St. Joseph County 4-H Fair
Type: Agricultural fair
Location: St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, South Bend, IN
Month: June–July
Description: A county fair featuring livestock shows, carnival rides, food vendors, concerts, and community spirit.
Official Website: 4hfair.com
Michiana Renaissance Festival
Type: Renaissance festival
Location: St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, South Bend, IN
Month: August
Description: A festival bringing the Renaissance to life with jousting, music, artisans, and themed areas.
Official Website: michianarenfest.com
St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church festival
Type: Cultural festival (Polish and Latin heritage)
Location: St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church, South Bend, IN
Month: Summer
Description: A festival celebrating Polish and Latin heritage with food, music, and cultural activities.
Official Website: stcasimirparish.net
South Bend Anime-Fest
Type: Anime convention/festival
Location: Hilton Garden Inn South Bend, South Bend, IN
Month: April
Description: A festival celebrating anime, manga, cosplay, and Japanese culture with panels, workshops, and vendors.
Official Website: southbendanimefest.com
JA Wine and Beer Festival
Type: Wine and beer festival
Location: Four Winds Field, South Bend, IN
Month: June
Description: A festival featuring unlimited tastings of wine, beer, and spirits, with live music and games, supporting youth programs.
South Bend Firefighters Blues Festival
Type: Blues music festival
Location: Kamm Island Park, Mishawaka, IN
Month: July
Description: A festival featuring blues music, food, and fun, with proceeds supporting fire safety education for children.
Niles Family Fun Fair and Bluegrass / Americana Music Festival
Type: Family fun fair with bluegrass and Americana music
Location: Riverfront Park, Niles, MI
Month: June
Description: A festival featuring carnival rides, games, food vendors, kids’ zone, and live bluegrass and Americana music.
Berrien County Youth Fair
Type: County fair
Location: Berrien County Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs, MI
Month: August
Description: An annual fair featuring youth exhibits like baked goods, crafts, and livestock shows, with carnival rides and food.
Official Website: bcyf.us
Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival
Type: Arts and crafts festival
Location: Amish Acres, Nappanee, IN
Month: August
Description: A festival featuring over 350 artists and craftsmen, live music, food trucks, and various entertainment options.
Official Website: thebarnsatnappanee.com
Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival
Type: Wine festival
Location: Various locations, near South Haven, MI
Month: June
Description: An annual festival featuring wines from the Lake Michigan Shore region, with tastings, local cuisine, and live music.
Elkhart Jazz Festival
Type: Jazz music festival
Location: Downtown Elkhart, IN
Month: June
Description: A four-day festival featuring jazz music performances from various artists, with activities and events throughout downtown Elkhart.
Official Website: elkhartjazzfestival.com
Fusion Fest
Type: Cultural festival
Location: Howard Park, South Bend, IN
Month: September
Description: A festival celebrating diverse cultures with food, music, demonstrations, and artisans from around the world.
Official Website: sbfusionfest.com
South Bend Pride Festival
Type: LGBTQ+ pride festival
Location: Potawatomi Park, South Bend, IN
Month: June
Description: A festival celebrating LGBTQ+ pride with food, vendor fair, beer garden, and performances.
International Food Fest at IU South Bend
Type: Food festival
Location: IU South Bend, South Bend, IN
Month: Varies
Description: A festival celebrating diverse cuisines with performances, hosted by the International Student Organization.
Official Website: admissions.iusb.edu
Art Beat
Type: Art festival
Location: Downtown South Bend, IN
Month: August
Description: A large art festival featuring over 500 visual, performing, and culinary artists, with family-friendly activities.
Michiana Jewish Film Festival
Type: Film festival
Location: DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, South Bend, IN
Month: May
Description: A festival showcasing Jewish-themed films, offering a cinematic exploration of Jewish identity and culture.
Fridays by the Fountain concert series
Type: Music festival
Location: Jon R. Hunt Plaza, Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, IN
Month: Summer
Description: A series of free outdoor concerts featuring local and regional bands, with food vendors and community engagement.
Official Website: morriscenter.org