By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — If you were to pick one time of the year to improve your bluegrass lawn, most people would guess April or May. In truth, the best time to give your lawn a little extra TLC is the fall. Start by fertilizing with a good …read more.

NASHVILLE — Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Uncle Pen Days Festival returns to Brown County for its 41st year, Sept. 23-26. Taking place at the “home of bluegrass music” itself, this festival will feature four full days of entertainment, including over 33 bands, music and instrument workshops, around the clock jam sessions, camping, food and the induction of Raymond Fairchild into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame.

Bill Monroe’s Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival, the world’s oldest, continuous running bluegrass festival, will return to Brown County for a 49th year, June 13-20. For eight straight days, over 70 bands will take the stage showcasing some of the best in bluegrass. Nestled in the beautiful hills of Brown County is the Bill Monroe Music …read more.

Smithsonian.com has named Nashville, Indiana, as one of the 20 best small towns in America. Nashville was chosen because it’s a ‘bucolic, woodsy paradise for country music fans and art lovers alike.’ Smithsonian highlights the Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival, the Brown County Art Gallery, coffeehouses and the fall colors at Brown County State …read more.