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!
Halloween Fun on the Fair Oaks Farm Trail
October 25, 2025
The Halloween Trail at Fair Oaks Farms in Fair Oaks Farms offers a delightful, non-scary experience for young children on Saturday, October 25, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM CST. Dressed-up team members hand out treats along a festive trail. Included with orchard admission, the event also grants access to the game zone at the Orchard Family Pub and U-Pick apple orchard. Participants receive a Halloween Trail map upon entry, and visiting all stations earns them a coupon redeemable at Fair Oaks Farms.
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