This week in our area…

Friday, May 8, 2026

The Dutch Cross Classic
When: All Day
Where: Topeka Livestock Auction, 601 E Lake St, Topeka, IN 46571
https://visitshipshewana.org/event/the-dutch-cross-classic/

Happy Birthday, Social!
When: All Day
Where: 904 Park Ave, Winona Lake, IN 46590
https://visitkosciuskocounty.org/events/?yodelEventId=69f1f50b9fc6470bab6d42ae&yodelOrgLastName=Social+Ice+Cream+and+Sandwich+Shop&yodelEventName=Happy-Birthday–Social-

Gallery Talk- Preserving Your Family History: Caring for Family Heirlooms
When: 11am – 2pm
Where: Ruthmere Museum Campus, 302 E Beardsley Ave, Elkhart, IN 46514
https://visitshipshewana.org/event/gallery-talk-preserving-your-family-history-caring-for-family-heirlooms/

Weekly Horse Auction
When: 11:30am – 6pm
Where: Shipshewana Auction Barn, 345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
https://visitshipshewana.org/event/weekly-horse-auction/2026-05-08/

YA Writing Club
When: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Where: Syracuse Public Library, 115 E Main St, Syracuse, IN 46567

Chess Club
When: 4pm – 5pm
Where: Syracuse Public Library, 115 E Main St, Syracuse, IN 46567

North American Morgan Sale
When: 4pm – 6pm
Where: Michiana Event Center (MEC), 455 E Farver St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
https://visitshipshewana.org/event/north-american-morgan-sale/2026-05-08/

Sip N Shop
When: 5pm – 7pm
Where: 523 S Buffalo St, Warsaw, IN 46580
https://visitkosciuskocounty.org/events/?yodelEventId=69d596d048d854865b7f27ec&yodelOrgLastName=Main+Street+Warsaw&yodelEventName=Sip-N-Shop

America’s 250th – Our Nation’s Celebration
When: 8pm – 10pm
Where: Blue Gate Music Hall, 175 N Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
https://visitshipshewana.org/event/americas-250th-our-nations-celebration-2/2026-05-08/

Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons: The Last Encores
When: 8:30pm – 10pm
Where: Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 760 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
https://visitshipshewana.org/event/frankie-valli-the-four-seasons-the-last-encores/

Music Bingo at Fireside
When: 9pm – 11pm
Where: Fireside Craft Burgers & Brews, 101 S Detroit St, LaGrange, IN 46761
https://visitshipshewana.org/event/music-bingo-at-fireside/2026-05-08/