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!
Fall Festivities in Door Village
September 6-7, 2025
The Door Village Harvest Festival celebrates autumn with family-friendly fun, seasonal foods, and local crafts. Enjoy hayrides, live music, and games amid a charming small-town setting. The weekend includes classic car show, horse and wagon rides, cemetery tours, a petting zoo, and tractor pulls. With colorful fall decorations and community spirit, this festival offers a warm, festive way to welcome the harvest season in Door Village.
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- 28 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 48 Minutes to South Shore
- 55 Minutes to Elkhart County
