For the first time in Elkhart County 4-H Fair history, fairgoers will be treated to an opening day that includes $5 First Friday specials. Whether sampling fair food favorites, admiring the view from atop the Ferris wheel during a free ride, or enjoying one of two live performances, your toughest decision will be choosing what to indulge in first. “We …
MEET THE MUSICIANS
JOHN KING John King took serious interest in guitar when he realized he could learn to play his favorite songs by ear — and then use that knowledge to write his own music. “I started by playing familiar melodies and turning them into funny songs with lyrics about my friends.” Although King performed in rock bands, his voice was pure …
Elkhart County 4-H Fair Concert Series extends to six-day run
The Elkhart County 4-H Fair Concert Series, renown for its top-class lineup, has added a sixth day to its traditional five-day run. A stellar showcase of musical talent is planned for the 2019 event. “We are thrilled to be able to expand our concert lineup to include two great performances on opening day of the 2019 fair. We hope to …
New contest dates, venues are fit for a queen
With the Elkhart County 4-H Fair planning season in full swing, queen pageant directors are preparing for a fresh take on a longtime fair tradition. Beginning in 2019, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Queen and Senior Queen will be crowned several days before the start of the fair. The 4-H Fair Queen pageant will be held at 3 p.m. July …
4-Hers help turn bottle caps into fair furniture
Seventy-five 4-Hers and community members gathered Saturday, February 9, to sort through bags of laundry detergent, sour cream, water bottle and just about every other kind of plastic cap. The group set aside 726 lbs. of clean, recyclable caps that will now be transformed into new benches for the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. The project brings together recycling, community service, …
Fair earns national, state awards
The Elkhart County 4-H Fair has brought home several awards from the Indiana Association of Fairs and Festivals and an agricultural award from the International Association of Fairs and Festivals. A 2018 fair favorite, Daisy Redhawk and her display inside Young MacDonald’s Farm this past summer earned first place from the international organization for a “program/event/exhibit designed to educate consumers/fair-going …
Elkhart County 4-H Fair-born ‘Dilly Dilly Pickle Dog’ earns nationwide fan base
Tim Yoder, a former fair president and current fair board member, is known for his creative — albeit sometimes unconventional — fair food concoctions, and the Dilly Dilly Pickle Dog is no exception. In the months since the 2018 Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Yoder’s latest, greatest idea featuring a hotdog-lined, deep-fried dill pickle has gained national attention, including THIS ARTICLE …
Take a Ride on the Information Highway to the Future at the 2019 Fair
Joshua Culp, the incoming Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board President, knew he wanted the theme and logo for the 2019 Elkhart County 4-H Fair to connect to his love of technology. Friday night, he unveiled the logo and theme to the fair board: “4-H the information highway to the future.” “4-H is the activity where our youth can learn and experience …
Elkhart County 4-H Fair Welcomes New Leader
Miranda Muir is the new general manager of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. Beginning mid-September, she will begin to oversee daily operations, personnel, financial reporting, facilities and fair board relations, while providing leadership and vision for the management and continued profitable growth of the fairgrounds — basically making “sure all the inner-workings are working together,” she said. Muir has a long …
Rain Didn’t Keep Crowds Away for Long
While stormy weather led to lower turnout the first few days of the fair, crowds later in the week brought overall attendance to expected levels. Attendance for the 2018 Elkhart County 4-H Fair totaled 196,131, according to the fair’s ticket committee. The opening Friday and Saturday of the fair were low because of severe rain storms, said Mary Nisly, director of …
Save big during opening day with $5 First Friday deals
For the first time in Elkhart County 4-H Fair history, fairgoers will be treated to an opening day that includes $5 First Friday specials. Whether sampling fair food favorites, admiring the view from atop the Ferris wheel during a free ride, or enjoying one of two live performances, your toughest decision will be choosing what to indulge in first. “We …
MEET THE MUSICIANS
JOHN KING John King took serious interest in guitar when he realized he could learn to play his favorite songs by ear — and then use that knowledge to write his own music. “I started by playing familiar melodies and turning them into funny songs with lyrics about my friends.” Although King performed in rock bands, his voice was pure …
Elkhart County 4-H Fair Concert Series extends to six-day run
The Elkhart County 4-H Fair Concert Series, renown for its top-class lineup, has added a sixth day to its traditional five-day run. A stellar showcase of musical talent is planned for the 2019 event. “We are thrilled to be able to expand our concert lineup to include two great performances on opening day of the 2019 fair. We hope to …
New contest dates, venues are fit for a queen
With the Elkhart County 4-H Fair planning season in full swing, queen pageant directors are preparing for a fresh take on a longtime fair tradition. Beginning in 2019, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Queen and Senior Queen will be crowned several days before the start of the fair. The 4-H Fair Queen pageant will be held at 3 p.m. July …
4-Hers help turn bottle caps into fair furniture
Seventy-five 4-Hers and community members gathered Saturday, February 9, to sort through bags of laundry detergent, sour cream, water bottle and just about every other kind of plastic cap. The group set aside 726 lbs. of clean, recyclable caps that will now be transformed into new benches for the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. The project brings together recycling, community service, …
Fair earns national, state awards
The Elkhart County 4-H Fair has brought home several awards from the Indiana Association of Fairs and Festivals and an agricultural award from the International Association of Fairs and Festivals. A 2018 fair favorite, Daisy Redhawk and her display inside Young MacDonald’s Farm this past summer earned first place from the international organization for a “program/event/exhibit designed to educate consumers/fair-going …
Elkhart County 4-H Fair-born ‘Dilly Dilly Pickle Dog’ earns nationwide fan base
Tim Yoder, a former fair president and current fair board member, is known for his creative — albeit sometimes unconventional — fair food concoctions, and the Dilly Dilly Pickle Dog is no exception. In the months since the 2018 Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Yoder’s latest, greatest idea featuring a hotdog-lined, deep-fried dill pickle has gained national attention, including THIS ARTICLE …
Take a Ride on the Information Highway to the Future at the 2019 Fair
Joshua Culp, the incoming Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board President, knew he wanted the theme and logo for the 2019 Elkhart County 4-H Fair to connect to his love of technology. Friday night, he unveiled the logo and theme to the fair board: “4-H the information highway to the future.” “4-H is the activity where our youth can learn and experience …
Elkhart County 4-H Fair Welcomes New Leader
Miranda Muir is the new general manager of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. Beginning mid-September, she will begin to oversee daily operations, personnel, financial reporting, facilities and fair board relations, while providing leadership and vision for the management and continued profitable growth of the fairgrounds — basically making “sure all the inner-workings are working together,” she said. Muir has a long …
Rain Didn’t Keep Crowds Away for Long
While stormy weather led to lower turnout the first few days of the fair, crowds later in the week brought overall attendance to expected levels. Attendance for the 2018 Elkhart County 4-H Fair totaled 196,131, according to the fair’s ticket committee. The opening Friday and Saturday of the fair were low because of severe rain storms, said Mary Nisly, director of …
Can You Handle the Ninja Experience?
The “ninjas” in the Ninja Experience at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair don’t need to visit the midway to spin upside down or hurl themselves in the air. They can do that all on their own. In this half-hour show, performers use their athleticism and agility to complete obstacles and some parkour and freerunning moves to flip and spin across stage. …
Laugh, gasp and applaud the Cincinnati Circus Company
You may not have heard that the Cincinnati Circus Company was coming to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, but this crew of four performers are putting on a show three times a day for the remainder of the fair. Shane, Courtney, Davina and Kevin make up the athletic circus crew that will make you laugh, gasp and applaud every day …
Opening Day 2018: Queen Contests, Cheerleading, Free Admission for Students, Veterans
Excited to get to the fair on opening day? Well, it’s here! The Elkhart County 4-H Fair officially opens today, July 20, at 8:30 a.m. Here are some highlights of what’s going on today, but check out the Elkhart County 4-H Fair website and program for everything that’s happening. Getting into the Fair Today is not only opening day, but …
Rachel Platten brings her ‘Fight Song’ to 4-H Fair Grandstand stage
Empowered the by her inspirational “Fight Song” single, pop singer-songwriter Rachel Platten will bring her entertaining musical style to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Platten, who began her career performing in coffee shops around New York City, will take to the 4-H grandstand stage for a show Wednesday, July 28, 2018. Grandstand seats for are free with the Fair admission ticket, …
LANCO, Walker Hayes added it Elkhart County 4-H Fair grandstand music lineup
Two talented young musical acts have been added to the 2018 Elkhart County 4-H Fair grandstand lineup. LANCO, a country act which also features an edge of blues and classic rock, will headline the Tuesday, July 24 show. Joining LANCO will be special guest star Walker Hayes. Grandstand seats for are free with the Fair admission ticket, but $35 reserved …
Elkhart County 4-H Fair preparing for an even bigger, better future
Visions for the Elkhart County 4-H Fair’s future are looking well beyond this summer’s 2018 run. In fact, a broad initiative is eyeing the next two decades and beyond. Coming generations of 4-H’ers and guests will share in a landscape being sculpted to make the already expansive fairgrounds bigger and better than ever. Tabbed as “The Master Plan” by the …
Daughtry to bring Grammy-nominated music act to 4-H grandstand for 2018
American Idol, meet the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. Chris Daughtry, who rose to national musical prominence with a powerful, popular run through the 2006 season of the hit television series “American Idol,” will bring his Grammy-nominated band, Daughtry, to the 4-H grandstand for a marquee Saturday night show in 2018. The concert is scheduled for July 21 at 8 p.m., …
Casting Crowns will perform at the 2018 Fair
Grammy award-winning group, Casting Crowns will be taking the grandstand stage Monday, July 23, during the 2018 Elkhart County 4-H Fair. The band currently holds the position as Billboard’s top-selling act in Christian music since 2007. CCM band Casting Crowns has achieved sales milestones with 10 million album sells including one RIAA 2x multi-Platinum album, four RIAA Platinum albums, two …
Elkhart County 4-H Fair board approves price adjustments for 2018 event
After nearly a decade of level pricing structure, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair will make adjustments for the 2018 event. Beginning next summer, gate entry at the fairgrounds during the Fair’s 9-day run will move to $10, though children age 9-and-under will still admitted free of charge. Online and pre-sale Fair tickets have been set at $8, and as an …
It’s a wrap: 4-H Fair draws near record numbers across the board
Fed by rain-free weather, a large Kids’ Day gate and a stuffed-to-the-rafters grandstand crowd for the final-night Demolition Derby show, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair rang up near record numbers for the 2017 edition. The nine-day run from July 21 to July 29 resulted in 202,560 guests at the 4-H Fairgrounds, including a single-day high of 27,178 on Wednesday, July …
MEET THE MUSICIANS
JOHN KING John King took serious interest in guitar when he realized he could learn to play his favorite songs by ear — and then use that knowledge to write his own music. “I started by playing familiar melodies and turning them into funny songs with lyrics about my friends.” Although King performed in rock bands, his voice was pure …
Elkhart County 4-H Fair Concert Series extends to six-day run
The Elkhart County 4-H Fair Concert Series, renown for its top-class lineup, has added a sixth day to its traditional five-day run. A stellar showcase of musical talent is planned for the 2019 event. “We are thrilled to be able to expand our concert lineup to include two great performances on opening day of the 2019 fair. We hope to …
2018 Fair Parade Back to Usual Route
While last year’s Elkhart County 4-H Fair Parade included a detour around downtown Goshen construction, this year’s route is back to the usual. The parade, set for Sunday, July 22, will once again begin at Linway Plaza, moving east along Lincoln Avenue, then south on Main Street and east on Madison Street, before a short jog south on U.S. 33 …
Rachel Platten brings her ‘Fight Song’ to 4-H Fair Grandstand stage
Empowered the by her inspirational “Fight Song” single, pop singer-songwriter Rachel Platten will bring her entertaining musical style to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Platten, who began her career performing in coffee shops around New York City, will take to the 4-H grandstand stage for a show Wednesday, July 28, 2018. Grandstand seats for are free with the Fair admission ticket, …
LANCO, Walker Hayes added it Elkhart County 4-H Fair grandstand music lineup
Two talented young musical acts have been added to the 2018 Elkhart County 4-H Fair grandstand lineup. LANCO, a country act which also features an edge of blues and classic rock, will headline the Tuesday, July 24 show. Joining LANCO will be special guest star Walker Hayes. Grandstand seats for are free with the Fair admission ticket, but $35 reserved …
Elkhart County 4-H Fair preparing for an even bigger, better future
Visions for the Elkhart County 4-H Fair’s future are looking well beyond this summer’s 2018 run. In fact, a broad initiative is eyeing the next two decades and beyond. Coming generations of 4-H’ers and guests will share in a landscape being sculpted to make the already expansive fairgrounds bigger and better than ever. Tabbed as “The Master Plan” by the …
Daughtry to bring Grammy-nominated music act to 4-H grandstand for 2018
American Idol, meet the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. Chris Daughtry, who rose to national musical prominence with a powerful, popular run through the 2006 season of the hit television series “American Idol,” will bring his Grammy-nominated band, Daughtry, to the 4-H grandstand for a marquee Saturday night show in 2018. The concert is scheduled for July 21 at 8 p.m., …
Casting Crowns will perform at the 2018 Fair
Grammy award-winning group, Casting Crowns will be taking the grandstand stage Monday, July 23, during the 2018 Elkhart County 4-H Fair. The band currently holds the position as Billboard’s top-selling act in Christian music since 2007. CCM band Casting Crowns has achieved sales milestones with 10 million album sells including one RIAA 2x multi-Platinum album, four RIAA Platinum albums, two …
Elkhart County 4-H Fair board approves price adjustments for 2018 event
After nearly a decade of level pricing structure, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair will make adjustments for the 2018 event. Beginning next summer, gate entry at the fairgrounds during the Fair’s 9-day run will move to $10, though children age 9-and-under will still admitted free of charge. Online and pre-sale Fair tickets have been set at $8, and as an …
It’s a wrap: 4-H Fair draws near record numbers across the board
Fed by rain-free weather, a large Kids’ Day gate and a stuffed-to-the-rafters grandstand crowd for the final-night Demolition Derby show, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair rang up near record numbers for the 2017 edition. The nine-day run from July 21 to July 29 resulted in 202,560 guests at the 4-H Fairgrounds, including a single-day high of 27,178 on Wednesday, July …
Elkhart County 4-H Fair preparing for an even bigger, better future
Visions for the Elkhart County 4-H Fair’s future are looking well beyond this summer’s 2018 run. In fact, a broad initiative is eyeing the next two decades and beyond. Coming generations of 4-H’ers and guests will share in a landscape being sculpted to make the already expansive fairgrounds bigger and better than ever. Tabbed as “The Master Plan” by the …
Elkhart County 4-H Fair board approves price adjustments for 2018 event
After nearly a decade of level pricing structure, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair will make adjustments for the 2018 event. Beginning next summer, gate entry at the fairgrounds during the Fair’s 9-day run will move to $10, though children age 9-and-under will still admitted free of charge. Online and pre-sale Fair tickets have been set at $8, and as an …
4-H Finds: Lost & Found collection at the Fairgrounds might surprise you
Think about it. Did you get home from your trip to this year’s Elkhart County 4-H Fair and realize you left something behind? Maybe you went to get your reading glasses and couldn’t find them. Don’t be shocked to discover that the 4-H office in Goshen has your item in hand. If you lost it, the Fair may have found …
It’s a wrap: 4-H Fair draws near record numbers across the board
Fed by rain-free weather, a large Kids’ Day gate and a stuffed-to-the-rafters grandstand crowd for the final-night Demolition Derby show, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair rang up near record numbers for the 2017 edition. The nine-day run from July 21 to July 29 resulted in 202,560 guests at the 4-H Fairgrounds, including a single-day high of 27,178 on Wednesday, July …
4-H Fair Day 9: A stunning week of fans, food and 4-H’ers hits final day
It’s been a whirlwind 2017 season for the Elkhart County 4-H Fair … a stunning week of fans, 4-H’ers, food and fabulous weather. Saturday’s forecast calls for more brilliant sunshine and a high in the upper 70s. The midway rides will open at noon and it’s the final Wristband Day. The $25 wristbands will be sold until 4:30 and can …
4-H Memories: Young family still finds way to enjoy ‘Daddy’s Fair’
Chloe Leighty knows there’s a county fair each year just a few miles from her Warsaw home. But there is nothing quite like, “Daddy’s fair.” For many of his 15 years as an Elkhart Truth reporter and for the last four summers as a volunteer freelance writer, Chloe’s dad, Justin Leighty, was a fixture at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. …
4-H Fair Day 6: A busy day for the kids on the midway and in the judging areas
It’s beautiful day to grab a fistful of tickets and enjoy some rides — but Wednesday is all about Kids’ Day. For all kids, midway rides only require 1 ticket from 1 p.m. until the 11 p.m. closing. For smaller children, a Super Special Kiddieland Wristband is available for $12, which can be used from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There’s …
4-H Fair Day 5: Martina McBride brings country superstar act to concert stage
The Elkhart County 4-H Fair concert has done it again, bringing yet another country music superstar to its grandstand stage. On Tuesday night, award-winning artist Martina McBride brings her renowned sound and will be joined by Amanda Watkins. McBride, a 14-time Grammy Award nominee, has been nominated more than 50 times for other music association honors since signed to RCA …
4-H Fair Day 4: Sweltering heat gone just in time for another Wristband Day
Phew! The humid, upper-80s heat which blanketed much of the Elkhart County’s 4-H Fair’s opening weekend is giving way to what looks like a spectacular weather day on Monday. Partly cloudy skies and more relaxing summer temperatures should brighten Day 4 at the Fairgrounds with an expected high around 75. It’ll provide the perfect backdrop for another 4-H Wristband Day. …
4-H Fair Day 3: Sunday’s lineup kicks off with a parade, wraps with powerful musical show
The 4-H Fair Parade is all but ready and lined up for another grand tour through Goshen. Led by Grand Marshal Dean Morehouse and newly-crowned Junior Fair Queen Samantha Shank, the bands, floats and displays will begin their trek beginning at Linway Plaza in Goshen at 1:30 p.m. and navigating their way to the grandstand at the Elkhart County …
Save big during opening day with $5 First Friday deals
For the first time in Elkhart County 4-H Fair history, fairgoers will be treated to an opening day that includes $5 First Friday specials. Whether sampling fair food favorites, admiring the view from atop the Ferris wheel during a free ride, or enjoying one of two live performances, your toughest decision will be choosing what to indulge in first. “We …
4-Hers help turn bottle caps into fair furniture
Seventy-five 4-Hers and community members gathered Saturday, February 9, to sort through bags of laundry detergent, sour cream, water bottle and just about every other kind of plastic cap. The group set aside 726 lbs. of clean, recyclable caps that will now be transformed into new benches for the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. The project brings together recycling, community service, …
Elkhart County 4-H Fair preparing for an even bigger, better future
Visions for the Elkhart County 4-H Fair’s future are looking well beyond this summer’s 2018 run. In fact, a broad initiative is eyeing the next two decades and beyond. Coming generations of 4-H’ers and guests will share in a landscape being sculpted to make the already expansive fairgrounds bigger and better than ever. Tabbed as “The Master Plan” by the …
Daughtry to bring Grammy-nominated music act to 4-H grandstand for 2018
American Idol, meet the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. Chris Daughtry, who rose to national musical prominence with a powerful, popular run through the 2006 season of the hit television series “American Idol,” will bring his Grammy-nominated band, Daughtry, to the 4-H grandstand for a marquee Saturday night show in 2018. The concert is scheduled for July 21 at 8 p.m., …
Casting Crowns will perform at the 2018 Fair
Grammy award-winning group, Casting Crowns will be taking the grandstand stage Monday, July 23, during the 2018 Elkhart County 4-H Fair. The band currently holds the position as Billboard’s top-selling act in Christian music since 2007. CCM band Casting Crowns has achieved sales milestones with 10 million album sells including one RIAA 2x multi-Platinum album, four RIAA Platinum albums, two …
4-H Fair Day 6: A busy day for the kids on the midway and in the judging areas
It’s beautiful day to grab a fistful of tickets and enjoy some rides — but Wednesday is all about Kids’ Day. For all kids, midway rides only require 1 ticket from 1 p.m. until the 11 p.m. closing. For smaller children, a Super Special Kiddieland Wristband is available for $12, which can be used from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There’s …
4-H Fair Day 3: Sunday’s lineup kicks off with a parade, wraps with powerful musical show
The 4-H Fair Parade is all but ready and lined up for another grand tour through Goshen. Led by Grand Marshal Dean Morehouse and newly-crowned Junior Fair Queen Samantha Shank, the bands, floats and displays will begin their trek beginning at Linway Plaza in Goshen at 1:30 p.m. and navigating their way to the grandstand at the Elkhart County …
Fair travel: Alternate routes, patience will help ease the traffic flow in 2017
Elkhart County 4-H Fair fans can relax and breathe easier. There are still plenty of ways to the fairgrounds this year even with the variety of road improvement projects in Goshen. And the new South Gate entrance route, completed in 2016, is being encouraged as a vital thoroughfare for fair-goers entering Goshen from all parts of the county. The gate …
When Is Road Construction A Good Thing? Right Now!
Road construction usually makes people groan, but the Elkhart County 4-H Fair has started a road project that should bring a smile to many people’s faces. Here’s why: It’s not causing any traffic problems. During the fair, it’s going to solve major traffic problems. Construction has started on our new road which runs from the fair parking lots to C.R. …
Did You See This Summer’s Performers On CMT?
The CMT Music Awards happened this week, and if you saw it, you saw three of the performers who are coming to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair this summer for our concert series. If you missed it, you have several chances to see a repeat on CMT this weekend. The awards show is scheduled to air tonight (June 6) at …