Here are just a few of the events and activities going on in the Michiana area this weekend.

Fall Mud Bog Saturday, proceeds to support Camp Millhouse and Center for Hospice Care

South Bend Sod Busters

South Bend Sod Busters will hold their Fall Mud Bog in New Carlisle on Saturday at 7 a.m., with part of the proceeds going towards Camp Millhouse and the Center for Hospice Care.

Organizers invites families to enjoy some morning mudding with trunk-or-treating for the kids during intermission.

Gates open at 7 a.m., with Mini-Mudders at 9 a.m., and the Mud Bog starting at 10 a.m.

Kids 12 and under are free and it's $10 per person the day of event.

There will also be a bike raffle and Power-Wheels raffle with a 50/50 drawing.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Camp Millhouse and Center for Hospice Care

You can learn more about the event online.

The event will take place at 51282 Sycamore Rd. in New Carlisle.

26th Annual Michiana Chili Cook-Off at Central Park to benefit Food Bank of Northern Indiana

ACF South Bend Chefs and Cooks Association

Mishawaka Parks and Recreation will host the 26th Annual Michiana Chili Cook-Off, presented by ACF South Bend Chefs and Cooks Association, on Sunday at Central Park in the Bandshell area from noon to 4 p.m., rain or shine.

Entry is $10 per adult, which includes all you can eat sample chili and one voting ticket, and $5 per child under 10, with proceeds benefiting the Food Bank of Northern Indiana.

Local restaurants and organizations will offer sample size portions of their “winning” chili and compete for the 2024 Michiana Chili Cook-Off Traveling Trophy.

Organizers say past entries in the cook-off have included squash, white, vegetarian, vegan, beef, pork, and chicken chilis with almost every kind of bean or no bean at all.

Sometimes the chilis are accompanied by cornbread, ciabatta bread, fresh chips, and a variety of toppings.

Sunday's confirmed participants include:

• Cultivate Food Rescue
• Masala Mama
• Weiss Gast Haus
• Ivy Tech
• Penn High School
• Levy
• Bistro 933
• Knights of Columbus

Community and popular votes will be announced at 3:30 p.m.

There will also be live music provided by The Michiana String Collective Band.

A caramel apple and hot apple cider booth will be present along with a Beer and Cider Tent hosted by Weiss Gast Haus.

You can find more information and updates on the ACF South Bend Chefs and Cooks Association Facebook event page.

South Bend Schools to host annual Parent and Family Expo

The South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC) will host its annual Parent and Family Expo on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Joe County Public Library.

This year’s event, themed “Year of Dads,” will highlight the important role fathers play in the success of their students and the greater South Bend Schools community.

The event will kick off with a networking breakfast from 9-10 a.m.

Throughout the Expo, information will be available for fathers interested in joining or starting their own All Pro Dads chapter.

The event is sponsored by South Bend Schools, Student Services, Bilingual Services, and MedWise, with support from community partners.

The Expo is free to attend, and all South Bend families are encouraged to participate.