Krider World’s Fair Garden

The goddess of youth statue

Early September is a lovely time of year to visit Krider World's Fair Garden. I was stunned by the beauty of the gardens which have distinctive elements of the English garden style. 

When the 1933-19934 World’s Fair was over, Krider's Nursey returned many of the plants and other features they'd had on display there, and the display garden was recreated. This exhibit is restored to reflect the history of Krider nursey.

Husband at the Toadstools

Here, you'll find an oasis of iconic statutes and structures, a pond, a waterfall, a windmill, viewing benches a gazebo, and a swing arbor. 

The Dutch Windmill

One of three historical markers

Quilt Garden 

The Mill House

1 - The Dutch windmill *

2 - The quilt garden – is one of almost two dozen Quilt Gardens located in 7 communities in Northern Indiana Amish Country.  Each Quilt Garden is planted in a unique quilt pattern that changes each year.  

3 - The toadstools *

4 - The Pergola and sunrise benches *

5 - The lily pond *

6 - The “Garden with a Cause”

7 - The English Tea House *

8 - The goddess of youth statue

9 - Three historical markers

10 - The mill house *

11 - The Krider Garden fountain (1935)

12 - The gazebo (2015)

13 - The rose garden

14 - The pavilion

15 - The rain garden

16 - Restrooms

17 - The historic 158-foot trestle bridge, part of the original Pumpkinvine Railroad and now part of the Pumpkinvine Bike Trail, which runs through the park.

Krider World’s Fair Garden

302 Bristol Ave

Middlebury, IN 46540