Come out
on Friday September 1st from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and again on Saturday
the 2nd from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The
community is planning live music, special events for young and old,
lots of food opportunities, historic tours around town, and a
special treat - tours of the Elkhart Cemetery Chapel, and music
performed on the chapels antique church organ.
There
will also be a painting of a historic mural wall on Saturday along
with a BBQ contest and a Homemade Pie contest both with cash prizes
awarded.
Complete
schedule:
Friday
evening kicks off the celebration featuring
Original art for sale at The Country Bumpkin Shop,
Bird Song Books and Vintage and Horsefeathers
Live music performed on acoustic guitars, classic strings and a jazz
combo
Food available at The Wild Hare Café from 5 to 8pm
Saturday
is a full day of activities for all ages and interests
8 a.m. - Biscuits and Gravy breakfast served at the Fellowship
Community Ctr.( old school- FCC)
9 a.m. - Swap or Shop Clothing Exchange in FCC
Live music performances throughout the Day
All day display of Antique Tractors and Engines, Motorcycles and
Bicycles
All day display of Vintage Classic Cars
Street Food available all day outside The Little Foxes Shop
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Blue Plate Specials served at The Wild Hare from 11
to 2pm
Slot Car Racing at Route 66 Model Raceway-- Special Races for kids
and Seniors
All day painting of a Historic Wall Mural of Elkhart and Route 66
All day Exhibition of friendly farm animals and Children's Petting
Zoo
Essential Oils Classes
Story Telling by Mike Anderson at the Library
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing and Make and Take Projects for the kids
Historic Tours by wagon with commentary by Bob McCue
Cemetery Chapel Tours and Music performed on the antique church
organ
BBQ contest with prize money awarded
Best Homemade Pie Baking Contest with cash prizes awarded
Grand Parade featuring a salute to our Senior Citizens
Talent Show with cash prizes awarded
Street Dance music supplied by Hi Tek Redneck
Festival
Maps are available from all shops and visitors information table
For more information and entry forms go to website
www.elkharthistorical society.org
[J Rob Wilson] |