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!
Follow the Flavor Trail at the LaPorte County Fair
July 5-12, 2025
LaPorte County Fair offers a classic Midwestern fair food experience. Visitors can savor carnival favorites like corn dogs and elephant ears from the midway, along with hearty local stands serving barbecues, sandwiches, fried treats, sweet snacks, ice cream, roasted corn, and refreshing lemonade—ideal fair-style indulgence in a festive, flavorful setting.
For information on nearby lodging. Request a Visit Michigan City LaPorte Visitor Guide.
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- 28 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 47 Minutes to South Shore
- 69 Minutes to Elkhart County
