{"id":101021,"date":"2026-07-09T11:18:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T15:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?p=101021"},"modified":"2026-07-09T11:18:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T15:18:56","slug":"old-kettle-saloon-to-celebrate-new-beginnings-returning-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?p=101021","title":{"rendered":"Old Kettle Saloon to celebrate new beginnings, returning legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>WABASH COUNTY, IN \u2013 Grow Wabash County is excited to celebrate The Old Kettle Saloon for its<br>grand opening and a return to its original name and legacy. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on July<br>23rd, 2026, to mark the occasion.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are proud to celebrate the grand opening of The Old Kettle Saloon and the return of a name that holds<br>special meaning in our community. Andrea and Zach Craft are building on that legacy while creating a<br>welcoming gathering place for residents and visitors alike. We are excited to support this new chapter and<br>their continued success in Wabash County,\u201d Jana Thibos, Investor Services &amp; Events Project Manager, Grow<br>Wabash County.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The Old Kettle has been a local landmark for over 50 years. Initially the establishment was known as &#8220;Howdy<br>Bob&#8217;s&#8221; and then the &#8220;Iron Kettle&#8221; before becoming The Old Kettle Saloon. For many years The Kettle operated<br>as a local bar without a kitchen. They just had great pizza (that many have burned the roof of their mouths on) and popcorn. Today The Old Kettle Saloon has a fully functioning kitchen with great bar food, a friendly<br>atmosphere and even better drinks. Andrea (a Wabash local) worked as a bartender at The Kettle for 16 years<br>before moving on in 2023. Zach (originally from Noblesville) has been a musician for most of his life and<br>together they brought their bar knowledge and love of music to The Kettle when reopening the business on<br>May 2nd. The business now features guitars on the walls and vintage musical decor throughout the<br>establishment. We hope to carry on The Old Kettle Saloon legacy and continue to provide amazing service and food to the community. We are creating a space where everyone is welcome and invited to join us for great food, drinks, and conversation. Where Music meets the Spirits,&#8221; said owners Andrea and Zach Craft.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ribbon cutting ceremony for The Old Kettle Saloon will begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, at 1633 Stitt<br>Street in Wabash. After the ceremony, guests are encouraged to stick around for a meet and greet with the<br>new owners and to enjoy a 20% off food items promotion (4-6- pm) along with $2 well drinks and $12<br>domestic buckets of beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"174\" height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Outlook-GWC-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101022\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WABASH COUNTY, IN \u2013 Grow Wabash County is excited to celebrate The Old Kettle Saloon for itsgrand opening and a return to its original name and legacy. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on July23rd, 2026, to mark the occasion. \u201cWe are proud to celebrate the grand opening of The Old Kettle Saloon and &#8230; <a title=\"Old Kettle Saloon to celebrate new beginnings, returning legacy\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?p=101021\" aria-label=\"Read more about Old Kettle Saloon to celebrate new beginnings, returning legacy\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-101021","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Wade Weaver","author_link":"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?author=3"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?cat=1\" rel=\"category\">Uncategorized<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"WABASH COUNTY, IN \u2013 Grow Wabash County is excited to celebrate The Old Kettle Saloon for itsgrand opening and a return to its original name and legacy. 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