www.ag.purdue.edu/extension/springfest
765-494-8491

Purdue University Campus
Contact: Purdue Extension
Agricultural Administration Building
615 W. State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2053

Spring Fest is an annual event giving the opportunity for students of all ages to learn about animals, art, astronomy and more in two full days of hands- on activities. The Bug Bowl is on of many parts of Spring Fest and is the largest known insect event of its kind. Nearly 30,000 people attend this event each year.

www.roundthefountain.org
765-423-2483

Courthouse Square - This juried art fair at the end of May has one of the finest displays of water color art and other mediums in the Midwest. This event is FREE and open to all.

Future dates:
May 26, 2012
May 25, 2013

www.tasteoftippecanoe.org
Tippecanoe Arts Federation, 765-423-2787

Downtown - A festival of food and fun for all ages! Dance to live music, sample culinary delights, watch and taste cooking demonstrations and enjoy the many festivities!

Future dates:
June 16, 2012
June 15, 2013
June 21, 2014

www.indianafiddlersgathering.org
765-742-1419

Tippecanoe Battlefield, Battle Ground - The Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering is a three-day acoustic music festival featuring the best in old-time, bluegrass, swing jazz fiddle, string band, Celtic and ethnic music on one stage.

Future dates:
June 22-24, 2012
June 28-30, 2013
June 27-29, 2014

www.dancinginthestreets.net
765-742-4041

Downtown - A summer night of music and fun including; a classic car and motorcycle cruise, tasty food, beer & wine and three stages of the best live entertainment.

Future dates:
July 21, 2012
July 20, 2013
July 14, 2014

www.uptownjazzandblues.com
765-742-4041
Greater Lafayette Commerce

Downtown Lafayette - Jazz and Blues music along with food and drink, a combination that is just right on a hot summer night!

Future dates:
August 25, 2012
August 31, 2013
August 30, 2014

www.artonthewabash.com

Contact: City of West Lafayette: bshaw@westlafayette.in.gov

Tapawingo Park - A juried artist’s fair located along the banks of the Wabash River. Participation in the art fair is open to Indiana artists, living in Tippecanoe and the surrounding counties.

Future dates:
September 16, 2012

www.tcha.mus.in.us/feast.htm
765-476-8411

Fort Ouiatenon, West Lafayette - An authentic re-creation of an 18th century gathering of French and Native Americans at a fur trading outpost. Enjoy acres of activities, savor foods roasted, brewed and cooked over open fires, indulge yourself and the group with music, dancing, storytelling and competitions of the day. It’s lively, brimming with family fun and rich with experiences. It’s the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon held annually in the fall at Fort Ouiatenon (pronounced We-ah-te-non). Named an ABA Top 100 Festival and Events in 2008 and 2010!

Future dates:
September 22-23, 2012
October 5-6, 2013
October 4-5, 2014

www.dickensofachristmas.com
765-742-4041
Contact Greater Lafayette Commerce

Downtown is filled with carolers, costumed characters from Dickens’ novels, carriage rides, live entertainment, food and demonstrating artisans. Followed by a holiday lighting ceremony at Riehle Plaza.

Future dates:
December 1, 2012
December 7, 2013
December 6, 2014

www.purdue.edu/pmo/christmas.shtml
765-494-3941 or 800-893-3041
Elliott Hall of Music, Purdue University
712 3rd Street, West Lafayette

Presented annually by Purdue Musical Organizations in Purdue University’s Elliott Hall of Music, the Purdue Christmas Show draws more than 15,000 patrons in one weekend. Don’t miss PMO’s pinnacle, most powerful production of the year where you’ll enjoy dance, glitz and toe-tapping holiday favorites, along with traditional hymns with cathedral-like reverence.

The show lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes and features the talents of more than 250 student performers. Group and bus friendly event! An ABA Top 100 Event! Group discounts available! A great way to kick off the holidays!

Future dates:
December 1-2, 2012
December 7-8, 2013
December 6-7, 2014