Good morning, Elkhart.

The Elkhart County 4-H Fair started Friday — families enjoyed hands-on exhibits and contests as organizers said events will continue with extra activities for kids over the weekend.

More than 100 people gathered Saturday at Bonneyville Cemetery to honor William Tuffs (Indiana’s only known Boston Tea Party participant) as the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum placed the first commemorative marker for his grave in Indiana.

Volunteers planted trees during the annual Trees for the Hart event Saturday morning in Elkhart.

Jeff Zavatsky (director at the Elkhart Environmental Center) said the initiative helped make the city greener.

Amy’s Kitchen recalled over 180K cans of its lentil soup due to potential spoilage from a defect in the easy-open tab, affecting sales in Indiana among 28 states; customers should return cans (lot 60D0924, best-by April 2027) for a refund.

Saturday, Jul. 25, more than 60 high school volleyball teams from Indiana and Michigan competed in the first-ever Michiana Volleyball State Line Clash at the Mishawaka Fieldhouse ahead of the regular season.

Thirty-two programs took part in the early-season tournament.

Chicago Cubs legend Ben Zobrist returned to Four Winds Field Saturday for a meet-and-greet supporting his nonprofit Champion Forward, where fans snapped photos and collected autographs.

Meanwhile, over 60 teams from Indiana and Michigan competed in the first-ever Michiana Volleyball State Line Clash at Mishawaka Fieldhouse.

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.