If you are currently planning trips and travel for 2024, make sure not to leave out Northern Indiana’s Kosciusko County! We have many large festivals events coming up this year with something for everyone, with festivals centered around bicycles, tomatoes, jazz, art, and even eggs! Read on to discover the events you can’t miss next year in Kosciusko County.
Fat & Skinny Tire Fest
May 17th-19th – 10:00 AM-9:00 PM – Winona Lake & Warsaw
Fat & Skinny Tire Fest is a fun-filled weekend centered around bringing cycling enthusiasts and participants together to share the enjoyment of cycling and the health-related benefits that riding a bike can provide.
Milford Family Fun Fest
May 25th – 10:00 AM-8:00 PM – Milford
If you are looking for some classic family fun and a carnival atmosphere, then the Milford Family Fun Fest is the ideal event.
Milford Makers Market
May 25th – 9:00 AM-2:00 PM – Made On Main, Milford
Enjoy this Makers Market brought to you by Made on Main in Milford, featuring local artisans and their products.
Wawasee Fine Arts Festival
May 25th – 9:00 AM-4:00 PM – Oakwood Resort, Syracuse
The Chautauqua-Wawasee is holding the 8th Annual Wawasee Oakwood Fine Arts Festival on May 25th in the park of Oakwood Resort in Syracuse.
Mentone Egg Festival
May 30th, 31st & June 1st – All Day Event – Mentone
The Mentone Egg Festival will be held on June 1st. 2nd & 3rd. The three-day event features entertainment, games, food, a parade in the downtown area, and much more.
Village Art Fair
June 1st & 2nd – 10:00 AM-5:00 PM – Village at Winona, Winona Lake
The annual Art Fair is one of the Village’s most popular events! Visit both Saturday and Sunday to browse and buy artwork from nearly 70 juried vendors from across the country. The weekend also features live music, kid’s activities, and food vendors. Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Kosciusko County Fair
July 7th-13th – 9:00 AM-11:00 PM – Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw
The 107th Kosciusko County Fair is upon us. The 2024 Kosciusko County Fair will start from July 7th to July 13th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Village Jazz Festival
July 27th -All Day Event – Winona Lake
Join us at the Winona Heritage Room for a day of free live jazz and entertainment. There will be a variety of jazz styles and bands both large groups and small ensembles.
Dixie Day Festival
July 28th – 10:00 AM-4:00 PM – North Webster
The Dixie Day Festival has something for everyone, with extra cruises on the Dixie Sternwheeler, a 5k, arts/crafts fair, an open-air market, antiques, a food court, car, truck & tractor show. Don’t miss this celebration in North Webster.
Feria Guadalupana
August 10th -10:00 AM-6:00 PM – Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Sanctuario Dioesciano, Warsaw
The Guadalupana fair has become a beautiful tradition in Warsaw. The fair is carried out in the facilities of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe and will happen on August 10th.
Canal Days
August 24th – 10:00 AM-6:00 PM – The Village at Winona, Winona Lake
Join us for Canal Days in The Village at Winona, our annual end-of-summer event. The day includes family-friendly activities, craft and art booths, food vendors along the canal, and a variety of kid’s activities. The day ends with a cardboard boat race along the canal.
Heirloom Tomato Festival
August 24th – 10:00 AM-4:00 PM – Brower Park, Pierceton
The Heirloom Tomato Festival at Brower Park in Pierceton includes a judged Agricultural Art Show with people’s choice, a 5K run/walk, an exhibit of over 100 heirloom tomatoes, complimentary tasting, live music, and their largest heirloom tomato contest.
Celebrating Us Festival
September 14th – Downtown Warsaw
Celebrating Us is One Warsaw’s annual celebration of the diversity of organizations, ethnicities, cultures and all that make our community special in Kosciusko County. The annual event is made possible by the participating community members, organizations, volunteers, and performers that make it possible.
Syracuse Fall Festival
October 7th – 10:00 AM-2:00 PM – Lakeside Park, Syracuse
This family-friendly event is hosted alongside the final date of the Artisans & Farmers Market and will feature several fall-themed activities including hayrides, pumpkin decorating, a petting zoo, pony rides, games, antique tractors, live music, food vendors, and more. Come celebrate at Lakeside Park this fall.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 16th – 3:30 PM-6:30 PM – The Village at Winona, Winona Lake
The Village Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held in Winona from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM on November 16th.
Heritage Primitive Gathering Show
December 7th – 9:00 AM-3:00 PM – Pierceton Elementary School, Pierceton
The Heritage Gathering Primitive Show is located at Pierceton Elementary School from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Wonderful assortment of primitive and vintage items. Shop from dozens of amazing primitive crafters and antique dealers.
Engage Kosciusko Passports
Earn prizes and receive discounts at area businesses with our free, digital passports. Be entered to win $100 in Kosciusko Cash by completing any of the Sip & Savor Passports, and win a prize after visiting just five locations on any of our Challenge Passports.
Whether you are a visitor to our county looking for things to do in the area, or you are a long-time resident looking to explore your own area more, these passports offer something for everyone. You’re just a couple of clicks away from your next adventure!
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