Franklin County Indiana Tourism http://www.franklincountyin.com Franklin County Indiana Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Accomodations Tue, 21 May 2013 17:35:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater http://www.franklincountyin.com/property/murder-mystery-dinner-theater/ http://www.franklincountyin.com/property/murder-mystery-dinner-theater/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:17:20 +0000 admin http://www.franklincountyin.com/?post_type=property&p=1300 Franklin County High School Drama Department is excited to announce the return of the interactive dinner theater expereince “My Fatal Valentine” on Saturday February 9th.

To reserve Ticket Please call 765-647-4101 ext 1745

 

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2013 Franklin County Antique Machinery Club will have its Annual Swap Meet

April 6 at the Franklin County Fair Ground from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Buy, Sell, Trade Tractor Parts and Related Items

 

]]> http://www.franklincountyin.com/property/1297-2/feed/ 0 Whitetail Acres Tree Farm http://www.franklincountyin.com/property/whitetail-acres-tree-farm/ http://www.franklincountyin.com/property/whitetail-acres-tree-farm/#comments Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:46:39 +0000 admin http://www.franklincountyin.com/?post_type=property&p=1283 Come and enjoy all the sights, scents and sounds of Christmas in our new country store. Our gift shop is a great place to warm up while we shake and bale your prized “Christmas Tree”!   Of course there is no charge for shaking and baling your purchased tree!

Your wreaths, swags, mailbox huggies, roping and crosses are made fresh daily on our farm. You can choose from a wide variety of ribbons to add the finishing touch to your selections. CALL AHEAD ORDERS ARE WELCOME.

If you’re hungry, we have popcorn, apple cider and hot chocolate in the gift shop, as well as Indoor Restroom Facilities!

Christmas Trees!:         Visit us beginning the day after Thanksgiving and select your own Real Christmas Tree.

In the fields cut your own: Scotch, White Pine, White Spruce, Douglas Fir, Norway Spruce, Canaan Fir and fresh-cut Frasier Fir up to 12′’.
Live (balled and burlapped) Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce and White Pine.

We gladly provide:

  • Saws for cut-your-own
  • Tree shaking and baling
  • Tree drilling
  • Cozy bonfire
  • Hayrides through the fields and cut tree pickup
  • Real Christmas trees!
  • Free refreshments
  • 1000′s of trees to choose from
  • Fresh wreaths & roping made daily
  • Beautiful Fraser Firs up to 11 feet

REAL LIVE Reindeer!:         Did Santa forget his Reindeer? Of course not, but we’ve got a few for you to enjoy! Let Prancer and Company stir up the magic and excitement of your Christmas holiday.  Renting our friendly reindeer for your next corporate event, promotion or private party will leave your guests, of all ages, experiencing the wonder and nostalgia of Christmases past.

Our reindeer are available for:

  • Displays
  • Christmas tree lightings
  • Field trips
  • Special events
  • Media

Let us know what you are looking for and we will create a package designed to fit your particular event.

Our display includes:

  • 2 reindeer
  • Containment pen
  • Experienced handler to answer questions and tend to animals (can be in costume)
  • Clean up
  • Liability insurance
  • Wonderful memories

http://www.whitetailacrestreefarm.com/

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Then at 7pm go to the Movie Theater across the road and have FREE Admission into the funny movie ELF thanks to YouthQuake, Stayin’ Alive Youth Council.

 

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Town Of Brookville- October 31st 6 pm to 8 pm

4-H Fun and Friendly Halloween- October 30th, 5 pm to 7 pm

Town of Laurel- October 29 from 6pm to 8 pm

Town of Metamora- October 27 5pm to 7pm

 

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS:

New Trenton V.F.D.- Halloween Dance and Haunted Hayride, October 27th 6pm to 12

Laurel Library – Ghostly Stories and Forklores from around the Franklin County Area – October 30th 2:30 pm

Haspin Acres- 6th Annual Halloween Haunt and Toy Drive- October 27 10 am to 6pm

 

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Facebook Page: Korners Christmas Display

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For more information go to www.metamoracornmaze.com

]]> http://www.franklincountyin.com/property/corn-maze-2/feed/ 0 Haunted Village of Metamora http://www.franklincountyin.com/property/haunted-village-of-metamora/ http://www.franklincountyin.com/property/haunted-village-of-metamora/#comments Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:29:31 +0000 admin http://www.franklincountyin.com/?post_type=property&p=1262 A frightful night of ghost and ghouls as you wander around the village of Metamora. You’ll start with a hay ride through the village and then be escorted throughout town. Beware, the hauntings can creep out from anywhere. Cost $5.00 per person. From 7 – 10 p.m. Check the Metamora Website for more information at www.metamoraindiana.com

 

]]> http://www.franklincountyin.com/property/haunted-village-of-metamora/feed/ 0 Brookville 3rd Friday’s http://www.franklincountyin.com/property/music-on-main-brookville-after-hours/ http://www.franklincountyin.com/property/music-on-main-brookville-after-hours/#comments Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:00:29 +0000 admin http://www.franklincountyin.com/?post_type=property&p=1258 What use to be known as Music on Main is now called Brookville 3rd Friday’s. Every 3rd Friday in May through October come out and enjoy. You never know what you will hear while strolling down the streets of Brookville. Jazz, Bluegrass, Country, Rock, Classical and much more.  Every Friday there is something different to do.  Make sure you check out the Calendar of Events or sign up for our newletter to know what is going on.

]]> http://www.franklincountyin.com/property/music-on-main-brookville-after-hours/feed/ 0 Annual Native American Gathering http://www.franklincountyin.com/property/annual-native-american-gathering/ http://www.franklincountyin.com/property/annual-native-american-gathering/#comments Sat, 06 Oct 2012 16:36:08 +0000 admin http://www.franklincountyin.com/?post_type=property&p=1254 Annual Native American Gathering. May 25th and 26 at the Wolf Creek Habitat.
Come and join us again this year. It is a time to learn…
You will witness the Native American ways and we hope to take away the Fear of the Wolf.  There will be dancing, flutes, drums, and vendors.  Bring your appetite, Buffalo Bruce will be serving his famous Buffalo Burgers and Sassafras Tea.  Let your heart and mind be open to a weekend that will cause you to re-think what you have been taught all these years.
HOURS Sat. 11 to 6 and SUNDAY 11 to 6

Bring your chairs and blankets to sit on.. but please leave these at home:Pets, Fireworks/Firearms, Politics, Drugs and Alcohol.
This land is Sacred and it is also our home so please respect the grounds.
For more information call Kathy at 513-312-9143 or email WolfCreekHabitat@msn.com and chek out the website at Wolfcreekhabitat@msn.org

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