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Tonight, The Marine Mud Run 5K happens this Saturday at Marian High School, and Sam Alameda gives us an overview of what to expect. Then The folks at Round Barn Winery in Baroda, MI are hosting an event called Cocktails & Cars and we'll get the details. Also The Nappanee Apple Festival is Happening September 18th thru- Sunday. Finally, Andy Hughes will tell us what's happening In The Bend.
The Annual Marine Mud Run 5K happens this Saturday at Marian High School in Mishawaka, and 1st Sgt. Sam Alameda gives us an overview of what to expect. People begin gathering early Saturday around 7am and wraps up around noon. Later that evening, there's a special concert at the same location featuring country artist Jason Michael Carroll. All ages are welcome to attend either event but, there is a charge for the concert. Details at www.mclstjoevalley.org or www.eventbrite.org
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1st Sgt. Sam AlamedaCEO & PresidentMarine Mud Run
The folks at Round Barn Winery in Baroda, MI are hosting an event called Cocktails & Cars: A Foreign Sports Car Show this Saturday. Sports car enthusiast Stan Mason brings his Porsche into the Experience Michiana studio and talks about some of the cars you're likely to see if you go. For info: www.RoundBarnWinery.com
If you like apples, the 39th Annual Nappanee Apple Festival is for you. This family friendly event takes place Thursday, September 18th thru- Sunday, September 21st. Yes, once again Indiana's largest 7 foot baked apple pie will make around 800 slices of pie, and if you go early enough, you might get a slice! There are too many things to list, but activities include great entertainment on two stage, 130 craft vendors, 60 commercial vendors, carnival rides, apple baking and pie eating contests and much, much more. Lora Beachy gives us a few highlights and you can find out more at www.nappaneeapplefestival.org
The South Bend Tribune's Andy Hughes gives us a preview of entertaining events happening over the next several days around Michiana. For more info check out www.inthebend.com
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Andrew S. HughesArts & Entertainment EditorInTheBend.com