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Friday, August 22

19th Annual Indy’s Irish Festival Sept. 11-14, 2014


Indy’s Irish Fest returns to Military Park Sept. 11-14 for its 19th-annual celebration of the state’s Celtic heritage.

Festival Highlights

Entertainment
The Elders
Burning Bridget Cleary
Hounds of Finn
Tallymoore
Tom Sweeney
The Kells

Animals
Sheep-herding exhibitions, Celtic Canine tents feature dogs representing Irish breeds, such as Irish Glen of Imaal Terriers, Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, Irish Water Spaniels, Irish Wolfhounds, Irish Red and White Setters and Kerry Blue Terriers.


Complete schedule and ticket information: IndyIrishFest.com

Cultural area
Information on Irish American Presidents, the history of Ireland, the Great Famine, origins of popular Irish songs, family genealogy, and notable Irish women. Indianapolis Gaelic Athletic Association will be onsite performing hurling demonstrations.

Kids Activities
Blarney Castle
Moonwalk
Olympic Run
Kerry Putt n’ Go
Celtic Bean Bag Toss
Donegal Duck Pond
Tralee Targets
Limerick Lollipop Tree
Sligo Fish Bowl Toss
GalwayGo Fish
Face Painting
Contests
Art Contest (Saturday)
11:30 am – 1:30 pm  (up to age 12)
Awards announced at 2:45 pm on South Stage
Reddest Hair - Greenest Eyes - Most Freckles (Sunday)
Sign-up 1:45 pm at Craft Tent
Judging 2:00 pm at North Stage
Winners Announced at 2:30 pm on North Stage

Irish Market Vendors

All Irish Foods
Imported packaged foods from Ireland
Bead and a Prayer
Handcrafted necklaces, bracelets, earrings and bookmarks
Because I Like It
Misc Irish scarves, hats, handbags, jewelry, oghams, clay pipes, money clips, apparel, throws, linens
Celtic Clothing
Irish rugby shirts, tweed caps, Guinness caps, Irish t-shirts, Irish jackets, fragrances
The Celtic Croft
Kilts, accessories, Celtic clothing and jewelry
The Celtic Cross
Framed and unframed embroidery and rubbings of Celtic grave stone designs and ancient monuments
The Celtic Exchange
Bars, pewter gifts, ceramic porcelain, silver jewelry, crystal, leather journals, cloth bags, mirrors, soaps, cologne
Celtic Expressions
Shortbread, tea, jewlery, apparel, home goods, Irish woolens, bags, barware, dog clothes, leashes, collars
Celtic Fashions
Embossed, stonewashed, embroidered and printed t-shirts, tops, hats/caps, sweatshirts, kidswear and sport shirts
Chips Ltd
Pet, infant and adult Irish themed products
Classic Irish Imports
Shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry, kids clothes
Dayton’s Celtic Connection
Silver jewelry made from stainless steel, leather and beads
Fireball Designs
Celtic airbrush tattoos
Frozen Light
Sterling silver jewelry with gemstones and exotic garments handmade by artisans all over the world
Giftworks Plus
Personalized custom irish design reverse engraved, etched, shaded wooden frames, heritage personality profiles, magnets, mattes
Green Man Pottery
Stone pottery with Celtic designs, Green Man faces, Celtic dog collars
Harpstone
Handcrafted Celtic jewelry
Highland Kilt Company
Kilts and Accessories, including several Irish Tartans, original t-shirts
Historical Research Center
Computer-generated family name histories and coat-of-arms crests, hand-made embroidered coat of arms crests, shields from Ireland by heraldry artist, key rings
Indianapolis Firefighters Emerald Society 
I.F.D. t-shirts, hats, mugs and bagpipe band CDs
Irish on The Square
Irish blessing prints, coats of arms, heraldry prints, Celtic fashion, jewelry, ceramic tiles, gifts
Ireland in Prints
Jewelry, sweaters, t-shirts, perfume, various other prints and photos, bodhrans
Irish Sisters
Sweaters, capes, scarves, mittens, hats, track jackets, Guinness products, rugby shirts, Christmas ornaments
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians
Miscellaneous crafts and Irish related gifts
My Celtic Treasures
Celtic jewelry
O’Caseys Irish Store 
Celtic gold and silver jewelry, county flags, misc gifts
Sean’s Celtic Creations
Handmade original and traditional Celtic jewelry design
Utilikilts
Men’s utility kilts, kilt belts, t-shirts, kilt socks, belt buckles
Wolf Den Leather
Sporrans, kilt belts, hair wraps, snoods, coin sashes, tails, bottles


Food Vendors

Claddagh Irish Pub
Soulshine
Circle City Spuds
Ben’s Soft Pretzels
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Northside Knights of Columbus
St. Barnabas Men’s Club

Beverages to be served
Soft drinks and water
Guinness/Harp
Killians
Angry Orchard Cider
Smithwicks
Coors Light
Chapman Englishman (Southern English Brown)
Chapman Pail (American Pale Ale)
Barefoot Chardonnay, White Zinfandel and Merlot
Smirnoff Ice


Images: E.J. Musgrave

Elizabeth J. Musgrave writes two magazine food and wine columns: Destination Dining and White Linen & Corks,and is a travel, features, food and wine writer, travel and food photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as the Travel & Leisure Adviser on FOX59 Morning News Show. She also is a speaker, consultant and trainer for hospitality, travel and luxury businesses, P.R., and tourism groups, as well as a radio and television guest and host. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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Sunday, June 1

15th annual Vintage Wine Festival 2014

The 15th annual Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival is set to take place in Military Park Sat., June 7. Hours of the event are Noon to 6 p.m. These are new hours, so be certain you buy bottles to take home early.

More than 300 wines are available for sampling, buying to enjoy onsite or take home. The first 10, 000 adult-sampler tickets with I.D., receive a commemorative etched wine glass. I get one every year and enjoy collecting them. I do wish they would make each year a different design just for fun.

A children's area with KidZone interactive play equipment will be open. Vendors, food concessions and musical entertainment are available throughout the event.

Music headliners include Jennie Devoe, My Yellow Rickshaw and Zanna-Do!. Although outside coolers, beverages and food are not permitted,visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets.
Participating Wineries


Images: E.J. Musgrave

 Elizabeth J. Musgrave writes the food and wine columns: White Linen (Retirement Living magazine) and Destination Dining (M magazine), is a fine-living, travel, food, wine and spirits writer photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Catch her as the Travel & Leisure Adviser, WISH8 (CBS) on FOX 59 Morning News Show. Read Infused, the spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, and in magazines. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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Monday, May 13

Josh Gracin Headlines 14th Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival June 1, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS – Josh Gracin, the US Marine who became an instant fan-favorite during American Idol season two, will headline the 14th annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival Saturday, June 1 at Military Park in Downtown Indianapolis.

More than 200 wines from over two dozen Indiana wineries will be available for tasting. Participating wineries also will sell wines by the bottle and case. Click here for list of participating wineries.

Other festival attractions include the live music performances featuring Gracin, Cari Ray and Jennie DeVoe; cooking and wine pairing demonstrations; food vendors including food trucks; an eclectic arts & crafts showcase and more.

More than 10,000 wine enthusiasts from throughout the Midwest are expected to attend the event billed as “The Biggest Celebration of Indiana Wines.”

 Gracin is a Michigan native whose fourth album is scheduled for release this summer. His previous albums – “Josh Gracin,” “We Weren’t Crazy” and “Redemption” – produced the No. 1 hit “Nothin’ to Lose” along with other charting singles including “I Want to Live,” “Stay with Me,” “We Weren’t Crazy,” “Favorite State of Mind,” “Different Kind of Crazy,” and “Long Way to Go.”

JW Marriott, located within easy walking distance of Military Park,offers a Vintage Indiana overnight package including two adult tickets to the festival plus discounted rates on room accommodations.

Vintage Indiana is presented by Indiana Wines, headquartered on the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Tickets: Marsh Supermarkets and at www.VintageIndiana.com. Advance sale: $22-adults 21+; $10-Designated Driver's; $5-youth-ages 6 to 20; Free-5 and under.

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated fine-living, travel columnist, freelance writer and photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Read Infused, her spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com and catch her as Indy’s Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC. Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, www.BroadwayWorld.com, an in print. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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Tuesday, May 7

14th Annual Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival June 1, 2013

The 14th annual Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival is set to take place in Military Park on
  Sat., June 1. Hours of the event are 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

More than 200 wines are available for sampling, buying to enjoy onsite or take home. The first 10, 000 adult-sampler tickets with I.D., receive a commemorative etched wine glass. 

A children's area with KidZone interactive play equipment will be open. Vendors, food concessions and musical entertainment are available throughout the event.

Music headliners include Josh Gracin and Jennie Devoe. Although outside coolers, beverages and food are not permitted,visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets.


Participating Wineries

Windy Ridge Winery
Art Vendors
Hats by Patricia
Iron Kettle Restaurants
Nature's Bling
Seven Lemons
Vintage Indiana Shoppe


Participating Restaurants

Blue Lagoon Catering
Cobb's Cajun Cooking
Emkay Enterprises, LLC
Glodo's Original Kettle Korn


Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated fine-living, travel columnist, freelance writer and photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Read Infused, her spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com and catch her as Indy’s Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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Saturday, April 20

Vintage Indiana Wine Festival Seeks Volunteers June 1, 2013

Vintage Indiana Wine Festival ~ June 1, 2013, Seeks Volunteers

Volunteers are needed for the 14th annual Vintage Indiana Wine Festival. Volunteers signing up for a three-hour shift will receive free admission, a t-shirt, free parking and a wine glass. Help serve more than 200 wines samples, sell thousands of bottles of Hoosier-made wine, greet visitors assist chefs at food demonstrations and food sales.

To sign up, go to www.vintageindiana.com/volunteer and choose the shift and work area preference.

JW Marriott and Vintage Indiana package includes two adult tickets and a hotel room. Click JW Marriott Vintage Wine Festival Pkg. for the package.

Tickets are available by clicking TicketsPurchase now, or can be purchased at any Marsh Supermarket beginning May 1.Wineries, restaurants, artisan vendors and concerts will be announced soon.

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated fine-living, travel columnist, freelance writer and photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Read Infused, her spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com and catch her as Indy’s Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC. Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, www.BroadwayWorld.com, an in print. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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Wednesday, May 30

Vintage Indiana Wine Festival Schedule 2012


 Vintage Indiana
A festival of wine, food and fun
June 2, 2012
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Military Park-Indianapolis

Taste the Experience!
Join us at the 13th annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival
~ An award-winning festival promoting Indiana wine and food ~

Celebrate with the Indiana wineries as they offer samples of more than 200 award-winning wines.
Adult sampler ticket only ~ ID required ~ First 10,000 receive etched wine glass

Tickets are available by clicking VintageIndiana.com
Adult Tickets:
$22 in advance/$25 at the gate
Designated Drivers: 21 and older
$10 in advance/$10 at the gate
Age 6 to 20: $5
Children 5 and under: FREE
Phone Orders: 1-800-359-2968

BRING YOUR LAWNCHAIRS AND BLANKETS
OUTSIDE COOLERS, FOOD AND BEVERAGES ARE NOT ALLOWED
These items will be confiscated at the gate or if found on the grounds.
No re-entry, no pets, no refunds, no outside food/beverage No Refunds
RAIN OR SHINE
Noon
Beat the Dinnertime Clock
Any busy parents knows getting a meal on the table before your kids break out into the “I’m starving” chant! You can get dinner on the table before the kids think they are starving. Quick and easy recipes from the Indiana’s Dairy Farmers and Indiana’s Turkey Producers will make you look like a champion. The New Hoosier Wine Trail will talk about their favorite wines with this great meal.
1:30 p.m.
Lighten up Your Meals for Summer
When it gets too hot, no one wants to spend lots of time in the kitchen. These recipes featuring dairy and turkey will have you out of the kitchen and enjoying summer in no time. The Indy Wine Trail will entertain your palate during this hour. 
3:00 p.m.
Recipes Dad Wants You to Make
Father’s Day is just a few weeks away and it’s time to spoil the Dad’s in our lives with great food and drink! Indiana’s Dairy Farmers show you how to add cheese to your potatoes while Indiana’s Turkey Farmers whip up a dish your Dad will love! The Indiana Wine Trail will be on hand to guide you in wine Dad will love! 
4:30 p.m.
Get our Your Grill
Warm summer days mean our grills are busy! Join the chefs from Clarks Appliance as they showcase their cooking talents and show us what they grill during the summer months! We will also announce the winner of the contest for those Indiana Uplands Wine Trail trekkers who participated in the year long tasting event! 

Entertainment
2:30 p.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.
Jennie DeVoe
5 p.m. ~ 7 p.m.
Casey James

Participating Wineries
Best Vineyards - Brown County Winery - Buck Creek Winery
Butler Winery & Vineyards - Carousel Winery - Cedar Creek Winery
Chateau de Pique - Easley Winery - Ertel Cellars Winery
French Lick Winery - Harmony Winery - Huber's Orchard, Winery & Vineyard
Indian Creek Winery - Mallow Run Winery - McClure's Orchard
Monkey Hollow Winery - Oliver Winery - Rettig Hill Winery
River City Winery - Satek Winery - Simmons Winery
Thomas Family Winery - Turtle Run Winery - Whyte Horse Winery
Wildcat Creek Winery - Winzerwald Winery

Participating Restaurants
Barto's Banquets and Catering - Baskin Robbins
Bazbeaux Pizza - Big Green Bistro
Blue Lagoon Catering - Boone County Pork Producers
Chef Dan's Southern Comfort - Cobb's Cajun Cooking
Emkay Enterprises - Glodo's Original Kettle Korn
Jr. Chapter of the American Culinary Federation
Little Jimmy's - Port-a-Pit Catering - Taco Lassi
Art Vendors
A+ Images - All Bottled Up in Indy - Cookie Lee Jewelry
Dave's Nepal Attire - Elizabeth Alta Jewelry - Glass with Class
Hats by Patricia - Heavenly Dips - Iron Kettle Restaurants
Jennifer Meeker Fine Art - Klick! Photography - Mushroom Gear
Nature's Bling - Niyama Herbal Arts  -  Scentsy
The Happy Fish Shoppe - The Painted Ladies  -  The Wishing Well
Tiki Trends - Tina's Traditional Old English Kitchen
Trinkets From the Heart - Vintage Indiana Shoppe  -  Xocai Healthy Chocolate

Vintage Indiana is presented by the Indiana Wine Grape Council, headquartered on the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette. Sponsors: WFMS & WJJK Radio,Indiana's Family of Farmers, NUVO Newsweekly, Indiana Turkey, WISH-TV, the American Dairy Association of Indiana, WNDY-TV, Clark Appliance, Indiana State Poultry Association, and Marsh Supermarkets.

For additional information, tickets, and directions, visit VintageIndiana.com, or call 1.800.832.WINE.

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as Indy’s Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, and follow her on Twitter @GottaGo and Facebook. Gotta Go is published on www.BroadwayWorld.com and in M magazine and the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.
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Saturday, May 21

VIntage Indiana Wine Festival Schedule 2012


June 4, 2011
11am - 7pm
Military Park

Taste the Experience!
Join us at the 12th annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival
June 4, 2011 in downtown Indianapolis!
~ An award-winning festival promoting Indiana wine and food ~

Celebrate with the Indiana wineries as they offer samples of more than 200 award-winning wines
(Adult sampler ticket only ~ ID required ~ First 10,000 receive etched wine glass!)

Adult Tickets:
$22 in advance/ $25 at the gate
Designated Drivers:21 and older
$10 in advance/ $10 at the gate
Age 6 to 20:
$5
Children 5 and under:
FREE
Phone Orders
1-800-359-2968

  • Enjoy delicious food from some of Indiana's top culinary experts
  • Visit the Wine & Food Experience Pavillion for food and wine sessions with chefs and winemakers
  • Tap your foot to Indiana's most popular musicians LIVE throughout the day
  • Browse through the artists booths
  • Take your kids to the KidZone for some interactive fun

BRING YOUR LAWNCHAIRS AND BLANKETS!


OUTSIDE COOLERS, FOOD AND BEVERAGES ARE NOT ALLOWED! These items will be confiscated at the gate or if found on the grounds.No re-entry, no pets, no refunds, no outside food/beverage RAIN OR SHINE!! No Refunds! Quick Info

2011 Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Pavillion Line Up- We cook and pour. You taste and enjoy:

Noon

The Dinner Rush
Any busy parent knows that getting a meal on the table before your kids break out into the “I’m starving” chant can be a headache! However, quick and easy recipes from The American Dairy Association, Red Gold and Indiana’s Turkey Producers can help prevent those grumbling bellies. And once you get the meal on the table, we’ll talk Traminette for the grownups. Indiana’s Signature Wine goes great with many meals!

1:30 p.m.

Invite the Neighbors!
Nothing says summer like inviting your neighbors and friends over for a dinner party! But does the idea of cooking fro a crowd scare you? It doesn’t have to! We’ll showcase recipes featuring turkey, dairy and tomatoes that all can be made into great dishes and served to friends! The wineries from the Indy Wine Trail will offer their best pairing ideas.

3:00 p.m.

Recipes and Pairings to Celebrate Your Dad
Father’s Day is just a few short weeks away! What better way to celebrate Dad than with some of his favorite things to eat and drink! Turkey, Tomatoes, and Dairy all go together to create a perfect meal for that special Dad! Pair that meal with some great wines from he Indiana Wine Trail. They’ll join us to highlight the many great wineries on their Trail in southeastern Indiana.

4:30 p.m.

Get our Your Grill
Warm summer days mean our grills are busy! Join the chefs from Clarks Appliance as they showcase their cooking talents and show us what they grill during the summer months! We will also announce the winner of the contest for those Indiana Uplands Wine Trail trekkers who participated in the year long tasting event!


Entertainment
12PM ~ 2:00PM: Brigid's Cross
2:30PM ~ 4:30PM: Jennie DeVoe
5:00PM ~ 7:00PM: Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

Participating Wineries
- Best Vineyards
- Brown County Winery
- Buck Creek Winery
- Butler Winery & Vineyards
- Carousel Winery
- Cedar Creek Winery
- Chateau de Pique
- Chateau Thomas Winery
- Easley Winery
- Ertel Cellars Winery
- French Lick Winery
- Huber's Orchard, Winery & Vineyard
- Indian Creek Winery
- Lanthier Winery
- Mallow Run Winery
- Oliver Winery
- Rettig Hill Winery
- River City Winery
- Satek Winery
- Simmons Winery
- Thomas Family Winery
- Turtle Run Winery
- Whyte Horse Winery
- Wildcat Creek Winery
- Winzerwald Winery

Food Vendors
- AlliCart Catering
- Barto's Banquets and Catering
- Baskin Robbins
- Bazbeaux Pizza
- Blue Lagoon Catering
- Boone County Pork Producers
- Cobb's Cajun Cooking
- Emkay Enterprises, LLC
- Glodo's Original Kettle Korn
- Jr. Chapter of the American Culinary Federation
- Port-a-Pit Catering of Indy

Artists and Vendors
- A+ Images, Inc.
- Cannon Gallery
- Craig Helming
- Dave's Nepal Attire
- Evochi, LLC
- Hats by Patricia
- Heavenly Dips
- Iron Kettle Restaurants
- Mushroom Gear
- Nature's Bling
- Scentsy
- Seven Lemons
- The Village Experience
- The Wishing Well
- Trinkets From the Heart
- Vintage Indiana Shoppe
- Wine Girl Apparel
- Xocai Healthy Chocolate

Sponsors
Marsh Supermarkets, WISH TV, MyNdy 23, Clark Appliance, American Dairy Association of Indiana, Indiana's Family of Farmers, 92.3 WTTS, NUVO, National Turkey Federation, Pepsi, Indiana State Poultry Association

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Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, music, restaurant and performing arts critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, on www.AroundIndy.com and follow her on Twitter @ejmusgrave1 and Facebook.
Gotta Go is published in the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.
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