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…

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 5 - 6, 2025 Nappanee Apple Festival: September, 17 - 20, 2026 Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale: September, 2025 Michiana Pottery Tour: September 27 -…

Peak Fall Color in Elkhart County

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…

Nappanee Apple Festival

September 17 - 20, 2026 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…

Things to Do in September

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. Find more events on our Event Calendar. Quilt Gardens Keep the summer vibes going by checking out the 16…