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NAPPANEE - Get ready for three days of summer fun as Experience Nappanee returns to Downtown Nappanee Thursday, July 9 through Saturday, July 11.
Experience Nappanee invites residents and visitors to enjoy a community celebration filled with live music, great food, local shopping, artisan vendors, family activities and special events throughout downtown. From citywide garage sales and downtown shopping to food, entertainment and unique local experiences, the even, according to a provided news release.
This year’s celebration will feature the Experience Nappanee Concert Series, with live performances in the Depot Lot each day of the event. John Gaut will kick off the festivities on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., followed by Quentin Flagg on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. On Saturday, award-winning country entertainer Shawn Richards will headline the celebration with a live performance from 12 to 3 p.m.
In addition to live music, visitors can enjoy citywide garage sales throughout the three-day event. Friday evening will feature artisan vendors, kids’ activities, the Food Truck War and the Human Slot Machine. Saturday’s activities will include a car show, sidewalk sales, a scavenger hunt and the Old-Timer Baseball Game at West Side Park, featuring the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce & the City of Nappanee taking on the Elkhart County Railroaders.
Experience Nappanee is designed to celebrate the community, support local businesses and bring people together for a memorable summer experience in the heart of downtown, the release states.
“We are excited to bring the community together for three days of activities, shopping, food and live entertainment in downtown Nappanee. Experience Nappanee is a great opportunity for families, friends and visitors to explore our community, support local businesses and enjoy everything that makes Nappanee such a special place,” said Cami Mechling, executive director.
Additional event details, vendor opportunities and car show registration information are available on the Visit Nappanee website. Visitors are encouraged to keep checking the Visit Nappanee website and social media pages for updates and announcements leading up to the event.
