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Request Your Free Guide Now Welcome to Elkhart County, Indiana. From classic small towns to energetic centers, the handmade welcome mat is always out. Create your own memories along our Heritage Trail by immersing yourself in the cultures and stories of the people that call Elkhart County home…

Halloween Activities

Halloween in Elkhart County is full of spooky, sweet and thrilling treats. Plan a month of family fun full of corn mazes, hayrides, trick or treat times, parties and fall activities. Click here for official Trick Or Treat times for Elkhart County and surrounding areas…

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…

The Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale

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…

Middlebury Fall Festival

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…

Things to Do in October

The autumn leaves have changed and nights are getting cooler. It’s fall and that means time for family and friends to gather for fun festivals, outdoor activities, and great food and drink throughout Elkhart County…

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 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…

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, annually Nappanee Apple Festival: September, annually Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale: September, annually Michiana Pottery Tour: September, annually…