COLUMBUS, Ind. - Hutchfest 2026 was a "British Invasion" themed annual fundraiser is at The Crump Theatre on Saturday, April 25, featuring The Revelators and The Rigbys.
The bands will bring the energy, fun, and excitement of the British invasion from the 1960s to life. Attendees dressed up in their favorite 60s British fashion, and grabbed an exclusive Hutchfest t-shirt to rock out in The party started downtown on Friday night, April 24, at four local bars, all of which have no cover. Participating venues include 4th Street, The Garage, Eagles #741, and the Moose Lodge.
Each year, the two-day Hutchfest celebrates local culture and community leader Hutch Schumaker and raises money for local non-profits, specifically the Crump Theatre.
This is a 21+ event, and just like a real mop-top show, tickets will sell quickly for the Saturday night Hutchfest event. You can get more information and buy $10 tickets here.
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus City Hall welcomed 18 students from Miyoshi-Minami Junior High School in Miyoshi, Japan, for a tour and a firsthand look at city government as part of the long-standing sister‑city exchange on Thursday, August 20.
INDIANAPOLIS - At the Indiana State Fair on Wednesday, August 19, the Indiana Department of Agriculture presented several Bartholomew and Johnson County farm families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture.
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