May 16, 2013
Andrea Muirragui DavisOrganizers at the not-for-profit Downtown Westfield Association on Wednesday said the open-air market near City Hall will
not operate this year. It had been scheduled for Friday evenings from June to September.
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February 11, 2012
IBJ StaffThe $2.9 million building on the 250-acre fairgrounds campus will feature interactive exhibits focusing on new technologies
used on modern farms.
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January 4, 2012
Scott OlsonThe company that produces both the Indianapolis Home Show and the Indianapolis Home & Flower Show said a Super Bowl-related
scheduling conflict led it to combine the shows this year.
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November 16, 2011
Scott OlsonThe Indiana Inspector General recommends in a report that the annual subsidy paid to the state's horse racing community be
reduced by more than half, to $28 million.
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October 19, 2011
Bloomberg NewsA bill backed by Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar would consolidate several subsidy programs into a plan to aid farmers when revenue
declines.
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August 6, 2011
Ann FinchIndiana State Fair Commission Executive Director Cynthia Hoye has parlayed a lifelong love affair with 4-H and fairs into
a career of supporting agriculture and extension programs and finding ways to make a good fair better.
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July 7, 2011
Andrew SmithNow in its second year, the Wishard Slow Food Garden grows produce for local markets, restaurants and residents alike. And
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays, consumers can sample some of the harvest as the Duos Indy Mobile Kitchen sets up shop
a few steps away.
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June 22, 2011
Mason King
How
does a celebration of agriculture stay relevant? What happens after the cows go home? Cindy Hoye has answers.
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October 20, 2010
Scott OlsonThe organization's annual convention, which runs Wednesday through Saturday, attracted 375 exhibitors, an impressive number
considering the tepid economy.
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October 3, 2010
Associated PressAttractions like apple orchards and corn mazes are reporting bigger crowds this year, especially with cooler temperatures
and dry weather.
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August 27, 2010
Scott OlsonFirst-of-its-kind event in Indianapolis showcases what's known as the slow food movement, which promotes the benefits of producing
plants, seeds and livestock for local consumption.
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October 17, 2009
Anthony SchoettleA state-run program aimed at boosting business for local artisans—ranging from painters to syrup makers—and
turning them into a draw for tourists is in jeopardy because of dramatic funding cuts.
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Laura-the festivals and tastings are free. What does is strengthen the sense of community with activities. What are those empty lots doing for the Village? it's sad you can't see the good that this progress can do for the area. No one is requiring anyone to shop there. I guess you'd rather see a Dollar store move in or no, we'd rather see the property stand empty b/c change is out of the question.
Read down to the part about Brizzi. Someone needs to subpoena his "purchases" of Red RockPictures and Cellstar and his corresponding bank records, I mean c'mon, I'd like to see his alcohol usage records, too. http://diana-vice.blogspot.com/2011_01_01_archive.html
Wonder if my neighborhood can advertise our "retention" pond and act like it is a beach too?
a new record at the '11 salebration until they realized that it was a futile effort to get their crapwagon moter and crapwagon car up speed. And then they just quietly slunk off into the night and never spoke of it again. Nothing to see here folks.
millions for putting a company's bumper sticker on one of its Lolas. But you gotta take what you can get.