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!
Family Adventures at a Living History Farm
Buckley Homestead, a 575-acre living history farm in Lowell, preserves 19th-century farm life and traditions. Visitors can explore historic buildings, a pioneer schoolhouse, heritage farm animals, and gardens. Seasonal events include hayrides, harvest festivals, and educational programs, offering hands-on experiences that bring Indiana’s agricultural history vividly to life.
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- 41 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 55 Minutes to Michigan City
- 96 Minutes to Elkhart County
