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…
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. Annually, September. More information…
The Middlebury Fall Festival is small-town charm at its finest. Eat your way through the festival grounds with home-cooked favorites, settle in for wholesome entertainment, and turn the kids loose on the bounce houses, games and other fun activities. Make sure to stay till the fireworks Friday…
The autumn leaves have changed and nights are getting cooler. It’s fall and that means time for family and friends to gather for fun festivals, outdoor activities, and great food and drink throughout Elkhart County. The Garden of Villains Your favorite superheroes and villains have taken over…
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…
Peppers of all colors with a satisfying crunch and a little (or a lot of) bite. Plump berries at the very edge of ripeness. Sweet corn plucked fresh from the fields. You can find all that and more at farmers markets, U-picks and roadside stands. Elkhart Farmer's Market The Elkhart Farmers…
Throw on a sweatshirt - you don’t want to miss these kid-friendly, mouth-watering, and fun-filled fall festivals! Middlebury Fall Festival: September 5 - 6, 2025 Nappanee Apple Festival: September, 17 - 20, 2026 Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale: September, 2025 Michiana Pottery Tour: September 27 -…
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…