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!
Taste the Tradition: Festival Eats at the Porter County Fair
July 17-26, 2025
Porter County Fair offers over 80 concession stands serving beloved festival and fair food—corn dogs, funnel cakes, elephant ears, and lemonade shake-ups—plus hearty eats like Italian beef, brisket, deep-fried cheeses, shish kebabs, gourmet apples, bubble tea, walleye sandwiches, and Amish pies. Fairgoers enjoy endless, crave-worthy, classic flavors all week long.
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