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2009 Indianapolis Strawberry Festival

Brian Groce — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:02:44 +0000

The 44th Annual Christ Church Cathedral Women Strawberry Festival in Indianapolis is Thursday, June 11.

Serving on Monument Circle begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m., or until supplies run out. The cost is $6 for the “works” or $2 a la carte.

Over 95% of Festival proceeds help fund many local and worldwide non-profit organizations like The Julian Center, Dayspring, Noble Of Indiana, Dress For Success, Gleaners Food Bank, Wheeler Mission, Young Audiences Of Indiana and many more.

This year’s entertainment includes:

Jazz Group – 10 a.m. to Noon
Christ Church Bell Ringers – Noon to 12:15 p.m.
ISO Brass Ensemble – 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
White River Jazz Band – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Murat Banjo Band – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Also this year, we are happy to coordinate with Sen. Lugar’s office as they run a hunger drive during the Festival. Bring in cans to donate, or donate money in their marked bins that will be located on the spokes of the circle. Check out a video from Senator Richard Lugar.

Are you on Twitter? Then be sure to follow @CCCathedralIndy on Twitter to get frequent updates on happenings at the Cathedral!

2009 Italian Street Festival

Brian Groce — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:25:54 +0000

The Italian Street Festival features over 25 different Italian meats, pastas, salads & desserts! There is live music and dancing, and games for everyone. The Street Festival takes place in early June (June 12 and 13 for 2009) at the corner of East Street and Stevens Street, here in Indianapolis, each year. So come and join us as we celebrate our Italian heritage.

2009 Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival

Brian Groce — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:13:20 +0000

The 10th annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival is Saturday, June 6, 2009 in downtown Indianapolis at Military Park from 11am – 7pm. An award-winning festival promoting Indiana wine and food ~

Celebrate with the Indiana wineries as they offer samples of more than 100 award-winning wines (Adult sampler ticket only ~ ID required ~ First 10,000 receive etched wine glass!)
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
- Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel – 12:00PM ~ 2:00PM
- Jennie DeVoe – 2:30PM ~ 4:30PM
- Gin Blossoms – 5:00PM ~ 7:00PM
Browse through the artists booths
Take your kids to the KidZone for some interactive fun