This Saturday and Sunday, March 29 & 30, 2025 – the Best of the Best of Indiana Artisans will descend on the Indiana State Fairgrounds to sell their wares. While there are four certified Indiana Artisans from Hancock County – two of them will be at the 13th Annual Indiana Artisan Marketplace. They are “The Best of Hoosier Craftmanship.” The Indiana Artisan website states: “Top quality, handcrafted and homegrown, the work of an Indiana Artisan rises above the rest. Experience the extraordinary as you explore Indiana’s heritage captured in painting, glass, stoneware, fiber, furniture, wood, candies, wines, sauces, and more. Where you find the INDIANA ARTISAN logo, rest assured you’ve found Indiana’s best.”
J. Evelyn Confections
Anyone who strolls through downtown Greenfield cannot miss the beautiful window at Greenfield Chocolates. Inside you will find chocolatier and candy maker, Jayne Hoadley. A certified Indiana Artisan, Jayne will be selling her beautiful chocolates and candies at the Indiana Artisan Market this weekend. J. Evelyn Confections is an award-winning chocolatier, crafting fine artisan truffles, caramels, toffees, and more using only the highest quality and freshest ingredients, with chocolates from around the world. Jayne’s creations have been voted as an Indiana favorite on numerous occasions and is an award-winner in the International Chocolate Salon. Well – any one who has tasted one of Jayne’s chocolates knows without a doubt that she is one of the best. Her pieces are really tiny pieces of art with many in a variety of shapes, colors and flavors. Her delectable delights are highly prized as the perfect gift for that special someone – – or if you want to just enjoy a little piece of heaven for yourself. Be sure to look up J. Evelyn Confections at the Indiana Artisan Market. For more information: https://jevelynconfections.com/
Dickinson Woodworking
Located in Greenfield, Dickinson Woodworking started out in the family’s garage, but has now expanded to a full sized workshop. Aaron, Kiyomi and their two children: Audrey and Miles are the family behind these beautiful handcrafted wood items. You may have seen the Dickinson Woodworking items at festivals or events; however, their items are also carried at several stores all over the US. You can also purchase them directly through their online store at: https://dickinsonwoodworking.com/ They are noted for their beautiful multi-wood cutting boards, charcuterie boards, jar lids, and more. The Dickinson source their wood locally, sometimes milling the wood themselves from recovered storm damaged trees. They say they love their local woods – so Hancock County is definitely featured in their crafts. The Dickinsons enjoy bringing the colors, the warmth, the depth and feel of their native Hancock County woods to your kitchen for you to enjoy too! Dickinson Woodworking will also be at the Indiana Artisan Marketplace!
Tuttle Orchards
Ruth Ann Roney is also an Indiana Artisan, but she will not be at this year’s Indiana Artisan Marketplace. However, that does not mean that you cannot experience this Indiana Artisan’s fare. Ruth Ann is noted for her apple butter and apple sauce, which of course are made with Hancock County’s own Tuttle Orchards’ apples. We all know that Tuttle Orchards is the local apple expert. You can bet your buttons that if it is made with apples – Ruth Ann knows exactly what she is doing. She is a fourth generation apple grower so you can sort of say that apple cider runs in her veins. Even though Ruth Ann will not be at the Indiana Artisan Marketplace, you can still visit all of the apple things that Tuttle Orchard’s produces by visiting the Tuttle Farm Store. It is open Monday through Saturday 9am – 6pm. More information can be found here: https://indianapolisorchard.com/
Dimensions 3D Photos by Jon Vance
Our last Indiana Artisan is a photographer who specializes in 3D images. Jon Vance of McCordsville creates his masterpieces by layering 5-8 different layers of the image to give the finished piece a unique depth perspective. Many of his images are of favorite Indiana places such as downtown Indianapolis and a variety of college campuses. However, Vance is also a world traveler. So there are also images of historic sites like Jerusalem, Mt. Rushmore, the Taj Mahal, and many more. He can also do custom work too – so if you are wanting something very unique and special, a 3D image of your home or a special location might be the right choice. Vance will not be at this year’s Indiana Artisan Marketplace, but you can learn more about Vance’s work by visiting his website: https://jongvance.wixsite.com/3dphotosbyjonvance
There are expected to be about 80 different vendors at this year’s Indiana Artisan Marketplace. The event will be held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Saturday 10am – 6pm and Sunday 10am – 4pm. Tickets are $10. Parking is $10. Children under 14 are free. For more information go to: https://indianaartisan.org/spring-marketplace/
Brigette Cook Jones
Executive Director
Hancock County Tourism
Keep Up to Date on All of Hancock County’s Great Events and other Information…
Hancock County Tourism and Visitor Center is the official destination marketing organization for Hancock County, Indiana. Our mission is to bring regional, national, and international business and leisure visitors to Hancock County for the economic benefit of the county and our tourism partners. Hancock County Tourism and Visitor Center strives to be a leader in destination marketing and tourism development.
- To encourage visitors to discover the historic, cultural, and recreational opportunities as well as hotels, restaurants, and retail options throughout Hancock County via marketing promotion and partner support.
- To encourage groups, businesses, and organizations to hold meetings, conventions, events, and festivals in Hancock County by collaborating with both in county and out-of-county groups, businesses, and organizations.
- To assist groups with development of new tourism opportunities through support, resources, and professional assistance.
The Hancock County Tourism and Visitor Center does not primarily organize meetings, conventions, sporting, and special events, but guides planners, and visitors to resources, attractions and services that result in a positive experience.
To stay up to date on everything “touristy” in Hancock County, be sure you are receiving Hancock County Tourism’s e-newsletter. You can register on the website at https://visitinhancock.org/email/