It’s August, the school year is bearing down on parents and students. So it’s the perfect time to find cool activities and things to do for family fun in Elkhart County. Quilt Gardens May 30 - September 15. Quilt Gardens patterns change every year and, as the flowers grow and flourish in the heat…
Jesse Shoemaker’s first cooking gig was close to home. Jesse’s mother turned to him to feed the family once a week, just as twin siblings joined the household and tested both parents. “In second grade, I was in charge of having an entrée, a vegetable, and a fruit and dessert. It was pretty much…
By Marshall V. King The Elkhart County 4-H Fair is a nine-day buffet. One of the Midwest’s premier fairs and one of the largest county fairs features an array of food vendors that is unmatched anywhere. The combination of professional food vendors who make a living serving fair food with the…
Elkhart County 4-H Fair: July 18 - 26, 2025 Visit 4HFair.org for schedule and admission info. It’s nine glorious days of everything from Midway rides to a rodeo to carnival games. Sprinkle in amazing concerts, farm animals and 4-H exhibits and you have a perfect summer day. The Elkhart County 4-H…