August 1-4
Onion
Days
Wolf Lake – 35th annual event offers something for everyone. Silent auction,
talent show, classic car show and onion judging contest. Parade 2 p.m. Saturday
with Shilo performing 8 p.m. Fun begins 5 p.m. Wed. through Fri.; 8 a.m. to 11
p.m. Saturday. 260.635.1199.
August 1-31
Sculptures
on the Square
Historic downtown
Auburn – Free outdoor public exhibit of 20 life-sized bronze sculptures by
world renowned sculptor J. Seward Johnson depicting everyday people in everyday
situations. Downtown display will connect with rolling sculpture display at ACD
Museum. 260.281.2642; auburnartscommission.org
August 3
TGIF:
Music in the Gardens
Northern Indiana Center for History, 808 W. Washington, South Bend – Enjoy the
sounds of a great band in the beautiful Historic Oliver Gardens. Food and
drinks sold; no carry-ins. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 5-8:30 p.m. rain or
shine. $5 admission; free to NICH members.
574.235.9664;
centerforhistory.org
August 3
Spike
& the Bulldogs Sock Hop
Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market St., Wabash – Dance to music performed by LAKES Country’s favorite oldies band. 8:30-11:30 p.m. $5 general admission; $100 reserved table for 8.
260.563.1102 ; honeywellcenter.org/eventscalendar.html
August
3-4
Pierceton
Days Festival
Downtown Brower Park, Pierceton – Come join the fun when “The Antique Town”
rolls out the red carpet! Annual event mixes rides, food and craft vendors, car
show, live entertainment, parade, antiques, a pretty baby contest, free carriage
rides and more. Noon to 11 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m. to
11 p.m. Sat. 574.594.5913
August 4
Shipshewana
Antique Festival
Shipshewana – Townwide celebration of traditions and treasures of the past. Antique market, demonstrations and fun in Amish country.
260.768.7589; Shipshewana.com
August 4
Ashley-Hudson
Festival
Fun events throughout Ashley and Hudson include a parade, arts and crafts,
industrial tent, water ball, games and musical entertainment. 6 a.m. to
midnight. 260.587.9276
August
4-5
Div
II Malibu Show Ski Nationals
Hidden Lake, Warsaw –
The Lake City Skiers host this event, the first to be held in Indiana. See
members defend their title in ski competition against competing teams from
throughout the nation. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun.
574.551.6560;For information: 574.268.1012
lakecityskiers.org
August 4-5
49th
Annual Chesterton Art Fair
Hawthorne Park, Chesterton –
One-of-a-kind works by more than 120 juried artists from around the
country on display and for sale. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission
charge; free parking.
219.926.4711; chestertonart.com
August
8-19
Indiana
State Fair
State Fairgrounds, E. 38th St., and Fall Creek Parkway, Indianapolis –
Themed “The Year of Corn,” this year’s event features family fun park, midway,
food, talent contest, old-fashioned pancake breakfast and more. Kids’ Day Aug.
13. Headliners include Kenny Rogers and the Oakridge Boys and American Idols
Live Tour 2007. Gates open 6 a.m. daily; closing times vary. Admission
$8; concerts extra. Children 5 and under free. Free
parking when available. 317.927.1482; in.gov/statefair/fair
August 9-11
FunFest
by the River
Main and Market streets, downtown North Manchester – Annual cruise-in car show,
live band Friday night, food vendors, carnival rides, parade and other events
throughout the weekend. Hours vary. 260.982.7644; northmanchesterchamber.com
August
9-12
Amish
Acres Arts & Crafts Festival
Amish Acres Historic Farm and Heritage Report, Nappanee – 45th annual event,
which was selected as one of top 100 in the country. Nearly 400 artists, food
and entertainment surround Amish Acres pond. Opens 9 a.m. daily except 10 a.m.
Sun.; close times vary. Admission charge. 574.773.4188
Ext. 215; amishacres.com
August
10-12
Mihsihkinaahkwa
Powwow
Morsches Park, Columbia City – Traditional Native-American powwow with drums,
dancing, crafts, and food. Storytelling,
children’s area, and Woodland Indian village. Admission charge; hours
vary. 260.244.7843; miamipowwow.com
August 10-12
Wheels
of Yesteryear Antique Power Show
Wells County 4-H Fairgrounds, Bluffton – Pre-1840 encampment, pioneers, crafts,
antique tractor and engine show, tractor pulls, flea markets and auction.
260.565.3217
August 11
All
Night Star Spectacular
Pokagon State Park C.C.C. Shelter, Angola –
Astronomical Society of Hillsdale County and Pokagon Interpretive Services host
all-night deep sky viewing through telescopes; regular viewing of stars, star
legends and lore. 7:30 p.m. to 3 a.m., weather permitting. Admission
charge. 260.833.2012
August 15-18
FGS
Annual Conference
Grand Wayne Center, 120 W Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne – Join genealogical
societies from around the country at the Federation of Genealogical Societies
annual conference. Comprehensive program includes all the whys and how-tos in
genealogical research, writing, managing resources, Web sites, deadlines and
more. Full conference $150; single day $80; lunches $20 each. 888-FGS-1500. Register online at fgs.org
August
15-25
“Grand
Night for Singing” –
Ramada Wagon Wheel Theatre, Warsaw – Revue of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 11
musicals closes 2007 summer season. Hear familiar musical classics from
“Oklahoma!,” “South Pacific,” “Carousel,” “The King
and I,” “The Sound of Music” and more. 7 p.m. Aug. 16, 21; 2 p.m. Aug. 19, 23;
8 p.m. all other shows.
August 17-19
Osceola
Bluegrass Festival
Fern Hunsberger Park, one block north of Lincoln Way East/933 between LaPorte
and Erie Streets, Osceola – 24th annual event features food, crafts and bingo,
bluegrass music and more. Bring the entire family and plan to stay all day.
574.674.0015; ocba.us
August 18
Antique
Car Festival
Village at Winona, Winona Lake – Enjoy a nostalgic display of more than 50
pre-World War II vintage vehicles set in the historic Village. Entertainment, food and fun. 574.268.9888;
villageatwinona.com 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August 18
Cornfest
Drover Park behind fire station, Huntington – Family event features
everyone’s good-time favorite: Indiana sweet corn! Entertainment, family
activities, 38-, 50-,
75-mile bike
courses. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with 7 a.m. bike course registration.
260.356.9681
August 18
Downtown
Beach Blast
Fort Wayne – Surf’s up! Bring out the woodies and surfboards and head out for
the Summit City’s sandy beach. Live music (no, not the Beach Boys), sand
sculptures, sand castle contests, kids’ activities, food and more! It all
happens on Superior Street between Club Soda and Don Hall’s Gas House. Noon to Midnight. 260.420-3266; downtownfortwayne.com
August 18
Craft,
Garden & Herb Fest
Paradise Spring Park, Allen and Market Streets, Wabash – Annual event set
in historical park showcases garden- and herb - related items from live plants
to herbal soaps, spices, candles and handcrafted items. Free hourly seminars. 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. 260.563.8788; 260.563.8411
August 18
Rooftop
Rendezvous
Wayne Street Parking Garage, St. Joseph and Wayne Streets, South Bend –
Enjoy a summer evening with friends up on the roof. Great music by Vyagra
Falls, food and a cash bar make this one of the city’s biggest summer parties.
5:30–10 p.m. rain or shine. Admission $6; free garage
parking. 574.234.2870;
aidsministries.org
August 18
Taste
of Roanoke
Historic Downtown Main Street, Roanoke – Local eateries, churches and
clubs partner to offer specialty foods for this community event. Live jazz
music. Tickets; 5-9 p.m. 260.672.1715; discoverroanoke.org
August 18
The
Lettermen in concert at the Honeywell Center
275 W. Market St., Wabash – Enjoy the popular trio whose romantic vocals
have become legendary throughout four decades of entertaining. 7:30 p.m.
$12-$32. honeywellcenter.org/eventscalendar.html; 260.563.1102
August
18-19
Gene
Stratton-Porter Chautauqua Days Festival
Kelly Park and Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, Rome City –
Annual event honoring acclaimed author
Gene Stratton-Porter features parade with Miss Indiana, car show, vendors,
children’s tent and duck race. Historical tours of house and grounds, with
entertainment and vendors. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sun. 260.854.2412
August 18-19
Midwest
Corvette and Chevy Show
Swap and Auction, Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso – Big swap meet with
major vendors from across the country. Chevy show with 43 classes, collector
car auction, tons of food and a beer garden. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; admission
charged. 219.464.9918; valpocarshows.com
August 18-19
Lubeznik
Center Lakefront Art Festival
Washington Park lakefront in Lake Michigan Park, Michigan City – Two-day fine
art event showcases works of more than 100 artists. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat.; 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. Admission charged. lubeznikcenter.org
August 24
Meet Me on the Island
Century
Center, Island Park, 120 South St. Joseph Street, South Bend – Cocktails, live
music and you by the St. Joe River. It’s gotta
be summertime and Friday night in South Bend. 5-9 p.m. Adults: $5; SBRMA
members and ages 12 and under free. 574.235.9102; sbrma.org
August 23-25
Spencerville Covered Bridge Festival
Spencerville – Annual event honors DeKalb
County’s only covered bridge. Events include Mayberry Memories with Barney and
Gomer; 5K walk/run; entertainment; games; kiddies’ games. Supper on the bridge,
enjoyed by more than 400 last year, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thurs. and Fri.;
reservations required. Parade 9 p.m. Fri.; hog roast Saturday. 260.238.4532;
spencervillecoveredbridgefestival.com
August 24-26
Markle Wildcat Festival
Markle - Fun family weekend features good
food, crafts and vendors. Parade, car show, encampment, diaper derby and frog
jumping contest. Fun for all ages. Hours vary. Free.
260.758.2855
August 25
Run Jane Run
St. Patrick’s County Park, 50651 Laurel
Rd., South Bend – Annual benefit for YWCA of St. Joseph County. Participants of
all ages choose between 5K Trail Run for women (microchip timed) or gentle one-mile
“Walk on the Wild Side.” Nature activity stations open to all. Registration 7-8:30 a.m. at Red Barn. Entry
fee. 574.233.9491, ext. 316; sjcparks.org.
August
25
Pops! At the Cove
Coveleski Regional Stadium, 501 W. South
St., South Bend –
South Bend Symphony Orchestra performs in this community concert
that concludes with fireworks display. Reserved seats $20; box seats $22.
On-field tables for eight $550 Includes champagne, hors d’oeuvres, dinner buffet, dessert, cash bar. Gates open 6 p.m. 574.235.9988;
silverhawks.com.
August 26
Run Jane Run
Bendix Woods County Park, 32132 State
Road 2, New Carlisle – Pump up those tires for annual YWCA of St. Joseph County
benefit. 20-mile or 40-mile ride through the beautiful countryside. Register at the Van Paris Shelter. 7-9 a.m. Call for entry fees. 574.233.9491, ext. 316; sjcparks.org
August
30
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Benefit Extravaganza
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, 1600 South
Wayne St., Auburn – Second annual benefit features live auction of original
automotive art, silent auction, gourmet dinner, live music, drinks, hors
d’oeuvres and after-hours museum tour. Eight classic autos will be offered at
auction, beginning with a restored 1935 Auburn 851 Super-Charged Phaeton. 7 p.m.; limited number of tickets $125 per person. To bid by
phone, all bidders must be pre-approved and registered by August 23.
260-925-1444
August 30-September 3
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Various locations throughout Auburn –
Labor Day weekend in Auburn offers more than autos. Enjoy the ACD Festival and
more as the city throws out the welcome mat. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
260.925.3600; acdfestival.org
August 30-September 4
37th Annual Auburn Fall Collector Car Auction & Show
Kruse Auction Park, Exit 126, Auburn –
Sponsored by Kruse International, show begins 9 a.m. daily. 800.968.4444
August 31
Tenth Annual Dry, Sweet & Classic Wine Tasting
Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Museum, Auburn – A taste of the ACD Festival for wine aficionados 21
years and older. 7-9:30 p.m. 260.925.1444
August
31-September 1
Chilifest Cookoff & Musicfest
Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne – Food, fun
and music are the key words for Chilifest. Chili, salsa and
wing cook-offs plus a wide variety of other food favorites. $3 cover
charge after 5 p.m. 260.418.2170; chilifestfortwayne.com
August 31-September 2
Tristate Bluegrass Festival
Noble County fairgrounds, Kendallville –
Annual Labor Day weekend event features professional bands in more than 31
hours of high-energy, acoustic music on outdoor stage. Food vendors, 4-H
fund-raising dinner, musician-led workshops, beginners’ jam session and Kids’
Korner. Bring coverups for evening and low-back lawn chairs. $20 gets you in
for the weekend; 15 years and under free with paying parent/grandparent.
260.432.4485; bluegrassUSA.net
August 31- September 3
16th annual Ligonier Marshmallow Festival
Main St. around City Hall, Ligonier –
Four-day festival features crafts, amusement rides, car show, live
entertainment, games, food, music, orchestra and parades. 260.894-4159; themarshmallowfestival.com
August 31-September 3
Hesston Steam & Power Show
Off 1000N, LaPorte – Old-time farm
machinery, antique car show, three lines of steam trains to ride. Flea market at the museum; food available. Noon to 5 p.m.
daily; admission charged. 219.872.5055; hesstonvolunteers.com
August 31-September 3
Marshall County Blueberry Festival
Centennial Park, Plymouth – Annual event
features luscious blueberry treats, 15K run, free entertainment, hot air
balloons, crafts, parade, fireworks, classic car show and family activities.
9-9 Sat. and Sun.; weekday hours vary. Free. 888.936.5020;
blueberryfestival.org
SEPTEMBER
September
6-8
Grabill Country Fair
Grabill, Indiana – 35th annual event in
“The friendly little town” offers all you expect from a fall fair – and more. Crafters, food vendors, contests (even a baby crawl!) and fun,
family entertainment in this Amish community. 5-10
p.m. Thurs.-Fri.; 9 a.m. to 10 pm. Sat. Shuttle bus from Leo Jr/Sr High School
parking lot.
Free
admission. grabillcountryfair.com
September 6-9
Covered Bridge Festival
Downtown Roann – Family entertainment at
annual event includes antique tractor pull, parade, mud volleyball, live
entertainment and more. 5-11 p.m. Thurs.-Fri.; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
Located near intersection of State Road 16 and State Road 15 in Wabash County. Free admission. 765.833.2187.festing.com
September 8-9 Stone’s
Trace
Pioneer Festival
Stone’s Tavern Museum, Ligonier –
Continuous stage entertainment includes clogging, banjo and fiddle playing,
folk singing and more. Children’s pony rides and activities; early 1800’s
crafts; blanket traders; and demonstrations by Stone’s Trace Regulators. Pioneer foods available. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat.; 10 am. to 4 p.m. Sun. $4 admission; under
12 free. Bring a lawn chair. Three miles south of Ligonier at
U.S. Highway 33 and State Road 5. Free parking at West
Noble School with free shuttle to grounds. No pets allowed.
stonestrace.com
September
13-16
Nappanee Apple Festival
Downtown Nappanee – Plenty of apples and
fun in this popular annual event that features a 600-pound apple pie, apple
peeling and pie eating contests, apples and apple goodies, a parade,
demonstrations, crafters, laser light show and entertainment. Did we mention
apples? 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; free admission. 574.773.7812; amishcountry.org
September 14-15
Middlebury Fall Festival
Downtown Middlebury – Celebrate the
bounty of the season at this community event. Farmers market, seasonal crafts,
antiques, homemade foods and entertainment. Free admission.
amishcountry.org
September 14-16
Wings and Wheels Show
Nappanee airport, Nappanee – Old and new
cars, trucks, airplanes and motorcycles displayed. Flight
simulators, medical helicopters, military aircraft, skydiving demonstrations,
live entertainment and concessions. Free plane rides ages 8-18. Three miles east of downtown on U.S. Highway 6. 1-4 p.m. Free admission; $10 entry fee to be in show. 574-773-7812;
amishcountry.org
September 15
Antique & Classic Outboard Motors and Boat Show
Webster Lake, North Webster – Biannual
event brings together outboard motor and vintage boat enthusiasts to display
their latest restoration or unusual motor, sell or trade, run antique motors on
the lake or swap stories. Bring your old motors for evaluation. Begins 10 a.m.
260.723.4027
September
15
Fall Sailboat Regatta
Winona Lake, Village at Winona – More
than 20 catamarans race courses on beautiful Winona Lake. $30
entry fee per boat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 574.267.8738; villageatwinona.com
September
15-16
33rd annual Johnny Appleseed Festival
Johnny Appleseed/Archer Park, Fort Wayne
– Celebrate one of Indiana’s most famous pioneers at annual event that draws
thousands from throughout Midwest. Antiques and collectibles, craft booth,
period demonstrations, food, floral and produce booths. Children’s activities,
old time medicine show and more are reasons why this is one of the area’s most
popular events. No pets allowed except companion dogs. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat.;
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. Free admission. Paid
parking at adjacent Memorial Coliseum parking lot. Free parking on IPFW campus
and Concordia High School parking lot; shuttle bus 50 cents each way.
260.427.6003; johnnyappleseedfest.com
September 15-16
Albion Harvest Fest
Noble County Saddle Club grounds, Albion
– Celebrate ninth annual event featuring antique tractor display, sawmill,
historical wagon tours of Albion, old time baseball games, and lots of crafts,
food and family fun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat.; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sun.
Free
admission. 260.636.7863; 260.636.2605; nccvb.org
September 15-16
Showcase of Art
Downtown Elkhart – Stroll along the
RiverWalk to view a stunning array of original works by local, regional and
national artists, ranging from sculpture to jewelry. Juried
show. Features include children’s interactive art tent. Hours vary; free
admission. amishcountry.org
