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A Spellbinding Stroll Through the Festival of Magic

 

 

July 25-27, 2025

The Annual Festival of Magic transforms downtown Chesterton and Valparaiso into a wizarding wonderland, with Running Vines Winery and Aftermath Cidery taking center stage.  Guests explore Nocturn Alley’s mystical marketplace, attend potion-making classes, and collect stamps on a “Carouser’s Map” for prizes. With themed shops, tarot readings, and magical encounters, it’s a spellbinding experience for witches, wizards, and muggles alike.

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  • 38 Minutes to South Shore
  • 39 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 72 Minutes to Elkhart County

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