Plan to fly in Thursday, July 23rd, Fly out on Sunday, July 26th.

Obviously, there are no flights to Elkhart, so the following are airports near:

1. South Ben, IN 40 minutes-1 hour
2. Grand Rapids, MI 1.5 hours
3. Chicago, IL 2.5 hours
4. Indianapolis, IN 2.5 hours

• Glean New ideas to take back to your fair
• A Tour of their facilities
• Experience Harness Racing
• Opportunity to attend concerts by Brett Young, Ludacris, or Jamie MacDonald
• We will be visiting Shipshewana, an Amish town approximately 20 minutes away. It's a very interesting area with several hospitality locations which may be of interest for fairs with off season rental facilities.
• Group Dinners and Breakfasts
• Courtesy van transportation to & from the fair.

Thursday, July 23

Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites Goshen
2110 Keystone Drive
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 538-2027

Guests may request the Florida Federation Group Block when booking or use the provided link.

Book your group rate for Florida Federation Fairs

$169/nn

Dinner Thursday: Goshen Brewing Company
https://goshenbrewing.com/

Friday, July 24

Breakfast: Complimentary continental breakfast (6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.) at the hotel or Starbucks nearby walking distance.

Shipshewana Day: (30–35-minute drive)

What to do:

• Menno-Hof Mennonite Cultural Center – Opens at 10:00 a.m. | $9.50 | 1.5-hour tour.The Menno-Hof Interpretive Center is a non- profit information center that teaches visitors about the life of the Amish and Mennonites.
• Buggy Rides – $13 (15 minutes) or $25 (30 minutes).
• Lunch Options: Linder’s Tavern on Main; East of Chicago Pizza; Fireside Craft Burgers & Brew in downtown.
• Explore downtown shops -There are over 100 shops to see and explore
• Blue Gate Theatre – might want to go see a musical see link for showtimes and prices
  • https://www.thebluegate.com/shipshewana/blue-gate-theatre/schedule/
  Dinner (6:00 p.m.): Das Dutchman Essenhaus is a unique Amish-style dining ($20–$30). You may choose from buffet to table service. It on the way back to the hotel.

Saturday, July 25

Breakfast: Complimentary continental breakfast (7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.) or Starbucks nearby.

Elkhart County Fair Day:

Transportation to & from the Fair: Courtesy van or your own car

8:30 a.m. Arrival

9:00 a.m. Hometown Hero Day Salute

9:30 a.m. Agricultural Tour

Sunday, July 26

Group Breakfast – 9:00 a.m. (Tipsy Biscuit, Lux Café, Angel’s House of Pancakes)

Optional: return to Elkhart Fair or visit other Fairs close by.