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!
America on Wheels at the RV / MH Hall of Fame & Museum
The RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum in Elkhart celebrates over a century of RV and manufactured housing history. Vintage trailers and early 20th-century motorhomes share space with modern RVs, interactive exhibits, and rare pieces like Charles Lindbergh’s trailer. It’s more than a museum—it’s an immersive journey into America’s road-traveling heritage.
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- 63 Minutes to Michigan City
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- 92 Minutes to South Shore
