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MAY 6

Escape to Mayberry During This Nostalgic Festival in Central Indiana

By Carrie Steinweg
If you ever wished that you could go to Mayberry, you’ll have a chance to do so May 17-19 when the Mayberry in the Midwest festival takes place in Hendricks County. For one weekend each spring the town of Danville... Read more
DEC 1

Lots of Local in Hendricks County

By Amy Howell
I have friends that live in Hendricks County. I’ve visited them at their homes in Avon, Brownsburg and Plainfield. Other than that, I hadn’t spent a lot of time there. So I went in search of things to do there.... Read more
MAY 13

Mayberry in the Midwest!

By Carrie Lambert
It’s back! Last year over 4,000 visitors attended the first-ever Mayberry in the Midwest over two days. This year organizers have added one more day, planned more events and included more free activities! You aren’t going to want to miss... Read more
FEB 3

Danville Chocolate Walk

By Carrie Lambert
It’s February and if you aren’t thinking about chocolate then you need to be. And what better way than to participate in the Danville Chocolate Walk. But, this isn’t your typical walk – 5k or otherwise … this one is... Read more
NOV 18

Christmas at the Orchard

By Carrie Lambert
Last year I visited Beasley’s Orchard for the first time and wrote about their apple festival (which I sadly had to miss). But, I just heard about their annual event Christmas at the Orchard which is set to take place... Read more
JUN 20

National Powwow XVI Celebration Returns to Hendricks County, July 3-6

By admin
American Indian Tribal Dancing, Tipis, Music, Crafts to Provide Unique Cultural Experience The National Powwow is a once-every-three-years event, and it’s returning to Danville, Indiana (Hendricks County) from July 3 – 6 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Started in 1969,... Read more
FEB 28

Mayberry in the Midwest Festival Coming to Danville, IN May 17-18

By admin
If you loved The Andy Griffith Show growing up, you’ll be pleased to learn you can have your own taste of Mayberry in downtown Danville, Indiana, in Hendricks County (west of Indianapolis). With home cooking and Andy Griffith Show nostalgia around,... Read more
FEB 4

Around the State with Chocolate!

By Carrie Lambert
It’s February and you know what that means – it is time to think about Valentine’s Day and with that comes chocolate (the perfect gift for the girl in your life – hint, hint). Over the last year I’ve had... Read more
DEC 11

Visiting Hendricks County and Morgan County, Day 2

By admin
Day 2 of the Hendricks County travel writing trip sees us sitting in what I have dubbed the Man Cave, which was originally a high school cafeteria. Except now there are four men in here: two of the guys from... Read more
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