Hey Kokomo! Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s no surprise we’re going to encourage you to shop local for the dads in your life. Think that’s too hard for your dad? Think again. Here’s our list for all the different types of dads out there:

For the bearded dad:

Our pick is a multi-use body oil made right here in Kokomo! It smells incredible and it’s made with all-natural oils, skin-repairing vitamins, and their famous mood-altering Nag Champa blend of oils. You can use it on your skin, but we’re picking it as a beard oil for dad! It has no preservatives, no water, and it’s vegan and cruelty-free. Purchase here.

*Photo from the Kokomo Opalescent Glass website*

For the office dad:

Is your dad back in the office after months of quarantined working from home? Send a little piece of Kokomo to work with him. Kokomo Opalescent Glass has a website with so many unique items, pick out the a piece of handblown glass that goes best with your dad’s office vibe. Browse here.

For the snack loving dad:

Isn’t every dad a snack loving dad? Our local pick is the Jalapeno Cheddar popcorn from Popcorn Cafe. They have seemingly endless choices for tasty snacks for dad’s next movie night, card night, or just a lazy Wednesday night on the couch. Shop here.

*Photo from The Kokomo Farmer’s Market website*

For the caffeinated dad:

Locally roasted coffee beans + your dad’s favorite mug. What dad wouldn’t love this gift? Stop by the Farmer’s Market Store downtown Kokomo, or purchase the beans from their website, your dad will love the change-up in his morning cup of joe. Purchase here.

For the bacon-loving dad:

This might be our favorite gift idea on the list. Two words: Bacon. Jam. It’s sweet, it’s savory, and there are so many ways to serve this. Serve it on crackers, serve it with toast, pour it over a block of cream cheese, serve it on slices of grilled french bread. Let us know how you’re loving Bacon Jam. Buy it here.

For the dad with a sweet tooth:

Local gourmet bakery J. Edwards has seemingly endless flavors of treats but at the top of our list is the banana split cake. It’s the perfect way to celebrate dad this Father’s Day. There’s banana cream between the layers of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry cake. Then it’s topped with a pineapple whipped cream frosting. Buy it here.

For the peanut butter loving dad:

We couldn’t leave this next pick off our list for the sweet tooth dads. Local to Greentown, Blondie’s cookies has a new creation and it is divine. Their Peanut Butter Sprinkle cookie is literally made for the chocolate & peanut butter lovers out there. This cookie is a dark chocolate shortbread base topped with their peanut butter fluff buttercream frosting and finished off with a miniature peanut butter chocolate cup on top. Literal heaven. Buy them here.

*Photo from Indiana Music Garage website*

For the musical dad:

Maybe your dad has years of experience under his belt. Or maybe he’s a total beginner who’s always wanted to learn how to play the bass, or drums, or keys, or guitar. Locally owned Indiana Music Garage has you covered and can help you pick out the perfect gift for your talented dad. Shop here.

For the dad who wants to make the perfect panini:

Did you know local pizza spot, Stoney’s Sourdough Pizza is also making sliced sourdough bread that is as delicious as it is simple? Using only three ingredients: flour, water, salt, Stoney’s Sourdough is making Kokomo proud. Shop here (and order a pizza while you’re at it!):

For the sporty dad:

Set up a tee time online and send dad to the golf course on his special day. You have two online booking options, Kokomo. Book a tee time at Chippendale here. Or at Wildcat Creek here.

So what do you think, Kokomo? Did we miss your dad’s favorite?

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