There’s a reason customers feel treated like family when they dine at downtown Elkhart’s The Vine. That’s just how the staff at The Vine rolls: Everyone is family. Jeanne Kern, the owner of The Vine with her husband, Tom, since 2016, set the tone as soon as she took the reins. “We talked…
You won’t go thirsty looking for a tasty handcrafted brew and cocktails in Elkhart County. Pull up a stool at these craft breweries and eateries along the Heritage Trail. Goshen Brewing Co. The tap list never disappoints here. The kitchen turns out an amazing fusion of Southern smoked fare with a…
Boy, does a hot steaming cup of coffee sound good right now. No matter where you are in Elkhart County, getting your caffeine fix is a breeze. Even better, these spots also come with scrumptious treats and tasty breakfast or lunch items. (Dine-in practices vary by location, so check before you go.)…
Here are some great options for Thanksgiving Day Dine-IN and Carryout options. Thanksgiving Dine-IN The Barns at Nappanee, Nappanee November 28, 10 am - 4 pm Join us for a Thanksgiving buffet Thursday, November 28th! We've got all the fixin's! Cracker Barrel, Elkhart Thanksgiving Day Hours;…
The autumn leaves have changed and nights are getting cooler. It’s fall and that means time for family and friends to gather for fun festivals, outdoor activities, and great food and drink throughout Elkhart County. Clue: The Musical See the famous board game come to life as a musical in the Round…
Apples, smiles and memories are plentiful on a day at Kerchers Sunrise Orchard The smiles tell Maureen Kercher that her family made the right decision. Every fall, hundreds of kids — maybe even thousands — arrive at Kerchers Sunrise Orchard on the south side of Goshen. Many of them are here on…
Looking for some fun things to do with your family? There are plenty of kids activities, concerts and theater, and family-friendly festivals to keep you busy through the last days of summer. Quilt Gardens Keep the summer vibes going by checking out the 13 gloriously blooming Quilt Gardens along the…
The Nappanee Apple Festival is home to Indiana's largest 7-foot baked apple pie and comes out of the oven just in time to kick off the festival! We were even chosen as #1 in the State of Indiana in the Top Ten Fall Festival Signature Food Items for our 7-foot apple pie in 2013 & 2016! Known for our…
Here's a guide to the best places to witness the magic of fall colors in Elkhart County. Generally the best time to enjoy peak fall color is mid-October. Bristol: Bonneyville Mill County Park Elkhart: Wellfield Botanic Gardens (Photo Courtesy: Wellfield Botanic Gardens) Goshen: Kercher's…
The heirloom quilts at the Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale will knock your socks off. Enter the bidding or just gorge on doughnuts, funnel cakes or pie as auctioneers wrangle sales for quilts, antiques, toys and other wares. September 27-28, 2024…