Event Calendar

SEPTEMBER

 

Now through September 15   

Sculptures on the Square

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 30-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 an 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 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 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; hesston.org/events.html

 

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. Free. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. and Sun.; weekday hours vary. 888.936.5020;

blueberryfestival.org

 

 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. Free admission. 5-10 p.m. Thurs.-Fri.; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat. Shuttle bus from Leo Jr./Sr. High School parking lot. 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; www.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 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. middleburyin.com

 

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

LaPorte Sunflower Fair

Downtown LaPorte – Eighth annual family fun event showcases more than 80 craft and collectible booths, art gallery walk in historic Rumely building, kiddy activities, trolley rides, 5K run and health walk, antique auto show, pork rib cook-off, food, fun and live entertainment. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. 219.362.2084

 

 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

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; aomci.org/events

 

September 15-16

Albion Harvest Fest

Noble County Saddle Club grounds, State Road 8, Albion – Ninth annual event features 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 an 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/communities/elkhart

 

September 16

Bonneyville Celebration

Bonneyville Mill County Park, 53373 County Road 131, Bristol – Horse-drawn trams transport folks to the sights and sounds of a bygone era at this setting for Indiana’s oldest operating grist mill. Families enjoy seeing antique agricultural equipment in motion

and watching crafters demonstrate their skills; children love playing old-fashioned games. Free admission; parking donation. 574.535.6458; amishcountry.org/events

 

September 21

Clint Black “Up Close and Personal”

at Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market St., Wabash – Enjoy an evening with country genre singer/songwriter/instrumentalist Clint Black, winner of many CMA awards and cofounder of Equity Music Group. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $26-$100. 260.563.1102, ext. 562; HoneywellCenter.org

 

September 21-23

South Whitley Fall Festival

South Whitley – Three-day family fun fest features a parade, bed race, dog show, car show, queen and cutie queen pageant, amusement rides and more. Don’t miss it! 260.723.6475

 

September 22

Bixler Lake Bluegrass Jam

Jansen Pavilion, Bixler Lake, Kendallville – Last of this season’s monthly jam sessions. Pickers, players, vocalists and enthusiastic listeners are welcome. Free. 6-10 p.m. 260.347.1064

 

September 22-23

Fallfest in downtown Angola

Celebrate the beginning of autumn at this day-long event featuring food vendors, craft booths, musical entertainment, family fun area and more. 260.665.3512; angolachamber.org  

 

September 23

Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association Lake James Fly-in

Pokagon State Park, Angola – View dozens of seaplanes in front of the Potawatomi Inn. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 260.424.5371; 260.466.3961;

seaplanepilots.org/inspa/annual_flyin.htm  

 

September 24-29

DeKalb County Free Fall Fair

Downtown Auburn – Join 76th annual community event featuring midway along Auburn streets. Highlights include parades, elementary and high school swing choir shows, youth talent contest, 5K run/1-mile walk, 4-H competitions and more. Entertainment headliners Jake Owen, Little River Band and Egypt Central. Hours vary. Free admission; carnival rides 75 cents each. dekalbcountyfair.org

 

September 28-30

Remembering James Dean Festival

Playacres Park and downtown Fairmount – Sponsored annually by Fairmount Historical Museum, event includes car show featuring 50’s classic and custom autos. Parade of Neon, special guests, swap meet and plenty of 50’s entertainment. James Dean look-alike contest, 50’s dance contest, Fussgangers Volksmarch 10k walk, pet parade and showing of James Dean’s three films. Hours vary; free admission. 765.948.4555; jamesdeanartifacts.com

 

September 29

Grabill Road Apple Cruise-in

Downtown Grabill – Cruise-in begins 11 a.m. on Main Street. Live 50’s music. People’s Choice award for car. Food and buggy rides. Sock hop 7-10 p.m. features dance contests and prizes for best 50’s costume. 260.627.5227, Ext. 4

 

September 29

Chris Botti in concert

Honeywell Center 275 W. Market St., Wabash – An evening of cool music performed by renowned contemporary jazz trumpeter extraordinaire. 7:30 p.m. A presentation of the WVMA 07-08 Series. Adults $40, students $20, last 4 balcony rows adults $20, students $10. 260.563.1102, ext. 562; HoneywellCenter.org

 

September 29-30

“Choral Rites: When Faith Demands a Song”

featuring Heartland Chamber Chorale at Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne – From birth to death, music speaks to humanity’s rites of passage. This presentation showcases the works of composers who were inspired to write music when faith demanded a response. 8 p.m. Sat.; 4 p.m. Sun. Adults $20, seniors $18, students $10. 260.436.8080;

HeartlandChorale.org

 

OCTOBER

 

October 5-7

Mississinewa 1812

Marion – Largest War of 1812 Living History event in the country features American and British camps, Indian Village and Rivertown depicting one of the most dramatic times in Grant County history. More than 140 artisans, food purveyors and folk musicians offer wares, food and songs. Battle reenactments held daily. Adults $7, children 4-12 $4. Handicap accessible. 800.822.1812; mississinewa1812.com

 

October 6

North Manchester Harvest Festival

Downtown North Manchester – Entertainment, horse and wagon rides, farmers market, craft and food vendors, games and contests for all ages. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. 260.982.2028; northmanchesterchamber.com

 

 October 6

Fall Festival

Village at Winona 901 E. Canal St., Winona Lake – Live demonstrations in the Artisan Court range from blacksmith and wool

spinner to kaleidoscope maker and soap maker. Learn about the heritage and skills of our forefathers. Old-fashioned cider making, apples

and related products available for purchase from Doud Orchards, Denver. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. 574.268.9888; villageatwinona.com

 

October 6

Village at Winona Huzzah Hoosier Pennant Vintage Base Ball Tournament

Tabernacle Field – The Village at Winona Blue Laws host this third annual event, the premier vintage base ball event in the state. At least a dozen Midwest clubs will play more than twenty 9-inning matches in this national-level tournament. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rain date October 7. Free admission. 574.268.9888; villageatwinona.com  

 

October 6

Northern Indiana Lakes British Motor Club’s (NILBMC) “Fall Out”

Canal Street, The Village at Winona – Second annual event held in conjunction with The Village at Winona Fall Festival. Open to all British autos. Free admission. Pre-registration $12 before Oct. 1; $15 day of show. Door prizes and Best of Show award. 10 a.m. registration to 4 p.m. 574.551.1133; nilbmc.org  

 

October 6-7

Vale Fine Arts Festival

Rogers-Lakewood Park, 5320 Meridian Rd., Valparaiso – Fifth annual event features local artists in the visual, literary and performing arts. Visitors will browse through the many booths and meet the artists. “Arts Alive” performing stage and children’s art. Family fun includes hayrides around the park. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gate fee $5. 219.464.8332

 

October 11-13

Shipshewana Fall Crafters Fair

Downtown Shipshewana – A tribute to the crafting and social customs of the past. Quality artisans, quilters, carvers, painters, food vendors, cloggers and musicians of all types will be found among the quaint stores, providing demonstrations, entertainment and more. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. 800.254.8090; backroads.org

 

October 11-14

“The Twilight of the Golds”

Presented at First Presbyterian Theatre, 300 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne – A genetic analysis of a couple’s unborn child

reveals it may be disposed to homosexuality. The future couple face prospective bigotry, evolution and the limits of love. PG for mild profanity/subject matter. Curtain 8 p.m., 7:30 p.m. preview Thurs., 2 p.m. Sun. matinees. General

admission $16, Seniors 60+ and Young Audience (under 23) $14. Thurs. previews $8. 260.422.6329;

firstpres-fw.org

 

 October 12-14

Americana 1800

71880 State Road 23, Walkerton – Pre-1840 historical farm with two 1830 log homes, barn, smoke house, one-room school house, Irish Cottage, picnic play area with friendship fire ring. Jersey dairy farm features draft horses and Gram’s mini-animals. Other activities include music, archery, iron skillet toss, rollin’ pin throw, period demos and more. 574.586.2105; hestersfarmloghomes.com rendezvous.htm

 

October 12-14

 “Hello Dolly!” 

Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market St., Wabash – Long-running Broadway musical is the story of a meddlesome widow who attempts to bring romance to several couples and herself in a big city restaurant. A presentation of the WVMA 07-08 Series. Adults $15, students $7.50. 260.563.1102, ext. 562; HoneywellCenter.org

 

October 19-21

“The Twilight of the Golds”

Presented at First Presbyterian Theatre, 300 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne – See October 11-14 listing for details.

 

October 20-21

Village at Winona Adventure Race

Double sprint event features mountain biking, paddling, navigating, running rope courses and more. Join in geocaching, the fun adventure in which teams look for treasure through The Village and surrounding areas. Noon to 2 p.m. 574.268.9888; villageatwinona.com

 

October 20-21

Heirloom’s Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival

Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne – Love stamping and paper arts? This is the place when seeking ideas and materials for those holiday cards and scrapbooks. 260.482.9502; memorialcoliseum.com

 

October 26-28

“The Twilight of the Golds”

Presented at First Presbyterian Theatre, 300 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne – See October 11-14 listing for details.

 

October 27

Oldies 106 welcomes Cornell Gunter Coasters, Elsebeary Hobbs Drifters and The Platters

to the Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market St., Wabash – Remember the mellow sounds of the groups that defined an era of music? Recall it once again in this special live performance. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15-$45. 260.563.1102, ext. 562; HoneywellCenter.org

 

NOVEMBER

 

November 2

“Gypsy” at the Honeywell Center

275 W. Market St., Wabash – A presentation of the WVMA 07-08 Series. Adults $40, students $20, last 4 balcony rows adults $20, students $10. 7:30 p.m. 260.563.1102, ext. 562; HoneywellCenter.org

 

November 2-4

“Little Shop of Horrors”

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s presentation at Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne – A down-and-out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. One of the longest-running off-

Broadway shows of all time! Rated PG. Performance 8 p.m. Fri., Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. matinee. Adults $24, seniors/Sunday Matinee $20, students 23 and under $16. 260.424.5220; fwcivic.org 

 

November 4