A total solar eclipse on Monday 8 April 2024 starts at 3:06PM local time and lasts 4 min. The chances of a clear sky are 35%. The track of totality is northeast from Mexico and Texas to Illinois, then across Indiana to Ohio and the Canada–New England border.
James Whitcomb Riley Birthplace, 250 W. Main St, +1 317 477-4340. Greenfield. Visit and tour the birthplace of "The Hoosier Poet." He wrote Annie!
Hancock County Courthouse 9 East Main Street Open 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
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Late JunePennsy Trail Art & Bluegrass Festival Pennsy Trail between Center St & Riley Ave., Greenfield +1 317 462-2877. (dead link: December 2020) Juried fine art and craftws fair in downtown Greenfield benefiting local non-profits. Shop for art and enjoy great food and regional bluegrass music.
Early OctoberRiley Festival Downtown Greenfield. +1 317 462-2141. Greenfield celebrates the life of James Whitcomb Riley, Indiana's favorite poet, with a huge festival. Activities are endless. One of the largest craft fairs in the state, pumpkin contest, live music, art show, parade, 5k run and walk, antique sale, theatre performances, and countless other activities. Oh, don't forget the food and the duck race.
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Carnegie's Restaurant, 100 West North Street.. Upscale restaurant and fine dining.