I absolutely love this place one of the best times I ever had in my whole life I can't even tell…read moreyou what all we did that day I hope they still have visitors day the third Sunday in July and the third Sunday in August cuz I've been trying to talk someone into taking me back there for years it's not like people think it is there's so much going on when I was there it was like a carnival penthouse Playboy Cherry magazine all the pornstars but the girls in the costumes and the whole show itself was amazing something I'll never forget and when I ran across them pictures again I'll post one

Let's see,,,,,no ice available on campground. Pool lounge chairs are a joke, All in all the place…read moreis becoming worn out and needs a major update.

Great great great fair. Also known as the Lake County fair, this is the place to be for summer fun…read morein Northwest Indiana. Biggest highlights: -Great animal viewing as there are tons of stalls and lovely people to help show you their animals. -Great fair food -Tons of trees, shaded picnic tables and nice walking paths. -Multiple entrances to the park with valet golf carts to get you to the good stuff at the fair. -Plenty of parking and off site parking. -Plenty of rides. -Not overly packed as the fairgrounds are fairly spread out. Great fair and we will go back next year.

This is a great fairgrounds. Nice and clean and nice paths to take the kids bike riding on. We…read morespend a lot of time here in the summer having picnics and walking around. They have nice clean bathrooms and a decent park for the kids, although the park itself could use some updating. Good place to spend a Saturday!

This is a nice fair with lots of rides and food to choose from. You can use cash or credit at the…read morevendors. However, to play most games you will need cash and ATM's are on site. There are animals to view, horse derby's, pig races and lots of games. Parking and admission is free before three and there's shuttles available to take you to the entrance. My kids had a great time even though it was extremely hot. Next time I will plan better and bring my own water.

It cost $20 to park our vehicle. $8.00 per person to get into the place. Carnival food that is…read moreway over priced with small portions! No place to sit, even for a few minutes. Rides are expensive! Oh yeah! Looking at the livestock in the hot barns was just thrilling. Got a great hunk of beeswax for $15. A lemonade was $9 but oh yeah got to keep a plastic sippy container that I ended up throwing in the trash. Ten ($10) dollars for a funnel cake, could have bought a chocolate layer cake on the outside! I feel sorry for families of 4 or 6 that got fleeced patronizing this event. Money doesn't grow on trees these days. Next year , I might think of many more interesting and far less costly ways to spend money and have fun... This ain't it people!

I have been going to this Pierogi Fest for many years. It always seems to be during the hottest…read moredays at the end of July. If you go during the day there is little shade except for a few random trees and shade from the buildings on sidewalks behind the food vendors. I recommend going at night when the sun is not adding to the heat index. Food is pricey which can be expected from festivals. Food lines vary I believe by coincidence. Some really good food vendors had no wait.

Pierogi Fest is fun BUT you have to have the right mindset and attitude to make the most of your…read moretime here. First, parking will be a WALK (like 10+ minutes away unless you want to pay $20 in a lot). There is a parade around 7pm then Friday of the fest, so be mindful of that if you want to see it and for crowd size. I think it's worth the drive from Chicago, but I also don't mind driving. Where else can you get brisket pierogi?! I find it fun to try things that don't appear in the Chicago fest circuit. The Thai Noodles stand looked so good but I was full by the time I passed it. Next time! Definitely buy some local baked goods to take home and share with those that couldn't make it. Being a cooler with ice packs if you want to buy some frozen pierogi for home.

Chicago is a summer of festivals and I love exploring each and every one. We saw a Groupon for…read morePorky's rib fest and decided to give it a shot! At $15 for two adult entrance tickets and free parking, it was pretty reasonable for festival pricing. As you do at a rib fest, we ordered a bunch of ribs from the following places: - Rasta Joe's: The best out of the bunch. The ribs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was great, with a hint of Caribbean flair. The portion size was also quite generous as we received 6(!) ribs for the 1:3 size that cost $10. This is what I expected a half slab to be. We were extremely happy with this! - Chicago BBQ: Decent. The ribs are quite fatty and fall or the bone. I would equate this to like Barnellis ribs. They're tender and BBQ-ey but nothing extraordinary. I would eat them again though. At $8 for 3 ribs, I'd go for Rasta's. - Texas Lightning: Ew. Ew. Ew. Complete regret for this one. So glad we got a sampler because I think I would have shed a tear if we bought a full slab. High expectations for the Texans but they failed to deliver. The ribs were extremely dry, flaky, and flavorless. It was like someone microwaved a slab of ribs and drizzled some sauce over it. The Jamaican Pork at Rasta's was pretty good too! Good spices. We would definitely give Rasta's an A++ for their ribs. The carnival itself looked fun but also very expensive. Overall, it was a decent event with live music and booze.

Another long overdue review: It was my 2nd year in a row going here and I came back determined to…read moretry the ribs I remember liking so much last time! Me, my cousin, niece and nephew went here on a Thursday around 7pm. Chicago BBQ company: we tried their Beef brisket, Pulled pork, Cornbread and Half slab ribs(unfortunately it wasn't fall-off-the-bone like at Ribfest Chicago, beef brisket seems like pulled pork) Uncle Bob's: we tried 1/2 slab ribs, Pulled pork, Beef brisket, and Cornbread( didn't measure up to Chicago BBQ company) Howling coyote: we tried 1/2 slab rib dinner(they claimed their ribs are more tender than a mother's love! It was tender but Chicago BBQ had more flavor) Rasta joes: tried their 1/2 slab ribs and Jalapeno cheese cornbread (had flavor like Chicago BBQ but not as tender as howling coyote) Porky chicks BBQ: we tried the Big porky- had most meat and very tender and they gave generous portions, sauces were good too!

Great festival in a small town. Everybody was happy and friendly with both the vendors and the…read morepeople walking around the festival being very orderly. Popcorn and apples were a feature in many of the booths. Will return for more next year.

Spouse and I moved to Brookston about a year and a half ago, just before the 2018 APF. If you sit…read moreon our front porch during the festival, I could throw a baseball to the first booth. Well, maybe I couldn't, but a baseball player sure could. To begin with, it's worth noting that the city shuts down for festival weekend. If you want to go to the hardware store...don't. Any store that IS open along 3rd street is dedicating itself to its festival booth. But that's okay - for one day a year, I'm happy to hang out at home and watch about a million (okay, probably just a couple of thousand) wander over. Parking isn't terrible as long as you're okay with walking, since you can basically park in any of the neighborhoods. If you're not able to do that, the churches sell spots on their lawn and in their parking lots. There are three main attractions to be had: 1. The entire city becomes a giant yard sale. Everyone uses that weekend as a time to help make their stuff into your stuff. So bring your cash. There are a couple of ATMs in town at the convenience stores as well. Oh, and come visit me, I have a lot of whisky decanters to rehome. Tell me that you found me on Yelp and I'll give you a discount. 2. Food. This is where the festival doesn't do as well. There are a lot of food options, but the lines are incredibly long. They either need more food vendors, or the existing food vendors need to be more efficient. We want to give you our money, but you have to meet us halfway! 3. STUFF. Lots of vendors selling various things. There are always some people selling wooden creations, plants here and there, food products, etc. If you go to Mosey Down Main or other street festivals in the greater Tippecanoe area, you'll probably see similar things. There are other attractions, like the pony ride, music, a beer garden, etc., but that changes from year-to-year. I think it's a delightful little festival, and that everyone should come.

So sad you had to shut down. We loved going every year. We hope you will be able to reconsider in…read morethe future.

This is by far one of the better festivals I have been to. The wristbands are a little too…read moreexpensive for the rides $30 and there are only a few for bigger kids/adults. The Beer Garden and Bands are awesome. I enjoy playing Bingo and walking around the booths. The fireworks are really nice too but I am biased because I can watch them from living room in air conditioning and no bugs

This place was so, so fun and the colonial theme really sticks with the place!…read more The decor and music was wonderful and staff was kind and gave directions. Thank you for having me!

Angie A. did an awesomely thorough review worth reading. I will fill in some details:…read more My boyfriend brought me here. He comes every year for the Sweet Annie wreaths and Bud's root beer. I am always up for an adventure, and this one was no exception. If you like stepping back in time, then you need to come check out the Feast of the Hunters Moon, a reenactment of a mid-1700s trading post. With a reenactment comes reenactors. There are hundreds of them, dressed in traditional garb, armed with artillery, hanging out in their traditional tents, huddled around the fire. It's quite the sight to see. These reenactors lead a variety of events, from traditional dances to church ceremonies for a few denominations. Vendors also set up shop, selling everything from furry frontier hats to fine china to swords to mini telescopes. Best of all, there's BUD'S ROOT BEER (the best of the best) and FOOD: apple dumplings, fried dough, pork chops, stews/soups, sausages, breads. Most of it is pretty tasty, so bring cash and your appetite for sure! This event is definitely family-friendly and a nod to our Indiana history. Mark your calendars to experience this for sure!

This is my favorite festival, as a vendor I do a lot of festivals and arts and crafts shows all…read moreover west Michigan. It has everything for everyone from carnival rides to pancake breakfast accompanied by local talent, home made apple yummiest of all sorts to a huge craft show that donates it's booth rental to a list of charities. Carnival food galore to a car show and plane rides even a costume contest. First weekend in October