Firefighters from around the country will soon answer the call in Elkhart but it's not for a fire, it's the National Firefighter Combat Challenge. It's just one of many new or updated events hosted by the city in the coming weeks and months.

Mayor Tim Neese joined us Tuesday on 16 Morning News with a look at what’s happening in the City with a Heart this summer.

The combat challenge will be held June 16-17, and they describe it as a two-day family-friendly event promoting health, wellness and competition. It is the first time the event has been held in our area.

“We’re anticipating about 75 firefighters… and possibly about 5,000 spectators that will be downtown during this competition,” Mayor Neese said. “This is going to be a site where individual winners as well as team winners will go on then to the nationals.”

The former “Rhapsody in Green” has a new name and some new features. It will be called the “Rhapsody Art and Music Festival” and will be held on June 9-11. They plan to have fewer craft items and more unique artwork.

Here’s a look at some other events coming soon to Elkhart:

USA Softball Elite Tournament: June 22-24

Jazz Festival (30 year anniversary): June 23-25 – featuring Ben Folds

Bike Night: July 8

The return of the Go Kart Races: August 11-13 (big announcement coming soon, according to the city)

ASA Fast Pitch Men’s Open East National Championships: August 25-27