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Pre Conference Sessions
Draft Animal Museum, Mackel Barn and Meese Chapel Tour
April 29th @ 1pm - 5873 Co Rd 427, Auburn IN 46706
Cost: Free Will Donation
Join us for a free tour event of the Draft Animal Museum in Auburn Indiana. You will get to see the history of draft animals, a tour of the historical Mackel Barn and Meese Chapel and get a first hand draft animal experience. Depending on weather, a draft horse wagon ride will be available.
Books, Blooms, and Bushels: Gene Stratton-Porter Museum & Orchard Hill Farm
April 29th @ 1pm - 11061 E 415N -Kendallville, IN 46755
Cost: $5 per person
Step into Indiana’s natural and agricultural heritage with a visit to the Gene Stratton-Porter Museum at Sylvan Lake, where literature, conservation, and a deep love of the outdoors come together. The tour continues to Orchard Hill Farm in Kendallville, highlighting local fruit production and agritourism in northeast Indiana. Participants will explore how storytelling, stewardship of the land, and farming traditions connect people to place and sustain both culture and community.
Plain Living, Rich Traditions: Menno-Hof Museum & Downtown Shipshewana
April 29th @ 1pm - 510 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
Cost: $9.50 per person
Discover the history and traditions of Amish and Mennonite communities with a guided visit to the Menno-Hof Museum, offering insight into faith, culture, and daily life. The tour continues with time to explore downtown Shipshewana, featuring locally owned shops, handcrafted goods, and unique regional flavors. Participants will experience how heritage, community values, and small businesses shape one of Indiana’s most well-known cultural destinations.
Buffalo, Barns & Building Community: Fremont Youth Community Outreach, Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve & DCI&B Livestock
April 29th @ 1pm - 6975 N Ray Rd, Fremont, IN, 46737
Cost: $14.00 per person
Explore how agriculture, community engagement, and conservation come together in Steuben County. This tour highlights the Fremont Youth Community Outreach program, a visit to Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve to learn about bison management and conservation, and a stop at DCI&B Livestock (Elysia Rodgers’ family farm) to see local livestock operations in action. Participants will gain insight into innovative community partnerships, alternative livestock production, and hands-on educational efforts supporting youth and agriculture in northeast Indiana.
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Tour
April 29th @ 1pm - 1600 Wayne St, Auburn, IN 46706
Cost: $20.00 per person
Travel through Auburn’s rich transportation history at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum.
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