Fall Family Activities

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…

Middlebury Fall Festival

The Middlebury Fall Festival September 6-7, 2024 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…

Nappanee Apple Festival

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…

Fall in Elkhart County

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…

Your Guide to the Heritage Trail in the Fall

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 Festivals in Elkhart County

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…

Farmer's Markets & Orchards

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…