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!
Gateway Cellar: Where Every Pour Feels Personal
Gateway Cellar Winery in Elkhart offers a warm, intimate tasting experience with handcrafted in-house wines—reds, whites, sweet, and dry. Visitors enjoy complimentary samplers, cozy seating indoors or outdoors, and lively events like live music. Praised for owner hospitality and high-quality pours, it’s Elkhart’s charming wine gem
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- 68 Minutes to Michigan City
- 76 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 95 Minutes to South Shore
