Communities
Bristol
At a scenic bend of the St. Joseph River, Bristol offers visitors history, culture and ample outdoor recreation. The Elkhart County Historical Museum, housed in a nationally registered landmark, features 14 distinct display areas housing more than 20,000 artifacts from the area's rich cultural and economic history. The Bonneyville Celebration, held the second weekend of September, includes an authentic 18th-Century agricultural village, performers in period costumes, live entertainment, and arts and crafts vendors.
Bristol is blessed with tree-lined bluffs and quiet wooded dells, natural spots for beautiful parks. Congdon, Hermance and Cummins Parks, strung along the wide St. Joe, offer nature trails, picnic areas and
public access sites. Congdon Park hosts two popular community events: the Bristol Homecoming, the first weekend of July, and the Storytelling Festival, the first weekend after Labor Day. Bristol's small-town ambiance and flamboyant fall colors make events like late September's Bridge-to-Bridge Canoe/Kayak Race, held at Hermance Park, memorable for participants and spectators alike.
Call 574.848.7007 for a complete rundown of Bristol Parks festivals and events.
Since the 1830s, people have been drawn to Bristol's beautiful spot on the banks of the St. Joseph River. Come and see for yourself!
The Details
- Bristol is located 10 miles east of Elkhart on State Road 120.
- Bristol Town Parks & Activities – 574.848.7007
- Bonneyville Mill – 574.535.6458
- Elkhart County Historical Museum – 574.848.4322
Related Links
- Regional weather with Super Doppler 16 @ WNDU - Channel 16
- Bristol Hills Storytelling Festival
Things To Do
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Lodging
Upcoming Events
March Madness: A History of Sectional Basketball
Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum
304 W Vistula
Bristol, IN 46507
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Hours: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Admission: Free
8th Annual Authors and Artists Bazaar
Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum
304 W Vistula
Bristol, IN 46507
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Hours: 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Admission: Free
Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum
304 W Vistula
Bristol, IN 46507
Date: Thursday, April 08, 2010
Hours: 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Admission: Free
Location: Bristol Opera House, 210 East Vistula St. (SR 120, Bristol, IN 46507
Date: April 23, 24, 25, 30, May 1, 2, 2010
Hours: 8:00PM - 10:00PM
Admission: $15
Location: Bristol Opera House, 210 East Vistula St. (SR 120),Bristol, IN 46507
Date: June 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 2010
Hours: 8:00PM - 10:00PM
Admission: $15
Location: Bristol
Date: July 8, 9, 10, 2010
Admission: FREE
Bristol Hills Storytelling Festival
Location: Elkhart County Historical Museum, at 304 W. Vistula Street, Bristol, IN
Date: September 10, 11, 2010
Hours: 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Admission: TDB
Community Events
Location: Baldwin Schoolhouse / Bonneyville Mill County Park
Date: Friday, March 12, 2010
Hours: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Admission: $2 per person plus $5 per bin
Location: Briar Patch Shelter / Bonneyville Mill County Park
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Hours: 9:30AM - 11:00AM
Admission: $22 per box
