Indiana Specific Welcome Baskets?

angeltennis3

My fmil wants to make small welcome bags for our out of town guests.  She wants to include a few things that are unique to the state...but I am struggling to think of things!

We thought of little chocolate racecars, orville popcorn, and then throwing in a bottle of water with a custom label.  I was also going to create a pamphlet of things to do in the area, with maps.  Any other bright ideas ladies?

inkygirl

For the chocolate, do South Ben Chocolate Company things.  And definitely include something about the racetrak.  Also, check this website for more ideas: http://www.visitindiana.net/madeinindiana.htm

ETA: clicky link

mmgumbel

If your guests like wine... there are several amazing Indiana wineries... Depending on your likes... do not forget about the many universities and sports teams as well!

cmcd16

Oliver Wine (Bloomington)
Easley Wine (Indianapolis)

Ditto the South Bend Chocolate Co. suggestion!

Custom CD with John Mellencamp, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and Axl Rose songs?

smilz4milz

I just decided to pop in over here and saw your post.  I just had a city/ state gift exchange with ladies from all over the US.  I included Cousin Willy's popcorn (Orville Redenbacher doesn't have Indy on the package...I think it says it's made in CA), Amish apple butter, and Colts socks (if my lady isn't a huge Colts fan, then the emblem is mostly hidden).

I love the custom CD idea!  If I have enough time to make one before I head to the post office tonight, I am soooo doing that!

alehayes

I've often wondered about this myself.  So many other places have food-y things you associate with them (Ohio buckeyes, Florida oranges, Vermont maple syrup/candy, etc.)

The only food anyone I know ever says can be associated with Indiana are tenderloins, and those aren't exactly OOT bag-packageable.

I know that euchre is played quite commonly in many areas of the state, so maybe throw in some playing cards?

cmcd16

Another Indiana food item I would recommend would be apple butter.  It's non-perishable, and you can buy small containers of it.  Obviously anything corn-related would work... caramel corn, popcorn ball, etc.