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    Blue Elite Extraordinaire in Plainfield Indiana

    Blue Elite Extraordinaire Returns to Plainfield

    By Melissa Gibson on Feb. 22, 2023

    If you’re into having fun, dancing the night away and raising funds for a good cause, the Seann’s Shades of Blue Elite Extraordinaire might be just the ticket. The annual, four-day event at The Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Plainfield…

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    Maple Syrup Days at McCloud Nature Park

    Insider Guide to Maple Syrup Days at McCloud Nature Park

    By Eric Ivie on Feb. 10, 2023

    A fun, free and educational family event returns to Hendricks County, Indiana, the first two Saturdays in March. McCloud Maple Syrup Days celebrates McCloud Nature Park's sugar maple trees and the delectable sweetness they produce. This year's Maple…

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    Indiana Fishing Expo

    Why You Should Attend the 2023 Indiana Fishing Expo

    By Stone Miller on Jan. 06, 2023

    Growing up in a small Indiana town with a creek and with a dad who was a fishing guide, the sport of fishing became a point of interest for me early in life. I've seen much of the great water and fishing opportunities Indiana has to offer. Not often…

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    Sweet Minis Cakes and Bakes

    Sweet Minis Cakes and Bakes Offers Mini-Sized Desserts

    By Melissa Gibson on Dec. 27, 2022

    I’ve been looking for something my youngest daughter might enjoy. We’ve tried swimming, soccer and gymnastics and while those were fun, it wasn’t her ‘thing’. That’s why I was excited to find Sweet Minis Cakes and Bakes in Brownsburg. Not only do…

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    Indiana Storm Chasers Convention

    Why You Should Attend the Indiana Storm Chasers Convention

    By Stone Miller on Oct. 27, 2022

    Who doesn't love a good thunderstorm? As a kid I remember being in awe of the enormity and power displayed by nature in thunderstorms. In high school, I worked at a summer camp and when the late night thunderstorms would roll in, I'd sit out on the…

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    Truss bridge at McCloud Nature Park

    Top Fall Experiences Only Found in Hendricks County Indiana

    By Josh Duke on Sep. 13, 2022

    I don't know what it is about fall, but it has rapidly become my favorite season of the year here in Hendricks County, Indiana. Between all the fall festivals, leaves changing colors and just getting a break after a hot summer, the changing of the…

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    Drummer at International Festival

    5 Reasons You Should Attend the Hendricks County International Festival

    By Tanya Shelburne on Sep. 07, 2022

    Back by popular demand, it's time for the third annual Hendricks County International Festival! Embrace the diversity found all throughout Hendricks County, Indiana at this FREE family-friendly event. The festival will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on…

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    Hendricks County Historical Museum sign

    5 Reasons You Should Visit the Hendricks County Historical Museum [VIRTUAL TOUR]

    By Sarah Ferguson on May. 17, 2022

    The Hendricks County Historical Museum is located just off the Downtown Danville Historic Square in Central Indiana. I have toured the museum multiple times, and each time I learn something new or find a new hidden gem. When I started my research of…

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    Bees on hive

    Event Preview: McCloud Bee Fest in Hendricks County Indiana

    By Eric Ivie on Jul. 21, 2021

    An annual event in Hendricks County, Indiana that was derailed by COVID in 2020 is back for 2021! Mark your calendars for the McCloud Bee Fest, which buzzes into McCloud Nature Park outside of North Salem next month! Hendricks County Parks &…

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    Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary

    What You Need to Know About Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary

    By Josh Duke on Jun. 11, 2021

    I must admit when I arrived at Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, I didn't know what to expect. It didn't take long for me to figure out that this amazing little farm on the outskirts of Brownsburg at 8420 E. County Road 650 East exists as a…

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