Rhapsody returns to Island Park
ELKHART — The City of Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department has invited the community to celebrate 45 years of art, music and local flavor at the Rhapsody Arts & Music Festival on Friday and Saturday, June 13-14, at Island Park.
This free, family-friendly festival features live music all weekend, an artist market, food and drink vendors, a beer garden and a full schedule of fun for all ages.
New this year: the weekend kicks off with a ribbon-cutting for Island Park's new playground at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 13. Families are invited to join city officials and celebrate this exciting upgrade to one of Elkhart's most popular parks.
'Quality of place is at the heart of the vision for this city. By offering activities for all ages, we're ensuring that every family and resident can participate in the togetherness that makes our community strong,' Mayor Rod Roberson said.
Festival hours
Friday, June 13 – noon to 10 p.m.
Saturday, June 14 – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Live music
Friday, June 13:
5 p.m. – Clark the Juggler (family entertainment)
6 p.m. – The Midtown Madmen (throwback rock n' roll)
8 p.m. – HAIR (80s hair band tribute)
Saturday, June 14:
10 a.m. – Cambrae (jazz-pop singer/songwriter)
Noon. – Sugar Lime Blue (Americana fusion)
2 p.m. – F.O.G. (bluegrass)
4 p.m. – Hildaland (Appalachian-Scottish fusion)
6 p.m. – Betty B and the Ropewalkers (swing & jazz)
8 p.m. – Mr Z (classic rock)
Additional activities
Family Zone open Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Lundquist-Bicentennial Park, featuring art demonstrations by the Elkhart Art League, games, and performances by Clark the Juggler, Kevin the Magician, Potawatomi Zoo and Elkhart Martial Arts.
Artisan and Food Vendors – Over 80 regional vendors will be onsite with handmade goods and festival fare.
Beer Garden sponsored by Cam's Catering.
Electro-Fishing Demonstrations by City Aquatic Biologist Daragh Deegan on Saturday.
This event is made possible in part by the charitable contributions of Jayco and Borden Waste-Away Group. More details are available at ElkhartIndiana.org/Rhapsody.
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