12 Big Events for 2023 in Indiana’s Cool North

There are some big events in Indiana's Cool North;  the ones you look forward to every year!  We made a list of our biggest events so you  can plan ahead.  Everything from the county fairs to the favorite festivals and those popular weekly markets are on our list! Make sure you don't miss your favorite --  or make a date to explore something new.

Rock ‘N’ Rail Music and Street Festival

Rock ‘N’ Rail Music and Street Festival 2
August 31 – September 3, 2023

Griffith celebrates it’s history every Labor Day weekend with the Rock ‘N’ Rail Music and Street Festival.   The weekend features live non-stop music along with family entertainment and a variety of food, arts and crafts.

Griffith shuts down the town’s main thoroughfare for the stage, a car and motorcycle show.

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  • 29 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
  • 42 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 84 Minutes to Elkhart County

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