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!
All Aboard the Hesston Ghost Train
October Weekends
All aboard for a spine-tingling adventure on the Hesston Ghost Train at the Hesston Steam Museum in LaPorte. This family-friendly Halloween event features a real steam train ride through haunted woods, where passengers encounter ghoulish creatures and search for the elusive Mad Lumberjack. Trains operate on weekends throughout October, offering a thrilling experience for all ages.
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- 16 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 46 Minutes to South Shore
- 55 Minutes to Elkhart County
