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35th Annual TASTE of Tippecanoe

The Tippecanoe Arts Federation presents the 35th Annual TASTE of Tippecanoe on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 4PM until midnight. Downtown Lafayette, Indiana and the Depot Plaza come alive FOOD, MUSIC, FIREWORKS, AND FUN; featuring local food & drink vendors, live music, live art, and the biggest booms around!!

The TASTE of Tippecanoe is the major fund raising event for the Tippecanoe Arts Federation (TAF). Proceeds from the TASTE provide educational opportunities in the visual, performing, and literary arts, outreach programs for both underserved communities and at-risk youth, and funding for capital and operational expenses to fellow arts organizations region-wide.

The musical lineup highlights what the TASTE is known for: providing a platform for incredible musicians to showcase their talents. 2016 offers a great mix of TASTE veterans, rookies, and throwback tributes to bands that helped the event grow into the largest single-day fundraiser for the arts in the State of Indiana; featuring 18 Musical Acts on the DEPOT STAGE (2nd & Ferry Streets),the MARKET STAGE (5th & Main Streets),and the new-for-2016 DIGBYS STAGE (4th Street).

NEW:
Bruce Barker
- The Fergus Daly Band
- The Edgars *unplugged*
- Grey Lamb & Ghost Club
- Vallures
- Cole Woodruff

RETURNING:
- Big Swing Band
- Frank Muffin
- LJ Johnston
- Michael Kelsey (includes special performance with students from Michael Kelseys Advanced Guitar After School Arts Program (ASAP) Summer Class at the Tippecanoe Arts Federation)
- Briagha McTavish
- Barrett Myers
- Levi Riggs
- Warrior Kings

THROWBACK TRIBUTES:
- Groove Catz (Vinyl Kings)
- Pat McClimans & Friends (PMG)
- The Prannies (The Nailbiters)
- Uncle Bucks Mojo Box (Arnold Ziffles Blues Farm)

This years TASTE of Tippecanoe includes hands-on, interactive experiences and pop-up performances throughout the TASTE footprint and at the new DEPOT ART ZONE (2nd & Main Streets), CROSSROADS ART ZONE (3rd & Columbia Streets), and MARQUIS ART ZONE (4th & Main Streets); showcasing area artists and organizations:

LIVE ARTISTS
- Stacy Bogan (Plein Air Sketching)
- Imagination Station (Hands-on Maker Project)
- Zach Medler (Live Mural Painting)
- John Oilar (Ink Sketching)
- Traditional Arts Indiana (Artisan Demonstration)
- Twin Lakes High School Welding Program (Welding Sculpture)

LIVE PERFORMERS (Pop-up performances & collaborations)
- 42nd Royal Highlanders
- The A League Entertainment
- Jefferson High School Dance Team
- McGovern Ceili Dancers
- Purdue Night Train Swing Dance Club
- Troupe Oasis

FOOD & DRINK
All tastes are satisfied in one place: The TASTE!

Discover local food & drink vendors supporting the Tippecanoe Arts Federation at the TASTE of Tippecanoe on 6.18.16!

Every Friday leading up to the TASTE, well be posting info about participating restaurants & vendors at http://bit.ly/TASTEFoodFriday.

RSVP at http://bit.ly/2016TASTE

About the Tippecanoe Arts Federation
The Tippecanoe Arts Federation is the umbrella organization and arts council for 14 counties. TAF provides educational opportunities in the visual, performing, and literary arts, outreach programs for both underserved and at-risk youth, and funding for capital and operational expenses to fellow arts organizations region wide. Established in 1976, the Tippecanoe Arts Federation serves as a model for arts advocacy by promoting the role of the arts within our region. More information is available at www.TippecanoeArts.org.