What’s Up at the Marion Municipal Airport
Two exciting and unexpected events roar down the runway at the Marion Municipal Airport. See what’s up at the Indy Airstrip Attack and the Fly/In Cruise/In.
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Hog Daze is Back!
Hog Daze is back and better than ever! This year, on August 19 & 20, 2022, Marion Indiana will be hosting their annual Hog Daze Motorcycle Rally at the Grant County Fairgrounds. How Harleys Became Hogs Every biker knows that a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is called a “hog”. But, what they may not know is the …
Quilters Hall of Fame in Marion, Indiana
Located in Marion, Indiana, The Quilters Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization that celebrates the art of quilting.
Garfield, the Fat Cat, Then and Now
Garfield, the lasagna-loving fat cat, has roots right here in Grant County. Garfield’s creator, Jim Davis, grew up in Fairmount Indiana on a farm with – you guessed it! Cats! Lots of them!! His childhood doodles eventually evolved into the beloved characters we know and love today. Jim Davis, spent his childhood on a farm …
Trail Time in Grant County
The Cardinal Greenway Trail runs through Grant County. Walk, run or bike this scenic trail.
THANKS TO ARTIST, JOHN CERNEY, JAMES DEAN IS LARGER-THAN-LIFE IN GRANT COUNTY!
John Cerney, renowned muralist from Salinas, California, is at it again in Grant County, Indiana. Two additional huge, James Dean cut-out murals have been installed. The first John Cerney mural installed in Grant County is of James Dean in his “rebel pose” located at the James Dean Gallery, 425 N. Main Street in Fairmount, Indiana. …
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Hoosier Hysteria History in Grant County
In Indiana, it’s not JUST basketball. It’s high school basketball known as Hoosier Hysteria, especially in Grant County. It’s ours, and we love the excitement all the way through the tournament. Nail biting games coming down to the wire, final second shots that win the game and crowds on their feet – now THIS is Indiana basketball.
Classic Cool Indiana
Grant County will take you back to all things classic cool. Some may even say we are going all the way back to the 50s! If you are looking for a small town filled with old-fashioned fun, Grant County is the place to be. Cruise on over to classic cool Indiana and discover nostalgic goodies …
New James Dean Cut-Out Mural Installed at the James Dean Gallery
Pass by the James Dean Gallery at 425 N. Main Street in Fairmount Indiana, and you will be in for a big surprise. And, we mean BIG! Standing nearly 12 feet tall, you can’t miss the latest gallery installation on the lawn. It’s a full color cut-out mural of legendary actor and cultural icon, James …
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The Wondrous History of the Christmas City Walkway of Lights
What do the city of Marion, Indiana, an Indianapolis television station and a company called General Plastics all have in common? They all played a large part in the creation of the Christmas City Walkway of Lights. This well-known, holiday light display originated in Marion and is located along the Mississinewa Riverwalk. Well-known Here is …
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