Experience Franklin County Indiana

Welcome back to the Experience Franklin County podcast! In this episode, we sat down with Alan Stenger, owner of Hometown Radio USA, based right here in Franklin County! It's a great station where you can hear local artists, syndicated shows, and so much more! You can simply go to www.hometownradiousa.com to listen live on your computer or you can also download the app on your Android or iPhon...

We are so grateful to have worked with Mikel Beck for the past 12 years! We wish her nothing but the best on her transition to life in Ohio. We are very excited to welcome Bev Spurlin into the role as new executive director of Experience Franklin County. It was such a fun interview to do, we hope you enjoy it! For more information on Franklin County Indiana, including lodging, dining, events, and...

Welcome back to the Experience Franklin County Podcast! In this episode, we chat with Kerry Patrick Clark, who will be visiting Franklin County for a show at the Metamora Opry Barn on May 13th! To find out more about Kerry, check out his website: Kerry Patrick Clark For information on this, and all the other special events coming to Franklin County, check out our website, Franklin County Welcome C...

This week, we sat down wtih Anna Owens, a singer songwriter from Indianapolis who is coming to Franklin County, Indiana for a concert on April 29th at Ways of Grace Church. She's an incredibly talented and thoughtful songwriter, and we're fortunate to having here appear here in Franklin County! If you'd like to find out more about Anna, follow Anna Owens Music on Facebook and Instagram...

Welcome back to the Experience Franklin County Indiana podcast! This week, we sat down with Aaron Martin of the Indiana State Museum, and chat about a great event coming up in Metamora, that features a cornbread contest, an old fashioned hootennanny, and much more! In addition, Aaron chats with us about about the Levi Coffin House, just a short trip from Franklin County, a place of real importance...

Have you been to the Hermitage? It's a real gem right here in the heart of Franklin County. We had the great fortune to sit down with Martha Shea and talk about this wonderful piece of living history. For more information about The Hermitage, upcoming events, or anything else, just visit our website, www.franklincountyin.com Thank you for listening!

In this week's episode, we sit down with Mikel Beck and talk about some of the great events coming up in Franklin County for April and May! We've got the Chainsaw Carving Invitational, Quilt Show, and so much more! As always, be sure to check our our website, www.franklincountyin.com for the latest news. Be sure to check us out on Facbeook and Instagram, also!

In this episode, we chat with Jeff Montag from Hoosier Creek Farms right here in Franklin County Indiana. Jeff is a member of the Southeast Indiana beekeeping association, and is an experienced beekeeper. We're very honored to have him right here in Franklin County!

This week, Bobbie Jane Lancaster, noted songwriter and mandolin player joins us for a preview of the Metamora Mandolin Gathering, which happens April 29 at the Opry Barn in Metamora, Indiana;. No matter what your skill level or age is, there's something for everyone at the Metamora Mandolin Gathering! As always, you can visit our website, www.franklincountyin.com for complete info to play your...

Fun episode this week! We chat with Rodeny Grubbs all about Pickelball, the fastest growing sport in the USA! We also talk a bit about his brand new store in Franklin County. For more information on Franklin County, including lodging, dining, festivals, and more, check our our website, www.franklincountyin.com Thanks for joining us!

It's almost fishing season! Today, we chat with Tag Nobbe of the Brookville Lake Guide Service and chat about fishing on Brookville Lake! If you'd like to book a trip, or find out more about Brookville Lake Guide Service, you can find them online at Brookville Lake Guide Service - Home For more information on Franklin County, including dining, lodging and more, check out our website www.fr...

Did you know that simply getting outdoors can boost your physical, mental and emotional health? It can, and that's what this week's episode is all about. Franklin County is a great place for outdoorspeople! Whether it's canoeing, hiking, cycling, or something completely different, we have it here for you! Check out our website, www.franklincountyin.com to find out more!

IN this week's episode, we stop in Metamora and chat with Alan Stenger, of The Sap Bucket, one of the newer businesses in Franklin County! You can visit The Sap Bucket at www,thesapbucket.com For full information on Franklin County Indiana, you can check our website, www.franklincountyin.com

Welcome to season two of the Experience Franklin County Podcast! We have a chat with Mikel Beck about what's in store for 2023! We have lots of great events coming up, some returning and some brand hew things! Don't forget you can check our website anytime for a schedule of events, restaurant menus, lodging and more. That's www.franklincountyin.com

A fascinating interview this week with Green Acres Foundation, and their new venture with Michaela Farms in Oldenburg, right here in Franklin County! Along with some of our upcoming events, it's a fun and informative episode. If you'd like to find out more about Green Acres Foundation, you can vist their website at Home - Greenacres Foundation (green-acres.org)

This week, we pay a visit to Mr Fudge's Confectionary in Metamora, Indiana. I wonderful, historic experience for young and old---not to mention tasty! We also take a quick look at upcoming events. You can find a full calendar of events, as well as dining, lodging, and more, on our website, www.franklincountyin.com Until next week, Keep experiencing Franklin County!

In this week's episode, we have a fascinating visit with Andi and Jonathon White of White's farm! If you want to learn more about this working farm, the market, and more, you can visit their website at Welcome to White's Website! (whites1922.com) and also find them on Facebook! If you'd like an up to date listing of our events here in Franklin County, you can visit our website at w...

Join us this week as we head outdoors and visit with Shirley Lamb. No matter if you enjoy cycling, hiking, cross country skiing, or something else entirely, the Whitewater Canal Trail is a great place to start your Franklin County Adventure!

This week, we have a fascinating interview with Matthew Stahley of Creek Bottom Brewery in Oldenburg. We dive into the history of this great place, talk about the tap room, and more! Recorded live at the Creek Bottom Brewery and Tap Room. We also take a look at our upcoming events! If you'd like more information about Creek Bottom Brewery and Tap House, the website is Creek Bottom Brewery - So...

Really fun episode this week! We visit with the fine folks at Stenger's Sugar Shack in Brookville, Indiana, talking about the maple sugar and beef jerky they make, local honey, and some very exciting plans for them! In addition, we take a look at some of our upcoming events. You can visit Stenger's Sugar Shack online at Stenger's Sugar Shack - Beef Jerky, Maple Syrup (stengerssugarshac...

For Halloween month, we have a lot of spooky AND non spooky events! We sit down with Mikel Beck and look at haunted train rides, ghost tours, crafts shows, and more, as we celebrate October in the Whitewater Valley! As always, you can check our website, www,franklincountyin.com for events, lodging, dining, and more!

One of the longest running festivals in the state is upon us, Canal Days! We have a chat with Gail Ginter and Connie Wendel all about what you can expect, as well as a bit of the history of Canal Days. We chat for a bit about Historic Metamora, also! Along with a calendar of events, it's a fun episode this week!

Join us this week as Rick interviews 3 generations of the Salt Creek Horse Ranch in Franklin County Indiana. A fantastic place to experience the magic of horses! If you'd like to know more about Salt Creek, you can visit their website at Home (saltcreekhorseranch.com) If you'd like to find out more about all that is going on in Franklin County Indiana, you can visit our website at Franklin...

This week, we have a fascinating discussion with Veronica Bullock from Purdue extension, who is involved with many projects right here in Franklin County, one of those is Pollinator Gardens! We all learned a lot from this interview, and hope you will also! If you'd like to contact Veronica and see about having her speak to your group, you can reach her at bullockv@purdue.edu and she'd be g...

In this week's episode, host Rick Garrett sets down with Mikel Back and we spend a few minutes talking about all the fun things coming up this fall---and beyond---in Franklin County Indiana! Please take a moment and share this podcast on you own social media and let folks know what you're listening to!