That can mean only one thing: the Elkhart County 4-H Fair is back. WNDU’s fair preview describes the 2026 fair as Indiana’s biggest county fair. The 2026 Elkhart County 4-H Fair Parade is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Friday Is More Than an Opening DateWhen the Elkhart County 4-H Fair opens Friday, the headlines will naturally focus on the attractions. The Elkhart County 4-H Fair officially opens Friday.