People and Places along the Heritage Trail

November is just getting started and the leaves have changed their color.  But that doesn't mean that you need to get ready to go into hibernation!  We've got lots of great things in store for this month in Elkhart County.  This episode is filled with fun activities the Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department has planned and workshops that The Imagination Spot in downtown Goshen h...

Find beauty everywhere on the Elkhart County Art Trail We’ve been celebrating 15 fabulous years of Quilt Gardens throughout all of 2022 and while the world-renowned sculptor Seward Johnson’s stunningly realistic life-size bronze sculptures are getting ready to depart Elkhart County we've got a lot of talented artists who joined in the celebration with their creative and playful takes on public art...

Find beauty everywhere on the Elkhart County Art Trail We’ve been celebrating 15 fabulous years of Quilt Gardens throughout all of 2022 and while the world-renowned sculptor Seward Johnson’s stunningly realistic life-size bronze sculptures are getting ready to depart Elkhart County we've got a lot of talented artists who joined in the celebration with their creative and playful takes on public art...

Find beauty everywhere on the Elkhart County Art Trail We’ve been celebrating 15 fabulous years of Quilt Gardens throughout all of 2022 and while the world-renowned sculptor Seward Johnson’s stunningly realistic life-size bronze sculptures are getting ready to depart Elkhart County we've got a lot of talented artists who joined in the celebration with their creative and playful takes on public art...

We're kicking off the month of October by celebrating all things EPIC ART!  You can find beauty everywhere on the Elkhart County Art Trail and as the listeners know we celebrated 15 fabulous years of Quilt Gardens with world-renowned sculptor Seward Johnson’s stunningly realistic life-size bronze sculptures.  But that wasn't all!   Talented artists joined the celebration, with their...

We're wrapping up September with a fun episode with great things to see and do throughout Elkhart County in October! First, we catch up with the Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department to hear about their jam-packed October of events ... the Hispanic Heritage Fest, Trunk or Treat, Pinewood Not So Haunted Walk and a fun cult-classic drive-in movie at Ideal Beach. Then learn more about a fun partn...

We've been so excited to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail this year.  So many fun memories, stunning gardens, amazing visitors, superb volunteers, great photos and so much more! As we've said on this podcast before, celebrating with Quilt Gardens with the Epic Art Adventures has been so much fun! On this episode, you'll hear a little bit more about...

Northern Indiana is slowly swinging into fall weather which means there are fun festivities happening nearly every weekend! The other thing happening is great shopping in the vibrant downtowns of Elkhart County! We kick off today's episode with Stephenson's of Elkhart where we'll hear about shopping for wedding dresses, what trends are making their way into fall fashion and Lily gives us some insi...

We're still packing September with great things to see and do as we get into fall in Elkhart County!   First, get ready for some dog-friendly fun at the 2nd Annual Waggin' in the Woods at the Elkhart Environmental Center.  On September 25th, bring your family and furry pals to the EEC. There will  be family and pet-friendly activities, vendors, food by That Guys  Gourmet Rib an...

We're kicking off September with a jam-packed episode with great things to see and do as we get into fall in Elkhart County!   First, get ready for some fun in downtown Goshen for the September VOLKSfest First Friday !  Downtown Goshen’s groovy VolksFest packs an evening full of the things Goshen loves most: local “volks,” food and beer, downtown shopping, live music, family activities,...

The nights are getting cooler but the fun is still hot here in northern Indiana!  We're loading this podcast with fun ways to experience cool trucks, nature, the performance stage plus giving you some great tips on how to destress from such a fun summer! To kick off this episode we connect with Tanya, the Goshen Parks and Recreation Department superintendent, and chat about two fun events com...

We're beginning to see the end of summer here in northern Indiana but we've still got lots of fun ways to experience live music, outdoor fun and see some incredible acts. On today's episode we chat with Jesse, owner of Goshen Brewing Co , or GBCo as the locals call it!  Jesse shares all of the details about GoFest!, a fun music weekend happening in downtown Goshen. He tells us what acts are c...

August is continuing to be full of fun and adventures!  We know school is back in session and summer is winding down, but the fun events and great storefronts aren't!  In this episode, we talk to Annie from the Elkhart Environmental Center about EnviroFest !  Celebrating it's 25th anniversary this year, this fun family-friendly event is the largest in the region!  Annie tells u...

We're celebrating Episode 50 with information on a great BBQ fundraiser, where you can pick up some stunning home decor and an amazing classic car event you won't want to miss! We kick of the big 5-0 with Jim and Amanda from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County .  They share information on one of their FUNdraisers, BBQ & Brew Fest . This family-friendly event happens August 13 and f...

We're wrapping up July with some great things to see, do, experience and purchase. We hope the People & Places podcast helps you plan out some of your fun summertime adventures and more! On today's episode we chat with Jamison from the City of Elkhart Parks Department and he talks about new pickleball courts, the all-new Parks Passport plus shares information on some great park facilities that...

We're sliding into the end of July (which here in northern Indiana means hot, hot, HOT!) with some great updates about the Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail.  We've said it a few times ... this is the 15th anniversary of the Quilt Gardens and we're excited to be celebrating the gardens, the murals, the volunteers, the locations and so much more! We also connect with the Goshen Parks and...

Summer in Elkhart County is jam-packed with fun in every part of the Heritage Trail!  We hope the People & Places podcast helps you plan out some of your fun summertime adventures and more! On this episode, we learn more about whats in store for the 2022 Elkhart County 4-H Fair , one of Elkhart County's largest events! You'll hear about everything from what days are ride specials, to the...

We've got an awesome episode jam-packed with fun ways to learn more about the history and heritage found in Elkhart County, Indiana!   Did you know that Elkhart County produces over 80% of all RVs built in the U.S. and that more than eight in ten RVs shipped in North America are made right here?!  That means we host a lot of RV rallies and the FROG International Rally is one of the large...

We're wrapping up June with some fun ways to experience live music, outdoor fun and learn local history. On today's episode we chat with Michelle Frank, executive director of The Lerner in downtown Elkhart.  Michelle shares some upcoming events happening on the beautiful stage inside The Lerner along with some great outdoor events happening on the Central Green stage. Then Jule Parke, directo...

We're back with more things to see and do in Elkhart County this summer! First, we check in to see what's happening the next couple of months in Goshen during First Friday!  This monthly downtown block party showcases artists, entertainers, and independently-owned businesses, attracting thousands of visitors throughout the year. Then put on your walking shoes and get ready to hit the pavement...

Thanks for streaming another episode of the People & Places along the Heritage Trail podcast! In this episode you'll hear from Jasmine Wall, owner of The Imagination Spot in downtown Goshen. Jasmine shares some details about how she started The Imagination Spot, what kind of unique finds she has in her storefront and how you can get the cutest custom invitations created for your next event. Th...

We're nearly halfway through Season 2 of the People & Places along the Heritage Trail podcast! In this episode you'll hear from Jeanne Kern, owner of The Vine in downtown Elkhart. Jeanne shares some details about their food and drink menu, plus how she got started at The Vine.  Then Eric Garton, executive director of Wellfield Botanic Gardens, shares the details of the 2022 Groovin' in th...

Welcome back to another great episode of the People and Places along the Heritage Trail podcast where we share with you fun events, places to visit and introduce you to the makers that help shape Elkhart County as a Well Crafted place. Today you'll hear about some fun events we've got coming up later this month - the Pumpkinvine Bike Ride and the Elkhart Jazz Festival . You'll also hear about some...

he Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail joins quilting, gardening, and art into a one-of-a-kind event featuring   more than a million vibrant blooms in 17 gigantic Quilt Gardens and celebrates hand-painted art with 25 super-sized Quilt Murals. As we  gear up for the Quilt Gardens to start on May 30th, this Quilt Gardens mini-series will give you the inside scoop as Sonya Nash...

The Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail joins quilting, gardening, and art into a one-of-a-kind event featuring  more than a million vibrant blooms in 17 gigantic Quilt Gardens and celebrates hand-painted art with 25 super-sized Quilt Murals. As we gear up for the Quilt Gardens to start on May 30th, this Quilt Gardens mini-series will give you the inside scoop as Sonya Nash, Quilt Gar...