The weather was perfect last weekend for the first Danville (Ind.) Farmers Market of 2012 and the annual Geranium Festival, which helps kick off the season. The sun was shining, and the temperature was on the cool side at first but soon warmed. Jefferson Street on the west side of the Hendricks County Courthouse Square [...]
Five Hendricks County Memorial Day Must-Dos
The unofficial start of summer each year — Memorial Day Weekend — is rapidly approaching, and you may be wondering how best to celebrate that occasion. Besides taking a moment to remember those who have served or are currently serving in whatever way you feel appropriate, we have five fun things to do right here [...]
Lazy days ahead at bigger Splash Island
My family loves water parks. In fact, my son loves them so much we plan vacations around them. So, to have Splash Island, an amazing, affordable outdoor water park, right here in Hendricks County has always been a fantastic alternative we sometimes take for granted. For those of you who have never been to this [...]
Two Hendricks County eatries make Indiana Food Trails
As part of their summer travel ideas, the Indiana State Tourism office in conjunction with Midwest Living magazine put together six statewide food trails after scouting the best Hoosier food options. We are happy to report that Hendricks County has two representatives on the Central Indiana trip idea in Three Pints Brewpub in Plainfield, Ind., [...]
The Perfect Hendricks County Wedding – The Shower
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of posts this summer following local couple JinAyla Sexton and her fiance Jason Bollman as they prepare for their wedding on June 23. The couple wanted to keep everything local and utilize the free resources we have available at the Hendricks County Convention and Visitors Bureau [...]
Support Hendricks County attractions in state contest
Nothing says summer like ice cream and enjoying a fun activity with family or friends. In honor of Tourism Week in Indiana next week, our friends at Visit Indiana asked us and other statewide tourism officials to provide them with our best places to get ice cream and our best summer “gotta-dos.” We have so [...]
Changes coming for Hendricks County farmers markets
Danville’s Market expanding, closing street… If you already enjoy the farmers market season in Hendricks County, I have good news: It’s getting bigger and better this year especially in Danville, Ind., the biggest of the Hendricks County farmers markets. These markets traditionally created to sell local produce have begun to evolve, so if you haven’t [...]
Breakfast of Champions honoring heroes May 9
How do you capitalize on a win to bring people together for the good of everyone? That was the question in Hendricks County six years ago when the Indianapolis Colts won their first Super Bowl title. Add one creative mind, and you have the makings of the Breakfast of Champions. The idea came from Tom [...]
Second Saturdays provide new component to Cultural Trail
Were you able to attend the recent ArtsGo! event in Hendricks County? It featured over 40 artisans in nine locations showing, demonstrating, and selling their artwork. It was a great opportunity to see some of the many talented artists we have in Hendricks County. If you missed it or want to experience even more cultural [...]
Ever heard of Wine and Canvas? How about Beer and Paint?
I’m not an artist by any means. Most of the artwork in my home has come from local big box retailers, until recently. With new offerings in Hendricks County like the Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail, I’ve begun to understand and appreciate local art and Indiana artisan products. Earlier this week, I got [...]
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