Hendricks County Insider

In case you haven't heard, Hogan Farms -- located at 8900 E. County Road 1000 North, Brownsburg, Indiana -- is an incredible fall destination that you'll want to visit this season. Offering homegrown pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, good eats, a…

Last year, I wrote about how quickly fall had approached. I share this same sentiment today, as I write about this year's Heartland Apple Festival at Beasley's Orchard in Danville. I've written about the orchard and this fall attraction - a true…

September is a busy month in Hendricks County, Indiana, which makes it a great time of year to come visit us! This month brings us the first day of autumn, the crown jewel of drag racing events, shopping opportunities, live music and more! Denso…

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…

There are many things about summer in Indiana that I love, and high on that list is fresh produce. Indiana-grown fruits and vegetables are second to none, and our local farmers markets allow me to get them when they're in season and at their most…

The first Farmers Market of the season is set to open in a little over a week in Hendricks County despite this pandemic. The Danville Farmers Market held weekly on Saturday mornings from May through September traditionally is the first farmers market…

I’ve been fortunate to have known Debbie Beasley most of my life. As a kid growing up in Danville, Indiana, a trip to Beasley's Orchard was a family tradition. When I got into high school, I became friends with Lyra (Aichinger) Baitis, Debbie’s…

Summer is my favorite season for many reasons, but my absolute favorite thing to do during the summer is spend an evening at the county fair with my family. There's nothing quite like a fair, and the Hendricks County 4-H Fair always delivers. It's…

Most people, including myself, conjure certain images when we hear the words Beasley’s Orchard in Danville, Indiana, such as pumpkins, hayrides and apples. I don’t even consider visiting this lush farm until the leaves start to change and I need…

You can finally pick apples at Beasley's Orchard! While that may not sound like a big deal to you, I couldn't be more excited. You see I have asked Debbie Beasley for years and more recently Calvin Beasley why they never offered u-pick at their…