Waterman family expanding annual fall festival, preserving farming legacy in Indy

Podcast: The IBJ Podcast with Mason King · IBJ Media

Opublikowano: 2026-10-26

The southeast side of Indianapolis has been home to seven generations of the Waterman family, which has farmed parcels in the area for much of that time. About 50 years ago, Bruce and Carol Waterman took a big step toward a new, public-facing endeavor called Waterman’s Family Farm. Those seeds planted on 50 acres at 7010 E. Raymond St. soon brought folks from across central Indiana for you-pick produce — including strawberries, tomatoes and corn — and its five-week Fall Festival for autumn enthusiasts and families who love playgrounds, corn mazes and amusement rides. This year’s festival with several added attractions is its bigg...