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Get Your 2012 Indiana Festival Guide

by nwiltrout March 8, 2012

It happens to me at least once a year. I’m in a conversation with a friend about what they did over the weekend, or I see pictures on Facebook, and I think, “I wish I had known THAT was going on!” Indiana has some fantastic festivals and events throughout the year, and the calendar gets [...]

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Hendricks County Civil War Heritage Days June 25th and 26th

by jwtourism June 24, 2011

Indiana Tourism welcomes today’s guest blogger, Jaime Bohler Smith: Jaime Bohler Smith is a veteran of Indiana’s tourism industry, and joined the Hendricks County CVB in 2002 in her hometown of Danville, Indiana after several years with the Brown County, Indiana CVB. She is responsible for all the HCCVB marketing programs and public relations. Smith [...]

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Winter wildlife at Indiana’s zoos

by nwiltrout December 3, 2010

While many zoos around the area close for the winter season, there are some fun events coming up that will let Indiana families experience animals of all shapes and sizes, despite the chill in the air. The largest event, Christmas at the Zoo at the Indianapolis Zoo, opens today (December 3) and runs through December [...]

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Christmas in November — Christmas Festivals Around Indiana

by erikdeckers October 30, 2010

I’m writing this near the end of October, and it’s still entirely too early to start thinking about Christmas, but it’s not too early to start planning. And different civic and tourism groups around Indiana are already gearing up for Christmas in November. If you want to see any of the Christmas festivals early, check [...]

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The Covered Bridge Festival: A New Type of Fall Fun

by lstover October 25, 2010

Parke County. What’s so special about a tiny county in Western Indiana? You’d be surprised. Parke County claims the title of the Covered Bridge Capital of the World and it hosts one of the biggest festivals incorporating covered bridges. The Covered Bridge Festival, which has been happening since 1957, is a great spot to enjoy [...]

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The Covered Bridge Festival (Minus the Covered Bridges)

by eelliott October 12, 2010

I’ve heard a lot of great things about the Covered Bridge Festival that attracts thousands of Indiana residents and tourists every October. A couple of my friends have been a few times, but it seems like an event for families and tour bus groups. But, I heard there was some great shopping and I was [...]

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Fiesta: A Night of Cultural Immersion in Downtown Indy

by mwilding September 24, 2010

The 30th Annual Fiesta, sponsored by La Plaza, was held Saturday, September 18 in downtown Indianapolis. Unfortunately, I was unable to go this year, but I have experienced this event the two previous years. It is free to attend Fiesta, which is great for college students or anyone watching their wallet. The food is mouth [...]

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Homestyle eats on the menu at Navy Bean Fall Festival

by ammagan September 18, 2010

Earlier this week, we took the family out to Bob Evans for dinner.  I was thrilled to see navy bean soup on the menu. It’s one of those foods that I love, but that I never make because no one else in my family cares for it. Imagine, how excited I was to find out [...]

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Ferdinand Folk Festival

by nwiltrout September 14, 2010

Nothing says summer like outdoor concerts.  So if you’re looking to hold on tight to that last bit of summer fun, then this weekend is a great time to hit the road and head south for the Ferdinand Folk Festival.  While there are plenty of festivals that revolve around enjoying live music outdoors, the Ferdinand Folk [...]

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One day, countless things to do in Indy

by ammagan August 30, 2010

I spend a lot of time in my car — dropping the kids off at school, driving to work, picking the kids up from school, driving to football practice, picking up fr…, well you get the picture. One thing I’ve noticed along my drive lately is banners, yard signs and other advertisements for events that [...]

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