Place was packed from one side to the other, vendors everywhere, good food, reasonable prices. Lots…read moreto see although most of the shops were mostly leaning toward women. Got to see old cars, wagons, and old farm equipment. I'll probably be back next year.

Well done! 55 years…read more Small town of 7,000 greets 50,000 visitors with expertise and class. Parking is $5 Trolley around town for all day is $3. No admission charges to get into the area. All proceeds go to local charities and agencies. We parked in the local cemetery- people were dying to get into this place! Great food! Lots of walking and talking! Friendly people from all over the world. Also, don't miss the festival on the other side of town near the high school. A great weekend that shouldn't be missed!

They advertised really well but what a disappointment. There was one tent with a little ziplock bag…read moreand two small slices of cheese. And a package of crackers. I do have to say it was really hot today and kudos to the vendors that set up.

Arthur talks a good game, but can't deliver…read more I've heard good things about the Arthur Cheese Festival, so decided to go. They advertise crafts, food, and most importantly...cheese. They do have a cheese tasting, I'll give them that. The "cheese tasting" is taken from giant bricks of cheese, and there are only 2-3 varieties. I had sliced American (seriously), and some blueberry cheese that was far too rich to eat. You are given a generous portion, but it's seriously disappointing. The rest of the food vendors are the same tired county-fair material you can find anywhere. The "shopping" is 99% MLM/pyramid scheme junk. Same goes for their "craft" fairs that they have at various points in the year. There are a couple ladies selling crocheted items, a couple tents with home decor stuff, and one lady selling beaded jewelry. That's it as far as crafts go. The places with the worthwhile items are stores which are open in downtown Arthur. There is no reason to visit a "festival" to see them. The rides advertised on the website were largely absent. It was a waste of an hour.

The prices were super pricy and it is no longer happening. Guess I will try the one in Hoopston or…read moreBloomington.

Year 2 Landmark Review: Well after another year has gone by…read moreand we are now season veterans able to find the free parking lot to park by Black Dog. We came by for lunch and it was not too crowded. After doing a quick walk through I realized that my favorite funnel cake van that raised money for veterans was not present this year. Second I could not find the Yelp tent and realized it was in the VIP section in the concert area. Anyways I returned my focus on the food. This year I felt that the prices were even higher and many of the stands were quite deceptive in pricing as in there was no price for the menu items. If anyone from the Urbana planning counsel is reading this, restaurants should be required to have a menu with prices instead of colorful pictures of food without ticket prices. I believe it was grossly over prices. 12 dollars for chicken kabob and rice. 6 dollars for a plain funnel cake. 5 dollars for a waffle cone ice cream. I didn't even try to get sweet corn as that cost 2-3 bucks an ear last year. Overall this was rather disappointing based on the high price of the food items. I maybe skipping this event next year.

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!

My first time to Bridgeton for the Covered Bridge Festival. It was a great experience. So many…read morepeople and great vendors including small businesses and homemade products. Sampled some small batch spirits from the Windy Ridge Distillery out of Covington, Indiana.... so bought a bottle of the coffee flavored spirits.

Way better food than the state fair. Will definitely make this a family tradition. Freshly made…read moredonuts, cookies, pretzels, and everything in between!

I love this Festival! It's the best pumpkin ice cream around! They give good portions too…read more I always get the pumpkin chili, it's pretty good. There's also a craft fair and carnival.

Great annual community event! Always look forward to the Pumpkin Sweet Shop and Pumpkin Grill…read moregoodies.

Very nice and quaint. The service was great, the wine and beer tasty and no lunch/dinner food but…read morethere are snacks to eat with your drinks. Very lovely and recommended.

We've gone to Alto twice this year, once to see Sass perform and once for a comedy night. It's…read morealways a fun and great time here! The servers are great, very knowledgeable and quick to answer any questions. I only had the sangria, which was delicious, but everyone else in my group loved their wine. I do think the place is a little run down and needs a bit of a face lift to make it more appealing on the inside, but you'll have a great time here nonetheless!

Really good group volunteer opportunity for U of I and Parkland groups. You get to help out with a…read moregreat Champaign event and watch some of the movies for free.

I attended Ebertfest in 2007 and had a great time. I got to "psuedo" meet Roger and his wife…read moreChaz...he was recovering from a recent surgery, but was very nice and inviting! I had such a good time that I am volunteering to work this years fest!

Fewer people... but same great food...! Nice selection of…read morevendors and crafts.. Trees haven't fully changed colors yet.

Nostalgic for some, but a skip if you value quality craftsmanship…read more We drove two hours to attend the Bridgeton portion of the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival, arriving right at noon to an enormous, already-packed parking lot. Having attended in the past, I knew to expect a bustling event, but the quality of the festival merchandise seems to have shifted significantly downward. If you are looking for refined, high-quality artisan goods or curated home decor, this is not the venue. The vast majority of the booths feature mass-market, low-tier crafts and yard items. While the festival clearly still draws massive crowds who enjoy the tradition, the shopping experience was a total miss for anyone with elevated tastes. Food is another factor to keep in mind. I did enjoy a sandwich from one of my favorite pulled-pork vendors, but at $15, prices are steep--reportedly due to the sharp increase in vendor space fees. If you do go, I highly recommend seeking out the smaller, independent ice cream stands rather than simply joining the longest line on the street; you'll often find better hospitality. Ultimately, if you are going purely for deep-fried food and a crowded, traditional fall spectacle, you might enjoy it. But if you are traveling out of your way hoping for a sophisticated shopping experience, save your time, energy, and gas money.