Experience Elkhart: Beauty in Nature

Recently I had the privilege of spending a few days exploring Elkhart County, Indiana, and I was blown away by all there is to see, do, and eat in this impressive area of the Hoosier landscape. In July 2022, six writers with the Midwest Travel Network visited Elkhart County on a trip hosted by the…

Elkhart ArtWalk

Your guide to experiencing Elkhart ArtWalk in downtown Elkhart, Indiana Elkhart ArtWalk is a free, self-guided, public event in Downtown Elkhart on the LAST THURSDAY of the month from May to October. Join us from 5-8pm on Civic Plaza, Central Park Green, and throughout downtown for a special…

Middlebury Summer Festival

Middlebury Summer Festival Middlebury Summer Festival - It’s the kind of small-town festival you remember as a kid, but with the vibrant town of Middlebury’s spin on it. Get your fix of cotton candy and munch on kettle corn as the parade passes by. June 23 - 24, 2023…

Best Ice Cream Shops in Elkhart County

The day is always little better with a scoop (or two) of ice create at these amazing shops in Elkhart County (Check hours before you go. Some locations may be seasonal) The Chief Ice Cream 502 W. Lincoln Ave., Goshen Rocket Science Ice Cream 401 E. Market St., Nappanee Rocket Science Ice Cream in…

Four Adventures for Kids

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…

Unforgettable picnic spots in Elkhart County

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…

Elkhart County 4H Fair

Elkhart County 4-H Fair: July 19 - 27, 2024 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 4-H…