Good morning, Elkhart.

Earlier this week, the Goodyear Blimp Wingfoot One landed at Elkhart Municipal Airport, drawing locals who gathered to see it up close before it headed to Oshkosh for the annual air show.

Mamas Against Violence will host a fundraising event next month to support families grieving gun violence.

The group was founded after a mother turned her personal loss into a call for community healing.

The Window has extended its reopening timeline while pausing programming for 30 days as it works to raise roughly $300,000 for a full restart.

Community support remains strong through Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels and Mail Services (with partners such as the Salvation Army).

Nearly 100 RV owners have gathered at Twin Mills Campground in Howe for the four-day Lippert Getaway Rally (returning after a two-year pause) that offers live entertainment, factory tours, and the chance to connect with rig builders.

Elkhart Art Walk returns downtown on Wednesday, July 29 from 5-8 p.m. Local artists will display work at various locations, with live music, a film premiere and an after-hours concert inviting community members to enjoy family-friendly art and activities.

School officials at Granger Christian announced that no 2026-2027 school year will be held, leaving families of roughly 85 students scrambling for alternatives & searching for new schools as classes were set to begin soon.

East Lincoln Avenue in Goshen reopened Thursday after 18 months of construction that added a new water main + storm sewers, sidewalks, curbs and fresh pavement ahead of the Elkhart County 4‑H Fair.

Niblock Excavating handled the project.

Gov Mike Braun announced $9.1 million in grants to expand apprenticeship opportunities in advanced manufacturing & provide training for adults in correctional facilities.

The state aimed to boost workforce skills by increasing registered apprenticeships and industry training opportunities.

Brett Young Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of country music with Brett Young at a local favorite venue.

Charley Crockett Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music with Charley Crockett at the fairgrounds.

Bluey's Big Play

6-9 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience Bluey in a vibrant live theatre adaptation with puppets.

Wyatt Marshall Live at Fruit Hills Winery

2-5 p.m. — Fruit Hills Winery & Orchard — Food available from Taste of Caribbean — Enjoy live country music from rising star Wyatt Marshall on the deck.

BBQ & Brew Fest 2026

4-10 p.m. — Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds — $80 adults, $45 designated drivers, $20 students, free for kids under 12 — Enjoy craft beer, burgers, and live music while supporting a great cause.

Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Festival featuring The Bar-Kays

7-10 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $64 – $167.10 — Celebrate the legacy of Leroy Robinson with a night of Southern Soul and R&B featuring Lakeside and T.K. Soul.