The Buzz, July 20: College FB Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival

Published 11:23 am Thursday, July 19, 2012

College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival

9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21

College Football Hall of Fame, South Bend, Ind.

South Bend celebrates the newest class of Hall of Famers with a ribs cook-off and downtown block party from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Gridiron Plaza in downtown South Bend. The free event features tailgate activities like a cornhole competition and Kansas City BBQ Society-sanctioned cook-off. Live music includes The Bergamot, Don Savoie, King Pao and Stillshot. Fireworks at dusk. Museum open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Visit enshrinementfestival.org.

97.5 Y-Country Summer Jam and Family Fun Day

1 p.m./Chemical Bank Race for the YMCA at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, July 21

Shadowland Pavilion/Whitcomb Tower, St. Joseph, Mich.

Lee Brice is headlining the 97.5 Y-Country Summer Jam and Family Fun Day in St. Joseph. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. with the headlining act beginning at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 to $30. Day-of-show tickets more. Family Fun Zone featuring petting zoo, pony rides, giant slide, bungee run, trout fishing pond and more open from 1 to 5 p.m.; cost $5. The Chemical Bank Race for the YMCA begins at 8:45 a.m. at the Whitcomb Hotel on Ship Street. Visit summerjam.com for ticket information.

Near Northwest Neighborhood (NNN) Garden Walk 2012

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 21

NNN (corner of Portage and California), South Bend, Ind.

Thirteen outdoor spaces will be on display in one of South Bend’s oldest neighborhoods. Tickets $10 in advance at all Martin’s Super Markets or the NNN, 1007 Portage Ave.; $12 the day of the event. Maps at welcome tent; parking free. Visit nearnorthwest.org or call (574) 232-9182.

Sippin’ Sundays

1 to 4 p.m. Sundays through September

Free Run Cellars, Berrien Springs, Mich.

Enjoy a casual afternoon with wine and live music every Sunday from July through September at Free Run Cellars. Steve Foresman will perform July 22. Visit freeruncellars.com for a music schedule.

Kamm Island Fest

5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 25

Kamm Island, Mishawaka, Ind.

Experience the flavor of Mishawaka restaurants and live music by Allligator Blackbird. Bring blankets or chairs. Cornhole tournament and car show. Admission $5. Visit mishawakabusiness.org or call (574) 400-4009.