SYRACUSE — The 10th annual Fall Harvest Festival returned to Lakeside Park this morning for its fall fun alongside the last day of the Artisans and Farmers Market. Cooler temperatures and clear skies made for perfect fall weather, albeit chilly.

SYRACUSE — The 10th annual Fall Harvest Festival is back tomorrow, Oct. 13, at Lakeside Park for its fall fun alongside the last day of the Artisans and Farmers Market. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be a plethora of fun activities for children and adults alike.

Despite Mother Nature’s furious objections, the 2018 Syracuse Artisans and Farmers Market celebrated its inaugural weekend Saturday, May 12, at Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill in downtown Syracuse. Pelting rains, lightning and temperatures in the 40s failed to scuttle the optimistic venture, which saw 11 intrepid vendors pop their canopies, open shop and ride …read more.

ELKHART — The Gateway Mile in downtown Elkhart is noted for its galleries and museums. Now, it’s being recognized for its art served on plates. Artisan by Kurt Janowsky has received the coveted four-diamond rating by AAA. The fine dining restaurant at 505 S. Main St. is joining the exclusive list in its first year of operation, …read more.

The Indiana Department of Agriculture has launched a new initiative to promote Indiana-made products to state residents. The program is called “Indiana Grown.” Its goal is to help Hoosiers identify, find and purchase products that are grown, produced and processed in Indiana. Led by Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and a 12 member commission, the program will …read more.

Vendors and customers alike enjoyed a crystal clear Fourth of July morning at the Syracuse Artisans and Farmers Market at Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill on S.R 13. The market, which is sponsored by the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department, got the luck of the draw this year. It meets every Saturday from 9 …read more.

There will be no excuse to be bored with tons of Fourth of July activities occurring in Syracuse in the days leading up to the holiday, in addition to in the days following it. Expect of variety of activities, good eats and, of course, fireworks! Here is a compilation of activities: Wednesday, July 1 Syracuse …read more.

As a new growing season begins, there will be a new look to the Kosciusko County Farmer’s Market. With improvements and expansion in mind, the KCFM is inviting new members for the 2015 market to be a larger, more varied selection of produce and hand crafted products. This year, we are again inviting residents from …read more.

By BRITTANY DENNEY Denney Farms The North Manchester Farmer’s Market is soon open for business. Vendors and customers will gather at the Riverbridge Electric parking lot at the intersection of Main Street and Wayne Street. The market starts Saturday, May 2, and continues Saturdays through Saturday, Oct. 31. The Wednesday market begins Wednesday, May 27. …read more.

The recipes were tweaked to perfection. The judges and people have tasted. And the winners of the Third Annual Farmer’s Market Chili Cook-Off are in. Paula Bowman, chili cook-off organizer, presenting the judge’s choice trophy to Jeff and Cindy Stier. There were only a handful of chili chefs, but each brought their own flare and …read more.

The Third Annual Farmers Market Chili Cook-Off will be held downtown Warsaw on Saturday, Oct. 11, in the City Hall Plaza. All Kosciusko County chili chefs are invited to participate in the competition. The cook-off will be held during the farmers market from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You should arrive by 10:30 a.m. to …read more.

The North Manchester Farmers Market is proud to announce that we now accept EBT cards (SNAP). Shoppers can stop at the vendor with the EBT sign to swipe their card and be given tokens to use at any participating vendors stand. Tokens will be in $1 and 25 cent increments. Items available at the farmers market for EBT purchase are …read more.

A Red Cross blood drive is being held this Saturday, Aug. 16, during the Farmers Market in downtown Warsaw. From 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., blood donors or all types can donate for the cause. The Red Cross says there is a nationwide urgent appeal for blood donors this summer, as summer months always carry …read more.

The North Manchester Farmers’ Market Wednesday market begins this Wednesday, June 18 and will be open each Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Business vendors and customers will gather at the Riverbridge Electric parking lot at the intersection of Main and Wayne streets. This Wednesday we will have Strawberries, along with other fresh produce, frozen meat, …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] this week with the what, when, where and cost of the event. Warsaw Kosciusko County Farmers Market – The market will be held from 8 a.m. …read more.

The 6th season of the Artisans & Farmers Market kicks off on Saturday, May 10. The market will once again take place at Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill (located along SR 13) every Saturday until Oct. 11. The market is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is designed as …read more.

A Classic Arts Program and chicken barbecue is being held at the Saturday, May 10, Farmers Market. During the second Farmers Market of the season, the Lakeland Youth Chorale will perform throughout the morning. Tickets for the chicken barbecue are now available from any community choir and youth chorale member and at the Latte Lounge …read more.

Hot, dry weather that has returned to Indiana is beginning to take its toll on the state’s corn and soybean crops, which Purdue Extension specialists said needed rain within days to keep them from deteriorating further. “A month ago I was very optimistic about the size of this corn crop, but now I’m less so,” …read more.

The 2013 Pierceton Market kicks off the summer season on Friday with vendors selling produce, crafts, antiques and other flea market goods. The market is open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday, May 31 to Oct. 25, and is sponsored by the Pierceton Chamber of Commerce and the park board. For questions, or …read more.

A 75-year-old Indiana grain farmer will observe as the U.S. Supreme Court today weighs arguments over his right to plant and use seeds that he purchased legally. Vernon Hugh Bowman, who grows soybeans, has carried his fight against $12 billion agribusiness giant Monsanto Company to the highest court in the land as he seeks to …read more.

The Farmers and Artisans Market will conclude Oct. 13 during the Syracuse Fall Harvest Festival. Hours will be as normal, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill Park, Syracuse. In conjunction with the Fall Harvest Festival, 35 vendors, including a few local organizations, will be present at the market. …read more.