Welcome to Wabash County
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Eat & Drink
Indulge in Wabash County’s culinary treasures, where farm-to-table freshness meets small-town charm, offering diverse flavors and warm hospitality.
LEARN MORE!Lodging
Wabash County boasts a wide range of places to stay from historical hotels to converted horse stables to quaint bed & breakfasts to primitive camping sites.
LEARN MORE!Event Calendar
Check out the calendar to see the next big things happening, from concerts, farmer’s markets, street festivals, kids’ programming at the library. Find your next adventure!
LEARN MORE!Request Your Guide
Why wait to come into the Welcome Center and get a copy of our Exploration Guide when one can be shipped right to your door for free?
REQUEST YOUR GUIDE!Voted Must-Do
See below for highlighted activities happening this month in Wabash County.
On sale now!
Visit Wabash County Christmas Ornament
Every year the Visit Wabash County Team selects a local artist to create 100 one-of-a-kind ornaments. 😱 The artist is a surprise and so is the medium that the artist chooses to work with.
Available only in person at the Welcome Center (221 S Miami St).
HISTORY OF ORNAMENT BLOG!January 18
Winter Maker Tour
Begin your morning at the Welcome Center with Jennifer and Stephanie, enjoying coffee from Modoc’s Market. 🤩 Board Trolley No.85 for a creative adventure. Meet Maria Smyth at the Eclectic Shoppe to craft your own handmade card. ✂️ Join Candie Cooper for a hands-on lesson in designing a beaded leather bracelet. 📿 End with Kelli Winer Design, learning home styling tips using color, texture, and height to enhance your space. 🏡
❤️ Sponsored by: Rea Logan & Co.
ON SALE 12/17 AT NOON!Places to buy pie!
It is never too early to get a jumpstart on your holiday baking orders! 🍗 Enjoy homemade pies from Nordmann’s Nook in North Manchester, Bailey’s Pizza Parlor in Roann and more! They offer a wide variety of flavors and are sure to be a crowd-pleasers! 🥧
LEARN MORE!Applications open!
Wabash County Fellowship Program
The Wabash County Fellowship Program blends the thrill of travel with impactful projects, fostering personal and professional growth through a paid 12-week summer internship! 🤩 10 fellows with live in Wabash County for a summer 🏡 and get hands-on work experience in a job in their field. Stay in the know by signing up for our monthly E-newsletter.
SIGN UP NOW!ALL MONTH!
Frosty Festivities of Wabash County Blog
Read this blog for some holiday magic for all ages happening ALL month! 🎄 From holiday bazaars to ugly Christmas sweater parties to dinner theatre to interactive Christmas movies there is something for everyone!
LEARN MORE!ALL SEASON!
Book your Holiday & Corporate Parties on Trolley No.85
- Choose your favorite neighborhoods & landmarks to create a memorable caroling journey.
- Delight in the charm of Trolley No.85 as you celebrate the season in style and warmth.
- Ideal for schools, churches, community organizations, shopping trips, and holiday parties!
- Tailor your event with flexible routes and stops to fit your holiday plans.
- Weeknight reservation is available.
ALL SEASON
Places to gather this season!
Tis the season for all the family get-togethers for turkey 🦃 and pie 🥧, corporate Christmas parties for ham 🍖 and presents 🎁, and Wabash County is FULL of places to gather so you can focus on party planning and not cleaning your house.
LEARN MORE!January 1 @ 4:30PM
First Day Hike
One-mile stroll through the woods along the moderate Tree Trail, some hills & steps included. Dress for the weather. Families and friendly dogs on leashes are welcome. Advance registration is requested by calling 260.468.2127.
January 1 @ 9 AM
Polar Paddle
Polar Paddle on New Year’s Day morning! Meet the Wabash River Defenders in Lagro. Cast off from Hanging Rock by 9 AM. Stay for chili at the Lagro pavilion after we paddle. We hope to see you there!
No registration is needed.
LEARN MORE!January 11 @ 2 PM
Winter Creek Stomp
Ross Run in winter is spectacular! 20′ icicles, frozen waterfalls and fossils. Depending on the weather, we’ll be walking either through frigid water or on ice. Choose appropriate footwear and consider bringing dry shoes and socks for after. Must be an ACRES member to attend.
Presented by preserve steward Kirk Swaidner and the Kissel Family.
Space is limited. RSVP by January 9.
LEARN MORE!Contest runs 1/10-2/1
BIG BITE BIG WIN
BIG BITE BIG WIN is back for another year of BIG bites and winning BIG! This year’s prize package is $225 to local eateries. 😍 The contest is simple, submit a picture of you taking a BIG bite out of food and our Facebook audience will have the chance to vote for the winning bites to decide a winner!
Prize package includes:
– 2 dozen donuts from Charlie’s Donuts & More in LaFontaine
– $50 gift card to 950 Speakeasy in Lagro
– $50 gift card to The Daily Donut in North Manchester
– $50 gift card to In-Laws Catering & Creamery in Roann
– $50 gift card to Bubbles & Boba in Wabash