Dine On A Covered Bridge Built In 1880 With This One Of A Kind Indiana Experience
You’ve toured the covered bridge capital of the world and this magnificent covered bridge loop trail, but now Indiana is going to host a covered bridge dinner that is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. It’s a two-day adventure that includes farm tours and much more that you don’t want to miss.
This historic Putnam County event is taking place this spring, and you’re definitely going to want to get tickets. Scroll on to find out how.
There are four weekends this spring that you can enjoy a covered bridge dinner. Your two-day trip begins with a scenic drive through remote west-central Indiana as you make your way to the historic Houck Covered Bridge.
Dates are April 18, April 25, May, 16, and May 23, 2019.
This fantastically preserved structure was built in 1880 and spans Big Walnut Creek. It is located in Greencastle and has a double span of 210 feet. It is currently only open to pedestrian traffic and farm-fresh meals.
Each dinner begins promptly at 6 p.m. and features a different entree. A long table will be set up down the length of the bridge to promote family-style dining and a community atmosphere.
While you eat, a knowledgeable individual will teach you all about the Houck Covered Bridge's history.
Half the dates will be catered by Willer Timber Ridge while the other half will be taken care of by Gordon Family Farms. Possible entrees include ribeye steak, pan-seared chicken, stuffed-pork loin, or meatloaf with appetizers like soup or salad and desserts like cobblers or tarts.
The next day, between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., the farm that made your meal will open its doors to host tours of its facility. Learn all about how your food was made.
This one-of-a-kind experience is a must if you love covered bridges and history, and Putnam County would love to have you. The price is $50 to $60 per ticket for this two-day event.
An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
