# Midwest Dopefest??? To be or not to be? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 9, 2001, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333 "2001-04-09T07:44:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MagicalSilverKey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2001, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/1 "2001-04-09T07:44:22Z")
If I decided to throw a Midwest Dopefest, would anyone want to come? (Note the word IF. This Dopefest is **only** hypothetical at this point.) I live in Indiana, or more specifically, Mishawaka, Indiana. If you don’t know where that is, it’s [here.](http://aolsvc.maps.aol.com/research/main.dci?map=state%2cindiana) I am near the top center of IN. to the immediate east of South Bend. Although Mishawaka’s not on this map, it’s between South Bend and Elkhart. South Bend is home of the University of Notre Dame, just for reference. IF I did this, it would have to be low budget to no budget. In light of that, I have no ideas what to do or where exactly to do it. There isn’t a whole lot around here to see, IMHO. Some of the “attractions” are Notre Dame, The College Football Hall of Fame, and The Studebaker National Automobile Museum. Hummer aka “Humvee” vehicles are manufactured here in Mishawaka. I just thought I would mention those. Well, there ya go. So, whatcha think? ---
**Author:** ![Shadowfox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Shadowfox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfox)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2001, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/2 "2001-04-09T13:16:16Z")
Do you own your own home? If not, would it be possible to have a Dopefest/BBQ/potluck at a local park? Everybody could bring a dish of food and their own beverages of choice. Another option could be a museum tour. Most museums are free or minimally priced to the public. BTW, South Bend is only about a three hour drive for me, so I could possibly make it. There is also a Michigan Dopefest in the works for June which would only be a two to three hour drive for you, or you could wait for the next ChiDope. ---
**Author:** ![BunnyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2001, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/3 "2001-04-09T17:16:13Z")
**Magical** , I know where Mishawaka is (was just down there a few weekends ago!), but I’m saving myself (so to speak) for the **Dopapalooza** that’s going on in June. Check this thread [ur=“[http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=62734](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=62734)”]here. Why don’t you plan on coming up!!?? ---
**Author:** ![MagicalSilverKey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2001, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/4 "2001-04-26T06:18:31Z")
:::bump::: Are there any Hoosier Dopers here? Anyone from MI,IL,OH??? I feel I am missing out! Everyone else gets to go to a Dopefest. I just don’t have the resources to travel. I guess I will have to bring the Dopefest to me! I can’t give a date yet. But I am aware or several events in my town that are quite entertaining withing the next few months that would be good Dopefest material. I do not own my own home, or apartment, I live with my mother, so if I am hosting a Dopefest, it would have to be somewhere else other than my home. There are tons of hotels here in town, infinite restaurants, and shopping areas. As far as what would we do? Well I like the park picnic idea, I know a great place for that. However, there are so many places to “hang out” here, I don’t know where to begin as far as indoor get togethers. I guess all I need to know at this point is if anyone is interested. This is only in the “IF” stage right now, so don’t mark your calendars or anything. ---
**Author:** ![Amazing\_Tiki\_God](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/779978/32.png) [@Amazing\_Tiki\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amazing_Tiki_God)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2001, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/5 "2001-04-26T06:46:39Z")
Hey hey hey MagicalSilverKey! Checking in from Muncie. I’d most likely be up for this dopefest. Can’t guarantee it though with work being a bitch and all. Although set a time and I’ll see what I can do about making it. [sub]As a side note I’m wondering who’ll be the host of the dopefest that pops my perverbial cherry?[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![hardygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hardygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hardygrrl)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2001, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/6 "2001-04-26T11:33:22Z")
Checking in from Elgin,Il . And I would love to come 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2001, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/7 "2001-04-26T14:37:58Z")
**MSK** , have you seem the _[Dopapalooza](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=62734)_ thread? That’s coming up in June, IIRC. I’m working at getting an _OhDope_ in Columbus, Ohio, perhaps in July. At the very least, you should make plans to attend these, but if you plan a get-together, I’ll head up, so count me in. Say…doesn’t Mishawaka hae some outragously huge outlet malls or something? Not that I’m into shopping or anything, just mentioning it. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![MagicalSilverKey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2001, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/8 "2001-04-26T17:50:42Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by thinksnow \* > \*\ ***MSK** , have you seem the _[Dopapalooza](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=62734)_ thread? That’s coming up in June, IIRC. I’m working at getting an _OhDope_ in Columbus, Ohio, perhaps in July. > > At the very least, you should make plans to attend these, but if you plan a get-together, I’ll head up, so count me in. > > Say…doesn’t Mishawaka hae some outragously huge outlet malls or something? Not that I’m into shopping or anything, just mentioning it. 😃 \*\* I am very aware of Dopapalooza, unfortunately, there’s no way I can attend that event. (Unless someone wanted to pick me up and sponsor my trip. I’m unemployed and broke.) As for the mall thing, yes, Mishawaka is what I refer to as “mall capitol of the midwest.” ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2001, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/9 "2001-04-26T20:05:12Z")
Now why haven’t I seen this thread before? You bastards have been hiding it 'cuz you don’t want me there, I know. I could certainly make it to Mishawaka. It’s only a 2½ hour drive from Toledo. Pick a day. I’ll be there. Preprandial drinks are on me. ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2001, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/10 "2001-04-27T15:16:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*\*MagicalSilverKey \*\* > I am very aware of Dopapalooza, unfortunately, there’s no way I can attend that event. (Unless someone wanted to pick me up and sponsor my trip. I’m unemployed and broke.) Done. I’m going to be heading up from Louisville, so heading up through IN versus cruising over to Cinci and rolling up through OH is pretty much 7 of one, half dozen of another. The sponsoring…well, you’re on your own, but I can get you there, at any rate. ---
**Author:** ![tiny\_ham](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a183cd/32.png) [@tiny\_ham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tiny_ham)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2001, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/11 "2001-04-27T15:21:54Z")
I’d love to come! TO THE DOPEFEST YOU PERV… I’ve long wondered if there would be a MidWest mass gathering of dopers. I mean, Indiana’s great for Illinois, Michigan AND Ohio Dopers. Let’s go to Pokagon! Last time I went there I wet my pants! jarbaby ---
**Author:** ![Pucette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/278dde/32.png) [@Pucette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pucette)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2001, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/12 "2001-05-02T20:32:52Z")
Hey I’d go if I were anywhere near you all! So when’s it gonna be, MSK? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![lno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a8b319/32.png) [@lno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lno)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2001, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/13 "2001-05-02T21:01:31Z")
Sigh, when I hear midwest, I think Minnesota, Dakotas, Iowa, Wisconsin. Indiana is EAST. You guys are YANKEES. But, oh, well, whatcha gonna do. ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2001, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/14 "2001-05-02T21:13:52Z")
Are you outta your frickin’ mind? You think we’re going to come to IN now, after the pit thread on the Hoosier State? LNO, dude, those are The Great Plains. ---
**Author:** ![anya\_marie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ebca7d/32.png) [@anya\_marie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anya_marie)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2001, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/15 "2001-05-05T11:40:57Z")
I could come, if I could carpool with somebody since i do not drive. I think August might be a nice time for the dopefest. ---
**Author:** ![DynoSaur](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DynoSaur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DynoSaur)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2001, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/16 "2001-05-05T18:47:05Z")
I’ll consider. Middle of Illinois, middle of Indiana…same difference to me… ---
**Author:** ![MagicalSilverKey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2001, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/17 "2001-05-16T05:59:28Z")
Ok, how does this date strike everyone’s fancy for a South Bend, Indiana Dopefest? \*\* Weekend of June 15,16,17 \*\* This is the weekend of the annual _South Bend Ethnic Festival_ It’s lots of food, vendors, live music and all kinds of interesting stuff. If anyone’s interested, post here! ---
**Author:** ![malaka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@malaka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/malaka)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2001, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/18 "2001-05-16T12:57:40Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by thinksnow \* > \*\ ***MSK** , have you seem the _[Dopapalooza](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=62734)_ thread? That’s coming up in June, IIRC. I’m working at getting an _OhDope_ in Columbus, Ohio, perhaps in July. > > \*\* I live in C-bus. Count me in for the July OhDope… ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2001, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/19 "2001-05-16T13:26:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by thinksnow \* > \*\* > > Done. I’m going to be heading up from Louisville, so heading up through IN versus cruising over to Cinci and rolling up through OH is pretty much 7 of one, half dozen of another. The sponsoring…well, you’re on your own, but I can get you there, at any rate. \*\* thinksnow! I live in New Albany. Maybe we could carpool or something…? ---
**Author:** ![Amazing\_Tiki\_God](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/779978/32.png) [@Amazing\_Tiki\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amazing_Tiki_God)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2001, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midwest-dopefest-to-be-or-not-to-be/61333/20 "2001-05-16T17:54:41Z")
Hey **MSK** that date is fine. Pending work I should be able to go without a problem.