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July 2010

Uptown Jazz & Blues Festival in Lafayette, August 28, 2010

by erikdeckers July 31, 2010

The Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce will play host to some of the best jazz and blues music in Indiana on Saturday, August 28 at the Uptown Jazz & Blues Festival. The festival draws 5,000+ jazz and blues aficionados for seven solid hours of cool jazz and hot blues. The festival has three concert stages, [...]

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Van Buren Popcorn Festival Rockin’ and Poppin’ Uptown

by erikdeckers July 31, 2010

I was working for the state government when the Indiana Department of Homeland Security was the butt of a few media jokes. They had submitted a list of 200 state resources that could be possible terrorism targets, to U.S. Homeland Security, including Weaver Popcorn of Van Buren, Indiana. Meanwhile, New York City didn’t even list [...]

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Bedford’s Carousel Winery 7th Anniversary Party, August 7

by erikdeckers July 31, 2010

Carousel Winery in Bedford (Lawrence County) is celebrating their 7th anniversary with a Cajun-themed party that’s open to the public. The party is Saturday, August 7th, at the Carousel Winery at 8987 SR 37 South, Bedford, IN. The cost is $14 per person in advance, or $17.50 at the door. From 2:00 – 3:00 pm, [...]

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6th Annual Indy Fringe Festival Runs August 20 – 29, 2010

by erikdeckers July 30, 2010

The Fringe is coming! The Fringe is coming! This is a great time of year to be in Indianapolis, if you love the theatre. The 6th annual Indianapolis Fringe Theatre Festival runs from August 20 – 29 along the Mass Ave corridor in downtown Indianapolis, with 280 shows in six venues. Fringe theatre has typically [...]

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10 things to do in Indiana before summer ends

by ammagan July 30, 2010

Though summer officially ends on September 22, for thousands of families, summer effectively ends with the ring of the first school bell. In some cities, that’s as early as the second week of August. If the end of summer has snuck up on you and left you feeling like it all went by too fast, [...]

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Colts Training Camp in Anderson!

by jwtourism July 30, 2010

I can’t believe it’s almost August. The 2010 Indiana State Fair is almost upon us, and summer is winding down. The good news in all of that is that it’s almost football season! Kick off August with a visit to the Indianapolis Colts’ Training Camp at Anderson University this year. Make your way to the [...]

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Go hog wild with Indiana State Fair discounts

by ammagan July 30, 2010

This year’s Indiana State Fair, which is celebrating the “Year of Pigs,” will be held August 6 – 22, giving you 16 days to pig out on the incredible sights, sounds and smells of the Fair with your family and friends. I always go to the Fair at least twice while it’s open. The first [...]

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LINCOLN play a definite must-see

by ammagan July 30, 2010

A few weeks ago, my family and I went to Ferdinand, Indiana for my brother-in-law’s wedding. We stretched our trip into several days so we could make a mini-vacation of it. One thing I definitely wanted to do was to see “LINCOLN: Upon the Altar of Freedom” in the aptly named Lincoln Amphitheater at Lincoln [...]

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The Ultimate Glass Experience

by visitkokomo July 29, 2010

It is no surprise why Kokomo Opalescent Glass (KOG) is one of Kokomo’s most visited attractions. From families to large tour groups, visits are often requested for the KOG factory tour. The fascinating tour takes you behind-the-scenes through the glass-making process from start to finish. I have taken the tour multiple times and learn something new each [...]

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Three On Thursday: Local and County Fairs

by jwtourism July 29, 2010

Welcome to Three On Thursday. Each week, we’ll give you a head-start on your weekend and show you three offers that you can take advantage of or events you can attend this weekend. Here are this week’s Three On Thursday. This week, we focus on some local and county fairs to get you ready for [...]

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