Apples, smiles and memories are plentiful on a day at Kerchers Sunrise Orchard The smiles tell Maureen Kercher that her family made the right decision. Every fall, hundreds of kids — maybe even thousands — arrive at Kerchers Sunrise Orchard on the south side of Goshen. Many of them are here on…
Looking for some fun things to do with your family? There are plenty of kids activities, concerts and theater, and family-friendly festivals to keep you busy through the last days of summer. Quilt Gardens Keep the summer vibes going by checking out the 13 gloriously blooming Quilt Gardens along the…
The Nappanee Apple Festival is home to Indiana's largest 7-foot baked apple pie and comes out of the oven just in time to kick off the festival! We were even chosen as #1 in the State of Indiana in the Top Ten Fall Festival Signature Food Items for our 7-foot apple pie in 2013 & 2016! Known for our…
Here's a guide to the best places to witness the magic of fall colors in Elkhart County. Generally the best time to enjoy peak fall color is mid-October. Bristol: Bonneyville Mill County Park Elkhart: Wellfield Botanic Gardens (Photo Courtesy: Wellfield Botanic Gardens) Goshen: Kercher's…
The heirloom quilts at the Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale will knock your socks off. Enter the bidding or just gorge on doughnuts, funnel cakes or pie as auctioneers wrangle sales for quilts, antiques, toys and other wares. September 27-28, 2024…
FALL One of the best times to experience the Heritage Trail is when the leaves begin to turn. Gold. Red. Orange. Brilliant warm colors to balance the new chill in the air. Clusters of trees sporting blazing fall hues form a vibrant backdrop for the barn-red Bonneyville Mill, Indiana’s oldest…
Fall has officially begun so it’s the perfect time to pack your bags and drive the Heritage Trail. Traveling along lively Main Streets and scenic backroads, you'll soon discover why the editors of LIFE named the Heritage Trail one of "America's most scenic drives." Best yet, having the FREE audio…
Fall is where the fun is in Elkhart County. The weather may be slightly cooler but it’s still a great time of year to get outside and enjoy safe activities. From corn mazes to apple picking and everything in between, this should keep the family busy till every last leaf falls. Bring on the…
Throw on a sweatshirt - you don’t want to miss these kid-friendly, mouth-watering, and fun-filled fall festivals! Middlebury Fall Festival: September 6 & 7, 2024 Nappanee Apple Festival: September, 19 - 22, 2024 Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale: September 27 - 28, 2024 Michiana Pottery Tour: September…
One of the best times to experience the Heritage Trail is when the leaves begin to turn. Gold. Red. Orange. Brilliant warm colors to balance the new chill in the air. Clusters of trees sporting blazing fall hues form a vibrant backdrop for the barn-red Bonneyville Mill, Indiana’s oldest continuously…