Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival
Annually, last weekend in April
Maple syrup, giant jellybeans, and a whole series of sweet surprises happen at the Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival. During the last week of April, Wakarusa hosts this taste-tempting event for families, friends, and small-town festival lovers with an insatiable sweet tooth.
But there’s more to the festival than just food. There’s the annual Maple Syrup Festival Parade, demonstrations, a visit to a syrup camp, chain saw carving, pedal pull contests – and, of course, all-you-can-eat pancakes. It’s a week of eating, greeting, and meeting friends from around the world ...over an all-day breakfast in Northern Indiana. More information.
Hall of Heroes Comic Con
May 31 - June 1, 2025
Join us for the 2025 Hall of Heroes Comic Con happening May 31 - June 1, 2025, at the Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart, Indiana. More information.
Elkhart ArtWalk Wednesday
June 25, July 30, August 27, September 24, 2025
Hands-on arts activities, live music, food, and fun are all in works in downtown Elkhart for the return of Elkhart ArtWalk. Festivities will be from 5 to 8 p.m. and be sure to mark your calendars this summer as Elkhart ArtWalk is a monthly event June - September. More information.
Elkhart Jazz Festival
June 19 - 22, 2025
It’s been Elkhart’s signature event since 1988. Over four days, join in a celebration of jazz and the city’s history as the Band Instrument Capital of the World. More than 100 performers will take the stage at a variety of downtown venues. Ticket prices vary. More information.
Middlebury Summer Festival
June, annually. June 27 - 28, 2025
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. More information.
Elkhart County 4-H Fair
Third full week in July, annually. July 18 - 26, 2025
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 Fair brings together so many fantastic things that it can be a bit overwhelming. But you have nine days and our list of top things to do on the fairgrounds.
Elkhart Grand Prix
August 1 - 2, 2025
Return to the streets of Elkhart, IN for a weekend of fun that you will never forget! Kart racing, free concerts, corn hole tournament, kid events, fireworks, and SO MUCH MORE!
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Taste of the Gardens
August, annually. August 24, 2025 11am - 6pm
Enjoy a gorgeous summer day at Michiana’s most beautiful outdoor location while perusing fine art, listening to live music and enjoying a sampling of the area’s tastiest food and drinks.
Wellfield comes alive with art, music, food and FUN at this popular festival, attracting guests from around the region. You’ll love what’s in store!
Delicious bites await you! More information.
Middlebury Fall Festival
September, annually. September 5 - 6, 2025
Don’t miss our annual Middlebury Fall Festival! Join us as we kick off Fall 2025 in the heart of downtown Middlebury. Admission is free. More Information.
Nappanee Apple Festival
September, annually
The 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 Nappanee Apple 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 2013 & 2016! Known for our family-friendly atmosphere, fun activities and a lot of shopping, you can be sure to have a good time no matter what your age. With the festival attracting an average of more than 80,000 people annually, it has become one of the largest festivals in the State of Indiana! So come join us for some games, shopping, entertainment, rides and delicious apple pie!
Wellfield Holiday Lights
November - December, annually
Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights. Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Elkhart is transformed into a wintry paradise of glowing garden spaces.
Shipshewana Lights of Joy
November - December, annually
Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy, November - December, annually features more than 2 million LED Christmas lights displayed in a mile-long symphony of various light scenes