A list of South Bend area festivals to keep you busy summer, fall and even into winter

The Tribune's Festival Guide provides a list of festivals, events and county fairs that will offer you hours and days of entertainment for all in your family. A guide featuring summer outdoor concerts will be published on June 4.

MAY

• Artisan Market

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21 │Free ($5 for parking);

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

• Niles Renaissance Faire

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 21 │ $7-$5, children under 5 free;

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

• Art 4 Masquerade Fundraiser

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 24 │ $85;

Heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar, entertainment, silent auction, live auction, wine pull. Wear your fanciest mask to this semi-formal event. Ironworks Event Center, 414 N. Hill St., Mishawaka, 515-205-9498; art4sb.org.

• St. Mary of the Lake Family Festival

May 25-29 │Free;

Carnival, food, beer, bands. St. Mary of the Lake, 718 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo; stmarynewbuffalo.org.

• Elkhart ArtWalk

5 to 8 p.m. May 25, June 29, July 27, Aug. 31, Sept. 28, Oct. 26 │Free;

A marketplace, concert, dancing, crafts, family art project throughout downtown Elkhart. Free concerts begin at 6 p.m. on The Central Green of Civic Plaza, bring a lawn chair or blanket; elkhartartwalk.com.

• 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.

• Wawasee Fine Arts Festival at Oakwood

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 27 │Free;

34 fine artists, rain or shine, activities for children, food and drink vendors. Oakwood Resort, 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse; chautauquawawasee.org.

• Michigan City Food Truck Festival

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT May 27-28 │ Free;

Gourmet food trucks, live entertainment, beverages, outdoor games, and more. Fedder’s Alley, 150 to 200 LakeShore Drive, Michigan City; michigancityfoodtruckfestival.com.

• Wine & Fine Art Fest

Noon to 6 p.m. May 27-28 │Free;

Art exhibits, live music by Keith Scott, wine specials, food trucks, family friendly. Lemon Creek Winery, 533 E. Lemon Creek Road, Berrien Springs; lemoncreekwinery.com/festivals.

JUNE

• Niles Family Fun Fair and Bluegrass/Americana Music Festival

5 to 10 p.m. June 1; 3 p.m. to midnight June 2; 10 a.m. to midnight June 3; noon to 8 p.m. June 4 │ Free;

Carnival rides/games, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, Kids Zone, Bingo, pancake breakfast. Bluegrass, gospel, and Americana music. Riverfront Park, Main and Front Streets, Niles; bluegrasstoday.com/events-directory/niles-family-fun-fair-and-bluegrass-americana-music-festival.

• Then & Now: A Downtown South Bend Architectural Walking Tour

6 to 7:30 p.m. June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6 │$10 (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.

• Marcellus First Fridays 2023

5 to 8 p.m. June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6 │Free;

Food trucks, artisan and farmer’s market, live music, unique entertainment, and more. Downtown Marcellus, Michigan.

• DTSB First Fridays

5 to 9 p.m. June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1 │ Free;

Different theme each month, live music, dining and retail specials, art receptions, kid-friendly activities, and much more. Downtown South Bend, State Theatre, Gridiron and Howard Park, 574-282-1110.

• Lake Bluff Artisan Fair

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 3, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 2 │ Free;

Eclectic craft fair with more than 50 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 3, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 2 │Free;

Each market features 10 regional artists. Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph; krasl.org/events/art-market.

• Antiques on the Bluff

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 1 │ 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 8 │$6;

Homemade shortcake, strawberries, ice cream, whipped topping. Purchase online or at event, gluten-free shortcakes available, delivery of orders of 5 or more available in downtown, Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross, call 574-707-5130 to arrange; The Cathedral of Saint James, 117 N. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend; https://episcopal-cathedral-of-st-james.square.site.

• Fulton County Historical Power Show

9 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 9-10 │ $3-Free;

Antique tractors, vendors, crafts, food, more. Toy show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 11. Free parking. No pets. Fulton County Historical Society grounds, 37 East 375 North, Rochester; fultoncountyhistory.org.

• Potato Creek Lions Strawberry Festival

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 9; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 10 │Free;

Arts & crafts, food, live music, train rides, Jill’s Run, Michiana Corvette Club Cruise-in, beer garden, family fun and strawberry shortcake. Indiana 23 and Indiana 4, downtown North Liberty; Facebook.com/PotatoCreekFestival.

• 43rd Annual Rhapsody Arts and Music Festival  

5 to 10 p.m. June 9; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 10 │Free;

Arts and craft vendors, children’s entertainment, food, and music. Island Park, N. Main and Sycamore Streets, Elkhart.

• Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival

June 9-11 │ $5 residents/$8 non-residents, 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, Michigan City; michigancitylaporte.com/event/singing-sands-sand-sculpting-festival/.

• Makers Trail Festival

1 to 7 p.m. June 10 │ $10 advance; $20 gate; 11 and younger free;

Craft beer, wine, cider, spirit makers (purchase beverage ticket), music, food trucks. Cash only at event, free parking close to beach with shuttles, rain or shine, no pets, no smoking. Weko Beach, Lake Street, Bridgman; makerstrailfestival.org or 269-985-1111.

• Three Oaks Flag Day Weekend

June 10-11 │Free;

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Craft market June 10 in Carver Park, pet parade, Quilts of Valor presentation and fireworks. Parade at 3 p.m. June 11. Downtown Three Oaks; threeoaksflagday.com.

• Bremen Firemen’s Festival 2023

6 to 10 p.m. June 13-15; 6 to 11 p.m. June 16-17 │Free admission; parking extra;

Parade, carnival, beer garden, fireworks, 5K race. Sunnyside Park, 512 S. East St., Bremen; bremenfire.org/events.

• Nappanee Friday Fest

5 to 9 p.m. June 16 │ Free;

Entertainment, food, shopping, 4x4 vehicle show, live music by The 1985. Downtown Nappanee, 201 W. Market St.; visitnappanee.com/nappanee-events.

• Acorn Music Festival

5 p.m. June 16 and 2 p.m. June 17 and 18 | $100 per day

June 16: The Bergamot, Buddy Pearson 3, Nikki Morgan, and headliners Alejandro Escovedo and Shemekia Copeland

June 17: Aaron Lee Tasjan, May Erlewine, Anne Harris & Dave Herrero, Nora O'Connor with Steve Dawson, Michele McGuire, The Backups, Brad Cole, The Erly and headliner Cracker

June 18: The Crane Wives, Mario Abney & The Abney Effect, Daniel Villarreal, Grace Thiesen Trio, The Sypian Family Band, Jack Whittle Trio, Down Home, The Resurrection Blues Band and headliner Son Volt

269-756-3879; acornlive.org.

• 56th Annual Leeper Park Art Fair

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 17; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18 │Free;

Over 81 artists from across the U.S., food, music, free parking and shuttle service from Century Center. Fully accessible with paved pathways throughout the park. Leeper Park, 907 Riverside Drive, South Bend; leeperparkartfair.org.

• Juneteenth Celebration

12 to 5 p.m. June 17 │ Free;

Commemorating the end of slavery, and renewing hope and commitment to a vibrant and flourishing future. Performers, artisans, informational tables, and food vendors. Family-friendly. To participate in a free workshop, hosted by LaCasa, on home ownership from 9 a.m. to noon, register at lacasainc.net/classes/. City of Goshen, Shanklin Park, 411 W. Plymouth Ave.

• 39th Annual Father’s Day Festival

Noon to 7 p.m. June 18 │Cover charge;

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

• Sturgis Fest

June 20-24 │Free;

Week-long adventure with kick-off dinner, family day, bike night, cruise/parade night, and all-sports day; sturgisfestmi.com.

• 2023 Middlebury Summer Festival

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 23-24 │Free;

Live bluegrass and gospel music, festival food, crafters, children’s activities, 5K and 1 Mile Run, parade and more. Memorial Park, 105 N. Main St., Middlebury; middleburyinchamber.com.

• Dowagiac Home & Garden Tour

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 24 │ $20;

Features six homes and one “upper” apartment showcasing architectural diversity and unique character of Dowagiac; dowagiacchamber.com/events/upcoming-events/dowagiac-home-garden-tour.

• Michiana Brits 35th Annual British Car Show

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25 │Free;

Entrants may register at the show or online; entry fee is $25 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/events.

• 2023 Boomin’ Parks Tour Schedule

4:30 to 7:30 p.m. │ Free;

June 28: LaSalle Park

July 12: Phil St. Clair Park

July 26: Kennedy Park

Aug. 9: Leeper Park

Aug. 23: Boehm Park

Sept. 13: Rum Village

Sept. 27: Kelly Park

Boomer is a custom-designed mobile recreation vehicle; activities change for each park; sbvpa.org/things-to-do.

• 33rd Annual Art League Garden Walk

9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 28 │$20 presale until June 27, $25 at door;

Rain or shine. Hospitality Center: Sunnyside Church, 115 S. Frances St., South Bend, open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., proceeds benefit the South Bend Museum of Art.

JULY

• Berrien Springs Pickle Festival

11 a.m. July 4 │ Free;

Vendors, pickle fling, Big Wheel races, old fashioned pickle games, pickle decorating contest, Pickled Piper Tasting Room, sweet relish eating contest and dunk tank. History Center at Courthouse Square, 313 N. Cass St., Berrien Springs; berrienhistory.org/programs/.

• Concours D’Elegance at Copshaholm

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 8 │ $16 in advance, $20 at gate;

Premier celebration of automotive design, unique and rare vehicles, family friendly. Studebaker National Museum, 201 Chapin St., South Bend; tickets in advance, concoursatcopshaholm.org/tickets.

• Underground Railroad Days 2023

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 8-9 │Free;

Van tours of Kentucky Slave Raid of 1847; open house at three UGRR sites; Civil War soldier encampment; music in the park; displays and presentations in Vandalia Village Youth Center; food, arts and crafts vendors; 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.

• 61st Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 8; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 9 │$5; 12 and younger free;

172 artists, free activities at Krasl Art Center, advance ticket purchase encouraged. Lake Bluff Park, 520-598 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph; krasl.org/art-fair/event-information.

• Bristol Homecoming Festival

July 13 – 15 │ Free;

Live music each night. Children’s area on Friday night and Saturday. Fireworks at dusk on Saturday. Cummins Park, 200 W. Vistula St., Bristol.

• Nappanee Friday Fest

5 to 9 p.m. July 14 │ Free;

Entertainment, food, shopping, classic car show, live music by PS Dump Your Boyfriend. Downtown Nappanee, 201 W. Market St.; visitnappanee.com/nappanee-events.

• Dowagiac Summer Festival and Doe-Wah-Jack Bar-Bee-Que

12 to 9 p.m. July 14; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 15 │Free;

Family-friendly event, music, dance, kid’s interactive entertainment, games, rides, food trucks, artisans, vendors. Downtown Dowagiac; dowagiacchamber.com.

• Thrill on the Hill

July 14-16

500-foot waterslide through downtown Buchanan, live music, food trucks, games, activities, beer garden, all day sliding, adults- only night, Sunday is family day. Front Street, Buchanan; facebook.com/BuchanansThrillontheHill.

• Firefighter Blues Festival

Noon to 10 p.m. July 15 │$15;

1 p.m.: Local 362 All Stars

3 p.m.: The J R Clark Band

5 p.m.: Blue Lunch

7 p.m.: Funk Mojo Daddy

9 p.m.: Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers

Food, drinks, music, family friendly, bring chairs, no coolers. Kamm Island Park, 600 W. Front St., Mishawaka; firefightersblues.org.

• Annual Westside BBQ and Craft Festival

Noon to 4 p.m. July 23 │Free;

Chef stations with BBQ-themed foods for sale, live music, local artisans, crafters and vendors. Sponsored by Unity Gardens and American Culinary Federation. The Unity Gardens, 3701 Prast Blvd., South Bend, 574-222-2266; theunitygardens.org.

• Saugatuck Venetian Festival

July 28-29 │Free;

Friday: 7:15 p.m. Starfarm performs at Coghlin Park, corner of Culver and Griffith Streets, $10 per adult, ages 21 and older, food trucks available at 6 p.m. Saturday: Art Fair, 11 a.m. Dinghy Poker Run, Coghlin Park gazebo; 9:15 p.m. lighted boat parade. Saugatuck, Michigan.

• New Carlisle Hometown Days

July 28-30 │ Free;

Family-friendly fun, 3 to 9 p.m. Friday with fireworks; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Memorial Park, in the center of New Carlisle; schedule of events at hometowndays.net.

• SerbFest 2023

4 p.m. to midnight July 29 │Free;

Food, live music, dancing, cold drinks, bouncy house for kids; monetary donation to be collected to support Hope Ministries. Saints Peter and Paul Serbian Orthodox Church, 59238 Keria Trail, South Bend.

AUGUST

• 61st Annual Arts, Crafts & Music Festival

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 3-4; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5 │Admission charged;

Arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, entertainment. Outdoor concerts: 8 p.m. Aug. 3 – Steven Curtis Chapman, $65-$35, and 8 p.m. Aug. 4 – Diamond Rio, $50-$25 (purchase advance tickets online). The Barns at Nappanee, 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee; 574-773-4188; thebarnsatnappanee.com.

• Nappanee Friday Fest

5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 11 │ Free;

Entertainment, food, shopping, car and motorcycle show, live music by Soul Shot. Downtown Nappanee, 201 W. Market St.; visitnappanee.com/nappanee-events.

• 39th Annual Osceola Music Festival

Aug. 11-13 │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.

• Aviation Education Day

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 12 │ Free;

General aviation and commercial aircraft display, airfield tours, career/job fair, games, arts and crafts, food trucks, ground school presentations, Young Eagles introductory flights for children, and much more. Family-friendly. South Bend International Airport, airfield at the Studebaker Hangar, west of the main terminal, 4817 Lincoln Way W., South Bend, 574-282-4590; facebook.com/events/907253803964037.

• 26th Annual EnviroFest

3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 12 │$5 per family;

Food vendors, booths, raffle, silent auction, live music, kid’s area and entertainment, beer and wine garden, and more. Island Park, North Main and East Sycamore streets, Elkhart; elkhartenvirofest.com.

• Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival

Hamlet 50/50

7:30 p.m. Aug 17-19 and 22-26 and 2 p.m. Aug. 19-20 and 26-27 │ $75-$10

DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, University of Notre Dame; Shakespeare.nd.edu/shows.

• DTSB Art Beat 20th Anniversary

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 19 │Free;

Day-long celebration of our 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.

• Round Barn Car, Bike, Truck & Tractor Show

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 19 │Free;

Vehicle registration 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., fee charged. Music, food vendors, craft and vendor show. Fulton County Historical Society grounds, U.S. 31 and County Road 375 N., Rochester, 574-223-4436; fultoncountyhistory.org.

• Lubeznik Arts Festival

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT Aug. 19-20 │$5-Free;

Artists, local food vendors, indoor exhibitions, family activities, live mural competition. The exhibition “Vivian Maier: In Color” on display. Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. Second St., Michigan City, 219-874-4900; LubeznikCenter.org.

• St. Patrick Summer Festival

Noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 26 │Free;

Variety of foods including Polish, Vietnamese, Hispanic and more, kid’s games, live music from CMR Band. St. Patrick’s Parish Center, 309 S. Scott St., South Bend.

• 3rd Annual Food Truck and Tailgate Party

Time: TBD Aug. 26 │ Free;

Family event to watch Notre Dame vs Navy game on big screen, food trucks, activities for kids. Central Green, 300 S. Main St., Elkhart; Elkhart Parks Department 574-295-7275.

• Michiana Renaissance Festival

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 26-27 │ $12-Free;

Fun and educational activities for the whole family, 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.

• New Carlisle 10th Annual Beer & Wine Walk

5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 26 │$30; $15 for designated driver;

Taste a variety of wines and beers while strolling in downtown New Carlisle, purchase tickets at New Carlisle Fire Station, 204 E. Michigan St; discovernewcarlisle.com.

• 57th Annual Blueberry Festival

Aug. 31 – Sept. 4 │Free;

Crafts, vendors, food, carnival rides, balloon glow, sport tournaments, garden tractor pull, car show, live music and entertainment, more; no pets allowed. Centennial Park, 1660 N. Michigan St., Plymouth; blueberryfestival.org.

SEPTEMBER

• Michigan City Oktoberfest

Sept. 1-4 │ Free;

Multiple live music stages, food vendors, arts/crafts/merchandise vendors. Washington Park, Michigan City; emichigancity.com.

• St. Casimir Festival

1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 3 │ Free;

A festival to celebrate the parish and its rich Polish and Latino heritage. St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church, 1308 W. Dunham St., South Bend.

• LaPorte County Draft Horse Association 2023 Show

Sept. 7-9 │Free;

Hitch teams from across the Midwest, farm team, youth, halter competitions; bleacher seating or bring a chair, concessions or bring your own. LaPorte County Fairgrounds, 2581 Indiana 2, LaPorte; full list events at laportecodrafthorse.org/laporte-county-show.

• Middlebury Fall Festival 2023

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 8-9 │Free;

Homegrown vegetables and fruits, pumpkins, gourds, mums, woodcarvers in action, pottery and Amish art, bluegrass and gospel music in bandshell in Memorial Park, bring lawn chairs. Downtown Middlebury, Memorial Park, 105 N. Main St.

• Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival

Sept. 8-10 │Free; some events charge a fee;

Tastings and tours, 5K grape stomping, kayak race, contests, entertainment, carnival rides, fireworks, parade. Downtown Paw Paw, Mich.; wineandharvestfestival.com.

• Niles Scream Park

8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Sept. 8-30;

7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 6-28;

7 to 10 p.m. Sundays Oct. 8-29;

Black Out 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 3-4;

44 acres of blood-curdling fear and fun. Pricing is online only, $31-$10 (price is more at gate). Niles Scream Park, 855 Mayflower Road, Niles, 269-687-FEAR; haunted.org.

• Door Village Harvest Festival

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CDT) Sept. 9-10 │Free;

Scipio Township Park, 3501 W. Joliet Road, LaPorte; panoramanow.com/events or Facebook.com/doorvillageharvestfestival.

• 47th Annual Nappanee Apple Festival

Sept. 14-17 │Free;

7-foot baked apple pie, vendors, crafts, games, food, music, rides, contests, more. Downtown Nappanee; nappaneeapplefestival.org.

• Trail of Courage Living History Festival

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 │ $8-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; fultoncountyhistory.org.

• 2023 Fall Fest

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 16 │Free;

Family-friendly, critter barn, balloon twisters, Great Pumpkin festival and more. Lake Bluff Park, 520-598 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph; stjoetoday.com/fall or facebook.com and search 2023 Fall Fest.

• 24th Annual Sunflower Fair

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CDT) Sept. 16 │Free;

100 crafts and vendors, entertainment, food, kid’s activities, more. Michigan Avenue, downtown LaPorte; sunflowerfair.com.

• Four Flags Area Apple Festival

3 to 10 p.m. Sept. 28; 3 to 11 p.m. Sept. 29; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 30; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 1 │Free, $5 parking donation;

Parade, vendors, crafts, food, music, rides, games and lots of apples. 1740 Lake St., Niles, 269-683-8870; fourflagsapplefestival.org.

• Oktoberfest

Noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 29 │ Fee;

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.

OCTOBER

• Near Northwest Neighborhood Arts Café 2023

Noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 1 │Free;

Local artists with variety of artistic, musical and culinary talents, house tours. Rain or shine, fun for all ages. Corner of California and Portage, South Bend; nearnorthwest.org.

• Under the Harvest Moon Festival

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 │ Free;

Vintage farm tractors, music, food, antiques and collectibles, vendors, kid’s activities, fall produce. Downtown Dowagiac; dowagiacchamber.com.

• Niles Piecemakers Quilt Club Quilt Show

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 21 │ $10;

Quilts, vendors, gift boutique, silent auction, lunch by Apothica Tea. Hope United Methodist Church, 69941 Elkhart Road, Edwardsburg; nilespiecemakers.com.

• 18th Annual Haunted Woods Trail

7:30 to 11 p.m. Oct. 20-21 and 27-28 │$8-Free;

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Concessions available. Handicap accessible. Fulton County Historical Society grounds, 37 East 375 North, Rochester; fultoncountyhistory.org.

• Michiana Festival of Beers

3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 21 │ $50-$5;

$50 VIP early entry at 2 p.m. Entrance at Gate D. Commemorative 5 oz. sample mug and unlimited samples. Live music. Must be 21 and older. Four Winds Field, 501 W. South St., South Bend; festivalofbeers.us.

• Antiques & Collectibles Show and Sale

4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct 28 │$4;

Appraisals: $5 first item, $2 each additional item. Something for everyone. Fulton County Historical Society grounds, 37 East 375 North, Rochester; fultoncountyhistory.org.

• Unity Gardens SPOOKTACULAR Haunted Trail

5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27 │ Free;

Unity Gardens transforms into a haunted farm full of frights, hot chocolate, popcorn, live music, food trucks and local chefs. For all ages. The Unity Garden, 3701 Prast Blvd., South Bend, 574-222-2266; theunitygardens.org.

DECEMBER

• Elkhart Winterfest 2023

6 p.m. Dec. 1 │ Free;

Winterfest Parade along Main Street in Elkhart, tree lighting at Central Green, 300 S. Main St., Elkhart from 6 to 7 p.m. Then ice skate at NIBCO Water and Ice Park, 301 Nibco Parkway, Elkhart. Activities for everyone.

• Mishawaka Winterfest 2023

5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 2 │ Free;

Lighted parade, tree lighting, free ice skating, hot cocoa, ice carving, horse-drawn carriage rides, visit with Santa, more. Ironworks Plaza, 235 Ironworks Ave., Mishawaka; mishawaka.in.gov/parksandrecreation.

FEBRUARY 2024

• Ice Time Festival

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 3 │ Free, some items a charge;

Ice carvers, campfire, restaurant samples in Chili Crawl, s’mores. Dowagiac’s Central Business District downtown; dowagiacchamber.com.

County Fairs

• Starke County 4-H Fair

June 24-30; Starke County 4-H Fairgrounds, 400 Division St., Hamlet.

• St. Joseph County Fair

June 30 – July 8; St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, 5117 Ironwood Road, South Bend; 4hfair.com.

• LaPorte County Fair

July 8-15; LaPorte County Fairgrounds, 2581 Indiana 2, LaPorte; lpfair.com.

• Kosciusko County Fair

July 9-15; Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw; kcfair.com.

• Marshall County 4-H Fair

July 19-23; Marshall County 4-H Fairgrounds, 211 W. Walnut St., Argos.

• Elkhart County 4-H Fair

July 21-29; 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. 14-19; Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, 9122 Michigan 139, Berrien Springs; bcyf.org.

• St. Joseph County Grange Fair

Sept. 17-23; St. Joseph County Grange Fairground, 316 E. Charlotte St., Centreville; centrevillefair.com.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Festival Guide 2023: Local events, festivals, and fairs for the family