **** This post documents my experience on September 22, 2018. When I arrived in downtown Carmel, Indiana… …I greeted … Read more
The New Earth Festival encompasses the entire town of Atlanta with over 600 vendors, plenty of food, entertainment and attractions. Get there early and give yourself some time to really explore as there is plenty to see and do. 2026 DATE: September 26-27, 2026Location: Atlanta, IndianaWebsite: https://atlantaindiana.com/?p=94 **** This post … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 22, 2019. Along Ypsilanti’s Cross Street… …and throughout Riverside Park (even Frog Island at times)… …the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival, or YpsiFest, took place… …uniting community groups to bring awareness to our land (Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy)… …our sustainability (Ypsilanti Food Co-op)… …our veterans … Read more
The Michigan Renaissance Festival is a huge Renaissance festival with tons of entertainment, vendors, food and activities. 2026 DATESAugust 22-23, 2026August 29-30, 2026September 5-7, 2026September 12-13, 2026September 19-20, 2026September 26-27, 2026October 2-4, 2026Location: 12600 Dixie HwyHolly, MI 48442Website: https://www.michrenfest.com/ **** This post documents my experience on August 26, 2018. Down … Read more
Dragon on the Lake is a festival that offers a dragon boat race, as well as a town festival filled with vendors, activities and entertainment. 2026 DATE: August 27-30, 2026Location: Downtown Lake OrionWebsite: https://downtownlakeorion.org **** This post documents my experience on August 25, 2018. Through this gate… …you can find … Read more