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I GO FOR THE FOOD

Posted Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 5:23 PM
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Warmer weather is creeping over Indiana and with it comes the festivals. I enjoy taking the time to visit a few different festivals during the year. Generally, I could care less about the crafts and flea markets. I go for the food.

Corndogs and a lemon shake-up. Deep fried Oreo's and fish sandwiches. Possibly even that new treat you have never heard of.

I have compiled a list of some festivals throughout Indiana and many of them focus on a food.

*	Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous -- May 24-25 -- I love the crick taters.
*	Vintage Indiana in Indianapolis -- June 7 -- An oenophiles dream.
*	Frankfort Hot Dog Fest -- July 25-26 -- They have every possible topping.
*	Jasper Strassen Fest -- July 31 - August 3 -- German food and beer.
*	WellSpring Barbeque Fest in Martinsville -- August 9 -- Many types of smoked goodness.
*	Ligonier Marshmallow Fest -- August 29 -- September 1 -- Marshmallows!!
*	Little Italy in Clinton -- August 29 -- September 1 -- Excellent eggplant parmesan
*	Forth Street Fest -- August 30- 31 -- Really an art festival, but is located on Restaurant Row in Bloomington.
*	Tipton County Pork Fest -- September 4-6 -- "World Famous #1 Tipton County Pork Chop."
*	ICS Chili Cook-Off -- September 6 -- The State Championship!
*	Popcorn Festival of Clay County -- October 2-5 -- Brazil is Orville Redenbacher's hometown.
*	Bloomfield Apple Fest -- October 3-4 -- A yearly tradition.
*	Parke County Covered Bridge Festival -- October 10-19 -- My personal favorite. Food galore.

Sure does sound delicious. I know I am going to visit more than a few. Maybe I will see you there.

If you have any questions about any food or restaurant topic feel free to contact me at mattmason628@sbcglobal.net

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Those are the fish sandwiches I remember from growing up.

-- Posted by junkmail on Fri, May 9, 2008, at 9:36 AM

There used to be a trailer that would travel to Linton and Jasonville...probably more places...called The Fish King. There weren't any festivals accompanying it, just set up outside the IGA for a few days. Those were the best fish sandwiches.

-- Posted by virginia is for lovers on Fri, May 9, 2008, at 8:13 AM

The fish stand is still at the Apple Festival. I enjoyed one of the sandwiches this past year. It's usually on the hill across from the high school parking lot.

-- Posted by EggMan on Thu, May 8, 2008, at 11:34 AM

The Bloomfield Apple Festival used to have the best fish sandwiches, but I haven't seen that trailer the past two years. It was initials... something like J & T or something...

-- Posted by The Raven on Thu, May 8, 2008, at 9:26 AM

Alas, I cannot remember them all.

-- Posted by matt on Wed, May 7, 2008, at 8:17 PM

how could you forget to mention the Sullivan Corn Festival???????

-- Posted by TDavid on Wed, May 7, 2008, at 7:55 PM

Welcome to the Blogging community...sounds like you have a good handle on the 'must eat" places around the state -- my kind of guy. Yum Yum.

-- Posted by Wordmaster on Wed, May 7, 2008, at 6:36 PM