Entertaining Your Group
From delightful productions in historic theatres to performances in majestic venues, there’s a host of options sure to keep groups entertained.
The curtain rises on first-rate stage productions and performances at the newly renovated Lerner Theatre. Restored to its original 1920’s grandeur, the theatre also boasts state of the art improvements. Exclusive tours of this magnificent theatre are offered to groups. Sauder Music Hall at Goshen College is also renowned for its great acoustics and great performances.
Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre delivers professional, lively musical theatre in a unique original round barn setting. The Blue Gate Theatre is known for its faith based entertainment. And the century-old Bristol Opera House is the venue of a talented local theatre group. Add to that line-up festivals and events celebrating themes such as jazz, quilts, history, food, and storytelling.
Here is just a sampling of our events that are perfect for your group!
> NEW FOR 2012 FALL FLOWER CARPET
Elkhart; September 19-29, 2012
It’s one-of-a-kind and not-to-be-missed! Thousands of pots of mums (the diva of fall color!) pack the first-ever autumn season flower carpet along the RiverWalk in Downtown Elkhart’s Arts & Entertainment District. This jewel-toned crescendo of color (6,500-square-feet!) - inspired by artistic elements in the nearby Lerner Theatre - ushers in the autumn season.
- Enjoy downtown shopping and dining
- Free admission, raised viewing platform (perfect for pictures!)
- Add-on a group-exclusive Lerner Theatre tour $5pp
AMISH ACRES ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Nappanee; August 2 - 5, 2012 & August 1 - 4, 2013
ABA TOP 100 EVENT FOR THREE YEARS! This nationally-recognized, award winning annual event is a shopper’s delight!
- 350 juried artists and crafters
- 4 entertainment stages included in admission
- Festival food booths
- Special up close bus parking and pick-up
- Prepaid lunch vouchers available for $8.50pp; discounted group admission of $5pp
DAS DUTCHMAN ESSENHAUS QUILT SHOW
Middlebury; August 10 - 11, 2012 & August 9 - 11, 2013
- Beautiful and unique quilts will be on display and “People’s Choice” awards will be presented
- FREE educational workshops for guests that want to learn or finesse a technique or method
- Bring your quilts! On-site appraisals available
MENNONITE RELIEF SALE & QUILT AUCTION
Goshen; September 21 - 22, 2012 & September 27 - 28, 2013
- View hundreds of quilts, antiques and miscellaneous items
- Dozens of tents filled with handcrafts and housewares
- Homemade pies, breads, cheeses, and sausage
- Free admission and plenty of bus parking
