Good morning, Elkhart.

Owner Kevin McGrath and manager Delaney McGrath will serve food at the upcoming Elkhart County 4-H Fair, offering homemade treats and community flavors — a local favorite among fairgoers.

Residents can look forward to enjoying a taste of tradition soon.

Today the Elkhart County 4-H Fair opens with its long-running Dog Club show, while a youth football clinic co-hosted by former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book & OSMC is set in Mishawaka on Sunday at 3 p.m. The Inclusive Art Fair returns to Howard Park on Monday.

The Elkhart County 4-H Fair opens today at Heritage Park as visitors enjoy a camel exhibit, a longstanding dog club show, and new contests (including a corny dad joke and an ugly dog competition) drawing large crowds.

At Camp Millhouse, a historic camp from the 1930s, kids are using their mobility devices to create murals in an inclusive art session unfolding today.

Local organizers say the activity promotes creative expression using everyday tools.

East Lincoln Avenue in Goshen reopened a month ahead of schedule after 18 months of work, easing traffic for the 4-H Fair that took place on Friday, Jul.

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Joshua Short interviewed the president of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair board and rode the Ferris wheel at the fair - a lively event that highlights local fun.

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.