Rivers and Roads Artisan Trail

01/03/2019

Great opportunity!

12/27/2018

We are looking for original art/photography! The lack of snow this year has us down on our winter spirit - please share some winter photography, drawings, or paintings and help us get over the winter blues!

12/20/2018

Enjoy more turkey now. Enjoy more fresh air later. Here are some wonderful outdoor options in West Central Indiana.

Did you know? Indiana’s miles of trails are open in winter! Get a new perspective on Indiana's outdoor treasures on a winter hike.

12/14/2018

Unique and personal gifts always make more of an impact! Follow the Rivers & Roads Artisan Trail to Conspire: Contemporary Craft this weekend - A storefront for over 150 Artisans from across the Midwest.

What other locations provide these types of one of a kind gifts?

12/11/2018

Please help us keep sharing the word and finding new artist! We are always on the lookout for more talented people and businesses to add to our network!

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12/06/2018

As we revitalize the Rivers & Roads Artisan Trail, we will be creating new standards and promotional material to help local craftsmen and artisans. Please share this message and help us find those who need our help! If you know of anyone who;

1. Creates art or craft items that they show or are available for purchase.
OR
2. A local business that creates handmade products and/or sources items locally.

We are still defining what it means to be part of the trail. Your input will help us along our journey to help others!

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10/02/2018

The Rivers and Roads Artisan Trail leads to the Vermillion County Indiana county seat of Newport Oct 5 – 7, for the 51st annual Newport Antique Auto Hillclimb, a gathering of auto enthusiasts at the 140’ high Newport Hill, a former proving ground for early automobile designs. More than 500 cars, rods and machines will be judged, and nearly 300 cars will compete in timed runs over the 1,800’ long hill. The event features practice runs, a cruise-in, street dance, numerous food concessions, Big Wheel races for kids 3 – 9, annual parade, Collector Car and Automobilia Auction, fireworks, and a raffle for a restored 1939 Buick Series 40 Special four-door sedan. More info at NewportHillClimb.com

09/29/2018

The Rivers and Roads Artisan Trail leads to Putnamville, Indiana, in Putnam County, Indiana, on Sat, Oct 20. At 2 p.m., what was the Townsend Inn summer kitchen, built in 1828 and also used to house the freed slaves of Kentucky Abolitionist James Townsend, will open as the Townsend/Layman Museum. Restored over the last year by a volunteer team that included Putnamville Correctional Facility inmates, the museum is alongside the 1834 Putnamville United Methodist Church. Both are on the corner of State Road 243 and US-40, the “Old National Road.”