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I’m so glad you’re here. The goal of unparalleled service is at the forefront of our minds each and every day. We are here to serve you and make the City of Elkhart a better place to live and work.
This website was designed with the goal of unparalleled service as the top priority. From leaf pickup to building permits to job applications and more, we hope this website is your one-stop-shop for all things Elkhart.
Mayor Rod Roberson

Welcome.

I’m so glad you’re here. The goal of unparalleled service is at the forefront of our minds each and every day. We are here to serve you and make the City of Elkhart a better place to live and work.
This website was designed with the goal of unparalleled service as the top priority. From leaf pickup to building permits to job applications and more, we hope this website is your one-stop-shop for all things Elkhart.
Mayor Rod Roberson

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May 2025

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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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Plan Commission
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join   Join the meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2317 323 9808 Meeting password: Plan2025   Meeting Packet PC-PACKET-5.5.25 , ...
City Council Meeting
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
VIEWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION-May 5, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENGA & PACKET for MAY 5, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING , ...
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Board of Public Works
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Public Meeting of the Board of Public Works: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/join J , ...
Economic Development Commission Meeting
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
2025-5-6 Notice of Economic Development Commission Meeting Economic Development Commission Meeting Packet   Economic Development Commission Meeting Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2307 830 6 , ...
Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
2025-5-6 Notice of Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting 2025-5-6 Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting Agenda   Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join by meeting number Meeting num , ...
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Hummingbird Yard Art Workshop
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us at the Elkhart Environmental Center for a brand new program this spring, our Hummingbird Yard Art Workshop! Attendees will learn all about our endearing migratory hummingbird species, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, during an informative presentation. Afterwards, guests will create a mosaic garden stepping stone , ...
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Board of Zoning Appeals
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join   Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2318 580 8583 Meeting password: BZA2025   Meeting Packet BZA-05.8.25-PACKET_Redacted       , ...
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Redevelopment Commission Pre-Agenda Meeting
9:00 am - 10:00 am
2025-5-9 Notice of Redevelopment Commission Pre-Agenda Meeting 2025-5-13 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Draft Agenda Redevelopment Pre-Agenda Meeting Friday, May 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code):  2305 817 09 , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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Police Merit Commission
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Public Meeting of the Police Merit Commission: Monday, May 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/jo , ...
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Board of Public Safety
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Public Meeting of the Board of Public Safety: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/jo , ...
Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
2025-5-13 Notice of Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting 2025-5-13 Aurora Capital Development Corporation Agenda 2025-5-13 Aurora Capital Development Corporation Packet   Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex , ...
Redevelopment Commission Meeting
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2025-5-13 Notice of Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Meeting 2025-5-13 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Agenda 2025-5-13 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Packet   Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Meeting Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join by , ...
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Lerner Theatre Governing Board
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Public Meeting of the Lerner Governing Board: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/j , ...
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Quilt Garden Planting
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Help plant the quilt garden at the Elkhart Environmental Center (EEC)! This year, we’re planting a bird pattern. We are picking up plants the morning of Thursday, May 15 and will be planting until the garden pattern is complete! Planting will start when the plants arrive at the EEC around 12 PM. Volunteers can , ...
Elkhart Historic & Cultural Preservation Commission Meeting-CANCELLED
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Elkhart Historic & Cultural Preservation Commission Meeting: Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. – CANCELLED DUE TO NO QUORUM  , ...
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Quilt Garden Planting (If Needed)
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Help plant the quilt garden at the Elkhart Environmental Center (EEC)! This year, we’re planting a bird pattern. We are picking up plants the morning of Thursday, May 15 and will be planting until the garden pattern is complete! Planting will start when the plants arrive at the EEC around 12 PM. Volunteers ca , ...
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Quilt Garden Planting (Rain Date)
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Help plant the quilt garden at the Elkhart Environmental Center (EEC)! This year, we’re planting a bird pattern. We are picking up plants the morning of Thursday, May 15 and will be planting until the garden pattern is complete! Planting will start when the plants arrive at the EEC around 12 PM. Volunteers ca , ...
Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association Meeting
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2025-5-19 EUEA Meeting Agenda Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association Board Meeting Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Annex Building Conference Room Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Meeting Number (access code): 2306 061 7068 Meeting Password: EUEA , ...
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Park & Recreation Board Meeting
5:00 pm
INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIEWING AND PUBLIC COMMENT This meeting of the Elkhart Park & Recreation Board will be held electronically via WebEx and Facebook Live. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. The public may view and attend the meeting by going to the following link: https://coei.webex.com The Event Number is 157 658 8 , ...
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Human Relations Commission – Executive Meeting (Closed to the Public)
9:00 am - 10:00 am
                      HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION EXECUTIVE MEETING AGENDA   Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 9:00 am   LOCATION:  201 South Second St., City Annex Conference Room   Call to Order New Business Commission Discussion Training – VAWA Training – Say This, Not That Adjournment     , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Workshop ~ Informational Session
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District at the EEC on Tuesday, May 27th for a Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Workshop! From 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, learn about how you can install and maintain both rain gardens and rain barrels in your own backyard to help conserve water. Registration is free, but space , ...
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Board of Aviation Commissioners Meeting
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Beginning Birder Series
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Want to start birding in 2025, but you don’t know where to start? Consider joining our brand new series designed for people who are just getting started with birding! Join EEC staff as we go through the introductions of birding, including: Binocular use and maintenance Identification of birds in our region Guide , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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Plan Commission
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join   Join the meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2317 323 9808 Meeting password: Plan2025   Meeting Packet PC-PACKET-5.5.25 , ...
City Council Meeting
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
VIEWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION-May 5, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENGA & PACKET for MAY 5, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING , ...
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Board of Public Works
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Public Meeting of the Board of Public Works: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/join J , ...
Economic Development Commission Meeting
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
2025-5-6 Notice of Economic Development Commission Meeting Economic Development Commission Meeting Packet   Economic Development Commission Meeting Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2307 830 6 , ...
Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
2025-5-6 Notice of Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting 2025-5-6 Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting Agenda   Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join by meeting number Meeting num , ...
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Hummingbird Yard Art Workshop
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us at the Elkhart Environmental Center for a brand new program this spring, our Hummingbird Yard Art Workshop! Attendees will learn all about our endearing migratory hummingbird species, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, during an informative presentation. Afterwards, guests will create a mosaic garden stepping stone , ...
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Board of Zoning Appeals
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join   Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2318 580 8583 Meeting password: BZA2025   Meeting Packet BZA-05.8.25-PACKET_Redacted       , ...
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Redevelopment Commission Pre-Agenda Meeting
9:00 am - 10:00 am
2025-5-9 Notice of Redevelopment Commission Pre-Agenda Meeting 2025-5-13 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Draft Agenda Redevelopment Pre-Agenda Meeting Friday, May 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code):  2305 817 09 , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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Police Merit Commission
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Public Meeting of the Police Merit Commission: Monday, May 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/jo , ...
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Board of Public Safety
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Public Meeting of the Board of Public Safety: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/jo , ...
Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
2025-5-13 Notice of Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting 2025-5-13 Aurora Capital Development Corporation Agenda 2025-5-13 Aurora Capital Development Corporation Packet   Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex , ...
Redevelopment Commission Meeting
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2025-5-13 Notice of Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Meeting 2025-5-13 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Agenda 2025-5-13 Redevelopment Commission Meeting Packet   Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Meeting Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join by , ...
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Lerner Theatre Governing Board
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Public Meeting of the Lerner Governing Board: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/j , ...
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Quilt Garden Planting
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Help plant the quilt garden at the Elkhart Environmental Center (EEC)! This year, we’re planting a bird pattern. We are picking up plants the morning of Thursday, May 15 and will be planting until the garden pattern is complete! Planting will start when the plants arrive at the EEC around 12 PM. Volunteers can , ...
Elkhart Historic & Cultural Preservation Commission Meeting-CANCELLED
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Elkhart Historic & Cultural Preservation Commission Meeting: Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. – CANCELLED DUE TO NO QUORUM  , ...
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Quilt Garden Planting (If Needed)
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Help plant the quilt garden at the Elkhart Environmental Center (EEC)! This year, we’re planting a bird pattern. We are picking up plants the morning of Thursday, May 15 and will be planting until the garden pattern is complete! Planting will start when the plants arrive at the EEC around 12 PM. Volunteers ca , ...
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Quilt Garden Planting (Rain Date)
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Help plant the quilt garden at the Elkhart Environmental Center (EEC)! This year, we’re planting a bird pattern. We are picking up plants the morning of Thursday, May 15 and will be planting until the garden pattern is complete! Planting will start when the plants arrive at the EEC around 12 PM. Volunteers ca , ...
Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association Meeting
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2025-5-19 EUEA Meeting Agenda Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association Board Meeting Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Annex Building Conference Room Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Meeting Number (access code): 2306 061 7068 Meeting Password: EUEA , ...
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Park & Recreation Board Meeting
5:00 pm
INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIEWING AND PUBLIC COMMENT This meeting of the Elkhart Park & Recreation Board will be held electronically via WebEx and Facebook Live. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. The public may view and attend the meeting by going to the following link: https://coei.webex.com The Event Number is 157 658 8 , ...
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Human Relations Commission – Executive Meeting (Closed to the Public)
9:00 am - 10:00 am
                      HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION EXECUTIVE MEETING AGENDA   Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 9:00 am   LOCATION:  201 South Second St., City Annex Conference Room   Call to Order New Business Commission Discussion Training – VAWA Training – Say This, Not That Adjournment     , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Workshop ~ Informational Session
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District at the EEC on Tuesday, May 27th for a Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Workshop! From 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, learn about how you can install and maintain both rain gardens and rain barrels in your own backyard to help conserve water. Registration is free, but space , ...
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Board of Aviation Commissioners Meeting
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Beginning Birder Series
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Want to start birding in 2025, but you don’t know where to start? Consider joining our brand new series designed for people who are just getting started with birding! Join EEC staff as we go through the introductions of birding, including: Binocular use and maintenance Identification of birds in our region Guide , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌿 Elkhart Farmers Market – 2025 Season 🌿 📅 Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – September 27🕘 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Location: Kardzhali Park, Downtown Elkhart Join us for another season of fresh finds, local flavors, and community fun at the Elkhart Farmers Market! 🥕🧀🍞 Stroll through the market and shop from a variety of vendors off , ...
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