ANNUAL EVENTS
May
Kite Day at the Mid-America Windmill Museum
Colorful kites of all sizes and shapes fly high over the grounds and serve as a sure sign of spring. This annual event, held on Mother’s Day, is a tradition that began in 2001. Click
here to visit their website!
Fairy Gnome & Troll Festival
Enjoy crafts & activities on Main Street from local venders and organizations.
Community Wide Garage Sale (Memorial Day Weekend)
The Kendallville Area Chamber of Commerce organizes a community wide garage sale for those in Kendallville. Please check our calendar for information on registering!
Blue Grass Festival (Labor Day & Memorial Day Weekends)
Join over 100 campers, along with thousands of bluegrass lovers during this three day festival in the Spring and Fall. Jim Winger: 260-918-4790.
July
Independence Day
Have some fun while listening to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic (Patriotic Pops) perform a variety of songs followed by fireworks over Bixler Lake!
Mid-July
Noble County 4H Fair
This event is held at the Noble County Fair Grounds, and showcases the achievements and and talents of local 4H members in various areas such as agriculture, livestock, crafts, and more.
August
First Saturday in August
Each year, Kid City takes over the Noble Co. Fairgrounds and serves as a place to educate and inspire youth from. The event is staged in a pseudo-city made up of five neighborhoods filled with fun, tangible learning experi-ences for children young and old. Becky Calhoun: 260-636-2320.
September
Blue Grass Festival (Labor Day & Memorial Day Weekends)
Join over 100 campers, along with thousands of bluegrass lovers during this three day festival in the Spring and Fall. Jim Winger: 260-918-4790.
Kendallville Car Show
This fun and unique car show attracts unique cars to downtown Kendallville each year. Come on out and see the variety for yourself while enjoying music and food vendors. Prizes are awarded in several categories.
Art on Main
Each year, Kendallville invites local artists to participate in a public art exhibition, which is then displayed on Main Street throughout the summer. One year it was birdhouses…another it was benches. Each year is something different and unique. At the end of the summer during the Kendallville Car Show, the items are auctioned off to the highest bidder and prizes are awarded.
October
Apple Festival
The Apple Festival, Kendallville’s “signature” festival, is a pioneer-themed weekend and is full of music, entertainment, food, demonstrations, art & crafts, and so much more. Come early if you want a good parking spot!
Amanda Taylor: 260-350-1119
Trick or Treat on Main
Trick or Treat safely with your family in downtown Kendallville. Storefront merchants will be passing out all sorts of candies and confections from 10-11am.
December
Windmill Winter Wonderland
The Windmill Winter Wonderland, an annual holiday tradition at the museum, amazes and enchants all who have the heart of a child! Enjoy all of the Christmas lights & decor and get a chance to meet Santa!
Click
here to visit their website!
Kendallville Christmas Parade
Line up on Main Street to enjoy the beautiful Christmas floats, the marching band, and the Christmas spirit! Make sure your children bring a bag to fill with candy and treats.