Things to Do Labor Day Weekend in Elkhart County
Fun Things To Do Labor Day Weekend in Elkhart County
The kids may be back in school, but that’s no reason the fun has to end. Labor Day in the Elkhart County area has plenty for everyone to do.

Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail
With 17 super-sized gardens featuring stunning quilt designs, the Quilt Gardens is enough to fill a couple days. The best thing is all Quilt Gardens and Quilt Murals are along the Heritage Trail, so there will be plenty of places to stop for a meal, snacks, drinks and unique shopping. The Quilt Gardens are viewable through September 15.
Shipshewana Labor Day Extended Flea Market
The Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market, 345 S. Van Buren St. (State Road 5), Shipshewana, is adding Labor Day, September 7, to its regular weekly schedule of Tuesdays and Wednesdays. With 700 booths featuring home décor, fashions, accessories, jewelry and more, a day at Midwest’s Largest Flea Market will satisfy every appetite. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Goshen First Fridays: Savor the Summer
Kick off your Labor Day festivities at the monthly Goshen First Fridays festival in downtown Goshen from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, September 4.
Bexbach Bash: Downtown Goshen comes alive with a fun and festive First Fridays version of Oktoberfest, celebrating Bexbach - our sister city in Germany!

Shop till you drop
Need some last-minute provisions for your Labor Day fun, you can’t go wrong with Das Dutchman Essenhaus’ bakery for cookies, pies and other sweet treats, Fruit Hills Winery & Orchard for a special bottle of wine (or more!), Linton’s Enchanted Gardens for the perfect home, garden and patio décor, or Yoder’s Popcorn for savory snacks.

















