Behind the Scenes Passport
Expiration: Sep 14th 2025
September 13th and 14th, Kosciusko County is the place to be! Exclusive, behind the scenes tours of museums, a winery, a theatre, and even a camel dairy will keep the most curious adventurers on the edge of their seat as they explore K-County through some of its most unique places! For one weekend only, 11 locations across the county are opening their doors to the public for exclusive, guided tours! Tour space is limited; pre-registration is recommended.*
Not only do you get an awesome tour, you can also win big! Check in at 3 locations throughout the weekend to be entered into a drawing for $150 of Kosciusko Cash! The drawing will take place on Monday, September 15th.
Whether you're a local or new to the area, this is an amazing opportunity to take a deeper dive into the community and learn something new! It's never a bad idea to be a tourist in your hometown!
*Available times are listed within the description of each location. To pre-register, please email info@koscvb.org or call 574-269-6090 by Wednesday, September 10th, with the locations and times you'd like to attend in order to secure your spot. Day-of attendance may be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the discretion of the tour provider.
Included Venues
See locations on an interactive map.
Tour: Saturday, 9/13/25 - 10am
Tour Duration: Approx. 1 hour
Tour capacity limited, please pre-register.*
Cost: $10
Who knew you could get up close and personal with a camel right here in Kosciusko County!
*To pre-register, please email info@koscvb.org or call 574-269-6090 by Wednesday, September 10th, with the locations and times you’d like to attend in order to secure your spot. Day-of attendance may be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the discretion of the tour provider. Tickets will still need to be purchased at the door even with confirmed pre-registration.
What's Included
- 10% Off One Bar Of Camel Milk Soap
Tour: Saturday, 9/13 - 10am
Tour Duration: Approx. 45 minutes
Tour capacity limited to 15 people, please pre-register to secure a spot*
Crafting woodenware has been a family skill handed down from father to son, since the start of Whetstone Woodenware in 1991. All of their materials are sourced within the USA and their main source of lumber is only 10 miles from their shop.
*To pre-register, please email info@koscvb.org or call 574-269-6090 by Wednesday, September 10th, with the locations and times you’d like to attend in order to secure your spot. Day-of attendance may be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the discretion of the tour provider.
Tours: Saturday 9/13 - 10am, 12pm, & 2pm
Tour Duration: Approx. 1 hour
Tour capacity limited to 12 people per time slot, please pre-register*
Wagon Wheel is providing you with an exclusive peek behind the curtain! See what makes this one of a kind theatre-in-the-round so special!
*To pre-register, please email info@koscvb.org or call 574-269-6090 by Wednesday, September 10th, with the locations and times you’d like to attend in order to secure your spot. Day-of attendance may be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the discretion of the tour provider.
Tours: Saturday, 9/13/25 - 10am, 11am, 12pm, & 1pm
Tour Duration: Approx. 30 minutes
Tour capacity limited, please pre-register.*
There is so much to explore at the Visitor Center! We’d love to tell you about our day-to-day work promoting K-county as a destination.
*To pre-register, please email info@koscvb.org or call 574-269-6090 by Wednesday, September 10th, with the locations and times you’d like to attend in order to secure your spot. Day-of attendance may be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the discretion of the tour provider.
Tours: Saturday, 9/13/25 - 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, & 12:30pm
Tour Duration: Approx. 30 minutes
Tour capacity limited to 10 people per time slot, please pre-register.*
Learn about Magical Meadows therapeutic horseback riding, tour their facility, and observe therapy sessions in action!
*To pre-register, please email info@koscvb.org or call 574-269-6090 by Wednesday, September 10th, with the locations and times you’d like to attend in order to secure your spot. Day-of attendance may be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the discretion of the tour provider.
Tours: Saturday, 9/13/25 - 11am & 12:30pm
Tour Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours
Tour capacity limited, please pre-register.*
Featured on the National Register of Historic Places, the Old County Jail currently acts as the headquarters and museum for the Kosciusko County Historical Society. Visit the Old Jail, learn about the rich history of Kosciusko County, and keep your eyes peeled for ghosts while you're there.
*To pre-register, please email info@koscvb.org or call 574-269-6090 by Wednesday, September 10th, with the locations and times you’d like to attend in order to secure your spot. Day-of attendance may be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the discretion of the tour provider.
Tours: Saturday, 9/13 - 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm
Tour Duration: Approx. 1 hour
Tour capacity limited, please pre-register.*
The Etna Green Museum features an extensive collection of Etna High School memorabilia as well as other significant items celebrating the town’s history.
*To pre-register, please email info@koscvb.org or call 574-269-6090 by Wednesday, September 10th, with the locations and times you’d like to attend in order to secure your spot. Day-of attendance may be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the discretion of the tour provider.
Tours: Saturday & Sunday, 9/13-9/14 - 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, & 4pm
Tour Duration: Approx. 1 hour
Tour capacity limited, please pre-register.*
The Bell Aircraft Museum features the significant aviation contributions made by Lawrence D. Bell. Also on display are pieces of Mentone history.
*To pre-register, please email info@koscvb.org or call 574-269-6090 by Wednesday, September 10th, with the locations and times you’d like to attend in order to secure your spot. Day-of attendance may be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the discretion of the tour provider.
Tours: Sunday, 9/14/25 - 11am, 12:30pm, & 2pm
Tour Duration: Approx. 1.5 Hours
Tour capacity limited, please pre-register.*
Have you ever wondered where your water comes from, how it stays clean, why that is so important, and who’s responsible for this huge task? Take a tour of the city Wastewater Treatment Facility to see the journey water takes before it comes out of the faucet and after it goes down the drain!
*To pre-register, please email info@koscvb.org or call 574-269-6090 by Wednesday, September 10th, with the locations and times you’d like to attend in order to secure your spot. Day-of attendance may be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the discretion of the tour provider.
Tours: Sunday, 8/14/25 - 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm
Tour Duration: Approx. 30 minutes
Tour capacity limited, please pre-register.*
Tippy Creek Winery is Kosciusko County’s first and only farm winery!
*To pre-register, please email info@koscvb.org or call 574-269-6090 by Wednesday, September 10th, with the locations and times you’d like to attend in order to secure your spot. Day-of attendance may be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the discretion of the tour provider.
Tours: Sunday, 9/14/25 - 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm
Tour Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Tour capacity limited, please pre-register.*
Featured on the National Register of Historic Places, the Pound Store Museum is the oldest commercial building in Kosciusko County.
*To pre-register, please email info@koscvb.org or call 574-269-6090 by Wednesday, September 10th, with the locations and times you’d like to attend in order to secure your spot. Day-of attendance may be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the discretion of the tour provider.