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Sep.
18
Home to the world's largest apple pie weighing 600 pounds, this four-day festival celebrates autumn's harvest. Visitors enjoy apple-themed artwork, local crafters and artists, pie-eating contests, live music, and apple treats in every imaginable form.
Sep.
27
More than 40 artists across northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan open their studios for this annual weekend tour. Pottery enthusiasts can explore multiple locations, meet talented artists, and discover unique handcrafted ceramic pieces during this regional artistic celebration.
Oct.
04
Celebrating the “Fluorspar Capital” legacy, this Ohio River festival features mineral displays, quilt exhibitions, and a pet parade. The weekend concludes with fireworks over the river after carnival rides and championship barbecue competitions.
Oct.
10
The Illinois Amish Heritage Center demonstrates traditional horse-powered oat threshing during this immersive agricultural experience. Families can participate in hands-on harvest activities and learn about 19th-century farming techniques in America’s third-largest Amish community.
Oct.
11
One of northern Illinois’ largest craft fairs features 375 vendors along historic village streets. Sunday highlights include serving burgoo stew – a regional specialty simmered with three meats and vegetables – following a weekend of folk music and flea market discoveries.
Oct.
12
Over 40,000 runners traverse 29 diverse neighborhoods in this World Marathon Major event. Spectators line the over 20-mile route cheering participants while enjoying live music and cultural performances across the city’s iconic districts.
