Feast of the Hunters' Moon

04/09/2026

What a beautiful spring day at the Fort!

04/01/2026

This is no joke: Feast participant applications should be hitting your mailboxes today and this week!
Don't forget: We now offer a FILLABLE PDF option on our website (URL below), and in our recent most email. Save a stamp and send yours virtually to [email protected].
See you October 24-25, 2026 in West Lafayette, IN!

Get your application: http://feastofthehuntersmoon.org/for-participants/application-forms/

03/26/2026

The Voyageur Ancient Fife and Drum Corps is performing April 12th in Delphi! If you need your Fife and Drum fix, this is a great opportunity to hear them. Tickets are on sale now!

Join us for an afternoon where rhythm, song, and local history come alive while supporting the next generation of historic musicians.

Tickets available at: www.delphioperahouse.org

03/23/2026

Hot off the presses, the 2026 Feast of the Hunters' Moon brochure is now available! We are excited to share these once the physical copies are back from the printer.
See you at the Feast, October 24-25, 2026 in West Lafayette, IN!

(P.S. -- Keep your eyes peeled, Feast applications are the next item to go to the printers! 😉)

03/07/2026

While it is a bit dreary this morning, Maple Sugaring at Fort Ouiatenon presented by TCHA and Warren-Piece is STILL ON! Rain should subside by noon EST, then dry out as the weekend goes on.

We can't wait to see you at the fort today (3/7) and tomorrow (3/8) from 10A-4P! Bring your family, friends, and pals and come learn all about historic, modern, and alternative forms of sugaring.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from your friends at the Feast!

01/29/2026

We’re pleased to announce the official 2026 dates for Colonial Market Days!

In the spirit of collaboration and support for the wider living history community, we worked alongside the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon to coordinate schedules and avoid overlap—so vendors, reenactors, and visitors can fully enjoy both central Indiana events.

The official 2026 Colonial Market Days dates are October 10–11.
We’re excited for another incredible year in Lebanon, and we’re proud to be part of a cooperative effort that helps strengthen historic events across the region. Mark your calendars now—we can’t wait to see you there!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Colonial Market Days and Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Coordinate 2026 Dates to Avoid Overlap and Support Attendees, Participants, and Public Safety

West Lafayette, Indiana / Lebanon, Indiana — The Feast of the Hunters’ Moon and Colonial Market Days are pleased to announce a coordinated scheduling effort for their 2026 events, ensuring that participants and spectators can enjoy both gatherings without conflicting dates.

For many years, the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon has operated at the mercy of the Purdue University football schedule. Holding the Feast during the same weekend as a Purdue home game creates substantial strain and added risk for local infrastructure and emergency response services.

We now have the final component of the date-selection process: the Purdue football schedule.

With that information in hand, organizers are balancing non-game weekends, coordination with Lafayette-area community partners to ensure adequate resources are available, and the regional historic events calendar. While some weekends may appear “open” on paper, not all are realistically workable when multiple large events overlap and draw from the same shared services.

In a collaborative effort, organizers from the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon and Colonial Market Days have worked together to identify dates that support both events and avoid overlap. This coordination allows vendors, reenactors, demonstrators, and the visiting public to participate fully in each event—without having to choose between them.

“This was a practical and positive collaboration,” said Casey Samson, representing Colonial Market Days. “We want people to be able to attend and enjoy both events, and coordinating dates helps strengthen the living history community as a whole.”

Brooke Sauter-Johnson, of the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon added, “Public safety and community resources have to remain part of the conversation when scheduling a large event in West Lafayette. Working with Colonial Market Days allowed us to plan responsibly while still serving the many people who look forward to these weekends every year.”

Through this collaborative effort, the official 2026 Colonial Market Days dates are October 10–11, with the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon following on October 24–25.

Both events remain committed to historical education, immersive interpretation, and preserving early American heritage through engaging programming, skilled artisans, and meaningful community participation. Additional details—including program highlights and vendor information—will be released in the coming months.

01/29/2026

We’re excited to share an important update for 2026!

As many of you know, the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon has always had to work around the Purdue football schedule. Holding the Feast during a Purdue home game weekend creates a significant strain on local infrastructure and emergency response services—so careful planning is essential every year.

With the football schedule now released, we worked collaboratively with our friends at Colonial Market Days (Lebanon, Indiana) to coordinate dates that avoid overlap and support our shared living history community.

The official 2026 Feast of the Hunters’ Moon dates are October 24–25.

We’re grateful for the cooperation and community-minded approach that made this possible, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable weekend at the Feast.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Colonial Market Days and Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Coordinate 2026 Dates to Avoid Overlap and Support Attendees, Participants, and Public Safety

West Lafayette, Indiana / Lebanon, Indiana — The Feast of the Hunters’ Moon and Colonial Market Days are pleased to announce a coordinated scheduling effort for their 2026 events, ensuring that participants and spectators can enjoy both gatherings without conflicting dates.

For many years, the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon has operated at the mercy of the Purdue University football schedule. Holding the Feast during the same weekend as a Purdue home game creates substantial strain and added risk for local infrastructure and emergency response services.

We now have the final component of the date-selection process: the Purdue football schedule.

With that information in hand, organizers are balancing non-game weekends, coordination with Lafayette-area community partners to ensure adequate resources are available, and the regional historic events calendar. While some weekends may appear “open” on paper, not all are realistically workable when multiple large events overlap and draw from the same shared services.

In a collaborative effort, organizers from the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon and Colonial Market Days have worked together to identify dates that support both events and avoid overlap. This coordination allows vendors, reenactors, demonstrators, and the visiting public to participate fully in each event—without having to choose between them.

“This was a practical and positive collaboration,” said Casey Samson, representing Colonial Market Days. “We want people to be able to attend and enjoy both events, and coordinating dates helps strengthen the living history community as a whole.”

Brooke Sauter, of the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon added, “Public safety and community resources have to remain part of the conversation when scheduling a large event in West Lafayette. Working with Colonial Market Days allowed us to plan responsibly while still serving the many people who look forward to these weekends every year.”

Through this collaborative effort, the official 2026 Colonial Market Days dates are October 10–11, with the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon following on October 24–25.

Both events remain committed to historical education, immersive interpretation, and preserving early American heritage through engaging programming, skilled artisans, and meaningful community participation. Additional details—including program highlights and vendor information—will be released in the coming months.

12/08/2025

Mark your calendars! We have set the dates for the 2026 Spring Sewing Circles. Join us from 5:30-7:30 PM on Wednesdays (specific dates below) from March-May! We will meet at the Arganbright Geneaology Center (1001 South St, Lafayette).

More information:
- Sewing circle has proven to be a great place to build on skills, ask questions and learn hands-on knowledge, as well as meet new friends and work on those costumes you always say you'll finish by the Feast. 😉
- Open to sewists of all skill levels, who sew by hand or machine. Topics range from garment construction, pattern drafting, discussions on what folks wore in the 18th century, and more.
- Free, open to the public!
- If you'd like to teach a session, please reach out! DM us or email Brooke at [email protected].

12/05/2025

What a fun evening at tonight's Feast Volunteer Appreciation Evening! It was great to see some many friends and folks who make the Feast happen. It's right here in this room: The heart, soul, and driving force behind the scenes of the event!

While this was many of our Feast Family, we missed those that couldn't join us tonight. Thanks to everyone who braved the weather!

Special thank you to Jeremy Spann - Realtor with Keller Williams Realty for taking some great photos of the fun! And to our friends at Teays River Brewing & Public House for generously donating the delicious pulled pork!

12/04/2025

We wish Greg and our friends at Lafayette Brewing Company a truly happy and enjoyable retirement. Greg/LBC and the Tippecanoe Homebrewers' Circle have long run the Historic Tavern at the Feast. Their brewing demos and delicious beverages are always a fan favorite!
Read this Q & A with Dave Bangert and reminisce on 32 great years.

Greg and Nancy Emig, early in the game in Indiana’s craft brew scene, say Dec. 20 will be the last day for LBC. A Q&A about how it started and why it's ending

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope your day is filled with happiness around the table spent with those you love. And lots of turkey, of course!