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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.
Showing 41 results for Elkhart County Fairgrounds.
| ID | 96867 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Quilt Gardens, Murals in season |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Impatiens; Volunteers unload flowers; Karin Frey carries flowers |
| Date | May 17, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Quilt Gardens, Murals, Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 96693 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Flowering fundraiser |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | People buying flowers; Volunteer at the beef barn |
| Date | Apr 27, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | 4-H Clubs, Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Awards |
| ID | 73562 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Back in the swing |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | 4-H'er competes in poultry showmanship; Denna Rigby and cow; Young 4-H'ers prepare their birds for the poultry showmanship; Poultry barn guests |
| Date | Jul 24, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 65785 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fair focus is young people on Wednesday |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Hunter Catron; Music station guests; Benjermin Rininger; Bodhi Goodsell, Youths racing; Fair guests |
| Date | July 25, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fair, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 65481 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Reptile reputation on the rise |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Kaidi Green; Rene Lopez; Reptile Expo vendors and visitors |
| Date | May 26, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Goshen Resident Identification Card (GRID), Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 65192 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Advocates fight for locally sourced food |
| Notes | Locally grown foods |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Phil Harris; Jon Zirkle; Food advocates |
| Date | March 4, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 62336 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Forest River hosts RVers at Fairgrounds |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Jim Turner and Greg Tinsman; Brenda Savitz; George and Shirley Smith; People at the RV rally |
| Date | August 9, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Forest River Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 53867 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Festival highlights 3-D printers |
| Notes | RepRap Festival held at Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Charles Steinkuehler |
| Date | March 16, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Computer Technology, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 53868 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 3-D print festival draws crowd to fairgrounds |
| Notes | RepRap Festival highlighting 3-D printers |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Phillip Briski |
| Date | March 16, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Computer Technology, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 53848 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | RepRap has 'nerdy stuff' |
| Notes | Open-source 3-D printing festival |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of d-D printer |
| Date | March 13, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Computer Technology, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 53228 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fair board's finance committee will explore improvements, budget |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | November 14, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 52346 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | A new tool for history hunters |
| Notes | ECGS has marriage records from 1831 to 1942 on microfilm |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Marvin Genshaw |
| Date | July 1, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Elkhart County Historical Museum, Marriages, Early Elkhart County |
| ID | 52275 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart County 4-H Fair begins raising money for improvements |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of 4-H shirt |
| Date | June 20, 2013 |
| Page | C1, C2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board, Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Fund Raising |
| ID | 50495 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | The fair has grown - by 253 acres, to be exact |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Jerema Burbrink |
| Date | July 17, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board |
| ID | 49681 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fair board considers future of new land |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 12, 2012 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Elkhart County 4-H Fair |
| ID | 49116 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Mennonite relief effort draws thousands in Goshen |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | September 25, 2011 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale, Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Mennonites |
| ID | 43272 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Digging up (family) trees |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of resources |
| Date | October 26, 2009 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Elkhart County Historical Museum |
| ID | 43028 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Tally it up: $355,000 in relief |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of event |
| Date | September 27, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 41998 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Before the first ribbon is given out, volunteers give the fair life |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of volunteers |
| Date | July 8, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Volunteer Work |
| ID | 11747 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Plan retreat finishes Friday |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 5, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 11742 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Official wish list |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | maps; photo of Goshen site |
| Date | February 4, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Elkhart County Jail, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Farm Bureau Credit Union (FBCU) |
| ID | 10512 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Genealogical Society moves, expands hours |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of ECGS staff |
| Date | October 16, 2004 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 10513 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Genealogical Society moves, expands hours |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of ECGS staff |
| Date | October 16, 2004 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Elkhart County Historical Museum |
| ID | 2281 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Heightened alertness for fairgrounds security |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 15, 2002 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 9831 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | More space coming to fairgrounds |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 12, 2000 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 18084 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New building should be ready before fair opens |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 12, 1994 |
| Page | B3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 18079 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Portable restrooms for fair |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 10, 1993 |
| Page | B8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 18068 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fair Board gets update on utilities |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Photos |
| Date | July 28, 1991 |
| Page | B5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 21242 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Residents seek Tomchik resignation. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Photo |
| Date | October 2, 1988 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 21241 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Health board gives Tomchik support. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Photo |
| Date | September 27, 1988 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 21240 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Health staff in dispute. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Photo |
| Date | September 21, 1988 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 21239 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cheif environmentalist quits chemical panel. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 22, 1987 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 18045 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County fair getting too big for the fairgrounds |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 12, 1986 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 18931 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Departments beginning described: Health director honored |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Illustration |
| Date | July 1, 1981 |
| Page | 19 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 21462 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | One spot remains on health board |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 19, 1980 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 21237 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Health building contract awarded after revision. (To occupy bldg. formerly owned by Dr. Page Spray, 320 W. High St.) |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 4, 1979 |
| Page | 21 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 37727 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | (Fairground ground breaking) |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of groundbreaking |
| Date | May 27, 1976 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 18929 |
|---|---|
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | July 20, 1965 |
| History # | 147b |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 18928 |
|---|---|
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | June 23, 1964 |
| History # | 147a |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 18926 |
|---|---|
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | March 25, 1964 |
| History # | 142 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds |
| ID | 18927 |
|---|---|
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | March 5, 1964 |
| History # | 147 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Fairgrounds |