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!
A Hidden Gem on the Kankakee - Dunn's Bridge
Dunn’s Bridge County Park in Kouts, Indiana, is a serene riverside escape featuring a historic 180-foot through-arch bridge spanning the Kankakee River. Local lore suggests that the arches of this bridge came from the first Ferris wheel at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Whatever the origin, it is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The park offers the only designated public access to the river in Porter County, ideal for fishing and paddling.
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- 57 Minutes to South Shore
- 52 Minutes to Michigan City
- 87 Minutes to Elkhart County
