'Largest' donut and beer festival coming to South Bend

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The country's first and largest Beer and Donut Festival is coming to South Bend. The festival will be hosted by Outlier Events and will take place on Saturday, May 17, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Four Winds Field.
Previously, the festival has been hosted through Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Columbus, Milwaukee and Grand Rapids.
Indiana's Donut and Beer Festival will feature over 30 local vendors while serving over 200 donuts, along with 150 beer selections.
“There are so many foodies, music lovers and people looking for summer fun. We’re going to bring everybody together for a full afternoon of snacks and entertainment together at Four Winds Field," said Bailley Kluisza of Outlier Events.
Entertainment for all ages will include live music by Dueling Pianos, a pre-event Plaza Party, Alex the Fire Breather and TikTok performer @thatjugglinggirl.
Kids will be able to enjoy balloon twisters, yard games, facepainting and more. One kid will have an opportunity to be selected as the Kid Judge who will help decide who takes home the title of Indiana's Best Donut. Parents can enter their child to be an honorary Kid Judge online.
Tickets have an all-inclusive experience involving sampling tokens, branded lanyards and a sampling cup.
VIP tickets offer an exclusive 90-minute early entry to the festival to beat the large crowds.
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