2022 South Bend festivals and concerts to keep your summer full of fun

After a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, The Tribune's annual Festival Guide returns today with its list of festivals, concert series and county fairs slated for the coming months.

Keep this guide close by to plan your summer fun this year.

MAY

Niles Renaissance Faire

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 22 │ $7-$4, free for ages 4 and younger;

Plym Park, 401 Marmont St., Niles; nilesrenaissancefaire.com.

Artisan Market

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 22 │Free ($5 for parking);

Local small business vendors, kid’s activities, petting zoo, food trucks, more. Marion Magnolia Farms, 57376 Twin Lakes Road, Cassopolis; marionmagnoliafarms.com.

Elkhart ArtWalk

5 to 8 p.m. May 26, June 30, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 29, Oct. 27 │Free;

A marketplace, concert, dancing, crafts, family art project. Civic Plaza, Central Park Green, throughout downtown Elkhart; elkhartartwalk.com/gallery.

Das Dutchman Essenhaus' weekly classic car cruise-ins takes place Thursdays from May through September at the restaurant in Middlebury.
Das Dutchman Essenhaus' weekly classic car cruise-ins takes place Thursdays from May through September at the restaurant in Middlebury.

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.

Croonin’ at the Courthouse

6:30 p.m. │$5-$2;

  • May 27 — TBA

  • June 24 — Blue Shoes Jazz

  • July 29 — Martha Cares

  • Aug. 26 — Southshore Concert Band

  • Sept. 30 — TBA

Bring lawn chairs/blankets, picnic baskets. For adverse weather, concerts will move into the 1839 Courthouse. Courthouse Square Grounds, 313 N. Cass St., Berrien Springs.

A cool treat: Whistle Stop Ice Cream to open Monday in new space across from South Bend's Howard Park

Wawasee Oakwood Fine Arts Festival

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 28 │Free;

Oakwood Resort, 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse; chautauquawawasee.org.

Michigan City Food Truck Festival

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT May 28-29 │ Free;

Food trucks, live bands, beverages and more. Fedder’s Alley, 150 to 200 LakeShore Drive, Michigan City.

Wine and Art Fest

Noon to 6 p.m. May 28-29 │Free;

Art, live music from Keith Scott, food and wine. Lemon Creek Winery, 533 E. Lemon Creek Road, Berrien Springs; lemoncreekwinery.com.

JUNE

Red Table Concert Series

11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, June through August │Free;

Studebaker Plaza, at the corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Michigan Street, South Bend; downtownsouthbend.com/red-table-plaza.

Ruthmere Spring Concert Series

7 p.m. June 2 │ $40-$25;

Liana Paniyeva, pianist; doors open 6:30 p.m., first come first seated. Ruthmere, 302 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart. Tickets at Ruthmere.org/spring-concert-series or call 574-264-0330.

The Common Concert Series

7 to 9 p.m. │ Free;

The Common, South Oak Street, Buchanan.

  • June 2 — The Chippewa Project

  • June 9 — Southshore Concert Band

  • June 11 — Quite Frank Lee

  • June 16 — Work in Progress

  • June 18 — Little Something

  • June 23 — Blue Water Ramblers

  • June 25 — Stealin the Farm

  • June 30 — Van Dyke Revue

  • July 7 — Resurrection Blues

  • July 14 — Romeo’s Ghost

  • July 30 — Motown … Pride of the Motor City

  • Aug. 4 — Dean Allrick Trio

  • Aug. 5-6 — Chippewapalooza

  • Aug. 17 — Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road

  • Aug. 20 — Best of Acorn Open Mic Night

  • Aug. 27 — Midnight North

  • Sept. 9 — Special Consensus

Then & Now: A Downtown South Bend Architectural Walking Tour

6 to 7:30 p.m. June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7 │$5 (cash only) with reservation;

Tours in June, August and September begin at the American Trust Company clock, corner of Washington and Michigan streets. Tours in July and October begin at Ambassadors for Christ Church, 302 W. Washington St. Reservations: 574-282-1110 or downtownsouthbend.com/walking-tours.

Fridays by the Fountain runs June 3 through Aug. 26 in the plaza outside the Morris Performing Arts Center.
Fridays by the Fountain runs June 3 through Aug. 26 in the plaza outside the Morris Performing Arts Center.

Fridays by the Fountain

11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. │Free;

Bring a lunch or purchase from vendors; bring chairs or blankets. Jon R. Hunt Plaza, Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan St., South Bend; morriscenter.org/fridays-by-the-fountain.

  • June 3: Kennedy’s Kitchen

  • June 10: Oblates of Blues

  • June 17: Qsonics

  • June 24: Hey Annie

  • July 1: Memphis Underground

  • July 8: High Life

  • July 15: RockDogs

  • July 22: Southside Denny

  • July 29: Van Dyke Revue

  • Aug. 5: Whistle Pigs

  • Aug. 12: PT & the Cruisers

  • Aug. 19: Don Savoie: Blue-eyes Soul

  • Aug. 26: The Music Village

  • Sept. 2: RAIN DATE

Renovations coming: A parking garage and new seats planned for Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend

Meet Me on the Island

5:30 to 10 p.m. │Admission charged;

Island Park, Century Center, 120 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South Bend.

  • June 3: Motown Machine

  • July 1: Blue Lunch Band (fireworks after)

  • Aug. 5: Darryl Buchanan

  • Sept. 2: TBA

First Fridays 2022

5 to 8 p.m. │Free;

Food trucks, artisan and farmer’s market, live music, activities and more. Downtown Marcellus, including Village Commons and Columbian Park.

  • June 3: Graduation Block Party, music by Marcellus High School Jazz Band

  • July 1: Happy Birthday USA! music by The Boulevard Bullies

  • Aug. 5: Dog Days, music by Lasoulful Rock

  • Sept. 2: Make Memories, music by The Tune Shakers

  • Oct. 7: Fall Fest, featuring Muxlow’s Exotic Animals

Lake Bluff Artisan Fair

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 3 │ Free;

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 4, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 3 │Free;

Handmade artworks ranging from $250-$15. Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph; krasl.org/events/art-market.

Singer-songwriter Abbie Thomas performs July 2 as part of Ruthmere Mansion's Coffee on the Piazza concert series at the museum in Elkhart.
Singer-songwriter Abbie Thomas performs July 2 as part of Ruthmere Mansion's Coffee on the Piazza concert series at the museum in Elkhart.

Coffee on the Piazza

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays │ $10-$4;

Complimentary coffee, Rise n’ Roll donuts for purchase, local acoustic music and yoga. Ruthmere, 302 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart; 574-264-0330, ext. 107; ruthmere.org.

  • June 4: Dave Van Dyke

  • June 11: Mykayla Cynthia

  • June 18: Lighting Matches

  • June 25: Riely O’Connor & Molly B. Moon

  • July 2: Abbie Thomas

  • July 9: 30 Year Wait

  • July 16: Broken Wanderer

  • July 23: Isabelle Pouya

  • July 30: Graceland Avenue

  • Aug. 6: Anna p.s.

  • Aug. 13: Rachel Eichhorn

  • Aug. 20: Cool Change Band

  • Aug. 27: Johnny & I

The Barbershop Dating Game: A Barbershop Show

7 p.m. June 4 │$20-$17 at door;

The South Bend/Mishawaka Valleyaires will include many harmony songs by the chorus and quartets including “The Freshmen Sound” and “Quorum.” Clay High School, 19131 Darden Road, South Bend; Wayne Keppler, 574-514-7434.

Take a look: Photos of Garth Brooks' concert Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend

Potawatomi Concert Series

6:30 to 8 p.m. Sundays │Free;

Bring lawn chairs/blankets; Chris Wilson Pavilion at Potawatomi Park, 500 S. Greenlawn Ave., South Bend.

  • June 5: Van Dyke Revue

  • June 12: MK Trio

  • June 19: PT & The Cruisers

  • June 26: Arizona Blues Hall of Fame

  • July 3: Jazz Assemblage

  • July 10: Shelly Cowling Quartet

  • July 17: 80/90 Duo

  • July 24: The Happy Campers

  • July 31: Brett Wiscons

  • Aug. 7: MR Z

  • Aug. 14: Los Hermanos Bueno

  • Aug. 21: Flat Water

  • Aug. 28: Left Side of the Dial

  • Sept. 4: Memphis Underground

Antiques on the Bluff

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2 │ Free;

Lake Bluff Park, 520-598 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph.

2022 Summer Concert Series

Mishawaka Parks and Recreation; no smoking, dogs must be leashed, alcohol in designated area only.

Battell Park Bandshell

7 to 8 p.m. Mondays │ Free;

301 W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka.

  • June 6: 732 Duo

  • June 13: Jazz Assemblage

  • June 20: PT & The Cruisers

  • June 27: Elvis Tribute

  • July 11: Blast from the Past

  • July 18: Usual Suspects

  • July 25: Later Than Never

  • Aug. 1: Shelly Cowling Quartet

  • Aug. 8: The Valleyaires

  • Aug. 15: Frank Sinatra Tribute

  • Aug. 22: Liverpool Live – Beatles Tribute

  • Aug. 29: Michiana Concert Band

Ball-Band Biergarten

6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays │Free;

230 Ironworks Ave., Mishawaka.

  • June 8: Lakebed

  • June 15: The Starving Artists

  • June 22: Raquel and The Wildflowers

  • June 29: Chris Burch

  • July 6: The Hillsiders

  • July 13: 80/90 Duo

  • July 27: Deacon Blues

  • Aug. 3: Van Dyke Revue

  • Aug. 10: A Girl and A Guy

  • Aug. 17: The Whateverly Brothers

  • Aug. 24: RAIN DATE

Central Park

6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays │Free;

295 E. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka.

  • June 9: Zero

  • June 16: High 5

  • June 23: The Hipposonics

  • June 30: 566th Air Force Band

  • July 7: The 1985

  • July 14: Ground Control

  • July 21: The Remedy

  • July 28: Gravel Road

  • Aug. 4: Mr. Z Band

  • Aug. 11: Top Secret

  • Aug. 18: Little Something Band

  • Aug. 25: RAIN DATE

A fundraiser for St. Margaret's House, the 28th annual Shortcakes on the Blacktop takes place June 10 at the Episcopal Cathedral of Saint James in South Bend.
A fundraiser for St. Margaret's House, the 28th annual Shortcakes on the Blacktop takes place June 10 at the Episcopal Cathedral of Saint James in South Bend.

28th Annual Shortcakes on the Blacktop

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 10 │$6;

Strawberry shortcakes and a limited quantity of gluten and dairy-free shortcakes available upon request. Cathedral of St. James, 117 N. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend.

Fulton County Historical Power Show

9 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 10-11; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 12 │ $3-Free;

Antique tractors, vendors, crafts, food, more. Free parking. Fulton County Historical Society grounds, 37 East 375 North, Rochester; fultoncountyhistory.org.

Potato Creek and Lions Strawberry Festival

June 10-11 │Free;

Crafts, food, live music, family fun. Indiana 23 and Indiana 4, downtown North Liberty; Facebook.com/PotatoCreekFestival.

Rhapsody Arts and Music Festival

5 to 10 p.m. June 10; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 11 │Admission charged;

Artisans, food and music. Island Park, North Main and Sycamore streets, Elkhart; elkhartindiana.org/government/parks.

Swale Music Festival

1 to 10 p.m. (CDT) June 11 │Admission charged;

All-ages event, live music, local beer, wine and food available. Charles R. Westcott Park, corner of Michigan Boulevard and U.S. Highway 12, Michigan City.

The Bergamot — Nathaniel Hoff, right, and Jillian Speece — performs July 16 at Dewey Cannon Park in Three Oaks as part of the town's Music in the Park concert series.
The Bergamot — Nathaniel Hoff, right, and Jillian Speece — performs July 16 at Dewey Cannon Park in Three Oaks as part of the town's Music in the Park concert series.

Music in the Park

6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturdays │Free;

Dewey Cannon Park, downtown Three Oaks; harborarts.com.

  • June 11: Southshore Concert Band

  • June 18: Jenna Mammina

  • June 25: Funky Mojo Daddy

  • July 2: Airtight

  • July 9, Greta Pope

  • July 16: The Bergamot

  • July 23: Callaloo

  • July 30: Stealin the Farm

  • Aug. 6: Shakespeare at Notre Dame: “All’s Well That Ends Well”

  • Aug. 13: Douglas Blue Feather

  • Aug. 20: Edgar Wilbury Experience

  • Aug. 27: Modern Vultures

  • Sept. 3: The Newports

Summer eats: 'Tis the season: Spring and summertime restaurants, walk-ups and drive-ins reopen

Mill Summer Artisan Market

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11 │Free;

402 E. Warren St., Middlebury; middleburyinchamber.com.

Three Oaks Flag Day Weekend

June 11-12 │Free;

Elm Street, Three Oaks; threeoaksflagday.com.

Firemen’s Festival

June 14-18 │Free admission; parking extra;

Sunnyside Park, 512 S. East St., Bremen; bremenfire.org.

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers headline the Saturday, June 18, 2022, night of the 34th Elkhart Jazz Festival with a performance at The Lerner Theatre in downtown Elkhart.
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers headline the Saturday, June 18, 2022, night of the 34th Elkhart Jazz Festival with a performance at The Lerner Theatre in downtown Elkhart.

Elkhart Jazz Festival

June 16-19 │ Day passes $35-$15;

Additional cost to add Friday and Saturday headline options, $79-$15. Downtown Elkhart; to see musical line-up and schedule and to purchase tickets go to elkhartjazzfestival.com or purchase tickets at the Lerner Theatre box office, 410 S. Main St., Elkhart.

Groovin’ in the Gardens

7 p.m. Thursdays │$13-$7, free for ages 2 and younger;

Bring lawn chairs/blanket; food/drink vendors. Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart; 574-266-2006; wellfieldgardens.org.

  • June 16: David Hilliker Trio and Chicago Salsa

  • June 23: High Life

  • June 30: Q Sonics

  • July 7: Surf Inc.

  • July 14: Memphis Underground

  • July 21: Lalo Cura

  • July 28: Small Paul & the Remnants

  • Aug. 4: Darryl Buchanan

  • Aug. 11: Zero

  • Aug. 18: Paul Decker & the Real Deal

Summer Chill Concert Series

7 to 9 p.m. June 17; July 15; Aug. 19; Sept. 16 │Free;

Concessions available or bring your own; no alcohol permitted. NIBCO Water & Ice Park, 301 Nibco Parkway, Elkhart.

Friday Night Concert Series

7 to 8 p.m. Fridays │Free;

John E.N. Howard Bandshell, 550 Port St., St. Joseph; stjoetoday.com/fridaynightconcerts.

  • June 17: PastTime

  • July 15: Lake Effect Jazz Big Band

  • Aug. 19: St. Joe Jack and The Good Time Co.

  • Sept. 16: St. Joe High School Jazz Ensemble

The 55th annual Leeper Park Art Fair takes place June 18 and 19 in South Bend.
The 55th annual Leeper Park Art Fair takes place June 18 and 19 in South Bend.

55th Annual Leeper Park Art Fair

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 18; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19 │Free;

More than 80 artists from across the U.S., food trucks, disc jockey Jim Renner, free parking and shuttle service from Century Center. Leeper Park, 907 Riverside Drive, South Bend; leeperparkartfair.org.

Father’s Day Festival

Noon to 7 p.m. June 19;

Bands, hayrides, kid’s events, more; Lemon Creek Winery, 533 E. Lemon Creek Road, Berrien Springs; lemoncreekwinery.com.

Sturgis Fest

June 22-26 │Free;

Week-long adventure with Family day, Bike night, Cruise/parade night, All-sports day, and Biscuits Sunday; sturgisfestmi.com.

Outdoor Live Music Series

5 to 8 p.m. Fridays │Free;

Food truck available; Lemon Creek Winery, 533 E. Lemon Creek Road, Berrien Springs; lemoncreekwinery.com.

  • June 24: Cambrae

  • July 1: Brian McClure’s Celtics and Classics

  • July 8: Matt Gabriel

  • July 15: Mike Green

  • July 22: Leanne & Meghan

  • July 29: St. Joe Jack

  • Aug. 5: Lexi Adams

  • Aug.12: Dan Geib

  • Aug. 19: Keith Scott

  • Aug. 26: Don Savoie

  • Sept. 2: Brian McClure’s Celtics and Classics

Summer Festival

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 24-25 │Free;

Memorial Park, 105 N. Main St., Middlebury; middleburyinchamber.com.

Michiana Brits 34th Annual British Car Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26 at Saint Mary's College.
Michiana Brits 34th Annual British Car Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26 at Saint Mary's College.

Michiana Brits 34th Annual British Car Show

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26 │Free;

Entrants may register at the show or online; entry fee is $25-$15 per vehicle; vehicles may arrive after 8:30 a.m., judging from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; food sales; bring a canned food item for donation to Food Bank of Northern Indiana. Saint Mary’s College, South Bend; michianabrits.com.

Donna and Dick Pfeil's garden is one of the seven gardens featured in the 2022 "Arts in Bloom Garden Walk" on June 29 in South Bend. Among other features, it includes this pergola and flagstone patio.
Donna and Dick Pfeil's garden is one of the seven gardens featured in the 2022 "Arts in Bloom Garden Walk" on June 29 in South Bend. Among other features, it includes this pergola and flagstone patio.

32nd Annual Art League “Arts in Bloom Garden Walk”

9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 29 │$25-$20;

Seven gardens, La Parilla Caliente food truck from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., rain or shine. Hospitality Center: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 17195 Cleveland Road, South Bend. Advance tickets from South Bend Museum of Art, 120 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South Bend, or southbendart.org/support/art-league; 574-235-5968.

JULY

St. Joseph Municipal Band or Jazz Band Concerts

7 p.m. │Free;

John E. N. Howard Band Shell, 550 Port St., St. Joseph; sjcity.com.

  • Municipal Band: July 3, 10, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 21, 28; Sept. 4, 5

  • Jazz Band: July 17 and Aug. 14

Diane Penning and Paul Langford will appear on July 16 during the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra's Summer Beach Series at Shadowland Pavilion in St. Joseph.
Diane Penning and Paul Langford will appear on July 16 during the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra's Summer Beach Series at Shadowland Pavilion in St. Joseph.

SMSO Summer Beach Series

Times below │$35-$15;

Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Shadowland Pavilion, 101 Broad St., St. Joseph; smso.org.

  • 8:30 p.m. July 3: Independence Celebration

  • 6:30 p.m. July 16: My Favorite Things — Celebrating the Music of Julie Andrews, with Diane Penning and Paul Langford

  • 6:30 p.m. July 23: Heartache Tonight — Eagles Tribute Band (does not include SMSO)

  • 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13: Music for the Young at Heart

Tickets: SMSO office at 269-982-4030, 513 Ship St., St. Joseph; smso.org.

Heartache Tonight — Eagles Tribune Band will perform July 23 at the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra's Summer Beach Series at Shadowland Pavilion in St. Joseph. The orchestra will not be present for this concert.
Heartache Tonight — Eagles Tribune Band will perform July 23 at the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra's Summer Beach Series at Shadowland Pavilion in St. Joseph. The orchestra will not be present for this concert.

Berrien Springs Pickle Festival

11 a.m. July 4 │ Free;

Vendors, pickle fling, pickle games, pickle decorating contest, Pickled Piper Tasting Room; pickle recipe contest and more. History Center at Courthouse Square, 313 N. Cass St., Berrien Springs; berrienhistory.org and the festival’s Facebook page.

Eau Claire Cherry Festival

July 4 │Free;

Celebrate all things cherry and Independence Day with fun and games. Parade starts at 1 p.m. Downtown Eau Claire, Michigan.

Mural Mania

July 6-10 │Free;

Five muralists will paint the town. Stop by one of the following South Bend locations and watch the live process; Instagram account: @mural.mania to get information on Saturday mural tours and discussions.

  • Garage Arcade Bar, 503 E. Colfax Ave.

  • The Wine Cellar, 702 E. Jefferson Blvd.

  • Hammer & Quill, 613 E. Jefferson Blvd.

  • Cloud Walking Coffee, 1215 E. Mishawaka Ave.

Niles Bluegrass Festival

4 to 10 p.m. July 7 and 8; noon to 10 p.m. July 9; noon to 7 p.m. July 10 │Free;

13+ bands; bring lawn chairs/blanket; vendors, food, kid’s activities. Niles Riverfront Park, Front Street, Niles.

Underground Railroad Days 2022

July 8-10 │Free;

Underground Railroad Society of Cass County and Village of Vandalia, James F. Bonine House, Penn Road and Michigan 60, Vandalia; urscc.org.

Concours D’Elegance at Copshaholm

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 9 │ $16-$6; free for ages 12 and younger;

Exhibition of unique and rare automobiles and family-friendly programs. Studebaker National Museum, 201 Chapin St., South Bend; concoursatcopshaholm.org.

Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 9; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 10 │$5-$3, cash only;

Lake Bluff Park, 520-598 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph; krasl.org.

Big Growl

10 a.m. July 14 │$137-$52;

Headliner: Three Days Grace, special guests Skillet and Sick Puppies. Four Winds Field, 501 W. South St., South Bend. Tickets: 574-235-9988; SouthBendCubs.com; Four Winds Field box office.

Fernwood Friday

5:30 to 9 p.m. July 15 │Admission charged;

Music of VibeNation. Fernwood Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles.

Dowagiac Summer in the City

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 15-16 │Free;

Downtown Dowagiac, Michigan.

Shakespeare at Notre Dame

ShakeScenes, featuring community groups │Free;

2 to 4 p.m. July 16, Washington Hall, University of Notre Dame.

All’s Well That Ends Well, performed by The Touring Company │Free;

  • 5:30 p.m. July 16, Main Building Quad, University of Notre Dame.

  • 7 p.m. CDT July 17, Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, 450 W. 100 N., Valparaiso.

  • 7 p.m. July 21, Goshen Theater, 216 S. Main St., Goshen.

  • 7 p.m. July 22, Central Park, 295 E. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka.

  • 7 p.m. July 23, Elkhart Public Library, 5845 County Road 13, Elkhart.

  • 7 9 p.m. July 28, Fernwood Botanical Gardens, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles.

  • 7:30 p.m. July 29, Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph.

  • 7 p.m. July 30, Potawatomi Park, 500 S. Greenlawn Ave., South Bend.

  • 7 9 p.m. Aug. 5, Wellfield Botanical Gardens, 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart.

  • 7 9 p.m. Aug. 6, Dewey Cannon Park, Three Oaks.

  • 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Main Building Quad, University of Notre Dame.

Romeo and Juliet, performed by The Professional Company │ $75-$10;

DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, 100 Performing Arts Center, University of Notre Dame.

  • 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Aug. 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27.

  • 2 to 5 p.m. — Aug. 20, 21, 27, 28.

Shakespeare.nd.edu/shows.

Firefighter Blues Festival

Noon to 10 p.m. July 16 │$15-Free;

Bands from 3 to 10 p.m., food, raffles, Survive Alive House, local vendors, more. All past and present firefighters and their families are free with proof of service. Kamm Island Park, 600 W. Front St., Mishawaka; firefightersblues.org.

Festival goers enjoy dancing at a past Serb Fest. This year's event will be held on July 23 at Saints Peter and Paul Serbian Orthodox Church in South Bend.
Festival goers enjoy dancing at a past Serb Fest. This year's event will be held on July 23 at Saints Peter and Paul Serbian Orthodox Church in South Bend.

Serb Fest 2022

4 to Midnight July 23 │Free;

Food, live band, dancing; parking is a Goodwill donation to the church’s monthly meal program at Hope Ministries. Saints Peter and Paul Serbian Orthodox Church Hall, 59238 Keria Trail, South Bend; Facebook.com/SerbFest.

West Side BBQ and Craft Festival

Noon to 4 p.m. July 24 │Free;

Chef stations with BBQ-themed foods for sale, live music, local artisan, informational booths. South Bend Chapter of the American Culinary Federation and Unity Gardens, 3701 Prast Blvd., South Bend; theunitygardens.org.

Vintage Blues Bash

Noon to 7 p.m. July 24;

Lemon Creek Winery, 533 E. Lemon Creek Road, Berrien Springs; lemoncreekwinery.com.

This year's Music in the Gardens will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. July 29 at The History Museum in South Bend.
This year's Music in the Gardens will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. July 29 at The History Museum in South Bend.

Music in the Gardens

5 to 9 p.m. July 29 │$10-$5;

Music by Big Daddy Dupree’s Broke and Hungry Blues Band; bring a lawn chair/blanket, food and drinks available. The History Museum, 808 W. Washington St., South Bend; historymuseumSB.org; www.wvpe.org.

New Carlisle Hometown Days

July 29-31 │ Free;

Family fun, Wiffle ball contest, parade, entertainment, vendors, fireworks, more. Memorial Park, in the center of New Carlisle; hometowndays.net.

The South Bend Symphony Orchestra will perform on Aug. 20 in the Chris Wilson Pavilion in Potawatomi Park as part of the 2022 Community Foundation Performing Arts Series.
The South Bend Symphony Orchestra will perform on Aug. 20 in the Chris Wilson Pavilion in Potawatomi Park as part of the 2022 Community Foundation Performing Arts Series.

2022 Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Performing Arts Series

7 p.m. Saturdays │Free;

Bring a lawn chair/blanket; limited seating near stage. Chris Wilson Pavilion, Potawatomi Park, 500 S. Greenlawn Ave., South Bend; cfsjc.org; 574-232-0041.

  • July 30: Notre Dame Shakespeare’s Touring Company performs “All’s Well That Ends Well”

  • Aug. 6: Southold Dance Theater

  • Aug. 13: Lifting Our Voices: A Celebration of a African American Music and Dance

  • Aug. 20: South Bend Symphony Orchestra

  • Aug. 27: Art4

Concertgoers enjoy listening to the South Bend Symphony Orchestra at the Chris Wilson Pavilion in Potawatomi Park.
Concertgoers enjoy listening to the South Bend Symphony Orchestra at the Chris Wilson Pavilion in Potawatomi Park.

AUGUST

60th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival

Aug. 4-6 │Admission charged;

The Barns at Nappanee, 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee; 574-773-4188; thebarnsatnappanee.com.

Chalk the Block

Aug. 5-7 │Free;

Broad Street in downtown St. Joseph; stjoetoday.com/eventdetails/2022-chalk-the-block.

Osceola Music Festival 2022

4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 12; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 13; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 │Free;

Bluegrass, jazz, blues, food, contests, vendors, kid’s activities, more. Fern Hunsberger Park, 202 N. Lamport, Osceola; Facebook.com “Osceola Music Festival.”

Envirofest 2022

3 to 9 p.m. Aug. 20 │$5 per family;

Island Park, North Main and East Sycamore streets, Elkhart; elkhartenvirofest.com.

Art Beat takes place Aug. 20 in downtown South Bend.
Art Beat takes place Aug. 20 in downtown South Bend.

Art Beat 2022

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 20 │Free;

Jefferson Street Bridge and East Bank, downtown South Bend; downtownsouthbend.com/art-beat.

Round Barn Car, Bike, Truck & Tractor Show

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 20 │Free;

Vehicle registration 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $10 per vehicle. Fulton County Historical Society grounds, U.S. 31 and County Road 375 N., Rochester, 574-223-4436; fultoncountyhistory.org.

Michiana Renaissance Festival

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 27-28 │ $12-Free;

Rain or shine, bring canned food item and receive $1 off ticket price (maximum $2 off per ticket). St. Joseph County 4H Fairgrounds, 5117 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend; michianarenfest.com.

Taste a variety of beers and wines at the 2022 New Carlisle Beer & Wine Walk on Aug. 27.
Taste a variety of beers and wines at the 2022 New Carlisle Beer & Wine Walk on Aug. 27.

New Carlisle Annual Beer & Wine Walk

5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 27 │$30; $15 for designated driver;

Taste a variety of wines and beers while strolling in downtown New Carlisle; discovernewcarlisle.com for ticket information.

SEPTEMBER

Marshall County Blueberry Festival

Sept. 1-5 │Free;

Crafts, vendors, food, rides, car show, live music, more; no pets allowed. Centennial Park, 1660 N. Michigan St., Plymouth; blueberryfestival.org.

Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival

Sept. 9-11 │Free; some events charge a fee;

Downtown Paw Paw, Michigan; 269-655-1111; wineandharvestfestival.com.

Niles Scream Park

  • 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Sept. 9-24;

  • 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Sept. 30-Oct. 29;

  • 7 to 10 p.m. Sundays Oct. 9-30;

  • 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 5-6;

Online: $45-$5; add $10-$5 if purchased at the park; tokens for midway attractions are $1. 855 Mayflower Road, Niles; haunted.org.

Fam Fest: Garden Dance Party

7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 10 │Free;

Family fun, festival themed dance party, DJ, photo booth, refreshments, tie dying, more. Ball Band Biergarten, 230 Ironworks Ave., Mishawaka.

Door Village Harvest Festival

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT Sept. 10; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CDT) Sept. 11 │Free;

Scipio Township Park, 3501 W. Joliet Road, LaPorte.

Nappanee Apple Festival

Sept. 15-18 │Free;

Vendors, crafts, food, music, more. Downtown Nappanee; nappaneeapplefestival.org.

Trail of Courage Living History Festival

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 17; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 │ $8-Free;

Historic encampments; Chippeway Village; food; crafts; period music and dance; skits, more. Fulton County Historical Society grounds, 37 East 375 North, Rochester; fultoncountyhistory.org.

Fall Fest

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 17 │Free;

Lake Bluff Park, 520-598 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph; stjoetoday.com/fall.

Sunflower Fair

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT Sept. 17 │Free;

Crafts, vendors, entertainment, food, more. Michigan Avenue, downtown LaPorte; sunflowerfair.com.

Four Flags Area Apple Festival

Sept. 29-Oct. 2 │Free;

Vendors, crafts, food, music, rides, car show. 1740 Lake St., Niles; 269-683-8870; fourflagsapplefestival.org.

OCTOBER

Near Northwest Neighborhood Arts Café

Noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 2 │Free;

House tours, hayrides, information booths, artist offerings, local food, live music. 1007 Portage Ave. and 1000 block of California, South Bend; 574-232-9182; Nearnorthwest.org.

Lakeville Fall Festival

9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 8 │Free;

Vendors, food, entertainment, beer tent, kid’s games, hay and train rides, street bowling, more. Lakeville (“The Barn”) Community Center, 214 W. Patterson St., Lakeville.

Antiques & Collectibles Show and Sale

4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct 22 │$4;

Fulton County Historical Society grounds, 37 East 375 North, Rochester; fultoncountyhistory.org.

17th Annual Haunted Woods Trail

7:30 to 11 p.m. Oct. 21-22 and 28-29 │$8-Free;

Ages 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Concessions available. Handicap accessible. Fulton County Historical Society grounds, 37 East 375 North, Rochester; fultoncountyhistory.org.

Fair-goers stand in line for tickets to rides on the midway at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair in 2021. The 2022 fair takes place July 1-9.
Fair-goers stand in line for tickets to rides on the midway at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair in 2021. The 2022 fair takes place July 1-9.

COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULES

Starke County 4-H Fair

June 27-July 1; Starke County 4-H Fairgrounds, 400 Division St., Hamlet.

St. Joseph County 4-H Fair

July 1-9; St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, 5117 Ironwood Road, South Bend; 4hfair.com.

LaPorte County Fair

July 9-16; LaPorte County Fairgrounds, 2581 Indiana 2, LaPorte; lpfair.com.

Kosciusko County Fair

July 10-16; Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw; kcfair.com.

Marshall County 4-H Fair

July 16-23; Marshall County 4-H Fairgrounds, 211 W. Walnut St., Argos; marshallcountyfairassociation.com.

Elkhart County 4-H Fair

July 22-30; Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, 17746 County Road 34, Goshen; 4hfair.org.

Cass County Fair

July 31-Aug. 6; Cass County Fairgrounds, 590 N. O’Keefe, Cassopolis; mycasscountyfair.com.

Berrien County Youth Fair

Aug. 15-20; Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, 9122 Michigan 139, Berrien Springs; bcyf.org.

St. Joseph County Grange Fair

Sept. 18-24; St. Joseph County Grange Fairground, 316 E. Charlotte St., Centreville; centrevillefair.com.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: 2022 festivals, concerts and more things to do in South Bend this summer