# 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**: 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**: 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**: 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 5 to 365
  - **Categories**: festivals, sports, tournaments, music, art, food-drinks, entertainment, concerts, live-music, food-truck-festivals
- **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 (-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**: parades, food-drinks, nonprofit
- **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**: 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
  - **Venue**: Downtown Elkhart
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- **Event Name**: Conn Selmer Jazz Orchestra Concert Featuring Sean Jones and Special Guests
  - **Description**: Experience an evening of jazz at The Lerner Theatre with the Conn Selmer Jazz Orchestra, featuring internationally acclaimed trumpeter and Bach Artist Sean Jones, with special performances by the Frownin’ Mawgs and the Elkhart High School Jazz Ensemble on
  - **Venue**: 410 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States, Indiana 46516
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- **Event Name**: Island Park Trunk or Treat
  - **Description**: Grab your costumes and your candy buckets. Island Park Trunk or Treat is back for a fun, family-friendly Halloween event in downtown Elkhart.

Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating from creatively decorated trunks in a safe, walkable setting, all while soaking
  - **Venue**: Island Park
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- **Event Name**: Bert Kreischer
  - **Venue**: The Lerner Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Garden of Villains
  - **Description**: Heroes and Villains invade Wellfield! Presented in partnership with the Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum, and Michiana's Premier Cosplay Group Comic-Collection Of Michigan Indiana Cosplayers,   this Halloween-themed event combines the natural beauty of Wel
  - **Venue**: 1011 N Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States, Indiana 46514
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- **Event Name**: Bert Kreischer at The Lerner Theatre
  - **Venue**: The Lerner Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Premier Arts Presents: Sister Act
  - **Venue**: The Lerner Theatre
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- **Event Name**: ElkhartRail175 Anniversary Celebration
  - **Description**: 🥳 Join us at the museum on October 3 from 11 AM to 4 PM for an unforgettable day filled with history and fun at the very location the first train passed through!
Visitors will receive a coupon for a free snow cone from Kona Ice and free popcorn when they
  - **Venue**: 721 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States, Indiana 46516
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- **Event Name**: Art Walk Wednesdays
  - **Description**: 🎨 Art Walk Wednesdays 🎨
🗓 Last Wednesday of the Month | May – September
📍 Downtown Elkhart
🤝 In partnership with the Downtown Elkhart Merchants Alliance

Art Walk Wednesdays return to downtown Elkhart for a season of creativity, community, and midweek fun
  - **Venue**: Downtown Elkhart
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Elkhart?
  - **A:** Elkhart Hispanic Heritage Festival (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at Downtown Elkhart), 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), A Taste of Ireland (Tue Oct 27 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Lerner Theatre), 2026 Southgate Crossing Holiday Spectacular (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Southgate Crossing).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Elkhart today September 26, 2026?
  - **A:** Elkhart Hispanic Heritage Festival (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at Downtown Elkhart).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Elkhart this weekend September 25–27, 2026?
  - **A:** Elkhart Hispanic Heritage Festival (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at Downtown Elkhart), 6th Annual Waggin in the Woods (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 11:00 am at Elkhart Environmental Center).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Elkhart in September 2026?
  - **A:** Elkhart Hispanic Heritage Festival (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at Downtown Elkhart), 6th Annual Waggin in the Woods (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 11:00 am at Elkhart Environmental Center).
- **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 Downtown Elkhart, Tolson Center ∙ Centro Tolson, 27751 County Road 26, Elkhart, IN, United States, Indiana 46517.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Elkhart?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Elkhart range from USD 5 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 Sister Cities Association, Tolson Center ∙ Centro Tolson, Southgate Crossing.
- **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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