ELKHART, Ind. -- The community is invited to Island Park in Downtown Elkhart to celebrate 45 years of music and art at the Rhapsody Arts and Music Festival on June 13 and 14. 

The family-friendly festival is free and will feature live music all weekend long. The festival will also include an artist market, food and drink vendors, a beer garden and fun activities for all ages. 

A ribbon cutting for a new playground will be the kickoff event for the festival at 4 p.m. on June 13.

“Quality of place is at the heart of the vision for this city. By offering activities for all ages, we’re ensuring that every family and resident can participate in the togetherness that makes our community strong,” said Mayor Rod Roberson, City of Elkhart.

The festival will run from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 13 and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on June 14. The festival will include live music from multiple bands. 

Additional Activities:

• Family Zone open Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Lundquist-Bicentennial Park, featuring art demonstrations by the Elkhart Art League, games, and performances by Clark the Juggler, Kevin the Magician, Potawatomi Zoo, Elkhart Martial Arts, and more.
• Artisan & Food Vendors – Over 80 regional vendors will be onsite with handmade goods and festival fare.
• Beer Garden sponsored by Cam’s Catering.
• Electro-Fishing Demonstrations by City Aquatic Biologist Daragh Deegan on Saturday.

This event is made possible in part by the charitable contributions of Jayco and Borden Waste-Away Group.

Full festival details are available on the City of Elkhart website.