A Taste of Indiana’s Cool North at Flavorful Festivals
Posted on June 13, 2025 by Dina Miller
Indiana’s Cool North serves up flavor all summer long at its mouthwatering food festivals. County fairs in Elkhart, Porter and LaPorte counties deliver deep-fried favorites and local treats. Savor the smoky links at Whiting’s Kielbasa Fest or sweet apple delights in Nappanee. The Kouts Pork Fest celebrates all things pork with small-town charm. And Farmed and Forged in LaPorte County blends farm-fresh ingredients with culinary creativity. From heritage eats to chef-crafted fare, food lovers will be full and happy with these 16 festivals to explore!
2025 Quilt Gardens: A Blooming Heritage Trail Experience
May 30 – September 15, 2025
The 2025 Quilt Gardens Along the Heritage Trail is a vibrant celebration of art, history, and nature. Featuring meticulously designed, large-scale floral quilt patterns, this annual event in northern Indiana blends gardening and quilting traditions. Visitors can explore colorful displays across multiple scenic locations in 7 communities, experiencing creativity and heritage in full bloom.
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- 66 Minutes to Michigan City
- 71 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 62 Minutes to South Shore
