Heat wave warning when I went. Was expecting to be hotter later on July 3. I quickly explored…read more Ate beforehand. North side had concert, food vendors, and 2 cute blown up patriotic symbols. Southside had new vendors - Meijer, CFA. Picked up a Carmel see-thru fanny pack and a different sport ball on mini 4-ink pen. Another cute blown up if remembered an eagle. Stay safe. That might mean staying home. Bring a hat, sunscreen, fan, and lots of water. Due to the heat, it was not worth it to me. However, I am glad for the celebration. They need water mist fans like previous years.

First year attending the event, and thoroughly enjoyed the people, music, food/drinks, and terrific…read morefestival arrangement and surroundings. Well done!

The Taste of Carmel. It is the food fest fundraiser benefiting Orchard Park Elementary School that…read moreI try my best not to miss each year. It never disappoints; just makes me a little uncomfortable by the end of the night. Take a look at just a few of the dishes served up tonight. You'll also see that theI I was invited to attend the VIP First Taste - the hour prior to the start of the event that grants serious foodies early access to sample creations by some of Carmel's award-winning chefs. Never been to this extraordinary eating extravaganza?? You are missing out! Get there next year, support a very worthy cause, and make your stomach extremely happy. #TasteOfCarmel2020 #OrchardParkElementrySchool

Taste of Carmel is a foodie fundraising event that happens in Carmel the first week of March. All…read moreof the profits go toward Orchard Park Elementary School, to help pay for classroom materials, field trips, school programs and teacher support. I attended in 2018, and I have to say, it was really great. There were at least three dozen food and beverage vendors set up in one big, indoor room at the event center, and you can just walk around and take samples from each one. Multiple samples! As many samples as you want! There were particular tables that I kept going back to (hello, endless vodka shots and meatball sliders). I came to the event hungry, and I left full, buzzed and happy. The great thing about Taste of Carmel (besides the fact that it is a fundraiser that directly helps a local school) is that the vendors at the event are all local and from the Indianapolis / Carmel area, so you get to discover new restaurants and businesses during the event. There were a few local distilleries that I had no idea existed in the area, so I was happy to sample their beverages. Parking is abundant at 502 East Event Center, where the event is held. But this event is really popular, so there are busses that will take you to nearby parking lots where there is more parking. I'm looking forward to Taste of Carmel next year!

Celebrate Arbor Day at the Fishers AgriPark! Fishers Parks' annual Arbor Day Celebration + Tree…read moreGiveaway. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Arbor Day, Friday, April 24, 2026. This was my first time at Fishers AgriPark and I was not aware they have farm animals such as sheep and pigs. For this reason no pets are allowed. It's a great experience for kids to learn about farming, nature and interact with animals. All are welcome to visit the farm during this time to grab a free tree for their household. You can choose from a Butternut, Persimmon or Burr Oak. take a special Arbor Day StoryWalk and complete Arbor Day-themed craft activities! This event is free, and no registration is required.

Place is unique, it's a wonderful way to gather sustainable foods without being greedy. They…read moreregulate what's harvested so everyone gets what's available. Drive in, go to the hut and get a bucket, listen for directions. They ration products so everyone has an opportunity to enjoy nature bounty without paying for it.

Excellent jazz fest with several stages, food trucks, and artists…read more Tickets are very affordable as well with free parking.

This weekend (8/22-8/23/26) makes my 3rd year in a row, going to Greekfest…read more The food is DELICIOUS. The desserts amazing. Items I've never heard of or tasted. The entertainment is fun. Everyone is always welcoming. I love to see so many different people from different walks of like participating in the big dance.

We went for the first time this year and were so glad we did! I've heard that it's many people's…read morefavorites, and so we were eager to visit. Here's what we loved: + Free entry (and $5 parking to park close but totally worth it) + Food area = they allow you to pick up all the food you want and then pay for it all together as you exit. Same with the dessert room. Super efficient! + Huge Greek salads and Greek fries = favorite savory foods + Dessert room in the church = favorite thrill of the event (yummmm) + Baklava cheesecake = favorite dessert we tried + Fun dancing = performances and they involve everyone later in the night + Seating = many shaded tents with chairs and tables + Kids area = puppet shows, coloring, and beading crafts + Church = beautiful building and they let you peek in too + Photo opps = fun and creative + Marketing = Lenie does the best job and is so on top of things! + Social media = so much great info posted clearly on their IG Things to note: + Dessert line = it's long but it moves quicker than you'd expect. I saw that they have a dessert pre-order option and a pick-up area that makes it much quicker but it was fun to see everything in person to choose! No regrets. + Dessert menus in line = there was a dessert menu listed outside of the church but as we were waiting in the line, it would've been helpful to have some menus posted along the line so people could think up their order while waiting. (Or we should've taken a photo of the outdoor sign!) + Entrance from parking lot = mostly everyone parks in the big field next to the church but then you walk up a little hill, between trees, through the parking lot, and past the emergency vehicles. It felt like maybe that wasn't the right entrance, so some signage or some type of entrance would be fun there. It's such a wonderful event and we'll definitely be back! Great work!

Despite the rain, the inside vendors were ready to sell! Bake sale is not to be missed as I have…read moresat all day waiting from my goodies beginning with cinnamon rolls and progressing to some of the best dang Chex mix I have eaten. Wishing I had grabbed more. Church ladies know how to bake. Got to do a tour of this beautiful church and see all the hidden fun. Plan to attend a service as very traditional from what they told me. Definitely got some cute things.

I went to the red geranium Artisan market yesterday. On Saturday August 15, 2020 the 5th annual…read moremarket was held. The market benefits the First Presbyterian Church in Noblesville. Everything was outside due to covid and paths were clearly marked for walking and all the vendors were wearing their masks. I was not in search of anything in particular on this day but I still came home with several items, of course! The booths were varied and it seemed that there may be something for everyone. A lot of events are getting cancelled this year I am so glad I was able to go attend this in this open-air setting. They also had a small band playing and grilled food along with popcorn. I will likely attend this event again next year.

My family and I had a great time at this event. There was a lot of food options, free things for…read morethe kids to do, and opportunities to see what was going on in our community. The music was great. You could find my young daughter literally dancing in the streets throughout the festival. I hope we get a chance to go to this event each year.

Fun times! Great band, lots of vendors. Parking not as bad as o thought it would be! Lines are…read morecrazy outrageous but most of Noblesville residents are here! Home town festival at its best!

After a rain delay, the Peony Fedtival is in full swing. We arrived 30 minutes before opening,…read morethinking we could beat the crowd. Wrong! The crowds were there and lines for coffee were 20 people long! But colorful peonies, Indiana's State Flower, were abundant. Pinks, whites, yellows blooms were in bouquets, painted on shirts and towels, on hats.....everywhere. Local artisans had their wares displayed. There is so much to see. I counted over 100 vendors under pop-up tents selling everything from food, flowers, jewelry, pottery, art, clothing and more. The crowds were significant. People were buying bouquets of peonies for $35 - $40. Despite the crowds, I enjoyed seeing the flowers and art and people were friendly. The festival makes for a perfect girls day out. The festival runs south of Main Street in Noblesville, moved because of construction on the Square. We found parking on a side street, but there wasn't much parking available when we left. Portable restrooms are available.

This was our first and last time. It was crazy! Wall to people. The day of strollers is over now…read moreeveryone needs a wagon and they need to be in the center of everything. Dogs everywhere. It was packed and parking is horrible. Couldn't really see the vendors stuff because it was cramped. Never again unless they add more days.

My husband and I recently had the opportunity to attend a concert here. It was One Night of Queen…read morePerformed by Gary Mullen and The Works. We were hosted by Ally Financial and they had several tables down in what I would consider to be the "VIP" area. The show was really good, but what I liked best about the entire experience is that you could bring in your own food and beverages. No matter where you were seated on the lawn, you could bring in a cooler, pizza, take-out, deli sandwiches...whatever you like. Some folks had really nice set-ups, and others arrived with nothing more than a folded lawn chair under their arm. Children ran free and folks made their way up to the dance floor positioned directly in front of the stage. I look forward to returning again in the future. It was really nice. Beware of the dragonflies. They were the size of my hand!

A Disappointing Visit for Adult Visitors As a former…read morevolunteer who hasn't visited since before COVID, I was eager to return on a glorious autumn day to see what was new at Conner Prairie. Unfortunately, at $25 per person, I left feeling that there are much better ways to spend your money. The New Welcome Center: Significant funds appear to have gone into the main entrance building, but the primary result seems to be an oversized gift shop with a lot of unused, empty space. Additionally, the second floor did not appear easily accessible. Shrinking Access: Our visit was essentially limited to the 1836 Prairietown. While Junction Town (Civil War Journey) used to be an engaging part of the experience, a beautiful historic home in that area is now cordoned off and reserved for staff only, which was quite a letdown. Shift in Focus: The museum has clearly pivoted toward catering almost exclusively to school field trips and young children rather than adult visitors. With major preparations underway for the Headless Horseman exhibit--which is strictly geared toward kids--there is very little left to appeal to an adult audience. We arrived at 1:30 hoping that there would be food service available at the outdoor café, but it was completely closed. The Verdict: If you are planning a family outing with young children, it may be worth the trip. However, if you are an adult planning to visit with another adult, I would skip it and save your time and money. This visit will likely be my last.

Kayla has done multiple tattoos for me and I love every single one. In addition to being an awesome…read moretattoo artist, she is also so welcoming and kind. Can't wait for her to do future tattoos for me!

Friday was a self-care day. After leaving the aroma room, we walked to get ice cream and stumbled…read moreon the tattoo shop. We were greeted when we walked in. It was vibey. Someone finally came out to help us and we met our new friend Kayla. Kayla was very patient, and gentle. She made sure to explain everything and made sure we were satisfied. Not many artists are good on tattooing African American skin with color but she was on it. We left out with four new tattoos. She was fast but also precise. The bathroom was also clean and they had a great diverse Playlist.