The Minnetrista Farmer’s Market is open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon and features locally-grown and made food from all over Indiana. DN FILE PHOTO JORDAN HUFFER
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There are a few places and restaurants that embody the spirit of Muncie. In one weekend, here are the things you should check out.
SATURDAY |
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| Breakfast: | Eva’s Pancake House is the best. Every crazy combination of pancakes, meat and eggs you can think of is put on a plate and served to you. There aren’t any late night Eva’s runs because the restaurant is open from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Their crepes are amazing. Their food is cooked as close to homemade as a restaurant can do. And their prices are competitive with IHOP. |
| Morning: | For $5, you can check out the local exhibits and the amazing gardens of Minnetrista. The Farmer’s Market at Minnetrista is open until noon on Saturdays in October in the Orchard Shop parking lot. The Farmer’s Market has produce from the local community, in addition to some homemade items for sale. |
| Afternoon: | This Saturday, Ball State football plays Western Michigan at Scheumann Stadium. The best way to prepare is the only way: make some junk food, and tailgate before heading in for the game. Tailgating starts at 11 a.m. There are a few restrictions Ball State places on tailgating for safety, including banning glass containers and hard liquor. The tailgating area will be cleared 15 minutes before the start of the game. You must include a game of cornhole in this activity to be recognized in Indiana. Go watch the football game. Game time:3 p.m. |
| Dinner: | Scotty’s Brewhouse started here. Whether or not Ball State won at Scheumann Stadium, you can take on the Scheumann Special burger. The ingredients sound like you got lost in the grocery aisle and started throwing things in your cart. Peanut butter, jalapenos, cheddar cheese and bacon adorn something only a college student would eat. From personal experience, it’s actually really good. It’s incredibly good. It defies logic. |
| Evening: | See the New Orleans Legends: Preservations Hall Jazz Band & Allen Toussaint Concert. Change speed and wind down by enjoying a concert at John R. Emens Auditorium. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Allen Toussaint are joining forces at Emens for an evening of jazz. Notable stars from the Preservation Hall Band include George Lewis, Sweet Emma Barrett and Kid Thomas Valentine. Doors open at 8 p.m. |
SUNDAY |
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| Breakfast: | Concannon’s Pastry Shop has two locations in Muncie. There is one on Walnut Street, and one off of McGalliard on Baker Lane. Everything at Concannon’s tastes like it was provided by a benevolent and kind being. If you’re looking to statisfy a craving for pumpkin, Concannon’s has pumpkin bread, donuts, pretzels and coffee. |
| Morning: | Muncie isn’t always a beautiful town. But the Cardinal Greenway provides a little beauty. The Greenway runs from Marion to Richmond, Ind., with 60 miles of trail between. In Muncie, the Greenway runs along the White River through Downtown. |
| Lunch: | You do not leave Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant hungry. Their taco salads are the size of a human head. The endless chips and salsa are second only to their margaritas. Everything on their menu is amazing and delicious. |
| Afternoon: |
Take statue selfies. There isn’t much to do around statues, but there are so many important statues in Muncie, you need to take note.
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| Dinner: | Whether or not Ball State won or lost, go visit Savage’s Ale House. The Munci-est thing in the world is Savage’s Muncie Burger. Bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing on a Kaiser bun. |
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