Indiana Insider Blog

The 2016 Indiana State Fair is less than a month away (August 5-21)! In honor of our state’s 200th birthday, this year’s fair theme is “Celebrating Indiana’s Bicentennial”. In that theme, the State Fair staff compiled a list of 200 FREE... Read more

If you’re a LEGO fan, or have kids who love the Danish brick building system, get to the Indiana State Fairgrounds and the Ag/Hort Building for LEGO Brickworld on Saturday, March 8 (10 am – 6 pm) and Sunday, March 9... Read more

This morning on the way to school, my 10-year old son, with the latest LEGO® magazine on his lap, asked, “Mom, someday can we go to LEGO Land?” I told him that a trip to California may not be in... Read more

It’s one of the longest running flower and patio shows, at least in this state. The 55th annual Indiana Flower and Patio Show runs from March 9 – 17, 2003, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The show is held in... Read more

The Indiana Artisan Marketplace will showcase over 100 artisans from nearly 40 Indiana counties, featuring Hoosier-made wines, food, jewelry, handbags, paintings, and fiber arts. The 2-day event will also feature another 75 artisans from Kentucky. The event is being held... Read more

If you are like me, you love a beautiful fall or summer day at an art fair or festival. Admiring the unique creations from booth to booth and talking with the artists…makes me long for summer even more! Lucky for... Read more

If you can see it, wear it, carry it, or eat it, and it was made in Indiana, then you can see it at the Indiana Artisan Marketplace April 16 and 17. The Indiana Artisan Program will feature approximately 90... Read more

One of my favorite things about the summertime is the leisurely pace of life. With no homework to oversee, I find myself with more time to read books for my own pleasure. Last week, on the last day of school,... Read more