Hendricks County Insider

When I think of guitars, I can't help but think of my dad. Seldom does a family outing go by without my dad breaking out his guitar for an impromptu jam session. And when Sunday rolled around growing up, I often found myself waking to my dad singing…

To say this year’s Fair on the Square will be a little different than normal would be an understatement. But thankfully this time it has nothing to do with COVID-19. The traditional two-day event, which includes craft vendors filling the square in…

I had heard so many good things about Magoo's California Pizza in Avon, Indiana, that I had wanted to try it for quite awhile, but for some reason always failed to get there, until recently. Located along U.S. 36 near the Ronald Reagan Parkway…

If you have ever seen an alpaca firsthand, then you probably remember its toothy grin as it peeks at you with its big eyes through its wavy bangs. Well, a ranch in Brownsburg, Indiana, with quite a history of its own is home to a group of these…

Raymond Embry used to travel a lot for work and while visiting various places across the country, he noticed various entertainment options at different places. He had seen gaming lounges and virtual reality cafes. He had seen basketball-related…

If you are a fan of The Andy Griffith Show , you probably already are aware of the Mayberry Cafe in Danville, Indiana, and the popular Mayberry in the Midwest festival that occurs every May there. But we have some big news of something new -- a…

If you are a family who loves affordable outdoor recreation, we have some ideas for you here in Hendricks County. What follows is an insider's guide of recommendations from someone who has lived and worked here for more than 10 years. You may want to…

It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here! I'm proud to introduce you to the Visit Hendricks County Locals Guide. While it will remain part of our bigger Visit Hendricks County website and some of the information is and will continue to be…

Editor's Note: Because of unforeseen circumstances, this event has been moved out of Hendricks County to neighboring Marion County to Waterman's Farm, 7010 E. Raymond St., Indianapolis. Pierogies from Indy, twisted tacos from Missouri, Korean BBQ…

I’m a salty snack guy, so checking out a new popcorn shop in Brownsburg couldn’t have been a better treat for me. As soon as I walked inside the small PopAKernal shop, I could immediately smell that enticing popcorn scent wafting through the air even…