Category Archives for "Downtown Richmond"

For Immediate Release,   September 13, 2018 The First of Five Stellar Façade Projects Gets Underway Tomorrow The owners of the Tin Lizzie Café and the Tin Cup Tea and Gift Shop today announced that tomorrow, Friday, September 14, they will begin renovation on their building at 818-820 East Main Street as part of the Stellar […]

What’s free, educational, warm and filled with family friendly activities?  Your local library!  And in Wayne County, we have so many choices.  Morrisson Reeves in Richmond, Centerville Library, Cambridge City Library and the Hagerstown Library.  And each library offers fun activities year round. Here’s just a sample of some of the winter activities your libraries […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4th Annual Deck the Halls Artisan & Cultural Trail Richmond, IN (11/27/2017) — The Deck the Halls Artisan & Cultural Trail is happening December 1 through December 3. The trail highlights many talented artisans and their wares scattered throughout Wayne County. Along the trail you will find various items for purchase that […]

It’s October in Wayne County, and we all know what that means.  Fall leaves, bonfires, hiking in the woods…yeah, yeah, yeah….but mostly it’s about Spooky Things! Wayne County excels in bringing all kinds of spooky delights to the community for people of all ages.  Here are just a few of those events coming up: (Find […]

Always on the cutting edge of live FREE entertainment, Morrisson Reeves Library is again bringing an excellent opportunity to Richmond/Wayne County. Coming August 15, Folk Musicians Andy & Judy will perform live in the Bard Room at MRL at 6:30 p.m.  For more fun upcoming events, be sure to visit our GoWayneCounty calendar!  

The summer is in full swing, as families get their kids ready to start school soon and want to enjoy the last bits of summer freedom.  So many choices—so little time.  So enjoy! Twilight Farmers Market: Elstro Park Tuesday, August 1, 2017  4-7 p.m. Enjoy all your favorites plus food trucks, a beer garden and […]

Will your family be hanging out in Wayne County IN for Spring Break this year?  The last week in March through the first week in April will be the busiest time for families looking for something fun to do with their kids.  And whether you are looking for a one day or week long experience- you will […]

Libraries are awesome!  Where else can you get great quality programming for kids and families for free!!??  This winter is no exception… Look at some of the fun things lined up: Winter Reading Program: December 14 – January 11  Hula Hooping Workshop: Ages 10 – 13  Stay tuned for more ideas for Winter fun! Check […]

Holiday Parade Preparations are underway  in Downtown Richmond for the annual Holiday Parade this Friday, December 2, at 7:00 p.m. All week businesses and city crews are decking the halls with festive planters, lights on the trees, wreaths and holiday decor in the quaint shops. The parade will run through the center of town starting […]

Karole Passmore, co-founder GoWayneCounty.com Every year for the past eight years, our family at GoWayneCounty.com has encouraged, in different ways, the idea of buying local for the holidays.  This year we are doing it with an exciting contest! All across Wayne County, unique shops offer tremendous choices for the special gifts we love to give […]

Yesterday I was fortunate to be able to take a moment to stop by the new Elstro Plaza to check on the progress and also to run into one of the crew members who has helped with the project. A few minutes before I had arrived, the fountains had been turned on for the very […]

September 21, 2016 the Manpower of Richmond, IN office marks their 50th year as a Manpower franchise. The franchise was founded in 1966 by Geneva Allen, who worked with Manpower founder Elmer Winter to establish one of the early franchises.

Wayne County is offering SO much to do this weekend!  Festivals, live melodrama, farmer’s market, Pottery Palooza and much more. Canal Days in Cambridge City begins Saturday, Heritage Festival at the Wayne County Historical Museum runs from 9/9 to 9/11, 10-5 Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday, the weekly farmer’s market will run from 8-12 on […]

In just a little over a week we have gone to a Harvest Festival, a live musical, a town festival and more!  Nothing to do in Wayne County?  Psshhh….. Saturday at the Farmer’s Market on 10th and Main we enjoyed the literal fruits and vegetables of local growers labors.  The Harvest Festival market offered lovely […]

  To celebrate 200 years of Indiana craft brewing,  a  party atop the City Parking Garage in Downtown Richmond on Saturday, August 27, 2016, is being hosted by New Boswell Brewery. You will be able to enjoy samples of Indiana’s best craft beer from several local breweries including Noble Order Brewing Co. Local music, including […]

Every day in Richmond IN, people are coming from points near and far to visit this quaint historic downtown area. Filled with unique shops and local shop owners, people return not only for the items they find but also the welcoming atmosphere. Early..early every morning… Years ago I read a book to my daughter called “The […]