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!
Autumn Adventures Await at Harvest Tyme Family Farm
Saturday and Sunday, Sept 20 – Oct 26, 2025
Celebrate the season at Harvest Tyme Family Farm’s Fall Festival in Lowell. Weekends from mid-September to late October, families enjoy corn mazes, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, gem mining, carnival rides, and fall treats. It’s a warm, festive escape, blending adventure, nostalgia, and autumn charm for all ages.
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- 41 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 55 Minutes to Michigan City
- 94 Minutes to Elkhart County
