The Tribune's Festival Guide offers you a variety of events, festivals and county fairs. With all these events to attend, you will never be bored this summer. A guide featuring summer outdoor concerts will be published on June 2.
MAY
• Classic Car Cruise-Ins
4:30 to 8 p.m. every Thursday, May-September │Free;
Das Dutchman Essenhaus, 240 U.S. 20, Middlebury; essenhaus.com/cruise-in.
• Taste of Nappanee
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 │ Free;
Food vendors, over 60 local artisans, live music by Big Daddy Dupree. The Barns of Nappanee, 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee; visitnappanee.com/nappanee-events.
• Niles Renaissance Faire
May 18-19│ $7-$5, children under 5 free;
Vendors, music, children’s scavenger hunt and more. Plym Park, 401 Marmont St., Niles; nilesrenaissancefaire.com.
• St. Mary of the Lake Family Festival
May 23-27 │Free;
Carnival rides, food, vendors and more. St. Mary of the Lake, 718 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo; stmarynewbuffalo.org.
• Wawasee Fine Arts Festival at Oakwood
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 25 │Free;
Artists, activities for children, food and drink vendors. Oakwood Resort, 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse; chautauquawawasee.org.
• Brick Fest Live
May 25-26 │ $40-$20;
Family event, hands-on attractions, activities, life-size models made with LEGO bricks. Century Center, 120 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South Bend; centurycenter.org/mec-events/brick-fest-live-south-bend-indiana/.
• Michigan City Food Truck Festival
May 25-26 │ Free;
Gourmet food trucks, live music, beverages, outdoor games, and more. Fedders Alley, 150 to 200 LakeShore Drive, Michigan City; michigancityfoodtruckfestival.com.
• Art & Wine Festival
May 25-26 │Free;
Art exhibits, live music, wine specials, food trucks, family friendly. Lemon Creek Winery, 533 E. Lemon Creek Road, Berrien Springs; lemoncreekwinery.com/festivals.
• Music in the Gardens
5 to 9 p.m. May 31 │ $10;
Grace Scott Band will perform in Historic Oliver Gardens. The Landing will provide food and drink favorites for purchase. No carry-in allowed. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Sponsored by B100. The History Museum, 897 W. Thomas St., South Bend. To purchase tickets and VIP tables: historymuseumSB.org or at the door.
JUNE
• JA Wine & Beer Festival 2024
1 to 4 p.m. June 1 │ $90-$10;
Unlimited tastings of over 75 premier wine, beer and spirit selections, live music from P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend. Junior Achievement, Four Winds Field, 501 W. South St., South Bend; event.ontaptickets.com/events/ja-wine-beer-festival-2024-6-1-2024.
• Reegan Memorial Car Show
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1 │ Free;
Open to cars, trucks, motorcycles or Rat Rods, registration from 10 a.m. to noon, $10 car entry fee or new unopened toy to be donated to Riley Children’s Hospital. Awards in multiple categories. Proceeds benefit Riley’s or Miller’s Vets. Food and vendors. Southgate Crossing, 27751 County Road 26, Elkhart; southgatecrossing.info/event-calendar.
• Lake Bluff Artisan Fair
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 1, July 20, Aug. 17 and 31 │ Free;
Eclectic craft fair with over 50 local vendors. Lake Bluff Park, 520-598 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph; stjoetoday.com/artisanfair.
• Summer Art Market on the Green
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 1, July 20, Aug. 17 and 31 │Free;
Each market features 10 regional artists. Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph; krasl.org/events/art-market.
• Camp Harmony — A Barbershop Show
3 p.m. June 1 │$25-Free;
Inspired by songs that could be sung around the campfire. Featuring the Valleyaires chorus, local quartets and “Girl Talk.” Afterglow follows with opportunity to meet the quartets and hear more music, $15. IUSB Campus Auditorium, 1825 Northside Blvd., South Bend; tickets at valleyaires.org.
• Village Art Fair
June 1-2 │ Free;
Artwork from 70 juried vendors, live music, kid’s activities, food vendors. The Village at Winona, Winona Lake; villageatwinona.com/events/village-art-fair.
• Health and Wellness Market
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2 │Free;
Vendors selling organic products and food items from local farms, clothing, jewelry, more. Marion Magnolia Farms, 57376 Twin Lakes Road, Cassopolis; marionmagnoliafarms.com.
• Antiques on the Bluff
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6 │ Free;
Premier antique show overlooking Lake Michigan. Rain or shine. Lake Bluff Park, 520-598 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph; stjoetoday.com/antiques.
• Shortcakes on the Blacktop
11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 6 │Fee charged;
Homemade shortcake, strawberries, ice cream, whipped topping. Top 9 allergies can be accommodated on request. Delivery available on orders of 5 or more in downtown or University of Notre Dame campus. Call 574-707-5130 to arrange; The Cathedral of Saint James, 117 N. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend.
• Then & Now: A Downtown South Bend Architectural Walking Tour
6 to 7:30 p.m. June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4 │$10 (cash only) with reservation;
Tours in June, August, and October begin at the American Trust Company clock, corner of Washington and Michigan Streets. Tours in July and September begin at Ambassadors for Christ Church, 302 W. Washington St. Reservations: 574-282-1110.
• DTSB First Fridays
5 to 9 p.m. June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 │ Free;
Different theme each month, live music, dining and retail specials, art receptions, kid-friendly activities, and more. Downtown South Bend, State Theatre, Gridiron and Howard Park, 574-282-1110; downtownsouthbend.com.
• Marcellus First Fridays
5 to 8 p.m. June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4 │ Free;
Enjoy music, food vendors, beer and family fun. Main Street in downtown Marcellus, Mich. https://bit.ly/MarcellusDDA.
• Rhapsody Arts & Music Festival
June 7-8 │Free;
Arts and craft vendors, children’s entertainment, food and music. Island Park, North Main and Sycamore Streets, Elkhart; elkhartindiana.org/rhapsody.
• Fulton County Historical Power Show
June 7-8 │ $3-Free;
Antique tractors, vendors, crafts, food, Toy Show, more. Free parking. No pets. Fulton County Historical Society grounds, 37 East 375 North, Rochester; fultoncountyhistory.org.
• Potato Creek Lions Strawberry Festival
June 7-8 │Free;
Arts, crafts, food, live music, train rides, strawberry shortcake, more. Indiana 23 and Indiana 4, downtown North Liberty; Facebook.com/PotatoCreekFestival.
• Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival
June 7-9 │ $5 daily, children 6 and younger free with paid adult;
Professional sand sculpting competition and exhibition, live music, bars, food, crafts, Kid’s Sand Zone. Washington Park Beach, 6 On the Lake, Michigan City; michigancitylaporte.com/events-directory.
• Eat and Drink at the Zoo
5 to 8 p.m. June 8 │ $90;
Unlimited food, wine, beer samples, music, entertainment, animal encounters, train and carousel rides. 21 and older event. Valid ID needed to enter event. Potawatomi Zoo, 500 S. Greenlawn Ave., South Bend; tickets at: potawatomizoo.org/annual-events/.
• Makers Trail Festival
1 to 7 p.m. June 8 │ $10 advance; $20 gate; 12 and under free;
Craft beer, wine, cider, spirit makers, music, food trucks. Free parking close to beach with shuttles, rain or shine, no pets, no smoking. Weko Beach, 5239 Lake Street, Bridgman; makerstrail.org.
• South Bend Farmers Market Events
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 8, July 13, Aug 10 — Young Entrepreneurs Program.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 20 — 100th Anniversary Celebration, music, games, food, cake, more.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24 — Annual car show.
South Bend Farmers Market, 1105 Northside Blvd., South Bend.
• Three Oaks Flag Day Weekend
June 8-9 │Free;
Market, music, 5K run/walk, pet parade, Quilts of Valor presentation, and fireworks. Parade at 3 p.m. June 9. Downtown Three Oaks; threeoaksflagday.com.
• Rebel Art Fest 2024
Noon to 8 p.m. June 9 │ Free;
Festival showcases local makers, artists and musicians. Potawatomi Park, 2105 E. Mishawaka Ave., South Bend; rebelartfest.com.
• Bremen Firemen’s Festival
June 11-15 │Free admission;
Parade, carnival rides, vendors, food, fireworks, 5K run/walk, more. Sunnyside Park, 400 E. Maple St., Bremen; bremenfire.org/events.
• Nappanee Friday Fests
5 to 9 p.m. June 14, July 12, Aug. 9 │ Free;
Artisans, entertainment, food, crafts, shopping. Rain dates are following Fridays. Downtown Nappanee, 201 W. Market St.; visitnappanee.com/nappanee-events.
• Mint Festival
June 14-16 │ Free;
Celebrate mint, family activities, bands, car show, carnival, food/craft vendors, 5K, pet parade. Lane Street and North Judson Park, North Judson.
• South Bend Pride Festival
1 to 7 p.m. June 15 │ Free;
Vendors, fun activities, live entertainment. Potawatomi Park, 500 S. Greenlawn Ave., South Bend.
• Leeper Park Art Fair
June 15-16 │Free;
Over 88 artists from across the U.S., food, music, free parking and shuttle service from Century Center. Paved pathways. Leeper Park, 907 Riverside Drive, South Bend; leeperparkartfair.org, Facebook.com/leeperparkartfair, Instagram.com/leeperpark.artfair.
• Father’s Day Festival
Noon to 7 p.m. June 16 │Cover charge;
Lemon Creek Winery, 533 E. Lemon Creek Road, Berrien Springs; lemoncreekwinery.com.
• Sturgis Fest
June 18-22 │Free;
Week-long adventure with daily themes, fireworks on Saturday. This year’s over-all theme is “Disney Days”; sturgisfestmi.com.
• Middlebury Summer Festival
June 21-22 │Free;
Live bluegrass and gospel music, food, crafts, children’s activities, parade, more. Memorial Park, 105 N. Main St., Middlebury; middleburyinchamber.com/festivals-events.
• Foam Fest
Noon to 3 p.m. June 22 │ $5;
Day full of foam-tastic fun and games! Ironworks Plaza, 235 Ironworks Ave., Mishawaka; Mishawaka.in.gov/parksandrecreation.
• Summer Fest
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22 │ Free;
Arts and crafts, antiques, food trucks, activities, more. Southgate Crossing, 27751 County Road 26, Elkhart; southgatecrossing.info/event-calendar.
• Dowagiac Home & Garden Tour
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22 │ Fee charged;
The tour showcases architectural diversity and unique character of Dowagiac; dowagiacchamber.com/events/upcoming-events/dowagiac-home-garden-tour.
• Juneteenth Celebration
Noon to 5 p.m. June 22 │ Free;
2024 South Bend Chapter Indiana Black Expo Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Musical, spoken word, dance entertainment, food vendors, family-friendly event. LaSalle Park, 3419 W. Washington St., South Bend.
• 80th Anniversary of D-Day
June 22-23 │Free (fees for aircraft rides);
Take a ride in a WWII C-47 or various helicopters, airplane train, climbing wall, hands-on military museum, more at Southwest Michigan Regional Airport, 1123 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday watch WWII beach landing reenactments at Tiscornia Beach, 275 Upton Drive, St. Joseph. Reserve a ride on the C-47 at yankeeairmuseum.org/fly. Lest We Forget, Inc.; Lestweforgetusa.org, swmichigan.org/member/lest-we-forget.
• British Car Show
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 23 │Free;
Entrants may register at the show or online; entry fee is $25 per vehicle and $30 day of show; vehicles may arrive after 8:30 a.m., judging from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; food sales; bring a canned food item for donation to Food Bank of Northern Indiana. Michiana Brits, Saint Mary’s College, South Bend; michianabrits.com/events.
• Arts in Bloom Garden Walk
9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 27 │$20 pre-sale, $25 at door;
Meander through meticulously tended gardens and discover works of art among the greenery. Begin at Raclin Murphy Museum on the Notre Dame campus, sponsored by The Art League, proceeds benefit the South Bend Museum of Art’s efforts to provide arts education and outreach programming across Michiana; southbendart.org/events/arts-in-bloom-garden-walk/.
JULY
• Berrien Springs Pickle Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4 │ Free;
Vendors, pickle fling, Big Wheel races, games, contests, Pickled Piper Tasting Room and dunk tank. History Center at Courthouse Square, 313 N. Cass St., Berrien Springs; berrienhistory.org/programs/.
• Family Fun Day & Fireworks Show
2 p.m. CDT July 6 │ Free;
Parade at 1 p.m., CDT family fun, food, music, beer garden, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Wythogan Park, 101 W. Washington St., Knox.
• Bristol Homecoming Festival
July 11–13 │ Free;
Family-fun events, entertainment, rides, food, more. No pets. No alcohol. Congdon Park, 200 N. Division St., Bristol.
• Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13 │ $16 pre-sale, $20 at gate, $10 members, children ages 7 and younger, free;
Premier celebration of automotive design, unique and rare vehicles, family friendly. Studebaker National Museum, 897 Thomas St., South Bend; tickets in advance, concoursatcopshaholm.org.
• Ruthmere Ceramic Showcase
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 13 │ Free;
Shop local artists. Enjoy a free cup of coffee and music from 10 a.m. to noon. Ruthmere, 302 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart; Ruthmere.org.
• Underground Railroad Days 2024
July 13-14 │Free;
Guided tours of Kentucky Raid sites, Civil War soldiers camp, Underground Railroad sites open houses, music in the park, displays and presentations in Vandalia Village Youth Center, food, arts and crafts, community tent church service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Underground Railroad Society of Cass County and Village of Vandalia, Milo Barnes Park, Highway M60, Vandalia; urscc.org.
• Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff
July 13-14 │Admission charge;
172 artists, advance ticket purchase encouraged. Lake Bluff Park, 520-598 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph; krasl.org/art-fair/event-information.
• Mike Yore Memorial Car Show
4 to 8 p.m. July 19 │ Free;
“Cruise” along the bluff and enjoy classic hits as you take in over 150 eye-catching vehicles. Lake Boulevard in St. Joseph.
• Dowagiac Summer Festival and BBQ Competition
July 19-20 │Free;
Family-friendly event, music, dance, kid’s interactive entertainment, games, rides, food trucks, artisans, vendors. Downtown Dowagiac, Michigan; dowagiacchamber.com.
• Saugatuck Venetian Festival
July 26-27 │Free;
1980s cover band Starfarm, dinghy poker run, lighted boat parade, fireworks. Theme: Country Venetian. Pre-order admission and drink tickets at saugatuckvenetianfest.com.
• Bass Lake Festival
July 26-28 │ Free;
Car show, craft marketplace, water volleyball, cardboard boat race, 5K run/3K walk, parade, goat drop, kid’s zone, sailboat race, fireworks; food, beer tent; Bass Lake, Knox; basslakefest.com.
• New Carlisle Hometown Days
July 26-28 │ Free;
Family-friendly fun, Friday night fireworks. Memorial Park, in the center of New Carlisle; schedule of events at hometowndays.net.
• Goshen’s Splash-Tastic Weekend
July 26-28 │ $10 per participant per session;
Friday: Session 1 for preschool/special needs: 2 to 4 p.m.; Session 2: 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday: Session 3: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Session 4: 2 to 4 p.m.; Session 5: 5 to 7 p.m.
Sunday: Session 6: noon to 2 p.m.; Session 7: 3 to 5 p.m.
Abshire Park, 1302 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen. No on-site registrations. Pre-registration required at Parks and Recreation Office, 524 E. Jackson St., Goshen or online at https://secure.rec1.com/IN/goshen-parks-and-recreation-in/.
• SerbFest
4 p.m. to midnight July 27 │Free;
Food, music, dancing, cold drinks, bouncy house; monetary donation to be collected to support Hope Ministries. Saints Peter and Paul Serbian Orthodox Church, 59250 Keria Trail, South Bend.
• Splish, Splash, Mish!
Noon to 4 p.m. July 27 │ $10;
Merrifield Park will become a water park with inflatables, sprinklers, more. Registration is day-of, cash only, exact change. Merrifield Park, 1000 E. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka.
• Westside BBQ and Craft Fest
Noon to 4 p.m. July 28 │Free;
Chef stations with BBQ-themed foods for sale, live music, local artisans, crafters and vendors. The Unity Gardens, 3701 Prast Blvd., South Bend, 574-222-2266; theunitygardens.org.
• Xinsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix
July 30–Aug. 4 │ $120-$25;
Action-packed weekend boasts a boat parade, block party, live entertainment, family activities, food, drinks, meet the racers and power-boat racing. Washington Park, Michigan City; greatlakesgrandprix.com.
AUGUST
• The Barns Summer Market
Aug. 2-3 │ Free;
Local and regional vendors, artisans, food trucks, engagement projects, more. The Barns at Nappanee, 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee; thebarnsatnappanee.com/artisanmarkets.
• Chalk the Block
Aug. 2-4 │ Free;
Artists take over Broad Street, watch as artists prepare their squares. Attendees vote for favorite chalk masterpiece. Broad Street, St. Joseph; stjoetoday.com.
• Shipshewana Antique & Vintage Market
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 3 │ $5 parking;
50+ vendors, food, vendors, prizes; Farmstead Event Pavilion, 368 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana; shipshewanatradingplace.com.
• Chesterton Art Fair
Aug. 3-4 │ Admission charge;
90-plus artists, live music, family activities, food vendors, free parking. Dogwood Park, 1504 S. 23rd St., Chesterton; chestertonart.org/chesterton-art-fair.
• Chill with a Cop at National Night Out
5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 6 │Free;
Evening of free frozen treats, games, inflatables, music, Safety Pup, more with Mishawaka Police Department. Merrifield Park, 1000 E. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka.
• Osceola Music Festival
Aug. 9-11 │Free;
Bluegrass, rock, country music, food, vendors, kid’s activities, frog jumping competition, pancake breakfast, more. Fern Hunsberger Park, 202 N. Lamport, Osceola; osceolamusicfestival.com.
• Slide the Hill
Aug. 9-12 │ $10 admission, $8 tubes;
Slip-n-slide down the hills on a giant foam and water slip-n-slide. Bring your own tube. Pre-register online at https://mishawaka.recdesk.com/Community/Home. George Wilson Park, 2605 Clover Road, Mishawaka.
Friday: Session 1 for preschool/special needs: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Session 2: 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday: Session 3: 1 to 4 p.m.; Session 4: 5 to 8 p.m.
Sunday: Session 5: 1 to 4 p.m.
Monday: Session 6: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• EnviroFest
3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 10 │$5 per family;
Food vendors, booths, silent auction, live music, kid’s area and entertainment, beer and wine garden, more. Tickets at gate, cash only. Island Park, North Main and East Sycamore Streets, Elkhart; elkhartenvirofest.com.
• Art Beat
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 10 │Free;
Day-long celebration of local artists with a variety of performing, visual, and culinary artists. Jefferson Street Bridge, Howard Park and East Bank, South Bend; downtownsouthbend.com/art-beat.
• Lubeznik Arts Festival
Aug. 17-18 │Free;
Artists, food vendors, indoor exhibitions, family activities, live mural competition. Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. Second St., Michigan City, 219-874-4900; LubeznikCenter.org.
• Yellowstone Trail Fest
Aug. 17-18 │ Free;
This year’s theme, “Mischief and Magic on the Yellowstone Trail,” includes magic show, games, food trucks, vendors, car show, fireworks, more. Starke County Fairgrounds, 400 S. Division St., Hamlet; yellowstonetrailfest.com.
• Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival
Aug. 22-Sept. 1 │ Admission charge;
“As You Like It” will be performed. Tues.-Fri. 7 p.m.; Saturdays 2 and 7 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m. DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, University of Notre Dame; Shakespeare.nd.edu/companies/notre-dame-shakespeare-festival for tickets.
• Canal Days
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 │ Free;
Family-friendly activities, craft and art booths, food vendors, kid’s activities, cardboard boat race. Village at Winona, Ind.; villageatwinona.com/events/canal-days.
• Michiana Renaissance Festival
Aug. 24-25 │ $15-Free;
Fun and educational activities for the whole family, rain or shine. St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, 5117 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend; michianarenfest.com.
• Blueberry Festival
Aug. 29–Sept. 2 │Free;
Crafts, vendors, food, carnival rides, sport tournaments, garden tractor pull, car show, live music and entertainment, more; no pets allowed. Centennial Park, 1660 N. Michigan St., Plymouth; blueberryfestival.org.
• Michigan City Oktoberfest
Aug. 30-Sept. 2 │ Free;
Multiple live music stages, food vendors, arts, crafts, merchandise vendors. Washington Park, Michigan City; emichigancity.com.
SEPTEMBER
• LaPorte County Draft Horse Association 2024 Show
Sept. 5-7 │Free;
Hitch teams from across the country, farm team, youth events, halter shows; bleacher seating or bring a chair, concessions or bring your own. LaPorte County Fairgrounds, 2581 Indiana 2, LaPorte; full list events at laportecodrafthorse.org.
• Middlebury Fall Festival 2024
Sept. 6-7 │Free;
Homegrown vegetables and fruits, woodcarvers in action, pottery and Amish art, music, drive-in movie, fireworks, more. Bring lawn chairs. Downtown Middlebury parks.
• Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival
Sept. 6-8 │Free; some events charge a fee;
Tastings and tours, 5K grape stomping, kayak race, contests, entertainment, carnival rides, fireworks, parade. Downtown Paw Paw, Michigan; wineandharvestfestival.com.
• Niles Scream Park
8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Sept. 6-28; 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 4-26; 7 to 10 p.m. Sundays Oct. 6-27; Black Out 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 1-2 │ $50-$10;
Forty-four acres of blood-curdling fear and fun. Purchase tickets online (price is more at gate). Niles Scream Park, 855 Mayflower Road, Niles, 269-687-FEAR; haunted.org.
• Fusion Fest
Sept. 14-15│ Free;
Bringing together rich cultures from around the world that make up our region, food vendors, music, demonstrations and artisans, Howard Park, 219 S. St. Louis Blvd., South Bend; sbfusionfest.com.
• Nappanee Apple Festival
Sept. 19-22 │Free;
Seven-foot baked apple pie, vendors, crafts, games, food, music, rides, contests, more. Downtown Nappanee; nappaneeapplefestival.org.
• Applelicious Market
Sept. 19-22 │ Free;
Artisans, food trucks, kids’ activities, entertainment, live music. The Barns at Nappanee, 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee; thebarnsatnappanee.com/artisanmarkets.
• Falloween Fest & Carnival
Sept. 20-22 │ Free; some events charge a fee;
Food, games, special events and activities, live music, carnival rides, proceeds benefit JGHS scholarship fund. John Glenn High School, 201 John Glenn Drive, Walkerton; www.falloweenfest.com.
• 2024 Fall Fest
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21 │Free;
Family-friendly, critter barn, balloon twisters, story time on the bluff, more. Lake Bluff Park, 520-598 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph; stjoetoday.com/eventdetails/2024-fall-fest.
• Oktoberfest
5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 21 │ $20-$5;
Craft brews, live music, German-inspired menu. Wear your lederhosen. The Beer Garden at the Public House, Round Barn Winery and Estate, 9151 First St., Baroda, 269-326-7059; roundbarn.com/events.
• Sunflower Fair
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CDT) Sept. 21 │Free;
Crafts, vendors, entertainment, food, kid’s activities, more. Michigan Avenue, downtown LaPorte; sunflowerfair.com.
• Trail of Courage Living History Festival
Sept. 21-22 │ $10-Free;
Historic encampments; Chippeway Village; food; crafts; period music and dance; skits, more, no pets. Fulton County Historical Society grounds, 37 East 375 North, Rochester, 574-223-4436; fultoncountyhistory.org.
• Four Flags Area Apple Festival
Sept. 26-29 │Free, $5 parking donation;
Parade, vendors, crafts, food, free nightly entertainment, rides, games and everything apple; purchase wristbands online. 1740 Lake St., Niles; fourflagsapplefestival.org.
• Wanatah Scarecrow Festival
Sept. 27-29 │ Free;
Arts and crafts, food, parade, scarecrow sculpting, fun runs, music, variety of entertainment, more. North Main Street and East High Street, Wanatah; scarecrowfest.org.
• Near Northwest Neighborhood Arts Café
Noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 29 │Free;
Arts Café, hay rides, two outdoor stages, more. Rain or shine. Corner of California and Sherman to Portage, South Bend; nearnorthwest.org.
OCTOBER
• Country Fest
2 to 9 p.m. Oct. 5 │ Admission fee;
Join Parks Department and B100 for evening filled with all things country. Food trucks, kids’ zone and more. Ironworks Plaza, 235 Ironworks Ave., Mishawaka; Mishawaka.in.gov/parksandrecreation.
• Fall Fest
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 │ Free;
Arts and crafts, antiques, food trucks, activities, more. Southgate Crossing, 27751 County Road 26, Elkhart; southgatecrossing.info/event-calendar.
• Michiana Festival of Beers
2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 5 │ Admission fee;
Commemorative 5 oz. sample mug, unlimited samples, live music by Tongue Tied, must be 21 or older. St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, 5117 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend; festivalofbeers.us.
• Under the Harvest Moon Festival
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12 │ Free;
Vintage farm tractors, music, food, antiques and collectibles, vendors, kid’s activities, fall produce. Downtown Dowagiac; dowagiacchamber.com.
• Antiques & Collectibles Show and Sale
Oct. 24-26 │$10-$4;
Appraisals Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: $5 first item, $2 each additional item. Fulton County Historical Society grounds, 37 East 375 North, Rochester; fultoncountyhistory.org.
NOVEMBER
• Flannel Formal
7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 2 │ $10;
Dress in your best flannel attire for axe-throwing, live music, drinks, lumberjack and jane costume contest, 21 or older, IDs checked at door. Ball Band Biergarten, 230 Ironworks Ave., Mishawaka; Mishawaka.in.gov/parksandrecreation.
• Shipshewana Lights of Joy
Nov. 15 to Dec. 31 │ $20/vehicle;
Drive-thru light experience featuring more than 2 million LED lights, 1.5 miles. Open various dates in Nov. and Dec. Shipshewana Flea Market Grounds, enter from Indiana 5, 345 Van Buren St., Shipshewana; shipshewanalightsofjoy.com.
• Goshen’s Nights of Lights
Nov. 23 to Jan. 1, 2025 │ Free;
Christmas light show from 5 to 10 p.m. nightly. Shanklin Park, 411 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen.
DECEMBER
• Winterfest Celebration
5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 │ Free (charge for some activities);
Lighted parade, tree lighting, axe-throwing, ice skating, ice carving, visit with Santa, more. Ironworks Plaza, 235 Ironworks Ave., Mishawaka; mishawaka.in.gov/parksandrecreation.
County Fairs
• Starke County 4-H Fair
June 22-29; Starke County 4-H Fairgrounds, 400 Division St., Hamlet.
• St. Joseph County Fair
June 28 – July 6; St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, 5117 S. Ironwood Road, South Bend; 4hfair.com.
• LaPorte County Fair
July 6-13; LaPorte County Fairgrounds, 2581 Indiana 2, LaPorte; lpfair.com.
• Kosciusko County Fair
July 7-12; Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw; www.kcfair.com.
• Marshall County 4-H Fair
July 13-19; Marshall County 4-H Fairgrounds, 211 W. Walnut St., Argos.
• Elkhart County 4-H Fair
July 19-27; Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, 17746 County Road 34, Goshen; 4hfair.org.
• Cass County Fair
July 28-Aug.3; Cass County Fairgrounds, 590 N. O’Keefe, Cassopolis; mycasscountyfair.com.
• Berrien County Youth Fair
Aug. 12-17; Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, 9122 Michigan 139, Berrien Springs; bcyf.us.
• St. Joseph County Grange Fair Sept. 15-21; St. Joseph County Grange Fairground, 316 E. Charlotte St., Centreville; sjcgfair.com.
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: 2024 Festivals across the South Bend area
