Milford Council Commits To Waubee Lake Bike Trail
Milford Town Council voiced its continued support of a bike trail connecting the town with Waubee Lake Park at a meeting held Nov. 8.
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‘Land That I Love’ in The Round Barn Theatre Opens June 26
Land That I Love is a fun-filled adventure, telling the story of Indiana.
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Amish Acres Re-Opening Delayed Due To COVID-19
NAPPANEE — After much thought and consideration, and due to the recent actions taken concerning the spread of COVID-19 and the government’s recommendations regarding social distancing, the new owners of The Barns at Nappanee, Home of Amish Acres are announcing the delay of opening this upcoming Easter weekend … Read More
Amish Acres Unveils New Name, First Production On Easter Weekend
NAPPANEE — On Feb. 5, the Amish Acres property in Nappanee was auctioned off in 16 lots. Former Congressman Marlin Stutzman, Jason Bontrager and John Kruse became the new owners of seven of the lots, including the Round Barn Theatre and restaurant. These new owners held a press conference Wednesday, March 4, to announce exciting updates coming to the property.
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Amish Acres Tracts Sell For More Than $4 Million
NAPPANEE — After more than two hours of bidding, the Amish Acres property in Nappanee sold for more than $4 million on Wednesday, Feb. 5. And while plans remain unsettled, the sale of tracts from the old Amish Acres property – a major tourist attraction in northern Indiana … Read More
Amish Acres Auction Set For Tonight
NAPPANEE — The auction for Amish Acres, a longtime tourist attraction in Nappanee, will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5. After 50 years in operation, Amish Acres closed after its Dec. 31, 2019, New Year’s Eve Cabaret. The Pletcher family, who owns the business, is retiring. … Read More
Here’s A Dozen Stories That Made An Impact In 2019
Below is a list of stories from 2019 that stood out as important in Kosciusko County 1. Judge rules against Kosciusko County Fair Board in race track dispute A two-year court battle is still being appealed as the fair board claims racing revenues are vital IMPACT: Motorized … Read More
12 Amish Acres Parcels Set For Auction On Feb. 5
NAPPANEE — Amish Acres, a longtime tourist attraction in Nappanee, is set to be auctioned at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. After 50 years in operation, Amish Acres, 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee, will be closing this year after its Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Cabaret. The … Read More
BREAKING: Amish Acres To Close At End Of Year
NAPPANEE — After 50 years in operation, Amish Acres — one of the biggest tourist attractions in northern Indiana — is set to close at the end of 2019. According to Nappanee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jeff Kitson, the locally-owned business is set to close after its … Read More
‘Life Could Be A Dream’ Delights Audiences
NAPPANEE — “Life Could Be A Dream’ is the opening musical for the 2019 season at the Round Barn Theatre in Nappanee. The production features five actors making their debut at Amish Acres this year. This fast paced, high energy musical takes place in 1960 in the Varneys’ … Read More
Amish Acres Receives Half Century Business Award From Governor Holcomb
INDIANAPOLIS — Amish Acres received a Half Century Business award from Governor Eric Holcomb during an event at the Indiana Statehouse. Holcomb honored 65 Indiana companies and organizations during the event, presenting each with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award in recognition of each company’s longevity … Read More
‘Happy Days’ Are Here Again
NAPPANEE — Step into the Round Barn Theater at Amish Acres in Nappanee and you will turn back the clock to the 1970s when “Happy Days” was “the program” to watch. “Happy Days – A New Musical” is currently on stage. The audience is returned to the popular … Read More
‘Copacabana’ Delights Audiences
NAPPANEE — The curtain opens. The lights come up. The stage is empty except for a piano and drums in one corner and Stephen (Paul Rigano, the Round Barn Theatre’s musical director) seated at the piano trying to put a song together. It just doesn’t jell. Enter his … Read More
‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ Opens Round Barn Season
NAPPANEE — There are four very talented actors on stage at Amish Acre’s Round Barn Theatre. Rory Dunn, Joesy Miller, Lauren Morgan and Ryan Schisler join to present “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” Also on stage are Paul Rigano at the piano and Amber Burgess with her violin, furnishing music for the numerous songs in this whimsical production.
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Searching For 200 Scarecrows
NAPPANEE — Amish Acres in Nappanee will be hosting a Scarecrow Contest and Reunion Sept. 16 – Oct. 30. It takes 200 scarecrows to return to the farm for their annual reunion to stand guard along the lane as the hay wagon hauls kids to the pumpkin patch during Fall Harvest Days at Amish Acres.
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Arts, Crafts Festival ‘Crazy For Art’
NAPPANEE — The 54th annual Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival will take place 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, through Saturday, Aug. 6, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, on the grounds of Amish Acres, an 80-acre, historic, Amish farm listed in the National Register of … Read More