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November 2023 by Reno Hammond
First off, the food was good and the staff was good. I only give two stars because this store forces you to self checkout with a credit card. I wanted to use cash and I don't appreciate doing the checkers job and nobody gets paid to do it. I won't stop here again if they are that anti-wotker.
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May 2023 by Jennifer Vega
They had about 30 empty tables, we ordered from the screens sandwiches and pizza. We found a table to dine in and the lady came and kick us out! Very rude!I understand now why that place is empty!Bad energy naaahBtw, pizza was good!
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April 2023 by Wanda M.
When we arrived this afternoon, the weather was horribly cold and windy outside. But inside the AgHort Building, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, it was warm and filled with approximately 94 Hoosier exhibitors selling 20 different types of products. The well-organized and interesting booths kept the crowd moving smoothly even though the isles were congested at times. The Package Pickup area by the entrance was a blessing and eliminated the need to drag packages from booth to booth.We found several exhibitors we've enjoyed at past shows as well as several first-time exhibitors at this year's marketplace. Ceramics and Pottery are always my favorite exhibitors. This year, I purchased gorgeous pottery from Carol Bell of Blue Moon Pottery out of Noblesville, Indiana. My husband fell in love with a couple of pieces of photography by Ted Tarquinio of TLT Photography from Louisville, Kentucky. Exquisite colors, and we can't wait to frame them.Phenomenal leather purses, by Kerry Moncrieff, were available to purchase, plus worth the investment. There appeared to be an abundance of extremely talented artists displaying their stunning paintings, watercolors, and drawings.Other areas I greatly enjoy are the spectacular wooden cutting/cheese boards, chocolates, candies, baked goods, sauces, and flavored vinaigrettes, along with the breweries and winery's products. Basically, anything food related, earthy woods, and pottery grab my attention.I'm glad we decided to attend even if the weather was crappy. Luckily, we found a parking spot ($10) directly in front of the Ag building entrance and was in and out within a couple of minutes. We definitely plan on attending this affordable event ($10) again next year. If you enjoy shopping, mark your calendar for the next show.
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March 2023 by Betsy M.
Enjoyed this blustery Saturday afternoon at the Indiana artisan market at the fairgrounds. There are some super talented people displaying their creations! Lots of beautiful, jewelry, art, pottery, woodwork and textiles on display. I talked myself out of buying a gorgeous piece of art, but I might go back! Additionally, there was a section for us foodies! Lots of local, honey, bourbon, wine, maple syrup, beer, cheese, and lots and lots of chocolate in Easter treats ! Really nice market showcasing, Indiana talent.
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January 2023 by Ben Edwards
Service is terrible, the people are rude, and the food is not worth the price. Avoid this place!
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December 2022 by Amelia Laub
Good fresh food served at the restaurant!
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July 2019 by Eddie C.
Monumental Marketplace is like an expanded farmer's market but without the produce. This event occurs during lunchtime on a Friday and it's worth a casual visit. The marketplace took over more than half of the circle, and it was filled with a variety of Indiana-based vendors. The variety of available products was great, ranging from food/drink items to homemade goods. There were lunch options as well so you can grab a bite while taking a stroll around the circle. Monumental Marketplace is a great example of turning the Circle into a pedestrian destination, and Indiana Grown did a great job showcasing in-state producers and their products.
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June 2019 by Libby B.
Yet another fun event that happens yearly on the Circle! It's like a farmer's market exploded into a super-sized event! Sometimes I feel like I know most of the vendors that generally come to events like this, but then I'm reminded that I really don't! I love discovering new local purveyors of food, drinks, desserts, and other wares that always blow me away with their creativity and quality. I liked another reviewer's suggestion that it happen once a month during the summer. I get why they don't since it looks like it takes a fair bit of coordination. It's a fun time to relax, get some food, and discover new things all while taking in the cool look of the Soldier and Sailor's Monument. I really appreciate Indiana Grown's efforts to promote all the good things made in our state! Be sure to check them out on social media and get updates on more fun events and where to find this kind of thing during the year. (For example, they have a market at the State Fair every year!)
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August 2018 by Christian R.
Supporting local businesses in a major city is something that comes very new to me. Having grown up in San Jose, CA and seeing how it has developed over the years, has shown me that there is a great need to keep the small business owner alive and well in the city. That is why coming to the Monumental Marketplace was a breath of fresh air, both figuratively and literally!! The placement of the marketplace in the downtown area gives a great visibility to all the locally owned and operated businesses in the area. While walking out there, my daughter and I were able to purchase organic grown honey, natural maple syrup, and even a great bottle of locally grown wine. To be honest, that has been my biggest surprise since moving to the Midwest. I have tasted some wine that is locally grown that could rival most any California wife. The one thing that I would improve on is the advertising for this event, because if it were not for Yelp I would never have known that it was going on. Overall, it was a great way to spend a couple hours on a beautiful day downtown.
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August 2018 by Peter P.
This is a cool little market on the Circle that highlights local businesses. It's not your typical farmer's market fare.
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July 2018 by Dana T.
Fun day at the Cirle at the Indiana Grown Monumental Marketplace. It was a nice unexpected event & made for a fun lunch hour. Well organized & lots of variety. Consider doing this monthly on the Circle during summer!
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July 2018 by Amara R.
The Monumental Marketplace is one of my favorite events on the circle. It's a signal that summer is here and an awesome showcase of Indiana businesses (of which there are many!). There are wineries, distilleries, artisans, food vendors, and food trucks ready and waiting to describe their wares, not to mention all of the samples available. This year I walked away with some Smoking Goose sausage and cappicolo, and a bottle of Cardinal Spirits Flor liqueur. Indiana Grown does a great job coordinating this event.
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June 2018 by DeAnna P.
A giant farmers market and shopping on the Circle? How could this event be anything less than five stars? In all seriousness, my ONLY complaint is that this only takes place once per year. I would love to see this as a monthly summer event. There was a little bit of everything. You could donate blood, create art, buy goat's milk soap, eat lunch, learn about and purchase garlic scapes. There was seriously something for everyone. I can't wait for next year's marketplace!
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June 2018 by Sarah G.
This event was an unexpected surprise and very welcome surprise at that! The day before was the popular Strawberry Festival... and I missed that for the first time in ages ... so I was quite happy to be able to do this on my lunch hour. The wide variety of "things" that are made in Indiana was inspiring. There were spices, popcorn, sausages, soaps, lotions, flowers, distilleries and wineries, so it was quite an eye feast and the best part was that several of them had free samples! I didn't have a lot of time to chat with everyone but a few of them mentioned their availability at local farmer's markets during the summer season so I can find many of them in Fishers or Broad Ripple or Binford which is closer to home on the weekend :-) This was a great new event and it was very successful in my mind as I noticed several of my coworkers toting bags of the things they bought on their way home that night. I ended up with charcuterie sausage and a small bottle of the delicious Hotel Tango's Limoncello liqueur. I would welcome this as an annual event... or even more frequent than that.
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June 2018 by Ali C.
My coworkers & I walked down during our lunch hour because we'd never been before. It was so fun & lots of different vendors were represented. I will definitely be going next year!
