06.21.2023

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39º | Cloudy | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 8:06 a.m. | Sunset 5:33 p.m.

🎡 Meet me at the Ferris wheel

County fairs to visit around Indianapolis this summer

People walking around the rides and booths at the Marion County Fair

The Marion County Fair has been around for more than 90 years. | Photo by @madelinecstiers

We all know about the Indiana State Fair — but what about the local country fairs?

If you’re looking for smaller crowds to indulge in your favorite fair bites and sights, we’ve rounded up some county fairs around Indianapolis for you to check out.

Marion County Fair | Friday, June 30-Sunday, July 9 | 7300 E. Troy Ave. | $8, kids 5 and younger are free | Pro tip: Parking is free across the street from the main entrance off Fisher Road at Gate 4 + closer parking is available for $10 off of East Troy Avenue at Gate 1.

Johnson County Fair | Sunday, July 16-Saturday, July 22 | 250 Fairground St., Franklin | Tickets are free, but parking will cost $5 per day or $20 for a week pass.

Hendricks Country Fair | Sunday, July 16-Saturday, July 22 | 1900 E. Main St., Danville | Gate admission is $5, children 9 and younger are free.

Hamilton County Fair | Thursday, July 20-Monday, July 24 | 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville | Enjoy contests, special events, public activities, animals, displays and fabulous food.

Events

Wednesday, June 21

Cornhole Madness | Wednesday, June 21 | 6:15-8:15 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave., Indianapolis | $10 | Grab your best teammate + head to the bouldering gym for a 16 team, single elimination-style cornhole tournament.

Thursday, June 22

Late Night Thursdays | Thursday, June 22-Thursday, Aug. 10 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Museum admission | In addition to exploring your favorite galleries and exhibits, you can also find special events happening throughout the museum later.

Friday, June 23

Columbus Clippers vs. Indianapolis Indians | Friday, June 23 | 7:05-10 p.m. | Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis | $12-$30 | The Indians will be wearing specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit the team’s charities + stick around for a post-game fireworks show.

Saturday, June 24

Caffeine and Chrome | Saturday, June 24 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Gateway Classic Cars of Indianapolis, 4400 W. 96th St., Ste. 200, Indianapolis | Free | Cruise in with your collectible car or daily driver + enjoy pastries and coffee every last Saturday.
31st Annual Indian Market and Festival | Saturday, June 24-Sunday, June 25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St.., Indianapolis | $0-$25 | Shop for jewelry, pottery, paintings, and beadwork from 140+ artists from across the US and Canada — plus enjoy cultural performances while eating food from local vendors.

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News Notes

Traffic

Good news for those who travel eastbound on I-465 on the southwest side. All lanes and ramps are expected to open ahead of tomorrow morning’s rush hour. The closure was part of INDOT’s I-69 Finish Line project + work will move over to the westbound lanes from July 7-July 29. (WTHR)

Closing

Fountain Square’s Wine Market & Table shared on social media that it’s made the “difficult decision” to close due to staffing issues. This week, it will be open from 12 to 6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday for carryout wine sales before permanently closing its doors. (IBJ)

Development

The Fishers City Council approved a $32.5 million project to create the new “District South” development, which will redevelop under-utilized buildings + turn them into commercial suites, residences, and a corporate headquarters. It’s expected to break ground in October 2023 + be completed in early 2025. (WRTV)

Health

State health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from mosquito bites after the first case of the West Nile virus was reported in Clinton County. One of the easiest ways to protect yourself is to limit time outdoors when mosquitoes are active — especially during evening hours. Learn more. (WTHR)

Eat

New Hope of Indiana’s “Cheese and Thank You” food truck is on a mission to give everyone an opportunity for employment. It’s the only food truck in the state to have adults with disabilities prepare, serve, and market their product. Find out where the truck will be next. (Inside Indiana Business)

Cause

This year, the Indy Cultural Trail turns 10 + with the recent announcement of another Cultural Trail expansion and more free programming, it needs support to keep growing. It’s launching a Decade of Trailblazing Challenge — a 10-day campaign to raise $5,000 to support eight miles of trail this summer.

Giveaway

Need a good laugh? Don’t miss your chance — we’re giving away tickets to see comedian Leslie Jones live at the Old National Centre on Sunday, June 25. Find out how to enter on our Instagram post. The winner will be randomly selected on Friday.

Finance

Work smarter, not harder, by hiring an investment advisor. These are the top five firms in the US.*

Shop

It’s officially summer. To celebrate, shop our online store (Six & Main), where you’ll find many summer essentials such as new patio furniture by Palmetto Craft and delicious cocktail mixers by Simple Time Mixers. Now, that’s how you start the summer.

Outdoors

The perfect outdoor string lights do exist, and they’ve got a secret weapon: solar power. Light up your yard with a 50-ft strand.*

Environment

🐝 Pollen in love

Celebrate Pollinator Week in Indianapolis, IN

Given Chances Farm produces pure honey, lip balm, lotion bars, beeswax, chicken and duck eggs, whole frozen chickens and handmade items. | Photo via @indiana_grown

There’s something pretty fly happening in Indy. This week (June 19-25) is Pollinator Week.

In case you didn’t know, pollinators are animals that help in a plant’s reproductive process of pollination — including insects and wildlife such as bees, butterflies, beetles, hummingbirds, and bats.

The following events aim to teach community members how to preserve + protect these crucial members of our environment:

Celebrate Pollinator Week | Saturday, June 24 | 1 p.m. | Indiana Dunes National Park, Porter, IN | Free, Park admission | Enjoy hikes, a pollinator/native gardening talk, a Junior Pollinator worksheet + arts and crafts.
Buzzing Bees | Saturday, June 24 | 12:30-1 p.m. | Fort Harrison State Park, 6000 N. Post Rd., Indianapolis | Free, Park admission | Learn about how important bees are to our society and find a new homemade way for you to help improve bee populations.
Cultivating Minds Garden Series: Pollinator & Wildlife Gardening | Saturday, July 22 | 2 p.m. | Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Dr., Indianapolis | Free | Learn about gardening for pollinators + the benefits of pollinators from a naturalist.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole Hernandez

From the editor

Speaking of bees, the buzz is that bees are just waking up in the northern hemisphere. That means it’ll be a few months before this year’s honey harvest is ready, but if you’re looking for local honey now — check out this map.

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