Hendricks County Insider

'Twas the month before Christmas throughout Hendricks County, and people were making a holiday bounty. Family events were on top of the list, with trees, lights and shopping that cannot be missed. We called elves and Santa, baked some cookies and…

One of the most popular seasons in Hendricks County, Indiana, and my personal favorite has arrived. What is there not to love about fall? We have the changing leaves, the cooler temperatures and of course some fantastic family-friendly festivals and…

One of my favorite annual events in Hendricks County, Indiana, takes place over Labor Day Weekend each year: North Salem Old Fashion Days. I can't wait for Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 to get here because Old Fashion Days always has so much to offer my entire…

Independence Day is arriving soon, and if you're looking for fireworks on the 4th of July, Hendricks County, Indiana, is the place to be! We start the celebration early and end it late around here, and you won't leave without a full belly, some great…

The Mayberry in the Midwest Festival, returns to Danville, Indiana, May 17-19, 2019, bringing wild characters, loads of laughter, music, food and family fun to our own little slice of Mayberry here in Central Indiana. Here's an insider guide…

In the 1970s, the women of the Plainfield Friends Meeting would come together to hold a "Church Mouse Sale." They originally held the sale in the church basement, but over the years it expanded to the church lawn, and then in the 1980s a parade was…

When I was in high school my parents took me and my brothers to Washington, D.C., for the 4th of July. I was excited because I heard their fireworks were like no other in the country. While on our way there, we stopped at a couple of Civil War…

For 66 years, the Amo Fish Fry Festival has been a highlight of the summer in Hendricks County. However, I think the name of this event is a bit misleading -- there's so much more at the Amo Fish Fry Festival than fish! This festival has all the best…

We all define our community a little differently. When people ask where I am from, I reply Hendricks County. It could be because almost every job title I have includes Hendricks County. My home that I have made with my family here is in Brownsburg…

Brownsburg, Indiana, brings in the holiday season in a very special way. Since 2007, the town has held a special evening starting with a parade under the stars of the winter sky. It isn’t the usual ordinary start to the holiday season seen in most…