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…
Fun doesn’t have to come with dollar signs attached. The Heritage Trail Driving Tour is proof of that! Fill your day with adventure and your camera roll with memorable snaps, all without spending a dime. Heritage Trail Audio Driving Tour An Experience for all Seasons. Let the Heritage Trail audio…
City of Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department invites you to the Annual Rhapsody Arts & Music Festival takes place annually in June. Join us for Elkhart’s premier celebration of arts, music, and culture! Rhapsody Arts & Music Festival brings live performances, local artists, delicious food, and…
Elkhart County 4-H Fair: July 24 - August 1, 2026 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…
May 30 - September 15, annually The Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail joins quilting, gardening, and art into a one-of-a-kind event featuring more than a million vibrant blooms, gigantic gardens, and hand-painted, super-sized murals. This colorful patchwork of quilt-inspired gardens and…
Skip the dinner table. Everyone knows food tastes better in the great outdoors. Here are some of our favorite places to unpack the picnic basket. Lunch on the river Where else can you be surrounded by natural beauty and a thriving urban center? It’s here at Island Park, where the Elkhart River…
Your Essential Guide to Keeping Kids Entertained Over Christmas Break Are your kids starting to feel a little stir-crazy at home? Don’t let the winter blues take over! Elkhart County offers plenty of exciting, family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained this holiday season. Bundle Up…
There’s so much for kids to do around Elkhart County that the kids may not even notice they haven’t picked up their phone in a while. You can’t go wrong with these picks for year-round) fun: 1) Start with sugar Load up on jellybeans, candy bars, lollipops and more at Wakarusa Dime Store or marvel as…
It’s OK to show off a little bit. Whether you’ve lived in Elkhart County for years, or you’re newer to the area, entertaining your friends and family around town is a snap. With exciting outdoors experiences, unique shopping finds, and dining options of every kind, here are some of our favorite…
Shop Local on Sundays The following shops & restaurants are open on Sundays in Downtown Goshen Found Goshen Antique Mall Ignition Music Garage The Electric Brew - Goshen Gutierrez Bakery La Michoacana de los Reyes Pizzeria Venturi The Heritage Trail Audio Driving Tour Drive the Heritage Trail, named…