A Taste of Indiana’s Cool North at Flavorful Festivals

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!

Experience the Bison Frontier at Broken Wagon Bison

 

 

Broken Wagon Bison, located in Hobart, offers an authentic experience with over 100 bison on a 160-acre ranch. Visitors can embark on guided hayrack tours, learning about bison history and ecology. The ranch also provides bison meat products and leather goods for purchase. Tours are available Saturdays from June through September.

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