In this episode, we hear from Jennifer Long-Dillon, Tourism Manager at Visit Wabash County, as she shares the inspiring story behind leveraging the use of a historic barn into a vibrant venue for bluegrass music once a year. Discover how her creative vision brought new life to the space and sparked an event that blends rich musical tradition with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Jennifer discusses the planning, community response, and the impact of bringing people together through the power of place and sound.
To learn more about Buegrass at Hopewell and other events inspired by Jennifer, go to the Visit Wabash County Events and Tours page.
If you enjoy live music and more family-friendly events, we invite you to check out Wabash's own Honeywell Arts and Entertainment website.
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Special thanks to the City of Wabash, Gilman Investment Fund, Sandra Kunkel Trust, PaperWorks Industries, the Community Foundation of Wabash County and Visit Wabash County for supporting the ThriveIN Wabash County podcast. This podcast is produced in partnership with Destination Wabash County.
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