Celebrate the Tradition: The Indiana Wine Fair Saturday, May 31st

The definition of a good wine is as simple as this: Do you like it well enough to pour another glass?

Let us help you find your favorite at the Indiana Wine Fair, a day-long event in historic Story, Indiana. Sample the best of Indiana’s wines while enjoying live music and perusing the arts and crafts of Hoosier and regional artisans and the offerings of local food vendors.  

Photo by Kendal Miller.

Featured wineries offer 1-oz samples but also sell glass pours, merch, and bottles for carry out.  Some wineries claim to sell so much to become unable to open their own shops until their inventory is replenished. 

That’s why it’s a privilege to continue the tradition, as experts tell us the event is directly responsible for the market growth of Indiana wines. 

Photo by Kendal Miller.

Support your local vintners and seize the opportunity to build your wine cellar!

Story is thrilled to announce the return and participation of:
Carousel Winery – Mitchell, Indiana
Huber’s Orchard, Wine & Vineyard – Borden, Indiana
Winzerwald Winery – Bristow, Indiana
Holtkamp Winery – New Alsace, Indiana

Photo by Kendal Miller.


Easley Winery – Indianapolis, Indiana
Ertel Cellars – Batesville, Indiana
The Rejoicing Vine Winery – Indianapolis, Indiana

Photo by Kendal Miller.

And more wineries:
Oliver Winery – Bloomington, Indiana
Harmony Winery – Knightstown, Indiana

Photo by Jane Simon Ammeson

Lost in the Woods Meadery – Gosport, Indiana
Range 46 Wine Co – Nashville, Indiana
Salt Creek Winery – Freetown, Indiana

And more to be announced.

Photo Jane Simon Ammeson

Each guest receives a Story Inn keepsake wine glass, tote bag, and sample pours all afternoon.  $30 presale tickets and more information are available at Indianwinefair.com

Free Shuttle Service and Free Parking

Photo by Kendal Miller.

Free parking is available at Story.  Free parking with free shuttle service is also available at Range 46 Wine Co in Gnaw Bone, with pickup/drop off at the Brown County CVB on Washington Street in Nashville. Shuttles run from 11am – 8pm.

Trust us, this is so true: Indiana Wines Rock

Photo Jane Simon Ammeson
Contrary to popular belief, wine is not only made in California or France.  In blind tastings, Indiana wines compete with the best because of our diverse geographic regions, climate, and soils.  
Decades ago, Purdue University genetically engineered grapes to thrive in harder clay soils, which have found root on the Story hillside.  Tour the orchard, vineyard, and nature trail on your next visit!

Stay Late and Laugh

Indiana Wine Fair 12-6pm; Comedy Show 8:30-10pm

Wine Fair guests receive admission to the monthly comedy show Saturday May 31 evening from 8:30-10pm.  Enjoy the afternoon wine, live music, and support local arts, crafts, and food vendors.  Plan to stay for the evening comedy show/fundraiser sponsored by 812 Farms.
Indiana Wine Fair founder Rick Hofstetter (on left) and friends. Photo Jane Simon Ammeson.