Let's get the complaints out of the way:…read more Early entry in to the building was at 10am. We did not get inside till 10:15am. It took 5 guys to put up the enter / exit sign. Post and emails said the building was heated. It may have been heated but it wasn't very warm. Music should have been turned off and a mic used to give instructions to people waiting. One young lady about 5 ft tall was not adequate to project over the crowd of mostly adults that weren't taught how to form lines. One last complaint WHY WAS UNIQUE HOME SOLUTIONS THERE?!?!? Out of place and not fitting with the event. No T-shirtso over xl. It's a carb lovers event. Next year do some 2 - 4 xl shirts. The good: Event space was bigger. Lines went much faster with the 4 stop stations. Whomever thought of that GOOD JOB! The flow was actually flowing. Lots more seating and tall tables. Great selections even from as far as Kokomo. Nada and Joella were the two best and most cheesy macs. Excellent event! Can't wait till next year. It's a nice break for the winter blahs.

Nice event but a little chaotic until the crowds died down around 2:00. Signage would have been…read morehelpful as it was difficult to see which line led to each vendor. My favorites were the creations from NADA and Wildcat. I hadn't visited either of those restaurants yet so now both are on my list. Will visit soon! Some of the vendors ran out of food before I could get to their area, which was disappointing. Fat Dan's, Clustertruck, and Sangrita were three that I really wanted to try but were out by the time I made it to their areas. It was difficult to state which was the true favorite when we hadn't sampled them all. I would suggest a larger area for next year, with separation between the tables for a more orderly event. The lines were so long and wide that it was difficult to tell which vendor's line you were in until you progressed to the table. Separation between the tables, signs above the tables, and a larger area would make this a five star event.

Second year at Zoobilation and just as impressed as the first time. This year's theme was Tropical…read moreNights and I loved all the bright, vibrant colors throughout the zoo. If you haven't been before, the entire zoo is transformed with food vendors lined along the walkways from some of the best restaurants in town. There are also coffee stands, tea stations, and little pop-up bars scattered everywhere. Live music, different genres, were peppered throughout the zoo as well, which makes the whole experience even better; something for everyone. It's one of my favorite fundraisers in Indy. Already looking forward to next year.

Albert in the waters area was so knowledgeable & fun during zoobilation! Thanks Albert!…read moreThe event was fantastic with food, music & animals.

First time going and it was planned very well. Staff and guests were all friendly and in a good…read moremood. Held at the Pan Am pavilion this year, saying they could set up for rain or shine. Weather was great Friday evening. Lucky us because if this was held earlier, it would've been uncomfortably sweltering. Event was offered two days, Friday from 5p to 10p and Saturday 3p to 8p. Alcohol serving ended 30 minutes to closing time. You could have bought tickets for one night or both. There's an upcharge if you wanted food or the VIP wines. A few weeks before the event, the FB page listed a $5 off coupon code and a $15 discount if you bought the ticket at Big Red liquor store. I wish I waited to buy my ticket to get the discounts but I wasn't sure if it was going to sell out. We walked in, was wristbanded, received our cute wine glasses, 20 tasting tickets, and a free beer sample ticket. There were food trucks on-site that you could pay out of pocket. We had a dinner reso later so i didn't get to try the food but it certainly smelled good. There was seating near the stage. Plenty of porter potties with hand washing station. Informal lines and walking around to sample wines. You could clean your glass at most tables with a water bottle and then dump into the bucket. Total of 1 oz pours and they're not allowed to put more than that at one time but you can resample with another ticket. At first i was disappointed with the pour size but by golly! 20 samples plus some freebies really was enough. If it weren't for our reso we could've easily spent 3-4 hours here. I started with whites but quickly switched to the reds because i prefer dry, oak, and whiskey. My favourites included Suite Michelle riesling and reds; Cooper Hawks almond, moscato, and cab; St. James peach; Constellation 7 moons and Cooper & Thief bourbon wine; and 520 bourbon and chocolate wine (tastes like a tootsie roll!). Thank you for such a great time!!

The inaugural Indianapolis Wine Festival exceeded expectations. Even though the event was new to…read moreIndy, the organizers have planned similar events in other cities. The IWF appeared well-run and it made for a good experience. The IWF was a two day event, with separate tickets for each night. Because of inclement weather, Friday night was cancelled and tickets were honored for Saturday. I wasn't sure what to expect since it's a new event, and they ended up having a big turnout on Saturday afternoon. The wine tasting went for a full five hours, and people arrived on a staggered basis. Lines for check-ins lasted no longer than a few minutes. Kudos for hosting the event for a long duration and allowing people to come back. As far as the wine tasting, there were 30+ booths to choose from. Most featured several reds and whites with a few dessert wines thrown in. I concentrated on the reds and they were fairly solid. Most of the selections were middle tier so don't expect a lot of high-priced vino. The lines weren't bad at all, at least toward the second part of the event. I just asked for a couple of samples (moving out of the way in between), then hit the next booth. There were some nice features of IWF I did not expect. There was a mini beer garden and admission included a pint of beer. That's a nice change of pace especially on a hot day. Free water was also included, and one of the sponsors offered free flavored water which really come in handy. There were a few food trucks on-site, and Maple Leaf Farms offered free samples of duck. There was also free popcorn and I certainly took advantage of it. Since the food options were fairly limited, I recommend eating somewhere else beforehand. Indianapolis Wine Festival was pretty good especially since it was new. The price point was on par with other events, though technically you don't get unlimited tasting (you get 20 sampling tickets but it didn't matter anymore toward the end). There were some nice perks, decent wines, and you didn't spend most of your time waiting in line.

Such a great experience! There were so many people here, but surprisingly, it didn't feel super…read morecrowded, and I never had to wait in line more than a minute to get a food sample or refill my wine glass. That's a testament to the people who were running the show and the restaurant staff who were manning the booths. Bravo to everyone involved in this event! I can't even tell you how many restaurants were represented here, but there were lots. And I loved getting unlimited samples! My favorites were the chocolate pot de cremes from Gallery Pastry Shop and the apple pies from Pots + Pans ... are you sensing that I like dessert? Because I do. When you walk into this event, you grab a wine glass and a wearable badge-type-thing, and every time you get an alcoholic beverage, the people at the booth put a check on your badge. You are only allowed like 12 wine or beer samples, but the pours are generous here, so 12 is more than enough. The dress code seems to be all over the board. I saw dresses and heels and also jean shorts and flip flops. It's kind of like just wear what you want.

Y'all if you missed this event.... I'm so sorry! It was incredible! I won tickets thru Yelp and…read morehave been looking forward to it for WEEKS! Sooooo much amazing food, wine, and beer! I took one of my best girlfriends with me and we both agreed. This will now become an annual event for us. Be prepared to enter the food coma stage before leaving. UNLIMITED tastings y'all!!! You are limited to 12 beer/wine tastings but that's more than plenty. I suggest arriving early. We were first in line but got there about 35 minutes early. The line quickly grew. Like Indy Vintage Wine Festival type long. If you come at 1 be prepared to wait a while. We never had to wait long for a tasting though which says a lot for the crowd! The vendors were ON IT and so friendly. Some of my favorites were; Dan Dan Duck - Oakley's Bistro and Maple Leaf Farms Veal Osso Bucco Ravioli - Ruth's Chris Country Style Pork Rib with Chipotle Lime Slaw - Meridian Restaurant Chocolate Pot de Cremes - Gallery Pastry Shop (I might've gone back for seconds....maybe thirds don't judge.... They were THAT good) Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese frosting (from the heavens) - Bier Brewery (YES they have cake! I was shocked too...again went back forseconds :)

This was my first time coming to this event. There was no charge to attend. The atmosphere was…read morefull of excitement and positive energy. The location seemed easy to find with ample parking nearby. Hint....check the area for parking lot fees, as I saw prices from $5-$20 all which were near each other. The outside area was easy to walk around with a lot of open space. They had one street with food trucks lined up on both sides. Boy oh boy............tough decision on where to eat! There are also many restaurants near if you're wanting full service. There were several tents for business related items for purchase and sampling (if relevant) There were bleachers outside for the drum competition although space was somewhat limiting and no shade provided. The inside venue offered more seating. We sat inside to watch the smaller Drum Corp groups perform for competition and awards. They had a full service bar inside including snacks for purchase. I thoroughly enjoyed the event, however, it would be nice to see it increase with more vendors and activities. There is a lot of potential for this event to blossom into something really big. If you're in the area next year, I definitely recommend coming to it.

Getlostindiana was invited to attend the "Taste of Speedway" event this evening, held at the…read moreDallara IndyCar Factory. What a fun way to sample the local tastes (nearly 40!) from "Exhausted Parent" ice cream to human grade rotisserie chicken flavored dog treats! You read that right. Go ahead. Read it again if you need to, then refer to the photos to see how humans can eat these treats. Aaaaanyway, enjoy these photos. The final photo is all the loot that came home with me! And with that, "The Snack Shack" is stocked for the summer! I don't have a dog, but neighbor dogs know I have dog treats! If you haven't gotten lost on Main Street in Speedway, Indiana, lately, it's time to get back in the race!

This was my first "Taste of Speedway" event which was held at the Dallara IndyCar Factory. I was…read moreimpressed by how much food was available. At first, you might think that the portions are really small, but by the time you visit over 30 places to try what they have brought, you get pretty full! I am particularly fond of the Main Street restaurants. I enjoyed the food from Dawson's, Big Woods, 1911 Grill, Tacos & Taquila, Daredevil, and many more. And not all the vendors were restaurants. There were a wide variety of businesses in Speedway that brought food too. Some were apartment complexes, or realtors, while others were promoting fitness and healthy living. There was a lot of variety from snacks and donuts, to ribs, chicken, pastas, and desserts. The price was very affordable with tickets bought in advance being only $10, while they were $15 at the door if you held off. As my wife and I entered the building, it appeared that the room was pretty full with visitors already. There were a few tables for people to be seated, but not nearly enough for everyone, so it was important for people to clear their own trash before leaving (sadly, there were a few who weren't so considerate.) Trash cans were in short supply especially since there were lots of small plates and cups being disposed. What I didn't realize right away was that there were more vendors on the north end of the building. There was a bit of a bottleneck where some large displays blocked a view of the numerous vendors on that side. Because a vendor was right by the bottleneck, it was hard to tell if people were waiting in line or waiting to get through to the other side. Fortunately, everyone seemed to be in good spirits and enjoyed the evening. Hopefully any future events can address the trash and table issues and be mindful of the bottlenecks created by displays. Review #2490

It's been several years since I've been to Brew Ha Ha, and I was pleasantly surprised how much the…read moreevent has grown. Instead of just being on the street, there were vendors in a lot across from the Phoenix Theatre that wasn't there the last time I came. I also liked the VIP access to the event an hour earlier than general admission. I went for this and was able to get quite a bit of sampling in beforehand without having to wait in lines. Truthfully, the lines weren't that long even after everyone started to arrive, so don't think you have to buy the tickets or you'll be standing in lines most of the time.

Good food, good music and of course, GOOD BEER!…read more Not like most micro-brew festivals, The Phoenix puts a cap on the amount of people who can attend, and that is a GOOD thing. That way, you can spend more time drinking beer, and hanging out talking with quality people than you do waiting in line for beer. Purchasing a ticket couldn't be more simple, call ahead! (It's also cheaper than buying at the gate) The Brew Ha Ha is planned fairly well in advanced, and if you are in the know, you know what number call. (I'll tell you, because I am helpful, 317-635-7529) See you at The Phoenix!

This summer, I went to RoofTop Thursdays about 3 times, close toward the end of the season. I…read morealways enjoyed myself and its an great view of the downtown area. There is usually a DJ and drinks for purchase. There sometimes is a host of the night such as the alumni chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha one night I attended. One time, there was free shots from a liquor company. I think as the weather is warmer and university classes are not in session, there are more people in attendance. I liked it and will be there next year, God willing. Entry was free. Just take the elevator to the 5th floor on top the Regions Building.

Rooftop Thursdays is aight. Not a bad place to hang to wind down the day. This event has gotten…read morebigger and somewhat better over time, as word got out and more people started showing up. The added features/amenities helped, such as DJs/musicians and additional bars and seating areas. The crowd is fairly diverse which is part of the appeal. You have older professionals hanging out and younger folks that don't look old enough to drink. You don't always see that around town so it's cool to have a mixed vibe. The people there may not be super friendly. Think people you would come across at a club. It's all good though if you are just there to hang out w/ friends and co-workers. As far as food/drinks, they can pretty much make whatever mixed drink/specialty cocktail you want ($7-$9). Beer and wine are also available ($6). There is not much in terms of food. They have a grill for burgers/hot dogs and some snacks. You are better off grabbing dinner somewhere else then head over to Rooftop. There is not a dress code but some folks do dress quite nicely for this event. Business casual or whatever you wore to work should be just fine. They tend to have a late-arriving crowd so plan accordingly. If you want a more lively atmosphere, then go later to see what Rooftop Thursdays is all about.