Planning a romantic date night at your favorite Elkhart County restaurant? Explore these locally owned favorites. Artisan, Elkhart Dine in style and impress your special someone at a fabulous AAA Four Diamond restaurant that gives you fine dining without being stuffy. Have a steak or seafood…
Boy, does a hot steaming cup of coffee sound good right now. No matter where you are in Elkhart County, getting your caffeine fix is a breeze. Even better, these spots also come with scrumptious treats and tasty breakfast or lunch items. (Dine-in practices vary by location, so check before you go.)…
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…
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…
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, annually Nappanee Apple Festival: September, annually Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale: September, annually Michiana Pottery Tour: September, annually…
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…