Elkhart’supcomingRhapsody Arts and Music Festivalmarks the start of the City’s busy summer festival season.

This year, patrons of the Rhapsody Arts and Music Festival can expect to see fewer commercial items and instead, more unique pieces of art. The event will be held at Island Park in downtown Elkhart and will feature artists, crafters, local musicians, delicious food, and entertainment for the whole family.

New this year is a Mobile Room Escape, which will be located at Bicentennial Park on Friday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Room Escape can accommodate up to 12 people at a time and will be $10 per person, per adventure! Tickets can be purchased at the information pavilion at Island Park. Patrons can also enjoy a new, Vintage Car Show, courtesy of Elkhart Vintage Auto Club, at Lundquist-Bicentennial Park on Sunday.