Grant County Indiana Visitors Bureau

17/01/2025

Indoor farmers market!! Upland Farmers Market is ready to welcome you all from 10am-2pm tomorrow. Support local and stay warm!

Mark those calendars - the next indoor market is SATURDAY, JANUARY 18TH from 10am-2pm!

Shop from local vendors, enjoy live music, warm up with a hot cup of coffee or cocoa, and bring the kids for free balloon animals.

Market is held at the Upland Community Building 405 W Washington Street. And remember, the first 5 customers receive Market Money to shop with! 🤗

17/01/2025

Check out what Hive Mind Market is planning!!

Ladies, we deserve a Girls Night Out! Grab your bestie and join us for Galentine's Day on Thursday, February 13th from 5-8pm at Boston Hill Center, located in downtown Marion!

This special evening has been intentionally planned to pamper, entertain and inspire you! Here’s what’s happening:

-BOTOX by Stephanie Yeakle ($10/unit)
-$3 FASHION REFRESH pop-up shop from PAWSS, ALL PROFITS go to the PAWSS Spay/Neuter & Peanut’s Pet food Pantry
-TACOS at Los Amores Restaurant, located downstairs inside Boston Hill Center
-COTTON CANDY COCKTAILS (virgin) spun by Twisted Sugar
-ROMANCE AUTHOR Sophia Nye
-GLITTER BAR Glitter Glam Luxe Face Art by Grammy Belle’s Creations ($5)
-GEL MANICURES by Nailsbyrhoni ($30 event special)
-FLORAL BEVERAGE MOCKTAIL BAR from Cultivate Hope Chemovar (21+)
-WOMENS SUPPORT HUB from Scholar House
-TATTOO FLASH SALE from Tattoos by Katie ($45ea)
-ORACLE/TAROT CARD READING by Reiki Energy Therapist Britt Love($5/card + FREE crystal)
-CUPCAKE DECORATING BAR with Simply Cupcakes ($4 singles, $12 four packs)
-BFF PHOTO OP with Iris & Co Photography ($5)
-TINSEL HAIR EXTENSION BAR by Lexi Fisher ($3/bundle)
-STRESS RELEASING CHAIR MASSAGE by Pamela Tipton ($1/minute)
-Grant County Pride
-CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES by Baked by Mrs.C (Dbl Dipped Chocolate: 6/$18, 12/$35. Strawberry Crunch: 6/$20, 12/$38)
-CONTINUED EDUCATION with The Excel Center (Pharm Tech, Welding, Dental Assist & more)
-WOMENS HYGIENE DRIVE at The Hive (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap, tampons, pads, wash cloths, wipes, deodorant, hairbrushes, hair ties, bobby pins, chapstick, first aid supplies, etc.)
-BOUTIQUE POP-UP by LJ Lane Boutique
-Five Points Axe Throwing specials: 6 throws for $5, or BOGO FREE admission
-and more!

Stay tuned for extra additions to this perfect Girls Night Out, and thank you to all of the local entrepreneurs who are coming together to create this beautiful evening for our community. See you there!

17/01/2025

Have you ever wondered how a city works? Check one the first episode of “How Marion Works” to get a glimpse!

The mission of the How Marion Works podcast is to inform & expose the community of Marion, IN & surrounding areas to all of the moving pieces of Marion. With hundreds of employees & a population of nearly 30,000 people, Marion deserves to be highlighted & shown off! Welcome to our podcast showing .....

15/01/2025

Have you seen the new magazine? Be on the lookout for them around Grant county! Get ready to plan your tastebuds for this culinary wonder ✨🍭

09/01/2025

Did you see Ashley's Ice Cream Cafe new sign?! Stop by and check out their drink menu!

09/01/2025

Be on the lookout for Pop-Up kids yoga!

Pop-Up Kids Yoga Classes this January! 🌟

🗓️ Dates: January 9th & January 30th
🕔 Time: 5:45 p.m.
💲 Free for members | $5 for non-members

Join Cosmic Yoga-certified Caitlin for fun, relaxing, and engaging sessions designed for kiddos ages 3-10. Don't miss this opportunity to stretch, play, and unwind! 🧘‍♀️✨

09/01/2025

Check out “How Marion Works”! A new podcast series coming soon!

Launching Monday, January 13th, is Marion's very own podcast series! "How Marion Works" will be hosted by Layla Price-Bodkin of Marketing & Community Development. Each episode following will launch every other Monday through HowMarionWorks.com and major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and many more. We'll notify you through our website, MyMarionApp, and socials when new episodes launch, then choose how to listen and enjoy.

10/12/2024

Hey Swifties. Here is a performance you'll want to see! 👀 👄

Get your tickets now for "We are Fearless", the ultimate Taylor SwiftTribute! Hear her hits performed in her iconic style at the Gas City Performing Arts Center on Fri., Dec. 13.

For time and tickets, click here. https://showmegrantcounty.com/event/fearless-a-tribute-to-taylor-swift/

07/12/2024

On Wed., Dec. 11, see the Broadway-style song and dance r***e, wrapped up in a holiday story as told by Santa and his elves. 🎅 At the new Gas City Performing Arts Center, see and hear the "Tinsel Toes" clickity clack on stage as the story unfolds. 🎭

For showtime and tickets, click here. https://showmegrantcounty.com/event/christmas-in-the-air/

07/12/2024

Shop handmade. Shop Local. On Sat., Dec. 7, the Fairmount Camp will host the Winter Artisan Market. 🎨 🛍

For more information, click here. https://showmegrantcounty.com/event/fairmount-camp-winter-artisan-market/

06/12/2024

Come to the Grant County Fairgrounds in Marion for the 4-H Winter Craft Show on Sat., Dec. 7. Decorate for Christmas with homemade decor.

For hours and admission, click here. https://showmegrantcounty.com/event/grant-county-4-h-winter-craft-show-2/

05/12/2024

Make sure to see 👀 The Christmas City Walkway of Lights -- Marion, Indiana at Matter Park. 🎄From now - Dec. 31, excite your family with the twinkling display that includes over 2.5 million lights and over 130 dazzling displays. ⭐️ ⭐️ Walk or drive through the 2-miles of de-"light" and make a lasting holiday memory. 🎅

Admission is only $5 per car. For hours and more information, click here. https://showmegrantcounty.com/event/christmas-city-usa-walkway-of-lights/

05/12/2024

On Friday, Dec. 6, come for an extra special Family Night at Christmas City Walkway of Lights -- Marion, Indiana. Decorate a Christmas cookie 😋 and visit with Santa! 🎅 Meet a live reindeer! 🦌 And, of course, tour the twinkling light displays.

For admission cost and hours, click here. https://showmegrantcounty.com/event/walkway-of-lights-family-night-3/

04/12/2024

Join us for the 3rd Annual Van Buren Little Town of Christmas on Fri. & Sat., Dec. 6 & 7. We will put the "fun" in fundraising to provide meals and gifts to local families. Play on the inflatables and laser tag. Join us for a yummy meal. Then, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in style on a firetruck! 🎅 🤶 🚒

For more information, click here. https://showmegrantcounty.com/event/third-annual-van-burens-little-town-of-christmas/

03/12/2024

Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone presents a Christmas performance at the Gas City Performing Arts Center on Sat., Dec. 7. Hear their hit songs like "There's a Kind of Hush" and "I'm Into Something Good", plus holiday favorites.

For showtime and tickets, click here. https://showmegrantcounty.com/event/an-olde-english-christmas-with-hermans-hermits/

03/12/2024

On Thursday evening, Dec. 5, join us for Christmas in Converse for a hometown holiday celebration. Listen as Mrs. Claus 🤶 reads a story at the library. Meet Santa and bite into homemade cinnamon rolls, too. 😋

For more information, click here. https://showmegrantcounty.com/event/christmas-in-converse-2/