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!
Get Lost in Fun at Knollbrook Farm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday until Nov 1
Knollbrook Farm in Goshen is a family-run destination blending fall fun with agricultural education. Its 12-acre corn maze weaves through over five miles of winding paths with trivia challenges. Kids love the pumpkin patch, petting corral, hayrides, pig races, and giant slides—all in a welcoming farm atmosphere.
For information on nearby lodging. Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.
- 86 Minutes to Michigan City
- 92 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 111 Minutes to South Shore
