# Festivals in Elkhart 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Elkhart 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Elkhart. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Elkhart, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Elkhart listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Elkhart

- **Event Name**: VIBRA FEST
  - **Description**: 🎶 Vibra Fest

¡La música, la cultura y la comunidad se unen en un solo lugar!

Únete a nosotros en el Vibra Fest, un festival comunitario gratuito organizado por la Biblioteca Pública de Elkhart, donde celebraremos la diversidad que hace única a nuestra c
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkhart/vibra-fest/200030384650656
  - **Venue**: Elkhart Public Library - Pierre Moran Branch
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, car-shows, sports, art, entertainment, football, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Elkhart Hispanic Heritage Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for the 5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 26th, as we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of our Hispanic community.
This year's festival will be our biggest one yet with:
🌮 More food vendors
🛍️ Mo
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkhart/elkhart-hispanic-heritage-festival/200030513564145
  - **Venue**: Downtown Elkhart
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, kids, entertainment, fireworks
- **Event Name**: Michael Charles headlining Island of Blues Festival
  - **Description**: “Touring his 19th international tour, the “Where to Next 2026” tour and known for his expressive guitar work and blistering guitar solos, Australian born, Chicago Blues Hall of Famer, Michael Charles, accompanied by a dynamic, well-rehearsed band, deliver
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkhart/michael-charles-headlining-island-of-blues-festival/200030564268307
  - **Venue**: Island of Blues Festival 200 East Sycamore Street , Elkhart, Indiana USA 46516
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Taste of Excellence Fest
  - **Description**: 📣 Save the Date 📣 
Taste of Excellence Fest 🌍🍽️

Mark your calendars!

Taste of Excellence Fest is coming to the Tolson Center for Community Excellence on October 3rd!

This celebration will highlight cultures from around the world through food,
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkhart/taste-of-excellence-fest/200029556916628
  - **Venue**: Tolson Center ∙ Centro Tolson
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art, calendar
- **Event Name**: Southgate Crossing Fall Fest
  - **Description**: 🍂 Southgate Crossing Fall Fest 🍂
Celebrate the Season at the Crossing!

Join us for a day of autumn fun, local shopping, and community spirit. Whether you’re looking for unique handmade gifts or your favorite household staples, there is something for ever
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkhart/southgate-crossing-fall-fest/200029547055934
  - **Venue**: 27751 County Road 26, Elkhart, IN, United States, Indiana 46517
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  - **Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, art, shopping, fall-festivals
- **Event Name**: A Taste of Ireland
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 27 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Oct 27 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkhart/a-taste-of-ireland/2300030214670222
  - **Venue**: The Lerner Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: 2026 Southgate Crossing Holiday Spectacular
  - **Description**: Join us for the Southgate Crossing Holiday Spectacular on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and Saturday, 14, 2026, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Discover a delightful variety of handmade artisan and craft vendors, delicious baked goods, uni
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Nov 13 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkhart/2026-southgate-crossing-holiday-spectacular/200030292085953
  - **Venue**: Southgate Crossing
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  - **Categories**: holiday
- **Event Name**: BRD ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR
  - **Description**: Discover a vibrant marketplace filled with talented artisans, delicious local food, live entertainment, and the incredible charm of beautiful Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

For more information
📧 Sabcreationkey50@gmail.com

✨ Highlights:
• Over 150 vendors acro
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 03:00 am – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkhart/brd-annual-holiday-craft-bazaar/200030569611002
  - **Venue**: 28082 County Road 4, Elkhart, IN 46514-8895, United States
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  - **Categories**: music, food-drinks, holiday, live-music, art, entertainment, dog
- **Event Name**: 6th Annual Waggin in the Woods
  - **Description**: Don't miss the 6th Annual Waggin' in the Woods event at the Elkhart Environmental Center! On September 27th, bring your family and furry pals to the EEC. There will be family and pet-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks and more! This is a FREE event
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkhart/6th-annual-waggin-in-the-woods/200030088379618
  - **Venue**: Elkhart Environmental Center
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, nonprofit, parades
- **Event Name**: SHEESHTober Fest
  - **Description**: SHEESHTober Fest is where community, culture, music, sports, and family fun come together for an unforgettable day!About this EventSHEESHTober Fest is where community, culture, music, sports, and family fun come together
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkhart/sheeshtober-fest/100001997339788073
  - **Venue**: 1320 Benham Ave
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  - **Price**: USD 15 to 365
  - **Categories**: festivals, sports, tournaments, music, art, food-drinks, entertainment, concerts, live-music, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Jingle & Mingle Market
  - **Description**: Jingle & Mingle Market
Saturday, December 5, 2026
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Kick off the holiday season at Southgate Crossing's Jingle & Mingle Market!
Shop from a wonderful selection of artisan makers, crafters, antique dealers, boutiques, specialty sho
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkhart/jingle-and-mingle-market/200030517852821
  - **Venue**: 27751 County Road 26, Elkhart, IN, United States, Indiana 46517
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## Trending Events in Elkhart

- **Event Name**: FREE CONCERT: Celebration Under the Stars featuring Boyz II Men and The Jacksons
  - **Description**: City of Elkhart and The Lerner Theatre are thrilled to welcome back Celebration Under The Stars featuring Boyz II Men and The Jacksons on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at 7:00pm.

This free community celebration, presented by The Elkhart County CVB and Frie
  - **Venue**: 410 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States, Indiana 46516
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- **Event Name**: Elkhart Labor Day Parade
  - **Description**: Celebrate Labor Day with one of Elkhart's favorite traditions!

Join the City of Elkhart on Monday, September 7, for the annual Labor Day Parade. The parade steps off at 11:00 a.m. and features local organizations, businesses, schools, community groups, b
  - **Venue**: Downtown Elkhart
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- **Event Name**: Elkhart Farmers Market
  - **Description**: 🥕 Elkhart Farmers Market 🥕
📅 May 2 – September 26
📍 Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart

The Elkhart Farmers Market returns for the season, bringing fresh food, local vendors, and community vibes to downtown Elkhart from May through September.

Shop a wide v
  - **Venue**: 200 Nibco Parkway, Elkhart, IN, United States, Indiana 46516
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- **Event Name**: VIBRA FEST
  - **Description**: 🎶 Vibra Fest

¡La música, la cultura y la comunidad se unen en un solo lugar!

Únete a nosotros en el Vibra Fest, un festival comunitario gratuito organizado por la Biblioteca Pública de Elkhart, donde celebraremos la diversidad que hace única a nuestra c
  - **Venue**: Elkhart Public Library - Pierre Moran Branch
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- **Event Name**: Island of Blues
  - **Description**: Get ready for one of Elkhart’s most-loved summer traditions. Island of Blues brings the soulful sounds of blues music to the scenic riverfront at Island Park for a day packed with live music, food, and festival fun.

Spend the day enjoying performances fr
  - **Venue**: Island Park
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- **Event Name**: Sunset Yoga on Jackson Rooftop
  - **Description**: Sunday wind down overlooking the city of Elkhart - enjoy a yoga flow followed by a refreshing glass of bubbly or mocktail.About this EventWe are switching it up this year and hope you will join us for SUNSET [ROOFTOP] YOG
  - **Venue**: The Jackson Rooftop
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- **Event Name**: Circus Vazquez at The Lerner Theatre
  - **Venue**: The Lerner Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Whose Live Anyway?
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Lerner Theatre
🏠 Address: 410 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516
🌆 City: Elkhart
📍 Location: 41.6842, -85.9716✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Whose Live Anyway?, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of tr
  - **Venue**: Lerner Theatre
- **Event Name**: Whose Live Anyway? | Official Ticket + Hotel Packages
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsWhose Live Anyway? has 26 upcoming events.
  - **Venue**: The Lerner Theatre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Elkhart?
  - **A:** VIBRA FEST (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm at Elkhart Public Library - Pierre Moran Branch), Elkhart Hispanic Heritage Festival (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at Downtown Elkhart), Michael Charles headlining Island of Blues Festival (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 08:00 pm at Island of Blues Festival 200 East Sycamore Street , Elkhart, Indiana USA 46516), Taste of Excellence Fest (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at Tolson Center ∙ Centro Tolson), Southgate Crossing Fall Fest (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 am at 27751 County Road 26, Elkhart, IN, United States, Indiana 46517).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Elkhart this weekend August 28–30, 2026?
  - **A:** VIBRA FEST (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm at Elkhart Public Library - Pierre Moran Branch).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Elkhart in August 2026?
  - **A:** VIBRA FEST (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm at Elkhart Public Library - Pierre Moran Branch).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Elkhart?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Elkhart on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Elkhart?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Elkhart?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Elkhart include Elkhart Public Library - Pierre Moran Branch, Downtown Elkhart, Island of Blues Festival 200 East Sycamore Street , Elkhart, Indiana USA 46516.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Elkhart?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Elkhart range from USD 15 to USD 365. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Elkhart?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Elkhart include Elkhart Public Library, Elkhart Sister Cities Association, Michael Charles.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Elkhart?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Elkhart.

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