Between school pickups, the never-ending to-do list, and making sure everyone else is okay — when’s the last time you had a fun night out that also meant something? This Friday is your answer.

Oaklawn’s Got Talent is back, and it’s happening Friday, May 15th at the iconic Lerner Theatre in Downtown Elkhart. It’s one of those nights where you’ll cheer, you might even tear up a little — and you’ll leave knowing your night out made a real difference for people right here in Michiana.

📅 Event Details

• When: Friday, May 15, 2026
• Where: Lerner Theatre — 410 S. Main St., Downtown Elkhart
• Tickets: $15 + fees — buy online, in person at the box office, or call 574-293-4469
• Community Voting: $5 per vote at GiveGrove.com — open NOW through intermission on May 15th

So What Is Oaklawn’s Got Talent?

Think of it as your favorite TV talent competition — except it’s live, it’s local, and every ticket and vote goes toward something that truly matters. Oaklawn’s Got Talent, presented by The Valinhos Foundation, is an annual fundraiser supporting local mental health and addiction treatment services. Local finalists compete on stage while the community votes for their favorite act.

This year, all proceeds benefit Oaklawn’s crisis services — making sure anyone in our community who needs help in their darkest moment can get it immediately, right here at home.

Meet the Finalists

• 🎸 Aaron Stutzman Family — A family band from Millersburg performing gospel and traditional country, with some featured yodeling!
• 🎭 Caleb Shaw — A seasoned musical theatre performer and vocalist who has appeared as a guest artist with full orchestras.
• 🎤 Janet Gunn — A South Bend native who started singing at age 5 and has built a successful performance career.
• 💃 Kiana Piercy — Started dancing at age 4 and trained for 14 years in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and more.
• 🎶 The Ripple Effect — A vocal project formed in 2014 dedicated to uniting the community and raising social awareness through music.

Your $5 Vote Goes a Long Way

You don’t even have to be at the show to vote! Head to GiveGrove.com/ogt2026/vote and cast your vote for $5 each — right from your phone, your lunch break, or the school pickup line. Voting is open now through intermission on May 15th.

Want to make a full night of it? Grab your tickets for just $15 at the Lerner Theatre. This is the girls’ night (or date night!) that feels good in every single way.

This One Hits Close to Home

We’ve all been touched by mental health challenges in some way — a friend, a family member, a coworker, or maybe even yourself. Oaklawn has been a cornerstone of mental health and addiction treatment right here in Michiana for decades. When you show up Friday night, you’re helping make sure the next person who calls for help in a crisis actually gets it. That’s a big deal. And it only costs $15 to be part of it.

👉 Cast your vote at GiveGrove now and grab your tickets at the Lerner Theatre before they’re gone!

We’ll see you there, Michiana. Keep it locked to Froggy 102.7 for all the best local events happening right here in Elkhart County!

For media inquiries about Oaklawn’s Got Talent, contact Alicia Sisk at Oaklawn. Event information sourced from oaklawn.org/ogt.