How the Covered Bridge Festival has changed the lives of its food vendors

BRIDGETON, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The food at the Covered Bridge Festival has always been one of its biggest draws.

As the festival continues to grow, some of these booths have been here for decades including Dottie’s Cinnamon Rolls. They have been serving cinnamon and pecan rolls here for over 40 years and employee Mike Morin said this festival has helped the business blossom.

“Being a part of this festival means a lot to our family,” said Morin. “We have been here 40 years and every year we always have people that come up and say that they look forward to having the cinnamon rolls every year at this festival. It is one of the largest festivals in the state and we are very privileged to have the opportunity to set up and provide rolls to our customers.”

Robert Jones built and helps run multiple cabins that house food booths at this festival including the Cowboy Skillet, Sirloin Tips and Taters, and Hot Ham and Cheese. He says it has been a pleasure working with so many good people over the years.

“This festival was really small when we came here, and it just blossomed,” said Jones. “We have the greatest vendors in the world and some of them have been with us for 28 years.”

Jones said that this festival has changed him and his families’ lives forever.

“It has been quite a story,” said Jones. “We started with nothing, nothing. We love the town of Bridgeton, and we love Parke County.”

If you are interested in any of this delicious food, act fast because this festival ends on October 20.

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