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The buffalo have their winter coats on and you should too when you take a guided tour into the herd at Wild Winds Buffal...
01/09/2025

The buffalo have their winter coats on and you should too when you take a guided tour into the herd at Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve in Fremont. Winter tours via an open-air vehicle are available Saturdays and Sundays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the preserve, 6975 N. Ray Rd. The cost is $14 per adults and $9 for children between the ages of 3 and 10. Browse the gift shop after your tour and spend the night at the log-hewn bed and breakfast. Call (260) 495-0137 for information.

Today is the final day for extended winter break hours for the toboggan at Pokagon State Park. It's open 10 a.m. to 5:30...
01/03/2025

Today is the final day for extended winter break hours for the toboggan at Pokagon State Park. It's open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today and then returns to the normal operating schedule of Saturdays and Sundays. You can also enjoy a thrilling ride down the state's only refrigerated toboggan on Martin Luther King Day and Presidents' Day. The final day of operation is Sunday, Feb. 23.

The cost is $20 per hour per toboggan, which holds up to four people. Since the track is refrigerated, it doesn't need snow to go! Gloves must be worn by all riders. A warming center with restrooms and concessions is located near the toboggan. The park entrance fee is $7 per Indiana vehicle and $9 per out-of-state vehicle.

The annual Jack Gibson Memorial Scholarship Polar Bear Plunge is set for Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the public beach on Hamilto...
12/27/2024

The annual Jack Gibson Memorial Scholarship Polar Bear Plunge is set for Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the public beach on Hamilton Lake. Sponsored by the Hamilton Lions Club, the icy dip begins at 2 p.m. There's no cost to participate but donations benefit the scholarship fund for local students.

The Steuben County Tourism Bureau wishes you a very Merry Christmas!
12/24/2024

The Steuben County Tourism Bureau wishes you a very Merry Christmas!

Greet the new year at the Potawatomi Inn inside beautiful Pokagon State Park. Celebrate the calendar changing to 2025 wi...
12/23/2024

Greet the new year at the Potawatomi Inn inside beautiful Pokagon State Park. Celebrate the calendar changing to 2025 with a night of fun starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. Open only to overnight Potawatomi Inn guests, you'll be treated to free play in the arcade, Bingo, games, appetizers and a DJ with a photo booth throughout the night. Reservations can be made by calling (877) 563-4371.

The state's only refrigerated toboggan slide will be operating special weekday hours Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 so it's a perfect opportunity to ring in the new year at Pokagon State Park!

Santa knows a sleigh isn't the only way to enjoy a thrilling ride! The toboggan at Pokagon State Park in Angola is now o...
12/21/2024

Santa knows a sleigh isn't the only way to enjoy a thrilling ride! The toboggan at Pokagon State Park in Angola is now open extended hours and riders will reach speeds of nearly 40 mph on the 1,780-foot dual-lane track. The toboggan is refrigerated so it doesn't need snow to go! The cost is $20 per hour per toboggan and each toboggan holds up to four people. Gloves must be worn in order to ride. Special winter break hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily through Jan. 5. (closed Christmas.) After Jan. 5, the toboggan is open Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 23, 2025. The daily entrance fee of $7 per Indiana vehicle and $9 per out-of-state vehicle will be charged. For more info, visit: https://visitsteubencounty.com/pokagon/pokagon-toboggan-run/

Enjoy the nostalgia of an old-fashioned Christmas on Main Street in Pleasant Lake Sunday, Dec. 22. Stroll through the Pl...
12/20/2024

Enjoy the nostalgia of an old-fashioned Christmas on Main Street in Pleasant Lake Sunday, Dec. 22. Stroll through the Pleasant Lake Museum to see Christmas-themed exhibits and enjoy a holiday treat. Across the street you'll find the Pleasant Lake Barbershop, which is undergoing a renovation and will be decorated for the season. Just a block away, the Indiana Christmas Trains depart the depot, 1469 S. Main St., at noon, 2:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Although the trains are sold out, you'll be able to watch the historic trains head out for 90-minute rides to Ray and return to the Pleasant Lake Depot.

Enjoy some family fun with these sugar cookie kits from The Rooted Vegan in downtown Angola. Kits contain an assortment ...
12/19/2024

Enjoy some family fun with these sugar cookie kits from The Rooted Vegan in downtown Angola. Kits contain an assortment of either six or one dozen Christmas-themed cookies along with bags of all-natural colored icing. The smaller kit is $12.50 while the larger kit is $25. They may be purchased until 5 p.m. today and between 7:30 and 6 p.m. Friday. The Rooted Vegan on the public square is also open Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Photo courtesy of The Rooted Vegan.)

The Donut Capital of the World is offering a special gift card promotion through Jan. 31, 2025. At Tom's Donuts, buy one...
12/18/2024

The Donut Capital of the World is offering a special gift card promotion through Jan. 31, 2025. At Tom's Donuts, buy one gift card, get one free! Spend $25, get a free $25 card. Spend $50, receive a free $50 gift card. Purchase the cards at Tom's Donuts, 807 N. Wayne St., Angola. They also can be used at the Lake James location in the spring as well as at Traditions Grill beginning in April. (Photo courtesy Tom's Donuts.)

If there's one thing Marilyn Baker from Clay's Original Family Restaurant wants everyone to know, it's this: Jack is bac...
12/12/2024

If there's one thing Marilyn Baker from Clay's Original Family Restaurant wants everyone to know, it's this: Jack is back!

Jack and Marilyn re-opened one of Steuben County's favorite restaurants in early November. "We are using the same original recipes Jack has used all these years," Marilyn said. "Some of our long-term employees have returned, including Amy who has baked our pies for more than 20 years."

Jack purchased the restaurant in 1975 and it quickly became famous for its pies, pot roast and breakfast buffet. Other popular menu items include spaghetti, the ham steak dinner and all-you-can-eat fish and shrimp on Friday and Saturday nights.

While the menu has stayed the same, there have been some updates to the interior. The restaurant, which seats 92, no longer has booths. The table bases have been painted black and some of the wooden chairs sport a fresh coat of jade-jewel paint.

Clay's, 7815 N. Old 27, Fremont, is open Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 8 to 7 p.m. and Sunday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The breakfast buffet is served both Saturday and Sunday mornings.

For those looking to enjoy those famous pies, Clay's is taking orders for Christmas. The deadline to order pies is Dec. 21. Flavors include apple, cherry, peach, rhubarb, rhappleberry, pecan, pumpkin, peanut butter, cream pies and Oops pie. Contact Clay's at (260) 668-6182.

Experience an exciting afternoon of family fun at the Angola Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Winter Wonderland Saturda...
12/12/2024

Experience an exciting afternoon of family fun at the Angola Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Winter Wonderland Saturday, Dec. 14 at the YMCA of Steuben County. All activities are free and include bounce houses, a cookie decorating station, hot chocolate station and an opportunity to write letters to Santa. Visit with Buddy the Elf, The Grinch, Anna and Elsa from noon and 4 p.m. and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus between 2 and 4 p.m. Concessions for purchase will be provided by Beached Boys Grill and The 3 Kings. The YMCA of Steuben County is located at 500 E. Harcourt Rd., Angola.

12/10/2024

Santa and Mrs. Claus are headed to the Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park Sunday, Dec. 15 for brunch. Enjoy a menu of carved ham, fried chicken, waffles, biscuits and gravy and more during your visit between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Santa will hear children's wishes between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations for the special brunch are recommended by calling (260) 833-1077. After visiting with Santa, take a ride down the state's only refrigerated toboggan, which is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Feb. 23, 2025. There are also extended weekday hours between Dec. 23 and Jan. 4.

Tickets are still available for Christmas on the Farm at Double H Farms in Hamilton. Meet Santa, enjoy the petting zoo, ...
12/09/2024

Tickets are still available for Christmas on the Farm at Double H Farms in Hamilton. Meet Santa, enjoy the petting zoo, savor seasonal treats, listen to holiday music and finish your Christmas shopping. This fun, family event takes place four nights only: Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14 and Dec. 20 and 21. Each one-hour time slot is limited to 60 people between 5 and 9 p.m. For tickets: http://bit.ly/3OJtBg0

Walk the streets of Bethlehem the day after the birth of Christ at the annual Bethlehem Marketplace Saturday and Sunday,...
12/06/2024

Walk the streets of Bethlehem the day after the birth of Christ at the annual Bethlehem Marketplace Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8. The free indoor walk-through drama is open between 2 and 5 p.m. at Fairview Missionary Church, 525 E. 200 N., Angola.

Three upcoming Christmas performances will fill the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts with the beautiful sounds of the...
12/05/2024

Three upcoming Christmas performances will fill the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts with the beautiful sounds of the season. On Sunday, Dec. 8, the Trine University Choir and Orchestra play a variety of classic holiday hits beginning at 3 p.m. Admission to the concert is free.

The following weekend brings both the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Holiday Pops and Steuben County Festival Choir's Handel's Messiah to the performing arts center on the Trine University campus. On Saturday, Dec. 14, enjoy the sounds of traditional and contemporary favorites by the Philharmonic beginning at 7:30 p.m. More than a dozen selections will be performed and the night ends with a Christmas carol sing-a-long. Handel’s Messiah is presented locally for the 14th season on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2:30 p.m. The chorus of more than 60 voices will be accompanied by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Players with strings, woodwinds, brass, timpani and organ. Tickets for both performances can be purchased here: https://trineutickets.universitytickets.com/

Bundle up and enjoy a free horse-drawn wagon ride through the streets of Angola Saturday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. The pi...
12/04/2024

Bundle up and enjoy a free horse-drawn wagon ride through the streets of Angola Saturday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. The pick-up and drop-off location is Monument Plaza, 206 N. Wayne St.

Almost three miles of lighted displays line the road through Camp Chief Little Turtle in Pleasant Lake. Enjoy the holida...
12/03/2024

Almost three miles of lighted displays line the road through Camp Chief Little Turtle in Pleasant Lake. Enjoy the holiday displays Fridays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20 and Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21 between 6 and 10 p.m. No admission is charged but a free-will donation will be accepted. Visit the indoor craft bazaar Dec. 6 and 7 and bring the kids for special activities and a visit with Santa Dec. 14 and 21 between 6 and 9 p.m. Christmas at Camp is co-sponsored by the Steuben County Tourism Bureau.

The camp is located at 2282 W. 500 S., Pleasant Lake. (Photos courtesy Camp Chief Little Turtle, BSA )

You can find it all on the Boutique Crawl Sunday, Dec. 8 throughout Steuben County. Pick up a card at any of the 11 part...
12/02/2024

You can find it all on the Boutique Crawl Sunday, Dec. 8 throughout Steuben County. Pick up a card at any of the 11 participating shops, have it stamped as you visit each one, then turn it in at your final stop for a chance to win a fabulous grand prize. You must visit all 11 shops to be included in the drawing, which features gift items from all of the stores. Shop between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The Boutique Crawl includes Elemento, Golden Green Soap Co., Joppa Cosmetics, The Bent Fork, Libby's, Jenny Lou’s Greenery and Barley Boo & Co., all in downtown Angola, plus Fourever Young Boutique, 1920 W. 200 N. and The BAAD Company, 202 E. Harcourt Rd., Suite C, in Angola. In Fremont, visit Best Dressed Boutique, 655 W. State Road 120, Suite B. The Boathouse Boutique has two locations-you must visit one to be included in the grand prize drawing. They're located at 8775 E. 700 N., Fremont and 3875 N. Bayview Rd., Angola.

Grab your friends and enjoy a day of boutique shopping in Steuben County!

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430 North Wayne Street 1B
Angola, IN
46703

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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Santa visits the Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park
Santa visits the Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park

Santa and Mrs. Claus are headed to the Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park Sunday, Dec. 15 for brunch. Enjoy a menu of carved ham, fried chicken, waffles, biscuits and gravy and more during your visit between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Santa will hear children's wishes between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations for the special brunch are recommended by calling (260) 833-1077. After visiting with Santa, take a ride down the state's only refrigerated toboggan, which is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Feb. 23, 2025. There are also extended weekday hours between Dec. 23 and Jan. 4.

Ridenour Acres 2024
Ridenour Acres 2024

Ridenour Acres in Angola recently added one more night of fun to the fall schedule. They will now be open Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m. through October in addition to their regular Saturday and Sunday hours. Don't miss the 11-acre corn maze, games, slides, barrel train rides, hayrides and more! Ridenour Acres is located at 2935 E. 20 N.

The annual Indiana Seaplane Fly-In at Pokagon State Park is set for Sunday, Sept. 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pilots from throughout the Midwest will land on Lake James and then taxi onto the Potawatomi Inn front lawn. This is a great opportunity to talk to the pilots and learn more about seaplanes. The gate fee is $7 per Indiana vehicle and $9 per out-of-state vehicle. Stay overnight at the beautiful Potawatomi Inn and enjoy a meal in the dining room! Call (260) 833-1077 for hotel and cabin reservations.

Don't miss out on Cruise to the Monument Wednesday, Sept. 18 in downtown Angola. Cars, trucks and motorcycles will be displayed on the public square and on the streets surrounding the Soldiers' Monument from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy the food trucks and musical entertainment as you walk around and admire hundreds of classic vehicles.

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