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Five Events in HC to Not Miss This Week!

Seriously... mark your calendars!

By Kristin Fouts September 22, 2021

BLUES IN THE 'BURG 

Arbuckle Acres-- 200 N. Green St., Brownsburg

Friday, September 24, 5-11pm

Saturday, September 25, 11am-9pm

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A two-day music festival! Blues in the ‘Burg is an absolutely can’t miss event for the whole family! Award-winning musical acts from around the country will perform during this two-day festival. In addition, we will have some of the best local food trucks, a beer and wine garden, a Kid’s Zone, and activities for all ages.


AVON COMMUNITY HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Washington Township Park-- 435 Whipple Lane, Avon

Saturday, September 25, 4-9pm

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The Avon Community Heritage Festival has always been about creating a fun, family-friendly atmosphere where kids and adults can enjoy a day outside among friends and others in the community.

The weekend kicks off with the 'Hue Are Essential' 5k Color Throw and Fun Run at 4pm, followed by a trivia contest at 6 pm, and a concert by Crowd Therapy at 7 pm. 


McCLOUD PRAIRIE MAZE

McCloud Nature Park-- 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem

Daily through October 31, 2021

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This year McCloud's incredible prairie maze honors the Brood X cicada! Admission to the park and maze are FREE, and both are open dawn to dusk daily. Signs outside the Nature Center point the way to the maze. Maps are available in the Nature Center and at the entrance to the maze. 


BOW WOW BASH

Williams Park-- 940 Locust Ln, Brownsburg

Sunday, September 26, 1-5pm

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The Bow Wow Bash is an outdoor family event with vendors, food, entertainment, Specks Dog Contests, rescue groups with over 100 animals up for adoption, the Bow Wow Splash, an incredible silent auction and the highly anticipated Hendricks Power Ball Drop! It is hosted by and supports Misty Eyes Animal Shelter. This year, we have added even more exciting events, such as the Top Dog and Top Cat Competition! The event is expected to draw approximately 1,000 people and hundreds of dogs. 


LOCAL FALL FESTIVALS

Find these and other great local and nearby fall festivals in our  2021 Fall Fun Guide!

Hogan Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze-- 8900 E. County Rd 1000 N, Brownsburg

It's opening weekend at Hogan Farms! Their corn maze will be open, along with hay rides and their pumpkin patch. If you prefer to wait for their Grand Opening, that's October 2, and a petting zoo and farmer's market will be added.

Beasley's Orchard-- 2304 E. Main St., Danville

Celebrate hometown heroes and local first responders at the annual Hometown Heroes event! Admission discounts are available for first responders and family members with proof of badge or identification. 

Anderson Orchard-- 369 E. Greencastle Rd., Mooresville

Enjoy arts and crafts by more than 90 vendors at the Apple Festival & Craft Fair! Live music, u-pick apples, delicious treats and more.