What’s Happening at the Lakes in September

Elkhart County

September 8-9, 2023

Middlebury Fall Festival, Middlebury Old favorites remain the same, homegrown vegetables, fruits, pumpkins, ornamental gourds, colorful fall mums, local woodcarvers in action, pottery, and Amish art. At dusk, a drive-in movie and Friday night fireworks on the Essenhaus Inn grounds. All downtown shops will be open for extended hours during the festival. https://middleburyinchamber.com/event/ middlebury-fall-festival-2023

September 14-17, 2023

Nappanee Apple Festival, Nappanee Home to Indiana’s largest 7 foot baked apple pie! Family-friendly atmosphere, fun activities and shopping. Carnival rides & games, 2 stages of entertainment, food booths, contests, and delicious apple pie, cider, donuts, and more! Parade on Saturday at 10 a.m. https://www. nappaneeapplefestival.org

September 16, 2023

Honeyville Amish Quilt Auction, Millersburg

If you love quilts, you won’t want to miss this! Preview the quilts on Friday evening. https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100066806751943

September 16, 2023 https://www.facebook.com/ events/209896118466557

Island of Blues Island Park, Elkhart Elkhart Parks & Recreation brings back the long-awaited Island of Blues featuring the Qsonics rocking the blues. The event will feature live music, delicious BBQ, dessert vendors and more!

September 22-23, 2023

Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale, Goshen Food booths, quilts, online silent auction items and find other items available for purchase. There will be children’s activities and live music on the park stage. http://www.mennonitesale.org/schedule

September 23, 2023

Bristol Corndog Festival, Bristol

Back by popular demand, the Corndog Festival returns to Bristol, Indiana - the corndog capital of the world! Events include games/contests, live music, honoring of local organizations and of course CORNDOGS!

Please join us for the 2nd Annual Corndog Festival sponsored by the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation to benefit The Hub: Hearts United for Bristol (formerly The Bristol Food Pantry). https://www.facebook.com/ events/1890287934678554

September 30, 2023

Market Under the Lights, Middlebury

This dreamy evening event will feature live music, a large variety of foods and 35 market vendors. Tickets are required for access to all 35 outdoor vendors as well as discounts. https://www.facebook.com/ events/665203491762438

Kosciusko County

September 9, 2023 https://www.lakecityskiers.org/events/event/ all-star-show

Lake City Skiers All Star Show, Hidden Lake, Warsaw All Star Show 5pm at Hidden Lake in Warsaw Admission $15 per person or $20 per carload.

September 16, 2023

The Antique Outboard Motor Club Fall Meet, North Webster https://www.aomci.org/event/fall-lakewebster-meet-2

Hundreds of antique outboard motor restorers, historians, collectors and enthusiasts from across the Midwest and Canada will gather in the park for a day of activities. Events start at 10am and include an exhibition of recent restoration projects, swapping of parts and literature as well as running the antique motors on the lake. The public is encouraged to attend. No admission charge.

September 15, 2023

Food Truck Friday, Milford https://www.facebook.com/even ts/595271199239112/605168978249334

Downtown Milford from 5-8pm featuring live music, awesome food truck dinners and free activities for the whole family.

September 16, 2023

Family Safety Day, Warsaw

This free, fun event educates families on issues relating to health and safety by offering hands-on activities and demonstrations from 11am-3pm at Central Park. Join the Lilly Center and learn about how to stay safe on your lake with eco tours of Center Lake every 15 minutes. FREE! https://lakes.grace.edu/events/family-safetyday

September 17, 2023

Boondocks Food Truck Festival, Syracuse https://www.facebook.com/ events/1233222330722664

A day of food, drinks, live music, family fun with games including cornhole, horseshoes, volleyball and more. Local food trucks will display all the yummy goodness they have offer.

September 23, 2023 https://onewarsaw.org

Celebrating Us, Warsaw Annual celebration of the diversity of organizations, ethnicities, cultures and all that make our community special in Kosciusko County.

LaGrange County

September 2, 2023

Wolcottville Mill Fest, Wolcottville

Kid’s Dash/run, 5K, breakfast, dance party, baseball & softball tournaments, car show, K9 demo, parade, food trucks, bingo and fireworks are all part of the fun. https://www.facebook.com/search/ top?q=town%20of%20wolcottville

September 7-9, 2023

Shipshewana Down Home Music Fest, Shipshewana https://shipshewanamusicfest.com

Welcome to Shipshewana’s very own Down Home Music Fest where a wonderful group of performers will bring you 3 lively afternoons of great music in the styles of Bluegrass, Country and Gospel. The festival will include bounce houses, face painters, barrel train rides and more to keep the kids entertained. All kids’ activities are included in the ticket price.

September 8, 2023

Family Fun Night at Raber Patios with Full Measure, Shipshewana

Live music by Full Measure. Food will be available at Mom’s Ice Cream and Kings BBQ. https://www.facebook.com/ events/222702753972841

September 15-16, 2023

Indian Summer Days, Howe Farmer’s Market, bounce house, kid’s games, face painting, magic show, ice-cream eating contest, parade and entertainment. http://howecommunityassociation.weebly. com/activities-happening-now.html

September 16, 2023

The Farm Place Fundraiser & Auction, Shipshewana https://www.farmplace.org

Help The Farm Place finish the Animal Companionship Center by attending the haystack dinner which includes pie and hot & cold drinks. There will be both silent and live auctions.

September 16, 2023

2023 Eggfest: BBQ Samples & Equipment Discounts, Shipshewana https://www.smokehousegrillsandsupply. com/events

A fun, family-friendly event for anyone who enjoys cooking outdoors or eating grilled food. Taste an array of amazing foods, learn recipes & techniques that will elevate your cooking skills and bring the kids for a balloon artist on site.

September 19, 2023

Patchwork Trails Nature Walk, Howe

This guided walking program is a partnership between LaGrange County Public Library & LaGrange County Parks Dept. Each walking location is chosen for low-impact, easy trails with walks lasting approximately one hour. No fee or registration. https://www.facebook.com/ events/951959329335997

September 23-24, 2023

Michiana Pottery Tour Stop, Shipshewana https://michianapotterytour.com

The tour includes more than 30 artists at multiple locations across northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan. The tour expands this year to Shipshewana as Riverwood Pottery welcomes five artists to the studio.

September 30, 2023

Pigeon River Festival, Mongo https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100091773527172

It’s back after 10 years in the Mongo Community Park! Food trucks, free kid’s activities, live music, cornhole tournaments, duck races, local vendors, brews and fireworks after sundown.

Noble County

August 31-September 3, 2023

Kendallville Tristate Bluegrass Festival, Kendallville https://www.bluegrassusa.net/nibga-festival/ labor

Featuring a dozen bands over four days and the mid west’s best Parkin’ Lot Pickin’ festival.

September 1-4, 2023 https://www.facebook.com/ LigonierMarshmallowFestival

Ligonier Marshmallow Festival, Ligonier Car show, live entertainment, tractor pull, midway rides, marshmallow games, superheroes meet & greet, parade and fireworks at dusk.

September 9-10, 2023

Stone’s Trace Pioneer 50th Anniversary Festival, Ligonier https://www.stonestrace.com

This festival features pre 1870 pioneer craft vendors with demonstrations, food, period music, kid’s activities and a Civil War encampment with Grant, Lee & other generals.

September 13, 2023

Better Cities Film Festival, Kendallville https://www.facebook.com/ events/1168486117681863

Better Cities Film Festival collects, curates and presents the very best films on making better cities, towns, and neighborhoods. At this special film screening, you’ll find interesting and unique concepts, as well as creative inspiration for the future of YOUR community.

September 15, 2023

Outdoor Concert Series Feat. Hubie Ashcraft Band, LaOtto https://www.facebook.com/ events/601349845468768

The band will be performing and our wood-fired oven will be preparing delicious food, so come out and enjoy award-winning wines, breathtaking scenery and fantastic music!

September 16, 2023

Little Market on the Prairie, Albion https://www.facebook.com/ littlemrktontheprairie

Join us for our second outdoor market featuring makers, homemade goods, boutiques and more!

September 23, 2023

Lions, Tigers & Beer at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, Albion https://www.facebook.com/ events/428042532852686

Join the animal residents for an evening of craft beer tasting, dinner, music with Adam Strack and a silent auction. Proceeds are used to help defray the cost of animal care food, shelter, vet care and enrichment. This is a 21yrs old and over event.

St. Joseph County

September 1, 2023

Howard Park Summer Concert Series, South Bend https://www.facebook.com/ events/243171675168882

The Motown Machine will be performing at 7pm in downtown South Bend at Howard Park.

September 9-10, 2023

Fusion Fest, South Bend https://sbfusionfest.com

Two days filled with food vendors, live music, demonstrations and artisans – all featuring the best of the best from every continent of the world.

September 16, 2023

Adult Field Day at Heroes Park, Mishawaka https://www.facebook.com/ events/607686974537662

Feel like a kid again! Games, activities, food trucks, inflatables, ninja warrior course and a photobooth for only $5 per person-adults only.