'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…
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Top Fall Festivals in Hendricks County
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 9:00 AM by Josh Duke
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…
A Labor Day Tradition: North Salem Old Fashion Days
Wednesday, August 7, 2019 10:00 AM by Eric Ivie
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…
Hendricks County 4th of July Preview
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 5:00 PM by Eric Ivie
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…
Mayberry in the Midwest Festival Guide
Thursday, April 25, 2019 9:00 AM by Eric Ivie
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…
Holiday Event: Christmas Under the Stars
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 10:00 AM by Kelly Wallace
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is going to the Christmas Under the Stars parade in Brownsburg, Indiana. My family bundles up and heads to the downtown area of Brownsburg to watch the parade, and we have so much fun seeing all the floats…
4 Reasons to Check Out the Plainfield Quaker Day Festival
Friday, September 15, 2017 1:00 PM by Crystal Paschal
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…
Avon to Celebrate its Heritage Over Two Weekends
Friday, September 16, 2016 3:43 AM by Kelly Wallace
Join us in Hendricks County as the Town of Avon celebrates its past, present, and future beginning this Saturday. The celebration kicks off with the Celebrating Avon event at the Avon-Washington Township Public Library this Saturday from 11 a.m.-4…
4 Places to Celebrate Independence Day in Hendricks County
Thursday, June 23, 2016 5:47 AM by Meghan Stritar
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…
A 66-Year Tradition: Amo Fish Fry Festival
Sunday, June 5, 2016 11:57 PM by Crystal Paschal
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…
