# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Elkhart Summer Celebration Cookout - Signature Event Fundraiser
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Summer Celebration Cookout -2026 Ruthmere Signature Event

Ruthmere Summer Celebration Cookout will be held on Saturday August 15 from 4-8 pm at the Beardsley Discovery Center!

- Premium Fare including grilled steak, salmon, portobello mushrooms and vegetables prepared on site, along with gourmet sides and cheesecake cups and brownies with toppings.
- Local craft beers including Brass Elk, Wedgewood, Iechyd Da, and Westwind on tap.
- Full bar with specialty cocktails just for the summer heat.
- Dance band Mr. Z performs in the dance tent.
- Corn Hole in the Havilah Beardsley House front yard!
- Main Street closed between Beardsley Avenue and Crawford Street for participant parking.

The Summer Celebration Cookout is a fundraiser event, not just a party. All proceeds support the Ruthmere Arts and History Campus. 

Summer Celebration Cookout is a 21 and over event. No exceptions.

REGISTER HERE: https://ruthmere.networkforgood.com/events/102617-summer-celebration-cookout
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkhart/elkhart-summer-celebration-cookout-signature-event-fundraiser/200030320285732
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, entertainment, music, food-drinks, parties, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 40

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Elkhart
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 819 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46514-2739, United States
- **lat**: 41.69369
- **long**: -85.97671
- **full address**: 819 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46514-2739, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Elkhart Summer Celebration Cookout - Signature Event Fundraiser being held?
  - **A:** Elkhart Summer Celebration Cookout - Signature Event Fundraiser takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 819 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46514-2739, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Elkhart Summer Celebration Cookout - Signature Event Fundraiser?
  - **A:** Elkhart Summer Celebration Cookout - Signature Event Fundraiser is organized by Ruthmere Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Elkhart Summer Celebration Cookout - Signature Event Fundraiser is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Elkhart, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Elkhart Summer Celebration Cookout - Signature Event Fundraiser sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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