Elkhart County Fair Saturday recap
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While the rain is over, the cooling temperatures are not
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Public forum hosted by John Glenn High School students
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Kickoff preview with ABC57’s Allison Hayes
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Completion of Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center one step closer
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Niles High School students network with local professionals
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Political group asks Indiana Democrats to vote in Republican...
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New Buffalo Area Schools to build workforce housing
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City seeks feedback for final Potawatomi Park plan
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Center for the Homeless hosting Dancing With Our Stars
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More wet weather arriving later tonight, but sunnier skies after
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Public input on the proposal to restart the Palisades Nuclear...
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Dari Fair opened Wednesday for 2024 season, temperatures cool...
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. – The Elkhart County 4-H Fair is in full swing. Morning to night, the 9-day week is filled with entertainment for everyone.
This morning , the strong man competition had more than 50 contestants competing.
One contestant – competed today at the age of 69. “I’m here doing the strong man competition,” Joseph Dishman explained to ABC57.
The 5 event competition featured – the Hercules hold and farmers walk.
“I do it because the grace of god and uh I wanna try to stay in the best shape I can for as long as I can,” Dishman, the 69-year-old said.
Of course, fair week means food.
4-H Camera Club member Owen Sutton’s favorite food at the fair is deep fried Oreos.
But— today fair week even meant unexpected sights.
Whether it was for a comedy show, a ninja show, or saddle jumping, fair goers gathered to watch. Even a simple sound check for Daughtry had people filling the gradstands.
Daughtry is set to take the stage at 8 p-m Saturday. ABC57 is proud to be a sponsor of Saturday’s concert and several others in the series.
Tuesday there will be a sunset service from Pulse FM, and a concert by Newsong.
Casting Crowns is on Monday.
Tuesday is LANCO with special guest Walker Hayes.
Rachel Platten rounds out the concerts on Sunday.
The fair's general manager says the shows will go on rain or shine; they will only cancel them if there's lightening.