Indiana Insider Blog

Fort Wayne, Indiana is home to festivals almost every weekend in the summer! From unique ethnic festivals to art celebrations and food festivals, there is a weekend for everyone to enjoy. Plus, almost all of the summer festivals happen in... Read more

The biggest LGBTQ+ event in Indiana, and one of the biggest in the Midwest, the annual Indy Pride Festival gives participants and attendees plenty to feel good about. It has been voted Indy’s #1 Outdoor Festival by NUVO for 7 years and continues to... Read more

Quick Indiana history quiz:  What was the first capital of Indiana? If you said Corydon, you’re not alone. You’d also be wrong. Sort of. Founded in 1732 when the Midwest Territory was still under French rulership, Vincennes holds rank as... Read more

Fun comes alive during the summer in Fort Wayne! With so many outstanding activities (from family fun festivals to the award-winning Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo), choosing what to do is the hardest part! Fill a weekend away with some of... Read more

There’s nothing better than getting away and enjoying an authentic festival that celebrates great music as well as local food, drinks and goods. One of the best places for festivals and events is Festival Country Indiana, located just south of Indianapolis.... Read more

Is there anything more Americana than Mayberry? I believe the iconic Andy Griffith Show continues to withstand the test of time because of its values. It represents simple, small-town living and relationships forged from slowing down and enjoying life. With that... Read more

Veganism tops several respected reports on dining trends to watch in 2018. Taking vegetarian eating one step further, vegans avoid all animal products including butter, eggs and cheese in strict favor of fruits, vegetables, grains and plant-based proteins like beans... Read more

If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate New Year’s Eve and have an enjoyable weekend getaway, Festival Country Indiana is the place to be. Located just south of Indy, Festival Country is the site of three great parties to... Read more

This is a special year for us at the South Shore CVA, as it’s our tenth year displaying the iconic “A Christmas Story” display windows for “A Christmas Story” Comes Home! Six displays have turned into seven, we’ve added a... Read more