Elkhart Sesquicentennial

Come celebrate Elkhart's Birthday in downtown Elkhart!

Friday, September 5th

Food vendors Open 5pm-11pm - Beer Garden open in the evening
7-8:30pm "American Songbook" 150 Years of Music - The Elco
8-9:30pm 5 musical groups along the Elkhart Riveralk with luminaires
9:15-10:45pm Tim Cunningham performs at INOVA FCU
10:50-11:20pm Laser Light Show on side of INOVA FCU

Saturday, September 6th

Food vendors Open 5pm-11pm - Beer Garden open in the evening
9am Adult Team Spelling Bee - The Elco
10:30am Old Time Games for kids - NIBCO Water & Ice Park
-Kids Vintage Baseball
-Kids Spelling Bee
12:30pm Pet Parage - Main Street
1-3pm Parade with street entertainers throughout the day, clowns, stilt walker, mime, and juggler (with toys for kids)
3:15pm Parade winners announced at Civic Plaza
3:30-4:30pm US Navy Quintet - Civic Plaza
5-6pm Elkhart Municipal Band - Civic Plaza
6:15PM Beard and Mustache Contest winners will be announced - Civic Plaza
6:30-7:30pm Truth in Jazz - Civic Plaza
8pm Art and Essay Winners announced at INOVA FCU
8:15-9:30pm Tim Cunningham - INOVA Stage
9:45-10PM Fireworks - Civic Plaza

Sunday, September 7th

Food Vendors Open 11am-4pm
11:30-12:30pm Vibe Nation - Civic Plaza
1-4pm Ruthmere Walking Tours - Ruthmere House-Family Free Day
12-1:30pm Mayor's River Cruise with 10 piece Vintage Brass Band, boat lunch, limited seating. Call 574.295.7110 to reserve your seats
1-2pm T. Hadley Choir - Civic Plaza
2:30-4pm Lee Greenwood - The Elco

Location: downtown Elkhart
Admission: Free
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